[Horde] Chapter Three: Session Nine

Appearing Characters: Arthak Saurfang, Azgadaan, Azuka, Gel'nok, Go'el, Halno, Keli'dan the Breaker, Lantresor, Levia Blackflight, Nesslyn, Nyxxa, Orican Runesight, Rehgar Earthfury, Sadine Summerflow, Sadras, Sagaz, Samaara, Silansalia Winterwind, Shaspira, Solion, Thura Saurfang

Appearing Enemies: Arcane Wraiths, Mana Surge Wyrms

Appearing Locations: Falthrien Academy, Sunstrider Isle

December 2nd (Morning)

Azgdaan heads to the Broken Blade forge and finds a number of orcs there as well as the towering form of Gel’nok working on some project or another.

He gestures his head at Gel’nok.

Gel’nok has not bothered to look up from the project he’s working on. Azgadaan thanks the orc and approaches Gel’nok with a greeting. The mok’nathal doesn’t bother to stop or look up.

Gel’nok turns slightly.

Gel’nok looks at the orcs and barks that they have chamberpot duty for the rest of the evening.

Azgadaan withdraws a pieces of the Shatari plate.

Gel’nok smirks at him and looks at the armor.

Azgadaan gives him 200 gold pieces to start, and said he’ll give the rest on completion, which Gel’nok accepts. He said it’ll be done in about a week, and Azgadaan thanks him. He comments he’s surprised that Azgadaan didn’t take it to a demon armorsmith, and Azgadaan comments it’s better to keep the funding in Arthak’s clan.

Earlier in the week

Nyxxa had gone to talk to the elven prisoners again after the group conversation involving Halno and Arthak. True to Arthak’s promise, they have been permitted to stay together, and they stand at Nyxxa’s approach.

Nyxxa greets them, and they nod to her. Nyxxa asks if they mind speaking, and they agree to do so. Nyxxa sits in front of their accommodations.

Nyxxa shrugs.

Sadine furrows her brow.

The two elves look at each other.

Nyxxa nods, and then activates her see invisibility ability. She glances around, but sees nothing of note or concern.

The elves look at each other, both intrigued and surprised.

Nyxxa rubs the back of her neck.

Sadine nods.

Silansalia mutters something under her breath, and Sadine shoots her a look.

Nyxxa nods.

Nyxxa nods.

Sadine nods to her, and the two of them turn away, leaving Nyxxa to leave. Nyxxa thanks the orcs who were watching, going over the Thalassian phrase in her head.

December 2nd

Halno goes to investigate the manor he had previously discovered that seemed vaguely familiar to him. He approaches, and he knocks. There’s a degree of familiarity as he walks the path and looks up at the manor.

There is a pause, and the door opens to reveal a felblood elf. He looks at Halno with narrowed eyes.

He’s more looking at the house.

He gestures to Gramgun’kur.

He gestures to the telescope.

The felblood elf squints, and shouts something in Thalassian to the others.

Two more felblood elves peek their heads out of various hallways.

Solion leads him up through the house, though Halno feels like he would likely not get lost anyway. The manor itself is filled with all sorts of… things. Ritualistic implements. Daggers. Half-scribed scrolls, others that are complete. Magic foci. Weapons. It’s not organized well, but it’s not dirty or messy, more just cluttered. As he passed by a cellar, the door is cracked, and Halno can hear laughter and voices down below.

There is one voice that appears to be more frightened.

Solion shuts the door as he passes, leading Halno up to the roof.

They arrive in a sort of attic. As Halno looks around, he notices some astrological books on the shelves, but many of them are empty. There is also a chart of the stars on the wall, with the telescope jutting out from the far side of the attic.

Halno walks over to the telescope and inspects it. He can tell that some parts were recently replaced, and it was damaged, but it appears to be in working order. He sits in the chair, and it does look like it’s functional. He pokes around it a bit, and he notes how the orrerys move with the telescope, and they appear to symbolize the movements of the sun and the two moons around the world. The sight of them is vaguely annoying, as if they are incorrect.

