Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar

The battle at the Gates of OrgrimmarBefore the Gates of Orgrimmar was the culmination of the Fourth War. The battle was also a conclusion to Sylvanas Windrunner's actions during the War of the Thorns and the War Campaign, as the infamous Warchief prepared to make a final stand against her enemies and former allies.
==Prelude==
As Saurfang's and Anduin's forces rallied together to depose Warchief Windrunner, Anduin and Saurfang had a private meeting in Dustwallow Marsh. As their discussion progressed, gathered their forces to break the cycle and defend Azeroth, with "For Azeroth" as their rallying cry.The Eve of Battle - The Negotiation – Cinematic (Spoiler)
==Battle for Durotar==
To protect Azeroth and depose of Sylvanas, the Horde revolutionaries and Alliance planned to strike at Orgrimmar and to that end set up camp in Razor Hill, with various leaders coming here as well, including Alleria and Vereesa. Sylvanas retaliated and collapsed the tunnel between Razor Hill and Orgrimmar on the vanguard of the rebel army, destroying many Azerite siege tanks and making many victims. As a response, Saurfang turned to Gazlowe and Tinkmaster Overspark to breach the canyon.This Ain't Mine With his forces established within the Dranosh'ar Blockade, Saurfang turned to dealing with Sylvanas's spies and protecting their siege weapons.Saving the SiegeAlready Among Us Knowing that Orgrimmar's greatest weakness was its multiple entrances Saurfang's strategy relied on attacking all three entrances at once. To that end, he directed for Genn Greymane's forces to attack Orgrimmar from the Northern Barrens, Lor'themar Theron and Shandris Feathermoon to lead their forces to attack the city from Azshara, and he, Thrall, and Anduin would lead their forces to attack Orgrimmar from Durotar. He further ordered Mayla Highmountain to lead her people to protect Thunder Bluff in case of Sylvanas launching a counterattack.Strategic Deployment
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar 3.jpg|Gilneans capturing an Orgrimmar entrance.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar 4.png|Mag'har forces on the Gate.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar 5.png|Dark rangers on the Gate.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar 6.png|Goblins and Forsaken on the Gate.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar 7.png|Dark rangers on the rampart and an Aerial Sentry in the back.
Thunder Bluff during battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar.jpg|Thunder Bluff defended by tauren and pandaren.
===Dialogues===
Approaching various soldiers triggers set dialogues.
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==Situation in Orgrimmar==
As Varok's and Anduin's forces finally assembled at the Dranosh'ar Blockade and sent their forces to capture the entrance from the Northern Barrens and Azshara, Sylvanas gathered her remaining loyalists and locked the city down. Overlord Geya'rah brought her Mag'har to the Valley of Strength to prepare for combat. Pathfinder's Den was also made unavailable, causing discontent among some adventurers gathered there as well.Stoki Wonderwand#Dialogue The Cleft of Shadow was closed too. Jastor Gallywix had Overworked Underlings burn Piles of Misfiled Paperwork and Stacks of Totally Legal Paperwork at the Orgrimmar Embassy. The Gates of Orgrimmar were reinforced with a cadre of dark rangers. Streets of Orgrimmar were filled with various citizens discussing the events, with propaganda against Sylvanas being hung as well. The city was also additionally under effect of a no-fly zone, Aerial Sentries shooting down any lawbreaker.
