Moonwood Rangers IC: Crossroads at Sun Rock

Note: This reflects ongoing roleplay. So take a look you might be involved and not know it. Expect to see posts by other Rangers here as well as parrallel threads. Moonwood Rangers IC: Crossroads at Sun Rock
 * -by Drahliana

Stone Talon Peaks 1 year ago - Drahliana
"It's like this everywhere. Even the barrow dens were hit." said the white haired rogue. Alonni along with Drahlianna had been on of the charter members recruited by Amoondran. The newly chosen High Ranger found her presence a comfort as although Alonni provided strong support, their relationship had not been affected by Drahlianna's recent elevation to High Ranger at the wake of Amoondran's departure, an event which was still rocking the Rangers to the core when the report on the latest attacks on Stone Talon had come in. The two had dispatched themselves immediately, flying by hippogryph from Auberdine. While Drahlianna remained pointedly visible, Alonni had immediately faded into the shadows while Drahlianna served as bait for any attackers that might still be in the area. However who ever had behind the latest attacks had long left the area as the hide and bait turned into a full search of the area. The ravaged bodies of the fallen dryads and keepers left little clues of their own and the subsequent scavenging by the local Twilight Runners had left their marks.  After searching most of the day runnign through the Peak, Drahlianna and Alonni had found the bulk of the survivors. While nothing could be gotten out of the shocked Dryads, Chylina the local supplier was more informative. She had been out doors during the raid and had succeeded in melding herself for several terror filled hours. Teloren had defended himself with the help of his enraged charges and between the two the attackers were visibly discribed. A small, but capable group of orcs and tauren had come in and without preamble started to lay waste to the Dryads, Keepers, and Druids.  For the next two days the two searched the trails leading downward from the peak. But too much time had passed and no definitive clues could be found. Finally giving in, Drahlianna called for a halt.  "There is nothing more we can do here today, Alonni." And then her face turned grim.  "But this is not the end of this, I promise. By Cenarius whose children were murdered today and by Malorne who Watches, I will get to the root of this day." 

Ratchet 6 months ago - Drahliana
It was evening, the heat of the Barrens giving way to a cool starlit night. The inn at Ratchet had an open door which let in the cool breeze. The accomodations reflected the goblin tendency to spend as little as possible on overhead, using rusty steel for its hammocks. But there were many who didn't come for the creature comforts. They came for other reasons, for deals best consummated in a privacy that even night time itself would not bring. Two sat there now, a pale haired night elf whom even sitting down towered over the one opposite, a greenish hued goblin.  "We meet at last Gr--"  "Hey, no names here girly! Names mean trouble. The only name I want you say has four letters, starting with G and ending with D. I think you can figure out the rest."  The night elf did not verbally reply but instead brought up a pouch and reached into it. Several gold coins were brought out and dropped in front of the goblin, who pocketed them in a blur worthy of a Kaldorei scout.  <BR>"So is it one of the Forsaken? the poisoners at Dor'Danil?" <BR> <BR>"Dor'Danil, that's news, what happened there?" <BR> <BR>"Never mind, in your own words, I'm the paying customer. Now tell me the Forsaken who were involved." <BR> <BR> <BR>"It wasn't one of them Lordareon zombies." <BR> <BR>"Okay then, who?" <BR> <BR>Her question was answered by an open palm. She tossed in a couple more gold coins. <BR> <BR>"She was one of your kind, long ears." <BR> <BR> <BR>"Impossible! None of my people would sanction an attack like this." <BR> <BR>"I'm giving you what you paid for elf. She was just like you, long ears and all. Only kind of pale looking and a way different taste in color, all red and brown, or maybe black." <BR> <BR> <BR>"Pale you say? I need a name." <BR> <BR>"I don't have one." <BR> <BR>"I've paid you well, how much are you going to charge me for this." <BR> <BR>"Hey, I'm an honest broker! You didn't see me holding out my hand did you? I don't have a name to sell you." <BR> <BR>The night elf leaned back. "Get me that name. I'll make it worth your while." And then she grabbed the goblin by his collar pulling him across the table. She smiled at him the way a tiger sometimes does at it's prey, opening her mouth just enough for him to see the slight fangs inside. "And if you try to sell me a bogus good on this I'll make sure you live long enough to regret it." <BR>

Ranger Station Auberdine 2 weeks ago - Drahliana
Scene: A small building overlooking Auberdine and it's harbor, not particurlarly descript amongst the other examples of Kaldorei architecture. Several of the Kaldorei order are meeting. while Drahliana gazes out over the harbor. She turns to greet the newcomers. <BR> <BR>"Rainfalle, Nyctemane, Brockman. Welcome. I'm glad you were able to come in short notice. To get to the point, I've been coming to the end of a long investigation. To finish that we need a recon of Sun Rock Retreat." <BR> <BR>She pauses letting it sink into their minds of what she was asking. Sun Rock Retreat is a Horde outpost within the Stone Talon mountain range, populated mostly by Tauren. The consequences of such an action would be profound. <BR> <BR>"I know what I'm asking. But I believe that one of the Exiled, the Quel'dorei has esconced herself within the Retreat and has directed repeated attacks against the settlement at Stone Talon Peak. I intend to confront the Horde on this but I need confirmation. We need to find someone willing and able to stealth thier way into the Retreat and find this Highborne. Once we know she is there, we can proceed." <BR> <BR>"I can do it. I'll volounteer." The voice was male coming from one of the newer recruits just promoted from Initiate status. <BR> <BR>"Ranger Brockman? Are you sure you're up to this? This is a very challenging assignment and the Horde guards at the peak very alert." <BR> <BR>"Yes, but I have a few tricks of my own. I think I can do it." <BR> <BR>"Very well, you will meet Ranger Moonwillow at the Peak. She will keep in mind link with you as you proceed and confirm your findings. She might point out something that you might miss." Drahlianna moved closer and saluted the young night elf. "Good luck Ranger Brockman. Good luck for all of us." <BR>