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Intro Movie
Illidan: Betrayer. In truth, it was I who was betrayed. Still I am hunted,
still I am hated. Now my blind eyes see what others cannot. That sometimes
the hand of fate must be forced.
-Several Naga arise from the depths. They stop before Illidan.-
Illidan: Now go forth, unleash the tides of doom upon all those who would oppose us.
-Begin Sentinel Campaign-
Chapter One: Rise of the Naga
-Though the demonlord, Archimonde, and the Burning Legion were finally defeated
at the Battle of Mount Hyjal, much of Ashenvale Forest remains tainted by foul,
demonic energies. The combined efforts of the Druids and the Sentinels have
brought a tenuous peace to the northlands, but dark creatures still lurk within the shadowed woods. In this perilous time, Maiev Shadowsong, the warden who
once guarded Illidan's barrow prison, has come forth to hunt her dangerous prey and chain him once again beneath the cold earth.-
-She arrives to the eastern edge of the Ashenvale. Much of the land is still corrupted or burning.-
Maiev: These tracks are fresh, but they split off into opposite directions. Illidan must be getting help from someone.
Watcher: Your orders, mistress?
Maiev: You Watchers split up into two parties. Scour the woods. Find what you can. We'll meet you further up the coast. Remember sisters, if you find Illidan, do not attempt to take him without the rest of us. He is far too
dangerous to tackle alone.
Watcher: Yes, mistress.
-Half of the Watchers run off one way.-
Maiev: The rest of you, follow me.
-Maiev's forces quickly see small villages reeking of destruction.-
Archer: The bodies have been mutilated, do you suppose demons did this?
Maiev: Illidan's stench hangs heavily over this place, but those tracks were not made by any demons I know of. Be wary, my sisters, there's no telling what
horrors Illidan has called to his side.
-Before long, Maiev runs into some sea creatures sinking boats near another village.-
Archer: There, mistress! Those must be the creatures we're after.
Naga: Wretched night elves, you are no match for the naga!
Maiev: Naga? Many craven races have tempted our wrath over the centuries. None have survived!
Naga: Wretched woman. We will retake the surface world and put an end to your vile race once and for all.
-The Naga are beaten down by Maiev's forces, but not before the boats are sunk and the village left in runes.-
Maiev: These poor folk were slain just like the others, Illidan has much to answer for. He'll wish he were still chained in his cell when I get through with him.
Naisha: But these wrecks... Why would they destroy ships?
Maiev: I don't know. Wait, he may have taken to the sea. Hurry, sisters! The
port of Nendis lies to the north. Perhaps there we can find a ship and set
sail after Illidan.
Before long, Maiev reaches the port, but Illidan and the Naga are already
there. Illidan quickly boards a boat and sails off.
Naga: Quickly, you fools! The ships must be burned. The master doesn't wish
to be followed.
Maiev: I cannot allow Illidan to escape again! We must slay those naga before
they burn the ships.
Naga: You are too late, little warden. The master has already set sail for distant shores. However, he wished to thank you for the hospitality you provided during his imprisonment. He asked us to repay you... in kind.
Maiev: You're certainly welcome to try, monster!
Maiev's forces slay the naga before the boats are sunk. The port, however, is
not as lucky. It's burning to the ground.
Naisha: Mistress, do you believe we can defeat Illidan even if we find him?
Maiev: Illidan has grown powerful: of that, there is no doubt. He consumed the energies of the Skull of Gul'dan. Now he is neither night elf nor demon, but something more.
Archer: Mistress, why would the naga harbor so much hatred for us?
Maiev: We must trust time to reveal all things. Now hurry. Illidan has a considerable lead on us. We must capture him before he causes any more harm.
Maiev's forces hop into a pair of boats and set sail.
Chapter Two: The Broken Isles
-The next day, Maiev's boats run into a mysterious chain of islands. The island's house many ruins.-
Naisha: Mistress, we followed Illidan's course due east as you asked, but these strange islands do not appear on any of our maps.
Maiev: I suspected as much. These islands must have been formed only recently.
Naisha: What makes you say that?
Maiev: The ruins all around us, Naisha... I recognize them. This was once the great city of Suramar, built before our civilization was blasted beneath the sea ten thousand years ago.
Naisha: But how could... Are you suggesting that these islands were somehow raised from the sea floor?
