True Knight

The news had spread like the wind. Kael’thas had returned to Silvermoon. But instead of great celebration, the unexpected happened. He and his group of felblood had smashed their way into the Blood Knight headquarters and abducted M’uru. That left a gaping power void for the Order because M’uru was the conduit for their Light powers.

The chamber where M’uru was housed were in shambles. Lady Liadrin assessed the damage and the implications and even from afar, Keldren could see she was in a fury. Usually a paragon example of discipline and control, she picked up a piece of debris on the ground and flung it against the wall, shattering stone and wood.

Keldren, with Matheus and Lhorynna by his side, approached the angered Matriarch of the Blood Knights.

“Are you here to gloat, Lhorynna? Lady Liadrin said, her back turned to them. “We reap what we sow? Isn’t that your mantra? You didn’t trust Kael’thas and you questioned the use of M’uru. Seems you were right. So let’s hear it.”

“My husband and I are not here to celebrate the misfortune of others,” Lhorynna replied. “Kael’thas’ betrayal has shaken the foundations of this city and our nation. I am not here to gloat, Lia.”

That was the first time in a long time Keldren heard his mother call Lady Liadrin as Lia. Even Lady Liadrin seemed surprised when she turned around. There was a softness in his mother’s tone and Keldren knew, before troubles shattered Quel’Thalas, they were very close friends. Differing points of view had separated their friendship.

“Lynna,” Lady Liadrin said, “the Order is crippled. There is enough residual energy to aid the knights for a brief amount of time but we will need another power source. Your son is an exception. The Blood Knights need a naaru.”

“What are you planning?” Lhorynna asked suspiciously.

“Nothing that will compromise your honor, Lynna,” Lady Liadrin replied. “I will go to Shattrath City and speak with A’dal. Maybe I can find an answer there.”

“We will go with you,” Matheus said. “Though we’ve had our disagreements in the past Liadrin, I think it is time we put aside our differences and mend our friendship again. I do believe if you go to the naaru in peace, there will be a solution that will satisfy all of us.”

Matheus turned to his son, “Keldren, you will be the sole representative of House Aravel on Azeroth while your mother and I head for the Outlands. Your uncle and his family will accompany us as well.”

“Why can’t I go with you?” Keldren asked.

“Two reasons,” Matheus said. “First, our noble house must still be represented in Silvermoon. Secondly, you are not ready. But once you complete your final training, you should join us as well.”

Lady Liadrin intervened and spoke to Keldren, “I will have Lord Solonar in charge of my absence. He will commission you to the Outlands once you reach the rank of Master Knight.”

Keldren stared at the empty space where M’uru once was held. It was the dawn of a new era for the Blood Knights.