Almost one year has passed and High King Anduin Wrynn still remains a genius. In the last year he has accomplished several noteworthy feats, such as:
- The Battle of Dazar’alor. I will first focus on the background of the battle. Anduin realized that a frontal assault against the zandalari fleet and army would be very risky, so he decided to trick the foolhardy King Rastakhan into send his army to the border with Nazmir. To accomplish this, he used an ancient kul tiran artifact which allowed him to cloud his army into a magical mist, allowing him tactical superiority in Nazmir. He then attacked Zuldazar from the north, forcing the zandalari to fight on two fronts. At the same time, with the zandalari army removed, he launched the naval assault of Dazar’alor. In the ensuing battle, the Alliance obtained a great triumph, when King Rastakhan was killed and the bulk of the zandalari fleet annihilated. In doing so, High King Anduin not only ensured the Alliance’s dominance in the war, but he also removed the main advantage that the Horde had.
- After the battle was won, Anduin had the fate of the Horde in his hands. He could have pressed the advantage and won the war, but in doing so, countless civilians would have died. And here we can truly see the genius of Anduin, the genius of someone who is wise beyond his years. He decided NOT to push the advantage, not to end the war, because he did not want to become as bloodthirsty and genocidal as Sylvanas. This was a very cunning move – A king is defined by his legacy. That’s how history will remember him. By choosing mercy over cruelty, Anduin ensured that history will remember him as a kind, just, and forgiving king.
- Anduin was also able to regain the allegiance of Kul Tiras. Under his reign, Kul Tiras rejoined the Alliance after 11 years of isolation. With this move, Anduin ensured that the Alliance would gain the strength of the legendary Kul Tiran fleet that suffers no rival in the world.
- Finally, Anduin organized the rescue party to save Baine from the vile clutches of Sylvanas. In doing so, he solidified his alliance with the Horde once Baine becomes warchief, and at the same time showed Baine’s loyalists that they needn’t fear the Alliance, further embellishing his already golden reputation.
It is therefore not a surprise that Anduin Wrynn is the most important character in the Alliance and will play a pivotal role in the future of the Cosmos.
By the way:
Anduin haters: Anduin is too young to make his own decisions, he needs to let more experienced people make decisions.
Also Anduin haters: Why the heck is Anduin letting other people make decisions for him? He’s a foolish 9 years old kid.