Battle for Azeroth: Alliance Starting Scenario (Spoilers!)

BFA Posted 2018/02/09 at 1:56 AM by Squishei

NobbelThis post includes spoilers for the Alliance introduction scenario for Battle for Azeroth.Nobbel's YouTube channel.Horde Starting ScenarioBattle for Azeroth: Tides of War

Anduin Wrynn: Our enemies remain one step ahead of us. We must close that gap.

Anduin Wrynn: The time has come to call upon old allies in distant lands, and to see the true might of the Alliance made whole again.

Anduin Wrynn: Pack your bags and report to Swormwind Keep immediately. You're heading for Kul Tiras.

Anduin Wrynn

Lady Jaina Proudmoore: The Horde has just run wild through Stormwind and you want to send me home?!

Lady Jaina Proudmoore: We should head for Zandalar immediately and deliver those animals to justice!

Anduin Wrynn: Underestimating our enemy has already cost us enough lives.

Anduin Wrynn: There is now a more important task at hand, Jaina. Something only you can do.

The Nation of Kul Tiras

Grand Admiral Jes-Tereth: My king, the Lady Jaina's ship is ready to set sail.

Anduin Wrynn: Thank you, admiral. This hero will be joining her.

Anduin Wrynn: Kul Tiras must pledge their fleet to the Alliance. Can I count on you, Jaina?

Lady Jaina Proudmoore: I will see it done. I will do anything to defeat the Horde.

Anduin Wrynn: <Sigh.> That is what I am afraid of...

The Old Knight

A not implemented cinematic plays and the player ends up in a cell with Flynn Fairwind.

"Sail through Boralus main canal & meet Katherine scene."

Out Like Flynn

Flynn: Alright, here's the plan:
Flynn: Hit me.
Flynn: Come on, hit me.
Flynn: AUGH OH, YOU BRUTE!
Flynn: GUARD! GUARD! HELP! HELP!
Ashvane Jailer: Hey! What's going on in there?!
Flynn: Quick! Hit that lever!

Flynn: Riot boys! Give 'em hell!
Flynn: Let's find the head jailer for this cell block and get his key!
Flynn: Told him he'd regret lockin' me up. Now where's my stuff...
Flynn: Ahh, that's better! I felt naked without these!
Flynn: Let's get down to the lower levels and look for a way out.

Flynn: Something touched my leg!
Flynn: Wait wait, no. It was just my other leg. We're good.

Ashvane Jailer: You! Stop right there!
<Jailer gets eaten by beast.>
Ashvane Jailer: Wh-what?!
Ashvane Jailer: No! Noooo!
Flynn: O...kayyyy...
Flynn: It's time to go. Our ride should be waiting for us just up the beach.

Flynn: Right on time, as usual. Thanks for coming on such short notice!
<Get on the getaway boat with Taelia.>
Taelia: We have to stop meeting like this.
Flynn: I know, I know. But I got something BIG on Ashvane.
Flynn: Plus I made a friend! Crime-buddy, Taelia. Taelia, crime-buddy.
Taelia: Wait...I recognize you...
Taelia: You arrived with Jaina Proudmoore! You're the Alliance emissary!
Flynn: Wait, Jaina's back? How did that go over with Katherine?
Taelia: You literally just broke the emissary out of an Ashvane prison. How do you think it went?
Taelia: Ashvane won't be happy about your little stunt. There are probably bounty hunters looking for you as we speak.
Taelia: You'll be safe in the market though. They wouldn't dare try anything here.
Flynn: Thanks for the lift, Tae. I'll see you at the tavern.

Get Your Bearings

Taelia: Than you for helping Flynn. I've been bailing him out of trouble since we were kids.

My name's Taelia. I'm with the Proudmoore Guard.

You must be wondering why I'd help you after Katherine turned away the Alliance.

Let's just say things here in Kul Tiras are a little more complicated than they appear. I'll get you up to speed soon enough.

For now, let me show you around the marketplace.

The outer wall hosts a marketplace that is second to none. Merchants from all over Azeroth dock here to trade their goods.
For most visitors, the market is all they ever see of Boralus. Beyond the Great Gate lies the city proper, and very few outsiders are allowed inside.

Curse it! We'll have to continue without him... wait, what is that?
This looks like ice magic... Jaina must have come this way!
We must press deeper into the forest! Form up!
The beasts bar the way. Cut through them!
There appears to be a structure in the distance. That must be where Jaina was headed!

So you are allied with house Proudmoore, then? I imagine you've come here for news of Jaina, then. There's no other reason you'd come this far north.

