Chapter Summaries

Snyder gave Azshara a necklace that purified the Old Gods’ curse and restored her to her former appearance. As Azshara secretly rejoiced at her new chance to pursue him, Jarod prepared an expedition to establish an outpost in the Eastern Kingdoms.

• Snyder told Maiev that he had visited Vashj and given Azshara a necklace with the power to counter the Old Gods’ curse, and Maiev responded by pulling him into bed.
• Jarod selected recruits, commissioned warships, and planned a landing route and exploration mission for an outpost in the Eastern Kingdoms.
• Vashj told Azshara that Snyder had learned what had happened to them and had sent her a gift, prompting Azshara to blast Vashj in anger before healing her.
• Azshara opened Snyder’s gift, named Aikatelle’s Devotion, and put on the necklace.
• The necklace purified Azshara’s curse and restored her former appearance, and she told Vashj to keep the transformation secret.

Jarod led an elven expedition across the Great Sea and established an outpost in the Eastern Kingdoms, where he arranged a meeting with the Vrykul. Meanwhile, Dath'Remar’s continued use of magic strained relations with Tyrande’s Night Elves, who chose to negotiate rather than risk another split.

• Maiev saw Jarod off and revealed she had chosen Naisha as his prospective wife, while Snyder blessed the expedition’s ship with elemental magic.
• Dath'Remar worried that his followers’ need for Arcane Magic and knowledge left them without a future, while Tyrande decided to send a representative to negotiate with them.
• Jarod’s expedition crossed the Great Sea and reached the Eastern Kingdoms, where the elves established an outpost and scouts discovered the Vrykul.
• Jarod arranged a meeting with the Vrykul leaders and visited their village with his guards, where both peoples showed interest in each other.
• A Vrykul representative announced Jarod’s arrival to the chieftain.

Jarod learned from Apophis how Keeper Tyr died fighting Zakajz and Kith'ix, then used a blessed map to reveal shadow energy gathering at Tyr's Fall. He warned Apophis that the shadow energy was weakening Tyr's protection, leaving the tomb's danger close to breaking through.

• Jarod introduced himself to Apophis and explained that his mission was to investigate and destroy the evil energy at Tyr's Fall.
• Apophis recounted how Loken betrayed the Keepers and how Keeper Tyr sacrificed himself to kill Zakajz while Kith'ix escaped wounded.
• Jarod questioned why the Vrykul had become flesh and blood, and Apophis realized that Yogg-Saron's curse might be transforming them.
• Jarod showed Apophis the map, which revealed shadow energy gathering at Tyr's Fall and golden energy opposing it.
• Jarod identified the forces as Zakajz's energy and Tyr's protection, and warned that the golden protection was fading.

Jarod and Apophis formed an alliance to kill the Old Gods' minion in Tyr's Tomb, persuading the Vrykul to join the dangerous mission. The alliance reached the underwater tomb, where the Shamans opened a path through the lake.

• Apophis decided to enter Tyr's Tomb with Jarod and kill the minion, despite the Vrykul's traditions.
• Apophis rallied his followers by arguing that they must protect their descendants, and volunteered to lead an elite squad while the old chief agreed to keep the tribe running.
• Jarod ordered the elves to gather their best weapons and warriors, then brought them to the Vrykul village.
• The elves and Vrykul shared a feast before the mission, while Jarod and Apophis privately acknowledged that they might not survive.
• Jarod and Apophis led the alliance to Tyr's Tomb, and the Shamans summoned Water Elementals to open a path through the lake.

Jarod and Apophis led an allied elven force into Tyr’s Tomb, where they fought the Faceless Ones occupying it. After defeating a Faceless One spellcaster, they confronted a powerful high-ranking Faceless One and continued attacking it.

• Jarod ordered the spellcasters to detect the tomb’s energy and organized the Vrykul and elves into a formation before entering.
• Jarod and Apophis opened the tomb doors and led the allied force against the Faceless Ones inside.
• The force pushed the Faceless Ones back, rescued a wounded Vrykul Warrior, and Jarod killed an enemy spellcaster.
• A giant high-ranking Faceless One arrived, and Jarod ordered the Shamans to use Tremor Totems while he and Apophis drew its attention.
• The high-ranking Faceless One knocked Jarod and Apophis back with its spiked club, but they landed and attacked it again.

