Facts have proved that the Kingdom of Lordaeron has never been monolithic.
The basis of the rule of the Menethil family is the city of Lordaeron. After all, this is the foundation and pillar of the Arathor Empire's northward expansion.
The Arathi Plateau, the cradle of human origin, is the land that nurtured newborn humans.
However, the pursuit of more fertile land prompted humans to continuously advance northward. Keldaron Fortress was the northernmost fortress of mankind at that time, and it was the frontline against the troll army.
After Emperor Thoradin and the high elves teamed up to defeat the Troll Empire, humanity's expansion was no longer hampered.
As a result, the Arathor Empire was essentially divided.
The direct blood descendants of Thoradin the Great went south to seek a place to stay. The conservative nobles stayed in Stromgarde to cultivate the birthplace. More city citizens went north and north and then north, crossing the Hillsbrad Hills and crossing the Alterac Mountains, arrived at Silverpine Forest, and came to Hearthglen.
Just like the Barov family occupied the Keldaron Fortress during the Arathor Empire and turned the Lake Center Castle into their own property, the pioneers who went north were essentially cutting off the legacy of the empire.
The most successful among them is naturally the Menethil family.
Compared with the Lake District of Lordamre, the Arathi Plateau is too barren.
The reborn city of Lordaeron became the most important city in the north, and gradually turned itself into the heart of the human world.
So the dignitaries of Hearthglen chose to surrender and join.
But this does not mean that the residents of Hearthglen are completely convinced by the rule of House Menethil.
After all, now that the undead natural disaster is coming, it is only a hundred years since the Arathor Empire split.
It had only been more than 20 years since Anduin Lothar exchanged Emperor Thoradin's de jure royal power for the restoration of Stormwind City. The mountain people of Hearthglen recognized the authority of Lordaeron and criticized Terenas Menai. Oppression of Hill II.
Therefore, Tirion Fordring easily gained the support of the people of Hearthglen at this critical moment.
Not because he was once the titular lord of Hearthglen.
It was because his successor had a good way of collecting taxes and was too incompetent militarily.
In the face of the crazy offensive of the natural disaster's minions, the people certainly have more trust in the brilliant record of the former high lord Tirion Fordring.
The common people are simple, but also cunning and cunning...
Whoever can lead us to survive is our great lord, and there is nothing wrong with him.
Hearth Valley, as its name suggests, is surrounded by mountains like a fireplace. While it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, it also cuts off the possibility of the people of Hearth Valley escaping.
Although some people still suspected that the tragedy in Lordaeron was a not-so-funny joke, the Legion of Bones could not fake it, and the undead disaster was really coming.
Tirion Fordring struggled to persuade the neutrals and ruthlessly suppressed the opponents, and finally made the people of Hearthglen believe one thing - the Kingdom of Lordaeron was over, and now the world is full of white skeletons. You must break out of the mountains and open the passage to Andorhal to gain true safety.
Why?
Because the Kingdom of Alterac is so aggressive!
Now that the city of Lordaeron has fallen, only the Barov family and the Kingdom of Alterac seem to be very capable of fighting.
Carlos Heaven's old father-in-law, in order to suppress Alterac, Terenas widely spread the news that the Barov family ruled Alterac with iron blood.
In peacetime, this would naturally be negative news and would make freedmen who were inclined to immigrate consider the safety of their property.
Isn’t the problem now that the undead natural disaster has broken out?
All those who were once militaristic and ruthless have become beacons of hope in times of life and death.
Tirion Fordring convinced the vast majority of the lords of Hearthglen that there was no way out and that they must open up contact with Alterac City to truly survive the crisis.
"You guys hold on to Hearthglen, I'll lead my men to fight them out!"
Tirion Fordring's "fearless" spirit of sacrifice moved the people of Hearthglen.
The false great lord asked his subordinates to contribute money and effort to seclusion, while the real great lord took the lead in the charge.
As a result, the Lord of Hearthglen designated by the city of Lordaeron was imprisoned in a high tower, and Tirion Fordring struggled to select 6,000 people from the militia of Hearthglen to prepare to break out of the encirclement.
When a natural disaster struck, the people of Hearthglen were all in arms. More than 30,000 militiamen took advantage of the geographical advantage to defend Hearthglen. Alsace really couldn't get in for a while. However, there are fields and mines in Hearth Valley but no pastures. The entire valley has been plundered, including the old pack horses, and the ration for six thousand people is already the limit.
In this way, after passing through the house three times without entering, Tirion Fordring just glanced at his wife from a distance in the crowd of farewells, then mounted his horse and prepared to go to war.
Although Tirion Fordring accurately judged when the city of Lordaeron was destroyed that relying on the remaining power of Lordaeron could not stop the Scourge from raging, he never thought that the Scourge of the Undead would wreak havoc so fast.
Originally, Tirion Fordring's plan was to gather refugees along the way to expand his strength, and then go to Andorhal to join Carlos.
But the reality is that Fording was unlucky. Arthas turned back to the city of Lordaeron and lost his position. Otherwise, it was unknown whether the six thousand soldiers he led could break out of Hearthglen.
I have to lament that the rich timber and mineral resources in Hearth Valley have nurtured these unruly mountain people.
Pulling logs requires animal power, and transporting ore requires animal power. Although there are not many war horses in Hearthglen, there are really many horses.
It must be emphasized again that unlike the city of Lordaeron, which is the center of the kingdom, and incomparable with the Arathi Plateau and Alterac Plateau, which have their own livestock industry, Hearthglen can gather 6,000 horses, which is really not a big deal. Small miracles.
Attacking from a high position, even if Tirion Fordring took the lead and even if he had heavy armored cavalry to open the way, the breakout battle would still be extremely difficult.
The Scourge's numerical superiority was terrifying.
After rushing out of the mountain pass and arriving at the plain farmland to count the number of people, the number of 713 killed seemed shocking.
Moreover, the once densely populated manor turned into a ghost, with only wandering skeleton guards and hoarse roaring ghouls breaking the tranquility of the night.
"Lord Fording, what should we do?"
The joy of breaking out of the siege has not dissipated. A hearty battle stimulated the nerves of the soldiers in Hearthglen. The morale of Tirion Fordring's team was acceptable.
So Tirion Fordring didn't say anything depressing, he just ordered everyone to eat some dry food, feed their mounts some beans and ale, and then sent out the rangers to explore the surroundings.
The ride returns were in bad shape.
There was no refugee wave at all.
It was only then that Tirion Fordring realized Carlos's true intention towards the Silver Dawn.
"Can you still hold on?"
"No problem, Lord Fording."
"Gather everyone, set off overnight and rush to Andorhal."
Tirion Fordring made the decision to join Carlos as soon as possible.
