p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"The portal right on top of Shal'aran was the -best- place to get any sort of sunning done. They were Night Elves, and the Nightfallen had descended from Night Elves, so their affiliation was with the moon. That didn't mean that the Sun on a bright, warm day didn't do wonders for Fenra. As she stretched out beside the portal, fur ruffling with the occasional breeze, she couldn't help but let out a sigh of relaxation./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"She'd just gotten back the night prior, tired and worn out from her battle with Dantalionax. The demon had been destroyed though, so there was cause for said relaxation. She wasn't supposed to meet Khadgar's officials to storm the Arcway until tomorrow, so there was no point in hanging out and blowing her cover in the City. Besides, there were other things she could fill her time with. Suramar had become her home for now, and home was somewhere you were supposed to rest./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"Well, kind of./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;""Fenra!" A voice yelled. It echoed through the caverns loud enough for her feline ears to hear. The same ears that heard the voice pinned flat against her skull. It was Thalyssra. Fenra knew her day of rest was too good to be true. When Khadgar didn't need her, everyone else did. Thalyssra, Mayla, Farondis, the Wardens... Still. She was thankful for the sunning time she did get. With a grown Fenra hoisted herself to her paws and entered through the portal to return back down to Shal'aran./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"The ruins were bustling. It was tempting to spend time with Oculeth during the day, but while Fenra was 'off,' Oculeth was not. So, she was doing her best to avoid distracting him or being in his way. Instead of saying anything, she just rubbed her furred cheek against his leg like a house cat and hustled over to Thalyssra, paws scraping against the stone under them. Satisfied with Fenra's arrival time, Thalyssra pointed to a map./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;""Sorry to interrupt, but we could use you today before you have to go delve into the Arcway. There's a collection of withered here, and I believe we can use this branch from the arcan'dor to calm them and build up our army." The Nightfallen leader explained, pointing out the location once more. "We really appreciate all you're doing for us." Thalyssra murmured, crouching down to hand the branch to Fenra. The druid took the piece of wood between her teeth, careful not to crack it from too much pressure. She merely nodded to Thalyssra before turning her head towards the exit./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;""Wait, one more thing. Our supply of Ancient Mana is starting to dwindle. Please harvest any that you can along the way. Vanthir hasn't received a shipment in a while, so i'm beginning to get suspicious." Fenra's eyes widened at the news. It made since though, with all of the refugees they'd been harboring over the past few weeks. "If the matter becomes an issue, then i'll ask you to investigate. But for the meantime, whatever you can find will be fine." With that the Nightfallen dismissed her, watching with appreciation as Fenra ran off./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"The work honestly didn't bother Fenra. She was more used to moving than sitting, so it worked out well. Besides, she was helping out not only the Nightfallen but Oculeth too. There were a few mana nodes that she could already smell, so they'd be easy to hit on the way back. The fact that Vanthir within the City hadn't gotten a new shipment yet -did- trouble her. Thalyssra didn't want to investigate just yet, but Fenra had a sinking feeling about the situation. Something must've happened, or they must be bleeding Vanthir dry on purpose. Going and checking it out herself wouldn't be a direct violation of Thalyssra's orders, so after she gathered the withered she'd be able to portal on over./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"She smelled the withered before she could see them. The scent made her skin crawl. These poor creatures would never return to the life they once had, and were now just walking husks of the people they once were. It was hard not to take pity on them, so this particular action made Fenra feel a bit better. Giving them some peace in their chaotic world wasn't much of a task for her, but was definitely a game changer for the withered./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"They smelled her before they could see the druid, which meant she'd have to tag them on the run. As they began to file over the hill, she focused her energy and channeled the branch's essence with the first withered she saw. The pack kept coming, but the channeled withered staggered to a stop and almost smiled to itself before shambling away in the direction of Shal'aran. Thalyssra would help guide them there./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"The task was quick, and only a few managed to give her a bite or a scratch. Superficial wounds, really. With the withered stumbling away, Fenra was free to begin her mana search and then head back to Shal'aran. She didn't want to return empty handed and then raise suspicion once she left again. Push come