==At the Gates of Orgrimmar==
Before the battle could commence, Saurfang, recognizing Sylvanas's loyalists as their brothers and sisters in the Horde and unwilling to spill more Horde blood, challenged Sylvanas to Mak'gora, in spite of Thrall voicing his suspicions that he would die. When Sylvanas questioned why she should accept his challenge, Saurfang merely pointed out that she wanted him to suffer, causing Sylvanas to wordlessly agree. While Sylvanas armed herself, Saurfang was granted Dra'gora by Thrall and Shalamayne by Anduin. Sylvanas initially had the upper hand against Saurfang, however, when she began to mock him about hope, Saurfang got his second wind by declaring that Sylvanas couldn't kill hope. As Saurfang turned the tide against Sylvanas he claimed that she failed to kill hope at Teldrassil, failed in getting the Horde and Alliance to keep killing each other, he further declared that the Horde would endure, that Horde was strong and was able to slash Sylvanas across her eye. This turn caused an enraged Sylvanas to declare that Horde was nothing, that they were all nothing. Sylvanas then killed Saurfang quickly with a blast of unknown magic, and abandoned the Horde altogether. Anduin, Zekhan, and Thrall, picked up Saurfang's body and headed to Orgrimmar.Reckoning
==Aftermath==
===Saurfang's funeral===
With Varok's death and Sylvanas gone, the Horde entered Orgrimmar while the Forsaken and other loyalists surrendered. A portion of Orgrimmar's population, the Horde leaders, as well as King Anduin and his retinue attended Saurfang's funeral in front of Grommash Hold in the Valley of Strength. Both Thrall and Anduin had a speech about Varok. When the funeral was done, the Alliance teleported out of Orgrimmar. Horde leaders expressed their opinions on the situation.
===Order in Orgrimmar===
Various Forsaken re-pledged their allegiance to the Horde, along with the Bilgewater Cartel goblins and the led by Geya'rah who had sided with Sylvanas during the conflict. Those Horde members that maintained and expressed their loyalty were chained and transported by Horde Grunts away. Despite the pledge, several Forsaken secretly remained loyal to Sylvanas. Since Orgrimmar became leaderless, various Horde leaders maintained order in the streets of Orgrimmar and quelled any turmoil.
When a player approaches various leaders and citizens in Orgrimmar, special scripted events or unique gossip texts appear. 
====Auction house====
Auctioneer Ralinza refuses to allow a Former Banshee Loyalist to use the Auction House in the Valley of Strength so Gazlowe steps in.
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====Bank====
Rilgiz is distrustful against a Former Banshee Loyalist and refuses to grant them access to the Bank of Orgrimmar in the Valley of Strength. Baine Bloodhoof arrives to offer his wisdom.
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====Inn====
The patrons of the Valley of Strength's The Broken Tusk, Zazo and Goma, also have a few words about the current situation as well as about Saurfang's death.
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====Orgrimmar Orphanage====
Zekhan is in front of the Orgrimmar Orphanage telling stories about Saurfang to Horde Orphans.
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====Pathfinder's Den====
First Arcanist Thalyssra patrols the Gates of Orgrimmar and enters the Pathfinder's Den when a Former Banshee Loyalist‎ attempts to use a portal, but Stoki Wonderwand stops them.
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:Thalyssra goes for the Zuldazar portal.
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====Forsaken refugees====
Forsaken Refugees in the Valley of Strength are saddened by Sylvanas's actions.
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Some lament at Sylvaras while others still believe in her.
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====Forsaken refugees and Orgrimmar Grunts====
There are questions to be answered between Forsaken refugees and Orgrimmar Grunts. 
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====Orgrimmar Grunts====
A pair of grunts is lamenting their choice of allegiance that caused a rift in the family. They also discuss the Alliance in Durotar.
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====A shaman's story====
The shaman Terga Earthbreaker also tells a story about Saurfang to the gathered crowd
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====Gallywix's evidence====
Bilgewater goblins in the Orgrimmar Embassy have something to say about their boss.
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====Loyalists====
A former Banshee loyalist in the Skyway is worried about their fate.
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====Lady Liadrin====
Lady Liadrin comes out of Silvermoon's portal in Pathfinder's Den and asks the Silvermoon Magistrix about Orgrimmar's situation, before she begins her patrol with the Blood Knights.
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====Thrall and Geya'rah====
Thrall can be found on the bridge between the Drag and the Valley of Strength. Occasionally (approximately every 30-45 minutes), Geya'rah starts her patrol with Mag'har Grunts near the western zeppelin tower and continues to the bridge with Thrall, passing by him.
;Thrall's gossip
:Much has changed for the Horde while I was away. But I will do my part to ensure its survival.
;Geya'rah's dialogue
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;Geya'rah and Thrall
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====Eitrigg====
Eitrigg was one of the main characters in the final chapter of the Horde War Campaign and depending on which side the adventurer chose, Eitrigg says one of the following as a result of the actions done during the final chapter.
;Sylvanas-sided
:<Name>, we must speak.
:The choice you made in the Hall of the Brave... I don't hold it against you. We each did what we thought was right.
