Upon reassembling the naga warriors; Illidan and Lady Vashj quickly head towards the region of Zangarmarsh. Meanwhile; Akama joins the rest of his comrades as he make his way to the Black Citadel, leaving all behind the now unsecure and vulnerable fortress over the Shadowmoon ruins. Two days later, Illidan and Lady Vashj have finally reached the outskirts of Zangarmarsh upon the northwest of the Hellfire Peninsula. Standing on a high plateau overlooking the barren landscape of the areas; Lady Vashj was disheartened to see the two naga outposts within the region in ruins, with the forces of the demons and fel orcs occupying both of the destroyed naga sites. Assuming the worst; Illidan and Lady Vashj ready themselves for war against the enemies around the area.
Vashj: "Oh no! The outposts have been destroyed, and the enemies have taken over this region!"
Illidan: "If the demons and fel orcs have taken over this region, then it only means that they have already reached Zangarmarsh. There is no time to waste! We must defeat our enemies here fast!"
Illidan and Lady Vashj lead their forces upon assaulting the smaller enemy settlement that stands over the remains of one of the naga outpost. Fiercely battling against the group of demons and fel orcs within the base; Illidan and his naga seek to destroy the demonic camp, and reclaim the naga site. After a time of battling; Illidan and his forces successfully raze the small demonic town, and defeat the group of demons and fel orcs within. Upon finally claiming the site; Lady Vashj sends her mur'gul slaves to use the remaining resources of the nearby goldmine and establish their own new camp to supplement their war efforts. After the completion of the new naga base; Illidan and Lady Vashj muster a full army of naga warriors, consisting of mur'gul tyrants, snap dragons, naga myrmidons, naga sirens, and some dragon turtles in preparation for their strike against the second demonic bastion that stands over the remains of the other ruined naga outpost within the region.
Vashj: "Master, that huge demonic camp guards the pass that leads directly towards Zangarmarsh."
Illidan: "Very well. Let us destroy all the enemy forces in here, and head straight there afterwards."
Illidan and Lady Vashj lead their naga army in attacking the huge demon camp that blocks the pass leading to Zangarmash. A fiercely heavy war battle occur as Illidan and his warriors clash against the demons and fel orcs, consisting of overlords, fel ravagers, voidwalkers, eredar warlocks, grunts and raiders. With the strength and powers of Illidan and Lady Vashj leading their army, the naga forces gain the upper hand and overwhelm the enemy troops. After a time of heavy battling, Illidan and his warriors eventually claim the victory, as they defeat the forces of the demons and fel orcs on their intense assault, whilst losing a moderate amount of naga troops that fell in the battlefield.
The fierce war battle ended with Illidan and his naga forces successfully obliterating the demonic encampment, and defeating all the enemy forces outside of Zangarmarsh. Illidan and Lady Vashj stand victorious as they secure the northwestern route that leads to the swampy forested region of Zangarmarsh. Suddenly in an unfortunate turn of events; Illidan feels another crippling seizure of pain in his chest. Illidan has been leading their war against the demons and fel orcs for more than two weeks now. The dark magical curse from the Frostmourne still continues to weaken Illidan.
Illidan: "Aarrghh! No! Not this time!"
Vashj: "Lord Illidan! Hang in there, master!"
Illidan: "Damn you, Arthas! This curse is not making things easy! Regardless, we must make our way to Zangarmarsh quick. Vashj, prepare our armies at once! Our mission here is not yet done."
