Kael'thas Sunstrider Venthyr Covenant Questline (Story Spoilers)

Shadowlands Posted 2020/07/24 at 9:19 AM by Neryssa

WARNING: SHADOWLANDS STORY SPOILERS AHEAD!

The Story So FarThe Sins of Kael'thas SunstriderConfronting SinSomeone Worth Saving

The Accuser: In his current state, Kael'thas Sunstrider is a danger to everyone.
Kael'thas Sunstrider: Out of my way! I shall avenge my people!
The Accuser: Impudent child! You do not give orders here.
The Accuser: The very arrogance that doomed you in life...

The Many Sins of Kael'thas Sunstrider

The Accuser: Help me identify the true sins of Kael'thas Sunstrider.
The Accuser: What character flaw most hindered Kael'thas?
The Accuser: Jealousy...
The Accuser: ...Arrogance...
The Accuser: ...Or Greed?

The Accuser: Your arrogance swells within you, like so many other tyrants!
The Accuser: When the Sunwell was destroyed and Kael'thas was desperate to regain a magical connection to his people, who did he surrender his will to?
The Accuser: The Lich King...
The Accuser: ...The Old Gods...
The Accuser: ...Or the Burning Legion?

The Accuser: Kil'jaeden exploited your arrogance, paranoia, and obsession to bend you to his will!
The Accuser: I have found the heaviest burden on Kael'thas Sunstrider's soul.
The Accuser: How did Kael'thas fail his people?
The Accuser: Did he abandon his people...
The Accuser: ...Betray his people...
The Accuser: ...Or corrupt his people?

The Accuser: Kael'thas Sunstrider committed all of these sins against his own people!
Kael'thas Sunstrider: You cannot judge me! I did what was needed to save my people!
The Accuser: You did what you wanted and everyone else bore the consequences!
The Accuser: Kael'thas Sunstrider... You FAILED your people.

In the Shadow of our FailuresChasing AtonementDredgers Left BehindLearning to SacrificeUse My Strengths

Kael'thas Sunstrider: This place is in shambles.
The Accuser: So are you. That is why we are here.
The Accuser: You must humble yourself to avoid extinction, Kael'thas.
The Accuser: I will prepare the ritual while you prepare yourself.
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(after confronting the usurper of Darkwall Tower:)
Kael'thas Sunstrider: You call this a challenge? I shall burn your world to ashes!
The Accuser: No, you will show her mercy. Your enemy will live.
Kael'thas Sunstrider: Mercy is a weakness! She will--
The Accuser: YOU are weakness! Your obsessive arrogance blinds you!
The Accuser: In time, I will free you of it.

We Each Must Carry Our Own Sins

The Accuser: This ritual will help you expel the excess anima trapped inside of you, Kael'thas.
The Accuser: It will hurt, but no more than you deserve.
The Accuser: Now, Kael'thas! Expel the anima!
Kael'thas Sunstrider: No... I want... its power...
The Accuser: Impotent fool! That anima binds your sinstone!
The Accuser: Release it or I will throw you into the Maw myself!
Kael'thas Sunstrider: Arrrgh!
The Accuser: Stand down! I will deal with this manifestation!
Kael'thas Sunstrider: I am... free...
The Accuser: Hardly. That sinstone still belongs to you, Kael'thas Sunstrider.

Kael's Dark Sinstone ChainDiscovering a ConspiracyContinued Care of Kael'thasBlackbale BetrayersMaldraxxian WeaponsThere's Always a Paper TrailReconnaissance... For my, uh, Recovery

Kael'thas Sunstrider: My people were massacred, our sacred font of magic defiled, all to raise a lich in undeath.
Kael'thas Sunstrider: I will incinerate this one with the heat of a thousand suns!

Cloaked Figure: The death of the Master--
The Tithelord: The Master's removal changes nothing.
The Tithelord: Tell Lady Ouix'Ara that I am still in charge and--
The Tithelord looks around suspiciously.
The Tithelord: My carriage is upstairs. We will finish this discussion on the way.
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The Tithelord: Now that we are away from itching ears...
The Tithelord: You can reassure Lady Ouix'Ara that our plan remains intact.
The Tithelord: We may even be able to increase the rate that we are supplying her with anima.
Cloaked Figure: That would please the archlich greatly.
The Tithelord: Of course it would. Inform your lady I am still in charge.
The Tithelord: Everything will proceed, unless she fails to uphold her side...
Cloaked Figure: The archlich will not allow her failure.
The Tithelord: I am pleased that we see eye to eye.

