Hamuul Runetotem
The first round of talks went smoothly. After thanking Tyrande Whisperwind, Zul'ra was invited to rest in the prepared hall, while Tyrande Whisperwind went to instruct her subordinates to carry out the promised tasks, since it was now the vengeful Kaldorei who were taking the initiative to seek revenge. (っ◔◡◔)っ♥ ♥
Zul'ra also used the hawk that had followed him to send a message to Thrall that he had achieved results on his side, and that the Warchief should withdraw the Warsong Orcs from Ashenvale as soon as possible and send some more reliable ones instead. Just as he sent the hawk away, a visitor arrived on the other side.
"May Earth Mother protect you, esteemed Zul'ra Jin. I am Hamuul Runetotem, Hamuul Runetotem Runetotem." The minotaur, with his light yellow-white fur, coarse gray-black mane braided and hanging down his chest, a missing section of his left horn, and a copper Tauren adorning his nose, strode heavily into the temple. He introduced himself in a long, moo-like voice as he opened his arms to the towering Trolls.
"May the gods guide you, Elder Hamuul Runetotem." Zul'ra looked at the approaching Tauren, smiled, and opened his arms to embrace him. Unexpectedly, the Tauren made a fist with three thick fingers of his right hand and touched his heart. Out of politeness, he did not stop him.
"Of course, the divine light guides me at all times. This is our first meeting, Zul'ra Jin." Hamuul Runetotem looked at the Trolls, who was a head taller than him and had his arms outstretched. Following the Tauren's etiquette, he reached out and touched the troll's heart, then laughed and withdrew his arms without embracing him.
"Yes, but I've already heard about you from the Warchief. The Warchief told me that we can ask Shu'halo for help if needed, and that Shu'halo is always our friend." Zul'ra said with a smile as she saw the Tauren withdraw his hand.
"Of course, our friendship has been tested by blood, and we still owe the Horde a great favor. But I think you probably don't need my help now, Zul'ra Jin. Your arrival has already dispelled the Kaldorei's hostility." Hamuul Runetotem sniffed, his brown eyes filled with solemnity.
"That's because peace is what most people desire, including Kaldorei. If we're willing, then all conflict can be avoided." Zul'ra smiled and gave the Night Elves another pat.
"That's right, I completely agree. This land is big enough for all our races to survive. We don't need to shed blood over some small disputes. That's not a wise thing to do. I mean, Thrall is wise, and you are wise too." Hamuul Runetotem pouted his brass-ringed nose and smiled.
"Thank you for your praise." Zul'ra smiled back at the Tauren, subconsciously showing some humility, but Hamuul Runetotem misunderstood.
"No, absolutely not, this is..." Hamuul Runetotem was taken aback by Zul'ra's modesty. Was she rejecting praise?
"Well, Hamuul Runetotem, I mean, I accept your praise, but you have to allow me to be modest. I believe that a person's mind should be as deep and broad as a valley, so that it can absorb more knowledge and perspectives." Zul'ra, seeing that Hamuul Runetotem had misunderstood, quickly explained that many of the world's ideas were different from his.
"Oh, I see. Yes, that's right, I completely agree. Humility leads to progress, while pride leads to decline. I've heard that Orcs follow ancient Shaman teachings. Are you a noble Shaman?" Hamuul Runetotem listened to the explanation, suddenly understanding. After a moment's thought, he nodded in affirmation, and then tentatively asked, "Is this the thought of Shaman?"
"I have studied Shaman doctrines, but I am not Shaman. As for my humility, it's because I consider myself young, and I need to constantly remind myself of that." Zul'ra chuckled, indicating that he was a modest person, and although he had studied Shaman knowledge, he certainly didn't qualify Shaman.
"Yes, young people should all learn from you, esteemed Zul'ra Jin." Hamuul Runetotem listened to the explanation without any disdain; on the contrary, he felt boundless respect. This Trolls constantly reminded him of his responsibilities. He was noble, just like that young Thrall. He truly hoped that Baine Bloodhoof and Bassandra could learn from them.
"I believe we should learn from each other, because everyone's path is different, but some key points are the same: understanding the responsibilities we bear and learning to choose the right path." Zul'ra looked at the Tauren with growing respect and began to persuade him.
"Completely agree, I completely agree. Learning is endless, just like our Runetotem. We once believed in the way of nature, but ultimately we abandoned this sublime path because of our corruption. Fortunately, I found a chance to make amends." Hamuul Runetotem's wide mouth curled up as he completely agreed with Zul'ra's words and gave his own example.
"You're learning the Way of Nature from the Kaldorei, aren't you!" Zul'ra looked at the equally humble and gentle Tauren, and her goodwill towards him increased greatly.
"Yes, because of the magnanimity of Sarn'do, I was able to rediscover the Way of Nature for myself and for the Runetotem." Hamuul Runetotem nodded, referring to Malfurion, who had imparted Druid knowledge to him, as "Sarn'do."
"Then can you tell me about it? I also studied the Way of Nature in Zandalar, but not completely. Come, please sit here!" Zul'ra quickly expressed his willingness to learn and invited Hamuul Runetotem to sit on the stone bench in the hall. The two of them had been standing for a long time.
"You've also studied the Way of Nature?" Hamuul Runetotem followed Zul'ra's finger, sat down on the stone bench in the hall, and couldn't help but be curious. What was this Zul'ra Jin doing, studying both Shaman and Druid?
"Yes, besides the Way of Nature, I have also witnessed the Way of the Light of mankind and the Way of Elves Arcane of the elves, but what I have fundamentally studied is Voodoo. However, for me, none of these paths are my destiny." Zul'ra sat on the stone bench, explaining the path he had traveled.
"My people have fallen into depravity. They disdain knowledge and wisdom, indulging in violence and bloodshed. I abhor this. I hope to find a suitable path that can be walked not only by myself and my people, but also by Orcs, Tauren, Elves, and even humans."
"..." Hamuul Runetotem stared at the Trolls who was talking so eloquently, his mouth agape, his eyes wide, speechless. Finding a path that allows everyone to use it—wasn't that a bit too much of an exaggeration!
"I have also studied the Way of Nature in the sacred mountains of Zandalar, the source of all Trolls. However, some of those Ways of Nature were missing, but it was enough for me to understand nature and balance. I believe that balance is not two opposing sides, but rather the two sides of a thing. Balance can be applied not only to nature, but to all things..." Zul'ra ignored Hamuul Runetotem's stunned expression and began to explain his understanding.
"Yes, that's right, you understand perfectly." Hamuul Runetotem couldn't help but widen his eyes.
"The so-called nature should be like flowing water, nourishing all things silently, and like plants, adapting to changes in the environment, responding to climate, withering, flourishing, dying, and dying." Zul'ra also spoke of the natural order.
"I don't think I understand it as well as you do," Hamuul Runetotem scratched his head, realizing he couldn't keep up.
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