Kai'soran

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Exiled Ones
Approximately twenty-five thousand years ago, shortly following the exodus of the draenei from Argus, Kai'soran, the second child of Danarshi and Aelleena, and brother to Irenora, was born aboard the naaru dimensional ship Genedar. As one of the initial draenei born away from Argus, Kai'soran served as a symbol of his people's transition from eredar to draenei. Though his purpose would remain unknown for the initial five hundred years of his life, it was foreseen that he would rise as a respectable figure among his kin, especially within the perception of those who would be born throughout the approaching millennia.

Unfortunately for Kai'soran, however, he was forced to mature within a tempestuous era for the draenei, when tension and anxiety often filled the atmosphere around him, due to their recent exodus from Argus at the hands of the Burning Legion. Although he was among the first to witness unfamiliar locations and phenomenon spread throughout the Twisting Nether, their journey was driven by fear, as Talgath, Kil'jaeden's second, relentlessly pursued them wherever they went.

In desperation of finding a world to call home, the draenei visited many unknown planets. Regardless of where they fled, however, Talgath would find them, and the Burning Legion would follow, leaving a path of destruction in their wake, decimating all worlds that the draenei dared to touch. Kai'soran, as well as many other draenei of his age, were forged by this distressing reality, forming wills that dwarfed many of their elders. Courage and determination filled his soul, paving the way into his future.



The Holy Light
The naaru, celestial creatures who were responsible for the rescue of the draenei from Argus, hastily arose as their most respected symbol, standing out as godlike beings who symbolized positive virtues such as hope, righteousness and nobility. The naaru granted the draenei a gift that had never fully graced them upon Argus: the Holy Light. The naaru served the draenei as mentors and protectors, instructing the amenable in the ways of the Light, whilst defending the race from the Burning Legion.

Many of the draenei who had lived aboard the Genedar had slowly started succumbing to the Light as their primary choice of practice. With the naaru D’ore as her mentor, Aelleena swore herself to his service and was the first of her family to embrace the Light, arising as an anchorite during the initial years of their exodus from Argus, before the birth of Kai'soran. Danarshi, however, who was suspicious of unfamiliar magics after the fall of Argus, was more reluctant than his wife and remained as a harbinger.

Although his sister, Irenora, had already chosen her fate as a mage upon Argus, Kai'soran was not quite so fortunate. At the age of five hundred, his parents, stressed by their recent calamities, forcefully attempted to influence the direction of his future. While Danarshi enthused him about the violent though honourable ways of a harbinger, Aelleena instead encouraged him to arise as a warm, peaceful and generous anchorite. Ultimately, in an effort to equally please them, Kai'soran took the mantle of one of the first vindicators of the draenei, pledging his service to the naaru K'ure and embracing his teachings of the Holy Light.



With the additional council of Danarshi and Aelleena, Kai'soran arose as an exceptionally skilled vindicator within a relatively short period of time. Over four thousand years later, Danarshi inevitably collapsed under the sway of Aelleena and Kai'soran, laying down his melee weapons and plate armour in exchange for a staff and robe and following in the steps of his wife as a holy anchorite, swearing himself to the service of D'ore. As followers of the Holy Light, Kai'soran and his parents would help shine the way for the draenei on their long voyage, remaining faithful for countless years to come.

A Glorious Journey
As the draenei scoured the Twisting Nether in search of habitable worlds, Kai'soran acted as a valiant protector of his people, inspiring valour within his kin and defending them against any threats that dared to oppose them. Time after time, when they crossed paths with the Burning Legion, Kai'soran placed himself against the demonic hordes, fending them off with the radiance of the Light. When his people were not at war, he used his abilities to heal the sick and wounded. After many millennia of heroism, Kai'soran had rightfully earned the respect that he was destined to achieve.

As his prestige increased, his arsenal consequentially improved with it. The Vindicator progressed from practice sparring with weapons of wood and dull steel to slaying the most fearsome of opponents with swords of frightening length and power. Though he initially wore armour of poor coverage and quality, he eventually found himself sporting sets that were of the most impressive size and quality. Above all, his weapons and armour were infused with the Light, strengthening their steel and improving the sharpness of his cuts by tenfold. Due to his martial prowess, accompanied by the potential of the Light, there were few ordinary warriors who could stand against him unharmed.

Over fifteen thousand years following his initiation as a vindicator, five thousand years after Irenora had arisen as a grand arcanist, and shortly following Aelleena's ascendance as a grand anchorite, Kai'soran, under the authority of K'ure, was rewarded the prestigious title of high vindicator for his skill, wisdom, and service to his people. From this day forth, he stood among the most accomplished of draenei vindicators, prompting pride from within his family. Danarshi would not reach a similar status until an additional five thousand years had passed, when he joined his wife as a grand anchorite.



Twenty-three thousand years following the departure from Argus, Leanarhi, the second sister of Kai'soran, was born. While Kai'soran stood as a symbol of the rise of the draenei, Leanarhi instead served as a symbol of their resilience, after they had survived the Burning Legion for years immeasurable. Evidently, however, unlike her brother, Leanarhi was far from the first of draenei children. Already, the majority of her race were seasoned individuals, and her family was no different. Though there was much that she could learn from them, there was also much that she had to prove.

Learning from their mistakes from their upbringing of Kai'soran, Danarshi and Aelleena did not attempt to force a particular path upon Leanarhi, allowing her the freedom to determine her own fate. Kai'soran was no different in his attitude, supporting his sister as any sensible sibling would have, though influencing her in no particular way. Leanarhi grew to be a secluded individual of few words or companions, though, like her brother, she was resilient. Unlike her relatives, however, she did not find her interests within the Light or arcane. Her purpose would remain hidden for many years, and she would wait patiently for the day that it was revealed.

Over twenty-four thousand years following their exodus from Argus, panic spread throughout the Genedar, when the naaru K’ara was gravely injured during the dimensional ship's approach of yet another uncharted planet. Her final act was a warning for the draenei to eject her from the vessel before she fell into a state of Void corruption that is common among dying naaru. She lashed out at K'ure and D'ore, who were shielded by Prophet Velen himself. The Prophet ejected her from the ship, as she requested, but it was too late; K'ure and D'ore were weakened by the assault, unable to properly land the Genedar. The dimensional ship was doomed to crash into the unknown planet.

