Changes: Timeline (World of Warcraft The Roleplaying Game)

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This page quotes the timeline included in World of Warcraft The Roleplaying Game, 2005.^[1]

Timeline

Presented here is an overview of the major events in Azeroth's distant and recent history.

-147,000

The mighty Titans arrive on Azeroth and create two races to reshape the world. The dwarves maintain the land; the sea giants patrol the waters.

-65,000

The Titans place the Well of Eternity, the source of all magic on Azeroth, in the center of world's single continent, Kalimdor.

-14,000

The powerful well of Eternity leaks magic into the community of Kaldorei living nearby, evolving them enough to create the first great civilization. As the kaldorei investigate the Well, they release more magic into the world.

-13,500

The Kaldorei begin to harness the power of the Well and practice arcane magic. They build an advanced civilization, creating powerful artifacts and even reshaping the land. Some Kaldorei sense that magic abuse is a significant problem and cease practicing. They remain the Kaldorei, while those who revel in the arcane arts dub themselves the Highborne.

-10,250

The Kaldorei's warnings were true: Corruption comes to the Highborne in the form of the Burning Legion — a society of magic consuming demons from another dimension. The demons cannot enter Azeroth physically without assistance; so Sargeras, the lord of the Burning Legion, begins subtly to manipulate the wizards. He promises more power if the Highborne will open a portal. They do so, deep in the Well of Eternity, giving Sargeras free entry into Azeroth.

-10,000

The Burning Legion invades Azeroth, determined to drain the Well and destroy the night elf civilization.

-9,999

Malfurion and Illidan Stormrage, and the priestess Tyrande Whisperwind, lead the battle against the demons, destroying the Well of Eternity in the process. With the portal gone, the Burning Legion is banished from Azeroth; but the magical shockwave splits Kalimdor into several continents, creating a dangerous Maelstrom in the center of the sea.

-9,998

Illidan Stormrage, loathe to lose the arcane magic of the Well, creates a new Well of Eternity using water form the first Well. His enraged brother locks Illidan away in an underground prison.

Three dragons — Alexstrasza, Ysera and Nozdormu — plant Nordrassil, the World Tree, over the new Well, hiding it.

-9,900

The surviving Kaldorei, now known as night elves, abandon the use of arcane magic. They seclude themselves near Mount Hyjal and the World Tree and begin practicing a safer form of divine nature magic. In the following years, they exile the arcane-addicted Highborne and enshroud Kalimdor in mist.

-4,000

After years of a nomadic lifestyle, the Highborne, now called high elves, establish their new home on Lordaeron. They call it Quel'Thalas, creating their own source of magical energy, the Sunwell.

-2,800

Human tribes form the first human nation, Arathor. The high elves enter into an alliance with Arathor, teaching humans arcane magic.

-2,700

Human and high elf wizards form a secret order called the Guardians of Tirisfal.

-2,500

The Ironforge dwarves awaken in the underground, Titan-created city of Uldaman. Unaware of their heritage, they call their new civilization Khaz Modan.

-1,050

Aegwynn, Guardian of Tirisfal, defeats a small group of demons with the help of dragons. During the battle, the demon Sargeras infects her body and lies in wait. Unaware of her corruption, she buries Sargeras' physical body under the Great Sea.

-100

Sargeras' second-in-command, Kil'jaeden, begins to meddle with the orcs on the world of Draenor. He corrupts the shaman Ner'zhul and begins to twist the peaceful orc race into a violent and savage one.

-46

Ner'zhul's eyes open to the damage done to his race, and he cuts contact with Kil'jaeden. The demon begins working on Ner'zhuls most powerful apprentice, Gul'dan. Gul'dan soon creates the Shadow Council, designed to give demonic spirits the bodies of orcs to create a mighty army.

-45

Aegwyn decides to bear a child and make it the new Guardian of Tirisfal. Sargeras' hibernating spirit quietly infects the unborn son.

-41

Under Gul'dan's tutelage, the orcs learn demonic magic, becoming warlocks and necromancers.