Captain Denholm, I have conscripted these men for a special mission. I order you to stand aside and allow us to pass!
By order of the queen, none shall pass this gate. Not even you.
We don't have time for this! Soldiers, stand with me!
Enough, I yield!
You can pass, Reade, but the queen will hear of this! You'll never set foot in Boralus again!
That is a risk I must take, Captain. Soldiers, on me.
Jaina!? She is the purpose of this expedition? But that's treason!

Here we go, this be the path!
I have a feeling they're not going to open that gate for us when we return...
We will find a way, Mace, once we find Jaina. Thoughts, Yorrick?
It's likely she would've followed the road to look for shelter.
Very well, that's where we will begin.

House Proudmoore runs the military. The city guard and marines all answer to Lord Admiral Katherine Proudmoore. Technically, she rules the entire nation.
House Ashvane controls the nation's wealth. The Ashvane Company holds all of the official state contracts for trade and production.
Pretty much everybody works for them in one way or another. Even the gangs.

The Alliance is prepared to offer a large reward for Jaina's return.
Jaina's jailers arrived here only a few days ago to carry out her exile. If we hurry, we may be able to find her before it's too late.

Jaina! I never lost faith that when the hour grew darkest, you would stand with us once more.

Looks as if Boralus is already in its death throes.
Remember, the primary objective is recovering Lady Ashvane's weapons.
Though while we're here, may as well see what other treasures we can find.
I'll circle above and call out anything that looks interesting.
I've spotted one of Kul Tiran's finest rallying his troops in the courtyard ahead.
Defeating him will cause disorder among their ranks, making it easier for you to move through the city.
Ha! Look at them scatter. Without their leadership, these humans are worthless.
I've spotted Lady Ashvane in the next district. Hurry and you may be able to cut her off.

I will never surrender the city to you, Ashvane.
Surrender? Ha! You misunderstand, my lady. I want you to watch while your city burns.
Why would I save a failure, Ashvane?
I see now that entertaining her delusions of taking this city were a waste of my efforts, a mistake I will now gladly rectify.
You will serve as an example of what happens to those who invoke my wrath. Let Azeroth tremble at my power!
Lord Admiral, we must get you to safety now! A massive tidal wave is approaching the city!

So Lady Ashvane is in league with Azshara? Interesting. Though it changes little about our objective.
You'll have to remove that beast from your path if you hope to catch Ashvane.
I've spotted Ashvane's entourage crossing the bridge. In order to catch them you'll need to remove a pair of troublesome naga from your path.
Ashvane has retreated to the castle and has nowhere left to run. Time to end this hunt.
Well done claiming the azerite weapons, but we need to move quickly.
A tidal wave is rushing towards the city. It's time to leave Boralus to its fate.

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Comment by MeoligelThey did it again. “Lawful-passive alliance”… Come on Blizzard.Comment by ChrolliSpeaking of breaking out of captivity....does it seem like Flynn may be related to Budd somehow? lolComment by Random771452The alliance one is so empty... The Horde had way more stuff.So The Horde get to run through Stormwind and pretty much ramsack it, rescue any casualties they had from the war...and what? Alliance play family issues with Jaina? Oh its gonna be fun being Alliance this Expansion... -_-Comment by Random771452They did it again. “Lawful-passive alliance”… Come on Blizzard.Comment by MightylorddkIt annoys me that people just forgot that Jaina just abandoned the people during the greatest crisis Azeroth has ever faced.

So she just shows up to slaughter some horde prisoners and Anduin just gives her a big hug and all is forgiven?Comment by Random771452It annoys me that people just forgot that Jaina just abandoned the people during the greatest crisis Azeroth has ever faced.

So she just shows up to slaughter some horde prisoners and Anduin just gives her a big hug and all is forgiven?Blizzard writes for the Horde and the Alliance player is spat in the face and told to enjoy it or switch factionsComment by Mightylorddk
Horde get to kill Alliance and the Alliance gets to piss off on some dumpster fire wasting time dealing with things that AREN'T KILLING HORDE. Pretty tired of this crap. We WANT TO KILL HORDE AND NOTHING MORE.

Sorry reclaim Lordaeron? no,Alliance attacks Undercity, fails, nd Sylvanas destroys it on her own terms, filling it plague as Alliance idiots are trapped inside. The Alliance doens't do ANYTHING but LOSE. And remember, this is in response to Teldrassil being DESTROYED BY THE HORDE.Comment by MightylorddkAnd you play the faction Blizzard writes for. Shut the hell up. When the story is a 'faction neutral one' everyone gets lore, when it's a 'faction war' Blizzard writes for the Horde and the Alliance player is spat in the face and told to enjoy it or switch factionsComment by avatarofshadowIs Anduin Wrynn under some kind of reverse curse where he ages normally while everyone else remains the same age ? I'm not in the Alpha, but I bet those two kids are still running around Stormwind, fighting over that doll.

