The Alliance fleet crossing the sea to reinforce the Kalimdor continent is relatively large, and it is impossible to rely on speedboats to cross the sea quickly like last time.
After arriving at the port of Suramar to pick up the already prepared Highmountain Tauren and Nightborne, Fleet Commander Tandre Proudmoore, who was stationed at the Kul Tiras naval flagship, the King of the Sea, ordered the fleet to set sail again.
Tandre is the youngest child of the Proudmoore royal family, 3 years younger than Jaina, and has just turned 16 this year.
Living on the sea all year round, the sailors of Kul Tiras are exposed to the sun and rain all day long on the ship. Most of them are rough, tough and unkempt.
At only 16 years old, Tandre has already grown a full face of beard, and looks at least 10 years older than his actual age.
However, the greenness in his eyes could not be concealed from the veteran sailor who often went to sea. This was the first time that he, the crown prince of Kul Tiras, made his official appearance as a fleet commander.
Daelin, who had already lost a son on the battlefield, would not trust Tandre, who had no actual combat experience, to control the fleet alone. He arranged his adjutant Cyrus, who had been with him for many years, to Tandre's side to assist him.
Danmaku netizens are very familiar with this senior Kul Tiran naval officer named Cyrus.
At some point in the future of the original history, Cyrus, who has long since retired from the navy, will be appointed as the harbormaster of Boralus, playing a very important role in the plot about Kul Tiras.
At the same time, he was supposed to be the adoptive father of Taelia, the daughter of Lord Bolvar Fordragon in the original history.
Due to the changes Sharlayan made to history, this episode should never happen again.
Sarlayan had previously obtained information through the scouts of the King's Intelligence Bureau, and Bolvar's daughter had just been born.
According to the barrage, Taelia was sent to Boralus by Bolvar to take refuge overseas because of natural disasters and turmoil.
In the current timeline, the turmoil caused by the Scourge is far less serious than in the original history. It is mainly concentrated in the northern part of the Eastern Kingdom and does not affect the Kingdom of Stormwind in the far south.
Compared to the Scourge, the isolated Kingdom of Stormwind paid more attention to the jungle trolls in Stranglethorn Valley next door.
After several years of push and pull, thanks to the hard work and cooperation of Sen'jin and Vol'jin and his son, the jungle troll federation, led by the Darkspear clan, has long surpassed the three major clans of the Gurubashi, Skull Skull and Bloodscalp. .
Although the three major clans have united under the pressure exerted by the Darkspear clan, they are still in constant intrigues with each other, and it is always difficult to put aside their conflicts and truly achieve cooperation.
The invasion of the Burning Legion is a huge crisis for the entire Azeroth. Of course, Sarlayan will not let go of the Darkspear Troll who has already developed a climate, and will deliver it to Sen'jin in advance through the caravan of the Steamwheedle Consortium. Passed news.
The Darkspear clan was impoverished in its early years, and was almost exterminated by the three major clans, and was forced to move out of Stranglethorn Vale and overseas.
Thanks to Sarlayan's timely help, the Darkspear clan was able to regain its strength and gradually develop to its current scale.
When he was young, Sen'jin went to study in Dazar'alor, the capital of the Zandalari Empire. He heard the name of the Burning Legion from Zandalari and knew that these demons would never die in their pursuit of Azeroth.
Unlike the leaders of the three major jungle troll clans who were busy fighting among themselves and had short-sighted views, Sen'jin, whose horizons were broadened by Zandalari, began to look at the world many years ago.
After receiving Sarlayan's letter asking for help, Senjin, who realized the seriousness of the problem, said nothing and immediately asked the gradually growing Vol'jin to lead half of the army to Booty Bay and prepare to cross the sea on a ship "friendly sponsored" by the Blackwater Pirates. Travel to Kalimdor.
Such a large military movement by the Darkspear Trolls would naturally alarm the three major clans headed by Gurubashi.
Although he couldn't understand why the Darkspear clan would suddenly divide their forces at a critical moment when they had already seen the dawn of victory, the sorcerer Jin'do believed that this was an excellent opportunity.
Under his alluring temptation, the leader of Gurubashi, Blood Lord Mandokir, finally agreed to Jindu's proposal to summon Hakkar, the Soul Reaver, in an attempt to make a comeback.
Soul Reaver, as the name suggests, Hakkar can strengthen himself by devouring souls.
Many years ago, the wanton Hakkar was recognized as an evil god by the Zandalari Empire.
After a bloody battle, the Soul Reaver was expelled from Azeroth by the Zandalar priests and sealed in a special sub-plane.