Maiev: Perhaps, though there are few powers left in the world capable of raising islands from the deeps. Regardless, it's a mystery we'll have to solve
later. We'd best head inland and set up a base camp. Once we're situated, we'll pick up Illidan's trail. Here, sisters. Let's establish a base so we can continue our hunt for Illidan.
-During the game, a strange orc named Drak'thul sends Maiev on a task to destroy some pits which constantly force dead orcs to fight each other. Once Maiev returns to Drak'thul, after ending the fighting, he tells the story.-
Drak'thul: Thank you, stranger. Now, hear my tale. Nearly twenty years ago, the great warlock Gul'dan raised these islands from the deeps. He sought to unearth an ancient vault that held the remains of the Dark Titan.
Maiev: Sargeras! You speak of the Legion's creator!
Drak'thul: The same. After Sargeras' defeat, ages ago, his remains were locked away in an undersea tomb. Gul'dan believed that opening the tomb would grant him the Dark Titan's power. For his pride, he and the rest of our clan were torn to shreds by crazed demons. I have wandered these isles ever since, haunted by the ghosts of my slaughtered comrades.
Maiev: Your tale is as intriguing as it is dire, Drak'thul. It's a shame your ghosts lie silent. You deserve far worse than their company for what you setloose in this place.
-Illidan, meanwhile, finds the Tomb of Sargeras.-
Illidan: At last! The Tomb of Sargeras is found! You, my trusted servants, must remain here and guard the entrance. If that wretched warden managed to reach this island, she'll certainly try to follow us.
-Maiev, Naisha, and the rest of her hunters are just behind.-
Naisha: Illidan! I knew we'd find him! We'll have to fight our way through the naga's defenses in order to follow him!
Maiev: We locked Illidan beneath the earth long ago. I intend to do so again.
-Illidan turns into his demon form and busts a hole into the tomb. Maiev and her forces deal with the naga guards as quickly as they can.-
Maiev: Now quickly, my sisters! Illidan must be stopped at all costs!
Chapter Three; The Tomb of Sargeras
-Moments later, Maiev's forces enter the tomb.-
Naisha: I have a bad feeling about this, mistress. It's too quiet. It feels as if we're walking into a trap.
Maiev: Still, we must press on, Naisha. If Illidan finds whatever it is he's seeking, he could... wait! Look there! Strange... these are orcish runes!
They were written by Gul'dan when he first opened this tomb twenty years ago.
Naisha: What do they say?
Maiev: Apparently, he logged his journey through the Tomb's depths. These runes must depict that history.
-There is a flashback. Gul'dan is in the Tomb with some of his shaman.-
Gul'dan: Quickly, you fools, fan out and search every primary passageway! We must reach the chamber of the eye before the tomb's guardians awaken!
-Something roars in the distance, the shaman's start to run. Gul'dan kills one of them.-
Gul'dan: Spineless cowards! I said move!
-The shaman's split up in different directions, Gul'dan goes straight ahead.-
Gul'dan: Now, Sargares. I will claim whatever's left of your power, and bring this wretched world to its knees!
-End flashback.-
Maiev: There's no telling what Gul'dan and his lackeys awoke in this foul place. We must be cautious.
Maiev journeys ahead and runs into another set of glyphs.
Maiev: There, more of Gul'dan's glyphs! Interesting. They continue the warlock's tale.
-Flashback.-
Gul'dan: Blasted, feeble-minded weaklings! They're all likely dead by now!
Still, I must press on. My power alone should be enough to--
-There is loud laughter.-
Gul'dan: That laughter... Is that you, Sargeras? You seek to mock me? We'll see who laughs last, demon, when I claim your burning eye for my own!
-End flashback.-
Naisha: Again, he references this mysterious 'eye'. What could it be?
Maiev: An artifact, no doubt. It must have contained tremendous demonic power to lure Gul'dan here as it did.
-Maiev continues along the trail. She notices statues of Azshara, a queen of ages past who allied with Sargeras.-
Maiev: Strange, it's a statue of Azshara, the great queen of old; she led our people to ruin by consorting with Sargeras and his Burning Legion. Only... I don't recall her ever having a tail.
-Questions solve themselves quickly, in this tomb, however. Not more than a few turns away a Naga leader stands.-
Lady Vashj: You've come far enough, little warden. Your vaunted night elf justice has no jurisdiction here.
