Lord of Outland

Perhaps you were looking for the current lord of Outland, Illidan Stormrage.

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

Previous	Gates of the Abyss
Previous	Gates of the Abyss
Next	Kil'jaeden's Command
Next	Kil'jaeden's Command
Lord of Outland
Conflict	War for Outland
Campaign	Curse of the Blood Elves
Date	Later that same day of the events of Gates of the Abyss, 21 years after the events of Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
Place	Black Citadel
Outcome	Illidan's Forces victory Taking of the Black Temple Illidan proclaims himself Lord of Outland Magtheridon taken prisoner by Illidan's Forces
Combatants
Illidan's Forces Kingdom of Quel'Thalas Blood Elves Illidan's Naga Draenei Fel Orcs Bloodfiends
Illidan's Forces Kingdom of Quel'Thalas Blood Elves Illidan's Naga Draenei Fel Orcs Bloodfiends
Burning Legion Magtheridon's Forces Fel Horde Horde of Agony Legion of Torment Horde of Pain Legion of Anguish
Burning Legion Magtheridon's Forces Fel Horde Horde of Agony Legion of Torment Horde of Pain Legion of Anguish
Commanders
Lord Illidan Stormrage Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider Lady Vashj Akama
Lord Illidan Stormrage Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider Lady Vashj Akama
Lord Magtheridon (POW) Lieutenant Master of Pain † Lieutenant Mistress of Torment † Bloodgrin † Bonethirst † The Butcher † Commander Rend † Commander Maim † Commander Nera'thor † Commander Sagra'nel †
Lord Magtheridon (POW) Lieutenant Master of Pain † Lieutenant Mistress of Torment † Bloodgrin † Bonethirst † The Butcher † Commander Rend † Commander Maim † Commander Nera'thor † Commander Sagra'nel †
Strength
1 Demon Hunter 1 Blood Mage Blood Elf Swordsmen Blood Elf Archers Blood Elf Priests Blood Elf Sorceresses Blood Elf Spellbreakers 1 Naga Sea Witch Naga Sirens Naga Myrmidons 2 Naga Royal Guards Sea Elementals Snap Dragons Dragon Turtles 1 Draenei Elder Sage 2 Draenei Watchers 2 Draenei Saboteurs 3 Draenei Elite Assassins 4 Demolishers 2 Fel Orc Warlocks 2 Bloodfiends
1 Demon Hunter 1 Blood Mage Blood Elf Swordsmen Blood Elf Archers Blood Elf Priests Blood Elf Sorceresses Blood Elf Spellbreakers 1 Naga Sea Witch Naga Sirens Naga Myrmidons 2 Naga Royal Guards Sea Elementals Snap Dragons Dragon Turtles 1 Draenei Elder Sage 2 Draenei Watchers 2 Draenei Saboteurs 3 Draenei Elite Assassins 4 Demolishers 2 Fel Orc Warlocks 2 Bloodfiends
1 Pit Lord 6 Fel Orc Blademasters 6 Mo'arg Overlords 4 Mo'arg Bloodfiends 15 Mo'arg Felguards 5 Infernals 3 Queen of Sufferings 7 Vile Tormentors 2 Vile Temptresses 1 Maiden of Pain 2 Succubi 13 Infernal Juggernauts 2 Infernal Contraptions 6 Doom Guards 3 Eredar Warlocks 4 Eredar Diabolists 4 Eredar Sorcerors 2 Fel Ravagers 3 Fel Stalkers 4 Fel Beasts 2 Greater Voidwalkers 3 Elder Voidwalker 4 Lesser Voidwalkers 1 Abomination Fel Orc Peons Fel Orc Grunts Fel Orc Raiders Fel Orc Warlocks Demolishers Frigates Juggernauts
1 Pit Lord 6 Fel Orc Blademasters 6 Mo'arg Overlords 4 Mo'arg Bloodfiends 15 Mo'arg Felguards 5 Infernals 3 Queen of Sufferings 7 Vile Tormentors 2 Vile Temptresses 1 Maiden of Pain 2 Succubi 13 Infernal Juggernauts 2 Infernal Contraptions 6 Doom Guards 3 Eredar Warlocks 4 Eredar Diabolists 4 Eredar Sorcerors 2 Fel Ravagers 3 Fel Stalkers 4 Fel Beasts 2 Greater Voidwalkers 3 Elder Voidwalker 4 Lesser Voidwalkers 1 Abomination Fel Orc Peons Fel Orc Grunts Fel Orc Raiders Fel Orc Warlocks Demolishers Frigates Juggernauts
Casualties
Moderate
Moderate
Massive
Massive

Lord of Outland is chapter 6 of Curse of the Blood Elves. It was the final confrontation between Magtheridon's demonic legions and Illidan Stormrage's followers for the control of Outland.