Exiles' Refuge
The Genedar was soon to pierce the blue skies of the world that it approached. Though it plummeted into the planet's soil, the dimensional ship, and most of the draenei inside, survived. Unfortunately, among the casualties of the crash was D'ore, which devastated Danarshi, Aelleena and hundreds of other draenei. Among those who survived, many were injured, most notably K'ure, who the draenei were forced to leave within the wreckage after he had fallen into his Void state, much to the remorse of Kai'soran.

Not all was lost, however, as the planet was found not only to be unscathed by the Burning Legion but habitable as well. As the draenei drifted from the vessel, their eyes were met by rolling fields of lush, green grass, rich soil and beams of warming sunlight; they had arrived within the land known as Nagrand. Despite the crash, the worries of the draenei were swept away by such a stunning sight.



Draenor, meaning "Exiles' Refuge" in Draenei, was the name that the draenei bestowed upon this new world. From this moment forth, they would consider it home. After fleeing from the Burning Legion since the day of his birth, however, Kai'soran could not help but to question their safety upon Draenor. Though he pledged his full support to the colonisation of the planet, he vowed to forever remain vigilant of the dangers that actively prowled the Great Dark Beyond in search of them.

While Kai'soran decisively remained within Nagrand to aid with the formation of draenei settlements there, Danarshi, Aelleena, Irenora and Leanarhi accompanied the first of the groups to venture past its perimeter, anxious to discover what was awaiting them beyond the bordering mountain ranges. In consequence of this, their time within Nagrand was only brief.

During their departure, they bestowed a touching farewell upon Kai'soran. Due to the impervious bond that the family had formed with one another during their long journey throughout the Twisting Nether, their separation was difficult upon them. Without further delay, Danarshi, Aelleena, Irenora and Leanarhi set off with their fellow draenei into the distant, unknown lands of Draenor.



After several weeks, their journey had met its conclusion, after aiding in the mapping of the continent where the Genedar had crashed. Though an indecisive Leanarhi returned to Kai'soran in Nagrand, Danarshi, Aelleena and Irenora had instead found purpose within the central region of the continent, known as Talador. Danarshi and Aelleena pledged their allegiances to the Auchenai and contributed to the construction of Auchindoun, whilst Irenora declared residence within Shattrath City and assisted in its creation.

Land of Winds
For decades, Kai'soran and Leanarhi appreciated the peaceful landscape of Nagrand, where they continued to aid in the assembly of draenei settlements, most notably Telaar and Halaa. Once Telaar was completed, the two siblings named it their home, with Kai'soran using its altitude as a vantage point where he could actively watch over the security of his people within the region.

In courtesy of K'ure, Kai'soran had also found himself monitoring the status of the Genedar, which was visible from the ledges surrounding Telaar itself. As the years flowed by him, he peculiarly observed as the native orcs formed a reverence for the crashed dimensional ship, naming it Oshu'gun, meaning "Mountain of Spirits" in Orcish. Though the Vindicator was humoured by their incomprehension of the wreckage, he could not disagree that their perception was deserving of some merit; the Genedar did, indeed, attract the spirits of the deceased, and although, ironically, he was not fully aware of the cause of this himself, he presumed that it was associated with K'ure, which was unknowingly factual.



In time, the orcs considered Oshu'gun a sacred site and treated it with utmost care and respect, which worked in the favour of Kai'soran; the draenei had no need to spend resources defending the vessel, as the orcs had since handled such a role by their own accord. Nonetheless, he remained attentive of the dimensional ship, eagerly and patiently awaiting the day when K'ure would recover from his Void state and emerge from his resting place within its core.

Temple of Karabor
Life for the draenei in Nagrand had almost always proven peaceful. A century following the crash of the Genedar, and fifty years after Leanarhi had left to find her purpose, Kai'soran felt as though his duty there was complete. Decades since hearing of the construction of Karabor within Shadowmoon Valley, Kai'soran had considered visiting the temple, though his commitments in Nagrand had always stopped him. Now that he felt free to shape his path upon Draenor, he journeyed across the continent in search of Karabor, where he hoped to offer his service to the Holy Light.

During his journey, Kai'soran was finally able to witness many of the wonders that the draenei had constructed throughout Talador and Shadowmoon Valley. Of all the sights that he saw, he was most impressed by Shattrath City and Auchindoun. He had fleetingly stopped within Shattrath to reunite with Irenora, who had since risen as a respected member of its community, holding noteworthy power within the city. Though his sister welcomed him with open arms, he kindly vowed not to stay, due to his quest to reach Karabor.

Kai'soran continued on to Auchindoun, where he met with Danarshi and Aelleena. Though his mother had remained much the same since last he had seen her, his father had noticeably changed, forsaking his status as a grand anchorite in favour of the responsibilities of a soulpriest. Of most surprise to the High Vindicator, however, was his father's personality, which was darker and more serious than he recalled; it was clear to him that his father's interaction with deceased draenei had wrought a negative toll upon him.

Though concerned for the well-being of Danarshi, Kai'soran remained faithful to his vows and did not linger. After wishing positive fortune upon his parents, he resumed his journey to Karabor without further delay. Within a week since leaving Telaar, the High Vindicator safely arrived at his destination within Shadowmoon Valley. He was astounded by the architecture of the temple, which, to his opinion, was as spectacular as Shattrath and Auchindoun - perhaps even more so.



The anchorites and vindicators of Karabor graciously welcomed the High Vindicator, showing ample respect for his status. After swearing himself to the people of the temple, Kai'soran was granted residence within its walls. Ultimately, wishing to safeguard the innocent people of Karabor, as well as his fellow followers of the Holy Light, and in honour of the ancient history of his father, he decided upon serving as a Karabor peacekeeper, which would remain as his primary duty throughout his time within Karabor.

In his spare hours, he often occupied himself by mentoring fledgling vindicators, healing the sick and injured, and praying within the temple itself for the ongoing safety of the draenei and the recovery of K'ure, who remained grievously injured within the core of the distant Genedar. Kai'soran also acquainted and familiarized himself with an affable woman known as Janus, who he fell in love with. Though he had fallen for several individuals of male and female origin across the span of his long life, he felt a certain comfort when around Janus, which he found to be a unique and likeable characteristic.

