Thank you everyone also on my behalf! While we had a bit of a slow start with the gifts exchange, it was also wonderful seeing people coming up with such thought-out items. I think we picked up the momentum with Tarothâs memorial, much of which was written by Remethion who also NPCâed the Highborneâs projection at the end.
Hopefully we have more opportunities to come together again! Iâd be more than happy to collaborate with Remethion on crossfaction events in the future; heâs kind and dedicated to ensure everyone has a good time, committed to making the events immersive both via narration and visuals. Thank you for having the lionâs share of preparing for this event when I was juggling too many things at once.
To make up for it, hereâs my write-up about the event!
The haunting quiet of Telâanor, an ancient ritual site in Suramar, was broken by a gathering summoned by Remethion Lastaril and Serafier Winterflow. Nightborne and Night Elf pactitioners of the arcane came together with the hope of establishing friendly contact, and to pave the way for future collaboration.
The hosts opened the event with both delivering a speech, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in forging a better future and breaking away from antiquated traditions.
Remethion was prepared to demonstrate that the gathering consisted of more than the silver tongue, âWords alone do not suffice, however. I propose we each share a gift to a future friend. A gesture of kinship, to further establish a bond. May they embody a tangible expression of our willingness to share our history, and our personal stories with one another.â
Subsequently, Remethion presented Serafier with a magical orb; the core of a nightborne construct.
Serafier responded to the courtesy by presenting the Nightborne with an ancient memory crystal containing a visual recollection of fashion designs by a once esteemed tailor from Zin-Azshari.
Following that, the participants were assigned partners to present themselves before the audience and exchange their respective gifts.
The boons ranged from exquisite star charts to glowing manaplants.
After the exchange, drinks and words flowed when the attendees had a moment to mingle freely around the bar.
The bartenderâs manners were as sparkling as the glasses he served left and right.
The gathering served also another purpose; to announce the final will of Highborne Taroth Shadewell who had recently passed away.
Serafier shared words of Tarothâs life, "I remember the joy when he discovered that his family survived the Sundering and prospered in Suramar, and the devastation in his eyes when, after trying to reach them out, he discovered of their tragic demise in the nightfallen rebellion.
Tonight, we honour his memory: just as he would have wanted, nightborne and highborne stand united, walking together on the arcane path that defines so many of us."
The distribution of Tarothâs most precious artifact pieces was to be carried out, with the selection of new owners being determined by a magical orb created by the Highborne himself.
The orb chose Silyse Rimestar, Calthelis Whitedawn, Tessaemay Manapearl, and Aurellys Wintercrest. They were instructed to assemble the four fragments of the artifact, to empower their unique and powerful enchantments. The pieces snapped together, forming the shape of a levitating pyramid.
The runes on each triangular plane flared up with a dazzling brilliance. The light condensed into a single point at the pyramidâs apex, then exploded outward in a cascade of shimmering sparks. In the midst of the spectacle, a figure began to materialize.
It was a projection of Taroth Shadewell, to bid his own farewell.
"Noble children of the stars. If you are hearing my voice tonight, then I could not see this day with my own eyes.
For centuries, I have walked the paths of this world, longer than some kingdoms have stood. Yet even now, as my time ends, I find that it is not enough. The desire to live, the desire for more burns as brightly as ever.
You see⌠It is just that⌠Life. It is so beautiful. There is so much that I will miss. The blooming of BelâAmeth, the resurgence of the kaldorei, and the simple, everyday moments that fill my existence with wonder.
What kind of flowers will grow beneath Amirdrassil? What will they smell like, what will it be like to hear children run across those new hills, perhaps chasing a phasing fey drake?
I longed to witness the mages returning home among their kin, to marvel alongside you all at the ever-unfolding mysteries of magic. But I know. I will not draw breath long enough to see these small wondersâŚ
I no longer have the strength to fight this disease.
I like to think my demise has been serene. Calm. Like a leaf caught in a breeze, my last breath shall soon be claimed by the wind."
"My life was far from perfect. I have stumbled, erred, and borne the weight of many regrets. Yet, one regret haunts me above all others. My greatest act of cowardice.
I never found the courage to journey to Telâanor to honor my fallen family.
The weight of their loss, the memories, the grief, it was too great for my weary soul to bear.
They were taken as they rebelled against Elisandeâs despotism. They withered away, forgotten by people and society at large.
So, I do it now, before you all.
Let me remember my loved ones with you. Though I can no longer think, though I am no longer here, I wish to remember them, still.
Through your eyes, may this gesture endure. Quelâvala thonos."
The ceremony concluded, Serafier entrusted Tarothâs ash urn to Zeruda who was eager to find and honor the graves of his family. In addition, Zeruda hoped for assistance in locating her long-lost sister, who was said to be among the Shenâdralar Highborne.
The gatheringâs significance, the importance of the connections made, and the authenticity of the attendeesâ intentions would be better understood over time.
