Shadow Trails in Azeroth

"Your statement is outrageous."

On the way to the continent of Kalimdor under the Endless Sea, on the deck of the ghost ship, the Archmage of Elam was debating with Black, and Khadgar, as a spectator, was still recording the conversation between the two.

Xal'atas, who always likes to hang out with pirates and seduce him, has been missing in the past few days, and he doesn't know what dark deeds he is planning.

"How could the Stone Mother be the 'Earth Mother' believed by the Tauren?"

The Archmage of Elam directly refuted Blake's evil views. He said with reason:

“Although the belief system of the tauren can be classified as the original ‘All Souls Theory’, it is more inclined to shamanic teachings and can also be related to the power of elements.

But with the power of the Stone Mother and her background, she could never reach the level of the Earth Mother.

Cairn Bloodhoof's status as the God's Chosen is the best proof! An elemental monarch like Stone Mother is not qualified or capable to bestow such advanced power of divine choice. She herself is still trapped in the elemental realm. "

The human archmage shook his head, took out a few books and threw them on the table.

He rubbed his chin and said:

"Based on my guess, the Mother Earth that the Tauren believe in may refer more to the 'Planet Will' of Azeroth."

"Wait, let me interrupt, Master Elan."

Khadgar, who was observing, immediately frowned and joined the debate. He said:

"The theory of 'Planet Will' was eliminated more than a hundred years ago! No one in Dalaran or Quel'Thalas is studying this outdated theory.

When I was studying with Medivh, I also heard him comment that this theory was useless rubbish, a nonsense created by drunken spellcasters who drank too much of the dwarf's 'magic potion'.

Medivh believes that Azeroth's "World Will" has not yet awakened. It is still in a very ignorant state, and it is impossible to give birth to a personalized mind, let alone give the Tauren the power of God's Chosen. "

"Then who do you think the earth mother of the tauren is?"

Elan looked at Khadgar, who hesitated and said:

“I haven’t done much research in this area, but based on the information I learned from some obscure classics written by Medivh himself, I am more inclined to believe that ‘Mother Earth’ is a higher power.

He himself is an image derived from the belief system of the mortal race. In other words, he is a virtual god condensed by faith.

The origin she refers to is likely to be a certain expression of high-level power.

I mean, if you two pay attention to the legend of the Minotaur, it is not difficult for you to find that in the Minotaur's creation myth, Mother Earth shaped the world and sent the sun and moon to look after her children.

Lord Black said that he was certain that the Minotaur Sun God was a Titan creation like Odin, so I might as well make a bolder guess.

Does the moon god of the tauren refer to Lord Elune?

Even what the Tauren call ‘Mother Earth’ is most likely referring to their belief in the Moon God.

After all, judging from the information obtained so far, the existence of the moon god Elune is higher in the power system than the titan creations or the elemental monarchs, and it is not even a little higher. "

"That's a very bold statement of yours."

The Archmage of Elam fell into deep thought.

Black next to him gave Khadgar a thumbs up and shook his head.

This guy is worthy of being chosen as an apprentice by Medivh. In terms of thinking, he is indeed ahead of most spellcasters in the world.

But as to whether Mother Earth is the manifestation of Elune in the tauren mythology, Black cannot give a definite answer.

On the character card in front of him, there was no "barrage comment" from Luna on this matter.

So, let’s just take it as such.

You see, Master Luna has also acquiesced, doesn’t he?

Blake, who raised this question, actually felt that as a stone mother, she was not worthy of the endlessly powerful Mother Earth described in the Minotaur mythology.

Although the symbols of power between the two are the same, the level of power is indeed too far apart.

Kane Bloodhoof, who listened with great interest to the three scholars discussing the roots of their faith, did not expect that they would eventually come to such an outrageous conclusion.

Lao Niu's eyes widened and he said angrily:

"You mean that our belief in the moon god and that of the night elves may have the same origin? No, right?"

"No, no, that's not what I meant."

Khadgar shook his head and patiently explained to this honest warrior:

"Mother Earth may indeed be Elune, but I don't have any evidence to prove this point of view, and the Kaldorei will not change their teachings just because of my speculation.

Although the two may be different descriptions of the same god, in the eyes of believers, they are two completely different beliefs.

It's helpless to say.

But the affairs of believers have never been something that gods can interfere with. "

Khadgar shrugged and said:

"The gods cannot determine their image in the hearts of mortals, just like the Kaldorei will never recognize the tauren as their brothers. If you take my statement and tell it to the Moon Priests, I'm afraid you will have to Burned at the stake.”

