Changes: Tol Barad (WC2 Orc)

Commanders and leaders
	Orcish Horde Unknown Horde commander; Utok Scratcher;
	Alliance of Lordaeron Unknown Alliance commander;

Belligerents
	Orcish Horde Black Tooth Grin clan;
	Alliance of Lordaeron Kingdom of Stromgarde; Nation of Azeroth;

Tol Barad
Location	Dun Modr and Tol Barad, Khaz Modan
Result	Orcish Horde victory
Belligerents
	Orcish Horde Black Tooth Grin clan;
	Alliance of Lordaeron Kingdom of Stromgarde; Nation of Azeroth;
Commanders and leaders
	Orcish Horde Unknown Horde commander; Utok Scratcher;
	Alliance of Lordaeron Unknown Alliance commander;
Casualties and losses
	Orcish Horde Moderate;
	Alliance of Lordaeron Heavy;
Previous	Assault on Hillsbrad
Next	The Badlands
Alternate level	Tol Barad

Revision as of 22:09, 26 May 2020

For lore about this location, see Tol Barad. For the Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness Alliance campaign mission of the same name, see Tol Barad (WC2 Human).

This article contains lore taken from Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal, the manuals, and/or official bonus maps.

Tol Barad is the fifth mission of the Horde campaign in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness.

Mission briefing

The township of Hillsbrad has been decimated, and throughout the Human kingdoms the rumors of impending doom spread like wildfire. War Chief Doomhammer is pleased with your success and has deemed you worthy of a more difficult task. Troubles have arisen in the Dwarven lands of Khaz Modan. A taskforce of Stromgarde warriors have laid siege to Dun Modr - a vital staging area for Horde troops. You are to retake Dun Modr and then bring your forces to bear against Stromgarde's nearby island citadel of Tol Barad.

Objectives

Retake Dun Modr
Destroy Tol Barad

Battle

Background

Note: this account comes from the Official Strategy Guide, which features a first-person description of each mission from the game.

After unloading the Horde forces, the destroyers immediately sailed south to look for enemy oil platforms to seriously reduce the Alliance naval power while they established a base south of the landing point. All of Utok's troops swept into the village of Dun Modr and slaughtered the inhabitants before the Horde brought in the catapult to work on their structures. Once the village was secured, they summoned the workers and had them build two pig farms north of the gold mine in the clearing, which served to block enemies from entering from that direction. While lumber was gathered to the east, a great hall was constructed in a defensive east-west line just south of the mine. During this time, they trained as many slaves as possible to work, for they would need to build up quickly.

The Horde's amphibious force needed many structures to produce the necessary warships and troops, so a lumber mill, a blacksmith, and a barracks headed the list. With those completed, a shipyard was built on the east shore near an oil patch, and tankers were launched to exploit it. Their starting destroyers had managed to prevent enemy tankers from installing another platform by resting on the oil, which prevented them from producing more ships, so the Horde had little to worry about. Soon, they had a flotilla of six destroyers and two transport ships with which to make the assault.

They loaded eight grunts and four catapults onto the transports and set for the west side of the enemy city, behind the mine there. It was only a matter of time before the town was in ruins. The destroyers went out to clear the seas of any remaining enemy ships. Utok believed the Gods were pleased that day; and that their ascension to power was well under way.^[1]

Aftermath

The Horde had successfully left Tol Barad in ruins. No life more complex than a few hardy weeds and insects survived the Horde's bloody victory.^[2] While the Horde might had initially retaken Dun Modr, they lost it soon after. The Alliance held the ruins after the war, attacking the remaining orcs in the region.^[3]

Years later, the island nation of Kul Tiras claimed the former stronghold of Tol Barad and established a prison over the ruins of the old fortress.^[4]

Forces

Orcish Horde

Alliance of Lordaeron

Video

Mission playthrough

References

^ Dille, Ed; Eric Anthony Morman. Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness The Official Strategy Guide, 168, 169. ISBN 978-0-7615-0188-6.
^ Knaak, Richard A.. Day of the Dragon, 121. ISBN 978-0-6710-4152-6.
^ Knaak, Richard A.. Day of the Dragon, 180. ISBN 978-0-6710-4152-6.
^ Told Barad - Game Guide

[1] Dille, Ed; Eric Anthony Morman. Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness The Official Strategy Guide, 168, 169. ISBN 978-0-7615-0188-6.

[2] Knaak, Richard A.. Day of the Dragon, 121. ISBN 978-0-6710-4152-6.

[3] Knaak, Richard A.. Day of the Dragon, 180. ISBN 978-0-6710-4152-6.