Incursion
As a Karabor peacekeeper, the duties of Kai'soran included more than merely safeguarding the temple and its residents. The High Vindicator often found himself patrolling the surrounding areas, primarily those of which were located between Karabor itself and Embaari Village. Twenty years after his initial arrival at Karabor, while on one of his routine patrols outside of the temple, Kai'soran spotted several draenei prisoners who were being dragged through the Dyvari Overgrowth by members of the Blademoon botani.

Alarmed by the sight, Kai'soran returned to Karabor with haste, fortunate to have not been spotted by the botani. Once he reached the temple, he amassed a sizeable force of draenei vindicators and anchorites, including some of the vindicators who he himself had mentored, and valiantly led them into the Dyvari Overgrowth, in pursuit of the prisoners. The invaders cut through the unsuspecting botani on their way to the Blademoon Bloom, where the prisoners were being kept.

With the anchorites on the side of the vindicators, there was little that the unprepared botani could do to repel the attack, as any wound they inflicted was swiftly healed by the Light. Within minutes, Kai'soran and his companions pierced into the Blademoon Bloom, where they found the botani preparing to pervert the draenei prisoners into shambling abominations. Fortunately for Kai'soran, the very sight of his invasion force was sufficient to send the botani into a full retreat. With victory in their hands, they freed the prisoners and took them to Karabor.

The operation was a complete success, resulting in no draenei casualties. In recognition of his heroic act, the Council of Exarchs formally shared their appreciation with Kai'soran and rewarded him with a hatchling faerie dragon male, who he named Fys. For years following that moment, Kai'soran regularly ventured to the Draakorium, where he assisted the caretakers with the upbringing of the young faerie dragon. Fys considered Kai'soran as its parent, and a powerful bond formed between them.

On several occasions, Janus had also accompanied Kai'soran to the Draakorium, where she assisted her lover in caring for Fys, familiarizing herself with the young faerie dragon. By the time that Fys reached adulthood, it was highly fond and loyal towards its master, willingly serving as his mount. For decades into the future, Kai'soran spent countless hours flying through the skies within the company of Fys, cooperatively watching over the safety of Shadowmoon Valley and its draenei denizens.

Siege of Karabor
One hundred and eighty-eight years following the arrival of the draenei upon Draenor, many of them had grown complacent, failing to foresee the return of the Burning Legion. Talgath had, at last, found his prey, and his master, Kil'jaeden, wished only one fate upon them: their demise. Rather than raining demons upon them, however, he worked from the shadows, manipulating the orcs to rebel against them. Granting the powers of a warlock upon the crippled orc Gul'dan, Kil'jaeden used him as the primary pawn in his schemes. Over years, lies and deceit were spread throughout the orcish clans, until they were convinced that the draenei were plotting against them, uniting under the combined banner of the Horde in preparation of facing their adversary.

For three years, the orcs worked to provoke the draenei, from initially assaulting their hunting parties, to outright attacking their smaller settlements; indeed, their courage and ferocity increased after each victory they claimed. Word of the orcs' hostile actions spread across Draenor like a plague, infecting the most cautious of the draenei with feelings of apprehension, including Kai'soran, who had long since accepted the mantle of a protector of his race. The Peacekeeper maintained a steady vigil over Karabor until the day arose when the orcs unleashed the full might of the Horde upon the draenei. Unfortunately for Kai'soran, Karabor would serve as their first significant target.

As the forces of the Horde marched towards the temple, the elemental lord Cyrukh appeared atop a volcano within Shadowmoon Valley, confronting them over their recent defilement of Draenor. Although he unleashed the might of the elements down upon the Horde, it was insufficient to stop them, as Gul'dan and his warlocks twisted him into a corrupted fel form, turning him to their side. Amidst the chaos, the volcano itself was consumed by fel and renamed the Hand of Gul'dan. Upon witnessing this moment, Kai'soran and the draenei happened upon the shocking realisation that the Burning Legion had found them on Draenor.

Soon following the creation of the Hand of Gul'dan, the armies of the Horde advanced on to Karabor itself. Upon the frontlines at the gates of the temple was Kai'soran, who, in fear of the safety of Janus, summoned Fys with a shrill whistle, to which the faerie dragon responded and flew to the aid of its master. Upon its arrival, the High Vindicator sent it in search of his lover, ordering it to take her to a place of safety, outside of Karabor. Fys accepted his commands, ascending into the air and then circling the temple in search of the woman.

Moments later, Kai'soran and his fellow defenders clashed with the orcs head-on. Though the draenei were substantially outnumbered, they successfully repelled the invaders for several minutes. They were, however, unsuspecting of a powerful weapon which the Horde had hidden underneath their sleeve: the Dark Star, which was the naaru K'ara in her Void state. With K'ara at their disposal, the orcs unleashed her Void magic upon the valiant protectors of Karabor, annihilating the vast majority of them within moments and perverting the temple into a darkened state.

Although Kai'soran was located on the front lines of the conflict, the Light had shone heavily upon him, deeming him as one of the few favoured draenei who were not slain or consumed by the shadowy onslaught of K'ara. Fys, however, was not quite as fortunate; Kai'soran watched in horror as his companion fell from the sky under a fusillade of Void. With the defences of Karabor shattered, it was apparent to Kai'soran that the temple was doomed to fall. Upon reluctantly accepting that there was nothing he could do to save Fys or the sacred temple, the High Vindicator diverted his attention to the nearest surviving defenders and citizens and rallied them into a unified party, comprised of ten civilians and five vindicators. Three of the vindicators were males by the names of Armus, Fal'aan and Kaedon, whilst the two others were females known as Erenei and Nirlara.

Unaware of the draenei who fled to the sea from the docks of Karabor, Kai'soran led his party to a nearby stable, whilst fighting thoughts and doubts about the fate of his lover, Janus; as much as he wished to find her, he could not risk the lives of himself and the survivors who were now dependent upon him, and thus forced himself onward, despite a deep feeling of penitence. After all the survivors had secured an elekk or talbuk from the stable, Kai'soran and the vindicators steered them down the central path of Karabor, which was the only reliable exit route via ground. The vindicators shielded themselves and their mounts with the Light, protecting the following civilians as they stampeded through the unsuspecting armies of orcs who advanced against them.

