The Shaythis Chronicles

Have you ever broken a bone?

What is your religion?

Do you have a “type?”

Are you a clean person?

Do you believe in ghosts and supernatural things?

Have you ever experienced anything supernatural?

What is the most profound thing anyone has said to you? 

Do you use a planner?

What is your favorite kind of literature?

What is the worst trouble you’ve gotten into?

If you won the lottery, what would be the first five things you’d do with the money?

Do you have or want any tattoos or piercings?

What’s your favorite scent?

Where is the farthest you’ve ever lived away from your home?

Do you collect anything?

What is the oldest thing you own?

What is your race/nationality?

What is the one food you could eat for the rest of your life without getting bored?

Is there something for your childhood/culture that you’ve continued to do that others may find odd?

Silver Scroll Case: Share a phrase that would melt your muse’s heart and one that would freeze it.

Scandalous Silk Nightgown: Describe your muse’s favorite night-attire and the materials used to craft it.

Inlaid Ivory Comb: What color, length, and texture of hair does your muse find hauntingly irresistible. 

Highborne Soul Mirror: How important are a partner’s eyes to your muse and what role do they play in courtship?  

Kaldorei Wind Chimes: How does your muse differentiate between lust and love?

Wisp Amulet: Provide 3 romantic gifts that would render your muse speechless.

Shattered Glaive: Is physical appearance a factor in your muse’s romantic calculations?  

Delicate Music Box: When played, which musical instrument immediately captures your muse’s attention? 

Kaldorei Amphora: Provide the cuisine and beverages included in your muse’s ideal, romantic dinner.

Umbra Crescent: Does your muse prefer all intimacy to be private or are there acceptable PDAs? 

Bones of Transformation: In your muse’s opinion, does love set us free or cage us?

Green Dragon Ring: How does your muse feel about marriage and does it play a role in their concept of romance? 

Cracked Crystal Vial: What is your muse’s favorite perfume or scent? 

Chest of Tiny Glass Animals: A romantic interest is planning a surprise trip, what place would your muse best be courted and what place would shatter the courtship? 

Carcanet of the Hundred Magi: What personality traits does your muse desire in a partner and which do they despise? 

Highborne Pyxis: Your muse is attending a gala and romance is afoot—what do they wear to capture the attention they desire? 

Fire filled the night’s sky, screams of terror filled the air. A twisted crusade of green skin and rotting bodies marched on a small house that was tucked deep in the woods away from any settlements, thought hidden from the growing conflict that spanned the world.

“Burn them out!” A low, raspy voice barked out, his hand thrusting forward to call the attack. And with that order given, the flames spread towards the cottage. Burning arrows rained down all over, as the war party moved forward.

Inside the home, a scared little child huddled up against her father in the back most corner of the tiny home, his hand cupped over her mouth to mask their presense. “Elune protect us.” He choked out through the filling smoke.

Outside the cabin charged a sentinel, on leave to raise her child rather than go off to die in some war. Arrows flew out rapidly from her bow, piercing the thick chests of the orcish war raiders. Some of them, fell to the rapid return volley while others simply shrugged it off, taunting out. “I will enjoy taking my turn with you, puny elf!”

And in a flash, the battle was over. The sentinel found herself swiftly overrun by the Orcs, while their forsaken companion pushed past them, happy to leave the girl to her fate amongst the orcs. “Leave her in one piece, she will serve the Dark Lady well.” He hissed out, his hand pressed against the door of the burning home. A fel green flare of magic causing the wood to melt and splinter away.

“An'da no!” The childs voice broke as she found herself alone now. Her father, by no means at all a warrior was quickly outmatched by the forsaken warlock. His hand flung towards the charging elf, and with out even granting him a glance, snapped his finger and turned the lad into green and black ash on the floor.

Before the undead could move on the child, letting her join the fate of her father, there was a commotion outside. The orcs screamed in what could only be described as pure horror. Caught with their pants down… literally. They’re guts strewn across the scorched homestead.

The only thing in sight for the forsaken was the fluid leaking Elf that the orcs had been so eager to distract themselves with. “You!” The undead barked “You did this!” His voice trembled as his hands grew bright with flame.

Though, as he was about to incinerate the accused elf, he felt something. Weird… was this pain? The flames in his hands died as he looked down to see a short, cleaver like scimitar skewered through his chest, and before he could react a second one dashed over the back of his neck, severing his head.

Step by step, a twisted figure stepped forward. Bathed in the blood of her foes, a worn blindfold covering her eyes. “By Elune!” The broken sentinel cried out, barely ablento move a limb. Her white eyes, wide open as the creature knelt beside her.

“Shh, you will join her soon.”

