Sir Colson Aspenwood

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Name:	Colson Aspenwood
	(COLE-son AS-pen-wood)

AKA:	Cole
Gender:	Male
Race:	Human
Class:	Paladin
Role:	Healer/Damage
Faction:	Alliance/Silver Hand
Professions:	herbalism, jewelcrafting
Homeland:	Stormwind
Player:	Athena

RP Hooks

Paladins/Knights of the Silver Hand/Argent Crusade/The Light: He is ready and willing to talk about paladins, and the Light at any time. Be prepared that he can and will quote the Tomes from memory.

Mt. Hyjal/Theramore: He was there at the battle, and he was in Theramore since it's construction up to early Year 25.

Mordecai/Cressidha: If you know either of them, he is the guy to chat to about them. They are his People.

Twilight's Hammer: He's got a long standing beef with this cult group.

Scarlet Crusade: A significant aspect of his arc for becoming a Holy paladin. He will be friendly towards any Scarlets who have left the Crusade, and will be willing to talk to current Crusaders.

Stormwind Nobility: He almost certainly not only knows your family, but you may be actually acquainted, if you are from a noble house.

Aspenwood Wine: He can talk about the family wine with clear specifications at any time.

Appearance

6'0", with a slim athletic build except for his shoulders, which are broader than average for his frame. He shares his sister's wheat blonde hair and cold gray-blue eyes, and they bear a strong resemblance to each other with a Classic Aspenwood nose and strong jawline. Although he rarely smiles when he isn't around his sister, his husband, or one of his close friends, his face is amiable and polite, and he has very symmetrical features.

Colson does not make big expressions, with few exceptions; most of his expressiveness is in micro-expressions and slight movements of his face. He looks neutral most often, and is often found to be inscrutable by people who don't have extremely high perception in reading emotions and faces or people who know him very well.

He moves with a natural grace that has been honed further by his mannerisms, and he is quieter than it seems he should be, for a man in full plate. His armor is always extremely well kept, and these days, he is mostly in a dark gold and dark blue set.

Tattoos

His left arm is covered shoulder to wrist in a tattoo of words, with most quotes pulled from the Tomes of Light and other important writings of the Light, as well as the paladin vows.

His speaking voice is a mid-range baritone (voice claim John Park), and his singing voice is a lyrical (lower range) tenor that is classically trained but sounds very unremarkable (voice claim, a less expressive/interesting version of David Archuleta).

Personality

Lawful • Compassionate • Devoted • Patient

ALIGNMENT: LAWFUL GOOD

Lawful Good is his way of life in more ways than one. Despite his commitment to traditions and rules, he is not unwilling to work alongside those who do not share his values so long as they can agree on a common goal. Stoic and controlled, he nonetheless feels things very deeply, which is made manifest in his undeniable skill in healing. His love for the Light is matched only by his love for his sister Cressidha. Colson is a loving husband, and deeply affectionate as a friend to those he cares for greatly. People often find it easy to trust Colson, as he is genuinely exactly what he seems to be: the holy calm compassion and polite mildness are not a mask he wears to impress people; it's who he really is.

He has committed fully to the life of a Holy Paladin, and has cultivated his beliefs about the balance between Compassion and Retribution for his personal path as a servant of the Light. For a long time, Colson was unable to weaponize the Light in Combat, drawing from Compassion even for harm — only since exploring the other side of himself has Colson finally come into greater balance as a paladin. As a paladin, Colson does not consider the "live your life in service to the Light and others" as a suggestion; he has a deep commitment to others, and to aiding the innocent.

He has strong beliefs about the necessity of equality and equity in society, despite acting within the obligation of his family's social position. Colson can and will leverage his family name on other people's behalf, but never his own. As a noble, Colson has been trained in all manner of things, from proper manners to playing piano to dancing to correct forms of address.

