Warcraft II: Beyond The Dark Portal Timeline ( Real )

game_release
May 31, 1996

Release of Warcraft II: Beyond The Dark Portal

Warcraft II: Beyond The Dark Portal, an expansion pack for Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, was released, adding new campaigns and content to the base game.

Warcraft II: Beyond The Dark Portal Timeline ( Fictional )

portal_construction
Year 0, First Age

Gul'dan Opens the Dark Portal

The orc warlock Gul'dan creates the Dark Portal, connecting Azeroth with the new world of Draenor (later known as Outland).

invasion
Year 1, First Age

The First Invasion of Draenor

Orcish clans led by Ner'zhul invade Draenor after passing through the Dark Portal, beginning the colonization and conquest of the new world.

betrayal
Year 2, First Age

Ner'zhul's Awakening and Betrayal

Ner'zhul, learning of Gul'dan's treachery, attempts to escape his servitude but is ultimately captured by the Burning Legion, fracturing Draenor into the shattered lands.

expedition
Year 10, First Age

Alliance Expedition Enters Draenor

Humans of Azeroth, forming the Alliance, send an expedition force through the Dark Portal to stop the orc threat on Draenor.

battle
Year 11, First Age

Throne of Kil'jaeden Assault

Alliance forces assault the orc capital and engage demon forces near the Throne of Kil'jaeden in an effort to end the demon influence.

battle
Year 12, First Age

Assault on the Dark Portal

The Alliance launches a final assault on the Dark Portal to close it and prevent future orc reinforcements into Azeroth.