Show Notes
Lore segment begins at (21:15) Mount Hyjal has survived Deathwing, Ragnaros, and the Twilight’s Hammer, but now the mountain finally begins to fight back In this episode of Tides of Lore, we continue the Cataclysm story of Mount Hyjal as Tortolla rises for vengeance, the false Ancient Nemesis, the hero infiltrates Twilight’s Hammer under the ridiculous identity of “damus.” But the true goal is rescuing Jarod Shadowsong, the legendary commander who once united mortals, dragons, and demigods during the War of the Ancients.
Ysera opens the way, Goldrinn and Aviana return to the field, Cenarius joins the assault, Tortolla answers the call, and the defenders of Hyjal force Ragnaros back into the Firelands, the next war begins beyond the flamegate.
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