[TBGG-4] Told Barad - Game Guide

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+{{Conflictbox
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+|side2 =
-|commanders1 = *Unknown Horde commander
+*[[Stromgarde (kingdom)|Kingdom of Stromgarde]]
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+|commanders1 = * Unknown Horde commander
-|forces1 = *[[Grunts]]
+*{{RaceIcon|Orc Male}} [[Utok Scratcher]]
-*[[Troll Axethrower]]s
+|commanders2 = * Unknown Alliance commander
-*[[Oil tanker]]s
-*[[Destroyer|Troll Destroyers]]
-*[[Transport ship|Transports]]
-|forces2 = *[[Footmen]]
-*[[Elven Archer]]s
-*[[Elven Destroyer]]s
-*[[Transport ship|Transports]]
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 }}
 {{Warcraft II}}
-'''Tol Barad''' is the fifth mission of the [[Orc]] campaign in ''[[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness]]''.
+'''Tol Barad ''' is the fifth mission of the [[Old Horde|Horde]] campaign in ''[[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness]]''.
-Throughout the [[Second War]], many historic battles were fought between the armies of the Alliance and the Horde over the control of the [[Dun Modr]] region of [[Khaz Modan]] and the island of [[Tol Barad]]. The Horde was preoccupied with defending a small outpost in Dun Modr, while the forces of [[Kul Tiras]] and [[Stromgarde]] attempted to strike out at the orc raiders from their base of operations on Tol Barad. The Horde successfully repelled the attacks on their base for a brief period, although the Alliance was eventually able to recapture the island stronghold. However, the Horde would later raze the keep of Tol Barad to the ground, leaving only lifeless ruins in its wake.
 ==Mission briefing==
-''The township of [[Hillsbrad]] has been decimated, and throughout the Human kingdoms the rumors of impending doom spread like wildfire. War Chief Doomhammer is pleased with your success and has deemed you worthy of a more difficult task. Troubles have arisen in the Dwarven lands of [[Khaz Modan]]. A taskforce of [[Stromgarde]] warriors have laid siege to [[Dun Modr]] — a vital staging area for Horde troops. You are to retake Dun Modr and then bring your forces to bear against Stromgarde's nearby island citadel of [[Tol Barad]].''
+''The township of [[Hillsbrad Fields|Hillsbrad]] has been decimated, and throughout the [[Seven Kingdoms|Human kingdoms]] the rumors of impending doom spread like wildfire. [[Warchief|War Chief]] [[Orgrim Doomhammer|Doomhammer]] is pleased with your success and has deemed you worthy of a more difficult task. Troubles have arisen in the [[Dwarf|Dwarven]] lands of [[Khaz Modan]]. A taskforce of [[Stromgarde (kingdom)|Stromgarde]] warriors have laid siege to [[Dun Modr]] - a vital staging area for [[Old Horde|Horde]] troops. You are to retake Dun Modr and then bring your forces to bear against Stromgarde's nearby island citadel of [[Tol Barad]].''
+===Objectives===
+*Retake Dun Modr
+*Destroy Tol Barad
+==Battle==
+===Background===
+:''Note: this account comes from the [[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness The Official Strategy Guide|Official Strategy Guide]], which features a first-person description of each mission from the game.''
+After unloading the Horde forces, the [[Destroyer#Troll destroyer|destroyers]] immediately sailed south to look for enemy [[oil platform]]s to seriously reduce the Alliance naval power while they established a base south of the landing point. All of Utok's troops swept into the village of Dun Modr and slaughtered the inhabitants before the Horde brought in the catapult to work on their structures. Once the village was secured, they summoned the workers and had them build two [[pig farm]]s north of the [[gold mine]] in the clearing, which served to block enemies from entering from that direction. While [[lumber]] was gathered to the east, a [[great hall]] was constructed in a defensive east-west line just south of the mine. During this time, they trained as many slaves as possible to work, for they would need to build up quickly.
+The Horde's amphibious force needed many structures to produce the necessary warships and troops, so a [[Lumber mill#Troll lumber mill|lumber mill]], a [[Blacksmith (building)|blacksmith]], and a [[barracks]] headed the list. With those completed, a [[shipyard]] was built on the east shore near an [[Oil Patch|oil patch]], and [[Oil tanker|tankers]] were launched to exploit it. Their starting destroyers had managed to prevent enemy tankers from installing another platform by resting on the oil, which prevented them from producing more ships, so the Horde had little to worry about. Soon, they had a flotilla of six destroyers and two [[transport ship]]s with which to make the assault.
+They loaded eight grunts and four catapults onto the transports and set for the west side of the enemy city, behind the mine there. It was only a matter of time before the town was in ruins. The destroyers went out to clear the seas of any remaining enemy ships. Utok believed the [[God]]s were pleased that day; and that their ascension to power was well under way.<ref>{{ref book |author= Dille, Ed |authorlink= Ed Dille |coauthors= [[Eric Anthony Morman]] |title = [[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness The Official Strategy Guide]] |isbn= 978-0-7615-0188-6 |pages=168, 169}}</ref>
