Official Kor'kron correspondence.Official Kor'kron correspondence written on the back of another letter to... conserve paper supplies. Definitely not because blank paper couldn't be found. No sir.Voza’s Official Report for the Attention of Legionnaire Grimgash, concerning the Arcane Conclave - the Sixteenth Day of the First Month, Quel’thalas.In attendance:Voza (Kor’kron Overseer), Izaa, Moneyfix, Vurnin, Eztral, Solanum (Session Chair), Crothu, Siual, Gromgeth, Aishling, Kristeas (called in during the session by Chair).
Discussion:- Voza first asked the names and affiliations of all in attendance. This was so that they might get to know one another better, and assuredly not so that their names would be forwarded to Orgrimmar and logged on a private registry of suspected dissidents. Some were uneasy, but all in attendance gave their (presumably real) names.
- Voza stated that he had been sent to oversee the Conclave, and that all were accountable to Hellscream. With temerity, Moneyfix was quick to note that the Kor’kron hold no power or position in the Conclave, drawing murmurs of agreement. Siual stated that the founding principles of the Conclave made it a strictly magical and apolitical organisation, and Solanum said that he had come to speak with fellow arcanists, not heed the commands of the ‘hairless ape’. Voza despairs that Hellscream should be insulted so.
- Moneyfix claimed that even if the Kor’kron had power, Sharptongue (not in attendance) remained Chair. Voza stated that an Enemy of the Horde cannot be Chair, and both orcs agreed with him. Solanum asked how many truly believe Sharptongue to be disloyal to the Horde, but Voza noted that opinion was irrelevant - if the Kor’kron say he is a traitor, a traitor he is.
- A substitute chair had to be selected. Voza humbly and graciously volunteered himself, claiming he would show the others how to be Horde - this was met with a less than favorable response. Siual suggested Solanum, and while Aishling noted he had his hands full already, Solanum was willing to chair this meeting, and see what lay ahead for future sessions.
- Solanum asked if any had magical matters they would speak of. Voza inquired as to the Eversong Plague, and the possibility of using magic in its treatment and prevention. Solanum noted that fire was effective against the Plague. This drew mixed reactions, as the orcs relished the prospect of incineration, Vurnin and Siual noted the prospect of the fire raging out of control, and Aishling queried whether fire would make the Plague airborne.
- Siual next noted research done by Magister Abulos, concerning utilising the energy of the Sunwell in conjunction with runestones and Arcane Sanctums to contain the Plague. He claimed Kristeas Sunbinder would know more, and the elf was indeed outside - he was summoned inside by Solanum (figuratively rather than literally). Sunbinder discussed the plan, noting that the fusion of arcane and divine magics in the Sunwell would weaken the affliction.
- Kristeas noted that while there was no cure, it would be only a matter of time until one was found. Crothu asked how many had contracted the Plague, and Sunbinder answered three. He said there had been no deaths thus far, and no reports of reanimated wildlife.
- Solanum was concerned as to the likelihood of more attacks, but Aishling noted such a topic would be better suited to the Horde Gathering. The origin of the Plague was briefly discussed, as some believed it to be stolen from the Forsaken, and others noting the possibility of a direct Forsaken attack. Crothu noted it could have been a natural occurrence, which provoked outrage from incredulous elves.
- Solanum inquired if any had suggestions as to prevent further attacks. Voza suggested scrying orbs mounted upon buildings, which largely fell on deaf ears; Solanum then himself proposed mana barriers around infected areas, similar to Dalaran’s containment sphere. Voza noted such a barrier would need a strong power source to be sustained for long durations, and Siual raised the prospect of siphoning energies from the Sunwell for such a task.
- Beginning to move to final matters, Solanum asked whether there was a method to contact Sharptongue. Gromgeth claimed he could contact him, but would not reveal how - this provoked curiosity and mild suspicion from some (especially me). Voza snarled that there would be contact with honorless traitors and enemies of the Horde - Eztral remarked that under Hellscream’s rule, everyone would be an enemy of the Horde before long. Gromgeth nonetheless promised he would speak to Sharptongue.
- The location for the next Conclave was next raised. Voza was keen to advocate Orgrimmar, ‘safest place in de Horde’. Siual proposed Thunder Bluff to escape the Warchief’s immediate influence, and Gromgeth lambasted him for behaving as though Hellscream was an enemy. Solanum nonetheless stated the Conclave would next head to Orgrimmar, as a show of loyalty to Hellscream.
- With matters concluded, Voza thanked the Conclave for airing their thoughts so clearly for him. Eztral asked why the troll ‘lapdog, taking key and note’ was permitted, but Aishling claimed the guards of the Warchief were always welcome. Solanum asked to look at the notes Voza had been taking all the while - Voza tried to leave quickly, but was stopped by Aishling and threatened by Siual and Eztral. Trapped within the Sanctum, he surrendered his notes and left angrily - these listed his threat assessment evaluation, as detailed below... after having to write it again.
Threat assessment evaluation:Voza (me!): Most loyal and respectful friend of Hellscream and Kor’kron there ever was.
Izaa: Hurts Voza’s feelings with taunts.
Moneyfix: Anti-Kor’kron anarchist with no respect for authority.
Vurnin: Hesitant about giving name. What does he have to hide?
Eztral: Repeatedly speaks in deadmon tongue. Open criticism of Warchief.
Solanum: Disdain for Warchief. Wishes to contact an enemy of the Horde.
Crothu: Self-proclaimed Hellscream loyalist. Trustworthy.
Siual: Limp-wristed idealist.
Gromgeth: General pro-Kor’kron sentiment, but seems to have contacts with known enemies of the Horde. Very suspicious.
Aishling: Said little either for or against Hellscream, but forcibly prevented Voza from leaving! Dissident.
Kristeas: Largely neutral. Typical politician.
Conclusion: This so-called Arcane Conclave is filled with dissidents and anarchists with no respect for Kor’kron or Warchief, and the worst of these are the most influential. Moneyfix, Solanum and Siual in particular are to be considered legitimate threats, and Gromgeth’s disturbing links to traitors should be further investigated. Voza or Crothu should be forcibly installed as Chair to set a good example, and organisation should be militarized to serve the Warchief.