Update Archive/31

(extension of my last update, since I hadn't gotten back to Spooky yet)
Wedged amidst the snowy peaks of Alterac, a granite city loomed above Hesperia, its shadow falling across the lands around it. Alterac City; heart of the Xie dynasty and home to a nation that had suffered greatly. Indeed, the realm had only gained notoriety over the years that the Xies had reigned. In the past two decades, however, this latest ruling monarch had taken Alterac's depravity to a whole new level.
The current Lord Xie was famously mad. It was neither a subtle madness, nor a predictable one. It is an illness that has plagued the bloodline for generations, growing worse with each successive child. To this end, the Xies always had a council of advisors and chancellors to help in governing Alterac. However, Lord Xie recently executed his entire council after they refused some of his wishes.
Magus Azshard of the Crimson Cabal arrived before the gates of the Alterac royal keep within the city, oblivious to the biting cold. He turned with heavy brows to the platoons of guards arrayed to watch the entrance.
"I must speak with your master."
Azshard was led deep inside the ominous keep, up high to the throneroom of Lord Xie. It was swiftly clear that Lord Xie was absent, as his throne was empty. However, standing next to the throne was another man who seemed to be in charge. A man bearing a regal orange robe, decorated lavishly with black patterns and symbols. Hiding this man's face was a great iron headset, thin horns branching out in the fashion of a crown.
"Whom do I have the honour of addressing?" the man asked Azshard.
Azshard inclined his head respectfully.
"I am Magus Azshard, lord of Stromgarde's Crimson Cabal. I come with a message from King Eralas Trollbane."
This seemed to perk the man's attention up. He immediately called for some servants to accomodate Azshard.
"I am General Gabranth, right hand of Lord Xie. I reign here until my master returns to the city. Please, have a drink."
Azshard quickly got to the point.
"King Eralas Trollbane knows that times are changing. I have been sent here to make you an offer. It is an offer that will not be repeated. This is the one chance for you to work with Stromgarde. We are not forgiving to you colonists, but this once, we may work with you."
General Gabranth nodded.
"What is it you offer?"
Azshard smiled.
"An alliance."
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