Maiev: What would you know of us or our justice, naga witch?
Lady Vashj: Why, my dear, we naga were once night elves! We were Azshara's chosen, the highborne, banished beneath the cruel seas when the Well of Eternity imploded around us! Cursed, transformed... we have waited ten
thousand years to retake our rightful place in the world. And now, with Lord Illidan's help, we shall.
Maiev: Not while I draw breath!
Lady Vashj: Your courage is commendable, but it shall avail you nothing.
-Vashj runs off, leaving several naga for Maiev to deal with . She defeats them and before long runs into another set of glyphs in front of a huge gate.-
Naisha: Look, mistress, more of Gul'dan's glyphs.
Maiev: Yes, Gul'dan's b seems to grow more desperate. It reads that he was...
-Flashback-
Gul'dan: Ambushed... by the guardians... I am... dying. If my servants... had not abandoned me, I could have claimed the Eye and-- Damn you, Sargeras! I won't be beaten like this! I am Gul'dan! I am darkness incarnate! It cannot
end... like this.
-End flashback-
Maiev: This is as far as he got. The runes simply trail off. I cannot imagine
what horrors Gul'dan faced in his final moments.
-Maiev knocks down the massive gate. Illidan, Vashj and several naga are on the other side. There is a glowing green object floating in front of Illidan.-
Illidan: Hahaha. So, Warden Shadowsong, you've made it at last. I knew you would.
Maiev: You have much to pay for, Illidan. I'm taking you back to your cell.
Illidan: Naivete does not suit you. When I consumed the power of Gul'dan's skull, I inherited his memories, especially those of this place... and the dark
prize he coveted.
Maiev: Yes, the power of Sargeras. You would claim it as your own!
Illidan: That power is beyond my reach, little warden. But this... the Eye of Sargeras, contains all the power I'll need to rid this wretched world of my enemies once and for all. Ironic, that you should be its first victim.
Maiev: You're insane!
Illidan: Isolation can do that to the mind. Now, after all the long centuries you kept me chained in darkness, it is only fitting that I bury you in turn.
-The Eye of Sargeras causes the tomb to begin to collapse under the water. The night elves are trapped inside of this great hall.-
Maiev: Damn! I must reach Shan'do Stormrage and warn him of his brother's treachery. My power will allow me to escape, but I fear there is no way out for the rest of you.
Naisha: Go, mistress! The goddess will light our path to the hereafter.
Maiev: I will not forget you, my sisters. You will be avenged. I swear it!
-Maiev uses her blink skill to bypass the blocked door.-
Maiev: Now, I've got to find a way out before this cursed tomb is drowned by the seas!
-Maiev blinks her way back to the entrance, dodging several crowds of monsters and demons which have just recently appeared.-
Chapter Four: Wrath of the Betrayer
-A few hours later, Maiev makes it back to her base, bruised and battered from the combat.-
Huntress: What happened, mistress? Where are Naisha and the others?
Maiev: They are lost, Illidan claimed the Eye of Sargeras and used its power to bury our sisters alive! Now he intends to finish the rest of us off! We have
no choice but to sail back to Kalimdor and warn Shan'do Stormrage of what his brother intends.
Huntress: It's too late, mistress! Illidan's forces have arrived!
Maiev: We cannot escape, but perhaps we can send for reinforcements. Summon the runner! She must reach the shoreline and sail back to Kalimdor. With any
luck, Shan'do Stormrage will reach us before we're overrun! Be swift, sister!
-The runner exits the base and is immediately put into a net by some naga.-
Huntress: The Runner is in trouble! Protect her!
Maiev: Tor ilisar'thera'nal!
-Maiev, a few archers, and druids of the claw go to aid the runner and kill off the naga. They are however separated from their base.-
-The runner eventually reaches a boat, along with the rest of Maiev's small force. Maiev clears the way of naga, knocks down some gates, and several other
small tasks to allow the boat free passage to sea.-
Maiev: Elune grant that she reaches Shan'do Stormrage in time. If not, Illidan may never be stopped.
Interlude: Unfinished Business
-Malfurion and Tyrande are in the moonglade discussing the aftermath of the Burning Legion. Much of the ground around them is still corrupted.-
Malfurion: Nordrassil's roots seem to be healing well. I wish I could say the same for Felwood. I fear the Legion's corruption may scar the glade permanently.