The Knight-Captain (top left), Lord Colson (top right), The Holy Paladin (lower left), the Lieutenant (lower right)

Colson often feels and behaves as though there are different sides of his personality: The Knight-Captain (a forceful, decisive leader willing to act on behalf of others in a leadership or protective role), Lord Colson (his most Society appropriate self, that he believes his parents and eldest brother would approve of, who is capable of circulating within the highest circles of Polite Nobility with ease), The Holy Paladin (all the aspects of his most holy self that has taken the words of the tomes to true gospel of the mind and heart, guided by his vows to a near extreme), and The Lieutenant (the blend of partial leadership and guidance, as well as support, for Cobalt Company). Those who know him well often see that Colson is always all of these — always "Colson", no matter what he seems to be wearing at the moment.

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Colson is married to Mordecai Aspenwood.

Colson is a soft romance.

Colson is bisexual, can be attracted to any gender, but he is more easily attracted to men. He is attracted to smaller, delicate men, and larger, muscular women. He is not attracted to those more than 3 years younger than him or more than 5 years older than him. He can be attracted to dwarves, humans, elves, and draenei, but is more likely to pursue a human, especially nobility.

Colson is a slow burn romance in that he takes time to fall for someone, but once he does, his feelings are very strong. He will not develop feelings for someone who does not have feelings for him, however, even if Colson isn't fully aware of their feelings for him. Colson is not capable of very casual relationships, although this does not mean he cannot experience a serious relationship with heartbreak with OOC discussion.

Colson is attracted to wounded people, and in his romance, he needs to be someone they want Colson to save them or help them, and want a "white knight fantasy." He is attracted to people who are gentle, practical, kind, cute, tenacious, feisty, faithful, and devoted. He is not attracted to people who say one thing and mean another, or whose key codes rely on facial expressions and body language. He is not attracted to people who are ruthless, mercenary, cruel, close-minded, thoughtless, blunt, or stoic.

As a partner, Colson is a monogamous partner who requires monogamy in his partner due to the pressure of his family's position where it would be assumed a public facing relationship would lead to marriage, but he does not experience jealously about a partner's emotions. He is extremely devoted to a partner, and his dream is to be of support to someone as an unshakeable cornerstone. He tends to step out of the spotlight when possible, but he thrives in environments when he can be a shield or comfort to his partner, who genuinely wants him to do so. Colson is a very romantic person, and he will go full sappy with absolutely no reserve. He will be happiest with people who will verbalize their feelings for him, and often.

No Casual Romance Option.

History

BIRTHDAY: NOVEMBER 2ND, YEAR 0

Colson was born in the old city of Stormwind the year the Dark Portal opened to a high noble house (Duke/Duchess level by standard British nobility concepts) of Stormwind. His family fled the fall of Stormwind, and Colson was raised with his sister Cressidha on the Varley's farm until it was safe to return to the newly rebuilt city.

When his sister Cressidha was struggling with mastering her powers as a frost mage, Colson decided to attempt to learn how to heal himself to assist her. He showed an aptitude for the Light, and it was suggested to him that he join the open call for people to attempt to become a paladin. Colson was selected by Saidan Dathrohan (among many other hopefuls) for the Holy Libram, where Colson studied in Lordaeron for several months until he was selected to be a paladin. He officially joined the Knights of the Silver Hand at age 18, and studied for a year to master his powers, and was considered a disappointment. He was unable to fully demonstrate the range of Holy powers, and when the call when out to aid Lady Jaina Proudmoore, Colson left Lordaeron to follow her.

In the time leading up to the Battle of Mt. Hyjal, Colson discovered he was capable of healing their new Horde and Kaldorei allies, and forged a bond with an orc named Sarog Warsong, a young warrior who remained by Colson's side through the weeks and the final battle. At Mt. Hyjal Colson remained in the final third camp where the Kaldorei held the last line of defense before the World Tree. Colson did not cultivate many human relationships during those days, but he did form a strong connection of respect with the kaldorei.

After the battle, he went with Lady Jaina Proudmoore to Theramore, where he was promoted to Knight Lieutenant out of turn based on his family's name. He spent several years at the level, until he was promoted once again in Year 24 to Knight Captain, following several highly successful operations. In Year 25, Colson's request to leave the army was granted, and he was given an honorable discharge. He spent three months in Teldrassil and Ashenvale after, wandering the areas, doing any work or job that anyone wished of him for aid. He met many kaldorei during that time, and spent two weeks wearing furry underwear in honor of the druidic traditions.

