Ch. 621Under Currents
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Forsaken, led by Sylvanas, establish a functioning society in the Undercity, with the Forgotten Shadow church spreading their unique ideology.
- Zul'jin arrives, respects Sylvanas' work, and builds upon her foundation by creating the Shadow Council and dividing the Forsaken into administrative districts.
- Zul'jin secretly searches for a Dreadlord hidden among Sylvanas' confidants, ultimately discovering Varimathras disguised as Ladakin.
- Sylvanas returns to find the Undercity organized by Zul'jin, and though upset, she cannot oppose him due to Thrall's promises and the discovery of the Dreadlord.
Character Developments
- Sylvanas: Consolidates power, establishes a unique culture for the Forsaken, and becomes their sole legitimate leader. She is furious upon returning to find Zul'jin's changes but is unable to oppose him.
- Zul'jin: Shows respect for Sylvanas' work, organizes the Undercity, and discovers the hidden Dreadlord. He works to strengthen the Forsaken's ties to the Horde and their sense of belonging.
- Varimathras: Disguised as Ladakin, serves as a Dreadlord among Sylvanas' confidants, but is eventually discovered and interrogated by Zul'jin.
Significant Themes
- Power and Control: Sylvanas' struggle to maintain control over the Forsaken and her territory in the face of Zul'jin's interference.
- Identity and Belonging: The Forsaken's search for identity and belonging within the Horde, as well as their unique ideology and culture.
- Trust and Betrayal: The presence of a hidden Dreadlord among Sylvanas' confidants highlights the theme of trust and betrayal within her inner circle.
Character Interactions
- Sylvanas and Zul'jin: Their interactions show Sylvanas' frustration with Zul'jin's changes and her inability to oppose him, while Zul'jin respects Sylvanas' work but acts independently to strengthen the Forsaken.
- Zul'jin and Varimathras: Zul'jin's discovery and interrogation of Varimathras reveal the Dreadlord's deception and the power dynamics between them.
- Sylvanas and Thrall: Thrall's promises to Sylvanas regarding the Forsaken's reproduction and his understanding of their unique situation influence Sylvanas' actions and limit her opposition to Zul'jin.