| After the Third War, Cairne helped the orcs establish their own nation, Durotar, but after that he returned to his people, to create a home for them in the new territory of the tauren, Mulgore. In the northern part of Mulgore, Cairne created the city Thunder Bluff, the capital of the tauren. Cairne, being a wise and cunning old bull, established the city on top of four tall bluffs, which was the perfect defense against the harpies and centaur whom continuously harassed the tauren people, even after all these years. Unfortunately, not too long after Cairne had created a safe environment for his people, his only son, Baine Bloodhoof, the heir to his father's position as high chieftain, was kidnapped by the centaur, and thought for dead for some time, leaving Cairne in a strong depression, making him incapable of leading his people. Fortunately, Rexxar, a Mok'Nathal who was sent by Thrall to request the aid of the tauren in a battle against the human force, Kul Tiras, lead by the Admiral Daelin Proudmoore, arrived to Thunder Bluff, and needed Cairne's aid. Cairne though, was incapable of doing anything, his depression too deep for him to take the decisions that were required. Luckily, Rexxar wasn't just a normal grunt, he was a great warrior and was able to free the young Bloodhoof, and return him to his father. After that, Cairne, freed from his depression, followed Rexxar back to Thrall in Durotar, promising the aid of the tauren in the upcoming battle. After the battle ... |