In the summer of Year 25, Colson joined Cobalt Company to rejoin his sister, who he had always intended to work alongside, since childhood. He was paired with several other paladins, who were much newer to the order, and formed a bond with one of them in particular, and a tentative friendship with the other. Things came to a head when an altercation got out of hand, which led to Colson being put on Probation, which he took very seriously.

In the autumn of Year 25, Colson was made a Lieutenant of Cobalt Company, and joined the front squads to work alongside his sister in the Plaguelands. This led to an eventual confrontation with the Scarlet Crusade and Sir Dathrohan, and a long delayed breakthrough for Colson's ability to use a fuller range of the Light's powers.

Colson is a squad member, following Cobalt Company through the Dark Portal and into Outland. He lived in Telredor, Zangarmarsh for several months, and currently resides in Telaar, Nagrand.

On March 19th, Year 26, he married the love of his life, Mordecai Aspenwood (né Harbrooke). The wedding was massive, with around 300 guests, and very well attended by the Eastern Kingdom nobility.

Mordecai and Colson on their wedding day

Relationships

Cressidha

Cressidha
Colson's (older by 30 minutes) twin sister, and one of the two most important people in his life; she's the reason he joined the army, and the reason he left it. They understand each other in ways that others don't, and she is his heart.

Mordecai

Mordecai
Colson's husband, married March 19 Year 26 (formerly Cressidha’s fiancé), the love and light of Colson's life, the other half of the two most important people to Colson: his shield, his angel, his beacon, his soul itself. He would do anything for Mordecai. Anything.

Mother

Mother
Colson’s mother, who he has always felt close to for their shared mannerisms. He tries to write to her regularly, although he always prioritized Cressidha more.

Father

Father
Colson’s father, whose interests in gardening is what inspired Colson’s own interest in botany. They have a warm relationship, but time and distance have created a habitual lack of interaction, if no alteration in Colson’s affection for his father.

Bertrand

Bertrand
Colson’s (now) eldest brother. As one of the few Aspenwoods really capable of code switching in social situations, Colson has always felt that Bertrand is who people wish Colson would be more like. They have a positive relationship, but not an especially close one.

Amadeus

Amadeus
Colson’s older brother, once the eldest of the Aspenwood children, who died during the Cataclysm Shattering. For most of his teens and adulthood, Colson considered Amadeus the person to aspire to become, the man Colson wished he was. That evolved after his marriage to Mordecai, but some part of Colson will always feel as though Amadeus was the ideal to strive to become.

Lucy

Lucy
Something of Colson's sister-in-law technically, as the former wife of Colson's husband's brother Gavin, and later the sister of Colson’s brother Bertrand, what really matters is that Lucy was there when Colson needed her most, and while Colson always found her manner somewhat difficult to read, he enjoyed her company. He was forever grateful to her quick thinking, and admired her competency and intelligence. He attempted to resurrect her at the final assault of Icecrown after the Lich King killed those fighting there, but was unsuccessful.

Priscilla

Priscilla
Bertrand’s wife, and Lucy’s sister, who Colson has a positive relationship with, though not especially close.

Gardenia

Gardenia
Amadeus’ widow, and mother of the heir to House Aspenwood, Arnold Aspenwood. Colson has only a passing acquaintance relationship with her.

Captain

Captain
Colson has a lot of respect for Jo, even if their relationship is still fairly formal. He understands her struggle with balancing the burdens of command and her own inclinations, and thinks that she has the right instinct to take care of her own that fit for a mercenary company.

Sir Ference

Sir Ference
A fellow paladin and one of the leadership of Cobalt Company, Colson holds Elohad in a respectful esteem.

Lady Ference

Lady Ference
Colson has nothing but respect for any Priestess of the Light, but he has particular respect for the mother-aunt of Ben and wife of Elohad. He has supplied her with herbs, cheese, and coffee, as is proper due for a priestess. When he needed help learning how to make Holy Water, Niris was the one who make it possible for Colson to learn a temporary emergency use version.

