Standing tall, Chieftain Abrahof Ragetotem looked upon the gathered tribe. He called all to the normally uneventful tribal circle. With the chief’s totem at his back, Abrahof had made a statement that this was not about to be the usual tribal circle. His Horde pressed shield stuck into the ground as the dark red icon faced the crowd. The chained rocks floated above his shoulders as if they were attempting to escape. His black tabard with a similar red insignia reinforced the prevalent iconography this evening as opposed to the pines of the Redwood Tribe. In a low and slow voice he started:
Just the other night the news had reached me; High Chieftain Baine Bloodhoof arrested for treason. Official reports accuse him of aiding the enemy, undermining the Horde war effort, sabotage, terrorism, theft, and collusion. According to the scroll, High Chieftain Bloodhoof released Derek Proudmoore, brother of the enemy commander Jaina Proudmoore, back to Alliance custody after stealing the Forsaken vessel he was housed on. He did not deny these accusations. One Forsaken accomplice had been executed on the spot for similar charges. Witness statements that have made it back to Kalimdor claim all of the Horde high leadership was in attendance, suggesting Warchief Windrunner wished to make an example of him. Similar sources state High Chieftain Mayla Highmountain was both confused and disgusted by the event while others retained a somber tone. Few others report a proud consensus among the crowd and select leadership. “Those who lack loyalty also lack honor.” was the reported consensus.
This is a trying time for us Shu’halo but we are not to be shaken. The war continues, that much is for sure. The High Chieftain is one of strong body and mind, he will be able to defend himself if and when need be. It is up to the rest of us, the Chieftains of the remaining tribes, to forge a path forward. Recruitment drives have only increased and many braves, young and old alike, have found themselves stuck at the front for extended periods of time. Our allies assure us that the actions of one does not represent all and request our recommitment to the war effort. The chieftains of the various tribes are in agreement, the sooner this war comes to an end the sooner we may refocus our efforts on the Earth Mother. The only way for that to happen is with the handed defeat of the Alliance and their allies. It will not matter if we war against them or against those who wish to do the Earth Mother harm, the blue devils will continue to hunt us. The massacre of the Stonespire, the sacking of Taurajo, the aiding of the Grimtotem, all made it clear the Alliance will stop at nothing to see us subjugated to their will.
I ask you all, as your Chieftain, to continue in the preservation of our tribe and our people. Only through a strong tribe may we have a strong Horde. Not until very recently have all of the tribes, all of the shu’halo people, been reunited under one banner. There is strength in this union and our bonds are unbreakable. I ask you all to reflect on this, and to come to myself privately if you wish to voice concern or have questions.
Earth Mother watch over us all.