Many of our younglings, as well as some of our older, more expierenced members gathered together for what we shall forever know as “Classics Night”. Though the picture above merely shows Razorfen Kraul, there were also groups going towards Upper Blackrock Spire and Lower Blackrock Spire, as well as previous challenges through Zul’Farak and Blackrock Depths!

It only goes to show that we can all work together for a common goal and I am personally extremely pleased to see such unification throughout our members. To those of you that assisted and went to these areas, I offer you my thanks and heartfelt congratulations. May these “Classics Nights” continue!

Ezraella Kysarrian
Nyxian Loremistress

And so it is written that Nyx, united and standing tall and proud, taught No Mercy Mafia and those that cohort with them (Octopus Killer, for example) just what it means to try and raid a Horde Capitol.

And so are the pictures to proove just how noble and proud we officers are of each and every one of you..! And there is something else to be said… Something else that should bring smiles to your lips…

And they went crying home to their mothers… ….And they Spirit Rezzed

Ezraella Kysarrian
Nyxian Loremistress

Just a little late night shopping!

Led by Ishar, those not within Naxxramas and many other guilds defended Thrall’s honour and drove the Alliance back. …Those unfortunate enough to face the onslaught of the Horde found themselves more than just running away. Their bones, as can be seen by the picture above were lovely gifts for those that wanted to shop and buy merchandise.

The Exodar was… surprisingly quiet. Encountering only a handful of Alliance within the city walls, we were left to our own devices and the battle with Prophet Velen began. It did not last long, a matter of minutes, to be honest. If I were to compare it to another fight, it took less time than Kel’Thazud. Much less time. A moment of reflection, however… It makes me wonder truly what training the Alliance Leaders have gone through. It seems almost pathetic. In any case, Prophet Velen of the Draenai was defeated with very little problems.

Prophet Velen (Exodar) destroyed

Heading swiftly out of Exodar and back to Auberdine, we decided that Darnassus was well within our capabilities and got onto a different boat to get there. We had slightly more resistance in that particular city, though nothing of any major concern. The guards were also a little more challenging, however, knowing our cause be true, we slew Tyrande Whisperwind, Leader of the Night Elves.

Tyrande Whisperwind (Darnassus) defeated

Deciding that we had done more than enough damage to the Alliance that had invaded our homeland, we returned to Thunder Bluff, meeting once again to relax and drink to a campaign that had succeeded! To those that read this and were involved outside of Nyx, Our Lady was pleased by this news when we spoke to her of it and She hopes that we will continue our efforts to drive the Alliance back.

For the full report, Click here!

Ezraella Kysarrian
Keeper of Lore

With the Alliance trying to strike home to our fold and Our Lady, a rescue team was organized to deal with the threat to Warburn Smoketusk, our beloved and slightly tusky Oracle. Though we still have wounds to deal with, he was rescued without too much difficulty and even he managed to strike a blow to them!

A Letter from the Editor

A glance into my notebook has informed me that I have been remiss in reporting all the news that is fit for Nyx. I regret the path that has set me away from that calling, but I must tread where it leads now.

For the nonce, my master, Bael’spar “Guardian Fist” Mon’tisto, Light of the Sun’s Fury, Hero of the Sin’dorei, Nightwarder of Nyx, Fashion’s First Son, and Mrs. Wilkerson’s Finest Reader for January and myself are on an errand for the Grand Order of Librarians. Would that I could summon you all to where we are, just so that you may all see with your own eyes that which we are seeing.

In lieu of that, I shall be doing my best to transmit to you all our current situation. The Order has seen fit to allow me some communiques. Librarian Maledicta has gathered tid bits of information for us on the guild’s comings and goings. To her, I am grateful. Not only for that, but for not incinerating Bael’spar as she had intially felt like doing.

When our tasks are complete, I look forward to returning to chronicle the events of Nyx in my capacity of Nyx Scribe. Until that time, I have, under advisement of Bael’spar, asked a young druid by the name of Buruta to oversee the Gazette, and get some news out to all our guildmates.

As to his qualifications, Buruta is among the throngs of inscriptionists.  All the ink that is used in the printed version of the Gazette, unless you have a Gnomish imitation of the Elftronic Den’Kall Mk II. Then, we at the Gazette cannot be liable for the media that is printed out. This might explain the reports we are hearing of incomplete Gazettes.

That is the news from the field. In service to the Dark Lady,

Yaen’gohl Due’maes

Servant and Nyx Scribe

Who am I?

I am Buruta Kodofist. I follow Cairne Bloodhoof in his guiding of our people. I am a druid, and serve the Horde as a spokesman between the Warsong Outriders and the Cenarion Circle. I am an inscriptionist. I am doing a favor for Bael’spar.

News

Dateline: The Barrens

Alliance Problems

The Alliance are making more and more forrays invasions into the Barrens from Ratchet. I counted seven yesterday. Today, there are ten. If things continue this way, they will be a greater menace than the Kolkar.

