Exposing High Overlord Varok Saurfang

With the help of the Blue Dragonflight, the Ashen Verdict had been able to pass through Sindragosa's Tomb without fighting and establish a new stronghold, the Argent Tournament Grounds, beside the cliffs on Northrend's eastern coast.

Highlord Tirion Fordring had established the Argent Tournament Grounds to select the strongest champions of the Alliance and Horde, while the Ashen Verdict remained neutral, to face Arthas, the Lich King.

The Alliance's Valiance Expedition, the Horde's Warsong Offensive, and the Blackrock Expeditionary Force had all received invitations to temporarily set aside their hostilities and take part in the Argent Tournament.

Thus, the leaders of both the Alliance and Horde had come here together, and Rend was naturally among them.

The moment he entered the massive tent belonging to the Horde, Rend heard an impassioned argument within.

"High Overlord Varok, you hid this from me and appointed Dranosh as commander of the Kor'kron Vanguard without authorization! You nearly got him killed! Do you still have any respect for me as Warchief?" Garrosh's roar was the most prominent as he angrily accused High Overlord Varok Saurfang.

Faced with Garrosh's questioning, High Overlord Varok Saurfang showed no weakness as he retorted, "The Warchief's appointment of you as High Warlord of the Warsong Offensive was his greatest mistake. You are unworthy, Garrosh. All I see in you is stupidity."

"You—" Garrosh was cut off by Rend's arrival.

Since the Blackrock Expeditionary Force was responsible for the Storm Peaks, Rend had arrived last. Yet the instant he entered, he drew the attention of several Orc leaders within the great tent.

Warchief Thrall sat in the seat of honor, rubbing his temples with a troubled expression. When Dranosh Saurfang saw Rend arrive, it was as though he had seen a savior. His eyes pleaded for Rend to put a