Thoras Trollbane commits Stromgarde to the Alliance

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King Thoras Trollbane brought Stromgarde into the Alliance of Lordaeron as the northern kingdoms prepared for the Horde's advance. His kingdom's position near vital passes gave it strategic importance out of proportion to its size. Joining the coalition committed Stromgarde to the defense of routes connecting human lands with the mountains and territories farther south.

The threat announced by Lothar concerned not only a single approaching army but a wider invasion that might break through several borders. Stromgarde's soldiers had their own martial traditions and experience defending contested approaches. Under Trollbane, they could reinforce the collective front while still guarding the lands for which he was responsible. His commitment gave Terenas's gathering another substantial human ally.

Stromgarde's participation was one element in the larger transformation of independent realms into a military Alliance. The coalition joined maritime strength from Kul Tiras, arcane assistance from Dalaran, and forces from kingdoms whose relationships had often been competitive. Trollbane's role demonstrates how the Second War demanded new cooperation without dissolving the identities and interests of the member kingdoms.