-40

The orc clans unite as the Horde, a bloodthirsty and corrupted group. Shamanism is outlawed.

-30

Aegwynn's son Medivh falls into a coma on his 14th birthday. Sargeras' spirit begins to corrupt the boy.

-19

After conquering all races of Draenor and befouling the land with their dark magic, the Horde falls into anarchy and civil war.

-5

Medivh is now a grown man and fully owned by Sargeras. The demon sends Gul'dan visions, showing him images of ripe-for-the-conquering Azeroth. Medivh begins to forge the Dark Portal between Draenor and Azeroth. It is tiny, but it grows.

0

Orc scouts enter the Portal and begin exploring for a settlement area. They construct a small outpost in the uninhabited marshlands known as the Black Morass.

1

The First War begins as Gul'dan forces Medivh's Portal wide enough for the Horde to pour through and begin its invasion. The initial battles prove the orcs unprepared for the strength of humans, and they are defeated repeatedly with few survivors. Gul'dan's magic shields the orc encampment from prying eyes so the Horde can regroup.

2

Gul'dan forces a new Warchief to power: Blackhand the Destroyer. This cruel leader encourages the orcs to regroup for a new assault. The warlock receives another vision, tempting him with the location of the Tomb of Sargeras.

3

Lord Anduin Lothar discovers Medivh's betrayal. He slays Medivh, also destroying the spirit of Sargeras. Medivh's spirit escapes and lives however.

4

Blackhand the Destroyer is assassinated by Orgrim Doomhammer, who takes the mantle of Warchief of the Horde. He leads the Horde to sack Stormwind Keep. During the battle, Doomhammer's loyal spies capture one of Gul'dans assassins, Garona. They extract information from her concerning the Shadow Council. Gul'dan's warlocks are killed but he is granted mercy.

The humans concede the loss of Stormwind Keep and flee north to Lordaeron.

The First War ends.

Gul'dan raises Stormwind's fallen soldiers and names them death knights.

5

The humans, dwarves, and high elves form the Alliance, vowing to defeat the orcs. Sir Uther Lightbringer founds an order of holy warriors known as the Knights of the Silver Hand.

The Horde brings more forces through the Dark Portal to replenish their army.

6

The Second War begins as the Horde takes its new army — complete with their new allies, the jungle trolls — north. They push into Lordaeron, destroying much of Quel'Thalas. The Alliance rallies and pushes the Horde back to Stormwind Keep.

Gul'dan, while trying to aid the Horde, is still obsessed with his own ambitions. He continues his search for Sargeras' tomb, entering a pact with demons loyal to the fallen Titan. He raises the Tomb from the ocean, freeing a swarm of demons trapped inside that kill him. They do considerable damage to the Horde forces as well, weakening them.

The Alliance pushes the disorganized Horde all the way back to the Dark Portal. Beloved Lord Anduin Lothar falls during the final battle, but the Dark Portal is shattered. Many of the orcs who remain in Azeroth are incarcerated in prison camps by the Alliance.

The Second War ends.

7

Ner'zhul accidentally tears Draenor apart in a catastrophic explosion by opening too many portals to other dimensions. The world's floating shards known as Outland, now part of the Twisting Nether.

Kil'jaeden captures Ner'zhul and transforms him into the Lich King, encasing him in the ice of Northrend.

10

Ner'zhul, still powerful, corrupts the Archmage Kel'Thuzad and directs him to begin spreading a plague of undeath across Lordaeron. The wizard forms the Cult of the Damned to aid him.

16

Thrall escapes from Blackmoore and searches for other orcs to teach him of his heritage. He hears of the Warsong clan - the only free orc clan remaining - and its ferocious leader, Grom Hellscream.

23

After joining with Orgrim Doomhammer and Hellscream, Thrall frees the captive orcs and reforms the Horde.

24

Doomhammer is slain in battle and Thrall becomes Warchief of the Horde. He reintroduces his people to the abandoned shamanistic culture of their ancestors.

