World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor Timeline ( Real )

announcement
November 8, 2013

Announcement of Warlords of Draenor Expansion

Blizzard Entertainment officially announced the World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor expansion at BlizzCon.

release
November 13, 2014

Release of World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor

The Warlords of Draenor expansion for World of Warcraft was released worldwide, introducing new content and gameplay features.

sales milestone
November 14, 2014

Warlords of Draenor Hits 3.3 Million Copies Sold

Within 24 hours of release, Warlords of Draenor sold over 3.3 million copies, marking a commercial success.

World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor Timeline ( Fictional )

game_event
Draenor, year 616, before the orcish exile

Rise of the Iron Horde

Gul'dan leads the orc clans to unite and create the Iron Horde, rejecting the demonic corruption of the Burning Legion and focusing on industrialization and conquest.

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Draenor, early 600s

Corruption of Ner'zhul

Ner'zhul is manipulated by Kil'jaeden into becoming the first Lich King, setting events into motion that will affect Draenor's timeline.

game_event
Draenor, year 616

Alliance Expedition to Draenor

Adventurers from Azeroth travel through the Dark Portal to Draenor to stop the Iron Horde's expansion and prevent the invasion of Azeroth.

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Draenor, year 616

Siege of Shadowmoon Valley

The Alliance and Horde armies siege Shadowmoon Valley to defeat Grommash Hellscream and his forces, weakening the Iron Horde.

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Draenor, year 616

Battle for Frostfire Ridge

A fierce battle between both factions takes place in Frostfire Ridge, critical for control of resources and strategic positioning.

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Draenor, year 616

Defeat of Gul'dan

The adventurers confront and defeat warlock Gul'dan, dismantling much of the Iron Horde's war effort and shutting down their war machine.

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Draenor, year 617

Demolition of Grommash Hold

The stronghold of Grommash Hellscream falls after intense battles against the Iron Horde forces, marking a turning point in the campaign.

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Draenor, year 617

The Dark Portal Reopened

Following the downfall of the Iron Horde, the portal remains active, allowing for continued access between Draenor and Azeroth.