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To,
the Most Honoured Master Cliffseeker
This lowly servant greatly apologizes for the lapse in correspondence.
No doubt you are aware, at least in some capacity, of the tribulations that have beset the Saurfang Legion on all sides. At last, these trials prove to have not been entirely in vain, for we have been successful, as a collective force, in completely routing both the traitorous Loyalist combatants and the blood-thirsty, lawless marauders that make up the Alliance truce-breakers from Lordaeron.
Naturally it has not come without cost. The Thirteenth lost good soldiers, but the Ronin have come out hardened, our hides tempered by strife.
I understand that you may consider these battles folly, and that we would be better off focusing our efforts on the grander threats in the Old God’s minions. This is a fair stance, and it is true that we shall have to face it soon, lest we are caught fatally unawares. However, it is my staunch belief that no outside hostile forces – be they Scourge, Legion, or Void – are capable of utterly destroying either the Horde or Alliance.
It is only from internal fracturing that these fate-defying factions will ever crumble into history; that, my Master, is why these remorseless turncoats must be annihilated to the last. They present an inexcusable thorn in our side, one that threatens the stability of our people’s way of life.
With no more prey to seek in the North it is appropriate for the Ronin to move on. They have earned some respite, and most have returned to Kalimdor, though I’ve faith each shall still muster at your clarion call, or that of our allies. You will be impressed with how much they’ve come along.
There is another thing that I’ve been meaning to inform you of, though I’ve struggled to word it properly, so I shall simply state: I have died.
Not in any sort of spiritual or idealogical way. Physically.
If still you doubt the direness of the situation presented by the fleeing traitors, let them be dashed. Know that the criminal, whom I investigated and encouraged you to seek and apprehend months ago, Phillip Perroy, slew me with his blade once our scouting mission was compromised by our own comrades in the remains of the Scarlet Enclave. Then, with his Power and Command, the wretched traitors Raised me after not half an hour had passed – something about having too much talent to waste. Perhaps I ought to be flattered.
That is the truth which Melany Ashemere obscured from you, and all are complicit to this crime.
Don’t worry about it too much, and do not let the nature of this letter dampen your holiday. In reality, the Ronin are closer than ever, and we have finally earned at least an iota of the respect we deserve in the eyes of our peers. Once I arrive in Orgrimmar, everything shall be made clear.
From,
your Most Loyal Vassal, 曹好
Caohao
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The Ronin will be carrying out combat training this Friday in preparation for the possibility of future conflict. It pays to be prepared!
If you have a Pandaren and are interested in joining it would be a good time to come and check things out!
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A bunch of jolly fellows these ones. We’re off to hunt some undead! Damn loyalists…
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What will be the Ronin’s stance on Pandaren Death Knights? I intend to play one…
He shall be Riu Bu Rimeface, the Omnominous one. He died hungry, he was risen hungry… for damned souls.
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As long as they’re willing to fight alongside and cooperate with their living comrades, I don’t think there’ll be any intention of denying them simply because they’re DKs! Since we’re a volunteer organization, it mostly comes down to the character themselves, rather than the class.
We have one in the form of your’s truly already, so the ground work is down. 
Also, the Ronin will be departing for Northrend on the 16th in order to pursue the treacherous turncoats known as the Rotgarde and Grim Gest, and to make clear the road for their comrades in the Saurfang Legion. Great time for any pandaren, soon-to-be DK or otherwise, to don the Black Tabard and meet new allies.
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That would be perfect, as allied race DK are to be risen in Icecrown when Bolvar does his thing in 8.3. How you have a pandaren dk already I dont know but having the ground work done is good I suppose 
We shall see if you run into me then!
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Gamewise, we do not. But that’s the power of roleplay… we can explore the story ideas.
And the one we are currently looking at takes another step tonight with members of the Ronin and Hand of Conquest going off to explore this.
People have gleefully screeching their negativity about this however. Build up and character development are unheard of for them sadly.
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I have no problems with that at all. I would have problems with that, if someone started roleplaying allied DKs 6 months ago.
Personally I am also subject to attend this:
To learn the ways of the Death Knight when first risen, so we will see how things coincide for me, with your trip to Northrend. Otherwise, I will just find Ronin later.