The party successfully survived the push and diverted to the south, towards the wilderness. Unfortunately, they were abruptly met with a volley of arrows from Horde archers, which pierced through the flesh of six civilians and Fal'aan, who happened to be the most unlearned of the six vindicators. As no single victim was able to withstand their wounds, they all fell from their mounts; those who did not perish from the fall were soon finished by the orcs who pursued them. The remainder of the party managed to outpace their foes, allowing them to flee far from Karabor and into safety.

Interim
Kai'soran was unavoidably struck by remorse over the seven draenei who had perished under his lead; it was his duty to see them to safety, and in that, he had failed them. However, despite his shortcomings, the surviving vindicators convinced him to maintain his composure and urged him to remain as their leader, out of respect for his status as a high vindicator. Despite a fear of failure that was forming within him, he wholeheartedly accepted their suggestion, honoured by their faith.

As soon as they regained their courage, he proceeded to lead the survivors around the outskirts of Shadowmoon Valley. After having spent decades within the region, he possessed an awareness of its various landmarks and routes, allowing him to avoid the orcs by circumventing their villages and predicting their movements. As his wisdom advised him that Shadowmoon Valley was no longer a safe haven for the draenei, he decided upon a journey to Talador, where he hoped his people remained standing, including his family.

The moment that the path leading into Talador was within their view, however, they were met with the disheartening sight of hundreds - perhaps *thousands* of orcs amassed upon it, disallowing the passage of *any* draenei. Unfortunately for the survivors, their situation would only worsen, as they were spotted and pursued by a formidable orcish scouting party. Afraid that the armies would be alerted of their presence, Kai'soran ordered their retreat, though it was already too late; a war-horn was sounded by the scouting party, and within moments, several volleys of arrows rained down upon them from the looming mountain ridges, slaying the remainder of the civilians.

Though Kai'soran and the vindicators were able to deflect the arrows with the assistance of the Light, their mounts were not so fortunate and were met with a similar fate as the draenei civilians, sending their riders flying through the air and tumbling across the dirt. Now without a means of transportation, it would only be a matter of time until the scouts caught their prey. Kai'soran desperately scrambled to his hooves in defiance of the orcs and sprinted in the opposite direction of them, with Nirlana, Erenei, Armus and Kaedon in tow.

Much to his fortune, he happened upon a small sinkhole within the ground itself. With his options limited, he surrounded himself with a protective holy sphere and leapt down into the dark depths without hesitation, safely landing upon the stone floor after falling for several metres. Inspired by his inadvertent decision, the vindicators willingly followed him into the opening, cushioning their descent with the Light. With the ability to illuminate their surroundings, they found themselves within a hidden cavern, with tunnels visible in all directions.

Although the orcs had witnessed the vindicators' fall into the sinkhole, they could not immediately follow them, due to possessing no viable means of quickly descending into the cavern; this allowed the vindicators the chance to flee into one of the tunnels. With Kai'soran in the lead once more, they made their way through the winding caves, until they stumbled upon an exit which led them to a shore on the coast of Shadowmoon Valley. By a miracle, they had avoided the hand of death, though not without losses.

Though he did not allow it to appear directly upon the surface, Kai'soran was shattered by the demise of the remaining civilians. With no innocents left to protect, the vindicators withdrew into hiding, avoiding the forces of the Horde within Shadowmoon Valley by any means necessary; they were left with no further option, for they had found themselves confined like animals within the land of eternal night. For months, they would wait, patiently, for their opportunity to leave for Talador. Until then, they could only hope that the draenei would survive what was to come.

Adversity
For months, Kai'soran, Armus, Kaedon, Erenei and Nirlanda remained stranded within Shadowmoon Valley, anxiously awaiting the moment when the path into Talador would be safe for them to wander. Roughly a year following the siege at the Temple of Karabor, the horizon west of Shadowmoon Valley was consumed by an intense light for a matter of seconds, followed by the thundering sound of an explosion that shook the ground itself. Though the vindicators were unaware of its cause, it was clear to them that it had originated from Talador.

Concerned that the Horde was successfully conquering the draenei forces within Talador, Kai'soran and the vindicators scouted the way into the golden land once more. Though they anticipated the same result as their previous attempts, they were instead amazed to find that the forces of the Horde had, at last, withdrawn from the path, allowing them free access. Without hesitation, they made for Talador, cautious of an ambush, though aching to reunite with their people.

Fortunately for the vindicators, they were met with no resistance on their hike into Talador, however, their difficulties were far from over. Minutes after they had left Shadowmoon Valley and wandered into the land of gleaming forests, they were greeted by a sky of smoke and cinders, as well as the glow of fire atop the cliff to their north, where Aruuna was located. A distraught Kai'soran led his fellow vindicators further into the region, anxious to uncover the state of Auchindoun and Shattrath City.

As soon as they arrived upon the outskirts of Auchindoun, shock radiated throughout the vindicators at the sight of the darkened wasteland that had claimed the area surrounding the City of the Dead. The scorched soil was littered with the bones of the thousands who had perished in the Horde's accidental summoning of Murmur, which was now proven to have been the cause of the explosion that the vindicators had seen. Kai'soran, devastated by the catastrophe, fell to his knees in defeat, upon the ruined land that would soon be known as the Bone Wastes.

Unknowing of the survival of Danarshi, the High Vindicator silently mourned the loss of his parents, whilst Armus consoled him with words of sympathy and support. Though Kai'soran felt a deep urge to approach the ruins of Auchindoun in search of survivors, his wisdom warned him of the danger and futility of such an action. Once he had made his peace, he returned to his hooves with the help of Armus. Despite the sorrow that the vindicators shared with one another, they continued towards Shattrath City in a desperate hope that it had not yet succumbed to the same fate as Karabor and Auchindoun.

For hours, the vindicators wandered, unstopping, until the smouldering remnants of the City of the Light fell into their view, and what remained of their hope and morale was abruptly reduced to ash. At this moment, Kai'soran was forced to accept the likelihood that Irenora, Danarshi and Aelleena had all met their deaths, as well as the countless thousands of innocent draenei who had deemed Talador their home; these thoughts, alone, came close to shattering what remained of the High Vindicator's resolve.

From that moment forth, Kai'soran allowed the fall of Draenor to shape him, which would slowly reduce him to a resentful and dismal individual over the coming years. Though he sought to deliver retribution upon the orcish hordes who had wronged him, he was forced to find safety around the outskirts of the Zangar Sea, where the majority of the surviving draenei had fled. For years he would remain hidden from the Horde, with Armus, Kaedon, Nirlana and Erenei at his side, patiently awaiting the opportunity to claim his vengeance.