With all the noise dying dowwn, and the smoke being too much to bear, the amall child forced herself from her hiding place, to burst out of the cabin. “Min'da!” She cried out, stopping short as a blood smeared, blind and feral looking elf snatched her up into her arms. “She didn’t make it child.” The creature of the woods bounced the girl up and down in her grasp. “Come, you are safe with me.” She cooed, forcing the now sobbing child’s face into the crook of her neck. “The wilds will protect you…”

A sharp, toothy grin grew across the Kaldorei shaped monster’s face. Purple blood staining her chin in contrast to the putrid gore of the Orcs. Stained predatory teeth glistened in the moonlight as she departed. One hand resting on the back of the childs head, gently scratching her scalp with sharp claws. The other holding up her rear as to not drop her onto the forest floor.

Does your character have siblings or family members in their age group? Which one are they closest with?

What is/was your character’s relationship with their mother like?

What is/was your character’s relationship with their father like?

Has your character ever witnessed something that fundamentally changed them? If so, does anyone else know?

On an average day, what can be found in your character’s pockets?

Does your character have recurring themes in their dreams?

Does your character have recurring themes in their nightmares?

Has your character ever fired a gun? If so, what was their first target?

Is your character’s current socioeconomic status different than it was when they were growing up?

Does your character feel more comfortable with more clothing, or with less clothing?

In what situation was your character the most afraid they’ve ever been?

In what situation was your character the most calm they’ve ever been?

Is your character bothered by the sight of blood? If so, in what way?

Does your character remember names or faces easier?

Is your character preoccupied with money or material possession? Why or why not?

Which does your character idealize most: happiness or success?

What was your character’s favorite toy as a child?

Is your character more likely to admire wisdom, or ambition in others?

What is your character’s biggest relationship flaw? Has this flaw destroyed relationships for them before?

In what ways does your character compare themselves to others? Do they do this for the sake of self-validation, or self-criticism?

If something tragic or negative happens to your character, do they believe they may have caused or deserved it, or are they quick to blame others?

What does your character like in other people?

What does your character dislike in other people?

How quick is your character to trust someone else?

How quick is your character to suspect someone else? Does this change if they are close with that person?

How does your character behave around children?

How does your character normally deal with confrontation?

How quick or slow is your character to resort to physical violence in a confrontation?

What did your character dream of being or doing as a child? Did that dream come true?

What does your character find repulsive or disgusting?

Describe a scenario in which your character feels most comfortable.

Describe a scenario in which your character feels most uncomfortable.

In the face of criticism, is your character defensive, self-deprecating, or willing to improve?

Is your character more likely to keep trying a solution/method that didn’t work the first time, or immediately move on to a different solution/method?

How does your character behave around people they like?

How does your character behave around people they dislike?

Is your character more concerned with defending their honor, or protecting their status?

Is your character more likely to remove a problem/threat, or remove themselves from a problem/threat?

Has your character ever been bitten by an animal? How were they affected (or unaffected)?

How does your character treat people in service jobs?

Does your character feel that they deserve to have what they want, whether it be material or abstract, or do they feel they must earn it first?

Has your character ever had a parental figure who was not related to them?

Has your character ever had a dependent figure who was not related to them?

How easy or difficult is it for your character to say “I love you?” Can they say it without meaning it?

♦ - What does fighting mean to your muse, and how different are they during battle?

♢ - What abilities does your muse possess that makes them an effective fighter?

♠ - What is your muse’s weapon of choice? Is it magical or mundane in nature?

♤ - Given a chance to learn and use a combat ability or magic they don’t possess, what would your muse choose?

♣ - Is your muse particularly merciless or do they leave their opponents relatively whole after a fight? Why?

♧ - Does your muse have any regrets about a battle or incident they had to fight in? Has it changed them?

♥ - Is there an opponent they’ve fought they’ve grown particularly attached to, love or hate?

♡ - If your muse were rendered unable to fight, what about them would change? Would they be able to handle it?

☊ - Give a list or description of particularly notable battles in your muse’s history. Do any stand out?

☋ - Does your muse believe in the ‘brothers and sisters of battle’ concept, growing close to their fellows, or are they distant from others?

⇖ - Is your muse attached to any particular weapon or piece of equipment they own?

⇘ - Has your muse ever used a combat vehicle or siege weapon in battle? Were they enthusiastic about it?

✓ - Has your muse ever lost anyone they cared about on the battlefield? Do they feel responsible?

✗ - Has your muse ever been a victim of friendly fire or been betrayed during a fight? How did they react?

☌ - Is your muse famous or infamous in their world for a battle or fight? Do they embrace or shy away from it?

☍ - Does your muse draw any inspirations for their combat style or spells from their past or the world they live in?

⇈ - Does your muse knowingly or unknowingly draw on any kind of power when they fight? Describe it?

⇊ - Does your muse have many scars or lasting effects from a battle? If not, do they keep any trophies or reminders?

⌤ - Is your muse uncomfortable outside of combat? Do they have problems socializing or relaxing?