Overhead view

Units

Named

•  Illidan Stormrage <Demon Hunter> (Level 10)
• Kael'thas Sunstrider <Blood Mage> (Level 2  – 10)
•  Lady Vashj <Naga Sea Witch> (Level 2  – 10)
•  Akama <Elder Sage> (Level 10)
•  Magtheridon <Pit Lord> (Level 10)
•  Master of Pain (Level 10)
• Mistress of Torment (Level 10)
•  Bonethirst <Blademaster> (Level 10)
•  Bloodgrin <Blademaster> (Level 10)
•  Maim <Blademaster> (Level 10)
•  Nera'thor <Blademaster> (Level 7)
•  Rend <Blademaster> (Level 7)
•  Sagra'nel <Blademaster> (Level 4)
•  The Butcher

Creeps

• 7 Doom Beasts
• 5 Greater Doom Beasts
• 5 Bloodfiends
• 2 Overlords
• 1 Lesser Voidwalker
• 1 Voidwalker
• 3 Greater Voidwalkers
• 2 Elder Voidwalkers
• 1 Eredar Warlock
• 1 Eredar Sorcerer

Prelude

After successfully closing Magtheridon's Shadow Portals and thereby cutting off the mighty Pit Lord's supply of reinforcements, Illidan, Kael'thas Sunstrider and Lady Vashj marched upon the Black Temple. Magtheridon was outraged by this development, but typically for his arrogant kind he was not unduly worried- his citadel was extremely well protected by war machines and armies of Fel Orcs and Demons, led by the powerful Mistress of Torment and Master of Pain. As Illidan's forces made their approach he swore to crush the Demon Hunter and his retainers.

Battle

Illidan split his forces, joining Kael in a frontal assault of the Temple whilst Vashj and her Naga insinuated themselves into the vast citadel's sewer and aqueduct system. Kael and Illidan immediately ran into problems in the form of Magtheridon's infernal war machines, which slaughtered many blood elves as they assaulted the Temple gates. Fortunately, Akama and his draenei arrived, pledging their services to Illidan. They were able to infiltrate the Temple and destroy the network crystals which powered the war machines, allowing Kael and Illidan's forces to overrun the gates. They claimed an armoury containing several Fel Orc Demolishers, which they used to blast apart the Fel Orc encampments. Using the shadowy might of the Draenei again and again to sabotage Magtheridon's war machines, Illidan and Kael swept aside the Fel Orcs and Demons to battle and then kill the Master of Pain.

Meanwhile, Vashj and her small group of Naga routed several flotillas sent to engage them and destroyed two subterranean bases, the Fel Orcs proving no match for the awesome might of Vashj's Royal Guard. With her remaining troops Vashj then fought the Mistress of Torment and her retinue, the Sea Witch eventually overcoming the vicious Succubus.

With both of his lieutenants dead, the door to Magtheridon's chambers opened. Illidan, Kael, Akama and Vashj joined forces along with several captive Fel Orcs and Demons and assaulted the Pit Lord directly. After a terrible battle which killed many of the Illidan's forces, Magtheridon was finally defeated.

Magtheridon was shocked by his defeat at the hands of these strangers. The beaten pit lord asked Illidan if he was an agent of the Burning Legion sent to test him. Illidan laughed and replied that he had come to replace Magtheridon.

Aftermath

Illidan claimed himself Lord of Outland, and the remaining fel orcs and demons bowed down to their new master. However, the Betrayer's triumph was short-lived; barely an hour after the battle, the skies above the Black Temple clouded and the spectral form of Kil'jaeden appeared, demanding Illidan complete his task of destroying the Lich King. Cowed, Illidan once again gathered the Blood Elves and the Naga to him and marched upon Northrend.

As with Maiev Shadowsong, Magtheridon was originally thought dead, but instead Illidan held him captive underneath the Hellfire Citadel, using his blood to create more fel orcs.

Transcript

• Fel Orc Warlock: "Our enemies draw near, Lord Magtheridon."
• Magtheridon: "These upstarts are tiresome gnats, nothing more. The might of Magtheridon cannot be denied! I am the Lord of Outland! Those who dispute my rule will soon regret their folly."

• Illidan Stormrage: "Magtheridon has grown strong over the years, but he has had few real foes to contend with. He has become decadent and complacent. The boisterous cur cannot match our cunning or our will."
• Prince Kael'thas: "This will be a glorious battle, master. Though Magtheridon's forces vastly outnumber ours, your warriors are prepared to fight to the end."
• Illidan Stormrage: "I am pleased by your people's zeal, young Kael. Their spirits and powers have been honed in this harsh wilderness. Their courage alone may be enough to..."
• Vashj: "Lord Illidan, new arrivals come to greet you."
• Akama: "We draenei have fought the orcs and their demon masters for generations. Now, at last, we will end their curse forever. We are yours to command, Lord Illidan."
• Illidan Stormrage: "As I promised, your people shall have their vengeance, Akama. By night's end, we will all be drunk with it. Vashj, Kael--give the final order to strike. The hour of wrath has come!"

In the middle of the battle.

• The Butcher: "Ahh... Fresh meat!"

Optional Quest.

• Illidan Stormrage: "The nearby bastion holds many of the orcs' demonic siege weapons. We must crush the compound's defenders and claim the weapons for our own!"
• Illidan Stormrage: "The orcs' siege machines are ours! We'll use Magtheridon's own weapons against him."

Inner gates are opened.

• Vashj: "You've done it, Lord Illidan! Their defenses are broken! Only Magtheridon and his lackeys stand before us!"

Magtheridon is defeated.

• Magtheridon: "I do not know you, stranger, but your power is vast. Are you an agent of the Legion? Have you been sent to test me?"
• Illidan Stormrage: "Hahahahahahaha, I have come to replace you. You're a relic, Magtheridon, a ghost of a past age. The future is mine. From this moment on, Outland and all of its denizens will bow to me."

• Illidan Stormrage: "Hear me now, you trembling mortals! I am your lord and master! Illidan reigns supreme!"