to shove she could say it was time to scout out the Arcway and Thalyssra would be none the wiser. She didn't want it to come to that, however. Collecting the mana crystals would benefit them just as much./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"Fenra spent a sizeable amount of time sifting through the landscape like a fine-toothed comb. When she returned in her travel form, she had a few bags full of the crystals draping off her body. It was easier to carry as a stag, but not necessarily as easy as a feline when she had to fit into the cavern. Teleporting would've been easier, but jumping would've still been difficult. It was all about give and take, it seemed. Thalyssra was the first to see the feline drag in the bags, and her eyes lit up momentarily before she rushed over to help./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;""Fenra, this is fantastic! This shall last us all for a while, until Vanthir gets another shipment. You have all of our thanks." Thalyssra crouched and gave the feral druid a hug around her maned neck before taking one of the bags to sort out the crystals. Despite the occasional tremble from Thalyssra's hands, Fenra noticed she was creating portions for others instead of partaking in a crystal or two herself. The Nightfallen rebellion was so fragile, but with a selfless leader such as Thalyssra, Fenra had confidence that they would succeed./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"With Thalyssra busy, it was the perfect time to slip out and into the city. Fenra had assisted the Nightfallen by setting up a portal in the middle of the square next to Vanthir's, so it couldn't have been more convenient. Oculeth was watching her approach though, so she transformed into an elf and tucked in behind the pillar, out of eyeshot of Thalyssra. Oculeth had opened his arms to hug her, but noticed her secrecy and refrained./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;""What's going on? Are you hiding from someone?" Oculeth asked, raising a thin eyebrow in confusion. Fenra shook her head and glanced at the Waning Crescent portal./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;""No, not really. Just... doing some work that I wasn't... necessarily... asked to do?" She wasn't sure how to actually explain it, but Oculeth nodded nonetheless./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;""I see." He couldn't necessarily stop her, but Fenra was curious if he'd try. Instead, he merely chuckled to himself lightly and shrugged. "Well, I shall cover for you then. Just... please be careful. And hurry back." he murmured, brushing a wild lock of hair from her face. Fenra nodded, catching his hand and pressing it to her cheek for a moment before going feral once more. She brushed up against his leg affectionately before dipping into the portal with Thalyssra none the wiser./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"She'd just gotten back the night prior, tired and worn out from her battle with Dantalionax. The demon had been destroyed though, so there was cause for said relaxation. She wasn't supposed to meet Khadgar's officials to storm the Arcway until tomorrow, so there was no point in hanging out and blowing her cover in the City. Besides, there were other things she could fill her time with. Suramar had become her home for now, and home was somewhere you were supposed to rest./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"Well, kind of./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;""Fenra!" A voice yelled. It echoed through the caverns loud enough for her feline ears to hear. The same ears that heard the voice pinned flat against her skull. It was Thalyssra. Fenra knew her day of rest was too good to be true. When Khadgar didn't need her, everyone else did. Thalyssra, Mayla, Farondis, the Wardens... Still. She was thankful for the sunning time she did get. With a grown Fenra hoisted herself to her paws and entered through the portal to return back down to Shal'aran./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"The ruins were bustling. It was tempting to spend time with Oculeth during the day, but while Fenra was 'off,' Oculeth was not. So, she was doing her best to avoid distracting him or being in his way. Instead of saying anything, she just rubbed her furred cheek against his leg like a house cat and hustled over to Thalyssra, paws scraping against the stone under them. Satisfied with Fenra's arrival time, Thalyssra pointed to a map./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;""Sorry to interrupt, but we could use you today before you have to go delve into the Arcway. There's a collection of withered here, and I believe we can use this branch from the arcan'dor to calm them and build up our army." The Nightfallen leader explained, pointing out the location once more. "We really appreciate all you're doing for us." Thalyssra murmured, crouching down to hand the branch to Fenra. The druid took the piece of wood between her teeth, careful not to crack it from too much pressure. She merely nodded to Thalyssra before turning her head towards the exit./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;""Wait, one more thing. Our supply of Ancient Mana is starting to dwindle. Please harvest any that you can along the way. Vanthir hasn't received a shipment in a while, so i'm beginning to get suspicious." Fenra's