Tyrande: Your druids will think of something. Perhaps Ysera or Alexstrasza could lend their--
-A druid of the claw escorts the runner from Maiev's camp to Malfurion and Tyrande.-
Druid of the Claw: Your pardon, Shan'do Stormrage, Priestess Tyrande, but she insisted that she be allowed to see you.
Tyrande: Who are you, girl? What is so urgent?
Runner: I am a servant of the Warden, Maiev Shadowsong, she who pledged to hunt down the betrayer, Illidan.
Malfurion: Illidan? Explain yourself!
Runner: Your pardon, Shan'do, but your brother has raised a dark army from the sea and stolen a powerful demonic artifact! Even now, my mistress battles him
on the broken isles! She requires immediate reinforcements!
Tyrande: I will go. I will lead the Sentinels myself.
Malfurion: No, my love. The druids and I can handle--
Tyrande: I am the one who set him free. The responsibility is mine.
Malfurion: Then we shall both go. If this girl's tale is true, Maiev will need all the help she can get.
Chapter Five: Balancing the Scales
-The next day, Malfurion and Tyrande arrive near Maiev's settlement with a small force. Maiev is still holding out against constant naga attacks. Tyrande's owl scouts search the area. One of them spots her base.-
Maiev: Hold your ground, my warriors! Goddess willing, Shan'do Stormrage will come.
-Back at the shore, the bulk of Malfurion's forces have made it off the boats.-
Malfurion: We've landed safely, but a few of our ships may have run ground on the outlying islands. I hate to leave any of our forces behind, but we simply have no time to wait.
Tyrande: My owls have already scouted ahead of us and found Maiev's location.
She and her forces are under attack, but we'll need to pass through the jungle
to reach her.
Malfurion: Perhaps force of nature will speed our way.
Malfurion removes several trees blocking the way with force of nature, bring
several treants to life.
Tyrande: We'd best make haste. I doubt Maiev's forces can hold out much
longer.
Malfurion and Tyrande fight their way through some clumps of enemies and a
basic naga base before reaching Maiev. Her goldmines have collapsed and most
of her army has fallen.
Maiev: Elune be praised! I knew you would come, Shan'do Stormrage!
Malfurion: I'm glad we reached you in time, Maiev.
Maiev: Priestess Tyrande, I'm surprised you came in person. Are you here to
absolve your guilty conscience?
Tyrande: I did what I had to do, Maiev. You are in no position to judge me.
Maiev: What you did was murder my Watchers and set the Betrayer free! It is
you who should be locked in a cage.
Malfurion: Stop this, both of you! We're not out of danger yet. Maiev, what's
the situation here?
Maiev: There are no resources left in this area, Shan'do. We'll need to find a
gold mine if we're to marshal more troops for an assault on Illidan's compound.
Malfurion: Very well. Let's get moving, then.
-Eventually, they mount enough forces to attack Illidan's base.-
Illidan: Tyrande! What are you doing here? This battle does not concern you.
Tyrande: I was wrong to set you free, Illidan. I can see that now. You've
become a monster. Raw power is no substitute for true strength, Illidan. That
is why I chose your brother over you.
-Before long, Illidan's naga fall, but there is no sign of him.-
Maiev: Victory is ours! It has been an honor to fight at your side, Shan'do.
Malfurion: This battle is far from over, Maiev. Illidan has yet to be
accounted for, and I've seen no sign of Tyrande, either.
-Tyrande is somewhere else in the forest, chasing down Illidan and a few naga
herself.-
Tyrande: Show yourself, Illidan! It's over!
Illidan: Not yet, my little priestess. A pity you couldn't see things my way.
Now you, and the whole world, will understand just what I'm capable of! Ash
Karath!
-Some naga throw a net over Tyrande trapping her. Maiev and Malfurion arrive
moments later.-
Illidan: Brother! What are you doing here?
Malfurion: I've come to stop you, Illidan. Instead of banishing you, I should
have returned you to your cage when I had the chance! I was weak then, but no
longer.
Illidan: I have sworn allegiance to a new master, brother. I have a great task
to perform in his service. I'm sorry, but I cannot allow you to stand in my
way.
Tyrande breaks free of the net and casts starfall. Illidan gets out just in
time, but his naga forces are slaughtered by it. Malfurion, Tyrande, and Maiev
make it to shore just in time to watch Illidan sail off in a boat.
