A new chapter

Selenthiel stood aside her sister Tyavel on a balcony over looking the main entryway to the spire of House Felo'melorn as they watched countless House Sunfire servants entering. Each servant carried a handful of clothe and banner, no doubtfully meant to replace the House Felo'melorne crest that adorned the spire.

"This is difficult to watch sister..." Tyavel said gently with little emotion. Selenthiel could not agree more as she continued to watch House Sunfire servant's pour through the entryway. "This is not the end of our line, Tyavel." Selenthiel said as she leaned over and pressed her weight against the stone balcony. Tyavel sighed and looked over her shoulder towards her, "Isn't it?" Tyavel raised her right hand to rub her neck and shook her head dis pleasingly. "Are we that terrible of a family?" she asked. Selenthiel turned her attention away from the activity of the main entrance to her sister "What do you mean?" she asked in shock. Tyavel gestured towards the entrance of the entryway, "This. Is this our penance from being so blind?"

Selenthiel knew her sisters pride was deeply wounded from all that had happened. She had suffered the most from Denissia's betrayal down to the very core of her House entering it's blood debt to House Sunfire. "This is not your doing sister. Denissia was insidious in her methods but never once did any of us question her loyalty. Andithiel and myself are as much to blame." Tyavel shook her head at her words, clearly not convinced. "Regardless...what was done, was done. Our family name will endure, just as our people have done so throughout the ages."

Selenthiel once again turned her attention back to the entryway where it seemed the last of the servants from House Sunfire had arrived. The west side of the room had been stacked with boxes against the wall with a few loose tapestry's resting on top of them, no doubt from the Sunfire Estate. "In the name of the Sun, just how many of these did she send over?!" Tyavel said with annoyance. Selenthiel slightly smiled, amused at Tyavel's words, "I am sure Kyliska had her tailors working through out the night producing these." she said as she carefully inspected the clutter against the wall. "Felo'melorn Spire is grand in size compared to their estate in Eversong sister, I am sure Kyliska was just making sure she had no lack of."

Tyavel simply nodded, "Speaking of Kyliska....have you finished the final preparations on the contract? I will wish to review it before you submit it for Kyliska and Biara's approval." Selenthiel had made numerous attempts to begin to write the contract but with each attempt ended in failure. She knew little of such things and no doubtfully would need to seek aid from the Magister's Council. "I am afraid I have made little success in it. I have been going through some books in the library hoping to gain some clarification on how best to proceed but considering the matter, it is extremely uncommon. I need more answers."

Tyavel nodded once more.

"Be patient with this little sister, I want to establish anything within that contract that may protect our family name even under the Sunfire banner. While I am thankful for what they did I want to confirm my family will be secure." Tyavel said as she took another look back at the boxes against the wall in the main entryway. "Make sure that they handle the banners of our family crest delicately once they begin to replace them with theirs and place ours into storage under lock and key." Tyavel said as she turned to walk away, quickly disappearing around the corner.

Selenthiel turned and walked toward the stairs leading towards the main entryway as she prepared to direct the House servants into replacing the banners through out the spire.

The Light and love

Selenthiel took a few steps off the road and onto a well traveled, but narrower road that branched off the main road. Off to her right side was a wooden milestone point to her west with the words "Sunfire Estate". It had been some time since she had last visited there, and most certainly she never recalled ever walking to it but she had thought a long walk would be able to clear her mind of things and to enjoy the serene sights of Eversong Forest. She continued her way down the narrow road towards the estate that could now easily be seen off into the distance. As the distance between the estate and herself closed, she could now easily make out the guards that were stationed around the main entrance as they occasionally would move from one location to another. A central spire, possibly no taller than 5 floors, protruded out behind the golden high walls that defended the estate from any attackers. It was far more simple in design and clearly meant for fortification and yet, it held some elegance about it from afar. Biara had no doubt made some changes to the estate when her forces had taken it from House Dawnsea some time ago. Selenthiel continued to admire the simple and elegant design of the estate, comparing it to the more complex and immense structures that made up the many Houses within the confines of Silvermoon, including House Felo'melorn.

As she approached the main gate of the estate, a House guard acknowledged her and slowly placed himself between her and the gate as a second guard positioned himself near the main entrance, as to be expected of any visitor approaching.

"Speak your business." the guard closest to her demanded.

Selenthiel smiled and nodded, "I am here to see Lady Kyliska on personal business. She is expecting me."

The guard grunted in response to her words, "Lady Kyliska has not informed us of any visitors that she was expecting."

Selenthiel cocked her head, confused over his simple response. "I can assure you that I speak the truth. You can confirm this if you would allow me to pass or by simply summoning her presence."
The guard shook his head in defiance, "You have not even given me your name and you expect us to just allow you to enter the estate?"

Selenthiel was somewhat shocked, given the two Houses were allies and Selenthiel had made numerous visits to the Sunfire Estate in the past she was sure the guards and servants of the estate would have grown accustomed to who she was...but in the end the guard was indeed correct and there was no reason to become upset over it.

"If you could inform her that Lady Selenthiel Felo'melorn is here. I am sure once you mention my name she will immediately allow me access inside."

The guard shook his head in silence but before Selenthiel could say anything the gates behind him opened up and out stepped a blonde haired Sin'dorei dressed in leather garments. Selenthiel watched as the man slowly turned around to extend his hand behind the gate with a second, more feminine hand appeared from behind the gate as it grabbed a hold of his hand and out stepped Kyliska Sunfire. The blonde haired man held her hand and pulled her into him where the two shared a deep passionate kiss, completely unaware that they were being watched. The two guards continued to make Selenthiel their focal point and ignored Kyliska and her suitor as they continued to kiss. Selenthiel was not entirely shocked over the incident but she certainly felt a bit awkward and yet she could not resist the temptation,

"Ah..now it all makes perfect sense." she said loud enough for the two to hear her in a joking manner. Kyliska's lips parted with his and her face turned to Selenthiel to reveal a flushed red face, whether it was from the heat of the moment or the shock from being caught kissing another man she was not entirely sure but Selenthiel would make sure she could give her as much grief as possible.

