Attacking the djaradin controlling the Obsidian Citadel will be no easy task. Even with Wrathion and his Blacktalon forces, this will be a fierce battle. Wrathion may be confident, but... I am not so certain.
Perhaps we can speak to those helping to plan the strategy, and see if we can find any room for improvement.
I see. I shall consider your evaluation carefully, of course.
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Emberthal joining
Scalecommander Emberthal says: I believe I could be of some help to you. Let us review Wrathion's preparations for the assault.
Speaking with Fao
Might we review the battle plans?
My best strategists have created a plan that should have a high probability of success, with sufficient forces.
But please, review our plan. Your opinion is highly valued, champion.
Click on the Blacktalon Battle Plans to review them.
Scalecommander Emberthal says: Fao is right--the plan is sound. But I fear we lack the forces to execute it successfully.
Approaching Edress
Archivist Edress says: It is an honor to be in the presence of such an esteemed ally of the Black Prince.
What has your research found?
Archivist Edress says: The walls of the Obsidian Citadel have stood strong for thousands of years.
Archivist Edress says: With that kind of strength, there is no way the djaradin could have attacked it head on.
Archivist Edress says: I suspect the djaradin have instead used their elementalmagic to crack the earth beneath the Citadel, entering from within Neltharus, the Obsidian fortress.
Scalecommander Emberthal says: If the walls of the citadel are built to withstand the djaradin, they'll surely prove a challenge for us as well. This will only aid the djaradin defending there.
The opposing forces
Approaching Kavia
Talonstalker Kavia says: I heard rumors you were here.
What have you observed?
Talonstalker Kavia says: It is best you see the size of their defensive force for yourself.
Click on the Scouting Scope triggers a cutscene.
Scalecommander Emberthal says: So many... we do not have the forces to break through those defenses!
Speaking with Bazentus
Tell me about the weapons in the Citadel.
The Earth-Warder's Forge created Obsidian Seared armor and weapons. A dragonkin equipped with such was a fair match for a hundred mortal soldiers.
We must reignite the flames of the forge so we can use its power again.
Thank you for the information.
Scalecommander Emberthal says: Some of those crafted weapons have surely fallen into djaradin hands. They can be used against us!
Upon completion
Wrathion says: I value your judgment <name>. You are correct--our forces are few in number.
Wrathion says: But you forget... we also have myself. I am an incalculable advantage, and I will not be denied my legacy.
Best Plans and Intentions
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Might we review the battle plans?
Patch 10.0.2 (2022-11-15): Added.