Malfurion: Don't worry, my love. We'll find Illidan wherever he runs. We'll
find him.
Chapter Six: Shards of the Alliance
-Three days later, in Western Lordaeron, Malfurion and company make landfall in
the Silverpine Forest, formerly of the Elven kingdom.-
Maiev: Our forces will be ready to move out soon, although we still know next
to nothing about this strange land Illidan has run to.
Malfurion: This land is called Lordaeron, Maiev. It is the homeland of the
Alliance that aided us at the Battle of Mount Hyjal. I was told that its
kingdoms, both human and elven, were consumed by the undead Scourge. These
forests have suffered grievously. I must leave you both for a time. I will
enter the woods and attempt to commune with the land itself.
Maiev: While you're gone, we'll set out and try to pick up Illidan's trail.
Malfurion: I expect you both to stay focused on your task. You can settle your
personal dispute after we've found my brother.
Maiev: Of course, Shan'do. We'd best get moving.
-Shan'do wanders off, Tyrande and Maiev continue until they reach the outskirts
of an encampment.-
Tyrande: This was an Alliance encampment. The attack must have come recently.
Blood Elven Swordsman: Strangers, milord! They don't appear to be undead,
but...
Kael'thas: Ishnu-alah, night elves. I am Prince Kael'thas. I must admit, I'm
surprised to see your kind there. But, whatever your business, I fear you will
find only death and shadow in this cursed land.
Maiev: Ishnu-dal-dieb, Kael'thas. I am Maiev Shadowsong, and this is Tyrande
Whisperwind. We are hunting a powerful demon that arrived here recently.
Kael'thas: Curious, I don't know about any demon, but something's riled the
undead based at Dalaran. They've been hounding us day and night. We were
about to abandon this post and seek refuge on the other side of the River
Arevass.
Tyrande: Hmmmm. Then we shall lend you our aid, young Kael.
Maiev: Wait, we have no time for this.
Tyrande: Perhaps once your people are safe, you will help us hunt the demon we
seek?
Kael'thas: It would be an honor, milady.
-As they escort Kael's troops towards the river, Multiple attacks come from
the mindless undead, which are no match for them. Maiev quickly questions
Tyrande's order to help these people.-
Maiev: We are wasting our time here, Tyrande. We should be looking for
Illidan.
Tyrande: These people need our help, Maiev! Their brethren aided us against
the Legion. We will honor that debt now.
Kael'thas: Sadly, I have only a few warriors left. The Scourge has pressed us
hard these last few months.
Maiev: Kael, where are your high elven brethren? Do they not fight the undead
as you do?
Kael'thas: The Scourge devoured our ancient homeland of Quel'Thalas. The once
proud bloodline of my people is nearly spent. The few of us that remain now
call ourselves blood elves, in homage to our murdered people.
Tyrande: I grieve for your people, Kael. But you must not allow rage and
despair to poison your heart. You may lead your people to a brighter future.
-Before long, there is a fork in the road. Fortunately, Kael knows which path
leads to what.-
Kael'thas: We stand at a crossroads, my friends. There is a shorter path to
our destination, but it will take us perilously close to an undead bastion.
The other route is safer, but it will take us longer to cross the river.
Maiev: Both routes will be dangerous, nonetheless. Let us choose quickly and
be on our way.
-Either way, Kael's wagons will eventually make it to a bridge near the river,
inside of a small village.-
Kael'thas: Ah, Pyrewood Village. The River Arevass lies just beyond.
Maiev: Something doesn't feel right.
Tyrande: Yes. Perhaps we should keep the caravan moving?
-Several undead come out from the village and attack.-
Kael'thas: Damn! They were waiting for us! Protect the caravan at all costs!
Tyrande: Their numbers are limitless! They just keep coming.
Maiev: We've driven them back, but the second wave is advancing!
Kael'thas: We've run out of time! The caravan will not survive another
assault!
Tyrande: Kael, get your caravan moving across the river! I will stay behind
and hold the bridge!
Maiev: That's very noble of you, Priestess, but you're no match for a force
that vast!
Tyrande: The goddess is my shield, warden. Elune will grant me the strength.
-Kael's caravans and Maiev get across the river, Tyrande stands on the middle of
the bridge and casts starfall, slaughtering several undead near her.-
Kael'thas: It's working! She's holding them back!