Kyliska quickly let go of the man, her face still beat red, "Oh! Selenthiel! I..I- did not see you there!"

Selenthiel grinned at her friend, if anyone was going to be given a hard time, it would have to be her. The sight of seeing Kyliska with another man and not her brother came as no shock to her and on the contrary she was extremely happy for her. "It is quite alright, I can see I arrived 'unexpected'" said still continuing to grin.

"Kyliska shook her head and walked over to her, " No, No. It is quite alright! I am glad you are here, well...under the circumstances..." her voice trailed off as she turned back to look at the man by the gate still whom was now also grinning.

Selenthiel recognized his face now that Kyliska had removed her lips from his face but she could not put a name with it and of course grew curious, "Perhaps I can come back another day if you and your friend have something planned?"

Kyliska once again shook her head, "Braeth'el was just on his way out and I simply was walking with him to the gate." Kyliska said as she turned to the man and gestured for him to approach her and Selenthiel. Braeth'el' had a muscular physique, his short blonde hair was well groomed and his face revealed a seasoned and intelligent man.

"Lady Selenthiel." he said as he bowed recognizing who she was. Selenthiel smiled at him, nodding once as she continued to inspect him,

"A pleasure of course." She was curious about him, more so on what his position was within House Sunfire given she had never heard of him until now, and to court Kyliska with Biara around constantly only meant he was highly trusted. "I have business to attend to elsewhere. I will see you this evening..." he said as he reached for Kyliska's right hand to plant a kiss on it, causing Kyliska's cheeks to flush red once more. "Lady Selenthiel, it is always a pleasure." he said as he bowed to her and departed back in the direction of Sunfire Estate where he disappeared behind the gate. Kyliska could not keep her eyes off of him, even to the very last second until he was out of their sight. Selenthiel chuckled to herself, amused in the humor over the situation with Kyliska still watching Braeth'el, hardly noticing her laugh.

Kyliska was in not in the right train of thought for starting out on her first day to focusing on utilizing the powers of Light within her.  She was like a love-struck Goblin during the Love is in the Air festival, "I can see our first lesson will need to be at a later date." Selenthiel said almost laughing.

Kyliska shot an apologetic look back to her, "Oh Sel, I am so sorry! I had completely forgotten that you mentioned you were going to start my training today. So much has been going on!"

Selenthiel laughed, "I can see that."

Kyliska cocked an eyebrow at her and sighed, "What is 'that' suppose to mean?"

Selenthiel shook her head, attempting to hold in more laughter, "What I simply mean to say my dear friend is that I understand that you have newly found responsibilities that require your attention...." her voice trails off. Kyliska nodded in approval over her words but before Kyliska could speak what was on her mind Selenthiel decided to finish her statement "...and apparently Braeth'el is one of them." she said now laughing.

Kyliska glared at her in response. "This is already difficult enough as it is and now I have you teasing me about it!" she whined.

Selenthiel crossed her arms and smiled, she truly was enjoying this. "Forgive me, I do not mean to provoke you."

Kyliska looked back to the estate and slowly back to her, she had grown nervous. "I honestly was not sure how you or anyone else from your House would react to this should it become public. We have been doing our best to keep it private but..."

Selenthiel nodded in approval at Kyliska's words. There was no way to know how Tyavel would react to this, but Selenthiel knew it would not cause as big of a commotion as Kyliska believed it would be among her own House. "I think...the worst has come to pass. " she said as she put a hand on Kyliska's shoulder attempting to comfort her over the recent hardships her and Andithiel had gone through. Selenthiel had expected to see her mood change with a teary eyes expression but she did not, Kyliska again turned back to the gate of the estate and smiled. "You are right." Kyliska said.

Kyliska invited Selenthiel inside Sunfire Estate where she was lead to a small decorated room containing numerous elaborate paintings and other ornamental decor. The room had two large divans that faced one another with a wooden table situated between the two. The room was clearly used for entertaining guests and it was the first Selenthiel had actually ventured inside the estate. Kyliska walked over to one of the divans and just let herself fall back into it and sighed. Selenthiel took it upon herself to further investigate the fine furnishings around the room, her hands glazed the surface of a finely polished wooden  table in which a large vase sat atop.

"I suppose this is where I should offer you something to drink?" Kyliska asked her, still laying on the divan. "Wine, tea, water...we have it all."

Selenthiel did not respond but continued to investigate the room. On the opposite end of the room was a fireplace, a large marble mantle adorned the outside.  Upon further inspection she could tell the fireplace was hardly ever used and a large painting of Biara and Kyliska hung above it. Selenthiel was interrupted when she heard Kyliska stand up, she turned to see her walk over to the other end of the room and grab a hold of a crystal decanter that no doubt had wine of some sort inside it.

"Do you know how hard it is to get good wine in Draenor?" Kyliska said as she poured the contents of the decanter into a glass.

Selenthiel turned and walked toward her, "It is not easy to come by, I already know what you speak of." she said as she gestured to Kyliska to pour her a glass. Kyliska smiled and grabbed an extra glass that already was laying next to the previous one and poured her a glass and handed to her. The two retreated to the center of the room once again and sat down on opposite divans with wine glasses in hand. "So, are you going to indulge me or are you going to make me come up with my own theory's?" Selenthiel said grinning as she began to slowly sip on her wine.

Kyliska took a large sip of her wine and closed her eyes and leaned her head back, "Alright, alright. Braeth'el and I have been 'seeing' each other for only a short few months."

Selenthiel smiled, "I figured it was only recently Kyliska, I mean to ask how things started between you two. There 'has' to be details."

Kyliska giggled at her words and took another sip of her wine, "Oh Sel, there is so much that has recently happened here, you have no idea."

Selenthiel was intrigued and wanted to know more but before the two women could go any further on the topic the door to the room slowly opened and Biara quietly stepped into the room with a smile on her face. Biara had not noticed that the room already was occupied and slowly closed the door, trying not to make a sound while a huge smile formed on her face. Selenthiel and Kyliska looked at each other, both confused but said nothing. A mans voice could be heard from down the hallway yelling "I am coming for you-" causing Biara to giggle. Selenthiel continued to watch Biara, whom was still clueless as to the fact she was being watched.
"Sister..." Kyliska finally said, startling Biara whom turned to look at her sister and now noticing Selenthiel. "Kylis- Lady Selenthiel!" she blurted out from being caught off guard. Biara's smile quickly vanished and was replaced with a straight forward expression.

