Vol. 8Azeroth’s New Frontier

Patrick helped defeat Deathwing and N'Zoth, restored allies and lands, and began preparing an Astral Gate to another world. The volume ended with the gate’s construction underway and Medivh asking about the war-torn New World.

  • Anachronos told Patrick that Nozdormu had disappeared, and Patrick used Aman'Thul's time runes to find and restore him.
  • Patrick assembled forces at Wyrmrest Temple and endorsed Dranosh's plan to capture it before Deathwing and Chromatus could be stopped.
  • Patrick and the coalition pursued Deathwing to the Maelstrom, where the Dragon Soul, the Aspects, and the elemental lords destroyed him.
  • Patrick and Medivh transferred Outland into Azeroth, and Patrick assigned roles as the Covenant established its new operations.
  • Patrick led the coalition through the Vale's gate, where Vara trapped him in a pillar of Sha energy while the others escaped.
  • The Horde, Alliance, and Black Dragonflight prepared to rescue Patrick as the Goddess channeled Arcane and life energy into him.
  • Patrick overcame N'Zoth's corruption, broke free of the seal, and helped the Coalition Forces destroy the amalgamated Sha.
  • Patrick and Kael'thas began restoring Zul'Mashar for the Astral Gate as Medivh warned of the portal's dangers and asked about the New World.
Chapters 731–832 Read from Ch. 731

Arc 29The Hour of Twilight

Patrick uncovered the Halls of Origination, subdued Al'Akir, and developed a spell that could restore the dead, successfully reviving several undead. As Deathwing and Chromatus threatened Azeroth, the Alliance, Horde, Covenant, and dragonflights assembled at Wyrmrest Temple for battle.

  • Anachronos told Patrick that Nozdormu had disappeared, and Patrick used Aman'Thul's time runes to find and restore him.
  • Patrick led his forces into Uldum, opened the Halls of Origination, defeated Al'Akir, and cleansed Skywall of Old God corruption.
  • Patrick experimented with time and life magic, revived a desert scorpion, and restored Memphis-Shadow to life before suspending further resurrections to face Deathwing.
  • Deathwing attacked Quelrins City, then flew toward Wyrmrest Temple after Patrick shielded the city and evacuated its residents.
  • Deathwing revived Chromatus at Wyrmrest Temple, and Chromatus began feeding on captives while the Twilight's Hammer prepared for the dragons' return.
  • Kael'thas, Medivh, Dranosh, Patrick, and other leaders assembled Alliance, Horde, Covenant, and dragonflight forces near Wyrmrest Temple.
  • Patrick and the veterans discussed the Dragon Soul and Neltharion's corruption, then Patrick endorsed Dranosh's plan to capture Wyrmrest Temple.
Chapters 731–75525 summaries Read

Arc 30Deathwing and Outland

Patrick helped the coalition defeat Deathwing and restore the Dragon Aspects’ power, then brought Outland into Azeroth and assigned territories and responsibilities. The arc ended with the Covenant organizing its new lands and alliances while N'Zoth awaited the mortals’ arrival.

  • Patrick coordinated the coalition’s assault on Wyrmrest Temple while confronting Deathwing and the Twilight forces.
  • Thrall joined the Dragon Aspects in a ritual that empowered their essences, while Patrick entered the realm of demigods and wounded Deathwing.
  • Patrick and the coalition pursued Deathwing to the Maelstrom, where the Dragon Soul, the Aspects, and the elemental lords destroyed him.
  • Patrick restored the Dragon Aspects’ power and proposed summoning Outland into Azeroth to repair the world’s damage.
  • Patrick and Medivh used the Dark Portal and ley lines to transfer Outland, while Thrall, Therazane, and their followers stabilized the reshaped land.
  • Kael'thas, Illidan, Vashj, Danath, and Kurdran led Covenant forces toward the Black Temple, while N'Zoth told Vara that events in Pandaria were proceeding as planned.
  • Patrick arranged roles for Onyxia, the tuskarr, the Syndicate, Northrend troops, and Sylvanas's Avengers as the Covenant established its new operations.
Chapters 756–78125 summaries Read

Arc 31The Vale's Trap

Patrick helped restore the High Elves and establish Kael'thas's reign, then led a coalition into Pandaria to confront the Old Gods. N'Zoth trapped Patrick in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, prompting the Horde, Alliance, and Black Dragonflight to prepare rescue efforts as the Goddess bolstered him against corruption.

  • Alonsus Faol took the Helm of Domination and controlled the Scourge, while Patrick returned to Silvermoon to oversee the kingdom's affairs.
  • Patrick approved reforms to Quel'Thalas, suspended Darlis Dawnstrike for factional manipulation, and restored the remaining undead, including Sylvanas.
  • Kael'thas married Luminas Sunstrider during his coronation as king, and the coalition learned that Old God forces had invaded Pandaria.
  • Patrick discovered N'Zoth's influence in Anduin and joined Varian, Medivh, and the coalition forces in traveling to Pandaria.
  • Patrick led the coalition through the Vale's gate after Emperor Shaohao warned that the Faceless Ones had recovered the Heart of Y'Shaarj.
  • Vara revealed N'Zoth's plan to make Patrick command a vast Faceless Ones army, then trapped him in a pillar of Sha energy as the coalition escaped.
  • The Horde and Alliance prepared rescue forces, while Onyxia committed the Black Dragonflight to the operation despite Wrathion's doubts.
  • As N'Zoth's power weakened Patrick's Arcane Shield, Patrick asked the Goddess for help, and she channeled Arcane and life energy into him.
Chapters 782–80725 summaries Read

Arc 32The Astral Gate Expedition

Patrick overcame N'Zoth's corruption, helped defeat the Sha in the Vale, and then arranged new alliances and confronted Jaina over her past choices. He began preparing an Astral Gate to another world, leaving its construction underway as Medivh learned of the dangers awaiting them there.

  • Patrick resisted N'Zoth and the seven Sha, received Titan power from Norgannon and Aman'Thul, and broke free of the seal holding him.
  • Patrick trapped the Sha and Faceless Ones, then worked with the Coalition Forces to destroy the amalgamated Sha and its remaining N'Zoth energy.
  • Patrick shattered the Helm of Domination at Ner'zhul's request, and Ner'zhul was freed from Kil'jaeden's control before dispersing peacefully.
  • Patrick restored Midsummer Meadow as far as he could and began arranging cooperation between the Pandaren, Gilneas, and the Arcane Pact.
  • Patrick confronted Jaina in Kul Tiras over her choices involving Daelin, Arthas, and Lordaeron, then returned to Silvermoon and appointed Onyxia as an advisor.
  • Patrick announced plans to build an Astral Gate to another world, explained the expedition's risks and benefits, and declared that participation would be optional.
  • Patrick and Kael'thas began restoring Zul'Mashar for the Astral Gate, while Thorim, Mimiron, and Hodir arrived to build its garrison and surrounding zones.
  • Medivh warned Patrick about opening the portal, accepted his explanation that Azeroth needed an escape route, and asked about the war-torn New World.
Chapters 808–83225 summaries Read
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