Auralind

Auralind
One of those who have been in the position of leadership within Cobalt Company, Colson has worked with her in the field on squad in Northrend. They have some differences at times on mercy, but they do both share a hard line on their own moralities, and Colson respects her for remaining true to her values.

Paluuva

Paluuva
One of Cobalt Company’s leadership, who Mordecai reached out to for assistance in learning the technique of inscription.

Lena

Lena
An acquaintance from Theramore, Colson respects and likes Lena, despite his usual reservations around warlocks, for her dedication to remaining in control of her path. He once pulled some amount of rank in ensuring that she had access to Warlock books at the Ironforge HQ, and has since maintained a cordial relationship.

Sandy

Sandy
Although Colson had his doubts about the young warlock, experiences have led Colson to have faith in Sandy as a user of fel magic, and a young man still figuring out who he is, what he believes in, and what he wants to uphold.

Ralaea

Ralaea
Colson's "rival," Colson vowed to see her disease lifted, which it was in Year 27. He respects her tenacity and sympathizes with her need to be of use, even to the point of self-sacrifice, though he would rather she learn to temper her impulses with caution.

Anareline

Anareline
A kaldorei warrior that Colson met in his time finding his way after leaving the army, where they spoke of the power of waiting for the Light to show a path forward, through service. He holds her in respectful esteem, and has promised that should Caspis ever die in the line of duty on the squads, that he will remind Caspis of his connection to Anareline and return to life.

Caspis

Caspis
A druid that Colson met during his time in Teldrassil after he left the army where they spoke of kaldorei culture and human history, most recently they have worked together on Cobalt’s forward squads in Northrend and Mt. Hyjal.

Marina

Marina
Cressidha’s water elemental, who has worked alongside the squads ever since the discovery of her bracers in Shadowmoon Valley in Outland. Colson has no idea what she’s saying, but he’s polite to her all the same.

Erixa

Erixa
A fellow paladin, Colson’s been acquainted with her since Cobalt’s foray into Outland, where she provided valuable insight into the draenei’s culture and relationship with the naaru, in particular the history of when naaru go void. They have worked together on a number of Cobalt’s missions, and Colson respects her leadership and sympathizes with the complexity of her path as a paladin.

Alysson Mondragon

Alysson Mondragon
A cheerful young man who Colson feels needs a steadying, responsible oversight to flourish. Colson has worked with him on squad before, and feels that the young man’s heart and intent is in the right place, and should be encouraged. Colson is careful to use very precise language around Alysson, and a judicious use of the word no for the man’s and other’s safety.

Lady Ismene

Lady Ismene
Colson greatly respects Ben's wife, and Mordecai's friend, and is forever grateful for the advice she gave Mordecai as his Matron of Honor.

Celaven

Celaven
A priest of Elune and Anareline’s son, they have a passing acquaintance among Cobalt’s members.

Mrs. Ivrianna Atley

Mrs. Ivrianna Atley
Once a penpal that startled Colson into laughter with a sausage after a misunderstanding on enchanted rings, Mrs. Atley’s descent into a darker place meant their relationship dropped away, but Colson encouraged Cressidha to maintain the friendship if she could, to give Ivrianna a hand out of the darkness if she would take it.

Miss Jenzelle Halveris

Miss Jenzelle Halveris
One of the Scarlet Crusade’s former priestesses of the Light, and now a member of Cobalt, Colson was one of those who believed in her mission to offer redemption and a way out for the Scarlet Crusaders. He admires her empathy and her devotion to the tenets of the Light in what has sometimes been very challenging reality.

Miss Oranna Stormbreaker

Miss Oranna Stormbreaker
One of Cobalt’s administrative people, Colson has exchanged many polite social niceties with paperwork. He’s also helped her with ice skating, and was astonished to learn that she thinks he’s “easy ta read.”

Velrin Silverbloom

Velrin Silverbloom
One of the people Colson has worked with on squad in Northrend and Outland, and a counseling patient of Mordecai’s. Colson attempted to reach out in friendship before, but was rebuffed and when told to go away, Colson obliged. He maintains a cordial working relationship with the former sentinel.

Nunuzac

Nunuzac
One of Cobalt’s members who Colson has worked with multiple times, through volcanoes and against cataclysmic Void demons.