"Lady Dayfire..." Selenthiel said slightly amused.

Biara acted casual and straightened out her dress, attempting to regain her composure. "I thought you were in Draenor still?" Biara asked Selenthiel nervously.

Selenthiel looked over to Kyliska who only responded by taking a very large sip of wine from her glass. "I have decided to make a much more active presence here and thus decided to spend half of my time between Draenor and Quel'Thalas."

Biara nodded, her gaze focused on the doorway, "Ah, well...your desire to...devote your valuable time to Quel'Thalas is honorable and-" but before she could finish the mans voice from before grew close "Biara...I am coming to find you-" Biara in her haste departed the room and closed the door behind her, and the sound of giggling and laughter proceeded out in the hall way.

Selenthiel once again looked back to Kyliska who's eyes were set on Selenthiel but the moment Selenthiel made eye contact with her, she again took another large sip of wine. "By the sun, what is going on here?" Selenthiel said clearly confused.

Kyliska raised her right hand and rubbed the back of her neck, "As I said...a lot has happened recently."

Selenthiel raised her right eye brow in response, "I imagine so." The room began to get darker which told her it was getting well into the evening hours and she was not fond of walking through Eversong at night. "I suppose the story will have to wait, I did not realize how late it was getting." she said as she arose from the divan.

"Would you like an escort home Sel? I could have Braeth'el make sure you arrive home safely." Kyliska offered as she too arose from her divan as well. 

"No, that is quite alright. If I leave now I will be able to avoid walking through the forest at night." she said as she started to walk towards the doorway leading out of the room. 

"Perhaps we could meet in Silvermoon next time? I need to purchase some more dresses and according to my sister twenty-one is not enough." Kyliska said as she rolled her eyes. 

Selenthiel nodded, "Of course. Make sure to stop by the spire when you are in Silvermoon and I would be happy to go with you. Besides there is-" The sound of laughter and giggling erupted from the opposite side of the estate cutting Selenthiel off, "-is 'much' to discuss. Pressure your sister into joining us." Selenthiel said smirking. Kyliska laughed and guided Selenthiel out of the estate. On her way out she passed Braeth'el who smiled as he passed, "Lady Selenthiel."  

 

 

In the middle

The portal behind illuminated the dimly lit summoning chambers of Felo'melorn Spire revealing three large pillars in the room that surrounded a large, circular pedestal that Selenthiel slowly stepped off of. The shadows from the pillars danced around the room caused by the portal's luminescence putting her on edge. She stopped and listened for a brief moment expecting to see any familiar faces or servants appear but she remembered her visit back to Silvermoon was unannounced and no one was expecting her arrival. She took a few more steps from the center of the room towards two large wooden doors that closed the room off from the rest of the Spire, behind her the portal began to dissipate but just as she was about to open the doors leading out of the chamber they slowly began to open themselves. Selenthiel stopped in place in surprise, seeing her sister Tyavel emerge from around the doors. Breathing a sigh of relief, she smiled at Tyavel whom was now stationed in the archway of the doors grinning back at her. "Well it is about time." she said as she walked up to her with open arms. Tyavel was dressed in a light azure colored silken gown, her blond hair was as always tucked neatly into a bun. The two sisters briefly embraced and departed the chambers, "How were you aware of my arrival?" Selenthiel asked with great curiosity, "I created a ward inside the chamber that activates when there is a unexpected arrival. My own work of course..." she said with pride as her voice trailed off. The two continued down a long stretch of hallway leading further into the spire, two House guardians stood in silence on opposite ends of a large elegant wooden door and upon seeing Tyavel and Selenthiel they quickly bowed. "I have some matters I am clearing up with  House Sunhaven at the moment but I wanted to make sure you were greeted once I was aware you had arrived." Tyavel said softly as she smiled. Selenthiel cocked her left eye brow at her sister, "This is rather odd to see you acting so-". but Tyavel interjected "As a proper Magistrix should? You will find much has changed since you were last home." Selenthiel simple smiled, not wanting to insult her any further if she had done so. "Than I will let you be, Magistrix of House Felo'melorn." she said attempting to humor herself. Tyavel rolled her eyes and smiled and quickly turned to the House guards where she nodded slightly at them, giving them silent instructions to open the door for her but before she disappeared into the room she quickly turned back to Selenthiel, "Oh, I almost forgot. Since you are back, perhaps you could speak to Andithiel? He still mopes through out the spire with heart ache over what happened with Kyliska, perhaps you could say something to encourage him?".  Selenthiel nodded at her sisters request and watched her disappear into the room as the guards closed the door behind her.

Selenthiel had spent the better half of her afternoon searching the spire for her brother and greeting House servants that welcome her back but after countless hours of searching, he could not be found. A few servants had reported seeing him leave the spire in direction of The Bazaar but their guess was as good as any one's if he had ventured into the city as to his exact where about. Selenthiel decided to take advantage of the situation by venturing out into the streets of Silvermoon in hopes of finding something that she may wish to take home with her. She ventured to her chambers inside the spire and immediately began to browse through her collection of dresses. After choosing a golden hue dress made out of mageweave, she quickly slipped the dress on, straightened her hair and departed her chambers towards the main entrance of the spire. The hallway leading to the main chamber was busy as countless servants were seen carrying platters of food and drink, no doubt at the request of her sister. As the last of the servants passed her by, Selenthiel offered a smile and nodded at them and continued on her way but was stopped by a familiar voice, a voice she recalled right away and cared for very little , "Well well well, look who finally decided to return home." Selenthiel turned to see Denissia leaning against the wall behind her dressed in a black dress with red trimming on it. In her left hand she carried a small vine of grapes that she had been eating and plucked another grape from the vine and into her mouth. Selenthiel smiled at her and it pained her to do so, for this woman held a great lack of respect to her House and herself but, Tyavel saw the need to have a skilled warlock represent the 'best' interest of House Felo'melorn. "Denissia..." Selenthiel said acknowledging her before turning her back to her. "Not even a 'Hello'?" Denissia said with an ill-mannered tone in her voice. "If I wanted to lower myself to the bowls of the darkest corners of the spire I would come to you to say hello however, there are places in this world that even light doesn't penetrate Denissia..." she shot back at her as she continued to walk away.