Shortage of Tanks and Healers Continues

I am unaware of what a ‘Heroic’ is. Apparently, there needs to be a “tank” and a healer. I have tried to offer my claws, but was turned down as not being “prepared”, At other times, I have been busy, but strangers have run up to me to ask “wanna healz wc?”. This time of no tanks or healers has driven some of the Horde to madness. Cenarius has yet to teach me how to cure it. Many of the druids in Moonglow tell of the same in the Alliance lands. Beware the madness.

Dateline: Durotar

Books Can be Dangerous

Both Bael’spar and Yaen’gohl are learning to be wary of books. Let me add my own lesson. I followed Azim out of Orgrimmar. He seemed rather focussed on his master. I followed as unseen as I can manage. He spotted me, and challenged me. He raised not a fist to me, but opened a book. The book sent me to the ground. Some knowledge can be deadly.

Bael’spar’s Fashion and Gossip

Note from Maledicta – I was sorely tempted to hand Buruta what Bael’spar had submitted to me. I do not wish for the Gazette readers to get the wrong impression about Buruta’s handling of the Gazette. Thus, I will be editting, and perhaps commenting. The intent, though, is all Bael’spar.

I regret that I am not in Azeroth to describe all of the fashion trends that are occurring in Northrend. All that fur and shoveltusk blubber. To imagine all the sights that our friends the Kalu’ak are showing us.

Instead, I must while away my time working on my “High Gothic” with Nanda Ampule, my instructor. I admit that life in the pleasuredrome is not what one might wish, all the lessons take so much time away from the important things. Either a night of pleasure or a morning of beauty sleep has to be sacrificed to fit in these lessons. Fortunately, I have found a local substitute for blood thistle, but it seems to make the local police force upset should they find it on you.

Well, hopefully Yaen’gohl will take a while in finding this book he’s after. I wouldn’t want to fall behind in my lessons.

 A horde of Nyxian fighters, and friends, ventured in to the depths of the Vault of Archavon on Wednesday night; first in a 25 man event, and then followed by a 10 man event.  Both raids were lead by Stormcry, with Theotaz following as second, and Tasera as technical advisor. 

Emalon the Stormwatcher

It was decided at the onset to give challenge to the “new Boss” in the eastern wing – Emalon, the Storm Watcher.  The Nyxian aggressors were prepared for carnage, and carnage did in fact ensue.  Many died, while trying to learn how to best this creature, and his 4 Tempest Minions – for all wanted a crack at the pieces of Tier 8 loot and PvP gear that Emalon is said to part with upon his death.  Stormcry laughingly joked that his armor repairs were nothing, in the face of the knowledge we gained while trying to drop this  beast and his forever reappearing entourage.

Death in the Vault

Attacks on Our Leaders Increase

As many of our more capable warriors have ventured forth into Northrend, we have been lax in maintaining our home strength. The Alliance have been awaiting this opportunity. They have staged successful strikes into Thunder Bluff, Silvermoon City, Under City, and even Orgrimmar.

Conjecture exists amongst some of the Kor’kran that in allowing the Death Knights into the Horde, Thrall may have given access to sensitive Horde information to the Alliance. Others have not ruled out Verimathras may be utilizing this as a distraction from his other operations. Suffice to say, it is our lack of experienced defenders that is allowing these incursions into our territory.

Horde attacks on the Alliance capital cities continue to varying degrees of success.

Zajiwa to Throw Gauntlet Down Before the Gates of Orgrimmar

In news of attacks on our capitals, it would seem that Zajiwa of the Smalls Clan desires to bring war to Thrall’s door step. It appears that he was bragging about his plans in the Legerdemain Lounge in Dalaran. With ale goggles on, Zajiwa didn’t happen to know or care that he was in a neutral zone with many Horde illuminaries.

As is the case with all dealings in Dalaran, the Kirin Tor maintained the cities neutrality would not allow the Horde to take him in for questioning. Zajiwa was able to elude Horde spies by going into the Silver Enclave.

Nyx’s Kyok has been drumming up support to be ready to send Zajiwa and all who follow his flag into the Twisting Nether. No doubt, this attack will be unlike any witnessed by the forces of Nyx in recent history.

Bael’spar’s Fashion and Gossip

I am sorry, but my personal life must come before my usual tales. It would seem that forces are allying to stop my goal of restoring Elvish engineering to the state that it once was. While my people were busy dealing with the loss of the Sun Well, the gnomes were absconding with our schematics. Fortunately, they are not so adept at combining arcane force with the whirring gears that our schematics showed them. Thus, all their tech is flawed.

The goblins are the source of some of our advanced designs, but they only know the most basic uses of them. The more difficult stuff will have to be recreated. To that end, I have pooled my resources and began the lengthy process of relearning many of the lost skills. To do this, I needed assistants. Unfortunately, this fell to hiring members of the Steamwheedle Cartel.

In spite of all the contracts that I had Verimathras draw up for me, they manage to find many loop holes to escape doing actual work. Progress is slow. I fear I may come to odds with our little green-skinned friends. Perhaps I can borrow the tailors’ succubus to motivate my assistants.

Northrend Ahoy!

The zeppelin masters of the Steamwheedle Cartel have finally gotten their routes to Northrend open. This has allowed the forces of the Horde to begin their efforts against Arthas, the Lich King.

