Blackhorn is a very complicated identity Tauren, or black dragon.
In the "luxury picnic camp" built by Light Eater, it held a cup of fragrant Highborne black tea and described its life to Aegwynn and Light Eater who were preparing dinner in a very delicate and sophisticated eloquence.
After the end of War of the Ancients, Tauren hero Huln Highmountain of the Highmountain Tribe returned to his hometown with difficulty in the shattered world. Because of the corruption of Deathwing, it urgently needed to clear out the Destroyer nest in Highmountain.
At that time, Deathwing was hiding in his lair to recuperate. In order to fight against the Destroyer, Huln Highmountain took Highmountain Tribe's sacred object "Khaz'goroth's Hammer" and entered the dragon's nest. They used the power of Titan Artifact to drive Deathwing away, and then they discovered a nest of contaminated dragon eggs.
Huln did not destroy them.
It used Titan Artifact to purify one of the dragon eggs that was not completely contaminated, and then adopted the little black dragon that had nowhere to go.
This is the birth of Blackhorn.
It was raised by Huln Highmountain. When Huln died at the end of its natural life span, he vowed to take care of the Highmountain Tribe's Taurens just as Huln took care of it.
It fulfilled its oath and worked conscientiously to maintain the unity and continuity of Highmountain Tauren for ten thousand years.
This time has been so long that Blackhorn may have forgotten the fact that it is a black dragon. Only Highmountain Tauren and Great Chieftain in the past will know this secret.
However, the vicious fate will never give up pushing such a complex character back to its original trajectory.
This is the evil taste of fate, and Diakum, who was also listening with a cup of black tea, already knew this.
"Poor Sabellian escaped to Highmountain on a stormy night. It was in a very embarrassed state and was chased by a group of filthy creatures from Sea of Darkness. It hid in Deathwing's former lair and wanted to use the magma there to heal itself.
I discovered it."
Blackhorn drank the black tea, and then let the Light Eater elf attendant who was holding the teapot next to him add a cup to it. After thanking him very politely, he continued to say to Diakum and Aegwynn:
"I'm not afraid of your jokes, you two. I really didn't want Sabellian's arrival to break the peaceful life I had adapted to. I even took Highmountain Tribe's holy hammer with me, intending to kill it.
The filth it brings is likely to drag the entire Highmountain into despair. Mortals have no way to resist the malice from the void.
Sabellian sensed my murderous intention.
It begged me and told me the cause and effect in tears.
After Nefarian was shaped into Twilight Dragon by the vicious Void Witch, Sabellian realized that Deathwing's madness was unstoppable, and all black dragons including it would be transformed into monsters like Twilight Dragon.
It had to resist.
Falling due to the filth of the bloodline source is not a fate that Sabellian can choose. In fact, it has indeed been fighting."
The big black cow sighed and said:
"As expected, I still can't give up. Huln didn't teach me that after all. Sabellian also showed me the various methods it has been searching for over the past thousands of years, including but not limited to finding Titan holy objects, cooperating with mages, and even doing various adventurous attempts.
Its efforts are effective.
Among all the black dragons currently in Black Dragonflight, Sabellian is the weakest in being eroded by the void.
That was a poor man struggling to survive in the undercurrent of the whirlpool.
Although it also has the cunning and gloominess of the black dragon, I did see the painful struggle of Sabellian, so I let it go and helped it heal.
I also tried to use the method that Huln saved me back then, and tried to use Khaz'goroth's Hammer to purify the corrosion of Sabellian.
But our attempt failed.
In addition to making Sabellian more miserable, this Titan holy object obviously cannot save it."
"You can be purified because at that time you were just a dragon egg that was not completely contaminated, and your life had not yet taken shape in a true sense, so Titan energy could intervene to wash away the filth in the void.
However, the void corrosion of other black dragons exists in every inch of their blood and bones, growing with them.
It has long been integrated into one body. This is not a problem that simple purification spells can solve."
Diakum put down the teacup, shook his head and said:
"You are trying in the wrong direction. Since it is a curse of the void, you must get the solution from Void Power."
"Yes, we also realized this after arriving at Wetlands and seeing Onyxia and her demon Light-Forged Dragon."
Blackhorn nodded and said:
"Sabellian will now go to Grim Batol for reconnaissance. It will be back soon. Regarding its request, it is better for it to convey it to you personally.
I won't hide why I'm here.
I heard that the eggs of Dragon Mother Sinestra and Black Dragonflight are hidden in the ruined city of the dwarves. I specially brought Khaz'goroth's Hammer in the hope of replicating my miracle.