25

The Cult of the Damned infects Lordaeron with the Lich King's plague. The Knights of the Silver Hand try to cure the disease, but fail. Prince Arthas of Lordaeron tracks the source of the plague to the Lich King in Northrend. He loses his soul to the cursed blade Frostmourne, becoming the Lich King's servant as a death knight. Arthas returns to Lordaeron, assassinates King Terenas, and takes charge of the Scourge.

The Third War begins.

Kel'Thuzad, now a lich himself, summons forth the Burning Legion. Archimonde and his host of demons arrive in Dalaran. Fleeing the demons and undead, Alliance and Horde forces both travel west to the forgotten continent of Kalimdor.

Medivh's spirit has attained form and seeks to aid the Alliance and Horde forces against the Burning Legion. He urges their leaders — Jaina Proudmoore and Thrall — to unite, but they resist.

The Horde unwittingly offends the night elves by gathering lumber, and the following battles push Grom Hellscream to drink demon blood for greater power. Cenarius, an Ancient is slain in a subsequent battle; and the night elves awaken the sleeping druids, including Malfurion Stormrage. Desperate for help, Tyrande Whisperwind frees Illidan from his prison. Illidan slays the demon responsible for corrupting Hellscream and his orcs, but is transformed into a demon in the process. Malfurion banishes him.

The now-desperate Alliance, Horde and night elves forces unite against the Burning Legion. Their final stand at the World Tree fails, but the night elves imbue the Tree with their immortality and all their power. The sheer glut of power rushes out of the tree and destroys Archimonde and his forces.

The Third War ends.

The night elves join the Alliance, recognizing the need for allies now that they are without their former power. Thrall and the Horde found a homeland in the desert of Kalimdor, naming it Durotar.

Jaina leads the Alliance to an island off the coast of Kalimdor, founding the new home of the Alliance, called Theramore.

Illidan, now obsessed with finding artifacts such as the one that transformed him, awakens the amphibious race of naga. He journeys to the Tomb of Sargeras and finds the Eye of Sargeras.

26

Illidan opens a portal from Lordaeron to Outland and flees there with his allies.

28

Arthas and his Scourge travel to Northrend to investigate the Lich King's throne. Illidan's forces return from Outland and lie in wait for Arthas' undead. Arthas' forces win the ensuing battle; he takes the Lich King's crown, infusing his body with the spirit of Ner'zhul and becomes the true lord of the Scourge. Human forces begin to raid Durotar's small villages. Thrall sends scouts to investigate the situation.

29

Admiral Proudmoore, Jaina's father, arrives on Theramore with the remainder of the Kul Tiras navy. He lands on Kalimdor and engages the Horde in a series of battles. The Horde pushes the battle back to Theramore, killing Admiral Proudmoore but leaving Jaina and those loyal to her alive.

30

Present Time.

References

^ Arthaus. World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 9-11. ISBN 9781588467812.

[1] Arthaus. World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 9-11. ISBN 9781588467812.

