Before the Storm (World of Warcraft)

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - This official prequel novel delves into the events leading up to the next expansion of the critically acclaimed World of Warcraft videogame. Azeroth is in peril after defeating the demonic Burning Legion, as a catastrophic wound, inflicted by the fallen titan Sargeras, festers deep within the world. King Anduin Wrynn of Stormwind and Sylvanas Windrunner, warchief of the Horde, face the urgent need to rebuild and mourn their losses. The wound has unveiled a mysterious substance called Azerite, which holds the potential for both extraordinary creation and unimaginable destruction. As the Alliance and Horde race to unlock its secrets and heal Azeroth, Anduin devises a plan to forge lasting peace between the factions. However, the balance of power is threatened, and gaining Sylvanas's trust proves challenging, as she harbors her own agendas. For peace to prevail, long-standing bloodshed and hatred must be confronted, yet both sides cling to truths and ambitions that complicate the path forward. As they vie for Azerite's power, the risk of reigniting a devastating war looms, endangering the very future of Azeroth.