Kil’jaeden confronts Illidan and demands destruction of the Lich King

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Illidan had already tried to assault the Frozen Throne from afar by exploiting the Eye of Sargeras, only to be stopped by the forces opposing his plan. He escaped to Outland and built a new coalition with Kael'thas's blood elves and Lady Vashj's naga. They were joined by Akama's draenei in their campaign against Magtheridon, whose hold over the shattered world seemed to offer Illidan both shelter and a prize worth claiming.

Magtheridon's defeat changed the balance of power in Outland but did not end Illidan's dangerous dependence on the Burning Legion. Kil'jaeden appeared to remind him that his task was the destruction of the Lich King, a foe whose growing independence had become intolerable to the demon lord. The confrontation placed Illidan's newly won territory in perspective: he could command a fortress and an army, yet still face annihilation if he ignored the power that pursued him.

Illidan then redirected his forces toward Northrend. Kael'thas and Vashj remained important allies in this next phase of the conflict, and their involvement explains how the fate of the blood elves and naga became bound to events at Icecrown. The meeting with Kil'jaeden is therefore a bridge between two campaigns within the original 2003 storyline.

The record stops with what The Frozen Throne establishes. It does not assume later battles or raid outcomes for the characters, and it should not be used as evidence that Outland is a playable part of the Forever game world.