Avenged Tenfold

When the cult began their campaign of violence, the Peacekeepers and Windshapers responded with posturing. I saw this as foolish escalation so I advocated for peaceful dialogue. Yesterday I dispatched my friend Belathaan Brightwish to the Shrine of Akir, hoping to establish that dialogue.

A box just arrived containing Belathaan's tongue, dipped in silver pigment.

It's clear to me now that there is no reasoning with the cult. Kill any cultists you see, and bring me the prayer charms that they carry.

I don't agree with the Windshapers often, but they were right to dismiss the idea of trying to engage peacefully with the Al'Aketh. My attempt to take the high road cost a dear friend his life and is a mistake I will have to live with for the rest of my days.

The High Order prides ourselves in our pragmatism and logic, and logic dictates that the avoidance of conflict and loss of life is the most prudent option in most situations.

<Elaadrin's eyes begin to glow and crackle with arcane energy.>

...however, the cult mistook our prudence for weakness and they are not nearly ready to pay the cost of that error.