two ☓ a warning (backdated to october 16th)

[shamanism]

[Filtered from Arthas Menethil/The Lich King.]

[ The sight that fills the video is one of magnificence really. Purple and golden fabric drape along the background with various crystals floating in the air and a table centered with an intricately designed teapot (with matching cups). Oh, there's also an orc present. He's soon joined by his ally who presumably set up the device to record. There's a moment of hesitation between the two before the human woman turns to face the screen to address the audience. ]

Good day fellow travelers to this realm. [ Her voice is bolstered in confidence, although her gaze falters from time to time. ] There are many of you here that I have yet to meet and for that I unfortunately must ask that we postpone further pleasantries.

[Thrall isn’t quite sure where to put his hands, so he settles them on his knees and looks toward the camera. At least he thinks it’s the camera. Just when he gets used to using one form of technology, they change it out for something that’s still too small for his hands. Anyway, his expression is serious and faintly contemplative. There’s a lot to be said here, and a lot that he shouldn’t say. Not yet.] The arrival of someone from our world has made it apparent that precautions should be taken. [His brows furrow.] And so we must warn you, and decide what to do from there. This dark conqueror was once named Prince Arthas Menethil, but now he wears the armor and the title of Lich King. He is no man, but a monster.

A monster? [ Jaina cuts him off with her own intrusion and for a moment there, she appears almost as though she wants to argue that. With a gulp loud enough to be picked up by the device, she forces herself to continue. ] That's right. [ Steadily growing more strength with that single phrase alone. ] A monster that if left unattended to will purge this entire world of life. The blight will warp the land and from every living being a monstrosity will be born. Man, woman, creature or child. Living or dead. Their bodies will take up arms against those who oppose him and unlike that with a sentient mind, they will annihilate without any concern for their crimes.

[ Leaning back into her chair, her breathing slowly becomes more irregular as she forces herself to continue. ] There are a number of atrocities he's committed back in Azeroth. So many so that the brave, brave people of our world have risen to take the fight to his doorsteps. I, I was almost there. [ There's a seething edge to her tone with that phrase as she nears dangerously close to a point unlike her. ]

Jaina... [Her name escapes his lips, a soft concerned rumble, before he can stop himself. Seeing all that anger sneak into her expression, the tightness of her knuckles in the tablecloth-- it’s all he can do to keep from reaching across the table. He shakes his head slowly.] The damage he could do to this world is unthinkable, but far from impossible.

Knowing this, what are our choices? Would the Initiative assist us, knowing the danger they have brought upon their country? I have heard of a judicial system in passing, but I am not sure how effective it would be. Whatever must be done, it must be done as a group, with as much preparation and planning as possible. Do NOT engage the Lich King alone. We don’t know if he can circumvent how the Initiative deals with death.

It remains imperative that you do not approach him on your own.

[ Jaina emphasizes on this point in the hopes of drilling it into the heads of those listening in. Rising to her feet, her steps are just a bit heavier than before as her agitation weighs her down in her approach for the device. She felt there was nothing more she can say to this as she cuts the recording short. ]

(( OOC: this is a filtered joint post between thrall and jaina, so be mindful of that when replying. Also, this is backdated to BEFORE the plot! Thanks! ALSO ALSO, Arthas-mun said it was okay. :|b))

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[deadelfwalking]

[TOO FUCKING LATE FOR THAT 'not going alone' STUFF, THRALL.]

You're wasting your time with this, World-Shaman. [he adds, after a moment--] And despite what he says, he is not the Lich King. Not yet.

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[crymoore]

[ It doesn't help that the man taunted her for Koltira rushing into battle, but the sorceress is still apprehensive about speaking with him. Mostly because he chose to address Thrall over her, but if she denied herself the answers to his remark due to something so petty, then she's no better than the other leaders of the Alliance. ]

Not yet? [ A soft voice that's not quite pleading, but the look in her eyes yearns for it all the same. ] Does that mean there remains a chance that he could be stopped?

[ Stopped. Redeemed. Both mean the same in her mind when it comes to Arthas. ]

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[shamanism]

[Thrall is quiet for a moment, gauging Koltira's reaction.]

This is not something we can handle alone. They need to know. It took an army-- multiple armies-- to topple the citadel.

[A pause.]

If he has not reached his full power, then we are fortunate. It still makes him unpredictable, however.

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[painfeels]

Arthas? That name's kind of familiar.

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[crymoore]

[ The text function isn't too difficult to pick up for Jaina, but she's slow in responding. Pecking away at things with an index finger does that after all. ]

You have heard of the name before?

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[shamanism]

[SINCE I'M LIKE WAY LATE Thrall just watches the correspondence, and adds:]

You can trust Jaina. Her power is only rivaled by the kindness in her heart.

[ not here ]

[ex_bandai157]

[ well, this is helpful. for the time being though, he's just going to observe and quietly collect information. ]

[has_a_cult]

Thanks for the warning. What does this Arthas fellow look like?