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 Presented here is an overview of the major events in [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]'s distant and recent history.
-*Pre-Titans
-The Twin Troll Empires ruled over the single continent [[Kalimdor]]. The [[Trolls]] where at constant war with the [[Old Gods]] and their [[Aqir]] servants. The Trolls eventually beat the Aqir into submission but never truly wipe out the race.
 *-147,000
-The mighty [[Titan]]s arrive on Azeroth and imprison the Old Gods deep in Azeroth. They also create new races to reshape the world. They created the [[Earthen]], [[Mechagnome]], and the [[Iron Vrykul]] to maintain and shape the land; and the [[Giants]] and [[Tol'vir]] to patrol and protect the land and sea.
+The mighty [[Titan]]s arrive on Azeroth and create two races to reshape the world. The [[dwarves]] maintain the land; the [[sea giant]]s patrol the waters.
 *-65,000
 The Titans place the [[Well of Eternity]], the source of all magic on Azeroth, in the center of world's single continent, [[Kalimdor]].
-The Titans prepare to leave Azeroth but before doing so the Titans create one more thing. From the flesh of [[Galakrod]], the father of all [[dragonkin]], the Titans create five new [[dragon]]s. To each of these dragons the greatest members of the Titans gave them a portion of their vast power. They where named the [[Aspects]] and where charged along with their flights to protect Azeroth.
 *-14,000
+The powerful well of Eternity leaks magic into the community of [[Kaldorei]] living nearby, evolving them enough to create the first great civilization. As the kaldorei investigate the Well, they release more magic into the world.
-A tribe of [[Dark Trolls]] travel to the center of Kalimdor where they find the Well of Eternity. Its powerful magic forever changes the tribe of dark trolls into the [[Kaldorei]], or [[Night Elves]].
 *-13,500
-The Kaldorei begin to harness the power of the Well and practice [[arcane]] magic. They build an advanced civilization and as their civilization began to grow war breaks out with the Trolls. Through the power of the arcane the Kaldorei end the rein of the troll empires and become the dominate power on Azeroth.
+The Kaldorei begin to harness the power of the Well and practice arcane magic. They build an advanced civilization, creating powerful artifacts and even reshaping the land. Some Kaldorei sense that magic abuse is a significant problem and cease practicing. They remain the Kaldorei, while those who revel in the arcane arts dub themselves the [[Highborne]].
-Some Kaldorei sense that magic abuse is a significant problem and cease practicing. They remain the Kaldorei, while those who revel in the arcane arts dub themselves the [[Highborne]].
 *-10,250
-The Kaldorei's warnings were true: Corruption comes to the Highborne in the form of the [[Burning Legion]] — a society of magic consuming [[demons]] from another dimension. The demons cannot enter Azeroth physically without assistance; so [[Sargeras]], the lord of the Burning Legion and fallen Titan, begins subtly to manipulate the Kaldorei Queen. He promises more power if the Highborne will open a portal. They do so, deep in the Well of Eternity, giving Sargeras free entry into Azeroth.
+The Kaldorei's warnings were true: Corruption comes to the Highborne in the form of the [[Burning Legion]] — a society of magic consuming [[demons]] from another dimension. The demons cannot enter Azeroth physically without assistance; so [[Sargeras]], the lord of the Burning Legion, begins subtly to manipulate the wizards. He promises more power if the Highborne will open a portal. They do so, deep in the Well of Eternity, giving Sargeras free entry into Azeroth.
 *-10,000
+The Burning Legion invades Azeroth, determined to drain the Well and destroy the [[night elf]] civilization.
-The Burning Legion invades Azeroth, determined to drain the Well and destroy all life on Azeroth. The Dragon Aspects form the [[Dragon Soul]] in hopes to end the Burning Legion’s invasion of Azeroth. Unbeknownst to the other Aspects, Neltharion the Aspect of Earth had betrayed them after being deeply corrupted by the Old Gods. Because of this the Dragon Soul was actually used to attack and enslave the other flights as well as used to help try and bring Sargeras into Azeroth.
 *-9,999