Perseverance
For the following twelve years, Kai'soran, Armus, Kaedon, Erenei and Nirlana would drift around the shores of the Zangar Sea, doing all that was necessary to survive, whilst avoiding the relentless forces of the Horde who continued their hunt of the draenei. Though the vindicators were predominately aged and hardened individuals, they had all spent the majority of their existence within the safety of draenei society, never fully isolated from their people, and the High Vindicator was of no exception.

As a cohesive unit, the vindicators worked at refining their survival skills. Slowly and carefully, they identified the safety of the Zangar Sea's flora and fauna for ingestion, as well as the proper methods of preparing them for consumption. In order to acquire sustenance, they were of no option but to delve into the advanced arts of fishing and herbalism. Additionally, they learned how to utilise the available resources to construct shelter and rafts, for protection from fierce storms, and a means of safer, swifter travel around the ocean.

Above all of that assisted them in their survival, however, was the Light itself, which remained available for them to utilise. Whenever any of them were to fall ill be injured, the Light healed them. Whenever they were attacked by orcs or wildlife, the Light shielded them and empowered their strikes. No matter the situation that the vindicators had found themselves in, the Light preserved them. In consequence of this, the five of them remained faithful in their view of the Light, despite the contemporary absence of the naaru on Draenor.

Whilst many of the surviving draenei were forced to adapt to the wilderness of Draenor in their lonesome, or within unlearned and volatile refugee groups, Kai'soran was fortunate to have found himself within the presence of the four vindicators, who had all formed a close connection with one another since fleeing from Karabor; they could rely on one another with confidence, and although they suffered through countless hardships, they persevered, something that many draenei were, unfortunately, unable to say.

Of all the four vindicators, however, Kai'soran had found himself feeling the most affectionate towards Armus, after having offered him the highest amount of support since the fall of Karabor. Whenever a moment had arisen when Kai'soran was overwhelmed by the tragedies around him, the reassuring words of Armus restored his hope and steered him through his feelings of sorrow. Despite his lingering connection with Janus, who he had not seen for over a decade, he ultimately pledged his love upon Armus, who did the same in return.

Destruction
As the draenei race collapsed, so too did the purpose of the Horde. Following the fall of Talador, Kil'jaeden, with his motives fulfilled, left the orcs to their own fate upon Draenor, by the order of Sargeras himself. Across the span of months, the orcs, now abandoned by their demonic masters, fell into a state of hysteria, and with the blood of Mannoroth pumping through their veins, they turned on one another in their lust for blood, slaughtering their own kin. Though this shifted their focus from the draenei, they were still a tremendous threat to them.

Since the day the Horde had started practising the foul art of fel magic, Draenor was progressively warped by its corrupting properties, converting much of its vibrant landscape into an infertile wasteland, and turning its wildlife savage. As Draenor and the Horde fell into chaos, they were eventually unleashed upon an unsuspecting Azeroth through a colossal dimensional gateway within Tanaan Jungle, known as the Dark Portal.

The frame of the Dark Portal was constructed by the orcs themselves, and the rift within it was opened with the help of the Guardian of Tirisfal, Medivh, after Gul'dan supplied him with the souls of hundreds of draenei prisoners, who served to power the portal. Medivh, who was unknowingly operating under the influence of Sargeras, had orchestrated the scheme of the Dark Titan, who wished to unleash the orcs upon Azeroth with the intention of weakening it for the Burning Legion.

For approximately seven years, the Horde invaded Azeroth, their conquest primarily comprised of victories, until they ultimately crumbled under a union of Azerothian races known as the Alliance, who successfully drove the orcs back through the Dark Portal and pursued them to Draenor, with the intent of wiping out what remained of their forces. Although Kai'soran was oblivious to the initial arrival of the Alliance on Draenor, they were fundamentally the unwitting saviours of the draenei, and would indirectly pave the way for the High Vindicator's path to vengeance against the Horde.

Now that it was the orcs who were considered the victims upon their own world, Ner'zhul, with the Sceptre of Sargeras, the Eye of Dalaran and the Book of Medivh, opened countless dimensional portals across the planet in a desperate act of finding another world where the Horde could flee. The sheer magnitude of energy that was unleashed by the conjured portals was sufficient enough to spawn forth a devastating cataclysm that tore Draenor to shreds and sent its remnants hurling into the Twisting Nether.

Kai'soran, Kaedon, Erenei, Armus and Nirlana, who were situated upon the southern coast of the Zangar Sea, spectated in sheer horror as the sky itself ignited into flames, whilst the earth trembled with the force of a titan's fist colliding with the planet. Mountains fell and rose in all foreseeable directions, as the oceans drained into nothingness. The shattered continent on which Kai'soran stood was nearly all that was left of Draenor, with Frostfire Ridge and the Spires of Arak having been destroyed by the cataclysm. What remained of the planet was now collectively known as Outland.

Sanctuary
In reflection of the draining of the Zangar Sea, the former ocean was rightfully renamed Zangarmarsh. Although much of the marine life within the Zangar Sea was annihilated from the destruction of Draenor, Zangarmarsh proved far more hospitable to land-dwelling creatures. Kai'soran and his fellow vindicators, who were no longer required to drift around the coasts of the Zangar Sea, ventured deep into the thicket of Zangarmarsh, where they hoped to find further salvation from the Horde.

As they delved into the marshlands, they were met with the unpleasant sight of countless aquatic animals that were scattered all around them, suffocated from the absence of water. The air was filled with the foul smell of decay, producing a feeling of unimaginable loss within the vindicators; at this moment, Kai'soran acknowledged that the wildlife of Draenor had suffered no less than the draenei from the chaos that the Horde had created. Hidden within the sombre atmosphere, however, was awe, as the vindicators wandered through a vast forest of towering mushrooms.

Fortunately, their venture concluded at the sacred draenei anchorage known as Telredor, which had survived the recent apocalypse. Sat atop one of the most colossal mushrooms within the region, Telredor was an ingenious work of architecture. Much to the surprise of the vindicators, they were met with the sight of hundreds of draenei within Telredor, once they ascended up into the anchorage itself. There, they learned that the majority of them were refugees who had fled from Shattrath City, prior to its fall.

