This is most abnormal.

Oh? The Black Blade of the Empire? Yes, I did come across it recently.

Well I suppose I could let you take it away from here... I think it might be the cause of all this. Or, at least it said it was. Did I mention it spoke?

Can I take Xal'atath? It's very important.

Tanatoa points at his diminutive friend and makes an abrupt gesture.

Tanatoa clicks in rage and casts a dark spell at Xal'atath.

Toatana clicks angrily.

Toatana gestures and makes an odd whirring sound.

Toatana shakes his head and clicks at Xal'atath.



I'm a TAD BUSY right now!

Where is the dagger, Xal'atath?

I locked it in that chest. It kept TALKING to me.

Xal'atah... a fascinating weapon. I have heard tales of its exploits.

A pity it now lies dormant. But anything that slumbers can be awakened.

This blade is more than a dagger. It is a torch that shall light our path forward.

Find me at The Precipice of Oblivion. There we will use these relics to finally turn the tide with N'zoth and his minions.

To have waited for so long... I can feel his rage... his hunger. The Black Empire will rise again!

Yes, it has brought the elements together... and something else...

These items I will take. It is time to bring the darkness to light.

Fa'thuul, handle it.

You may keep your offering. It may amuse him.

When we depart, our pact has ended. Cross us before our god, and the echoes of your broken soul will ring through the ages.



Hear me, N'zoth! I bring you a gift!

In exchange, break the final seal, release me!

As you wish.

You have chosen wisely, mortal.

By coming to me, you have opened yourself to great opportunity.

Your name shall be known in the Black Empire.

We will speak again... soon.

I can feel this world writhing in pain beneath my feet. I can taste your fear on my tongue.

You gave me this. The sword loosened our seals, but your blind trust gave me the power I needed.

Mae'n galw o'r dwn, mae ein haser wei dod.

Mae'r llygad mawr yn gwy'lio or ti willch.

Ne hi'n dod a'r canig. Rwain cig en i'w laad.

In t'e freud dwi'dia som dinas...

Pay the price for your defiance!

Kneel before your true master!

The flesh was weak!

Unworthy!

Your dream is ended!

They were tested... and found wanting.

They were not the ones you sought, master. We will find others to open the way.

Master... they are... worthy...

All... shall be... awakened...



The blood tide rises!

I am.



His eyes behold every truth... every unnumbered crime!

His devoted outnumber the sands... the stars!

His gaze falls upon every path... every dream given form!

Taste his true power!

All glory to the master!

His glory is awakened!

Aid your faithful servant, o mighty N'Zoth!

Ahh... you think you know power.

The storm holds strength... but there is a price to be paid.

Harness your fury... make your hatred a weapon.

Children... the depths are my domain.

Deeper, ever deeper...

Let the tides draw you into my dream...

At last... embrace the truth of shadow.

Yes... you draw closer... ever closer.

With every choice, you become more my servant.

Mere baubles decay beneath the gaze of a god.

Wither!

Kneel!

Obey!

Yes... you are indeed the ones I seek. The ones to turn the tide.

Receive now the greatest of all gifts. My dream has become your own. The circle of stars made flesh.

She will show you the way. Come... come. The hour approaches when all eyes shall be opened.



The universe opens before me. You may want to pray that our paths don't cross again.

And yet, for you, I have something you never would have known to ask... A gift that you so richly deserve, my champion.

Know that you did help to stop those paltry invasions -- and by that, we have now opened the door for something bigger from Nazjatar.

Strength failing... I need... blood... souls...

I realize it may be... disconcerting to converse with a weapon. Be at ease. I want only to help you reach your full potential.

Why, just recently I assisted another mortal hero, we defeated the Legion and saved Azeroth. It's how I came to be so weaken when I called out to you. That priest proved shortsighted.

You, though... I sense you are truly destined for greatness. We will accomplish remarkable things together, you and I. Magnificent things.

Yes. YES. It's been far too long. This body is so... delicious.

I knew you were the right choice. Such a splendid... hero.

We will accomplish remarkable things together, you and I. Magnificent things.

We make such a magnificent team.

The blood of those who are touched by us... it's so much sweeter than anything else.

Help... me...

Keep me close. I wouldn't want to lose you.

I have always admired you, my... champion.



How glorious it is to be renewed. I haven't forgotten your callous use of me in Silithus.

I am... glad -- we could spend time together again. You always were my favorite.



Another Old God awakened... this does not bode well. Our world is already suffering. The wound in Silithus, the war...