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Anduin and Faerin Conversations - Faerin's History, the Arathi Empire, and Wrathion
The War Within
Publié
24/06/2024 à 10:32
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DiscordianKitty
A side quest in Hallowfall involves learning a new kind of game from Faerin Lothar. During the game, we learn about Faerin's family, some troubling information about the Arathi Empire, and the reason why Anduin hasn't spoken to Wrathion for awhile.
Warning: War Within Spoilers Ahead.
A Moment to Rest
After the events of Hallowfall's main questline, Faerin Lothar has some time to mourn Andari, a friend who has passed away. While reminiscing about Andari, she tells us about a board game they used to play - and we sit down with Faerin and Anduin to play the game ourselves. After a match, (currently buggy on the beta) both Faerin and Anduin open up about several intriguing topics.
Faerin's Family
We have already learned from
previous conversations with Faerin
that she ran away from home as a child to join the expedition of Arathi that are now in Hallowfall. We also learned that the Lothar family, while still noble, are not considered particularly wealthy or important in the Arathi Empire.
Now, Faerin opens up a little more about her family. By the sounds of it, Faerin's relationship with her parents was strained. Even after all this time, she doesn't seem to be in any rush to see them again.
Do you have family in Hallowfall?
Faerin chuckles
Faerin Lothar says: No, my family is still in the Empire. I stowed away on the Expedition because I, too, heard Beledar's call. I was never supposed to be here.
Anduin Wrynn says: You left home so young... your parents must be worried sick.
Faerin Lothar says: If my parents had their way, I'd be locked in a library, drafting documents on economics or something.
Faerin Lothar says: I chose this life. My parents never saw me as anything other than a disappointment.
Anduin Wrynn says: ...I used to think my father was just as disappointed in me. By the end... I like to think we finally started to understand each other.
Anduin Wrynn says: I hope you get the same chance, with your family.
Faerin smiles ruefully.
Faerin Lothar says: That would require me ever going back.
The Arathi Empire
Faerin makes some comments about the Arathi Empire that are a little concerning. By the sounds of it, the Empire is mighty, but not particularly open minded. We know how the Light and its followers can sometimes be dangerously prone to zealotry. Could this spell trouble for our future?
Tell me more about the Arathi Empire.
Faerin Lothar says: Vast, powerful, and bathed in the Light... the Empire is a force to be reckoned with.
Anduin Wrynn says: It sounds like a visit would be an interesting journey.
Faerin grimaces
Faerin Lothar says: To be honest, I'm not sure how kindly the mainland would take to the... variety of peoples you all keep company with.
Faerin Lothar says: We in Hallowfall know beggars can't be choosers. We need all the help we can get. And you all have proven to be fine folk. But the Empire is not so... open minded. Or so desperate.
Anduin Wrynn says: Don't you miss home?
Faerin laughs wryly.
Faerin Lothar says: I really, truly thought I would. But I became the person I am under Beledar's Light. This is my home, now.
Faerin Lothar says: And were I to leave, I would much sooner travel the lands you all hail from! This Stormwind you speak of! If you don't take me someday, I'll go stomping around up there myself!
Anduin chuckles.
Faerin and Anduin's Friendship
Throughout the War Within, we've been able to witness a strong friendship blooming between Anduin and Faerin. In the Hallowfall storyline, Faerin was able to help Anduin through some of his problems with the Light. Now, Anduin is helping Faerin work through her pain of Andari's death. As Faerin talks a little more about her past, we can see the bond between these two characters developing further.
What was Andari's favorite figurine?
Faerin Lothar says: That one, painted in red! It was the first I tried to paint. It was difficult, given—
Faerin waves what remains of her left arm.
Faerin Lothar says: I lost my arm and eye when our ships arrived in Hallowfall. All I remember is a flash of light, then... I was under something, Screaming.
Faerin shudders.
Faerin Lothar says: When I came back to, my arm and eye were gone, I was so unbalanced, I had to learn to walk again, like a child.
Faerin Lothar says: Steelstrike had been the one to dig me out. She said my choice to stow away meant I was a soldier, not a child.
Do you regret stowing away?
Stowing Away was a foolish thing to do.
Steelstrike was too harsh on you. I'm sorry.
Faerin Lothar says: I don't regret anything. I wanted to live up to Steelstrike's expectations. I refused to be any less than the rest of the army. I trained endlessly.
Faerin Lothar says: Andari convinced me to play Light's Gambit to learn strategy. By the time I realized they were actually getting me to rest, I was hooked.
Faerin locks fondly at the red painted knight.
Faerin Lothar says: When we lost pieces, I wanted to make new ones. Because of my missing arm, I had to figure out new ways to fight, to eat, to dress myself, even.
Faerin Lothar says: And yet, crafting this tiny game piece with one arm was my greatest challenge yet. Because of Andari, I rose to it not with grim determination, but joy.
Faerin Lothar says: Andari healed me. Not my wounds... not my missing limbs. And not with magic. But something inside. And now, they're gone--
Faerin chokes on a sob.
Faerin wipes tears from her eyes.
Faerin Lothar says: Thank you. Thank you both for listening.
Faerin Lothar says: I've fought so hard to be seen as strong. To earn my place. I love my people. But it's hard to let... to let the walls down.
Anduin Wrynn says: You... have to let the walls down eventually. Before they all come crumbling down around you. You don't have to do it alone... be kinder to yourself.
Faerin smiles through tears.
Faerin Lothar says: Care to take your own advice?
Anduin snorts.
Anduin Wrynn says: I think it was you who said something like that to me, first.
Wrathion
We can also ask Anduin directly about Wrathion. By the sounds of it, Wrathion has been doing his best to try get back into contact with him, but Anduin hasn't wanted to distract Wrathion from his work with the Black Dragonflight. Even so, Anduin still clearly feels warmly towards Wrathion, calling him a good friend that he should not have neglected for so long.
Faerin, for her part, is shocked to discover Anduin is casually friends with a dragon, and Anduin promises to introduce her one day.
Wrathion has done much since returning to the Dragon Isles. Have you had any contact?
Anduin Wrynn says: He's tried. I've been dodging Blacktalons almost as much as Sl:7. I know he just wants to help. Like the others. But what could they say? What could I say?
Anduin Wrynn says: Wrathion had his greatest wish before him in the Dragon Isles. To reunite with his flight. The last thing I want would be to distract him from that purpose.
Faerin Lothar says: Anduin--
Faerin Lothar says: Wait a moment, You're... friends with a dragon?
Faerin Lothar says: A DRAGON?! You're just casually friends with a legendary beast known to scour lands and grant wishes?
Anduin blinks, then laughs.
Anduin Wrynn says: I don't think Wrathion would be keen on either of those things. He's self-centered and boastful and... a good friend I should not have neglected for so long.
Anduin Wrynn says: We also often played a game together, much like this. I think this one is even more suited to his tastes. He'd like it.
Faerin Lothar says: Well, then! When you go to apologize, you'll have to introduce me!
Anduin Wrynn says: I'm not sure Stormwind would survive the chaos caused by the two of you in one room.
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