This generation of black dragons may be hopeless, but those unhatched dragon eggs may still be saved.
They are the future of Black Dragonflight!"
After Dahei Niu said his purpose of coming very frankly, he shut his mouth, leaving Aegwynn to look at the Tauren in front of him with a surprised look.
It is a black dragon, but it does not have the depravity of other black dragons.
In addition to the fact that there is no void corrosion in the body, perhaps the teachings from Huln Highmountain also played a big role.
This guy is really like a Tauren stuffed into the body of a black dragon. His speaking style, acting strategies and the magnanimity of an honest elder are all perfectly displayed in Tauren's way.
"So, you think Huln Highmountain is your "father", right?"
Aegwynn asked bluntly.
This question was a bit sharp, but Blackhorn nodded without any hesitation and replied:
"I have no feelings for Black Dragonflight. This is not cold-blooded. In fact, the way they look now makes it difficult for me to get close to them.
Sabellian is an exception, but it is the only exception.
The other black dragons who defected to it did not have any Confession intentions, and they did not feel there was anything wrong with their current state. It was purely because of the persecution from Deathwing and the Void Witch that they had to resist.
I will not join such Black Dragonflight!
This is inconsistent with my morality.
I don't think that the so-called "Bloodline Connection" will force me to give up my way of life for many years and the teachings I received from Huln. If they dare to force me, then Khaz'goroth's Hammer will teach them what "principles" are.
But to be honest, it is difficult for Light-Forged Dragon, led by Onyxia, to get close to me."
Blackhorn glanced at Diakum and whispered:
"In my opinion, the problem with Light-Forged Dragon is also obvious. Holy Light purified the pollution of the void, but brought fanatical habits to them.
Light-Forged Dragon is not a natural product. Just because Onyxia can suppress the inner fanaticism does not mean that other Light-Forged Dragon can too.
As Sabellian said, they just replaced the "curse of the void" with "the curse of Holy Light". The conversion of energy makes them extremely sacred, but there is essentially no difference between the two."
In response, Aegwynn blinked.
This big black bull really dares to say that Light-Forged Dragon is Diakum's creation. Aren't you going to slap Vigilant in the face?
But Dick was very calm about this, and there was even agreement on his face.
"But you also already know the existence of World Mother, Blackhorn."
Aegwynn asked:
"If you successfully complete the purification of the dragon egg in Grim Batol, where will you take the new Black Dragonflight?"
"I don't know."
Blackhorn was a little confused, it said:
"I don't know if my life can be replicated. I don't think I am qualified to raise a group of young dragons in the Tauren way. I know that my current state is not "normal". After all, dragons have a dragon lifestyle.
Therefore, if World Mother is willing to personally teach those purified young dragons, I am really happy to send them to World Mother's temple.
I heard about Incarnate Dragons.
Actually, I quite agree with some of Incarnate Dragons's ideas.
If dragons are the children of the world, then the only person qualified to teach us is the world itself."
"Very good, I'll help you with this job."
Aegwynn was very satisfied with this answer, and she immediately said she would intervene.
Although Khaz'goroth's Hammer is the real Titan Artifact, the Blackhorn in front of him clearly does not have the slightest trace of the energy of Titan. Its breath is very natural and does not come from the system of Dragon Aspects.
Besides Blackhorn likes to brag about his "father" Huln Highmountain, his "three views" are really upright, which makes him definitely be loved by World Mother.
"I'm fine with that."
Onyxia folded his arms, stood beside Vigilant and said in a deep voice:
"I also want to see if Blackhorn can use that stone hammer to purify the corroded dragon eggs. If it can't, then leave those corroded dragon eggs that broke out of their shells to me Lightforging.
No matter what you think of us, it is much better than leaving those young dragons in the void to continue to cause harm!"
"Well, I don't have a problem with that either."
Blackhorn nodded.
However, some people have opinions on this.
Amid the dark atmosphere near the camp, a "human" wearing a black robe and cool lava shoulder armor strode over.
This is a standard "Prestor" family member.
The sleek short black hair and black beard make it look young, and the black pupils with dancing flames in its eyes represent its true identity.
Sabellian, or Baron "Sablemane".
In the past many years, it has been an important core member of the Prestor Family. In the power system of Black Dragonflight, the power held by Sabellian was once second only to Nefarian and Onyxia.
But Onyxia only found out not long ago that Sabellian is actually his "brother". This guy's mother is not the dragon mother Sinestra, but she is indeed a direct blood relative of Deathwing.
"You have no right to take baby dragons away from their parents, Onyxia!"
