Chapter 3 Meeting of the Warchiefs
Shortly after becomming warchief of the horde Krom quickly begins his campeign to secure all of the Barrens for the horde again. Ships from Kroms garrison shipyard on Scuttle Coast, and the horde artilery near northwatch, Krom sandwiches the ruin human fortress, making short work of it much like Tiragarde Keep before it. Once the horde takes Northwatch Krom leads the horde into Dustwallow Marsh, over running the old Theramore watch towers. Krom and his task force making thier way to the entrance of the ruins of Theramore where Krom was heard saying, "pfft, Garrosh had a vision, he was just short sighted, bring in the blood elf mages, to siphon and channel this unstable arcane energy, then bring in the work force, we will construct a goblin city and horde port. This new port will also strengthen our hold on the Barrens." Kroms horde quickly converting Northwatch hold, and the ruins of Theramore into horde bases, making it even easier for the horde to dominate the Barrens, claiming it 100% horde terratory.
Krom back in Orgrimmar sitting on his throne carefully thinking about his next move, his advisors telling him that the barrens campeign has won over much of the horde, but the trolls and others are still loyal to Vol'jin. One of Kroms Lieutenants speaking up "the horde needs a symbol to rally behind warchief, between two polar warchiefs like Garrosh and Vol'jin the horde has lost its identity". Krom nods already knowing what he agrees to, giving his next order "bring me six of my best scouts, give them each a batalion of our best soilders, and the six fastest ships we have". Warchief Krom handing six missives to his lieutenant "these are for thier eyes only, make sure they get them ASAP", then the warchief takes his leave, when asked where he going only answers "I must see an orc about a symbol."
Thrall and his wife tend to a small farm at a undisclosed location, where they are interupted by Krom on his large wolf mount. As warchief Krom approaches the former warchief Thrall responds "And what do I owe this visit to...warchief". Krom sensing anger in Thralls voice hoping to ease the tension a bit "If you heard what happend then you must know I gave him multiple chances to live, to help me lead as an advisor. You must also have heard I have done more for the horde in less then a month then Vol'jin ever did as Warchief, the horde is safe to travel the Barrens and Dustwallow without fear of Alliance assult." Thrall less angry but still upset over the loss of his friend ask again, "what do you want...Krom". The warchief takes another step tword the great former warchief answering "As far as horde is concered only the true warchiefs rule with the doomhamer, like Orgrim, and yourself, so" Krom pauses, knowing what he is about to ask will not be welcomed, taking a knee to Thrall, showing his respect for the one that freed the horde continuing, "Either give me the Doomhammer, or take the mantel of warchief Thrall".
Thrall looking at his wife and child, then reaching down to pick up the Doomahammer by his feet and shakes his head no. Krom standing to his feet explains his demands "the horde needs a warchief that is worthy, of the horde. I can be, but I also know you already are. Be the warchief you are destined to be, or give me the Doomhammer so I can move the horde forward!" Thrall again fimrly states NO! Krom knows he cant back down, cant show weakness not now, not infront of him. Krom steeling himslef stating what will hapen next "The Horde needs its true warchief now more then ever! and if you wont give me the doomhammer or take the mantel of warchief, then ill make you decide!" Warchief and former Warchief stare at eachother, knowing what will happen next, no need for a formal challenge, they both know where they must finish this "discussion". Thrall turning away from Krom as he walks to his family, fimrly stating what Krom already knows "I will see you in the arena in three days time". Krom returns to his mount and quietly returns to Orgrimmar, as the next three days pass Krom is quiet almost as if in mourning, knowing that he will either have to kill his hero, or be killed by him.
On the third day the arena is again filled as horde spectators watch on, about to witness history again. Thrall and Krom, for the second time in thier lives must step inside the same arena and fight for the mantel of warchief. Krom on one end, Gorehowl in right hand, Lightning blade in his left, he is not going to take this fight lightly. Thrall on the other end, donned in his old black armor again, Doomhammer fimrly gripped. Aggra asked Thrall, why? Thrall answers, "Krom is right, the horde needs a warchief that is worthy, by the end of the day the horde will have just that".