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))

Comments

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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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[painfeels]

Arthas? That name's kind of familiar.

[ 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?

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[sithiche]

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

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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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[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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[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.

[Video]

[hornedomen]

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

Where is Arthas now?

[bratworth]

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

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

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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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[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.

[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.]

[ video ] this thing still on?

[perfectionisms]

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