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[prefersfighting]

(VIDEO)

[The video initializes to show a serious expression, strong but delicate features, white-blond hair, and long pointed ears. Only his right eye is visible, a glowing green orb shining with carefully controlled anger, the other hidden behind an eyepatch of simple leather, a long thin scar can be seen both above and below the patch. If anything, it only adds to his expression of irritation. Though still annoyed, he seems satisfied the device he's holding turned on, at least. He pulls the device back, and though not much of his attire can be seen, what is visible is hardened leather of reds and golds.]

Hear me. [His voice is even, slightly accented, and authoritarian without being domineering.] I am Lor'themar Theron, Regent Lord of Quel'Thalas. That probably means nothing to most of you. If it by chance does, I insist you respond quickly. If it does not, your information would be welcome, unless the meager offerings of Weiss' recording are all the knowledge you've gathered on this place, in which case, I believe we're all doomed.


(ACTION - BAY TO THE TEMPORARY HOUSING)

After disabling the device, the broad-shouldered, serious-faced elf with exceptionally long ears and one glowing green eye took up the map he was given and followed began to trace his brightly recommended route to his (hopefully very) temporary housing. He's familiar enough with goblin mechanics to follow what the cars are, though these are far less noisy and seem far less likely to explode at any moment, to say nothing for the improvement of the smell.

The entire city seemed built by some rather industrious people, but certainly not goblins. It was far too symetrical, and far less likely to topple in a strong breeze. He found the temporary housing easily enough, and found himself wondering with whom he'd be sharing quarters for the time-being, giving the grounds a curious exploration before finding his provided room. He'd been kidnapped before, left to rot in an amani dungeon. This...was almost pleasant. That couldn't bode well.

(OOC: Feel free to run into Lor'themar anywhere along his route including at the temp housing! Also, if you prefer brackets, I'm down with that!)

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[Video]

[liorafae]

[A small, gold-colored dragon appears on the feed, looking slightly fearful.]

I...don't believe we are doomed, but...we could be stuck here for a while.

voice

[softlyspeaks]

Good evening, Mister Theron!

[Look, he doesn't know what one calls the Regent Lord. Lord Theron? Sir Theron?

Beats the hell out of him!]

I see you've watched the hologram. There is reading material not far away from the cave, actually, if you're feeling studious tonight. There have been a few small updates since the hologram was made.

I think, at least.

[action]

[inquisitor_lavellan]

Alleyana had seen the broadcast, but hadn't replied. Some of the words that had come out of the stranger's mouth had almost sounded like ancient elven. Combine that with his weirdly long -- but pointy -- ears, and he warranted a closer look at least. Though the green glowing eye? A bit... unsettling, considering. So, at some point along his trek for the temporary housing, a well-armored and armed Inquisitor ended up trailing behind him, astride the gruesome bog unicorn. Not a subtle way of getting a better look, but a better reaction than her first impulse would have been -- which had been to grill him over the network.

[Video]

[prefersfighting]

[If the Regent Lord was surprised by the tiny face on his screen, he doesn't show it.]

I gathered that much. [He frowns, heaving a sigh.] Are you admitting none of you have learned anything about his place?

voice

[prefersfighting]

[It's Lord Regent, but he'll frown and bear it.]

So I saw. [There's a brief pause before he continues.] And these pamphlets are updated, I assume?

Re: voice

[softlyspeaks]

I'd hope so, if whomever is printing them also reads the newspaper.

If not, I'll be more than happy to explain things to you. What in particular would you like to know?

[Video]

[liorafae]

...I'm not saying they haven't...I just don't know what all they've learned.

Video;

[twin_tailed_wolf]

[Something appeared on screen. Not like a dwarf with her shortness, or a Worgen for her red wolf ears and definitely too cute to be a goblin. She appears to be nestled up in a tree for who knows why.]

"Doomed" is a heavy word, implying we're in a situation where our untimely demise is laid upon a predetermined course.

No, I do believe Genessia isn't so much the end times as it is, at best, a chance at a alternative life, or even a second chance at life for those who were slain in their original worlds.

Or, at worse, we're all just rats in a cage and made to dance for our unseen emotion-eating masters in the goopy beyond.

Video

[whiteas]

If you spent half as much time snarking about not having enough information you could've actually gone to Schnee Company and gotten loads more information. Thank goodness no one went to all of that effort to compile and organize it in case anyone needed it when we have every half-cocked sass master in the multiverse to point out that the welcome message wasn't a complete compendium of knowledge to overwhelm newcomers the second they arrive. What ever would we have done if people learned to follow directions and walked the twenty feet to the welcome center?