Ace Stormhammer

Ace Stormhammer
A fellow paladin within Cobalt Company, Colson has worked with her in squads in Northrend.

Azizia

Azizia
One of Colson’s coworkers on the squads in Northrend and recently in Mt. Hyjal. He has tried to impress upon her that he would rather her address him by his given name in the field, but Azizia often finds alternatives anyway, most of which aren’t technically correct.

Miss Gwenivene Whittle

Miss Gwenivene Whittle
Colson has worked with Miss Whittle in a number of Cobalt operations, as well as on squad. He finds her skill as a mage admirable, and he has compassion for her commitment to pacifism, but he doesn’t believe that it works well in many of the usual field conditions that Cobalt Company works with.

Lode Fire Eyes

Lode Fire Eyes
One of the druids in Cobalt company that Colson has worked with, and spoken to on the intricate biolife of Zangarmarsh.

Brannagen Stillwall

Brannagen Stillwall
Colson worked with the prospector during Northrend, and while they didn’t form any significant bond, Colson came to respect the priest for his own unique relationship with the Light and the world around him.

Fi
She was once a fellow paladin, and comrade in the Light, a friend who Colson cherish. After her death, and resurrection as a Death Knight, Colson encountered her briefly on the battlefield of the Battle of Light's Hope Chapel, where he unintentionally harmed her with the Light in a Holy Shock intended to heal that burned the Death Knight instead. He has since reunited with her once more in service to the Argent Crusade, and offered to be once more a potential steadying point on her path.

Roper

Roper
In Year 23, they worked together in the Alliance army on behalf of SI:7. Colson grew to have strong feelings about the agent, even going so far as to try to kiss the other man. Rebuffed, Colson believed his feelings were unrequited. For many years, Colson assumed the other man had simply disappeared. He learned eventually that Roper had died after completing his mission, and was raised as a Death Knight by the Lich King. His feelings about the Death Knight are complicated, to say the least.

Syarra Sunstrike

Syarra Sunstrike
Azsera’s sister and Roper’s wife, Colson does not trust the death knight as he doesn’t trust any of them, and his feelings about her time as a Blood Knight who forcibly took a naaru’s blessing for power complicates the matter further, but he maintains a polite respectful manner as the Light’s tenets say to do.

Mr. Harvey Morningdew

Mr. Harvey Morningdew
Once a fellow paladin, and now a death knight, Colson has a complicated relationship with Harvey. Alive, Colson felt the man’s lack of compassion and careless words nearly cost Ralaea her life, and he showed his opinion in a bow. Dead, Colson encountered Harvey as a Scourge death knight at the Battle of Light’s Hope Chapel, where Harvey kept Colson from healing Brother Vond’s wounds, as the two fought.

Miss Almeiria Fey

Miss Almeiria Fey
One of those involved in the harm done to Ralaea, Almeiria’s use of shadow in a collar on Ralaea was an act that Colson finds difficult to forgive. Her assistance with Alysson and later efforts as working against the Scourge were appreciated, but he is still wary of the shadow priestess.

Alynnra Mondragon

Alynnra Mondragon
The one responsible for Ralaea’s infection, Colson was a paladin-in-training at the same years in Lordaeron, though the two never interacted personally. He has compassion for her situation being complex, with the Watcher.

Natai

Natai
A draenei jeweler in Shattrath who provided Colson with a reliable source of gems, and was instrumental in helping him develop a string of lights for Mordecai. Her bodyguard provided additional witness statements after Mordecai was stabbed in Shattrath, for which Colson is grateful.

Lydia Harcourt

Lydia Harcourt
A paladin that Colson worked with alongside the Argent Crusade in cleansing Stratholme.

Sir Gavynn

Sir Gavynn
Colson and Gavynn met as paladin trainees back in year 18, and while they were amicable, there remained a distance between them as Gavynn maintained their different ranks of a knight vs a noble of Stormwind. Colson found Gavynn's loyalty admirable, but Colson was aware that it is also what has kept Gavynn with the Scarlet Crusade far longer than they deserve of the Knight of Eastweald, and with all that has happened to the order, Colson doubts that the knight is still alive.