Apophis and Jarod led the allied forces to defeat the Faceless Ones in Tyr's Tomb, though an unseen golden presence secretly saved Jarod. After resting and sending the wounded back to the surface, the forces gathered at the main burial chamber's door for the final battle.

• Jarod held off the high-ranking Faceless One while Apophis helped the soldiers defeat the lesser enemies.
• Apophis used Bladestorm to cut through the Faceless Ones, and the allied forces pushed them back with the casters' help.
• The high-ranking Faceless One overpowered Jarod, but Apophis blocked the killing blow and the casters froze the enemy, allowing Jarod to kill him.
• The allied forces gathered their dead, rested, and learned they had three dead and five wounded; Jarod sent the wounded back to the surface.
• Jarod searched for the voice that had helped him, unaware that a golden apparition watched him.
• The allied forces gathered at the main burial chamber's door, ready for the final battle.

Jarod and the allied forces entered the burial chamber and attacked Zakajz as shadow energy revived him. After Zakajz absorbed the Faceless Ones’ corpses and returned to full strength, the battle continued, ending with Jarod breaking through a weakened spot in his shell.

• Jarod led the allies into the burial chamber, where they found Zakajz’s corpse and the silver fist, then ordered the casters to attack.
• Zakajz woke and fired Shadow Bolts before absorbing the Faceless Ones’ corpses to heal and strengthen himself.
• Jarod ordered the casters to burn the corpses, but Zakajz shielded himself, attacked them, and absorbed enough remains to recover fully.
• Jarod directed the casters and warriors to attack Zakajz, but their spells and blows barely damaged his shell as he charged through the allied ranks.
• Zakajz summoned tentacles against Apophis and the Vrykul, and Jarod joined the fight and broke through a marked spot in Zakajz’s shell.

Jarod and the allied army fought Zakajz in the burial chamber, but Zakajz shattered Jarod’s weapon and knocked him unconscious. In Jarod’s mindscape, Tyr appeared and told him he was close to death, and Jarod said he still needed to kill Zakajz.

• Zakajz attacked the allied soldiers with shadow energy, draining the life from those struck, and Jarod fought him while Apophis’s spellcasters brought him down.
• Apophis led the troops toward the chamber exit as Jarod retrieved a silver fist, but Zakajz fired a beam at Jarod and forced him to defend himself.
• Jarod used a blink spell to evade the beam, then fought Zakajz until his weapon shattered and Zakajz knocked him unconscious.
• Apophis and the returning allied troops attacked Zakajz to protect Jarod and buy time for him to wake.
• Jarod regained consciousness in his mindscape, where Tyr appeared and told him he was close to death.
• Jarod told Tyr that he still wanted to kill Zakajz.

Jarod received Tyr’s remaining power and awakened just as Zakajz defeated the allied army and moved to kill Apophis. Armed with a new weapon forged from Tyr’s Silver Hand and the broken blade, Jarod prepared to face Zakajz as Tyr’s phantom joined him.

• Tyr approved of Jarod’s determination and poured his remaining power into him.
• Zakajz blasted through the allied army’s defenses, leaving its warriors defeated and Apophis too injured to fight.
• Jarod awakened, blocked Zakajz’s attack, and rescued Apophis.
• Jarod summoned Tyr’s Silver Hand, which joined with his broken blade to form a new weapon.
• Zakajz attacked Jarod and Tyr’s phantom, but the new weapon blocked his shadow energy and empowered Jarod with Tyr’s power and experience.

Jarod and the allied forces defeated Zakajz, escaped the collapsing tomb, and celebrated with the Vrykul. Apophis asked to learn magic or elemental powers, and Jarod sent a report to King Snyder to ask whether they should be taught.

