Rise of Azshara - 8.2 War Campaign Playthrough (Story Spoilers)

PTR Posted 2019/05/02 at 5:13 PM by Neryssa

WARNING: Story spoilers below! Do not read past this point if you don't want to be spoiled!

The Horde questline was done with a character who sided with Saurfang, but we have Sylvanas Loyalist parts as well.

This Article is part of our Patch 8.2 - Build 30262 Datamining Coverage

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Alliance IntroductionPayment in Kind

Anduin Wrynn: Jaina, <player>. We are faced with a dire situation.
Master Mathias Shaw: Our spies report that the Banshee has ordered the execution of Baine Bloodhoof.
Anduin Wrynn: We must rescue him at once. I know what I ask of you. To infiltrate Orgrimmar--
Lady Jaina Proudmoore: I will do it.
Master Mathias Shaw: Are you certain? It's an immense risk.
Lady Jaina Proudmoore: Baine defied his warchief by returning Derek to us. To me. He's risked more than anyone.
Lady Jaina Proudmoore: If Baine dies, we might lose our last hope of bringing this war to a peaceful end. And peace is worth the risk.
Anduin Wrynn: Thank you, Jaina. There isn't much time, so make haste. May the Light be with you all.

Stay of ExecutionHorde IntroductionVisions of Danger

Spiritwalker Ussoh: A figure emerged from the shadows. Angry. Vengeful. The warchief.
Spiritwalker Ussoh: She spoke but a word, and Baine's life... flickered out.
Spiritwalker Ussoh: The spirits whisper that this vision will come to pass before the next sunrise.
Lor'themar Theron: By the Sunwell... We have to stop this!

Old AlliesOld Allies

Lor'themar Theron: Baine Bloodhoof represents all that is best in the Horde. We cannot stand by and let his light be snuffed out.
Lor'themar Theron: But know this: When the warchief learns of our defiance, her wrath will be swift... and terrible.
Lor'themar Theron: In the end, we all must choose our path. And that choice will have consequences.
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If you're a Sylvanas Loyalist, after reporting to Nathanos:
Nathanos Blightcaller: So Lor'themar shows his true colors at last.
Nathanos Blightcaller: A pity he has sided with Baine, but I am not entirely surprised. This is not his first betrayal.
Nathanos Blightcaller: Play along for now. I'll send word ahead. These traitors are in for a surprise once they reach Bloodhoof.

Stay of ExecutionStay of Execution Scenario

Horde:
Thrall: I have not walked these halls since we faced Garrosh.
Varok Saurfang: Vol'jin reopened these halls to provide shelter when the Legion invaded.
Varok Saurfang: Now Sylvanas uses them to train her elite soldiers and build her Azerite weapons.
Underhold Elite Guard: Halt! This area is off limits!
Thrall: Stay your hand. We're only here to--
Underhold Elite Guard: That's Saurfang! Kill the traitors!
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Alliance:
Master Mathias Shaw: She's holding Baine in the halls deep beneath Orgrimmar. This way.
Off-Duty Mech Jockey: I promise you're gonna love this surprise, pookie!
Master Mathias Shaw: Just need a moment to get this gate open.
Off-Duty Mech Jockey: Aw, I always love your surprises, honey bun.
Lady Jaina Proudmoore: Someone's on the other side.
Off-Duty Mech Jockey: What the-- Who are these clowns?
Off-Duty Mech Jockey: The Alliance! Awwww... this ain't gonna be good!
Master Mathias Shaw: They'll sound the alarm when they thaw.
Lady Jaina Proudmoore: Baine might not have that long. Come on!

From this point on, the scenario is the same for both Horde and Alliance

Master Mathias Shaw: Keep a close eye on them, <player>.
Varok Saurfang: Stay on your guard, <player>.
Varok Saurfang: I did not expect the Alliance to be here.
Master Mathias Shaw: Not the first time we've had to move against a corrupt warchief.
Varok Saurfang: Or a sovereign king. Slain in his own home.
Master Mathias Shaw: A home that still stands. Can you say the same for Teldrassil?
Lady Jaina Proudmoore: Enough! We aren't here to fight each other.
Thrall: Stay focused. Baine's life is all that matters right now.
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Master Mathias Shaw: Looks like Baine is being held just ahead.
Varok Saurfang: It seems we must get past her first.

We datamined broadcast texts during this part of the scenario

Alliance:
Genn Greymane: Good to have you back, Jaina. Why did King Anduin summon you?
Lady Jaina Proudmoore: Sylvanas ordered the execution of Baine Bloodhoof. Anduin sent us into Orgrimmar to rescue them.
Genn Greymane: You risked your lives to save a leader of the Horde?!
Lady Jaina Proudmoore: After what he did for Derek, I felt I owed him a debt. We received some unexpected help from Saurfang... and Thrall.
Lady Jaina Proudmoore: We had a common enemy. Sylvanas wanted us at each other's throats. Perhaps that's what Azshara wants, too.
Genn Greymane: Hold on... are you suggesting we lay down our arms and fight beside them? After all they've done?!
Lady Jaina Proudmoore: No. Merely that we direct our efforts against Azshara instead of the Horde. That could buy time for Saurfang's rebellion to take root.
Genn Greymane: Very well. We will focus on defeating the naga queen. But if the Horde turns against us, they will answer for it.
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Horde:
Lor'themar Theron: Proudmoore and Shaw risked their lives to rescue Baine? Unexpected.
First Arcanist Thalyssra: Is it? Not long ago, Alliance and Horde fought together to liberate Suramar from the Legion.
Lor'themar Theron: Cooperation between our sides has been the exception, not the rule. More often, we are at each other's throats.
First Arcanist Thalyssra: The animosity only benefits Azshara. Her power is considerable. Divided, we are no match for her--or the master she serves.
Lor'themar Theron: Sylvanas has the loyalty of the people. So long as she is warchief, this war will rage within their hearts. We cannot stop it.
First Arcanist Thalyssra: Perhaps we do not need to. It might be enough to direct our attacks against Azshara rather than the Alliance.
Lor'themar Theron: That plan would infuriate Blightcaller... which makes me like it all the more. Hmm... "It stops when you turn from one another and walk away..."
First Arcanist Thalyssra: What was that?
Lor'themar Theron: A lesson once taught to Jaina Proudmoore and me. Your counsel is wise, Thalyssra. Our focus must be on ending Azshara's reign.
Lor'themar Theron: But if the Alliance undermines our efforts, the flames of war will rise once again.
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If you're loyal to Sylvanas, after reporting to Nathanos once more:
Nathanos Blightcaller: Saurfang, Thrall, the Alliance... it is vexing to allow our quarry to believe they escaped us. But we must trust in the warchief's plan.
Nathanos Blightcaller: Soon your loyalty will face an even greater test. I do hope you prove worthy of the Dark Lady's favor.
Nathanos Blightcaller: I have been recalled to Orgrimmar. Remain in Nazjatar. Keep playing along with these traitorous vipers... until you are summoned.