In terms of combat effectiveness, Haka in his heyday ranked among the top among all Loa.
Jindu took a fancy to Haka's powerful strength. He was so confident that the Gurubashi clan could seize Haka's power for his own use through a prepared magic ritual, so as to bring the Gurubashi back to its peak. .
Putting aside whether Jindu's plan can be realized, it is obviously impossible for the Jungle Troll Federation headed by Darkspear to sit back and watch Gurubashi unblock the Soul Reaver.
However, Jindu was very determined. He unexpectedly attacked the two major clans, Crescent Skull and Bloodcrest, who had reached a cooperation agreement from behind, and used their souls to nourish the sealed Hakkar.
The Darkspear clan, which sent half its army across the sea, was stretched thin. With Sharlayan's help, Sen'jin reluctantly arranged for envoys to request reinforcements from the Kingdom of Stormwind next door.
Since the start of this long-lasting large-scale civil war in Stranglethorn Vale, the jungle trolls have not invaded the Dusk Forest next door for a long time.
During the reign of Varian's grandfather Baratheon, the Kingdom of Stormwind and the jungle trolls often clashed in the border areas.
Before Varian's father Lain ascended the throne, he infiltrated the Gurubashi clan's vanguard camp with Medivh and Anduin Lothar.
Due to Medivh's sudden burst of magic, this elite team unexpectedly caused great damage to the troll vanguard that invaded the territory of the Kingdom of Stormwind. The original cautious exploration of both sides turned into an endless war.
King Baratheon unfortunately died in this war with the Gurubashi Empire.
Lain, who quickly ascended the throne, with the help of Medivh who awakened the power of the guardian, repelled the invading jungle trolls and defeated the Gurubashi clan, which was the main force of the invasion.
Because of this tragic war that left both sides broken, the hatred between Stormwind Kingdom and the jungle trolls continues to this day. When the diplomatic envoy sent by Sen'jin appeared in the territory of Stormwind Kingdom, he was almost killed on the spot by patrolling guards.
Fortunately, Sarlayan informed King Varian of the matter in advance. Under the arrangement of the king's envoy, the diplomatic envoys of the Darkspear clan were able to successfully arrive at Stormwind Fortress and convey the message of Chief Sen'jin of the Darkspear to Varian in person. the meaning of.
As Sharlayan was busy sailing to Kalimdor, he was still unaware of the subsequent developments.
However, in the foreseeable few years to come, the remaining troops of the Stormwind Kingdom and the Darkspear Trolls will probably be busy dealing with the Gurubashi clan who are eager to awaken Hakkar, the Soul Reaver.
Originally, Sarlayan planned to meet up with Vol'jin who came from afar in the Lost Islands near the continent of Kalimdor, but unfortunately the plan could not keep up with the change.
A sudden storm at sea caused the Darkspear clan's fleet to miss the rendezvous.
Although an inventory afterward revealed that there was not much loss of personnel, the transport ship provided by the Blackwater Pirates was seriously damaged and had to be docked on a nearby desert island for temporary repairs.
Although Sarlayan was worried about the failure to wait for Vol'jin's fleet for a long time, it was impossible for him to keep waiting at the Lost Islands with the fleet.
"no solution anymore."
Sighing helplessly, Sarlayan said to Tandre: "Let's set off first. After the army lands on Kalimdor, let Kul Tiras' ships search for their whereabouts on the sea."
Tandre nodded calmly: "Okay, brother-in-law."
"As far as I know, it has been a season of frequent storms at sea recently. The troll fleet may have encountered a storm."
"Is there a storm at sea..."
Sarlayan smiled bitterly and rubbed his brows: "That's right, who made Archimonde choose to land on Kalimdor in mid-summer in July... At this point, I can only wish Woking and the others good luck."
A few years ago, Thalayan had met the young Tandre when he was learning the ways of the Thornspeakers from the old bear Orfa in Kul Tiras.
Sarlayan still remembers that Tandre was very simple and honest when he was a child. He once innocently shouted a slogan, saying that he wanted to become the naval admiral of Kul Tiras when he grew up.
A few years later, Tandre's wish has come true... albeit in a way he never expected as a child.
"Time flies so fast... In the blink of an eye, that little kid who was still wearing crotchless pants has grown so big."
Looking at Tandre, who was commanding calmly under the guidance of Cyrus, Sarlayan sighed with emotion.
"Ha~"
A familiar, slightly mocking voice came from behind Sarlayan: "Kid, how old are you to begin to lament life so early?"