-==Background==
-After unloading the Horde forces, the destroyers immediately sailed south to look for enemy oil platforms to seriously reduce the Alliance naval power while they established a base south of the landing point. All of Utok's troops swept into the village of Dun Modr and slaughtered the inhabitants before the Horde brought in the the catapult to work on their structures. Once the village was secure, they summoned the workers and had them build two farms north of the mine in the clearing, which served to block enemies from entering from that direction. While lumber was gathered to the east, a great hall was constructed in a defensive east-west line just south of the mine. During this time, they trained as many slaves as possible to work, for they would need to build up quickly.
+===Aftermath===
-The Horde's amphibious force needed many structures to produce the necessary warships and troops, so a lumber mill, a blacksmith, and a barrcks headed the list. With those completed, a shipyard was built on the east shore near an oil patch, and tankers were launched to exploit it. Their starting destroyers had managed to prevent enemy tankers from installing another platform by resting on the oil, which prevented them from producing more ships, so the Horde had little to worry about. Soon, they had a flotilla of six destroyers and two transports with which to make the assault.
+The Horde had successfully left Tol Barad in ruins. No life more complex than a few hardy weeds and insects survived the Horde's bloody victory.<ref>{{ref book |author= Knaak, Richard A. |authorlink= Richard A. Knaak |title = [[Day of the Dragon]] |isbn= 978-0-6710-4152-6 |pages=121}}</ref> While the Horde might had initially retaken Dun Modr, they lost it soon after. The Alliance held the ruins after the war, attacking the remaining orcs in the region.<ref>{{ref book |author= Knaak, Richard A. |authorlink= Richard A. Knaak |title = [[Day of the Dragon]] |isbn= 978-0-6710-4152-6 |pages=180}}</ref>
+Years later, the island nation of [[Kul Tiras (kingdom)|Kul Tiras]] claimed the former stronghold of Tol Barad and established a prison over the ruins of the old fortress.<ref name="TBGG">[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/game/pvp/battlegrounds/tol-barad Told Barad - Game Guide]</ref>
-They loaded eight grunts and four catapults onto the transports and set for the west side of the enemy city, behind the mine there. It was only a matter of time before the town was in ruins. The destroyers went out to clear the seas of any remaining enemy ships. Utok believed the Gods were pleased that day; and that their ascension to power was well under way.<ref>{{ref book |author= Dille, Ed |authorlink= Ed Dille |coauthors= [[Eric Anthony Morman]] |title = [[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness The Official Strategy Guide]] |isbn= 978-0-7615-0188-6 |pages=168-169}}</ref> Following their success Utok and his Commander were ordered to escort Cho'Gall through the Badlands to their base at [[Grim Batol]].
-==Aftermath==
+==Forces==
+;[[Old Horde|Orcish Horde]]
-The Horde had successfully left Tol Barad in ruins. No life more complex than a few hardy weeds and insects survived the Horde's bloody victory. An aura of death seemed to radiate from the island.<ref>{{ref book |author= Knaak, Richard A. |authorlink= Richard A. Knaak |title = [[Day of the Dragon]] |isbn= 978-0-6710-4152-6 |pages=121}}</ref> Tol Barad had become a frightening symbol of the Horde's merciless tenacity and barbarity. With the success behind them Utok and his commander were ordered to escort the ogre-magi Cho'Gall in the [[Badlands]]. While the Horde may have initially retaken Dun Modr, they lost it soon after. The Alliance held the ruins after the war, attacking the remaining orcs in the region.<ref>{{ref book |author= Knaak, Richard A. |authorlink= Richard A. Knaak |title = [[Day of the Dragon]] |isbn= 978-0-6710-4152-6 |pages=180}}</ref>
+*{{RaceIcon|Orc Male}} [[Grunt]]s
+*{{RaceIcon|ForestTroll Male}} [[Axethrower]]s
+*{{RaceIcon|Catapult}} [[Catapult]]s
+*{{RaceIcon|Goblin Male}} [[Zeppelin]]s
+*Warships
+;[[Alliance of Lordaeron]]
-Years later, the island nation of Kul Tiras claimed the former stronghold of Tol Barad and established a prison over the ruins of the old fortress.<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Lands of Conflict]] |isbn=9781588469601 |pages=102}}</ref>
+*{{RaceIcon|Human Male}} [[Footman|Footmen]]
+*{{RaceIcon|HighElf|Male}} [[Archer#High elven archer|Archers]]
+*{{RaceIcon|GlaiveThrower}} [[Ballista]]e
+*{{RaceIcon|Gnome Male}}{{RaceIcon|Flyingmachine}} [[Flying machine]]s
+*Warships
 ==Video==
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+{{#vlink:KUx7YYy_Xb8|Mission playthrough}}
 ==References==
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