Monday, December 6, 2010

Twas the Night Before Xpac

[If you aren't familiar with World of Warcraft this probably won't make much sense to you.]

Twas the night before Xpac, and throughout the world,
Players stood at the ready, while a Cataclysm unfurled.
Bags had been emptied, and weapons made ready,
For new zones to explore, where the XP was steady.

Restless gnomes were afoot, the tauren more placid,
While jumpy night elves kept gulping antacid.
The undead were letting old armor air out,
When a dwarf pointed skyward and let loose a shout.

“The dragon, he comes,” said the frightened earth dweller,
Which silenced us all, even the greedy gold seller.
Our faces turned upwards, we looked on with fear,
Even knowing his arrival brought with it new gear.

Red hot metal scales to his body did cling.
I knew in a moment it must be Deathwing.
Dark silhouette eclipsing stars in the skies,
The great beast peered round, red fire in his eyes.

Searing wind from his wings forced us flat to the ground,
While escaping his maw came a bone shaking sound.
“Bit mad ‘bout my sister,” growled the dragon with disdain,
“But she did get two chances, so it’s hard to complain.”

“Regardless, two new creatures I brought to meet you,”
“Seemed like a good time for them to make their debut.”
With that the two beings jumped down from his back,
The short one a shade greenish, the taller pitch black.

“Welcome the goblins,” he said of the former,
“Deal at your own risk with this crafty performer.”
“Goblins buy and they sell, doing well in this role.”
“One already made an offer for the Dragon Soul.”

“Also here are the worgen, an old, savage race.”
“Their birthplace uncertain, but it’s probably in space.”
“While it’s true many worgen feel at home in the night,”
“I am sure they have nothing to do with Twilight!”

Finished with introductions he looked back at us,
And set forth a challenge without making a fuss.
“Now for the mightiest among you, the true chosen few,”
“We’ll still have our fight before Cata’s through.”

With that said he turned, spread his wings, and took flight,
Silently we all watched, still alarmed at the sight.
“One more thing,” he roared down with unmistakable ire,
“Don’t act like a noob and stand in the fire!”