Outside of the spire, Selenthiel found herself walking through the streets of Silvermoon taking in the smells, sights and sounds of home that she had truly missed. The streets were busy with commoners, servants and nobles all going about their business, but no sign of Andithiel. She did not expect to run into him but still made an effort to keep an eye open for him. She approached a vendor whom had small array of dresses hanging from a magical floating harness hold them up so they could be properly displayed to the public. One dress caught her eye, a forest green dress that seemed to be made of silk. The dress consisted of two pieces, clearly not meant for an everyday since it was very 'open' but Selenthiel still found herself liking the dress. "That dress is meant for one lucky man, that is if you buy it." a voice said off to her side. Selenthiel turned to see Kyliska chuckling to herself over her greeting. Selenthiel smiled and laughed, Kyliska wore a luxurious silken dress, her ivory hair settled just below her shoulders and was neatly groomed, behind her, a pair of patient servant girls held boxes and bags. "Kyliska, it has been far too long. How have you been?" Selenthiel asked with sincerity in her voice. The Blood Knight smiled in response and nodded, "I have been well, busy, but well." her voice trailed off as she gestured to her dress. "Biara?" Selenthiel simply asked.  Kyliska nodded once more, "You could say that. Under the circumstances I thought it best that I purchase some new dresses to better fit my new role as Scion." Kyliska said as she began to admire the dress that Selenthiel had previously been looking at. "What of you? I understand you have been away in Draenor?" Kyliska asked. "It is not as bad as I had thought previously before I departed Silvermoon." Selenthiel said as she walked over to a nearby cart casing a number of jeweled earrings and hair pins, "However I will not deny the fact I missed home terribly and it is good to be back." Kyliska followed suit and she too began to rummage through the selection of earrings before her and began to laugh, "I cannot believe I am actually shopping for this stuff." Selenthiel looked over her shoulder and smiled, "I must admit I would have never have imagined seeing you about wearing a dress, let alone to be shopping for these items." Selenthiel said teasingly. Kyliska picked up a set of large red gaudy earrings that she held up to her ears causing Selenthiel to chuckle, "No." Kyliska laughed, "I detest this! I cannot believe people actually 'do' this!" she said as she returned the earrings to the cart. Selenthiel picked up a small set of green, gold lined earrings and pulled out a few golden coins from her coin purse and handed them to the merchant in which he offered a nod and thanked her for the purchase. Selenthiel turned and handed the earrings to Kyliska, "You can never go wrong with green. Here." she said as she extended the gift to Kyliska. "Sel, you did not have to purchase those for me, I have more than eno-" but before she could finish what she was saying Selenthiel interjected, "They are a gift. Please, accept them. Besides...they will go well with that green runecloth dress..." Selenthiel said teasingly as she pointed at a bag that was being carried by one of the servants that she had observed earlier. Kyliska rolled her eyes and smiled. "Just profess that you are shopping to impress a man at home." Selenthiel blurted before realizing what she had said. Kyliska's cheery smile faded and the scene quickly became awkward for the two with Kyliska looking over her shoulder unable to look Selenthiel in the eye. "I-I am sorry, I did not mean to say that." Kyliska forced a smile, "How is he?" she said softly. There was silence for a moment between the two as they both paused. "To be honest, I have not spoken with him in some time. I was actually told he had left the spire and had that was my reason for being here." Selenthiel said. Kyliska quickly became on edge and began to scan her surroundings in response to her words. "I know this is not an easy time for neither of you Kyliska, but...perhaps you could make an appearance this evening before you retire to your estate this evening to see him? I think it would both do you some good." Selenthiel said with a glimmer of hope and placed her right hand gently on Kyliska's right shoulder. Kyliska stood there in silence, clearly contemplating if it was indeed a good idea or not. Never before had Selenthiel seen Kyliska so nervous, a 10 ton gronn could run at her at full speed and Kyliska would not flinch but the very thought of talking to her ex-lover caused her to freeze in place. The idea was possibly not the best one considering the events that lead to Kyliska and her brother's break-up and Selenthiel's siblings were not known to be rational when it came to their emotions. "You are right." Kyliska said with a new determination. "There are things that likely need to be said on both our parts. I will make an appearance after I have tended to a few things. First thing is first, I need to get out of this sun forsaken dress!" Selenthiel laughed at her words, "Than I look forward to seeing you this evening, Lady Sunfire." Selenthiel curtsied causing Kyliska to roll her eyes once more, "Lady Felo'melorn." Kyliska and Selenthiel smiled at each other and both departed ways from the bustling market place.