Sabellian stood sensibly at a "safe distance" ten steps away from Diakum, and then scolded menacingly:
"What is the difference between your behavior and what Dragon Aspects did to Proto-Dragon back then? Targeting Lightforging them in the name of "for their own good"? What kind of monster are you!"
"Stop talking nonsense! Do you believe I will beat you up?"
Onyxia said more directly:
"You don't agree with my approach, but you come up with a solution! Ebyssian at least brought the stone hammer. They are really here to help, but what about you?
Aren't you just planning to take advantage of the fallen Deathwing dynasty to form your own black Dragon King dynasty?
You are not here to help, you are not Partner of Justice, you are just here to inherit Deathwing's "Legacy!"
You piece of shit is no different from other black dragons.
I was once one of you, so I don't even have to guess what is going on in your mind."
Diakum obviously has no intention of getting involved.
He watched the "brother and sister" quarreling with great interest, while Blackhorn had a pained face. Apparently after the two black dragons merged, such quarrels had become the norm.
The honest big black bull wanted to mediate at first, but now he is too lazy to care. Such quarrels are also a way for the black dragons to pass the time.
They even enjoy it.
"Of course I have a solution, and you'd better listen."
Sabellian glanced at Onyxia gloomily, and then bowed to Vigilant very respectfully.
It whispered:
"You shaped my sister with a bad personality into a divine form, noble Vigilant Saint, but I have been observing her recently and I discovered her secret.
Onyxia was Lightforging only after he was purified of the curse of the void, right?
This means that you can actually complete step one without doing step two.
You can solve the void corrosion for us without bringing us into Holy Light?"
"Yes, when I solved the corrosion problem for Onyxia before, my understanding of Curse of Flesh was not deep enough.
But now I do have the essence of that reinvention."
Dierkem nodded, then changed the topic and said:
"But why should I help you? Sabellian, you know, compared to your desires and ambitions, I prefer Blackhorn's style of conduct.
I hope the pure Black Dragonflight returns to the embrace of World Mother, which means a lot to him."
"But Blackhorn's self-perception is that of Tauren, the noble Saint. It even knows that it is not normal.
It is obviously unable to fulfill its responsibility of raising and leading the young dragon and rebuilding Black Dragonflight.
Sabellian was obviously well prepared, and patiently explained:
"Blackhorn is our benefactor. When my followers and I were chased by the dark servants of Xal'atath and had nowhere to go, it was he who protected us. For this, we can only be grateful.
I feel that Blackhorn cannot be allowed to assume this responsibility that it is actually unwilling to do. After the corruption of us black dragons is cleaned up, we will be happy to return to serve World Mother!
Yes!
I can make a promise to the noble Star Soul Spokesperson here, that I will lead the pure black dragons to serve the will of World Mother.::
I have also observed the "Saviors" selected by Lady Aegwynn. They are all heroes with good conduct. Although such people are rare and can bear the burden of saving the world at critical moments, however, their noble conduct means that they cannot accept their actions in the dark.
But how can the work of serving World Mother be done under the sun?"
The ambitious leader of the Black Dragon rebels spread his hands and said to Aegwynn who was listening carefully:
"There are always some disgraceful things that need people to do. You can't dirty the hands of heroes. You have to find people who are willing to put their hands in the soil to dig out better things, just like the "Path of Light and Shadow" promoted by Diakum the Saint, just like those feared Shadow Hunterss.
World Mother needs us, time-tempered conspirators, to deal with problems that must be solved in the dark.
The simplest example, sir.
I heard that World Mother intended to let the former Incarnate Dragons Raszageth take over the power of Wind Elementals, and Fire Lord has been dealt with, but the remaining two Elemental Lords are cunning people!
They will never confront World Mother's call, but when World Mother needs them to resist pressure, they will definitely disobey it!
"Snake and rat ends" is the tradition of Azeroth elemental creatures.
World Mother needs some trustworthy servants to monitor the movements of Deepholm and Abyssal Maw. Can you find a more suitable lurker than us?
Black Dragon has been active in Deepholm for over a year, and we already knew it well before War of the Ancients broke out!
We will become Supreme Star Soul's eyes to observe the changes in civilization throughout the world."
This guy must have prepared his draft a long time ago. He must have been preparing for today's "defense" for a long time. He carefully presented his views and found a unique area of advantage for Black Dragonflight.
These words made Aegwynn slightly tilt his head, and then Sabellian looked at Diakum and said:
"Your kindness is world-renowned, and you are the supporter behind Marshal Lothar. However, can you allow Marshal Lothar to kill all Lordaeron Dragonborn?