Learning to Walk AwayThe Fall of Shan BuThe Fall of Shan Bu

Lady Jaina Proudmoore: Hand over the Archmage and I may yet allow you to walk out of here, Lor'themar.
Lor'themar Theron: Proudmoore! You will release my people from the Violet Hold, or I will cut you down myself!
Lady Jaina Proudmoore: Your people are legitimate prisoners of war. They orchestrated an attack on Darnassus from MY city-
Lor'themar Theron: The Sunreavers knew NOTHING of Garrosh's raid on Darnassus!
Taran Zhu: ENOUGH!! There will be no more bloodshed today.
Taran Zhu: I see now why your Alliance and Horde cannot stop fighting.
Taran Zhu: Every reprisal is itself an act of aggression, and every act of aggression triggers immediate reprisal.
Lady Jaina Proudmoore: They have undermined EVERY attempt at peace!
Lor'themar Theron: I must protect my sovereign people.
Taran Zhu: SILENCE! YOU must break the cycle.
Taran Zhu: It ends TODAY. Here. The cycle ends when you, Regent Lord, and you, Lady Proudmoore, turn from one another. And walk. Away.

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Comment by Grim32Great demonstration of the events. Real shame Blizzard is hard set on going down this route, that next to no Horde fan wanted. (Sylvannas being the next Garrosh, and Forcing the player to make these actions)Comment by EillasWhen you defeat the Sunreaver Magister he ice blocks apparently. I was teleported, but he seemed frozen in an ice blockComment by RainloverMust hide from Elite Guards, defeats entire raid one shot.... Nice logicComment by Ovidiu30What’s really funny is the elites don’t hit hard at all but the regular goblins are overturned. They were hitting me for 15-16k each hit and would pull in groups of 3-4.Comment by omedon666Does anyone know yet if 8.2 signals a completely detached “Main change” moment in regards to stories like this?

What I mean is, how much war campaign/rep do you need to start in at the 8.2 story beats? I really wanna ditch my current horde main but I put a lot of rep grinding into her before class balance caught up with her and made her less fun than other alts I’ve since leveled. Will anyone new I designate have to do everything my original horde main did? Usually that might seem an obvious yes, but there’s been an achievement to “complete” the war campaign on both sides, which I have, and this also might be a clear cut “suramar to broken shore” separation.

Do we know the details yet on this front?Comment by SilverDragon234There will be no player choice here. The Horde will always betray Sylvanas. She is young and weak, and will always be that way.Comment by LostelfThe Sunreaver is implemented. He's the last guy you fight who, thankfully, iceblocks before he can be killed.

I'd be pissed if I had to kill the guy who helped me get Quel'delar.

NPC: Magister HathorelComment by PandaferaNah, I can't see Sylvanas like a new Garrosh.
But seeing Thrall, Lorthemar and Jaina meeting each other on Orgrimmar saying "what are you doing here" is just like that spider man point at spider man meme.
lol

https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/mobile/000/023/397/C-658VsXoAo3ovC.jpgComment by MaljinwoThrall: I have not walked these halls since we faced Garrosh.
Varok Saurfang: Vol'jin reopened these halls to provide shelter when the Legion invaded.Comment by JaceDraccusThrall: I have not walked these halls since we faced Garrosh.
Varok Saurfang: Vol'jin reopened these halls to provide shelter when the Legion invaded.Comment by OlieronFinally real horde together against edgy corpse! Like horde fans want.Comment by CyberiumI’m rather intrigued by the lack of Pandaren interference during this expansion, consider how relevant it is to Pandaria storyline in more ways than one.Comment by BlaketonSo, how did the Horde get a second Dark Warden?Comment by SoeroahPeople didn't like Taran Zhu but to this day I think that rant was one of the best written and most important lessons Warcraft has ever offered.Comment by ItacolomiSo, how did the Horde get a second Dark Warden?Comment by BlahblahwhateverNathanos Blightcaller: Saurfang, Thrall, the Alliance... it is vexing to allow our quarry to believe they escaped us. But we must trust in the warchief's plan.

So Sylvannas is Qanon? Just when I thought this story couldn't get anymore stupid...Comment by RobNajjarSo, how did the Horde get a second Dark Warden?Comment by BlahblahwhateverSaurfang, Thrall, the Alliance... it is vexing to allow our quarry to believe they escaped us. But we must trust in the warchief's plan.Comment by IruxosWe knew Sylvanas would turn against the living, sooner or laterComment by DarksunStill not amused with story line and how is this still different than garrosh one?

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