Writings

Title	Summary
(2026-09-02) Jewelcrafter Arrangements	Colson replies to Baird's inquiry for a jewel crafter task. 275~ words.
(2026-09-01) Some Particular Requests	Bryn Baird has questions for the Aspenwood Twins.
(2026-05-28) Alive and Well	Mordecai writes to Colson after the Battle of the Vale.
(2026-05-25) Bagels and Artifacts	Mordecai responds in writing to Colson's decision to stay in the Dread Wastes for a week.
(2026-05-24) A Duty To Remain (Post Squad Letter)	Colson sends a letter back to Mordecai via Anareline Mail, explaining the paladin's absence, and reaffirming his vows. 600~ words. World Plot.
(2026-04-20) The Pining Has Increased	Mordecai sends Colson more baked goods and another letter. He talks about a bad day in the halls of Guo-Lai.
(2026-04-19) An Eternal Flame in the Wastes	Colson writes Mordecai through the rope system on the latest doings of White Squad, including managing the ecosystem and adopting a new bug son. 940~ words. World Plot.
(2026-04-18) A Pastry Delivery	As promised, Mordecai writes Colson back while not in a hurry, this time with a delivery. ~170 words.
(2026-04-17) Some Wall Replies	Some letters from Mordecai to Colson while Colson is off dealing with the Klaxxi.
(2026-04-12) Plants and Amber in the Light	Colson writes to Mordecai through the rope delivery system to tell him about the Wastes from the perspective of a paladin who is also an amateur botanist and jewelcrafter. 1k~ words.
(2026-04-10) Letter to White Squad	Anareline sends a letter out to White Squad about their upcoming mission.
(2025-12-25) Elle's Winter Veil Letters	Joelle writes to his friends on Winter Veil. Presents included in most cases.
(2025-12-23) First Winter Veil	For her first Winter Veil in Stormwind, Aszera makes a significant effort on gifts for friends and family.
(2025-09-21) Tea, Blushleaf, Rings	Estel writes her paladin buddy Colson with a present and a request. The request is unrelated to the present. The present is not a bribe.
(2025-04-30) A Message of Loss and a Message of Hope	Mordecai Aspenwood makes a public address at the Cathedral of Stormwind on the anniversary of the Cataclysm. The truth about Archbishop Benedictus is revealed to the public at last. ~1.4k words.
(2025-02-28) The First Night Apart	In the evening of Mordecai's first day on a very confidential expedition to Dragonblight, he writes to Colson. ~300 words.
(2024-10-24) Call for Heroes to Deepholm	Captain Jo Sparkwire sends out invitations for a team to answer a call for aid from the Earthen Ring.
(2024-09-23) Twin Letters: Mt. Hyjal	From the start of the work in the summer for Blue Squad, Colson and Cressidha Aspenwood keep up a faithful correspondence on the subjects of Blue Squad's doing, Cressidha's social life, and how many ways her brother can be unsubtle. 6600~ words.
(2024-08-26) Naga Like The Letter J	Estel writes to Colson to update him on White Squad's status and make a request as his unofficial jewelry tester. ~220 words.
(2024-07-08) Not That House	When Mordecai suggested that he and Colson rent out Lucy's former home from Priscilla so they could commute more easily to Mt. Hyjal, he thought it would be fine. It isn't fine. ~500 words.