™ - Do any inspirations for how your muse fights come from other media? List or describe them.

☎ - Describe your muse in RPG class or archetype terms. Do you actively push for them to be like this, or is it just a comparison point?

↫ - Is there a real life martial art or fighting style that you draw heavily on for your character?

BLESSINGS OF THE NIGHT WARRIOR

This headcanon post was developed by Mythanil and Feyawen of the <Silver Circle> as a means of explaining how the Night Warrior appearance can be reasonably obtained by night elf players in-game. Should any information be released by Blizzard Entertainment that contradicts the information below, it will be edited to reflect their statements.

Introduction

Elune is the goddess of peace. Her divinity and domains of magic are strongly associated with healing, tolerance, and nurturing life. But she is not a pacifist and will not advocate peace at all costs. One of her aspects is the Night Warrior, the goddess of war. The Mother Moon (peace) and Night Warrior (war) aspects imply to an even greater degree the importance of Balance in life, death; love, hate; peace, war; and the relevance of those cyclical themes in the Elunarian faith and in World of Warcraft stories.

In Tides of Vengeance (Patch 8.1) we learn a little more about the Night Warrior and rituals associated with this aspect of Elune. The Night Warrior aspect of Elune is the incarnation of Elune’s wrath and is specifically associated with warfare and honoring the ‘valiant dead’. Descriptions of the Night Warrior, or War Aspect of Elune, that we have in lore include the following:

“The Night Warrior takes the valiant among the dead and sets them riding across the sky as stars.” Necklace with Elune Pendant

“One of Elune’s aspects since ancient times has been the Night Warrior, who is said to take the valiant dead from the battlefield […]” World of Warcraft Encyclopedia/Elune

“Elune guided Shalasyr’s spirit from her remains and allowed her husband, Jarod Shadowsong, to relive all the tender moments of their marriage. Meant to be a private experience between lovers, Elune showed only Jarod and the spirit Shalasyr what she did, even excluding the High Priestess who officiated the funeral.” Wolfheart, pg 124

“It would seem that one could expect special power from washing their face in the fountain… Upon opening your eyes, you are able to see the spirits of ancient elves.” Quest: Nothing a Couple of Melons Won’t Fix

One of Elune’s rituals is literally called “Elune’s Ritual of War”, wherein her followers offer up the weapons of their enemies to the moonwell statue called Elune’s Handmaiden: “In ancient time, after battle, the enemies’ weapons were to be cast upon the basin in exchange for a divine gift of some sort.” Quest: To the Hilt!

“According to ancient legend, this ancient brazier was placed here for the performing of sacrifices. From what little you remember of the stories, a blessing is bestowed upon the being who places the flesh of Elune’s enemies on the brazier’s burning embers.” Quest: Ten Pounds of Flesh

Upon Ysera’s death, Elune reached down and cleansed Ysera’s body and spirit as well as her relic the Tears of Elune. Ysera’s spirit was seen lifted and dispersed in a dragon-shaped constellation. Quest: The Fate of Val'sharah

“Legend says that long ago, Elune bestowed her fury upon our greatest warriors to secure Kalimdor. In a sacred ritual, the strongest among them became her avatar - the Night Warrior. Our victory was swift. None who have attempted the ritual since then have survived. Elune’s raw power tears them apart.” Quest: In Darkest Night

“In contrast to the previous times that they had met, the novice priestess of Elune-the Mother Moon-wore an outfit more befitting the way of war than the peace of the temple… To Malfurion, she looked more like the priestess of a war god and evidently Tyrande could read such in his expression. With a bit of defensiveness, she admonished him, “You may excel at your new calling, Malfurion, but you seem to have forgotten the elements of Mother Moon! Do you not recall her aspect as the Night Warrior, she who takes the courageous dead from the field and sets them riding across the evening sky as stars for their reward?” The Demon Soul, page 54

“The Sisters of Elune did likewise, their groups poised to aid in whatever way necessary, be it healing or war.” The Demon Soul, page 79

“Then, another welcome surprise-chanting came from the center of the advance. The Sisterhood of Elune, resplendent in their battle armor, strengthened the fighters further. Day might have held precedence at the moment, but the priestesses’ rhythmic singing literally fed the nocturnal warriors. It was as if the moon herself suddenly hung over the host.” The Demon Soul, page 128

“Warriors astride night sabers charged into the battle from all sides, their beasts mauling some of the demons before the latter realized they were under assault. As the newcomers attacked, they sang. Malfurion gaped at them, only belatedly realizing that they were not the soldiers of Jarod Shadowsong. Their armor was more silver and-he looked twice-shaped for more feminine figures. The song he heard was in praise of the Night Warrior, the fearsome battle incarnation of the Mother Moon.” The Demon Soul, page 159

The lore implies that there is only ever one Night Warrior at any given time. The Night Warrior is the vessel of Elune’s wrath on Azeroth, the mortal body that holds Elune’s power and serves as Her Avatar. After the quest In Darkest Night Tyrande Whisperwind becomes the Night Warrior; which was foreshadowed in the Knaak novel “The Demon Soul” published November 2004. Now that the full powers of the Night Warrior are contained within Tyrande Whisperwind, we can assume that any other kaldorei that receives the “Blessing of the Night Warrior” receives the boon to a lesser degree.

