Sorrow Hill Incident

The Sorrow Hill Incident refers to a skirmish between members of the Argent Crusade and Valythra Bloodmoon following her soul's release from Tyrinade Moonsong at the hands of Anni Jättarvadottir and Miralyne Valetender.

Synopsis
Anni oversaw a ritual that would cleanse Valythra's soul of the influence that controlled it by allowing her to confront Tyrinade's will, as well as her own willingness to remain bound. Though Valythra successfully dispelled Tyrinade's control, her darker desires and ambitions manifested as a malevolent entity known as the Ascended. Unable to resist temptation, Valythra permitted the Ascended to enter her body.

During the ritual to free Valythra, a small family had come making a pilgrimage to Uther's Tomb. However, when the ritual was befouled with unholy magic, the family fled in terror and sought the aid of nearby Argent Crusaders. As Anni and Miralyne departed through a wormhole to Dalaran, Valythra stayed behind at the request of the Ascended in her mind.

Confusing Valythra for a San'layn of the Scourge, the Argents approached, prepared to attack. As the Ascended empowered Valythra, Zyanel Solflame attempted to possess her. This act distracted Valythra long enough to leave her vulnerable to a crippling blow.

The Crusaders spoke to Anni and Miralyne in Dalaran and brought them through the wormhole to vouch for Valythra. However, they found that Valythra was struggling to restrain herself, and as Miralyne removed a crossbow bolt lodged in her chest, she failed to hold back and unleashed an unprecedented banshee scream that hurt everyone present. She made no attempt to escape as the group recovered, though the Crusaders declared that all three were to depart or be arrested.

Anni took Miralyne back to Dalaran with the implication that Valythra was not to join them. Frustrated, Valythra left separately.

Outcome
There were no known casualties in the incident, though the fate of Zyanel Solflame remains unknown, and she is presumed to be deceased. Any remaining corruption caused by Valythra's befouling of the ritual was cleansed by the Crusaders. The malevolent Ascended was created during the ritual and now inhabits Valythra's body.