Tyrande: Merciful goddess!
-The starfall is too powerful, it slowly destroys the bridge Tyrande is on.
Before long, it collapses and she flies down the river.-
Kael'thas: We must hurry to save her! That current will take her straight into
the heart of the undead lands!
Maiev: No, Kael. Tyrande is a soldier; she knew the risks she took. We have a
greater mission to accomplish now, and our time grows short. Your people are
now safe. You will uphold your end of the bargain and help me hunt the demon I
seek.
Interlude: Malfurion's Vision
-In the Silverpine Forest, Malfurion communes with the spirits of the wild.-
Malfurion: This forest has suffered as much as Ashenvale. The vile blight of
the Scourge has deadened countless acres of trees. If only the druids could--
-The entire world shakes.-
Malfurion: Aaarrrgggh! The earth... is being... torn apart. The pain is...
excruciating! Ancient spirits of the forest, I implore you, show me what is
hidden from my sight! Show me what troubles this earth.
-A few wisps pop out and surround Malfurion. They show him a barren iceland.-
Malfurion: I see the frozen land of Northrend, the very roof of the world. The
land itself is being split asunder! How can this be? What could cause such
devastation?
-The spirits spin again, they show Malfurion the city of Dalaran. Illidan is
there with the Eye of Sargeras.-
Illidan: It's working! Nothing can withstand the power of the eye! Soon now,
my master's enemies will be undone, and I can claim my just reward.
-The spirits stop showing Malfurion images.-
Malfurion: Thank you, great spirits. I know what must be done. I promise you,
this treachery will not go unpunished!
Chapter Seven: The Ruins of Dalaran
-That evening, Maiev and Kael have set up bases just outside of Dalaran,
Malfurion rushes to this base.-
Malfurion: Maiev! We've got to move quickly. Illidan is weaving a spell that
is splitting apart the roof of the world! We must... wait... where is Tyrande?
Maiev: I am sorry, Shan'do, but the priestess has fallen. We aided a band of
Alliance warriors against the undead. The priestess fought valiantly, but I
saw her torn apart with my own eyes.
Malfurion: Torn apart? Tyrande, my heart... I should have been there.
Maiev: You can still avenger her, Shan'do. Let us attack Illidan together! He
is the reason we even came to this forsaken place. He is the reason for your
loss. Shan'do, this is Prince Kael'thas, the ally I spoke of.
Kael'thas: Greetings, great druid. My scouts have confirmed that this Illidan
and his vile snakes are based at the ruined city of Dalaran. They are using a
gem-like artifact to perform some strange ritual.
Maiev: They must be using the Eye of Sargeras! But why would they strike at
the roof of the world?
Malfurion: It doesn't matter. They won't live long enough to finish their
spell. Illidan must be stopped once and for all!
-Malfurion and Maiev bring their forces to the Eye of Sargeras and defeat the
naga summoners and others there. The spell is broken. Illidan is trapped in
the summoning area, Maiev and Malfurion stand above.-
Illidan: No! The spell is not done! It is not done!
Malfurion: It is over, brother. Your vile schemes end here.
Maiev: Illidan Stormrage, for recklessly endangering countless lives and
threatening the very balance of the world, I hereby sentence you to death!
Malfurion: Too much blood has been spilled on your account, Illidan. Even now
I can feel the lands of Northrend reeling from the spell you cast.
Imprisonment will not be enough this time.
Maiev: I will execute you myself.
-Maiev blinks into the area with Illidan. Malfurion traps him in entangling
roots.-
Illidan: Fools! Can you not see? The spell we channeled was meant to strike
at the undead, our common enemy! My mission was to destroy the Lich King's
stronghold of Icecrown!
Malfurion: At no heed to the cost? Because of you, Tyrande is dead!
Illidan: What?
Kael'thas: Your pardon, Lord Stormrage, but the priestess may still be alive!
She was swept downriver, but it's premature to simply assume that--
Maiev: Silence, Kael!
Malfurion: You told me she was torn apart! You lied to me!
Maiev: The Betrayer's capture was our primary concern, Shan'do. I needed your
help. I knew you would go to her and we would lose our chance! I...
Malfurion: Just who is the betrayer now, woman? I must go to her immediately.