Who Commands the Liches?Death's End DestructionStrategic ExecutionsLady Ouix'Ara

Lady Ouix'Ara: Unbind me! What magic is this?
Kael'thas Sunstrider: Why are you sending anima to Maldraxxus? Who do you serve? Answer me!
Lady Ouix'Ara: You cannot stop my master! He is allied with the Banished One himself!
Kael'thas Sunstrider: Who? Who is your master?
Lady Ouix'Ara: I serve the mighty Kel'Thuzad! And he will conquer all of--ARRGGHH!
Lady Ouix'Ara: I... will... return...
Kael'thas Sunstrider: Kel'Thuzad! The defiler of the Sunwell! At last, I will claim justice for Silvermoon!

Enough Vengeance For One Day

Kael'thas Sunstrider: Make no mistake, I will have my vengeance! But... I suppose I can afford a measure of patience. Be sure to inform the Accuser of my selflessness!
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The Accuser: Come, Kael'thas. You served well today, but nothing has been atoned for.
Kael'thas Sunstrider: You speak of atonement?! It is the lich Kel'Thuzad who will atone for his crimes! I will burn his icy bones to ash!
The Accuser: Focus on yourself. Your hatred will only hinder you.

Comment by WraknarI wonder how many belf lore lovers will be rolling Venth just to see KaelComment by WepstarI wonder how many belf lore lovers will be rolling Venth just to see KaelComment by RoguePostDocKel'Thuzad still in action. Wonder what he would say when meeting the Banshee.Comment by XexjiI wonder how many belf lore lovers will be rolling Venth just to see KaelComment by WishbladeI'm hoping we all get to face off against Kel'thuzad, each covenant somehow being connected to him as the 9.0 questline villain.Comment by WraknarI wonder how many belf lore lovers will be rolling Venth just to see KaelComment by Xexji My DK stole a horse from Shadowlands a good decade ago, and it's still going fine, so I don't think all that much bad will come from it.Comment by NamesInValIn the part about Kael'thas jealousy, wouldn't it make more sense to show Jaina and Arthas ? Especially since Arthas got a new model for his (short) appearance in BfA.Comment by TyrtunI'm usually not one to complain but... proofreading before posting the article please :PComment by JaceRaifelI wonder how many belf lore lovers will be rolling Venth just to see Kaelhaven't really died so it's not 'breaking the rules'. Those would namely be the Venthyr, the Sylvar, and possibly the Kyrians and MAYBE some Forsaken/Necrolord agreement or dealComment by JaceRaifelI'm usually not one to complain but... proofreading before posting the article please :PComment by bwam"Vrednic" means "employee of dangerous production" in russianComment by DawnsongDoes he have special dialogue for Blood Elf player?Comment by MightylorddkI wonder how many belf lore lovers will be rolling Venth just to see KaelComment by Xexji...while Bolvar becomes the new Jailer. They wouldn't let anyone enter or leave (besides possibly the player). I suppose that, through a long questline, they could be persuaded to allow certain natives of the Shadowlands the chance to leave, as they haven't really died so it's not 'breaking the rules'. Those would namely be the Venthyr, the Sylvar, and possibly the Kyrians and MAYBE some Forsaken/Necrolord agreement or deal, which would give us at least two new races/allied races.Comment by richforceYeah the way he's been going I think this is going to end in one of three ways.

1: Keal'thas' rage leading him to sacrificing his existence to destroy Kel'thuzad's soul forever making the Accuser very grumpy.

2. Keal'thas helps us redeeming himself only for it to leave him vulnerable at a critical moment and he is slain by one of the Jailer's most evil and loyal minions, Garrosh Hellscream.

3. Same as one but Tyrande witnesses the events and it is the reality check she needs to abandon vengeance and return to Malfurion, perhaps after mercy killing Keal'thas leaving the Accuser satisfied that a soul was saved, even if it wasn't the one they were going after.Comment by SilmafarionHuh. I never even considered Kel'Thuzad would be the old enemy of Kael'thas they mentioned.

Super down for this, though!Comment by 8unnyIt would be great having some special dialogue / interactions between Kael and Belf players!Comment by LostelfNot even a hint of regret. If we don’t get to kill him a third time I’ll be disappointed.Comment by Temp1on2How is Kel'Thuzad in the Shadowlands? His phylactery wasn't destroyed so he should still be bound to the mortal world....