Those are indeed fallen creatures created by my father, but Dragonborn has already appeared. The fact that they can reproduce means that they will become "new lives" like werewolves. How to deal with them is a difficult problem.
I can help, I'm happy to help.
The black dragon shaped Dragonborn, and we know exactly how to guide them and appease them. In just a few generations, Dragonborn will become the backbone of the Human Empire.
Yes, we just need you to give us a chance!
Following the void is not an option for us, and the fall of Deathwing did not give us the opportunity to refuse.
But we still long to take our destiny into our own hands.
Even though Onyxia, who has stood in the light, despises our cunning and style of conduct, I still believe,
We have our own position in this world, and for this reason, I have specially prepared a "gift" for you and all Saviorss."
Sabellian took a few steps back and clapped his hands.
A big black female dragon that was sixty-nine similar to Onyxia, but with a ladylike hairstyle, named Human Form, walked out of the darkness, holding an orange-red Dragon Scale cloak in her hand. It was very gorgeous and had a warm power lingering on it.
She put her hands in front of Diakum, and Vigilant took them in her hands to check, and then handed them to Aegwynn.
Star Soul Spokesperson observed the cloak. After a moment, she said:
"Can this thing resist the erosion of the soul by the void?"
"Yes, I have spent countless years looking for ways to fight against the corrosion of the void. Although the knowledge and wisdom failed to cure me from the corrosion, it gave me a lot of inspiration."
Sabellian introduced very humbly:
"This "Ashra Kamath, the Protector of Determination" is a treasure made by myself and my sister Nyxondra. It can protect the souls of mortals from the erosion and harassment of Old God and Void Power.
We even wore it and entered the reflection of N'yalotha·Slumbering City.
I know that this treasure is not worth mentioning to you and Vigilant. You two have powerful protective spirits, but Saviors need such a treasure to protect themselves. Heart of Azeroth will arm their bodies with power, and this protection will arm their minds.
I am also happy to dedicate its production method to the distinguished World Mother, in order to express Black Dragonflight's determination to return to the embrace of her mother.
I just ask World Mother to take pity on us and embrace us again."
Aegwynn glanced at Diakum, meaning to let him decide.
Vigilant rubbed his chin and thought for a moment, then said:
"Deathwing's body was chopped into pieces by me."
This sentence made Sabellian and its sister Nyxondra shake their bodies, not sure whether it was because of fear or excitement. Then they heard Vigilant say:
"But its soul escaped into Sea of Darkness. I believe that at the end of this Northern Expedition, we will face Deathwing who returned from the void with hatred. If we don't deal with it, the corruption of the black dragons will not be lifted.
Therefore, I will give you an answer after Deathwing truly falls.
World Mother is watching you and will no longer be blinded by simple words.
To see your actions, let's start with Grim Batol in front of you.
Bring the Dragon Mother back from the pain of despair. As for who should lead Black Dragonflight in the future, this does not need to be appointed by me.
The children who serve World Mother wholeheartedly deserve the power."
This answer made Sabellian's eyes light up. It bowed and said:
"What you are saying is that power and responsibility have always been twins. We will try our best to prove our struggle and determination. Please give us your blessing World Mother."
After saying that, the black dragon took his sister and retreated into the shadows and disappeared.
They have already invaded Grim Batol, and since Vigilant also wants to participate, it is time to make progress faster.
After they left, Diakum said to Blackhorn:
"You want to separate the two identities of Spiritwalker Blackhorn and Ebyssian. I can understand your troubles.
But I advise you not to do this. Soul splitting is risky, and even if your corruption is purified, I guess you can still hear the whispers from the void, right?"
Blackhorn nodded sadly, sighed and said:
"I have been fighting against those whispers for a long time, especially after I rescued Sabellian. Those whispers seemed to have found me and bothered me so much that I was worried that the tragedy of Deathwing would happen again to me."
"Then you can't divide the soul at will."
Onyxia warned:
"Don't underestimate the power of the void. I believe you can find a balance between the two identities. If you really have no other choice, please come and ask Vigilant to cast a spell to save others.
Otherwise, join Light Weaver!
Blackhorn, don't listen to Sabellian's nonsense, Holy Light is not a curse.
Please believe me, Holy Light will bless your soul, strengthen your morality, and make you a better and more outstanding black dragon.
As long as you are willing, brother, the Light-Forged Dragon tribe will always welcome you."
"Don't do this."
Diakum blocked:
"You have your tribe, and Blackhorn also has its family. You should not let it choose between the two. In fact, Blackhorn is not at a loss. It is much more determined than you and Sabellian.
Let's go.
Rescue your mother and face the haunting challenge of your father's collaborators."