He tries to grab a rod and move it, but it doesn’t budge.

He leads Halno to a window and points to the cliff through the rain.

As Halno gets a better look, he sees that is, in fact, the case, as the cliff is basically a sheer drop.

The felblood elf talks to Solion for a moment, asking if he knows anyone, and they agreed they could probably trade for it. Though the felblood elf also suggests Halno take a look at the arcane sanctums or see if Runesight happens to have a scroll of feather fall as well.

Halno thanks them, and the elves say to check back in a day about the trade. It seemed familiar. If he’s able to fix the mechanism it *might* help.

Meanwhile, Arthak wishes to talk to Shaspira and Runesight

He sends a message to Shaspira to see if she wants something from Kilnar’s manor. She responds by saying she doesn’t know what Kilnar has but would be willing to pay a bounty for what he finds if it’s interesting magically or culturally.

Then he goes to see Runesight in Magister’s terrace. Runesight is pacing back and forth while reading. Noticing Arthak, he closes the tome. There is a sharp-toothed smile as he casts a spell. He calls for Nesslyn, who appears lounging in a soft chair.

She welcomes Arthak back and tells him that Runesight wishes him well, and explains that thanks to his spell he can understand Arthak though he cannot speak Arthak’s tongue.

Runesight nods and speaks to Nesslyn.

Runesight laughs and says a name, which Nesslyn translates it to “Goldensword”.

Runesight continues to speak and Nesslyn translates for Arthak.

Runesight nods.

Arthak notes that it appears Runesight’s transformation into a demon has been complete, as his horns are much longer, his wings stronger and wider, and he appears far more imposing than he once did.

The two go over the list of what is needed, as Halno compiled. Nesslyn reports that Runesight can, for a 1000 gold fee, assist with two spells. For 2000 each, he could provide them as spell scrolls. However, Runesight would like an artifact that would allow him to offer his help for free. He desires Belo’vir’s spellbook. It was gifted to lady Shaspira after Caria slayed him.

Arthak says he’ll see what he can do. But also offers that all artifacts, including the building itself, would be divvied up to those that help him take the manor.

Upon this offer, Runesight reconsiders and offers his help for 800 provided he would get some of the spoils. Potentially, even some of the fee may be returned to Arthak if the spoils are particularly worthy.

Nesslyn blinks and opens her mouth, taken aback as she was not going to say that.

Runesight nods and bows, a hand over his chest.

Runesight nods and speaks again, his brow furrowing.

Nesslyn comments, this time not translating Runesight’s words but instead her own.

Nesslyn nods and sinks back into her chair. Runesight bows again before flicking his tome open again to return to his business.

Arthak bows to Runesight and Nesslyn before leaving.

Arthak then goes to talk to Shaspira after all, having to discuss the price of Belo’vir’s spellbook.

Whenever he goes into Shaspira’s office, he finds more things on display. He sees ornate blades of elvish design, a spiraling horn, ornate scrolls, chalices, jewelry and a stand with a suit of military armor. Her hand is outstretched toward a runic circle on fire with a creature with a large maw. The two are speaking in eredun.

Arthak is stunned upon being exposed to the eredun language.

With the wave of her hand, Shaspira dismisses the runes and the fire. She’s in a maroon dress.

She asks Arthak if ought is amiss. He says it has been sometime since he heard her people’s tongues.

Getting to business, Arthak updates Shaspira to his resource gathering. He mentions Runesight wishes for Belo’vir’s spellbook. Shaspira mentions she’s surprised he didn’t ask her himself, but she isn’t surprised that he wants it given his ambition. She says she could be convinced to part with it. She asks if he had an offer in mind, or is looking for suggestions.

Which Arthak is open to suggestions, not really knowing the worth of a spellbook himself.

She says either something of equal value or a service. She says she needs someone to deliver something to Hellfire Citadel in person. She says the object isn’t easy to deliver and would be difficult to do so.

