Obituaries: Archbishop Benedictus and King Magni Bronzebeard

Last night, the hordes sneaked into Stormwind City and killed Archbishop Benedictus after a few attempts. There were rumors I heard afterwards, but most of the alliance were not prepared. The guards formed a shield to fight against the evil but finally they failed.
After that, these disgusting hordes hijacked the Deeprun Tram, slaughtering every single person who entered the tram. Clearly they were aiming for Lord of Ironforge.
I took an alternative road to Ironforge but I was too late. The throne was empty, the King was gone. It left behind a pile of skeleton.
May Archbishop Benedictus and King Magni Bronzebeard rest in peace and be resurrected soon.

So you thought no one saw you

The guild hall is empty. Aethel walked around and took a seat at a corner. Scenes from the past flashed in front of her eyes.

Clifford dashed in with his full armor and he must be in a hurry.
Shacat did that same some other time. He dashed in and stopped suddenly. Zully left a few claw marks on the stone floor from the braking.
Leather balls were flying besides, over, in front and behind of Jomartion while he was talking. His patience threshold was challenged. Then Weick killed himself behind him, and I could almost hear his deep breathes.
Wasp was in a purple festival dress, and so was I. Same dress, well, it happens.
A mysterious mage came to the meeting, his face was hidden under his hood. When he lifted it, oh, that was Korgun.
Evocator stood beside Korgun and could not stand the flame. He took off his clothes but luckily not his guild tabard.
Gibknarf was in his heavy golden armor. He carried them with proud and dwarven muscle power.
Everyone formed a cirlce and Aethel was asked to stand in the middle. She was nervous. The officers announced her promotion, and members used their special abilities as celebration.

A tear slowly glided down her cheek. "See you around," she said and gently dried her tears.
Walking down the stairs, she wasn't sure where to go. She looked up to the sky and closed her eyes. The sun shined bright and dried her tears. She felt the warmth and took a moment to enjoy it in peace.

Suddenly someone poked her back with a dagger. Aethel picked up her staff and turned swiftly. The person had vanished. "I'll be watching you. Shape up!" a distant voice whispered.

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The story was written for my departure of < The Tempered Sun > in order to join my boyfriend's guild < Genesis >. It was a difficult time for me to part with the friends I made there. TTS holds monthly guild meeting in the Dwarven District, Stormwind City. The meetings were very nice and friendly.

Elune's Makeover

After a long and hard fight in the Outlands, a voice deep in Aethel's heart said, "Go home, to Moonglade. And you should talk to shan'do also."
Aethel walked through a portal to Shattrah City then packed her bag for a long distance teleport to Moonglade.

Every night is the same in Moonglade. Loganaar still stands beside the moonwell as he did when Aethel used to mediate and sing to Elune there.

"Thero'shan Aethel", says Loganaar, "welcome back to Moonglade."
Aethel salutes to Loganaar and says, "Shan'do Loganaar, Elune'adore."
"What brings you here?" Loganaar asks.
"I seek peace. This moonwell used to calm my mind. Everything was peaceful when I was with the Sisters, until the war."
"The Sisters of Elune still question me for teaching you the druidic ways sometimes. You are a trained and skillful druid now. I saw your potential and you confirmed my judgement."
"Yes, I think druid is my nature but I will never forget the teaching from the Sisters."
"That was indeed your advantage as a diplomat for Darnassus serving Pristess Tyrande Whisperwind and Arch Druid Fandral Staghelm at the same time."
"It was a nice experience as a diplomat. I made many friends of different races. Shan'do, everything changes when Doom Lord Kazzak opened the Dark portal. Then now I serve the Cenarion Expedition. The war is weary."
"Thero'shan, believe in yourself and believe in your friends. This is your call. You have learned a lot but there are still more for you to learn. You must not give up."
Aethel nods, "Anu'dora. I should get rested and then return to my position."
"Peace you should have here in Moonglade as always. You know where to find me when you need guidance. Kaldorei, your family is expecting you."
Aethel smiles and curtsies to Loganaar.
"Please send my regards to the Sisters. Asha'falah, shan'do."
"Peace be with you. Ande'thoras'ethil." Loganaar bows.
The Black War Tiger dashes to Aethel's home.

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Translations:
Shan'do - Honored teacher
Thero'shan - Honored student
Elune'adore - Elune be with you
Kaldorei - Children of the stars
Anu'dora - Yes
Asha'falah - A farewell phrase
Ande'thoras'ethil - May your troubles be diminished

Originally published in The Tempered Sun website.