The evening hours had begun to set in and Selenthiel had found herself just walking up the main entryway of House Felo'melorn. The two guards stationed outside the main entrance bowed to her and opened the doors. Upon entering chamber, Selenthiel set her eyes upon a courier who had a number of numerous packages lying around him with her sister investigating the contents of each package. "Excellent timing." Selenthiel said as she approached the young man who simply stood in place without saying a word. After meeting Kyliska, Selenthiel had managed to purchase a 'few' necessities that she had clearly lacked from being on Draenor and decided to relish in the moment and hire a courier to recover her purchases she had made and deliver them to the spire since she had not brought a servant earlier. "Oh my." Tyavel said as she retrieved a verdant colored dress that revealed it's many openings to show off the wearers skin and body. "I was told you went looking for our brother but perhaps you found a suitor instead?" Tyavel said with a devious grin. Selenthiel shook her head and dismissed the courier, "Lacking sophistication as always, dear sister." Selenthiel shot over to her sister whom was still holding the dress in her hands. "You know I only tease. Though you do need a good man in your life...". Tyavel said as she snapped her fingers summoning servants to take her sisters packages to her chambers. Selenthiel sighed and walked up to her sister, "Has Andithiel returned?" Tyavel simply nodded. "I did not speak with him directly but I saw Seishou prowling the spire gardens not long ago." she said with an agitated tone. Selenthiel turned to head in the direction of the gardens but did not get far before Tyavel asked a question of her causing her to stop, "I assume your unannounced visit is in regards to my letter?" Selenthiel had not forgotten that her sole purpose of her visit was to get in touch with the Death Knight that called herself Malfecta in regards to her investigation but for now that would have to wait. She turned and nodded, "I had assumed by the way you worded your letter you requested I take charge of it so I thought it best I return vs. correspond via letter from Draenor." Tyavel slowly walked up to her and nodded, "I would prefer not to involve myself any further. I consider this matter an issue that should be dealt solely by House Sunfire and our involvement has already exceeded my desired amount." Selenthiel cocked an eye brow at her, "They are our strongest and most supportive ally, surely you are aware that that the concord between our two Houses required us to assist?" Tyavel nodded and crossed her arms, "The sole reason we involved ourselves was due to House Dawnsea's assault, lucky for House Sunfire that we acted upon it. I will never forgive nor forget the harm that Biara had allowed to grow and fester that harmed my family. If the roles had been reversed I can guarantee you Biara would be demanding reconciliations from our House for a lifetime, much as what she did with the incident involving that ridiculous barge of her's that is now at the bottom of the sea." Selenthiel sighed and rolled her eyes at her sisters words. Selenthiel could see where it looked like her own House had been victim to an un-beneficial alliance with House Sunfire but there would be a time that they too would be called upon to make a sacrifice. "It is not perfect, sister but the benefits of this alliance will surface in time, I can assure you, however now is not the time for this discussion." Tyavel looked at her clearly unsatisfied with her words and nodded. Selenthiel continued on her way towards the gardens.

The spire gardens were quiet with the exception of the central fountain spurting out water out of it's top. Selenthiel walked slowly on the stone path that seemed to cut through shrubs, trees and flowers, her whole surrounding was serene and she was relaxed. Kyliska would be showing up soon , she could only hope Andithiel still was in the gardens like her sister said he was but still there was no sign of him nor Seishou. As she continued her walk through the gardens, a large marble statue of Biara Dayfire appeared just as she came around the corner of a hedge bush and it was there she found Andithiel. Selenthiel had commissioned the statue in honor of Biara not long ago but she never had taken the time to inspect it until now. As Selenthiel approached him, she could see he was aiming his bow at an apple that he must have placed on top of the statue, the scene made her chuckle for if Biara had seen this it would likely cause a incident. Andithiel turned around to see her and he lowered his bow, Sieshou came out of a small bush and approached Selenthiel purring. "I had heard you were back." he said to her with a straight face as he once again raised his bow to the statue. Selenthiel bent over and slowly rubbed her hands through Seishou's fur coat causing the large Springpaw to lay down on it's side. "Earlier today, yes." she said still rubbing her hands through the cats coat. Andithiel let loose his bow and his arrow launched towards his target, hitting the apple with near precision. "How long will you stay?" he asked as he leaned over to grab an apple out of a small bag next to him. "Not long, I have some matters that Tyavel asked me to handle involving a Death Knight from the Ebon Hold." Andithiel walked over the statue and placed another apple on top of the status Biara's head, than returned and again leaned over to retrieve an arrow from his bag. She watched him raise his bow and aim for the apple once more, " We do have a range Andithiel, with targets painted on them." Selentheil said just as he released his arrow towards the apple again, hitting the apple with precision. "I enjoy the quiet of the gardens..no one comes here except on occasion Tyavel and even than she will leave when she finds Seishou here." he says as he looks down at the cat and smiles. Selenthiel took a deep breath as she prepared to tell him Kyliska would be over shortly, "Andithiel, I saw Kyliska today." Her brother just stood in silence and said nothing. He again leaned over and grabbed another arrow from his bag and aimed up his shot...this time with no apple. "I invited her over....I think it is important that you two talk." He sighed at her words and turned to look at her, his face red with anger, "I do not wish to see her. You should have consulted with me before just inviting her here." He lowered his bow and grabbed his bag and called for Seishou as he was preparing to leave, "You are just going to walk away even though I have told you she is coming here to speak with you?". Selenthiel grew angry, she had hoped her brother would have been more open to the thought but clearly he wasn't. He took a few more steps before turning back to her, he face still red with anger, "You can be the one to tell her that I do not wish to see her." Selenthiel ran her fingers threw her hair in frustration. Sin'dorei politics were simpler than dealing with her own family. Before she could say anything in return, a woman behind her cleared her throat, Selenthiel turned around to see one of the House servants and Kyliska standing behind her. "My apologies Lady Selenthiel, but the Scion of House Sunfire has arrived and she asked me to bring her to you." Kyliska stood before Selenthiel once again, this time she was no longer in a dress but back in her battle armor. Kyliska looked pass Selenthiel and over to Andithiel, whom still had his back turned to them. Kyliska's face was filled with sandess, she took quick glimpse at Selenthel and walked passed her. Selenthiel was afraid to turn around in fear the two would come to blows but she looked over her shoulder anyway. "After all the years we have spent together, regardless of the outcome you do not have a single thing to say to me?" Kyliska said. Andithiel still stood with his back to them in silence. Selenthiel turned in direction of Kyliska only to see her head was hung low, a single tear fell from her face and onto the ground. "I will admit when I have made a mistake and for that I apologized. I even pleaded with you to forgive me, even after the fact you attempted to take my life out of your own rage but, now....now you cannot even apologize for a mistake that 'you' did...and let alone to my face?" The Blood Knight's tears were streaming down her face now, Selenthiel could not help but feel heartache for the two but there was nothing she could do. This was not what she had hoped for let alone intended but it was happening. "You have made your choice Kyliska." was all that escaped Andithiel's lips. Kyliska stood there, in silence, her face growing red with anger. She looked back at Selenthiel one last time before turning her back to Andithiel, "As we all have, Andithiel. Lady Felo'melorn, I am sorry to have wasted your time but I am afraid I must return to my estate in Eversong, there are things between our two Houses that I need to think over and today has shown me much and as Scion of my House I must look to the future for what is best for my myself and my sister." Kyliska nodded and and left in the direction of the garden exit with the servant behind her. Once she left, Selenthiel flashed her eyes angrily over at Andithiel but it was too late, he too had already had began to walk away leaving Selenthiel alone to her own thoughts.