Certain revelations are coming to light, but I shall not begin into those until I can confirm them from multiple sources.

The Enemy of Our Enemy

Lady Nyx foresaw some discomfort amongst the ranks of the Lich King’s Death Knights. She sent out the call, and it was answered by one Baelphias, of no relation to my master Bael’spar; though one could be forgiven for thinking such.

Under her guidance, Baelphias formed a gathering of those that heard the call of Lady Nyx, Xyn they were called. Baelphias used Xyn to weed out those that would infiltrate our numbers in the Lich King’s name. When the time was right, they were inducted into the guild at the command of Lady Nyx herself.

As one might expect, this was not met with resounding adulation. Many of our own have been the victims of not just the Lich King’s soldiers, but the death knights specifically. Lady Nyx has demanded that we do as she bids, and accept them into our number.

Be wary of those death knights that are not sworn to our dark lady. Many of them still have a taste for the death of the Horde. Most of them wear Alliance guises, and will be easy to detect. However, their skill at arms is most formidable. Suitable weaknesses are still being sought.

Bael’spar’s Fashion and Gossip

There are those that will tell you that having an entirely black outfit will allow you to attend most functions with little fear of being out of place. With all the death knights roaming about, I find this bit of fashion advice outdated. Form and function sometimes requires the flair that full blacks can bring, but too much dilutes the effect.

Consider, instead, something with bright colours to compliment the black. Perhaps something to demonstrate one’s particular affinities. See how green spaulders, boots, gloves, and belts underline how unholy as well as fashionable a death knight could be. Use some blue to outline one’s icy heart.

If I’m not available for a style consultation, then perhaps you can persuade my new assistant, Ezraella, to offer you some of her time. She is far more than just Nyx’s new Umbral Champion of Lore, but a stunning figure of a Sin’dorei as well. I’m sure she will do us all proud.

A Letter From the Editor

I sit upon a hill overlooking the site of the annual Brewfest. The army of Orgrimmar peons has gone though and swept up all that the sponsors did not take with them. The stale taste of malted beverages left to Autumnal sun lingers upon the air. I’m left to ponder the passage of this holiday to celebrate all things intoxicating.

The wine of Battle flowed freely this Brewfest. With the attacks by the Grim Guzzler patrons, many of us thirsted for revenge. I confess that I too felt a longing to do such, but was unable to make my way to their demesne. Reports from those that went told of interesting and useful items garnered in Direbrew’s Hall.

Now, historically, is a time to begin taking stock before the Winter sets in. To that end, I will be doing write ups of our officers so that those that get little time with them. Also, as the passage to Northrend comes clear, we will need to know where we’re going.

Better Know a Nyxer Part One

Lady Tomoyo, Oracle to Nyx and Oathsworn to Lady Sylvanus has far more titles than she will ever own up to. Being somewhat modest for one of the Forsaken, she has been the sole Oracle for many months. Only recently has Lady Nyx felt the need to add to the number of Oracles, something for which Lady Tomoyo is glad of.

I asked her what she would be doing with all the time that has been freed up for her. “I must confess that I rather enjoy collecting the souls of various critters and monsters from all over Azeroth, in Soul Shards that I keep in my pocket, and which I use to summon demons and the like with which to battle in underground tournaments with others who share my interests.” I pressed her about this being what warlocks do.

“….What do you mean, “isn’t that a Warlock’s job description”? They’re two entirely different things.” I took this answer as the best I would be able to understand, not being much of the way of an arcanist.

Under Lady Tomoyo’s leadership, our guild has been instrumental in mounting successive strikes against Karazhan. Gruul the Dragonslayer and Magtheridon have been slain by our blades. She was also instrumental in gathering the Twilight Umbrage under Lady Nyx’s banner.

As Northrend opens to us, Lady Tomoyo looks forward to fighting the Scourge on their territory with the rest of the guild at her side. Nyx will bemoving on … ”To bigger and better things. The followers of Nyx have become one of the most influential organizations under the banner of the Horde in this reality plane. We may have been disorganized for a long time after the opening of the Dark Portal, but the focus and unity we have now is second to none.”

The Steamwheedle Documents

Most of the documents that were stolen by the Scarlet Crusade have been recovered. They are being translated and catalogued under the heading of “the Steamwheedle Documents”. Three tomes have not yet been recovered, and I have operations to see find where they have gotten to.

Our foray against the Crusade and the Alliance was extremely successful. Not one member fo the Alliance was able to leave without our interdiction force taking away anything that they try to get away with. It is only Archivist Doan’s inability to decipher some of the books that made him send them out for assistance with the translation.

More details will be posted as they become apparent.

Baelspar’s Fashion and Gossip

Change is in the air, my friends. Some of us have fair worn a rut in our day to day existence. The Outlands have forced us into roles we may or may not have chose, but now we may free ourselves.

Are you tired of constantly getting hammered on by the enemy while your friends to the job of killing the beast? That last ice bolt just enough to make you want to leave the cold behind? Then do it.

If nothing else, Hallow’s Eve is just around the corner. Get ready for some fun and fashionable changes.