The Thunder Roc

The announcement chimed three times across the server before finally falling silent, then locked itself to the top of every player's interface, impossible to dismiss or ignore.

The forums caught fire instantly.

"First server-wide event, and it's already live?

This game does NOT slow down."

"Damn it, my manager pulled me into a meeting for ten minutes and I dropped out of eligibility range. Are you serious right now."

"Skill issue. Should've logged faster."

"THIS is our moment, people. The Skybreakers ride out TODAY. Silvermoon Fortress, let's move!"

"Anyone got a read on the ranking rewards? Please tell me it's more than just Reputation."

"Doesn't matter what it is, this is the first real content drop since launch.

I'm going regardless, ranking rewards or not."

Kael sat comfortably in the palace, passing the time in easy conversation with Elara, when the notification hit.