The True Masters

We had always assumed that the Blackrock orcs were a product of their savage upbringing. What we have found here, in their homeland, tells us another story. Indeed, it is bloodlust and thirst for conflict that empowers them, but the black dragonflight are the beings whom control the orcs of Blackrock. We suspect that it is the black dragonflight that fuels them with rage and hostility. Take this letter to Magistrate Solomon. He will know what must be done. <Helendis hands you a sealed letter.>

<Magistrate Solomon opens the sealed letter from Helendis and begins reading.>

This is grim news, <name>. To discover that our mortal enemies are merely pawns of a much greater threat is disheartening. There is no possible way that Lakeshire could survive an attack from both the Blackrock orcs and the black dragonflight. Should Lakeshire fall to this menace, Darkshire would fall next, and then what? Goldshire? Stormwind itself? You must take this information to Highlord Bolvar Fordragon in Stormwind at once! If this does not merit the aid of Stormwind, nothing will and all is lost.

Dragons? Impossible!

Solomon paints a dreary picture. Still, we cannot afford to send our thinly spread troops to the aid of Lakeshire on speculation. I will need proof of these claims before I can act. Speak with Lady Prestor, <name>. She is a learned woman and knows much of dragons and dragonkin. She may be able to shed some light on this situation.

<Bolvar cups his chin as if in deep thought.> While I respect Lady Prestor's stance, I believe that there is a solution to this dilemma that may put all of our concerns to rest.

I am going to empower you as an acting deputy of Stormwind, <name>. Return to Magistrate Solomon in Lakeshire and deliver this decree.

It could have been worse, I suppose... <Magistrate Solomon looks you over.> It appears as if the fate of Lakeshire rests squarely on your shoulders. <You notice Magistrate Solomon blinking rapidly. He appears to be crying.>

<Magistrate Solomon sighs.> You must return to the Burning Steppes, <name>. As a deputy of Stormwind, you will be required to report to Marshal Maxwell. Good luck.

<Marshal Maxwell laughs.>

What? You thought you were the first? How many soldiers must we lose before Stormwind acts? We had accumulated enormous amounts of intelligence pertaining to the Blackrock menace before we lost our commanding officer, Marshal Windsor. With Marshal Windsor went all of our precious information. What we need is that documentation. Speak with Ragged John, <name>. He was with Windsor when they were attacked by a Blackrock raiding party. He was last seen in a cave to the north.

I could have warned you, but what fun is that?