• Jarod used Tyr's weapon to kill Zakajz and purify his corpse, while Tyr thanked Apophis's people and faded away.
• The allied forces escaped the collapsing tomb, and the Shamans flooded it with Water Elementals after everyone got outside.
• Jarod and Apophis celebrated with the elves and Vrykul, and Apophis said his people wanted to remain in their homeland.
• Apophis asked Jarod to teach the Vrykul magic or elemental powers, and Jarod agreed to consult King Snyder first.
• Jarod sent a messenger to report what had happened and ask King Snyder whether the Vrykul should be taught magic or the elements.

King Snyder and Maiev received Jarod’s account of his recent dangers and discussed how to help the Apophis people gain power. After Snyder agreed to teach them, Jarod told Apophis that his people could begin preparing candidates, though the training would have requirements.

• Snyder and Maiev worried about Jarod’s month-long silence until his messenger arrived with a letter describing his recent adventures.
• Maiev scolded Jarod for facing danger alone, while Snyder noted that Tyr’s weapon had merged with Jarod’s and become a divine artifact.
• Snyder and Maiev decided to offer the Apophis people simple magic or elemental training and let Jarod decide how to proceed.
• Snyder replied to Jarod and added Maiev’s request that he return soon for a blind date.
• After reading Snyder’s reply, Jarod summoned Apophis and told him the kingdom would teach his people, but that candidates would need to meet requirements.

Apophis arranged for Jarod to teach the clan’s children magic in exchange for a map of the area, while Jarod’s group would help establish farms and pastures. After Apophis returned to the village and told the elders, the old chief challenged his decision before agreeing to trust Jarod and ordering the children gathered for testing.

• Jarod agreed to teach children aged six to ten minor spells and test their potential, while Apophis offered daily supplies in exchange.
• Jarod proposed helping establish farms and pastures in return for a map of the area, and Apophis accepted.
• Apophis returned to the village and told the elders that Jarod could teach them magic.
• The old chief berated and pinned Apophis down for agreeing to provide supplies without consulting the clan.
• After Apophis explained Jarod’s offer to help with food production, the old chief declared his trust in Jarod.
• Apophis ordered the clan to gather eligible children so he could take them to be tested.

Apophis brought the tribe’s children to the Eternal Elves’ outpost to test their aptitude for magic, where Jarod arranged food, baths, and new clothes for them. After Jarod reassured the sleepy children, the aptitude ceremony began.

• Apophis gathered the children and led them under guard to the Eternal Elves’ outpost.
• Jarod prepared the outpost with an awakening platform and arranged food for the arriving children.
• Jarod welcomed the children, and the elves served them an unfamiliar meal while Jarod and Apophis discussed their training.
• Jarod told Apophis the elves would teach the children until they could manage on their own, provided Apophis passed a test.
• After eating, bathing, and changing, the children gathered at the testing array, where Jarod calmed them after Apophis’s stern outburst.
• The mage aptitude ceremony began.

Apophis and the children completed their mage aptitude tests, and every child awakened as a mage. After Jarod gave them food to take home, Apophis led the group safely back to their village.

• The Eternal Elf "big sister" guided the children through the awakening array, and the first little girl awakened Arcane magic.
• Jarod explained the three mage schools, and the tests revealed three Arcane mages, seven fire mages, and ten frost mages, with the smallest Vrykul showing the strongest fire talent.
• Apophis declined Jarod's offer to escort them but accepted packed food in magic backpacks for the journey.
• Jarod ordered his adjutant to record the day's events and send a report to His Majesty Snyder.
• Apophis cut down a wild beast with his new weapon, then led the group home by the firelight of the village.

After ten years of cooperation, Apophis’s tribe had grown prosperous and its apprentices qualified as mages, while Jarod and the Eternal Elf mages prepared to return home. Apophis hurried to bid Jarod farewell with gifts, as Jarod looked forward to a reunion with the woman he admired.

• Apophis and the old chief discussed how the growing mage class might affect the clan and agreed to prepare gifts for their allies.
• Apophis led hunts while the old chief escorted the apprentices, and Snyder sent Druids, Shamans, and hunters to help build farms and pastures.
• Over ten years, the tribe secured its food supply and developed its village into a walled city.
• The Eternal Elf mage graduated the Vrykul apprentices, gave them books and advice, and prepared to leave for home with his companions.
• Jarod learned the ships were nearly ready, planned to say goodbye to Apophis, and thought about the woman he hoped to meet.
• After hearing that Jarod was leaving, the apprentices told Apophis, who gathered his followers and brought the gifts they had prepared.