 [[Malfurion]] and [[Illidan]] Stormrage, and the priestess [[Tyrande Whisperwind]], lead the battle against the demons, destroying the Well of Eternity in the process. With the portal gone, the Burning Legion is banished from Azeroth; but the magical shockwave splits Kalimdor into several continents, creating a dangerous [[Maelstrom]] in the center of the sea.
-The large majority of the High Born fall into the sea with their city and are changed into [[Naga]].
 *-9,998
 Illidan Stormrage, loathe to lose the arcane magic of the Well, creates a new Well of Eternity using water form the first Well. His enraged brother locks Illidan away in an underground prison.
-Three dragons — [[Alexstrasza]], [[Ysera]] and [[Nozdormu]] — plant [[Nordrassil]], the [[World Tree]], over the new Well, hiding it.
+Three dragons — [[Alexstrasza]], [[Ysera]] and [[Nozdormu]] — plant [[Nordrassil]], the World Tree, over the new Well, hiding it.
 *-9,900
-The surviving Kaldorei, abandon the use of arcane magic. They seclude themselves near [[Mount Hyjal]] and the World Tree and begin practicing a safer form of divine nature magic. In the following years, they exile the arcane-addicted Highborne and enshroud Kalimdor in mist.
+The surviving Kaldorei, now known as night elves, abandon the use of arcane magic. They seclude themselves near [[Mount Hyjal]] and the World Tree and begin practicing a safer form of divine nature magic. In the following years, they exile the arcane-addicted Highborne and enshroud Kalimdor in mist.
-Elsewhere deep within the earth the Old Gods unleash the [[Curse of Flesh]]which changed the [[Titanic creations]] forever. The Earthen became [[Dwarves]], the [[Mechagnome]] became [[Gnomes]], the [[Iron Vrykul]] became the [[Vrykul]] which later evolve into [[Humans]], and the [[Tol'vir]]'s names don't change.
 *-4,000
-After years of a nomadic lifestyle, the Highborne, now called High Elves, establish their new home on [[Lordaeron]]. They call it [[Quel'Thalas]], creating their own source of magical energy, the [[Sunwell]]. War between the Trolls and the High Elves erupt due to High Elves taking Troll territory, this war was dubbed the [[Troll Wars]].  Throughout the war the High Elves sustained heavy loses and it seemed very likely that the Trolls would win this war.
+After years of a nomadic lifestyle, the Highborne, now called high elves, establish their new home on [[Lordaeron]]. They call it [[Quel'Thalas]], creating their own source of magical energy, the [[Sunwell]].
 *-2,800
-The Troll Wars end. When it seemed that the High Elves where sure to lose the war the [[Human]] tribes form the first human nation, [[Arathor]]. The High Elves entered an alliance with Arathor, teaching humans arcane magic and with their combined forces where able to drive back and claim the Troll’s land for their own, winning the war.
+[[Human]] tribes form the first human nation, [[Arathor]]. The high elves enter into an alliance with Arathor, teaching humans arcane magic.
 *-2,700
 Human and high elf wizards form a secret order called the [[Guardians of Tirisfal]].
 *-2,500
 The [[Ironforge Clan|Ironforge dwarves]] awaken in the underground, Titan-created city of [[Uldaman]]. Unaware of their heritage, they call their new civilization [[Khaz Modan]].
 *-1,050
-[[Aegwynn]], Guardian of Tirisfal, defeats a small group of demons with the help of dragons. During the battle, the fallen Titan [[Sargeras]] infects her body and lies in wait. Unaware of her corruption, she buries Sargeras' physical body under the [[Great Sea]].
+[[Aegwynn]], Guardian of Tirisfal, defeats a small group of demons with the help of dragons. During the battle, the demon Sargeras infects her body and lies in wait. Unaware of her corruption, she buries Sargeras' physical body under the [[Great Sea]].
 *-100
 Sargeras' second-in-command, [[Kil'jaeden]], begins to meddle with the orcs on the world of [[Draenor]]. He corrupts the shaman [[Ner'zhul]] and begins to twist the peaceful [[orc]] race into a violent and savage one.
 *-46
 Ner'zhul's eyes open to the damage done to his race, and he cuts contact with Kil'jaeden. The demon begins working on Ner'zhuls most powerful apprentice, [[Gul'dan]]. Gul'dan soon creates the [[Shadow Council]], designed to give demonic spirits the bodies of orcs to create a mighty army.
 *-45
