The Adder

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The Adder is a poem created by Lor'themar Theron, which was based on the failures of Kael'thas Sunstrider, and performed by Lor'themar during his poetry competition against First Arcanist Thalyssra in Suramar City after the Fourth War.^[1]

The poem

Consider the adder, its poison weak,

No threat to the strong, fangs and bite mere show,

Its colors kingly raiment, yet it seeks

Prey in the shadows and dark places, low—

So when it strikes the victim deep in woe—

A wounded soul or body near to death—

The poison comes on wings of swift sorrow.

Behold now, the coy adder’s truest theft—

Of the small, and tired, the young, the bereft.

A moment’s weakness the end of the bold,

The impossible arrow, unkindly deft

And fletched like the snake, in crimson and gold.

So beware the humble little adder,

Lest it bite you when it cruelly matters.

^ A Moment in Verse
^ Gideon Emery reciting The Adder: "In these days of anxiety, only Lor'thaly gives me life. I was elated to read @Authoroux's story about the good, wholesome ship we all wanted, and to hear @gideonemery reciting poetry. I hope this gives you 2 minutes of joy before you turn your attention back to what's important."