Upon learning of the survivors from Shattrath, Kai'soran immediately left the side of his loyal vindicator companions in search of Irenora, who he hoped had managed to retreat to Telredor. For hours, he looked for his sister, until he instead stumbled upon an individual who he had not suspected: Janus. After moments of shock and disbelief, the long-separated couple embraced one another, joyous of their reunion. Janus revealed to Kai'soran that she fled Karabor by sea and sailed to Shattrath, where she later accompanied her people to Telredor.

For several minutes, they shared their stories from throughout the genocide of the draenei. Their rapture had suddenly diminished, however, when Kai'soran reluctantly informed Janus of his relationship with Armus. Though she was dejected over the reveal, she was understanding of his reasons; they had thought one another to have died long ago, and since last they met, the tragedies of war had changed them, hardened them. Despite shed tears over memories of a bygone age of peace, they concurred that their connection had perished alongside it, and decided upon remaining on their separate ways for the foreseeable future.

Although it was crowded, Telredor was arguably the most secure refuge for draenei upon Draenor, and thus Kai'soran and his fellow vindicators called it their home. Throughout the weeks and months following their arrival, they discovered that they were far from the last of the refugees who would stumble upon the sanctuary, as dozens more draenei appeared from around Zangarmarsh, further changing Telredor from a peaceful anchorage to a congested hostel. As its population continued to increase, concerns of its security arose, and in response to this, Kai'soran, utilizing his decades of peacekeeping experience, pledged himself as a Telredor peacekeeper, vowing to protect the refugee populace from harm.

The Broken Ones
Although he would spend the majority of his waking hours within the proximity of Telredor itself, Kai'soran had occasionally ventured deep into the wilderness of Zangarmarsh in surveillance of the area, similarly to what he had once done in Shadowmoon Valley as a Karabor peacekeeper. The wisdom of the High Vindicator, however, caused him to never wander alone, and he was always accompanied by at least one of his four fellow vindicators. His precautions had undoubtedly saved his life after he was assaulted on multiple occasions by foes ranging from wildlife to orc scouting parties; none were spared from the retribution of the vindicators.

Kai'soran had confronted more than mere adversaries, however; not long after declaring himself a Telredor peacekeeper, the High Vindicator, with Kaedon at his side, encountered krokul for the first time, secluded within the swamps of Zangarmarsh. The two of them spotted a congregation of them in a rudimentary hovel, which they cautiously approached. At first, Kai'soran did not recognize their species, though as he crept closer to them, he discerned their similarity to draenei. Fortuitously, in Telredor, he had already heard whispers about the krokul and immediately wondered if he had found them.

Of the rumours that Kai'soran had heard about the krokul, their severance from the Light was one of them, causing a matter of concern within him. The moment that the watchers of the hovel spotted him and Kaedon, they met them with pointed spears and shouts that were in Draenei, confirming that they were, indeed, deformed draenei. Kai'soran willingly surrendered himself and requested to speak with them, and though they initially rejected his appeals, after several attempts, they distinguished the honesty within his voice and allowed him and his companion into their hovel, though while under heavy guard.

Inside the hovel, Kai'soran and Kaedon were led by the krokul to their leader, who revealed himself as Akoros. Kai'soran questioned Akoros about the krokul, wishing to learn more of their condition. At first, he was hesitant on answering his questions, showing a clear distrust of the High Vindicator, though ultimately he yielded, telling him the tale of the krokul. Through Akoros, Kai'soran discovered that the krokul were the unfortunate draenei in Shattrath City who inhaled the red mist known as the fel plague, which was dropped upon the city by the Horde. Over months, the fel plague had severed the connection of its victims with the Light, as well as physically deforming them and driving them towards insanity.

As well as describing their condition, Akoros mentioned the mistreatment of the krokul at the hands of the draenei, who had exiled them out of hatred and suspicion for their separation from the Light, which revealed to Kai'soran the reason for their mistrust in him. Though he shared a sincere pity for their misfortune, as a faithful follower of the Holy Light, the High Vindicator could not help but to politely defend the intentions of his people, which was met with outrage among the krokul. Despite further attempts of diplomacy, Kai'soran and Kaedon were forcefully removed from the hovel and advised by Akoros to never return.

A melancholic Kai'soran heeded the words of Akoros and agreed upon avoiding the krokul from that moment forth, in fear of further worsening the situation between the draenei and the krokul. Although deep down he was wary of the degrading sanity of the krokul, as well as their disconnection from the Light, he was genuinely sympathetic for them, realizing that their abnormality was not their own doing. He hoped that the draenei would someday accept the afflictions of the krokul, and offer them the help that they needed.

Exodus
Almost eighteen years following the arrival of Kai'soran at Telredor, the Tempest Keep, a naaru fortress, arrived upon the outskirts of a region of Outland known as Netherstorm, which was once the island of Farahlon. In the presence of the Tempest Keep were four satellite dimensional ships, including Mechanar, Botanica, Arcatraz and Exodar. The fleet was accompanied by A'dal, M'uru and O'oros, who wished to deliver aid to the struggling draenei. However, shortly following their arrival, the whole fleet, including the Tempest Keep itself, was forcefully seized by Prince Kael'thas and his blood elves.

Within the weeks following the capture of the Tempest Keep, word washed over Telredor of a stratagem devised by the Prophet Velen: to lead any and all willing draenei to Netherstorm with the intention of hijacking one of the satellite dimensional ships and using it as a means of fleeing from Outland. Though Kai'soran was conflicted on leaving the shattered planet, due to not yet having achieved the vengeance against the orcs that he sought, nonetheless, he accompanied his people to Netherstorm.

Within the following days, hundreds upon hundreds of draenei set out for Netherstorm, with a determined Kai'soran, Armus, Erenei, Kaedon and Nirlana at their side. Soon they walked into the rugged lands of Blade's Edge Mountains, where few of their race had yet tread. Kai'soran was astounded by the number of razor-sharp spires that were present throughout the mountainous region; it looked nothing like what he had heard of the former lands of Gorgrond and Frostfire Ridge, further revealing to him the damage that the orcs had wrought upon Draenor.