Jarod and Apophis said farewell after ten years together, and Jarod’s fleet departed for the Helidos Continent. Along the way, the fleet rescued a Night Elf named Aisali, who welcomed the chance to reach Jarod’s homeland and secretly said she could finally see someone again.

• Apophis visited Jarod with gifts from his clan, and Jarod gave him a magic stone so they could communicate.
• Jarod and Apophis said goodbye, and Apophis ordered the outpost sealed after Jarod’s fleet sailed away.
• Jarod’s fleet found an injured female Night Elf on a reef and brought her aboard for treatment.
• As the fleet neared the Helidos Continent, Jarod spoke with the recovered Night Elf, Aisali, and invited her to stay in their homeland before helping her return home.
• After Jarod left, Aisali stroked her necklace and said she could finally see someone again.

After ten years away, Jarod returned to Dankfort with his fleet and reunited with Snyder and Maiev. Maiev revealed that Naisha was at Nethergarde Keep and encouraged Jarod to go find her, so he hurried off.

• Snyder and Maiev welcomed Jarod and his fleet to Dankfort and granted the crew a month of leave.
• Jarod’s adjutant led the crew into the city, while Aisali observed the peaceful, prosperous Eternal Elf settlement.
• Jarod told Snyder and Maiev about his time among Apophis’s people and praised their generous values.
• Maiev said Naisha was covering for her at Nethergarde Keep and suggested Jarod go to her.
• Jarod hurried away to find Naisha, and Snyder and Maiev teased each other about his feelings.

Jarod reunited with Naisha at the Watchers' fortress after injuring a sentry who mistook him for a threat. At the evening banquet, Snyder recognized the necklace worn by the Night Elf who approached him and demanded to know why she was there.

• Jarod entered the Watchers' territory, fought off a sentry's ambush, and injured her before explaining that he was Naisha's younger brother.
• Naisha arrived, confirmed Jarod's identity, arranged treatment and a reward for the sentry, then raced Jarod away to catch up.
• At the banquet, Aisali's beauty drew the guests' attention, while Maiev had been recalled to take charge of the Watchers.
• Snyder attended the banquet and noticed the necklace worn by the Night Elf who asked to drink with him.
• Snyder recognized the necklace and asked the Night Elf what she was doing there.

Azshara met Snyder privately and tried to rekindle their relationship, but he insisted he had a partner and explained why he had given up most of the Kaldorei Empire’s legacy. Maiev caught them together and recognized Azshara, leaving her arrival exposed.

• Azshara revealed her true appearance and thanked Snyder for the necklace that restored her beauty.
• Azshara approached Snyder, but he stepped away and told her he had a partner; she said his inscription on the necklace had made her believe he still loved her.
• Azshara explained that Vashj was helping her act independently of N'Zoth, and Snyder defended his decision to avoid further war and let the people choose where to live.
• Azshara refused to say when she would leave, and Snyder warned her to hide her face from people who still opposed her.
• Maiev returned to find Snyder and Azshara together, then froze when she recognized Azshara.

Snyder stopped Azshara and Maiev from fighting at his victory banquet, then privately worried about managing their rivalry. As Jarod and Naisha traveled together, Naisha recalled their first meeting on a battlefield, where Jarod fought an Infernal and held off demonic reinforcements before an elf arrived with a rain of arrows.

• Azshara and Maiev confronted each other at Snyder’s banquet, but Snyder separated them with a wall of water and sent them to their rooms.
• Snyder dropped his angry act and worried about how to manage his relationship with both women.
• Jarod and Naisha rode together on a Moonblade Panther, and Jarod told Naisha he had come because he wanted to see her.
• During a battle, Jarod used frost magic to sever an Infernal’s leg and urged nearby soldiers to finish it off.
• Jarod ordered a messenger to summon the other units when demonic reinforcements arrived, then fought to hold them back.
• An elf appeared and sent a rain of arrows into the demons as Jarod prepared to make a last stand.