"Yes, mage, your words are a terrible blasphemy!"

A faint voice came from behind Khadgar. The Void Watcher Sera Moon Guard appeared at an unknown time and looked at the stiff Khadgar indifferently.

she says:

"Don't say it again. If I hear you, I'll cut your tongue out!"

"You'd better be obedient."

Blake was amused, and the stinky pirate laughed and said:

"Sela is more powerful than your orc wife. She said she would cut out your tongue. Unless Garona is by your side 24 hours a day, you can't escape."

Wouldn't that be better?

Khadgar blinked and thought to himself.

What if Garona could really stay with him twenty-four hours a day?

With this thought in mind, the mage looked back at Serah. The cold gaze coming from under the latter's purple-black owl helmet made Khadgar shudder.

Forget it, it's too risky.

"Huh? Sera, what are you holding in your hand?"

Blake took a sip of wine and noticed that Sierra was holding a large box in her hands. He said:

"What is that?"

"My old armor."

Sierra said calmly:

"I'm going to take it and fix it."

After saying that, she took a step back and disappeared into the light of the sea water floating above.

A few minutes later, Sera appeared in the bottom cabin. In front of her eyes, Xalatath, who had been hiding for several days, had built a weird repair bench here, and he was still holding a forging hammer in his hand.

"Quickly, give me your armor. Time is running out. I want to complete its 'transformation' as soon as possible."

Void Essence said without looking back.

Sera Moonguard was a little hesitant. She glanced at the old armor in her hand and asked quietly:

"What on earth are you going to do with my armor?"

"Of course I'll modify it to look more seductive."

Xal'atath said in a gentle tone:

"This armor of yours is not sexy at all. If I want to wear it, I have to make it more 'beautiful'. You don't understand men's hearts, right?"

Let my sister teach you.

What men like most is never when you take off your clothes, that’s too vulgar! That kind of half-contained and half-leaked style can best arouse their restless desires.

If it can be paired with some strange uniforms, such as moon-white priestly skirts, female knights' silver armor, mages' formal robes, or king's robes, assassins' personal leather armor, maid uniforms, etc., this will make those Stinky men want to stick their eyes on you.

For example, the women's uniform of the Sangunar family makes perfect use of this dark mind.

I think this design is great.

Especially on someone as strong as Blake Shaw.

He may not like pure beauty.

But he couldn't refuse the beauty when strength puts on a wedding dress.

I still don’t believe it

If such a set of Moon Night Armor that I modified can't make him excited, then I can only use some last resort methods.

Little sister, if you want to seduce a man in the future, I can lend you this armor again.

Do not worry.

I'll wash it off when I'm done. "

"."

Serra Moonguard silently put down the armor in her hand.

She didn't know why she kept asking this question. She really had no interest in the answer, but it was too late now. A part of her heart would always be contaminated by this answer.

Every time she sees her Moon Night Armor, she will think of today's conversation.

This was really the first time she knew that something like armor had such a use besides fighting.

Damn it!

She is not clean anymore.——

"We are going to Dustwallow Swamp in two days. I know that I promised you that I would give you one day off every year, but that was just a way of saying something. Don't worry about it."

In the upper cabin, Blake walked into the cabin with Archmage Elam. He said to Elam, who was holding a book:

"You have helped me a lot on my ship this year. You were also involved in the establishment and operation of Nathalas College. Dean Blue Moon praised your wisdom and hard work more than once.

If you, such an excellent person, only have one day of annual leave a year, it will make me, a captain, too unqualified.

So, this time when you go to Dustwallow Marsh, you can enjoy spending time with your wife and children, and I will give you enough time. You can stay with Ms. Aegwynn until I complete my journey in Kalimdor.

At that time, I will send someone to pick you up, or you can teleport back by yourself when Nathalas Academy starts. "

The smelly pirate said to the Archmage of Elam:

"We are all our own people, so don't regard the harsh criticisms of the past as dogma. I believe that Mrs. Aegwynn also hopes that you can always be by her side.

After all, raising a child alone is tiring. "

"Maybe, but I don't think Aegwynn is such a weak woman."

Master Ellan was in a good mood. He did not refuse Black's kindness and said smoothly:

"When we were both young, Aegwynn was very energetic. She could keep in touch for several days without rest to check information, and she could also spend a lot of time traveling around the world with me.

