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Retribution, Chapter 2: Dornogal

Art by @claret-ash

On the Isle of Dorn, Anduin adjusts to living life adjacent to the Alliance and harbors suspicions that, despite his isolation, he is still being closely watched.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/61490317/chapters/164137186

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Another one in the series from the ever-amazing @teallinum!

Precious boy, just let him pamper you. It's been like five years. Let him cope.

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(I haven't written in a long time and I don't think I can write long pieces anymore, but I hope its enjoyable, at least! Always looking for feedback and I'll likely revise more before putting everything together!)

Art by the fantastic @teallinum!

Wandermere, Northern Elwynn - 10pm

Golden lights danced in the dimly lit room, small hung braziers glowing warmly against the sandy, gilded walls.  The air smelled of jasmine and dragon’s blood and the smoke wafting from the censers intermingled with the hazy flow from the hookahs nestled around the room.  In some aspects, one might see this as a gathering of powers across Azeroth.

Chieftain Thrall and his mate, Aggra, curled up together next to Lady Proudmoore and the Blue Aspect, Kalegos.  Each one wore a specially tailored silk robe akin to the garb they normally donned.  While the four kept in quiet conversation, smiles crossing their faces, there were more somber folks in attendance.

Monte Gazlowe, recently returned from the chaos of Undermine, talked only of business to his ruby-haired companion, the host of this particular little party.  A woman with violet eyes, typically full of mirth, was melancholic as they toasted lost friends.

One guest, however, strayed away from the group, quietly nursing a hookah of his own in the back corner of the room.  The formerly lost King of Stormwind laid back against the cool sheets of a plush bed, drawing in a deep pull before letting the smoke billow over his head.  He seemed content, at least, if not a little lonely.

Perhaps that’s why she made the call.

Gazlowe’s business partner was more than such, and the half-elf couldn’t bear to see the king isolating himself even after reconnecting with his friends.  Maybe it was the intimacy of the situation?  A warm, cozy room, everyone draped in expensive robes and lounging about the various settings…It must seem quite foreign to him.

The woman excused herself for a moment, sending a servant for more tea and stepping out of the room to place a call over a communications device.  It was only a few minutes before a portal opened nearby, and she was, truthfully, surprised he’d taken so long.

From the arcane glow stepped the Black Prince, dashing as always, though looking a bit caught off guard to those who knew him.  She explained the situation, and he changed his attire in a puff of smoke to match the robes of the others in the room, though he’d held them shut with his hand rather than a tie, tucking his arm across his torso as the pair made their way into the room.

The quartet of leaders regarded him softly, with only Kalegos rising to meet him as they spoke in hushed voices.  Even so, the Blue dragon could see his young friend’s gaze catching onto the reason he was there.  As he returned to the group, Wrathion crossed the room, realizing he had no idea what to say to his long lost friend.

Anduin hadn’t seemed to notice, or was too lost in thought to pay a newcomer any mind.  Which suited the Black dragon just fine.  It was easier to fall into conversation when he caught the other unaware.

Only when the hookah pipe was taken from his hand and the weight on the bed shifted did the king open his eyes.  And from the looks of them, Wrathion had been the last person he’d expected to see.

The younger man couldn’t help the coy smirk which curled itself into his lips, gazing down at the shocked blond with a playfully fond look.  It was a moment before either of them spoke, the dragon’s fiery eyes taking in the other man’s rough appearance.  Blue eyes, conversely, seemed to be calculating whether or not he was real.

Warm, tender notes passed between them as the darker man finally spoke.

“It’s been too long…old friend.”

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Got another new piece from the amazing @teallinum! A follow up to this one here.

I'm brewing up a story to go along with the pictures, I just haven't gotten too far yet. Hope y'all like this one as much as I do! <3

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little wip I've had sitting around, he's such A Devious Creature TM I love MOP Wrathion so much 😭

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Spymaster Shaw faces the most challenging interrogation of his career

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Little Lion with a mane

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playingggg ^v^

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AND! After lots of papercuts, more than 30 thank you cards written, and many, MANY address details typed - these have all been posted!Thank you to everyone who participated in this lil wranduin event, and if you provided me with an email address, check it for tracking details from AusPost! 🥰💕💗💕💗💕💗

If anyone wants to check any details, request a direct link to their parcel tracking (every single one I sent has tracking!) or has any other questions - don't hesitate to reach out and ask!

Plus! If you missed out on these charms, DON'T WORRY! I'll my few spare up for grabs in my Etsy store within the next two weeks! ✨

It's the 20th Anniversary of WoW! I thought that a nice way to give back to the community would be a relaxed event, with a bonus...

If you make a wranduin fanwork of any sort this month, I'll send you two charms (see above) - for free! 🦁🐉

DETAILS + FORM

This event will run from 5 November 2024 to 6 December 2024.

"How do I participate?" 🤔

Easy! Make any sort of wranduin fanwork, check the participation details and fill out my Google Form link above, and voila! Your wranduin charms will be in the post during December!

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Going to start posting here again.

Also on Bsky!

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Light Between Shadows - Scene 5, p4 (Last one!)

>Read in order<

aaaand that's a wrap. Been sitting on that story since 2020 - kept revisiting and gutting the script because every time I came back I didnt like what I wrote lol.

What happens next? Well... That reunion got a teensy bit postponed.

I don't think I have it in me to rewrite all of SL and DF, but I'd keep the character end-states more or less the same as in canon.

TWW is very promising for a lot of reasons; I think I want its whole story before I pick at a sequel. I unno! Should be fun! I did already draw this canon interaction that I think makes much more sense with Light Between Shadows. yes indeedy

Thank you to everyone for your comments and tags, I read and appreciate all of them and even a single tag or reply gave me motivation to keep going.

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i NEEEED wrathion to return!! i need to see these 3 interact!!!!!

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Light Between Shadows - Scene 5, p3

>Read in order<

Just wanna say I always appreciate yall in the comments and tags <3 they give me life. See you sunday for the last part

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I will NOT be held accountable for the sins of my father. My destiny will be my own. Bust of Dragonflight Wrathion from World of Warcraft. Made as a Subscriber Suggestion for January 2025.

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I realise that I've never actually linked a lot of my threads here on tumblr which cover a lot of my condensed thoughts about Wrathion, Anduin and also Faerin! ✨

So! Here are some links (via my Bluesky account):

Issues with Wrathion's writing in DF, plus links to some videos I've done w/ friends - including a VERY in-depth breakdown of Anduin's character in-game!

Re-framing Anduin's actions in BFA and what this may imply re: his relationship with Wrathion

Wrathion AU ideas with "Titan Influence" and Wrathion's already established ties to The Last Titan expansion

Faerin's treatment as a stowaway child by other Arathi expedition members, and it's subtle reflection of Arathi culture

My wranduin comic idea I'd like to draw, which is essentially how I'd write Wrathion and Anduin's (initial) reconciliation

And last but not least: my INCREDIBLY silly wranduin big gay wedding idea which I would make a whole patch and tie-in raid which would force Gamers™ to play it over and over again 😈