 Aegwyn decides to bear a child and make it the new Guardian of Tirisfal. Sargeras' hibernating spirit quietly infects the unborn son.
 *-41
 Under Gul'dan's tutelage, the orcs learn demonic magic, becoming warlocks and necromancers.
 *-40
 The orc clans unite as the [[Horde]], a bloodthirsty and corrupted group. Shamanism is outlawed.
 *-30
 Aegwynn's son [[Medivh]] falls into a coma on his 14th birthday. Sargeras' spirit begins to corrupt the boy.
 *-19
 After conquering all races of Draenor and befouling the land with their dark magic, the Horde falls into anarchy and civil war.
 *-5
-Medivh is now a grown man and fully owned by Sargeras. The Titan sends Gul'dan visions, showing him images of ripe-for-the-conquering Azeroth. Medivh begins to forge the [[Dark Portal]] between Draenor and Azeroth. It is tiny, but it grows.
+Medivh is now a grown man and fully owned by Sargeras. The demon sends Gul'dan visions, showing him images of ripe-for-the-conquering Azeroth. Medivh begins to forge the [[Dark Portal]] between Draenor and Azeroth. It is tiny, but it grows.
 *0
 Orc scouts enter the Portal and begin exploring for a settlement area. They construct a small outpost in the uninhabited marshlands known as the [[Black Morass]].
 *1
 The First War begins as Gul'dan forces Medivh's Portal wide enough for the Horde to pour through and begin its invasion. The initial battles prove the orcs unprepared for the strength of humans, and they are defeated repeatedly with few survivors. Gul'dan's magic shields the orc encampment from prying eyes so the Horde can regroup.
 *2
 Gul'dan forces a new Warchief to power: [[Blackhand the Destroyer]]. This cruel leader encourages the orcs to regroup for a new assault. The [[warlock]] receives another vision, tempting him with the location of the [[Tomb of Sargeras]].
 *3
 Lord [[Anduin Lothar]] discovers Medivh's betrayal. He slays Medivh, also destroying the spirit of Sargeras. Medivh's spirit escapes and lives however.
 *4
 Blackhand the Destroyer is assassinated by [[Orgrim Doomhammer]], who takes the mantle of [[Warchief]] of the Horde. He leads the Horde to sack [[Stormwind Keep]]. During the battle, Doomhammer's loyal spies capture one of Gul'dans assassins, [[Garona]]. They extract information from her concerning the Shadow Council. Gul'dan's warlocks are killed but he is granted mercy.
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 Gul'dan raises Stormwind's fallen soldiers and names them [[death knights]].
 *5
 The [[humans]], [[dwarves]], and [[high elves]] form the [[Alliance]], vowing to defeat the orcs. Sir [[Uther Lightbringer]] founds an order of holy warriors known as the [[Knights of the Silver Hand]].
 The Horde brings more forces through the Dark Portal to replenish their army.
 *6
 The [[Second War]] begins as the Horde takes its new army — complete with their new allies, the [[Darkspear|jungle trolls]] — north. They push into Lordaeron, destroying much of Quel'Thalas. The Alliance rallies and pushes the Horde back to Stormwind Keep.
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 The Second War ends.
 *7
 [[Ner'zhul]] accidentally tears Draenor apart in a catastrophic explosion by opening too many portals to other dimensions. The world's floating shards known as [[Outland]], now part of the [[Twisting Nether]].
 [[Kil'jaeden]] captures Ner'zhul and transforms him into the [[Lich King]], encasing him in the ice of [[Northrend]].
 *10
 Ner'zhul, still powerful, corrupts the Archmage Kel'Thuzad and directs him to begin spreading a plague of undeath across Lordaeron. The wizard forms the [[Cult of the Damned]] to aid him.
 *16
 [[Thrall]] escapes from [[Blackmoore]] and searches for other orcs to teach him of his heritage. He hears of the [[Warsong]] clan - the only free orc clan remaining - and its ferocious leader, [[Grom Hellscream]].
 *23
 After joining with Orgrim Doomhammer and Hellscream, Thrall frees the captive orcs and reforms the Horde.
 *24
 Doomhammer is slain in battle and Thrall becomes Warchief of the Horde. He reintroduces his people to the abandoned shamanistic culture of their ancestors.
 *25
 The Cult of the Damned infects Lordaeron with the Lich King's plague. The Knights of the Silver Hand try to cure the disease, but fail. [[Prince Arthas]] of Lordaeron tracks the source of the plague to the Lich King in Northrend. He loses his soul to the cursed blade [[Frostmourne]], becoming the Lich King's servant as a [[death knight]]. Arthas returns to Lordaeron, assassinates [[King Terenas]], and takes charge of the [[Scourge]].