Games of the heart

The evening hours had set in and the golden rays of the sun had begun to set along the horizon of the North Sea and the evening lights of Silvermoon grew brighter and the city itself began to shine defiantly amongst the darkening sky. Selenthiel stood and observed the city below from one of the grand chambers inside Felo’melorn Spire with her arms crossed as her siblings; Tyavel and Andithiel continued to bicker back and forth behind her.  They were coming up on their second hour of discussions as to what the ‘official’ position of House Felo’melorn would take in response to Biara Sunfire’s decree.  “Well I still think we should just put matters behind us and grant her what she wishes by giving her some of our ships.” Tyavel said in a defeated tone.  “No. Granting Biara and her bitch of a sister some of our ships would just give them more power and maneuverability and we would all be foolish to presume Biara would not use this gesture against us to make us look weak.” Andithiel said with hostility as he arose from his chair. “No, we will give them nothing.” Selenthiel sighed and turned to counter her brother’s words, “Something must be done and unfortunately it must come at a cost to us. Let us not forget as to what brought us to this current situation.” Tyavel smirked at her words and she too arose from her chair, “Quite right my dear sister, and let us not forget who indeed….” But before Tyavel could finish her words, Selenthiel already interjected “You are as much to blame for this as him, sister!” She walked towards a large wooden table in the center of the room and glanced over pieces of parchment that lay scattered among its surface.  “You both have been negligent in your duties and have allowed your emotions to rule your actions resulting in this mess we now see before us. “  She picked up a single parchment which consisted of treasury totals and shook her head.  “We have been lucky thus far that the Council and other Houses do not think us to be joke with the way we have been negotiating politics and business as of late. “ Selenthiel returned the parchment to the table and bent over and placed her weight against the upper half of a chair in front of her. Tyavel looked over toward Andithiel and sighed, “The Council has accepted you as Head of House Felo’melorn. I went through great lengths to make sure the power and influence of our House would not be effected by this and with their acceptance  no other House would dare oppose the support of the Council.” She stated as she walked toward Selenthiel.  “You claim we have been negligent in our duties but I feel that we…or, I, have done what is to be expected of a Magistrix. “  Selenthiel looked over her shoulder and frowned, “What you have done is merely taken the burden of leadership off of your shoulders and placed it upon mine like it is some sort of garment. “ Turning to her brother, Selenthiel awaited any response he would have but he said nothing.  She knew his heart was broken and he was torn in the matter of still not fully understanding what he did and what the consequences would or could be.  “Andi…” said softly spoke and suddenly her brother seemed to return from wherever his mind was. “ Do what must be done in order to rectify the situation but I will refuse to ….” His voice trailed off, once again becoming lost in personal thought.  Selenthiel knew his mind fought with the truth on really what he had really done and in a way she was glad her heart belonged to know one to spare her the pain that her brother was going through.  She signed and observed her two siblings, they were both opposite of one another and she was no more different or similar to them in anyway.  Giving in to Biara’s demands would make her House look weak and may have other Houses take advantage of that in the future but also denying Biara anything would have severe consequences for Biara herself held much influence within Quel’Thalas as it were.  “What should I do…what should I do...” she thought to herself.

Tyavel, Andithiel and Selenthiel continued to wager their ideas and opinions off one another well into the morning hours. The chamber floor was littered with wrinkled parchments, all consisting of ideas that were deemed ‘bad’.  Selenthiel herself grew tired as her eyes gazed over another parchment that indicated a small bill from the Bilgewater Cartel for services in Pandaria.  She arose from her chair and stretched out her arms, “Enough of this. “She said as she walked toward one of the chambers large windows overlooking Silvermoon. “Tyavel, you appointed me with the task of administering leadership of our House. Correct?” she looked over her shoulder in the direction of Tyavel who in turn nodded, “Of course. However I still hold the title as Magistrix but you are openly known as the one to make decisions for our House.”  Selenthiel smiled, already knowing the answer beforehand but wished for her sister to make the statement aloud. “And you my brother, you have never disapproved of this. Do you do so now?” she asked. Andithiel turned to her and shook his head, “Of course not. I have always been supportive of you and your leadership.” He stated back to her. Selenthiel nodded and turned her gaze back to the window.  “Then I have decided.  Tyavel, prepare a message to be ‘delivered’ to Magistrix Sunfire; I will be issuing my response to her as she issued her decree to me.  Andi, inform a courier to send for a Bilgewater Cartel representative,  House Felo’melorn is in need of their excavation services.” Tyavel and Andithiel both departed the chambers.