He asks, but she says she would need commitment from him before she could tell him. And would need a great deal of logistics. But it would ensure reinforcements. There was also information she could trade. She asks for information about other Legion agents she isn’t aware of, or for information about Remnii that could lead to her recapture.

Arthak will think on it, and weigh his options.

Shaspira mentions that Velhari could help with part of the barrier that requires the passwall spell. She doesn’t know what price she would ask.

Arthak mentions he will look into it. He apologizes for taking up her time. She says it is of no concern. He asks if there is anything else she needs to discuss. She says not at present, but if things change, she will have someone call for him.

She says may his meteoric rise continue on its current trajectory.

Arthak visits Go’el

Go'el is eating, but greets Arthak. They share exasperation that things are complicated.

Arthak cuts to the quick. He wants Go’el’s help with the Prismatic Wall. He says that if they want to continue to keep their heads down he would understand.

Go’el says it would likely be wise for the Frostwolves to assist with this. Arthak then brings out the list. Go’el says that shamans could help with the elements.

In return, he would ask for assistance. Rehgar is looking into the skarvyn. He has a soft spot for those who are enslaved, and wants information. Go’el is looking into something Shamanic. He wishes to save his world, as Draenor is dying. Go’el wishes to learn about the elements of Azeorth, and it may help him bring the elements into balance in Draenor. But he needs a catalyst to help. An artifact that could help to commune with the elements.

Go’el puts a hand on Arthak’s shoulder.

Arthak sighs.

As Arthak turns, he sees the flickering forms of the spectral wolves guarding Go’el tent.

Go’el gives Arthak a smile.

Arthak turns to leave again, and Go’el watches him go, following him to the door. He takes one more deep breath and he glances over to his Frostwolf. It’s ears are drooped, and there’s a soft wine.

Azgadaan, meanwhile, is looking for a sieve, but is unable to find one.

Nyxxa, knowing what a sieve is, offers to make one but she doesn’t take money. Instead she exchanges the service for asking him to help her teach Levia orcish. Azgadaan agrees and they have some small talk

Arthak goes to speak to Rehgar and updates him on the wall situation, and then asks about his information on the skarvyn. Rehgar wants several living specimens and wants to know how they are being controlled as he wants to potentially free them, and turn them against Sinestra.

Arthak agrees this is a good idea, and he will do what he can to find information on it.

They start heading off in the boat in order to go to the mainland. Lantresor, Sadras, and Thura see them off.

They are taking Levia, Samaara, Sagaz and Azuka with them.

Sadras and Arthak share a moment.

Sadras pushes her forehead against Arthak’s.

Sadras’s shoulders sink a bit.

Sadras smiles.

Sadras pulls away.

Thura offers a salute and the group heads off.

The group hangs out on the boat as they voyage across the straight. Nyxxa teachs Levia more orcish, Samarra teaches Azgadaan more draenic.

December 3rd

They arrive at the mainland, and they note that it is starting to get colder.

The clear day is giving away to darker skies as they head to Sunstrider Island. It almost seems to be something more supernatural.

There is a darkened mist, and there is the crackling of lightning. They approach the remains of a massive elvish building, which now has lightning coursing around it. Some of the pathways around it are no longer parallel to the ground, supernaturally twisted around the building. There are chunks of stone and other walkways hovering suspended in the air. The magic around it is very powerful

At the outskirts of the ruins, some of Keli’dan’s men are around investigating, and Arthak also sees Keli’dan himself. They head down to speak with him after Azgadaan uses enhance ability on Arthak.

Keli’dan claps Arthak on the shoulder.

He gestures at the isle.

He then points at the ruins.

Keli’dan smiles.

As the group glances to the academy again, they see the lightning arcing, and there are signs of strange creatures appearing and disappearing, and disappearing against the very edges of the area only to rematerialize deeper inside. There are also large mana wyrms, which seem to be less docile than they normally seem to be. As they watch, one feasts on one of the wraiths.

This page was last edited on October 25, 2020, at 05:37 PM

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