Chapter 925: 925
Outside Stormwind, the Old Paladin got off his Gryphon and the guards led it over to the Flight Master where its resting spot was .
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Stormwind was like the usual today . Compared to Darnassus, Stormwind was much more lively and noisy .
The noise did not only come from the blacksmiths who were forging weapons on their anvils near the hearth . Though this was like music to the Dwarves' ears, to others, the rhythmic banging was quite annoying . As the busiest city in Azeroth, the main source of the noises came from the NPCs and players in the city .
It must have rained earlier on in the day . The air was filled with the moist fragrance of soil as well as the hint of freshly cut grass .
There were many players that challenged each other to PvP fights outside the gates of Stormwind .
Players in the same faction could challenge each other by planting a flag in the ground . It was different from normal PVP as the loser did not drop loot or lose EXP .
The guards at the gate would sometimes teach them a lesson or two . They were not to be underestimated as they were all veterans with a wealth of experience in battle . If the players were lucky, they might even be able to learn rare skills from them .
Lu Li and the Old Paladin entered the gates and saw the five familiar statutes .
"There should be a place here for Lothar," the Old Paladin sighed as he looked up at the statutes . He was sad but not indignant . The five statutes that stood here were all legends that deserved his utmost respect and were all intertwined with Lothar .
Khadgar was represented by a statute of an old man . In reality, he wasn't naturally old, but his youth was taken away by magic during the war . However, his wisdom and courage earned him the name of one of the greatest and most accomplished Wizards in the Alliance .
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Below his statute, the inscription written by Arch Mage Antonidas read, "Never did one delve into the dark hearts of magic and warfare . We wish you well, bold wanderer, wherever you are . "
Ranger Captain Alleria Windrunner was the oldest of the three Windrunner sisters . Her inscription was written by her sister Sylvanas, Ranger General of Quel'Thalas .
It read, "Your heart flew straight as any arrow upon the wind, sister . You were the brightest of our Order . You were the most beloved of our kin . "
The third statute was General Turalyon and was inscribed by Lord Uther the Lightbringer .
"Esarus thar no Darador - By blood and honor we serve . You were the right hand of justice and virtue, old friend . Your name will be honored in our halls always . "
In the second war, Turalyon was tasked with assisting Lothar in the defense against the advancing Horde . Turalyon was also introduced to Alleria Windrunner and they had mutual feelings towards each other .
Because of Turalyon's talent in combat and strategy, Lothar chose him as his lieutenant . In the Battle of Black Rock Mountain, Lothar was killed in combat by Orgrim Doomhammer . Turalyon took up Lothar's shattered sword, disarmed Doomhammer and struck him unconscious . As Lothar's lieutenant and sub-commander, no one questioned his right to lead and he led the Alliance Army to victory over Doomhammer .
The fourth statute was of Kurdran Wildhammerm, the Dwarf Gryphon Master of Aerie Peak . The Lord of Aerie Peak Falstad Wildhammer had written, "We will hear Sky-Ree's calls upon the winds . We will hear your hammer thunder across the mountaintops . Ride hard into the hereafter, brother . The halls of our ancestors await you . "
The last statute was the Militia Commander of Stromgarde, Danath Trollbane . The inscription had been written by Lord of Stromgarde, Thoras Trollbane and read, "We honor your memory, nephew, and your sacrifice . Since the founding of our glorious empire, the path to valor has always been drenched with the blood of heroes . "
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The five were also referred to as the Five Heroes of the Dark Portal or the Sons of Lothar .
They weren't actually the children of Lothar, however, to commemorate their fallen commander in the Battle for Blackrock, they called themselves the Sons of Lothar .
As they were about to part ways, Lu Li bluntly spilt out his request .
"I came here because I was instructed by my teacher to investigate someone and I might need your help, sir . "
Though the quest was not a main quest, it was an important one to advance in the game .
"I don't know who your teacher is, but I accept your request . The Brotherhood of the Horses will be at your service," the Old Paladin declared as he blew on his whistle and a few fully armoured Stormwind Guards came running over .
Lu Li was ecstatic because he knew how powerful these Stormwind Guards were . Based on the pattern on their chest plates, they were all members of the Stormwind Knights .
"Where do you want to go?" the Old Paladin asked .
"Do you know someone called Major Samuelson?" Lu Li only knew the name and not where he was located at .
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A Major in a small town or village would most likely be the highest ranked officer in the area . However, in Stormwind City, which was the largest human city, there were Majors and Commanders everywhere .
"Samuelson? What's his full name?" The Old Paladin hadn't heard of this name .
Lu Li shook his head . It appeared that the quest wouldn't be as simple as he first thought it would be .
"I know a Samuelson, but I don't know if he's the one you're looking for . I heard his hometown was invaded by Ogres . He was moved from Silithus to Stormwind a couple years ago . He's usually a pretty low-key guy and doesn't go out of his house often . I don't think he would have anything worth investigating over," one of the knights mentioned .
"Silithus?" Lu Li's expression changed as he recalled what he knew about this place .
Lu Li has been to Silithus . There were two large groups there – the Cenarion Circle of Elves and followers of the Twilight Hammer .
The followers of Twilight Hammer were mostly members of the Horde and had very few humans . They would perform bizarre rituals and investigate old ruins in an attempt to gather information about the Ancient Gods .
"That's who I'm looking for; please bring me to him," Lu Li said confidently .
He was told to investigate a spy of the Twilight Hammer and according to the descriptions given by Garona, this human soldier was likely a dangerous person .
Everyone saw the stern expression on Lu Li's face and since their captain did not bother defending Samuelson, there was nothing they could do except to follow orders .
As they approached the camp site, Lu Li decided to scout out the area and heard someone reciting something .
"In the beginning was shadow eternal .
Hate blazed forth, and FIRE was born .
Wounds scabbed, and so begat EARTH .
Cries of anguish birthed howling WIND .
Wherein the skies wept seas of TEARS .
We live in the shadow,
The world we know
Built of rage, hurt, anguish and sorrow . "
It must have been some sort of a chant that they recited as Followers of the Twilight Hammer . Lu Li was well-read in his past life of the lore in the game and read something similar in a camp post in Mount Hyjal . They called this the Twilight Apocrypha .