Emerald Dream Realm, Dusk Continent.
A terrifying pulse of mighty energy flashed across the continent and vanished. Members of the Champions Alliance who sensed it looked up, but the sky was empty.
High above, in the void of space, Arthas appeared, his longsword held in a low, ready grip. He stared at the phantom that had materialized before him.
"The surge of power was brief," Arthas stated, his voice calm. "It seems you're not here for a fight."
The phantom's approach was a clear, if cautious, signal.
"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Pollard, the progenitor of the Blood-Eyed Black Serpent race," the phantom said, its form shimmering. Within the apparition, the vague outline of a serpent's head coiled and writhed. "The serpents that once inhabited Dragonflame Island were my Tribe."
Arthas remained silent, waiting for the rest of it.
