Balor's defeat wasn't all bad news for many of the giants, because they ended up welcoming an even stronger Giant King.
On the city walls, countless Blood Elves and Gnomes who hadn't managed to escape in time were slain, dismembered, or even devoured. The siege continued for another half-day, even after most of the giants lowered their resistance.
"This city now belongs to me," Orion declared. "You're welcome to come settle in my city, but leave all your cannon-fodder troops outside."
He was addressing the other coalition lords. His tone left no room for argument.
Jorik, Gareth, Ironhoof, Bluehide, and Lokiviria exchanged a few glances, silently reading each other. In the end, nobody spoke up as they followed Orion into the city—now renamed Stoneheart.