Obtaining the Blessings

There are a few different ways to obtain the Blessing of the Night Warrior which last anywhere from 1 hour to 1 year. While the blessing is temporary, it can be renewed by the user at any time - Elune willing.

(1 Hour - A Few Days) Blessing: Divine Endowment This endowment provides no physical changes to the user but fills them with Elune’s divine energy, empowering their bodies for hasty thought and action. This endowment can be achieved by completing one of the following:

Making an offer of enemy flesh (or the ashes of enemy flesh) to Elune at any moonwell or a sacred fire.

Make an offer of enemy weapons at any moonwell or a sacred fire.

Rinsing the face in the waters of a Night Warrior-blessed moonwell at Bashal'Aran.

Chanting or singing to call down the powers of the Night Warrior when marching into battle, or when battling.

(1 Week - 1 Month) Blessing: Warrior’s Boon This boon physically changes the user’s skin tone and eye color to the “Night Warrior” customization for a limited time at the user’s discretion. This boon can be achieved by completing one of the following:

Make an offer of enemy flesh to Elune at a Night Warrior-blessed moonwell, then sip of the waters.

Make an offering of enemy weapons at a Night Warrior-blessed moonwell, then sip of the waters.

Make a personal offering to prove your willingness to serve as an agent of Elune’s wrath, then receive a Priestess’s blessing with waters from a Night Warrior-blessed moonwell in Bashal'Aran.

(1 Year) Ritual: Blessing of the Night Warrior This ritual physically changes the user’s skin tone and eye color to the “Night Warrior” customization for up to one year, with the ability to renew it with the above ritual during New Moon nights for a near-permanent effect. Unlike the previous blessings, this one requires the completion of an elaborate ritual at a Night Warrior-blessed Moonwell, with an offering of enemy flesh and two personal sacrifices: something earned and a loved one’s gift.

What are acceptable flesh offerings? Elune has many enemies. Demons and undead are the greatest affront to nature and are thus worthy sacrifices, but orcs, ogres, goblins, trolls and other enemies of the kaldorei or nature are also permissible. The enemy should be selected and slain by the one who means to complete the ritual. Whether or not they accept help from allies is their own choice, as proof of their tenacity and capability to channel Elune’s wrath and execute justice.

What are acceptable sacrifices? Two personal sacrifices are required for the elaborate Night Warrior ritual. First, something earned or achieved must be relinquished by the one who means to complete the ritual as proof of their devotion and resolve. To complete her own ritual, Tyrande relinquished Elun'tara, Bow of the High Priestess. Comparable examples include one’s own emblem, weapon, or relic of station or status; more zealous individuals may scar their Rite of Passage markings. Second, something that had been gifted by a loved one (family or friend) must be relinquished by the one who means to complete the ritual as a dark acknowledgement: to go to war with Elune’s darkest face means they must leave behind hearth and home, knowing they may never return. To complete her own ritual, Tyrande abandoned her frostsaber companion of more than 10,000 years, Ash'alah, and she left behind the Lover’s Leaf gifted to her by her adoptive daughter, Shandris Feathermoon. Similar examples of this might be relinquishing a token such as a meaningful piece of jewelry, trinket or charm; symbolic sacrifices may also be given such as abandoning a family name in exchange for a new one that honors the Night Warrior aspect of Elune. Those who seek to earn the Warrior’s Boon blessing need only offer one sacrifice.

Stages of the Ritual Typically, a Priestess of Elune presides over the ritual to ensure it is safe and properly executed. The priestess opens the ritual with a chant to call upon Elune’s Night Warrior aspect. Then, the offerings are freely given by the one who means to complete the ritual. The ritual then concludes by cleansing the face with, or drinking from, the Night Warrior-blessed moonwell waters.

Are there potential drawbacks? The Night Warrior Ascension ritual, as successfully completed by Tyrande Whisperwind, is the only ritual with a known side effect: death. This occurs when the vessel or body in question cannot sustain the raw power of Elune.

Less extreme side effects can occur at the player’s discretion. Below is a list of potential side effects that specifically come from rituals to obtain the Night Warrior cosmetic appearance:

Headaches from sustaining the power of Elune for too long.

Hue distortion. Odd bluish birthmarks that appear on those who have been changed by the ritual before.

Sudden loss of fatigue after losing one of the blessings or boons.

Eye sensitivity to any kind of light, even dim light.