It was, however, Netherstorm that truly opened Kai'soran's eyes to the state of Draenor, as he found it be the most shrouded in the Twisting Nether of all of Outland. Its land was shattered into fragments and surrounded by the Nether's flowing streams. The rock and soil had turned purple from the infinite magical storms that loomed overhead, and warped creatures roamed the area. The High Vindicator spat upon the discoloured dirt beneath his hooves in disgust, before the draenei continued on their venture, daring not to delay.

As they pushed further into Netherstorm, more of its secrets were revealed to Kai'soran. He witnessed immense forges, comprised of naaru technology, siphoning mana from the air itself; he also saw vast domes of arcane power, looming in the distance. Whatever forces had called Netherstorm their home, Kai'soran suspected that they were of ill intent, and anticipated returning there in the future to assist in purging the land of its malevolent inhabitants. For now, however, his focus was set upon helping his people reach the Tempest Keep.

It was not long until their journey met its conclusion, as the draenei stood in witness of the Tempest Keep and its four satellite ships. After moments of preparation and consideration, they ultimately set upon the Exodar. Kai'soran and his four vindicators, however, decisively remained on Outland, concurring that their purpose there was not yet fulfilled. They dealt with the few blood elves who were present in their immediate vicinity until the draenei were able to occupy the Exodar and flee into the safety of space. The vindicators watched the departure of their kin from the fringes of Netherstorm in satisfaction, before returning in the direction they came.

Pilgrimage
After returning to Telredor, Kai'soran, Armus, Erenei, Nirlana and Kaedon relished in the newfound quietude of the anchorage, after the vast majority of the refugees had left Outland on-board the Exodar. They remained there for several weeks, considering their future plans until Kai'soran found himself tired of their inaction; he had waited decades for the opportunity to return from hiding, and his patience was finally starting to wear thin. After much thought, the High Vindicator decided upon an unaccompanied journey to Nagrand, where he sought to find K'ure within Oshu'gun, to reunite with his old mentor, as well as receive his wisdom.

For the first time in over a century, Kai'soran set out across the continent in his own company, on a journey that he hoped would offer him insight about his purpose. From Telredor, he headed to the south, towards Talador, curious about the state it had fallen into since last he visited it. He was in no rush to reach his destination, travelling at a steady pace, absorbing his surroundings as he passed by them. In days, he reached Talador, which had since been renamed Terokkar Forest by the arakkoa who occupied the area after the destruction of the Spires of Arak.

Kai'soran was shocked to find that Talador had changed into a dreary landscape of pale, crystallized forests; not a single strand of golden grass remained. Rays of colourless light shone through the canopies above, illuminating the sombre forest floor. Kai'soran drifted to the west, suffering from a disconcerting sense of loss the further that he went. His sentiments would swiftly fade away, however, as he witnessed a brilliant beam of light shooting into the heavens themselves, originating from none other than Shattrath City. Perplexed, though intrigued, Kai'soran approached the city, adamant upon discovering the source of the light.

As he drew closer, he was surprised to find draenei peacekeepers protecting the passageways into the city. Kai'soran questioned them about the state of Shattrath, though was instead directed to the magnificent dome in the centre of the Terrace of Light. The High Vindicator heeded the suggestion of the peacekeepers and continued into the city itself, walking across one of the bridges that rested above a district known as the Lower City, which had once served as a moat. Upon peering down into the Lower City, he was staggered to see several refugees occupying the district, some that were of races that he did not recognise.

The Terrace of Light was no different, as Kai'soran witnessed dozens of people strolling around it; although the majority of them were draenei, there were also others, including some of the unfamiliar species that he had already seen in the Lower City. There was one race in particular that unsettled him, however: blood elves. Though he had fought them in defence of his people in Netherstorm, the blood elves within Shattrath appeared passive. Unwilling to judge an entire species over the actions of a single sect, he avoided confrontation with them, though was sure to remain watchful of them.

The moment that Kai'soran stepped hoof into the central dome, his vision was filled with a harmonious light that was originating from none other than the naaru A'dal, who was levitating in the middle of the dome's interior. Within an instant, all of his anxieties were washed away. As he approached A'dal, the naaru spoke to him from within the confines of his mind, welcoming the High Vindicator to Shattrath. Kai'soran courteously asked him about the changes within the city, and the naaru obliged, sharing the story of its reoccupation. Kai'soran learned of the return of the Aldor, the objectives of the Sha'tar, the arrival of the Scryers, and the origin of the refugees; it was at this moment, too, that he first heard of Azeroth.

Kai'soran, enlightened by the tales told to him by A'dal, proceeded to inform him of his quest to find K'ure within Oshu'gun. The naaru replied with a warning about the Void state that K'ure had yet to fully recover from, suggesting that the High Vindicator approach him with utmost caution. He proceeded to praise Kai'soran for his loyalty to K'ure, however, and ultimately supported his idea of seeking his counsel.

With his objective remaining clear, Kai'soran wished A'dal a warm farewell and departed from his presence. For a few days, he lingered in Shattrath, uncovering additional details of its recent history, as well as acquainting himself with the Aldor and various refugees within the Lower City, including humans, gnomes, dwarves, arakkoa and various other races. Afterwards, he continued on his journey to Nagrand.

Once more, he travelled at a leisurely pace, sure not to hurry. When he stepped into Nagrand, he smiled as a pleasant wind washed over him, and as his eyes were met with the familiar sight of green rolling hills. Though much of its vegetation had vanished after the destruction of Draenor, Nagrand was, without a doubt, the healthiest region on Outland. On his way to Oshu'gun, Kai'soran observed Telaar and Halaa from a distance. Though they laid in ruin, he noticed that the krokul had since occupied Telaar specifically. Despite an urge to approach his former home, he reluctantly resisted, due to lingering concerns about the krokul, after his encounter with them in Zangarmarsh.

Kai'soran strolled across the lush fields that surrounded Oshu'gun until he reached the ancient vessel itself. Surrounding it, he saw creatures composed of raw magic and cloth wrappings: ethereals. To his dismay, the ethereals were actively harvesting valuable minerals from Oshu'gun, which upset him. Using the ethereals as a means of finding a way into the ancient dimensional ship, he fought his way through their unsuspecting forces, until he stumbled upon an opening in its hull, which he promptly entered.

