Gates of the Abyss

This article or section contains lore taken from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, the manuals, and official bonus maps.

Gates of the Abyss is the chapter 5 of the Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne alliance campaign, Curse of the Blood Elves.

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Illidan Stormrage: "Long ago, after Draenor's explosion, a brutal Pit Lord named Magtheridon rallied the surviving orcs and took control of Outland. Since then, his forces have grown strong."
Prince Kael'thas: "How, master? If most of the orcs were killed when this world exploded, how has he bolstered his ranks?"
Illidan Stormrage: "By using the very portals that tore the planet apart. Many of Ner'zhul's dimensional gates still stand, young prince. Magtheridon lures scores of hapless demons through them daily."
Prince Kael'thas: "Then we must seal them permanently."
Illidan Stormrage: "Yes. We will seek out each of the gates and I will close them myself. Once they have been sealed, we will move against Magtheridon's Black Citadel, and claim Outland as our own."

Prince Kael'thas: "It's working. Illidan is closing the portal! We've got to buy him more time!"

Prince Kael'thas: "Master, Magtheridon must have discovered us! His orcs have already begun their assault!"
Illidan Stormrage: "Our forces must hold them back while we search for the dimensional gates!"

Prince Kael'thas: "Magtheridon's forces have besieged that Draenei village! If we drive them back, the Draenei will join us in our fight!"

Akama: "I am Akama, Elder Sage of the draenei. Lord Illidan promised to rid us of our ancient enemies in exchange for our loyalty. These cursed orcs serve Magtheridon--a terrible lord whose Black Citadel lies to the west. Under his command, the orcs hunted us to the brink of extinction. But now, with Lord Illidan behind us, we will fight back and retake our ancestral lands."
Vashj: "We also serve Illidan, old one."
Akama: "Very well, stranger.."

Illidan Stormrage: "I'll get to work on this gate. Kael, I'll need you to defend me just as before."
Prince Kael'thas: "Be wary, master! More demons are emerging from the gate!"
Prince Kael'thas: "The gate is closing. Fight on, my warriors!"

Prince Kael'thas: "Master, the final dimensional gate is surrounded by demons! We're going to have a serious fight on our hands."
Illidan Stormrage: "Do not fear the demons, Kael. In time, they will call you master!"
Prince Kael'thas: "The gate is opening! More demons are charging through!"
Prince Kael'thas: "The gate is nearly closed. We must stand fast!"
Illidan Stormrage: "The final gateway is closing! Hold fast, my warriors! Our victory is at hand!"

Draenei Stalker: "Thank you, strangers. The wretched orcs nearly had us this time. If you seek to put an end to them, then our bravest warriors will assist you."
Draenei Vindicator: "Old Akama told us of your exploits. We will aid you in Lord Illidan's name!"
Draenei Seer: "You saved our lives. We are yours to command, blood elf."

Prince Kael'thas: "We've done it, master! The dimensional gates are all sealed. There's no way for Magtheridon to call reinforcements now."
Illidan Stormrage: "True, but his standing forces are still considerable. Assaulting his Black Citadel will not be easy, Kael."
Prince Kael'thas: "I wouldn't have it any other way."