eyes widened at the news. It made since though, with all of the refugees they'd been harboring over the past few weeks. "If the matter becomes an issue, then i'll ask you to investigate. But for the meantime, whatever you can find will be fine." With that the Nightfallen dismissed her, watching with appreciation as Fenra ran off./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"The work honestly didn't bother Fenra. She was more used to moving than sitting, so it worked out well. Besides, she was helping out not only the Nightfallen but Oculeth too. There were a few mana nodes that she could already smell, so they'd be easy to hit on the way back. The fact that Vanthir within the City hadn't gotten a new shipment yet -did- trouble her. Thalyssra didn't want to investigate just yet, but Fenra had a sinking feeling about the situation. Something must've happened, or they must be bleeding Vanthir dry on purpose. Going and checking it out herself wouldn't be a direct violation of Thalyssra's orders, so after she gathered the withered she'd be able to portal on over./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"She smelled the withered before she could see them. The scent made her skin crawl. These poor creatures would never return to the life they once had, and were now just walking husks of the people they once were. It was hard not to take pity on them, so this particular action made Fenra feel a bit better. Giving them some peace in their chaotic world wasn't much of a task for her, but was definitely a game changer for the withered./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"They smelled her before they could see the druid, which meant she'd have to tag them on the run. As they began to file over the hill, she focused her energy and channeled the branch's essence with the first withered she saw. The pack kept coming, but the channeled withered staggered to a stop and almost smiled to itself before shambling away in the direction of Shal'aran. Thalyssra would help guide them there./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"The task was quick, and only a few managed to give her a bite or a scratch. Superficial wounds, really. With the withered stumbling away, Fenra was free to begin her mana search and then head back to Shal'aran. She didn't want to return empty handed and then raise suspicion once she left again. Push come to shove she could say it was time to scout out the Arcway and Thalyssra would be none the wiser. She didn't want it to come to that, however. Collecting the mana crystals would benefit them just as much./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"Fenra spent a sizeable amount of time sifting through the landscape like a fine-toothed comb. When she returned in her travel form, she had a few bags full of the crystals draping off her body. It was easier to carry as a stag, but not necessarily as easy as a feline when she had to fit into the cavern. Teleporting would've been easier, but jumping would've still been difficult. It was all about give and take, it seemed. Thalyssra was the first to see the feline drag in the bags, and her eyes lit up momentarily before she rushed over to help./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;""Fenra, this is fantastic! This shall last us all for a while, until Vanthir gets another shipment. You have all of our thanks." Thalyssra crouched and gave the feral druid a hug around her maned neck before taking one of the bags to sort out the crystals. Despite the occasional tremble from Thalyssra's hands, Fenra noticed she was creating portions for others instead of partaking in a crystal or two herself. The Nightfallen rebellion was so fragile, but with a selfless leader such as Thalyssra, Fenra had confidence that they would succeed./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;"With Thalyssra busy, it was the perfect time to slip out and into the city. Fenra had assisted the Nightfallen by setting up a portal in the middle of the square next to Vanthir's, so it couldn't have been more convenient. Oculeth was watching her approach though, so she transformed into an elf and tucked in behind the pillar, out of eyeshot of Thalyssra. Oculeth had opened his arms to hug her, but noticed her secrecy and refrained./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;""What's going on? Are you hiding from someone?" Oculeth asked, raising a thin eyebrow in confusion. Fenra shook her head and glanced at the Waning Crescent portal./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;""No, not really. Just... doing some work that I wasn't... necessarily... asked to do?" She wasn't sure how to actually explain it, but Oculeth nodded nonetheless./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 15.12px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'GNU Unifont', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2a2a2a;""I see." He couldn't necessarily stop her, but Fenra was curious if he'd try. Instead, he merely chuckled to himself lightly and shrugged. "Well, I shall cover for you then. Just... please be careful. And hurry back." he murmured, brushing a wild lock of hair from her face. Fenra nodded, catching his hand and pressing it to her cheek for a moment before going feral once more. She brushed up against his leg affectionately before dipping into the portal with Thalyssra none the wiser./p