Kingdom of the Sun

Here is an article that I found very compelling in regards to more recent Blood Elf Lore. Take a moment to consider it, I know it has given me a new perspective on Blood Elves in Cataclysm. 

Also, this video is a beautifully well done telling of an awesome Sin'dorei story.

The Kingdom's stay in Thandol Span was cut short. With diminished supplies and broken equipment, Venris was convinced that continuing south was perilous. After helping the Broken Vigil and Silver Dragon Outriders attempt to rescue a fallen ranger, the Kingdom went back home to Silvermoon city, leaving their remaining equipment and supply with the Broken Vigil. But there were other reasons to return to the capital. There is rumor of a dark shadow stretching over Silvermoon, and a demonic foulness is growing within the city. The Kingdom is gearing up to war against this impending darkness. There are dark times ahead of Silvermoon, will the Kingdom be able to turn the tides of evil?

The Kingdom went on the move once more and left the rainy Hinterlands, satisfied that they had uncovered what truths lay hidden at Seradane. As they crossed the river all three wagons were swept away with the rain caused torrent. Wassa bravely lept into the swift river and managed to save one of the wagons. When trying to get the Glaive Throwers across the river, one became stuck in the mud and misfired a glaive. Thankfully no one was injured in the accident. They went through the southern tunnel leading into Arathi. They raided the small Alliance settlement to replenish some of their lost supplies. In the raid Xaereth and the soldiers with him stole a wagon and filled it with food. They continued south and arrived at Thandol Span. They searched the bridge but found no one. In his last conversation with Sanarion, at the Duels of the Dragonshrine tournament, Venris was told that the Broken Vigil held the bridge. There was an unexpected visit from Althir, a nemesis of the Kingdom. He threatened to detonate the explosives on the bridge, so Venris had the explosives thrown out and disposed of. Althir got away despite his terrorism. The Kingdom has set up camp at the bridge waiting for the Broken Vigil's return. Venris seems to have some unfinished business with Sanarion... 

Upon returning from Uldum, King Venris Cinderblood made a startling decree to the citizens of the Kingdom. No longer would the Kingdom's focus remain on re-establishing the monarchy of Silvermoon. Something far more important had been discovered to devote the efforts of the kingdom to; something far more valuable. Lord Cinderblood revealed to his followers that he had come across an ancient legend while he was away in Uldum. The legend held that long ago, before the time of the Great Sundering, a powerful sect of Highborne magisters had devised a way to re-ignite the Well of Eternity should it ever be lost. While the truth of the legend is questionable, the promise held by the legend, regaining immortality, is too staggering to take lightly.

Determined to discover whether or not the legend is true, Venris ordered the Kingdom to ready itself for mobilization. The convoy, made up of the majority of the kingdom’s military and supplies, departed to the south. Near the border of the Eastern Plaguelands, the Kingdom raided the Quel’Lithien Lodge. Amongst the High Elf belongings, Corporal Valluss discovered a worn scroll of great value to the kingdom. Drawn on the scroll was a rough map of nearby Quel’Dorei ruins. Using this map, the Kingdom is venturing across the northern region of the Eastern Kingdoms, seeking clues to the legend in the ruins and archives of the High Elves.

The Kingdom traveled south west, ending up in Darrowshire. They spent a few nights amongst the ruins, using them as shelter from the remnant scourge in the area as they planned their next move. They faced an obstacle that required careful planning to overcome successfully. They had to travel past the Twilight Empire occupied Caer Darrow to reach their next destination. Once a plan was devised, the Kingdom proceeded carefully. When they reached Caer Darrow, Lady Tiaera Dawnstar, Lord Memnoroth, and Sir Xaereth Cloudbreaker, entered into the heart of the occupied Stronghold to speak with the Twilight Empire and ensure their safe passage.

Once safe passage was acquired, the caravan continued south and went over the pass into the Hinterlands. Camped above the Quel’Thanil Lodge, the Kingdom is preparing to raid the lodge to search for more clues. Far from home and further from any reinforcements, the Kingdom must chose their next move with great care…