Kai'soran sauntered through the dimly lit chambers of the Genedar, recalling memories from over two centuries in the past, until, alas, he found himself within the core of the vessel, where K'ure remained situated. Unlike A'dal in Shattrath, the presence of K'ure inflicted feelings of dread and unease upon him, in consequence of the Void energies that coursed from within him. Though the naaru was, at first, silent, he eventually whispered into the mind of Kai'soran with a weakened voice, questioning his return to the Genedar.

For several minutes, Kai'soran shared what had happened to him since last he spoke with K'ure, including his adventures with Armus, Erenei, Kaedon and Nirlana. He also conveyed his continued concern for the health of K'ure, apologizing for his prolonged negligence. The naaru merely dismissed his concerns, however, and willingly accepted his apology.

Kai'soran proceeded to request the wisdom of K'ure, to which the naaru accepted, advising that he return to Shattrath City with his fellow vindicators and swear his allegiance to the Sha'tar. Kai'soran, pleased with the suggestion of the naaru, expressed his appreciation and wished a rapid recovery upon him, before making his way back towards Telredor, eager to apprise his companions of all that he had learned on his journey.

Sha'tar
After another few days of travel, Kai'soran ascended up into the anchorage of Telredor, approaching his faithful companions, who had waited patiently for his return. After they were told the tale of his pilgrimage and heard his proposal, the vindicators were of unanimous approval, agreeing to accompany the High Vindicator to Shattrath City for the purpose of pledging themselves to the Sha'tar. Deep down, they were all relieved to finally leave Zangarmarsh and return to action.

After moving at a faster pace than Kai'soran had on his pilgrimage, the vindicators reached Shattrath in significantly less time. After walking into the city itself, A'dal was the first who they approached, the Naaru remaining stationary within the central dome. Kai'soran spoke with him on behalf of his friends, swearing their service to the Sha'tar, to which the Naaru contentedly accepted. As members of the Sha'tar, the vindicators were allowed certain priveledges within Shattrath, most notably free residency atop the Aldor Rise and additional freedoms whilst in the city.

The vindicators had already sat idle for long enough, however; they still sought action. Knowing this, Kai'soran requested an immediate assignment from A'dal, to which the Naaru obliged and proceeded to inform them about the details of the war that was occurring around Outland as they spoke. He described the different factions that were partaking in the conflict, which included the Burning Legion, the Sunfury, the Illidari, the Horde and the Alliance. The latter three had interested Kai'soran the most; he had not yet heard of the Illidari prior to this moment, and it puzzled him that the Horde had supposedly reformed under new leadership, renaming themselves the New Horde, as did it intrigue him that the Alliance had originated from another world, where they had successfully fended off the Old Horde.

After the vindicators were familiarized with the situation on Outland, A'dal sent them to the Dark Portal on the eastern edge of Tanaan Jungle, which had deformed into the reddened wasteland of Hellfire Peninsula since the destruction of Draenor. Their mission was simple: to find the Dark Portal and assist the forces of the Alliance and Horde at defending the dimensional gateway from the Burning Legion, so that they could not use it to invade the world of Azeroth.

Shortly preceding their departure from Shattrath City, A'dal warned the vindicators to avoid hostilities with the Horde whilst within areas that were deemed sanctuaries, which included the Dark Portal and Shattrath itself. Though Kai'soran personally loathed the idea of potentially having to stand on the side of orcs, he did not dare to defy the authority of the Sha'tar. After he had heeded his words, the Sha'tar, under the courtesy of A'dal, bestowed an elekk mount upon each of the vindicators, allowing them swift movement around Outland. Following that, they set out for Hellfire Peninsula.

Hellfire
The scorched soil of Hellfire Peninsula crumbled under the weight of the elekks as the vindicators piloted them into the wasteland. Though Kai'soran had since adapted to the damage wrought upon Draenor after witnessing Netherstorm, he still could not help but feel disturbed that a luscious jungle had been reduced to such a state that not even a single tree remained standing. Resolute on completing their mission, the vindicators continued onwards, making their way across the peninsula.

After several minutes, they arrived upon the outskirts of Hellfire Citadel, where the Fel Horde coordinated their forces. Peering down into the gulch where the dreadful structure laid, they spotted armies of fel orcs falling into formation, undoubtedly preparing for an invasion, though whether or not they would be on the offensive or defensive was unknown to the vindicators. However, one thing was for certain: the fel orcs were more malformed than any other orcs that Kai'soran had seen, with eyes and skin as red as Hellfire Peninsula itself, and blackened bones that pierced from their flesh; the sheer thought of such corruption sickened him to the stomach.

Although they remained unseen by the armies of the Fel Horde, they did not prove so fortunate against a fel orc scouting party, who spotted the vindicators and unleashed themselves upon them with unrelenting fury. The vindicators clashed with their foes without any mercy of their own and were surprised by their unnatural strength and ferocity. Despite their resiliency, however, the raging orcs lacked discipline and technique and were ultimately struck down by the vindicators.

Soon after, the vindicators found themselves upon the Path of Glory, which sent them into a moment of pause. Kai'soran dubiously removed himself from his mount as they stood atop the road forged of skeletons, the High Vindicator in disbelief over what he was seeing until he kneeled down and ran a firm hand through the bones and claimed one in his palm, lifting it and then wrapping his fingers around it. With a long-drawn sigh, he sealed his eyes and fell into a mournful silence, as did his companions; it was at this moment they realised that the path was forged of draenei remains.

Unfortunately, they were allowed little time to grieve, as they could already see the demons of the Burning Legion stomping further down the Path of Glory, approaching the Dark Portal, which laid in wait for the vindicators, visible in the distance. With determination, they returned to their mounts and continued towards the looming dimensional gateway, steering around the demonic armies and safely arriving at the Stair of Destiny. As A'dal had foreseen, they stumbled upon at least a dozen different races defending the portal in unison, the majority of which had come from Azeroth.

As Kai'soran had anxiously anticipated, however, orcs were also among those who stood in defiance of the demons. After he had seen the Path of Glory, his urge to slay them was immense. In honour of the Sha'tar, he forced himself to stay his hand; he was no less hateful of the Burning Legion, thus he decided that he would unleash his anger upon them instead. The vindicators promptly approached Justinius the Harbinger, who was the leading draenei among the defenders of the Dark Portal. He inspired them with words of courage and heroism, persuading them to participate in the fight. For several days they would stand against the demons, helping to secure the way into Azeroth.