The living walks!

As he looked up, a figure stood before him. He flinched back, instantly raising his shovel defensively. The stranger stood quietly in robes that semed to meld with the shadows of the woods, and as he raised his head to look upon Azadriel, his identity was revealed.

Azadriel immediately fell to one knee, and dropped his tool next to him.

"My Lord, Raven Hill welcomes you."

Pale fingers pulled the hood back, exposing Andreks face to the faint and scattered moonlight.
The former shadowlord gestured for Azadriel to stand, and he pushed himself up with some effort. Age was no longer on his side.

A few seconds passed before Andrek spoke.
"I am truly sorry that I did not warn you I would come..." His voice was as emotionless as ever, but a faint smirk appeared as he continued; "... but I'm sure you knew that I would inevitably return."

Azadriel raised his head slowly. "All men end up at Raven Hill Cemetery eventually.” He frowned, thinking his next words carefully through. "... The woods are quiet. A melancholic idleness lurks among the dark wanderers. I must admit you caught me off guard, my Lord."

Andrek shook his head, peering about the forest around them as if inspecting it by his description. "I am aware of it's state. It is partially why I have returned." He returned his gaze to Azadriel. "But in truth I've come to bring you aboard a project. We have work to do. Gather the wanderers and tell them I offer an opportunity to start anew."

The gravekeeper nodded. "It will be done, my Lord. What do you wish for us to do?"

Just before Andrek pulled his hood back to cover his face, he gave a malicious smirk. Coupling his hands within the sleeves of his robe, he answered;

"I intend for the return of an old friend, and a chance to settle some unfinished affairs". He peered out over the fresh graves and turned slowly, disappearing in among the trees of Duskwood.

As Azadriel peered in the direction his master had vanished, he felt a moment of utter paralyzis. Then, unable to hold back a grin, he picked up his shovel and dug with renewed dedication.

Wants to know moar!!

More stories/role play events are underway. Thank you for your interest!

I definitely want to know of the Azadriel.

Ho ho ho!

*orders more coffee*

Sir, we're going to be busy..

Does that mean you'll be stalking the streets again, Jayse? I've missed all the sneaky emotes from red, blue and other assassins. Damn you, and your world pvp =P