[crymoore]

A tall man with dark armor and light colored hair. [ Good job describing most men in JRPG's this place, Jaina. ] Piercing blue eyes as well.

Although he may be more recognizable by the foreboding sword he carries with him at all time.

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[sithiche]

You mean that wanker who was going around threatening everyone's breathing status?

[crymoore]

[ Wanker? What a strange thing to refer to him by. ]

Yes, the very same man. It is advised you do not approach him.

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[sidecar]

That's the most sensible thing I've heard about all this yet.

[People admitting it's better to form a group instead of over-confidently swearing they'll handle it? Now there's a nice change.]

But even a guy like that's gotta have some kinda weakness, right?

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[crymoore]

When one has spent many years of their life preparing for something, they must keep their wits about them. [ It's painful to think it's been that long, but easy to ignore in favor of the conversation at hand. ] As for a weakness, well that sort of thing is up for debate amongst many.

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[shamanism]

He is not invincible. Holy magic is the most effective weapon I have heard used against him, but by no means does he fear it.

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[flynninomite]

I'm not a fan of death metal, either, but "monster" seems a bit extreme.

[ Asinine commentary aside, Flynn's taking the message seriously. Mostly. He's already had his fair share of violent tyrants in his lifetime. ]

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[crymoore]

Death metal? [ Not quite sure what he's getting at with that. Silly old-timers. ] I assure you the label we have fitted him with was the kindest and I feel my friend here did that out of respect for my own well-being. Prior to my arrival, I had spent many weeks preparing with hundreds of men to invade his citadel.

Monster, while a cruel term, is accurate through and through.

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[shamanism]

[... oh, Flynn. Thrall is very linefaced about this.]

He commands a vast army of undead that has done more to corrupt and poison my world than any other before the Shattering. I would not use the term if I believed he was even remotely capable of atoning for his actions.

[A pause.]

Koltira was under my leadership for a time. He acts with noble intentions, brash as he may seem.

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[yamaxanadu]

If he is that much of a threat I would like to assess this personally. However if it is determined that he is indeed what you say, and does try and harm this world or anyone else here in such extreme ways, I will gladly assist in restraining him.

[crymoore]

Then I implore you to not assess him on your own. Witness his behavior from a distance if at all possible. [ Jaina doesn't know the extent of anyone's powers here, but she has to stress on that point. ] He is a danger even if it appears otherwise.

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[hornedomen]

[Ico’s response came later, after he looked through the other responses to learn more about Arthas.]

Where is Arthas now?

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[crymoore]

Another question I am afraid I cannot answer. [ She lowers her head in her own disappointment. ] I have not spoken with him since that day.

[bratworth]

[ Well, this is... ominous, for lack of a better word. ]

What is the nature of this 'blight', precisely?

[crymoore]

[ Prepare yourself, Edgeworth: ] Sorcery.

Well, to be more accurate? Necromancy.

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[awarlock]

[There's always a dark conqueror or two rearing their heads, aren't there.]

And the Initiative brought him in. That's either clever or very desperate. How did you stopped him in the past?

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[crymoore]

[ It seems to be that way in every world. ]

Ah, about that... [ Jaina looks away from the device. ] I am afraid we have not stopped him yet.

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[danno_williams]

[How weird has his life gotten that the guy making the most sense, and the most civic and law minded, was the ugliest motherfucker he'd ever seen. Not to mention probably not human.]

I was law enforcement in my world, before I was dragged here. I can tell you, there isn't much of a system here. There is no law enforcement or much of a judicial system.

The Initiative doesn't seem to care.

[He sighs]

So, I suppose what I'm saying, is that if this guy is as bad as you say he is... we're probably going to have to handle it ourselves, we're not getting any help.

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[crymoore]

That is quite unfortunate. [ A sigh follows, not directed at him but more at the news he has given her. ] Would the Initiative be opposed to us conjuring a system?

[ That thought causes her to pause briefly as she thinks it over. Shaking her head, she dismisses it just as quick as she conjured it. ]

No, that would not do. Every being has their own sense of justice and I suspect we would have many wars here over who was right. It is better we channel those negative thoughts towards a single source that is in need of it instead of at each other.

[video] so late lol

[skirtcladgunner]

[Her eyes are narrowed.]

He sure does sound like danger, doesn't he? [It's all she can say, while she thinks of the man causing so much trouble back in her own world.]

dude i didn't tag any of this back til last night

[shamanism]

That would be an understatement.

[ video ] this thing still on?

[perfectionisms]

And what? You expect us to believe all that just because you said so?

[ video ] heck yeah even if I'm the slowest of slow :)

[crymoore]

[ This is refreshing in all honesty. It's been a while since no one's believed a thing Jaina's said; having become a leader did wonders for her words and the belief she never thought herself deserving of all too easy to acquire. ]

I encourage others to come to their own decisions regarding this man. We just advise that it is not done on one's own, else they may lose their life pointlessly.