The Enemy of My Enemy

Outland offered Illidan distance from Azeroth, but not safety. Maiev captured him there before Vashj and Kael’thas intervened. The blood elf prince pledged his people’s service in exchange for help with their hunger for magic.

The shattered world already had a ruler. Magtheridon drew demonic reinforcements through portals and held Black Temple. Illidan’s forces closed those routes and joined Akama, whose people wanted the sanctuary taken back from its occupier. Together they defeated the pit lord.

Illidan claimed the victory as lordship over Outland. Akama would discover that removing Magtheridon had not restored his people’s freedom. Nor had conquest concealed Illidan from Kil’jaeden: the demon lord found him and demanded another attempt against the Frozen Throne.