The Wearing Sands of Time
Good morning. This is an introduction for the story titled "The Wearing Sands of Time". This is a story based upon events that have happened in World of Warcraft, not events that are from the official WoW storyline, but events that have happened to these specific characters. As such, it is assumed that you, the reader, are at least somewhat familiar with these characters, so I will be giving a brief introduction for many of them below.
I hope you enjoy reading the story as much as I did writing it.
-Pat Majaski
Tiji of the Wind, Legionnaire of the Horde
Originally of the Bloodscalp Trolls, Tiji was given her name due to her affinity with the elemental spirits of air, also leading Tiji to the path of a shaman. Sometimes interpreted as condescending, Tiji often takes the role of a matron and typically views those that she consorts with as her children rather than her peers. Because of this, since her time in joining with The Horde, Tiji has taken it upon herself to adopt many unusual people in to her own family, becoming as a mother to many of them. Such people include the Orcish twins Rhaka and Ghaku, the Ex-Lordaeron citizens Aesgar Reth and his wife Elusin, and the Tauren druid Rage Earthfury. Tiji wears her hair in long, red braided dreadlocks that reach down to her mid-back. She, unlike most shaman, dresses herself in cloth armor typically made for someone more pious than herself. Though previously serving in the armies of the Horde, Tiji is now (along with all of her "children") part of private forces group titled as "Bloodrite".
Ghaku Ravenblade, Frostwolf Field General "The Bloody Prince":
Ragged, scarred, and typically unwashed, Ghaku is not a man of class; he is a man of the battlefield. Short red hair that refuses to be tamed sticks from the top of Ghaku's head, and grows in an ironically (given the rest of his appearance) well-groomed beard at his chin. Tall, wide, and all around massive, Ghaku's figure is only enhanced by the layers of plate armor that cover him. A longtime field-general of the Horde's forces in Alterac Valley, Ghaku earned his title and his personality of cruelty from decades of battle and bloodshed. He serves the role of a protector however, not a destroyer.
Rhaka Ravenblade, Agent of the Shattered Hand:
Unlike her brother, Rhaka chose the role of an Assassin over that of a warrior. While her twin spent the years barking orders, Rhaka lurked in the shadows, gathering information and slitting throats for the more covert and sinister operations of the Horde. Taller than most orcs, Rhaka's golden eyes peak out from beneath rows of dark azure hair, she's been known to be quite the charming lady to those unaware of her malevolent profession.
Aesgar Reth, Dead Man Walking:
A court magician, before the fall of Lordaeron, Aesgar has long since forgotten his previous life and even his previous name after he embraced the plague of Undeath. Despite retaining some of his previous arcane abilities after rising from the grave, Aesgar has left that path in exchange for learning demon magic, and now is a warlock of frighteningly powerful proportions. Glowing yellow eyes glint from beneath his pointed purple wizard hat, death certainly not having robbed him of his sense of style. During his time amongst the fallen Undercity, the warlock was fortunate enough to romance and marry the unusual…
Elusin, Seer:
Unusual even for one that has been dead for several years, Elusin was a Lordaeron priestess of the light while alive, and has been a powerful priestess of the shadow ever since her death. Light turquoise hair arranged in a neat and proper fashion sits above glowing eyes of the same color, eyes that gaze in to worlds beyond seeing. Elusin is a woman that has visions of often a frightening nature, though the accuracy of said visions is uncertain. Not having slept in the seven years that she has been dead, Elusin claims that "Have you ever tried sleeping when you have no eyelids? Or even no eyes?!" She is thought by many to be quite insane.
Rage Earthfury, Druid of the Claw:
Tall, calm, collected, Rage is an icon of irony in reference to his given name. Though the Tauren sometimes works up quite the fury when his mind slips in to the depths of his Dire Bear form, he is otherwise the very semblance of balance and peace. As a fighter amongst his people, Rage typically resides within the grasslands of Nagrand, in an attempt to balance nature as best he can. He also enjoys hobbies such as fishing, cooking, leatherworking, and discussing philosophy with his fellow Horde.