As Tyavel opened the large wooden door leading to the hallway, two House guards who had seemed to be caught by surprise quickly regained their composure and stood to salute the true Magistrix of House Felo’melorn.  Tyavel smirked at this and walked past the two guards silently with her brother in pursuit. Having enjoying the luxury of time itself without the duties of Magistrix was a pleasure to her, for she was finding time to do things she could not have otherwise had done before.  She turned in the direction of her personal chambers but instead she quickly changed her mind as she raised her hands before her waved them while saying a small incantation and soon found herself in the center of her bed chambers.  Tyavel’s personal chambers was circular in diameter and located in higher portion of Felo’melorn Spire to where she could relax, research spells all away from the bothersome interruptions of others and of course it was the largest room within the spire.  Tyavel walked over to the edge of her room which held her depository for magical materials that she utilized daily and began to rummage for the materials she needed in order to produce a magical sphere similar to what Biara had sent over issuing her decree to House Felo’melorn.  As her hands pushed aside vials and other magical contents, a blue aura began to glow below her and slowly crept up to the side of her right arm. Without giving it much thought, she smiled and said “Ara’nal…” The blue wyrmling crept down her right hand and into the depository, shifting around the many magical items patiently waiting for Tyavel to open one like a pet awaiting a treat. “Now now, what have I told you about wandering into my things?” she scolded it playfully. Ara’nal made a slight hissing noise in response and continued to shift through the depository. Tyavel focused her attention on her companion with great hesitation, quickly remembering  the last time she allowed it to enter it spilled two vials which mixed together negatively and resulted in a rather large explosion causing quite the stir with not only the spire but with the Magistrate as well.  “By the light of the sun, where did I put them?”  Giving up her search within the depository, she turned her attention to the opposite end of the room in which a number of wooden book cases sat.  “Ara’nal…come.” she said as she began to walk across the room. Each case looked similar to the other down to the very detail of the contents of what was rested on the shelves, all containing medium sized wooden boxes sealed with a small golden clasp. Raising her hand, she motioned in the direction of one box that began to levitate off the shelf and in her direction. As it grew closer the box opened up revealing three orbs; one being green, red and lastly yellow. The box gently landed into Tyavel’s hands and she carried it over to a small desk not far from her.  Normally it would only require one orb for what was desired from Selenthiel but Tyavel knew that Biara would have magically wards placed in every section of her estate that would detour any magical incursions and removed all three from the box as she chuckled to herself; envisioning Biara’s angry face as the three orbs appeared before her as she retired for the evening.  Tyavel removed the red orb from inside the wooden box and placed it before her and began to cast anti-warding magic upon it, with any luck each one of the orbs would draw on each other’s power thus breaking through Biara’s wards. She highly approved of this versus just sending the traditional courier as it were hoping it rile Biara on a personal note.  If Tyavel could have it her way she would do more to the orbs then just deliver a message but she would adhere to her sister’s wishes in an attempt to repair the damage caused by Andithiel. She sighed and began the process of adding magical properties into the orbs and from there she would give them to her sister and assist her with activating the orbs to rely the message to the Sunfire Estate. 



Andithiel followed Tyavel out of the room and almost immediately watched her teleport away; presumably to her chambers to start on whatever it is she needed to do for Selenthiel. His attention turned back to the now closed door of the room where Selenthiel still was, “Is this must be done? Can I not rectify this on my own accord with Kyliska? Why must my sisters get involved into a matter that is of my own creation?” he thought to himself.  Regardless of who was involved he now knew that he had to prepare for the outcome.  Walking down the hall he soon found his gaze in the direction of windows that opened up to the tranquil forest of Eversong in which the Sunfire Estate was located and it was there that he knew Kyliska would be as his thoughts began to drift. He had not seen nor heard from her since he caught her with Tiandril aboard a ship that belonged to Biara off the coast of Eversong. What seemed like so long ago was in fact only just a few days ago but he had difficulty wrapping any realization around the matter as he struggled with his own feelings; part of him was filled with rage and it was that side of him that caused this issue and then there was the softer side, the side of him that longed for the touch of her, just to wrap his arms around her hoping this was all just nothing more than a bad dream. “But it is no dream.” He said to himself as he continued on his path down the long hallway.  Two wonderful years of his life were gone and now his future was uncertain. Even if there was a small chance he could forgive her, there was always the issue of Tiandril returning to the picture and of course the damage that had been done between the two Houses.  As Andithiel turned the corner two Sin’dorei men wearing Sunreaver tabards walked past him in the direction of the chamber Selenthiel was in but he quickly disregarded the two as the main entrance hall of Felo’melorn Spire in where the courier normally would be found.  Upon approaching the entrance hall, his eyes searched for the courier whom would normally be distinguished by a tabard bearing the crest of House and lightly armored to make their deliveries with haste but before he could locate them he was interrupted as a hand gently came to rest on his right shoulder. He turned around to see Selenthiel behind him smiling with two Sunreaver members behind her. Her left hand extended gracefully outward and in it she held a sealed envelope addressed to the Bilgewater Cartel.  He shook his head with disappointment in himself, he had forgotten to write the requested letter as she had instructed earlier. “My apologies sister, I mind was elsewhere and …” but before he could finish his reason for not completing her task she interjected; “Andi…think nothing of it. I took it upon myself to write a quick and detailed letter after Tyavel and you departed, I could tell by the look upon your face this probably was not the best of times to involve you with the politics but you of course understand why I had desired you to be included?” she said as her smiled disappeared, revealing Selenthiel’s stern facial expression.  He nodded and understood, “Of course sister.” She offered one last nod and turned to the two Sunreaver elves behind her but quickly turned back to him, “We will discuss this further if you wish, in private quarters of course. I am here if you desire someone to speak with.” She said and turned back to the elves, gesturing them back towards the meeting chambers. Andithiel watched his sister walk down the hall, her every stride was as elegant and calm. “If only I had had the emotional reservation she had that day…” he said to himself turning back to the main entrance hall.

An hour had passed since Andithiel had found and instructed the courier to deliver the message to the cartel and found himself wandering the forest of Eversong. He needed to clear his thoughts and normally leaving the spire or Silvermoon did just that but, even now he found himself thinking of Kyliska. “Damn you… damn you to hell! “He shouted in anger as he clinched his fists. “What was going through that head of yours? What did I do wrong to cause you to betray me?”  He said aloud as a small tear now ran down his right cheek.  He kneeled down and slowly sat on the soft grass below him feeling tired and weak from a sleepless night before, only wishing to have Kyliska next to him. 