She is a mysterious woman. "

As he spoke, Elan pushed open his cabin door. He didn't notice Blake's expectant gaze next to him. The Archmage opened the door and froze there.

Because there was a very strange coffin placed in his room.

"This is."

He looked back at Blake. Nothing on this ship could be hidden from the stinky pirates, so the coffin must have been sent by him.

"This is the 'year-end bonus'."

Black laughed, led Master Elan to the room, pushed the coffin away, revealing the body of an elegant and handsome high elf.

It has obviously been treated with magic, and you can smell a scent of perfume when you get close.

"This is a 'defective' product from the awakening process of the Death Knight at Black Crow Castle. His soul has long since disappeared into this world, and he cannot be awakened as a Death Knight.

Even if it is forcibly awakened, it can only produce a low-level infantryman.

It was a waste of this handsome face and this well-proportioned body, so I asked for it. "

The smelly pirate patted the lid of the coffin and said to Master Elan who looked weird next to him:

"Now, it belongs to you. This is a 'gift' I give you on behalf of Dean Lan Yue. Spiritual beings like you all have the ability to 'possess'.

Just like my servant Xal'atath, think of it as a handsome 'dress'. "

Having said this, Blake looked around, lowered his voice and said:

"Furthermore, although you and Ms. Aegwin are both very old, I just saw a few days ago that the first thing a 30,000-year-old evil spirit did after possessing a body was to release its twisted desires. .

This made me realize my oversight.

Getting older does not mean losing the passion for life.

And if only half of what I heard about Ms. Aegwynn's love affairs in her youth was true, it also meant that Ms. Magna Aegwynn was a person who knew how to enjoy life.

I don't want to ruin your reunion after death, so I prepared this for you.

I believe that he will be able to satisfy Ms. Aegwynn in this upcoming good night, and at the same time, she will also be able to get enough comfort.

Well, Master, I know this is a bit unseemly, but you should understand.

I just want to be a good captain and have a good relationship with colleagues. "

"No, no need to apologize, Blake."

Master Elan shook his head and said:

"Aegwynn did have a ridiculous life when she was young. The male mages who graduated from her class and even some of her mentors had some ambiguous relationships with her.

Among her youthful lovers was even a noblewoman from Quel'Thalas.

She does not regard this kind of thing as a shame, because she said that she does not need to please anyone or gain anyone's approval in order to realize her so-called female dignity.

In fact, I also think that kind of machismo argument is ridiculous.

When did women’s dignity need to be given and recognized by men? People who can say such things are themselves the biggest stain on the word equality.

And I actually don’t care much about the past.

Among us who have suffered so much and hated each other so much, who hasn’t had a past that we can’t bear to look back on? But if you think that spellcasters like us can only satisfy each other by exchanging body fluids, then you are looking down on us. "

Elan smiled and looked at Blake with a "you're still too young" look.

He patted the pirate on the shoulder and said:

"If you have time, when the reconstruction of Dalaran is completed, go to the hotel in the sewers and order a 'Merry Mage Dinner'. Only after you experience it on the ground, you will truly understand why we call magic 'The Path to the Road' Keys to Paradise'.

You don’t have to worry about me as a spirit body. In fact, I have already made preparations.

but"

Master Ellan glanced at the body of the handsome male elf in the coffin. He rubbed his chin and shrugged, saying:

"Since it's a good intention, I'll accept it. It's not a bad thing to try tradition once in a while, but..."

The archmage swept the elf's lower body and complained in a low voice:

"This scale is a bit small. Well, I need to use shaping magic to modify its size later and increase it by one-third? Emmm, forget it, let's increase it by half.

That's almost enough. "

Black walked out of Master Elan's cabin in a daze. He shook his head vigorously, but he knew that he would never forget the exchange just now.

For the first time, he discovered that besides being used for fighting, magic actually had such a use?

damn it!

He is not clean anymore.

PS:

In order to celebrate the women's football team's championship, there will be an extra update on the 11th! I have always believed that women's experience in sports is the best way to promote women's dignity. After all, we Chinese should all know that dignity is achieved by fighting, not by scolding, let alone begging.

In short, women’s football is awesome!

(Actually, I can’t think of a reason to add more.)

PS2:

Dog head saves life

Xalatas' words are not mine. I saw them when I was young and read a book that seemed to be about Pua's theory, Don't Punch! Please hold your hands high.