Though, I haven't seen Lil' Timmy in awhile. They should bring him back as "Tim." and have him working at the Enchanting shop.Comment by Random771452That is because the Alliance Scenario is obviously incomplete.Comment by AldarixNot sure why people are getting so upset when it's still Alpha? If it was Beta and close to ending I would understand. I think everyone also has to understand that we have one Scenario for Horde before players go to Zandalar and one Alliance Scenario going into Kul'Tiras. I would personally wait to see what the initial quest lines are for Zandalar and if Alliance have a scenario at Teldrassil to even the game play.Comment by BobbyTheBuilderNot sure why people are getting so upset when it's still Alpha? If it was Beta and close to ending I would understand. I think everyone also has to understand that we have one Scenario for Horde before players go to Zandalar and one Alliance Scenario going into Kul'Tiras. I would personally wait to see what the initial quest lines are for Zandalar and if Alliance have a scenario at Teldrassil to even the game play.Comment by KeydiamNot sure why people are getting so upset when it's still Alpha? If it was Beta and close to ending I would understand. I think everyone also has to understand that we have one Scenario for Horde before players go to Zandalar and one Alliance Scenario going into Kul'Tiras. I would personally wait to see what the initial quest lines are for Zandalar and if Alliance have a scenario at Teldrassil to even the game play.Horde lost its warchief twice, and still they are being favored by blizzard. keep saying that to yourself, biased alliance :pComment by musicallittle1I didn't watch this, and I skipped the comments, just so I could vent lol. Anyone else sick and tired of the forced scenarios? I get so angry, and log-out, every time one of my alts comes up to the "do the broken shore scenario AGAIN" as I am working on their class mounts. I DON'T WANT TO DO IT AGAIN. I didn't want to do it the first time. Or the intro scenario to Legion, which was at least multiplayer so I could do it with my husband. These single-person FORCED story scenarios scattered through-out really make me mad :( And sad. So sad-mad.Comment by etheldald

It doesn't really matter. The Alliance scenario is, when compared to the one of the Horde, still extremely boring. You get a cliche rogue character to tag along, you get to kill some Kul Tiras prison guards, all the while the Horde is busy killing the Alliance in their scenario. And this will not change, meaning the Alliance players again get the short end of the stick. Just like they did in MoP with robo cat. Alliance players are tired of getting handled like second class players, whenever a faction war happens. Cataclysm was the worst offender in that regard.

Comment by SilverDragon234Don't you worry, Katherine. We'll put Ashvane and Waycrest out of commission. :)Comment by RightheroIt annoys me that people just forgot that Jaina just abandoned the people during the greatest crisis Azeroth has ever faced.

So she just shows up to slaughter some horde prisoners and Anduin just gives her a big hug and all is forgiven?Comment by KalidiarHello

intro quest for alliance is still available in alpha. You just have to take monk and use zen teleport to go to stormwind or use the "change faction" button to return to home city and the quest will pop.

Btw, i visited old world content and cannot kill old world boss like Garr behind Firelands portal or Sha of Anger in Kun-Lai Suimmit. It's just a squish thing to change, Blizzard will change it, it's just to explain to Wowhead readers that we are 110 with 190 ilvl items and 16k HP and it's not a good idea to test farming in old raids and dungeons right now :)

I also take time to visit darkmoon faire before the end of the event, i see no new merchant or new area at this point

Cannot find legion or draenor portal from stormwind city in this build so will try with old quests and bugged scenario :)Comment by Keydiam
hmm yeah, speak for yourself, i can't wait to help jaina surpassing her hatred if thats gonna be her story,is a character that i, personally always liked even in wc3.
kul tiras should have been her home,lordaeron and theramore should have been as well.
you are forgetting that IS ALPHA and this is not complete.
blizzard literally sell this xpac about kul tiras being "her home".
And i am seeing people getting angry because she left dalaran, this people don't understand that she hates the horde with all his heart, and we DON'T KNOW where she has been, they said that they will explain.
You don't like jaina? then you should probably consider leaving the game or going horde, because literally blizzard sell this as her being a main character.
in the horde scenario they made her look like a monster of ice magic being even more stronger than thalysraComment by SweartAnduin Wrynn: <Sigh.> That is what I am afraid of...

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