"Is this Uldum?" Guardian Med'an looked at the magical gate in the southern Tanaris Desert, which had collapsed because of the Cataclysm. He had gained knowledge of all parts of Azeroth from Algalon the Observer, but even the Uldum in Algalon the Observer's memories was from before the world-shattering upheaval.
Beside Guardian Med'an, Bronze Dragon Prince Anachronos said with certainty, "Yes, Guardian. The Caverns of Time of our Bronze Dragonflight are in Tanaris, so we know a little about Uldum, though we rarely crossed the gate protected by a magical barrier."
"The Tol'vir are Uldum's guardians. They are loyal to Highkeeper Ra, though they too were affected by the Curse of Flesh. Fortunately, General Husam, personally appointed by Highkeeper Ra, has continued to fulfill his duty."
To explain why the once-prosperous Uldum had become what it was now, Bronze Dragon Prince Anachronos cast time magic and displayed scenes from tens of thousands of years ago.
In essence, Lei Shen came to Uldum after seizing Highkeeper Ra's power. He wanted to take control of the Forge of Origination and incorporate the Tol'vir Empire into his Mogu Empire, but General Husam refused him.
Enraged, Lei Shen joined forces with his ally, the Zandalari Empire, and launched an attack on Uldum.
The entire battle went like this: Lei Shen had the upper hand, Lei Shen charged in, Lei Shen's power of the celestials hit them head-on, the Tol'vir activated the Forge of Origination, and Lei Shen was finished.
Although the Tol'vir defeated Lei Shen, the immense power of the Forge of Origination turned Uldum into a wasteland. Even Silithus and Tanaris were affected.
Now, under the influence of the Curse of Flesh, the Tol'vir had split into three tribes: Ramkahen, Orsis, and Neferset. Their tribal names were taken from their three settlements.
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