Vahlarriel's Search

I am Vahlarriel, <name>. I've come here to discover the whereabouts of two missing nobles of a Darnassian merchant family--House Malem. The father of the house fears the worst, and I am to do everything I can to find his missing children. I have yet to start my search for Tyranis or Dalinda, but I am hopeful I shall not be here long. Last word tells of them passing through the Stonetalon Mountains a few weeks ago. If you find their wagon, please, come find me immediately.

As you rummage around the remains of the wagon, it becomes obvious that it was attacked by both spells and weapons. The battle seemed one-sided and quick; there's no blood to be found, and no remains of any bodies. Whoever attacked the wagon was efficient and swift.

As you continue your search of the wagon you find not only a pendant, but also footprints leading off towards the south. In the distance you can see smoke rising from a large fort. The smoke is from a kept fire, not the burning of buildings, and your instincts tell you that the Malems, if still alive, were taken that direction. You think Vahlarriel at Nijel's Point should not only see the pendant you've found, but also know about the signs of life to the south.

Infuriating! This entire fiasco! The two of them were warned about how dangerous coming here would be. Now they're both missing... or worse. You said you saw tracks heading to a fort nearby? That may be our best bet. From what the locals have said, that fortress is infested with members of the Burning Blade--orcs who have dedicated themselves to demon causes. They may not represent the majority of the Horde's beliefs, but they are evil and will slay you on sight if you're caught spying.

Find both Dalinda and Tyranis if you can and come back to me with your findings. Start your search at this fortress. I will contact my superiors in Darnassus immediately and let them know the situation. <name>, there is something else I wish to impress upon you. My superiors have shown some concern over Tyranis' and his motives for coming here. It is more important to them that Dalinda is found and brought back safely. Tyranis is to be... gauged before he is taken home.

Thank Elune someone has finally come to help. Please, <class>, I need your help. My brother Tyranis and I were captured and brought here by the Burning Blade. I think they mean to sacrifice me to their demon masters! I knew coming to Desolace was a mistake, but Tyranis has recently begun craving knowledge of all things arcane--even against the wishes of our people. He decided to make this trek even after hearing tales of this land's demon infestation. I fear the worst for him.