:Leave it in the past. What matters now is how we reunite the Horde. This is how we start.
;Saurfang-sided
:Honor, champion. It saved the lives of thousands today. And it has saved my life more than once.
:Saurfang and I were both from the Blackrock clan. Blackhand chose us to lead his armies. We committed terrible acts under his command.
:I couldn't live with the shame. I went into hiding after the Second War was over. But not Saurfang. He helped other orcs move past their guilt and strive for lost honor.
:He was a fearsome warrior. But that isn't what made him a hero. He gave us hope when we needed it most. Back then, and now. That will always be his greatest deed.
====Natoj====
:I been overseein' da defanse of Orgrimmar for a while now, but I always had Saurfang ta guide me, Now, I gonna be on my own.
:Thought I had more time ta learn from him. We always be tinkin' dat, dont we? I got me some big shoes ta fill.
:But I be trustin' in everything he taught me. I gonna guard dese gates wit' me life. I gonna make Saurfang proud.
===Echoes on Kul Tiras===
====Boralus====
=====Alliance leaders=====
;Speaking with Genn Greymane
:This isn't over. Sylvanas has escaped and the Horde is united.
:It's only a matter of time until they turn on us yet again.
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=====Kul Tirans and the 7th Legion=====
With the war ended, festivities reached Boralus. 7th Legion Marine and Proudmoore Guards in Snug Harbor Inn celebrate the occasion.
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Some are more serious and discuss the future.
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A Tradewinds Dockworker and a Boralus Citizen at Tradewinds Market fear the seas.
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=====Sentinels=====
Similarly, Night Elf Sentinels are also glad that the war has ended.
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However, other Sentinels are not so keen on forgiving.
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The Sentinels are also concerned for Tyrande Whisperwind and the hunt for Sylvanas.
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===Echoes in Stormwind City===
Stormwindians remain somewhat skeptical towards the ending of the war as well as Anduin.
====Wizard's Sanctum====
Alliance mages in the Wizard's Sanctum in the Mage Quarter discuss Anduin and Saurfang.
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====Dwarven District====
Two dwarven blacksmiths in the Dwarven District discuss Anduin.
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====Stormwind guards in the Trade District====
Stormwind City Guards in the Trade District discuss the remaining Horde.
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Two guards outside the Trader's Hall discuss the state of Capital City in Lordaeron.
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====Canals====
Darnassian Refugees in the Canals are still lamenting.
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===Removed from PTR===
====Horde====
;Training
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;Farstriders and headhunters
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;Discussing Nathanos
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====Alliance====
;Alliance Leadership
Anduin Wrynn: I set Saurfang on the path that led to his sacrifice. His actions may have been his own, but it would be a lie to say I played no part in all of this. Saurfang was wielding my father's sword when he fell to Sylvanas.
He was an honorable orc. A foe worthy of respect. An example I hope the rest of the Horde will follow.
I do not know if I have always made the right decisions in this war. I only know that I did what I thought was right for the Alliance.
Alleria Windrunner: This war has exacted such a deadly toll, for both the Alliance and the Horde. So many soldiers lie dead at our feet, so much blood stains our hands.
And now, N'Zoth is poised to capitalize on all of it. To destroy or corrupt everything we hold dear.
We cannot continue to bleed each other dry while the Old God watches from the shadows. No matter what animosity lingers between us, we must face him with a united front.
I only hope the Horde comes to the same conclusion.
Jaina Proudmoore: I don't make a habit of fighting alongside the Horde. But I must admit, when we were rescuing Baine... Saurfang was a good asset to have in play.
My agents have their work cut out for them. Sylvanas and Nathanos are not easy quarries to track. And we have no guarantees that they're even in the Eastern Kingdoms.
But rest assured, we will find them. And when we do, we will make them pay for all they've done.
Shandris Feathermoon: I thought that we would at last have justice for Teldrassil. That Sylvanas would be made to answer for her heinous crimes. Our people demand as much.
There is nothing I desire more than to hunt the Banshee Queen to the ends of Azeroth.
But... for me to do so would be a disservice to the kaldorei. The spirits of our loved ones cry out for retribution... but those who yet live need guidance and stability.
I do not know if I can provide it for them. But I can try.
