To inexperienced eyes, the defenses might look immeasurably strong, but he saw that they had been neglected. Illidan paused for a moment and studied the Black Temple. Despite their losses, the elves pushed forward, determined to take the citadel of Magtheridon, lord of Outland, the Burning Legion’s satrap in this shattered world. The ground shook as the monstrously ornate demonic siege engines on the walls of the Black Temple rained death down on the blood elf forces of Prince Kael’thas Sunstrider, strewing the red earth of Outland with their corpses. Green meteors ripped through the dark clouds that perpetually obscured the heavens over Shadowmoon Valley. There’s virtually never a dull moment in Illidan.” - Cinelinx “I enjoyed World of Warcraft: Illidan a great deal.” - BlizzPlanet “For many people, new and old players alike, this book will be an eye-opening journey.” - All Things Azeroth “William King kicks off a great story with Illidan.” - BlizzPro Warden Shadowsong and her Watchers have pursued the Betrayer to Outland to exact retribution for his crimes, and she will not rest until Illidan is in her custody. Yet as before, he is assailed by those who see his schemes as a cynical quest for power, including the night elf Maiev Shadowsong, his former jailor. He alone knows what deeply hidden motives guide his hand he alone understands the price that must be paid to defeat the enemies of creation. Released from his bonds, Illidan prepares for the final confrontation in the alien realm of Outland, gathering an army of grotesque fel orcs, serpentine naga, cunning blood elves, and twisted demon hunters to his side.

Now the Legion has returned, and there is only one champion who can truly stand against it.

For ten thousand years, he languished in prison-vilified, isolated, but never forgetting his purpose. Instead of hailing him as a hero, his own kind branded him the Betrayer, questioning his intentions after he appeared to aid the demon lords. Long ago, the night elf sorcerer Illidan infiltrated the demonic Burning Legion to ward off its invasion of Azeroth. Illidan’s righteous reign of justice and vengeance has begun. Behind his legend, beneath his enigmatic mission, lies a brilliant mind whose machinations are comprehended by few-and trusted by even fewer. Illidan Stormrage is one of the most powerful beings ever to walk the lands of Azeroth. Behind the legend stands a being hungry for justice and vengeance as the adventure, intrigue, and heroism of World of Warcraft, the global phenomenon, rise to a new level.

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