Chapter 4: Ajh-Kahet
The combined army, consisting of Arathi Lamplighters, Horde Champions, Alliance soldiers, and Sunreavers, began their march from Light’s Redoubt into the heart of Azj-Kahet, the underground domain of the Nerubians. The tension in the air was palpable as they moved deeper into enemy territory, prepared for the worst. Each soldier, whether a mage, warrior, or healer, carried the weight of their shared goal: to storm Azj-Kahet and end the horrors brought by the Nerubians. Despite uneasy alliances and personal doubts, their resolve was unified as they ventured into the darkness, the grandeur of Azj-Kahet looming ahead.
The first clash with the Nerubians came quickly. As the army entered the heart of Azj-Kahet, they encountered a fierce resistance from the Nerubian Ascended, Void-infused archers, and towering brutes. The battle was brutal, with the Nerubians pushing relentlessly, overwhelming the frontlines. The Arathi Lamplighters and Horde Champions did their best to hold the line, but the Alliance forces quickly began to buckle under the intense pressure of Nerubian magic and shadow attacks. The Sunreavers worked tirelessly to protect their comrades, but the battle was becoming a losing one as more soldiers fell to the dark forces. Despite the growing losses, the army fought on, unwilling to abandon their mission.
As the battle raged, the army found itself trapped, surrounded by the Nerubians’ encroaching forces. Thick webs descended from above, cutting off their retreat and trapping them in a deadly vice. The army was pushed back, their defensive magic faltering as the Lamplighters’ holy flames dimmed under the weight of the Void. Desperation set in, and the soldiers feared they would be overwhelmed and annihilated. It was at this critical moment that the Severed Threads, a sect of renegade Nerubians who had broken away from the Queen’s rule, emerged from the shadows. These mysterious figures cut through the Nerubian forces with unnatural precision, guiding the army through hidden tunnels to safety and offering a brief reprieve.
With the help of the Severed Threads, the army regrouped, bolstered by the arrival of reinforcements. Renown leaders from the Horde and Alliance led a new wave of soldiers, and together they advanced toward the Nerubian capital. The army marched through the city of Threads, pushing forward to the gates of Nerubar Palace, where the Nerubian Queen’s dark rule originated. As part of the forces held their position outside to fend off reinforcements, the others stormed the palace, ready to confront the Queen and end her reign of terror. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation, knowing the final battle was near.
The raid on Nerubar Palace culminated in a fierce battle with the Nerubian Queen herself. The palace, filled with twisting corridors and dark magic, became the stage for the final confrontation. The Queen, wielding Void magic and commanding her forces with terrifying power, fought back with all her might. But the combined strength of the army was too much for her. With a final, decisive strike, the Nerubian Queen was deposed, and the city of Azj-Kahet began to fall silent. The victory, hard-won and at great cost, brought an end to her reign and marked the beginning of the Nerubians’ downfall.
The combined forces, though battered and bruised, knew they had secured a crucial victory—one that would echo across the land and ensure their survival.
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