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 Illidan, now obsessed with finding artifacts such as the one that transformed him, awakens the amphibious race of naga. He journeys to the Tomb of Sargeras and finds the [[Eye of Sargeras]].
 *26
 Illidan opens a portal from Lordaeron to Outland and flees there with his allies.
 *28
 Arthas and his Scourge travel to Northrend to investigate the Lich King's throne. Illidan's forces return from Outland and lie in wait for Arthas' undead. Arthas' forces win the ensuing battle; he takes the Lich King's crown, infusing his body with the spirit of Ner'zhul and becomes the true lord of the Scourge. Human forces begin to raid Durotar's small villages. Thrall sends scouts to investigate the situation.
 *29
 [[Admiral Proudmoore]], Jaina's father, arrives on Theramore with the remainder of the [[Kul Tiras]] navy. He lands on Kalimdor and engages the Horde in a series of battles. The Horde pushes the battle back to Theramore, killing Admiral Proudmoore but leaving Jaina and those loyal to her alive.
+*30
+Present Time.
-*34
-(Events of World of Warcraft vanilla)
-*35
-The [[Dark Portal]] opens to Outland once again and the forces of both the [[Alliance]] and [[Horde]] invade. Illidan Stromrage fights for control of all of Outland and tries to bolster his forces by dominating demons, creating fel orcs, and empowering his [[Naga]] and High Elven allies.
-Heroes of Azeroth fight against Illidan’s corrupted forces and slay The Betrayer ending his rain over Outland.
-Meanwhile back in Azeroth, [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]] returned from Outland and looked to summon the demon [[Kil'jaeden]] through the [[Sunwell]]. He nearly succeeded but the heroes of Azeroth where able to get in time to stop both Sunstrider and Kil’jaeden.
-*36
-The Lich King awakens from the frozen throne and masses his undead army, called the [[Scourge]], to end life on Azeroth. The Alliance and Horde once again had to ban together to deal with this new risen evil.
-A faction of Death Knights split from the scourge to form the Knights of the Ebon Blade. These renegade Death Knights freed themselves from the Lich King after his betrayal and assisted those of the Alliance and Horde in the fight against the Lich King.
-At the same time a new Ashbringer arises in Highlord [[Tirion Fordring]] and he forms the [[Argent Crusade]] by combining the [[Argent Dawn]] and the [[Siliver Hand]].
-Heroes of the Alliance and Horde eventually made their way into the strong hold of the Lich King and, with the help of Tirion Fordring, slayed the Lich King.
-Unbeknownst to the rest of the world Fordring was required to make a knew Lich King to keep the scourge in check. Tirion was about to take this burden on himself but was stopped by [[Bolvar Fordragon]], who was thought to be dead but had in fact been saved from death and changed by the fire of the red dragon flight. Bolvar told Tirion it was not his burden to bare, Fordragon said that he would take up crown and become the Jailor of the Damned but that this must be kept secret to the world.
-*39
-The cataclysm happens when Deathwing rises from Deepholm and causes massive destruction to Azeroth as he circles it.  Deathwing begins to mass his forces through the creation of the Twilight Cult, resurrecting the firelord [[Ragnaros]], and gaining the forces of the Old Gods such as the Faceless Ones.
-Ragnaros and his army from the [[Firelands]] invade Mount Hyjal but are beaten back by the combined forces of the green dragon flight, the [[Cenarion Circle]], and the [[Ancients]].
-The Twilight Cult masses its forces in the Highlands and the Alliance and Horde gain new allies in the Dragonmaw Clan and the Wildhammer Clan. With their new allies the Alliance and Horde where able to beat back the [[Twilight Hammer]] cult.
-The Troll tribe known as the Zandalari calls a meeting of all the troll tribes. The [[Zandalar Tribe]] convinces the majority of the other tribes to band together are retake the lands that once belonged to them in ancient times. This was stopped however do to a preemptive strike, killing the main leaders of this uprising.
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