Show Notes
Lore segment begins at (20:15)In this episode of Tides of Lore, we dive into The Siege of Neptulon and the full Horde-side story of Vashj'ir. What begins as a military mission quickly turns into shipwreck survival, naga warfare, ancient sea mysteries, and a desperate struggle beneath the waves as Nazgrim, Erunak Stonespeaker, and the Horde survivors are pulled deeper into the crisis consuming Vashj'ir.We explore The Siege of Neptulon, a deep dive into the Horde story of Vashj'ir in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. From shipwreck survival and naga attacks to ancient powers stirring beneath the sea, this episode follows one of WoW’s most ambitious stories as it builds toward Throne of the Tides. Featuring Nazgrim, Erunak Stonespeaker, Lady Naz'jar, Neptulon, and the escalating war beneath the waves.
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