Illidan: Believe me, brother, despite all our differences, you know that I
would never lead Tyrande to harm. Let me help you. My naga can scour the
river for us! Let me do this, at least.
Malfurion: Very well.
Maiev: What? After all he's done, you would trust this traitor to...
Malfurion removes the entangling roots from Illidan and places them around
Maiev.
Malfurion: Silence! I will deal with you later. Let's go, brother.
Chapter Eight: The Brothers Stormrage
-An hour later, on the banks of the Arevass River, Malfurion and Illidan
feverishly search for Tyrande.-
Illidan: Prince Kael'thas said he last saw Tyrande being swept down this river.
If she is alive, my naga will find her.
Malfurion: They had best return with good news, brother. The very sight of
them makes my stomach turn. Where did you ever find such loathsome creatures?
Illidan: Believe me, brother, you do not want to know.
Naga Myrmidon: Lord Illidan, we have found your missing priestess. She and her
warriors fight on against the undead, but I doubt they can hold out much
longer.
-The scene shifts to Tyrande. She has a minimal amount of troops and a couple
ancient protectors helping her hold a small area of the river.-
Tyrande: Come forth, you mindless wretches, and taste the wrath of the
Sentinels! Elune's light shall never falter!
Naga Myrmidon: You'd best hurry if you're to save her!
-Just then, a fleet of undead air units flies over the river. They fly past
Malfurion and Illidan.-
Illidan: An undead strike force! But they're completely ignoring us! What
could...
Malfurion: Tyrande!
Illidan: Their flying horrors fill the sky! It would be folly to send your
flyers against them!
Malfurion: We cannot depend on them now! Illidan, you must hold the undead
here and prevent them from assaulting Tyrande's encampment. I will journey
downriver and...
Illidan: No, brother. The naga and I can reach her faster! I will go.
Malfurion: What you say is true, but I risk much by trusting you, Illidan.
Illidan: I swear on my life that I will bring her back, my brother.
Malfurion: I... believe you. Ande'thoras-ethil, brother.
Illidan's naga fight their way through the undead to reach Tyrande, while
Malfurion lends support from the other side of the river. Tyrande holds out
for a considerable amount of time, until Illidan finally reaches her.
Tyrande: Illidan! What trickery is this? Have you come to finish me off
personally?
Illidan: No, Tyrande. You must believe me. I've come to save you!
Tyrande: Save me?
-Illidan makes a portal.-
-Back at Malfurion's base, he paces restlessly.-
Malfurion: Where could they be? He should have brought her back by now!
Illidan: Hurry! This is our last chance!
-Tyrande and Illidan go through the portal. Another portal opens just in front
of Malfurion.-
Tyrande: You... risked your life for me. I don't understand.
Illidan: Whatever I may be, whatever I may become in this world; know that I
will always look out for you, Tyrande.
Malfurion: Tyrande!
Tyrande: I knew you would not forsake me!
Malfurion: I thought I'd lost you forever, my love. If not for Illidan's aid,
I may well have.
Illidan: We have had much strife between us, my brother. I have known only
ages of hate for you. But, for my part, I wish it to end. From this day
forward, let there be peace between us.
Finale: A Parting of Ways
-Moments later, in Malfurion's base, Illidan prepares to depart.-
Malfurion: You have brought much suffering to the world, Illidan. For that,
you can never be forgiven. However, you saved the life of my love. For that I
will let you go. But, should you ever threaten my people again...
Illidan: I understand, brother. Lordship over this world was never my aim...
only power... only the magic. I've lingered here too long. I must go. By
aiding you, I have betrayed my new master. If I am not careful, his wrath will
be my end.
-Illidan opens a portal.-
Illidan: Farewell, brother... Tyrande. I doubt our paths will cross again.
En'shu falah-nah.
Illidan goes through the portal, Maiev and her Watchers run into the area.
Maiev: Fools! Have you no sense of justice?
Tyrande: Maiev, Illidan has atoned for his crimes! He is no longer a threat
to...
Maiev runs by Tyrande and runs into the portal. Her forces follow her.
Malfurion: It's no use, Tyrande. She has become vengeance itself, bound
forever to the hunt. I only pray that in her zeal, she doesn't cause even more
havoc than Illidan.
-The portal finally closes, leaving Malfurion and Tyrande.-
Tyrande: Now, let's go home, beloved. We've earned our rest.
End Sentinel Campaign.
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