At least someone is. Seeing as I had a nightsaber in that race, I’m rather insulted by their attempt, even ignoring Jaina Sue-mores 180. Then again, this is MoP 2.0, so letting the part of the alliance who has an investment down is a theme.
His aches(which warn him of things according to the BtS Novel) are tied to the Divine Bell… which was forged from Ra-Den’s flesh and Y’Shaarj’s Breath. The Blade of the Black Empire is rumored to be a claw of Y’Shaarj…
Looking into it, he had a vision in the Prophet’s Lesson, during Cata. It may have been something he got from Velen after Velen shared one of his visions with him.
Her name is referrenced once by Azshara while talking to Thalyssra probably, but we don’t know if Tyrande is also in there, some text are more pointing towards Shandris.
However Blizzard did said her story will continue in 8.2 if I remember it right.
Actually, being completely honest, I like seeing him quote Zhu. At least the characters are acknowledging the similarities between MoP and BfA. And it’s nice seeing continuity.