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It was the sensible conclusion to a series of unplanned and organic RP encounters, which just so happens to line up with the new patch dropping. Not everything goes according to plan unfortunately, and it ended up quite badly for Caohao! Nice bit of IC drama for the guild, however.
Good luck with the DK training, I think it looks really awesome, and would totally be attending myself if we weren’t going to be away. Can always join up OOC, just hit us up whenever you’re ready for it.
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I see, sounds very dramatic indeed.
Thank you! I will contact you during next week sometime.
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I’ve heard this guild is nice… 
liked, subscribed and even hit that bell to get alerts when new cinematic 
videos are posted.
Join it if you’re a pandaren. 
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Amazing fellas indeed, when acrossed within Orgrimmar, friendly and good mons! Is there videos? darn gotta check out!
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Still some time before we depart for the frozen North! Adventure, danger, and traitors await.
Whether you’re from the Mainland proper or a stout disciple of the Huojin, all who wish to protect the wellbeing of the Pandaren, and by extension the defenceless citizens of the Horde, will be welcome to don the Black Silk of the Ronin. After all, our steadfast (if clumsy) allies need all the help they can get.
This will be an ace opportunity for any newly raised Pandaren DKs to run into us in Northrend itself. Avatar of Death or not, we are all one people, and must remain united no matter what ravages our bodies. Unlife cannot be allowed to strip us of wisdom.
Regular pandaren warriors, menders, and scouts of all sorts are also always in dire need. Try out that new character idea and hit one of us up in game to talk about an invite!
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Roughly how long will you guys be hanging out in the north? And does Ronin plan on going to Pandaria any time soon? Asking for a friend
We’ll probably be there for about a week, give or take. The timing with the patch wasn’t lost on us, and I know that lots of folks are eager to get to Pandaria and take advantage of the new ongoings.
It likely depends on how much we get involved with. Most are pretty set on heading to Pandaria immediately after we wrap up in the North, from what I can tell, so we’ll definitely be there at some point in the near future.
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Excellent Mayhaps this one will run into Ronin in the North or in the South!
At last, the time of reckoning has come. Those Loyalists who betrayed the heart of the Horde will at last be made accountable for their crimes, and the Ronin who were so grossly wronged will reap satisfaction from their shambling husks.
Cheers boys, this is going to be a night to remember! 
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It’s Panda time…
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She strained to remember, even though it were only mere days before. How she and her kin stood with the Saurfang Legion as they assaulted their loyalist foe and lay siege to their Necropolis. Sylvarus, the stygian star. Horrifying enough that they had access to such a base in itself. The weapon they worked to create within was far worse, however.
Blades clashed, rifles were fired, spells conventional and twisted were thrown back and forth between the Legion, Alliance and their Loyalist foe. In the dark heart of the necropolis, the ritual had neared completion. The corrupt executor, Phillip Perroy, had finished his work. His runeblade had become the soul of the weapon they had spent so long creating. Crystals pulsing with necrotic energy powered the blade. Powered those most loyal to the mastermind. Powered the machine that would soon bring devastation down on the lands below.
Her allies attempted to defeat the executor, swelling with power beyond imagination. They roared in defiance, cried out in agony as he unleashed wrath unending. Time had run out for them. Chyou-ka made her choice.
She reached the upper level overlooking the battle. With haste, she leapt for a lantern chain and swung right over the ritual circle. She caught their enemy unawares, and brought her blade down with the fury of all who opposed them.
In a single blow, Perroy’s runeblade, The Hubris of Man, shattered. The ritual was disrupted, the weapon destroyed. She hadn’t a moment to celebrate her victory before the executor took the hilt of the sword and what remained of its blade and plunged it into her gut. In moments, all had turned to dark.
The energies released from the crystals bolstered the undead in the Necropolis… and found a new home in her corpse. Death abandoned her as the energies preserved her and kept her soul loosely bound to the vessel it called a body.
Her kin had risked their lives in the retreat to grab her body and bring it with them. When she awoke, she found herself in the familiar City of Orgrimmar, greeted by the faces of her allies. She also found herself in possession of a new blade.
The Hubris of Man, what remained of it, was now hers to wield and master. The dark energy she had absorbed and could barely contain found an escape through the remnants of the deadly weapon, venting out and manifesting as a complete blade.
Her enemy thought her dead. She would show them just how terribly wrong they were.
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