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:Unknown Kul Tiran (1): I hear the winds of war are beginning to die down.
:Unknown Kul Tiran (2): They never should have filled our sails to begin with. It's the Alliance's war, not ours.
:Unknown Kul Tiran (1): We're part of the Alliance again, you know.
:Unknown Kul Tiran (2): Aye, and all this fighting reminds me why we left it in the first place.
:Unknown Member of House Stormsong: Word is that the Horde lost its warchief and one of its greatest heroes in a single battle.
:Unknown Kul Tiran: Serves 'em right for what they did to Brennadam. Those people never raised a hand against the Horde.
:Unknown Member of House Stormsong: My brother would've been among them, if his cart hadn't been stopped at the entrance to the valley.
:Unknown Kul Tiran: Thank the tides. I suppose House Stormsong did some good, after all.","Thank the tides. I suppose House Stormsong did some good, after all.
:Unknown NPC: We were so close! I could smell her putrid blood on the wind! We should strike now, and slaughter all who sided with her!
==Participants==
===In Orgrimmar===
;Post-mak'gora additions
*Banshee Loyalists
*Former Banshee Loyalists
*Silvermoon Soldiers
*Mag'har Grunts
===In Durotar===
====Named====
*Gazlowe
*Gila Crosswires
*Tinkmaster Overspark
; Present Razor Hill civilians
====Unnamed====
===In Thunder Bluff===
*Highmountain Warriors
*Highmountain Skyriders
*Huojin Monks
*Tushui Monks
*Ji FirepawStrategic Deployment (Horde)#Notes
Presumably cut content: Honorbound Siege Tank.
==Objects==
*Stack of Supplies
*Wagon (Durotar)
*Engineering Spare Parts
*Engineering Tools
*Weapons Crate
==Trivia==
*The Orgrimmar Embassy is named Default.
*Azshara (the are near the gate to Orgrimmar) is displayed as a subzone of Durotar.
*A majority of the unique dialogues and NPCs present after the completion of the War Campaign was removed in patch 9.0.1.
==Gallery==
Battle at the gates of Orgrimmar - Leaders 1.png|Alliance leaders
Battle at the gates of Orgrimmar - Leaders 2.png|Horde leaders
Battle at the gates of Orgrimmar - Leaders 3.png|Vereesa and Alleria
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Razor Hill 9.png|Citizens are helping.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Razor Hill 10.png|Boulders collapsed the passageway into the Dranosh'ar Blockade
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Razor Hill 11.png|Big brains
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Razor Hill 12.png|Orc and dwarf squads
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Razor Hill 13.png|Darnassian squads
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Razor Hill 14.png|Stormwind squad
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Razor Hill 15.png|Resting and eating is equally important
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Razor Hill 16.png|Training
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Razor Hill 17.png|Wolves
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Canyon 1.png|Soldiers run from Razor Hill through the canyon.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Canyon 2.png|Soldiers also come from a side passage.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Canyon 3.png|Arriving to the Dranosh'ar Blockade.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Canyon 4.png|Some are unique, like the draenei in the front or the trolls in the back, are seen only in the canyon.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Dranosh'ar Blockade 1.png|The soldiers were reinforced by ballistae...
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Dranosh'ar Blockade 2.png|... Alliance and Horde siege towers...
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Dranosh'ar Blockade 5.png|... as well as Azerite war machines.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Dranosh'ar Blockade 3.png|Side view on the army.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Dranosh'ar Blockade 4.png|Back view on the army.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Dranosh'ar Blockade 6.png|An unseen visitor is observing the battle.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Dranosh'ar Blockade 7.png|Jaggedswine Farm, taken by the rebellion's leadership.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Orgrimmar 1.png|The gate's closed and so is Pathfinder's Den, leaving adventurers vexed.
Battle at the Gates of Orgrimmar - Orgrimmar 2.png|Geya'rah has gathered her forces in the Valley of Strength. The Void makes it hard to defeat the orcs.
Strategic Deployment.png|Jaina, Thalyssra, and their units.
The Price of Victory.png|Other Horde leaders gathered in Thunder Bluff.
Old Soldier.jpg|Saurfang's funeral.
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==References==
Category:Orgrimmar
Category:Durotar