[ Yeah she's had a bad couple of weeks and had heard this complaint that she didn't info dump for two hours in the welcome message before, so she's not exactly going to sound welcoming here. ]

[ Video ]

[bright_imperius]

Hello, Lord Regent.

[ Soft, friendly smile. ]

I can see that Weiss Schnee already responded to your transmission.

[ Tilts his head in curiosity ]

If you're still in need of more information, however - I can direct you towards good places to gather it.

Fortunately, the people here seem to have been working hard on compiling intelligence on our current situation.

[ Unless he'd prefer to bark orders and have the data spoon-fed to him. ]

[Video]

[shewhoislife]

Ah, Quel'Thalas... it has been far too long since I've had the chance to visit its forests...

[Especially with the Dead Scar and Ghostlands encroaching there. And then there's the Sunwell isle to consider... The Aspect of Life has a long to-do list.]

Do not give up on this place so soon, Lord Regent.

[Video]

[om_nom_namur]

Naw we ain't doomed. When this place goes t' shit an' a half we'll all end up vacuumed through space t' some new place like this but differnt. Genessia might be doomed, but the Gaters is gonna come out fine. No need t' stress out or nothin'. Welcome t' the planet.

Video

[clevermind]

What of the material there have you read? There is a lot of information available and it wouldn't do us any good if I told you what you already know.

[There is a knowledge that glitters behind Belle's gaze but also kindness, patience and an open manner.]

[action]

[prefersfighting]

The sound of rattling tack wasn't something he'd expected, considering the level of technology he was currently surrounded by, and so the Lord Regent turned at the sound, as well as that of hooves on the pavement. He raised an eyebrow at the approach. He'd, of course, seen the mounts the death knights preferred, and the undead horses the Forsaken were so fond of.

He'd yet to see one of them neglect to remove the weapon used to fell the beast from its head before reanimating it, but perhaps it was some sort of status symbol. Who was he to say? That glowing green orb moved over her features and that of her...horse before returning to its rider.

"One for entrances, are you?"

voice

[prefersfighting]

[The Regent Lord of Quel'Thalas heaves a sigh, if only to make himself focus on patience.]

I find myself trapped in a completely alien world. The gravity seems to still function the same, but otherwise, I assume many things I would typically take for granted are different. What would you say is fundamental?

Re: voice

[softlyspeaks]

Fundamentally, gravity might shut off tomorrow, if I were to be completely honest with you, sir.

Though it is important to note that you do have free housing for the first month, and enough money to support basic needs within that first month! There is a map in the pamphlet that will show you the way to the commons, though if you give me just a moment, I would be more than happy to give you a full tour of the area.

[Video]

[prefersfighting]

So it's that you're content to remain trapped here?

Video;

[prefersfighting]

I never claimed we were doomed, unless no one has tried to learn anything about this place. There was a limitation on the description.

[He doesn't seem at all put off by her appearance, but that may be simply because he's not expecting anything normal after the welcome he's received.]

"Emotion-eating monsters?" It sounds like you know something about this place after all.

Video

[prefersfighting]

I'll overlook how much less time commentary takes than a walk to this facility of yours and simply say I can assure you, whatever minor annoyance is bothering you, I have more important things to get back to. Have you discovered that secret yet?

[Video]

[liorafae]

I don't want to remain trapped here. I just don't know what to do about it. From what little information I've heard, I don't understand any of it.

Re: Video;

[twin_tailed_wolf]

Ahem~

[She begins to recite his earlier statement in the best impression of him a girl her size can manage.]

"...unless the meager offerings of Weiss' recording are all the knowledge you've gathered on this place, in which case, I believe we're all doooooooomed~"

[Stifling a giggle, she continues.]

Yes. It's recent history, even. If you go as far out as you can, you'll run into a huge mass of wibbly-wobbly, soupy-goopy stuff acting as a barrier. It's strongly suggested that you don't touch it.

On the outside are creatures that feed on who you are, and they have broken through the barriers twice already.

[ Video ]

[prefersfighting]

Intelligence on the situation is beneficial. [He nods at the greeting.] But only so far. Has anyone made any progress on returning us home?

[Video]

[prefersfighting]

She is not the wonder she once was, Life-Binder, but her people will endure.

[Look, someone he'll show respect to!]

I haven't. Things are...dire on Azeroth to say the least. I have no time for these games. Surely you can commiserate.

[Video]

[prefersfighting]

I've faced worse, friend. I was never stressed, though I suppose I should thank you for the welcome.

[ Video ]

[bright_imperius]

As far as I can tell, the research is what progress has been made so far.

[ He shrugs, seems to look a little helpless. ]

Which, honestly I can't blame them for. Without information, trying to just - attack the barriers or something - might prove suicidal.