Investigation

The cold wind swept across the frozen landscape known as Frostfire Ridge. This frozen hell had become her 'home away from home' in the past months but did not entirely seem to mind it. Selenthiel stood atop the stone walls of her garrison overlooking the cold and wind swept landscape, her gaze focused on the horizon. A large fur pelt with an attached hood wrapped around her torso and head, providing some warmth amongst the elements of the outside. The hooded portion of the fur weighed upon her elven ears revealing a slight discomfort to her but it was nothing compared to what she knows she would experience without it. She sighed and turned back towards the inner ward of the garrison. A group of Orgrimmar peons had centered around a large pyre that had been constructed to provide some warmth against the continuous onslaught of the cold. For a brief moment she found herself pitying them, as the evening hours tended to be more cold than the daylight hours but she quickly remembered that her fellow Orcish companions were better suited for harsher environments than herself. She began to make her way off the garrison wall as she proceeded down a set of stone slabs that had been carved out of the stone walls to resemble stairs but quickly noticed a hooded figure approaching her from below. The hooded figured took a few steps towards her and stopped upon noticing her, "Lady Selenthiel." they spoke as the figure removed their hood only to reveal Lan'Veros Furybrand, captain of her garrison forces. He offered a slight bow but remained stationary, "I have news from Silvermoon..." he said as his voice trailed off into silence. Selenthiel immediately signed knowing that any 'news' from Silvermoon either would mean the Magistrate was attempting to request an update on any new developments or simply to inform her of some political tragedy caused by non other than her sister Tyavel, whom she had high hopes for in maintaining her rightful role as leader of House Felo'melorn. "What is this news, Lan'Veros?" she asked with lack of interest. Lan'Veros grinned at her words, "It may not be as bad as you may think." he said as he handed her sealed envelope bearing her House symbol. Selenthiel scowled at him and reached for the letter. Lan'Veros had become one of her must trusted advisers since she arrived in Draenor, he had always been reliable in the field of battle as well as at her side for counsel. Because of this she and him and developed a close bond with one another and she saw him more than just a captain of her forces. "It grows colder, perhaps it is best if you read what your sister has to say in the privacy and warmth of your personal chambers." Lan'Veros said showing consideration for her. Selenthiel simply nodded and offered him a gentle smile. Hes stood aside allowing room for her to pass by him on the stone stairs leading off the garrison walls and as she did she could feel his eyes on her as she passed by him. She knew Lan'Veros was attracted to her and even her to him but she could not afford to allow herself to to be distracted when so much faith was placed in her by others. Before she continued on, she stopped and turned back to Lan'Veros who unsurprisingly still had his eyes locked on her, "Perhaps you should organize an additional scouting party with you administering it's leadership to cool off...."she said with a condescending tone. Lan'Veros simple smiled and bowed, "At once, commander." Lan'Veros departed in the opposite direction of her and she turned in the direction of town hall once more and continued on.

Selenthiel finally arrived at the large wooden doors that lead inside the town hall and two Sin'dorei guards saluted her and quickly opened the bulky doors for her. The two doors came to life with the sound of crackling and squealing from the combined movement of metal and wood revealing a large, well lit room with countless advisers and followers performing tasks around the room. Selenthiel nodded at the two guards as she entered the room, the doors closed behind her shortly after in which making a loud noise that echoed throughout the room announcing her presence. Satisfied she now could read her letter she began to open up the sealed envelope only to make true on what her suspicions held...a letter from Tyavel. She looked up from the letter only to see more than half the room looking at her but she quickly dismissed them and went back to the letter.

"My dearest sister,

I hope all is well with you and I want you to know you are in my thoughts daily. It still baffles me as to why you would volunteer for such service in such savage lands, surely you must miss the luxuries of home as well as civilized companionship....however this is inconsequential and not the reason as to why I write to you now.

 I received a letter from the Ebon Hold in regards to an investigation being conducted on their behalf  within Silvermoon in which they mention seeking out a construct of immense and evil power. At this point you are already aware as to what it is they seek and just 'whom' it is. I have spoken with the Magistrate of Silvermoon on the matter and they have concluded that any such investigation will not hinder our House's name and nor will be be affiliated with any negative repercussions that come from this. They have placed the matter within our hands as well as House Sunfire. The Ebon Hold will be sending one of their own agents to further investigate whom goes by the name of 'Malfecta'....a horrible name at that, and they will be in charge of leading this investigation. She is due to arrive today but I will not have time to accommodate her. The duties of Magistrix is terribly busy as you know, so this task will be brought to you. I expect you to fully aid her while she is under going this investigation and will be referring her to your more than capable hands. Keep in mind Biara and Kyliska are directly involved as well so ensure they are included on this, I would hate for that dried-up fossil of a Magistrix to make a scene at the next assembly with the Magistrate. 

Your loving sister,
Magistrix Tyavel Felo'melorn
House Felo'melorn

Selenthiel shook her head clearly annoyed over her sister's letter. "By the light of the sun how am I supposed to handle an inquiry from the Ebon Hold when I am fighting a war!" she thought to herself. Judging by her sister's letter she had fully intended to send this agent, whom no doubt would be a Death Knight, to her garrison. The thought of having to dedicate so much time working side by side with one made her feel nervous. Selenthiel turned to one of the guards standing near the entrance to the town hall and snapped her fingers, summoning him. "I need you to summon Captain Furybrand. He was instructed to scout our outer boundaries, go now." Selenthiel said and with haste the guard saluted her and departed. She turned and walked up the stairs leading to the center of the hall and started to walk in the direction of her personal chambers but she was interrupted by the sound of the main doors being opened and she turned to only see Lan'Veros walking in. He quickly walked up the stairs and towards her and bowed. Selenthiel raised an eye brow out of curiosity at his quick response to her summons, "You certainly do not waste any time, do you? Did you even do as I asked or did you retreat back to the inn to indulge yourself in ale perhaps?" she said slightly annoyed at the thought of him not following her instructions from before. Lan'Veros simple nodded, "On the contrary my Lady, I did as you requested and gathered a few soldiers from the barracks and organized a scouting party to patrol the outer boundaries but to be fair, we were not that far out before I had been summoned by you...." he said boldly. He was right, it was not maybe 15 minutes ago she had made the request of him when they were outside. "My apologies captain, my mind is elsewhere. I must take a leave of absence for a few days as I return to Silvermoon and I need you to take command in that time." Lan'Veros blinked at her clearly shocked, "You are planning to return to Silvermoon? I presume this is over the letter your sister had sent?" he asked as he took a few steps towards her. Selenthiel nodded in response, "It is indeed. The Ebon Hold has sent an agent to search for an undead construct that my House and another had dealings with and I have been told to accommodate her by assisting her with this task but I cannot do so here....I must return to Silvermoon." Lan'Veros patiently said nothing. "It will be for a mere few days, I have faith you can handle this on your own?" she asked him. "Of course, but this seems rather sudden...you are not in any danger are you?" he asked with a concerned look upon his face. "No." she simply replied. "...not yet anyway." she said to herself.  Selenthiel strolled away from the warrior in anticipation to ready herself to return home to Quel'Thalas.