Title	Summary
(2026-08-09) Terrace of Endless Spring: Sha of Fear	At long last, the Cobalt Company strike team (Almeiria, Anareline, Atley, Caspis, Colson, Estel, Gwenivene, Peixin, Shine and Shun) faces the Sha of Fear itself. This time, they have plans to ensure it is the final fight. ~3400 words.
(2026-08-02) Terrace of Endless Spring: Lei Shi	On the path to fight the Sha of Fear, the Cobalt Team (Almeiria, Anareline, Atley, Caspis, Colson, Estel, Gwenivene, and Shine) encounter an elemental overcome with sha, Lei Shi. To continue onward, something must be done. ~1800 words.
(2026-08-01) It Doesn't Make Sense	For the Aspenwoods, the Purge of Dalaran and Jaina's actions not only make no sense, but fly in the face of their ongoing faith in her vision for a united, peaceful Azeroth. Error: Aspenwoods.exe has stopped working. 2k~ words. Discussion of World Plot.
(2026-07-26) Terrace of Endless Spring: The Lower Courtyard	Almeiria, Anareline, Atley, Caspis, Colson, Estel, Gwenivene, Peixin, Shine, and Shun press into the monastery where the Sha of Fear has settled. They face three jinyu Protectors of the Endless, driven hostile by fear, and then the corrupted golden cloud serpent, Tsulong. ~4400 words.
(2026-07-19) Welcome to the Timeless Isle	Atley, Alysson, Caspis, Colson, Estel, Gwenivene, Jocoza, Mordecai and Shun meet up with Chromie at the Seat of Knowledge. She sends them to explore the Timeless Isle, a mysterious island off the coast of Pandaria, frozen in time. There are a lot of familiar faces there, and a long-term task -- to help the bronze dragonflight regain some of their powers as custodians of time. ~5400 words
(2026-07-12) Heart of Fear: Grand Empress Shek'zeer	Almeiria, Anareline, Atley, Caspis, Colson, Estel, Gwenivene, Peixin, Shine and Shun finally face the leader of the swarm, the Grand Empress Shek'zeer -- and with her, the Sha of Fear. It turns out that there is a lot to fear in fear itself. ~5300 words.
(2026-07-05) Heart of Fear: Amber-Shaper Un'sok	A Cobalt team of Almeiria, Anareline, Atley, Caspis, Colson, Estel, Gwenivene, Shine (and Bun) and Shun face off against the Amber-Shaper Un'sok, head researcher of the Empress Shek'zeer. Things are about to get experimental! ~3800 words
(2026-06-28) Heart of Fear: Wind Lord Mel'jarak	The usual team of Almeiria, Anareline, Atley, Caspis, Colson, Estel, Gwenivene, Peixin, Shine (and Bun) and Shun continues on to take out the leader of the Empress's aerial forces, Wind Lord Mel'jarak. Now, the Empress and her closest supporters are barricaded in the highest part of the complex. ~3600 words.
(2026-06-21) Heart of Fear: Garalon	Cobalt Company (Almeiria, Anareline, Atley, Caspis, Colson, Estel, Gwenivene, Peixin, Shine, Shun, and Bun) returns to the Empress's stronghold, facing down the forces of Wind Lord Mel'jarak, including the massive kunchong Garalon. ~3700 words.
(2026-06-14) Heart of Fear: Blade Lord Ta'yak	Almeiria, Anareline, Atley, Caspis, Colson, Estel, Peixin, Shine, Shun, and Bun push further into the Empress Shek'zeer's stronghold, this time fighting their way through the training quarters, slaying a number of mantid instructors and the Blade Lord Ta'yak. ~3900 words.
(2026-06-07) Heart of Fear: Imperial Vizier Zor'lok	Almeiria, Anareline, Atley, Caspis, Colson, Estel, Gwenivene, Shine, and Shun begin the push into the Empress Shek'zeer's stronghold. The first major enemy they face is Zor'lok, the killer of the paragon Malik. ~4100 words.
(2026-06-05) Poetic First Aid	Melancholy gets some lessons in First Aid from Bishop Mordecai Aspenwood, and shares some of her own possibly teachable skills. 6k~ words. Personal Plot.
(2026-06-05) An Interlocking of Brightness	Silvestre has successfully proposed (officially officially) to Cressidha Aspenwood, and now all he needs to do is get the perfect ring. Rings. 2k~ words. Personal/Romance Plot.
(2026-06-01) An Appropriate Amount of Good and Bad News	Colson's return from the Dread Wastes permits him enough time to visit his sister Cressidha, and discover what her latest big news is (good), and reveal his own about the origin of the sha (bad). 1400~ words.
(2026-05-31) The Truth of the Mantid (Post Squad RP)	With the Klaxxi's respect gained at last, Colson returns for good back home to Mordecai, with a soul made heavy with the truth of the mantid's origins and their ultimate loyalties and values. 2500 words.
(2026-05-31) Revelations (S20 E9 - White Squad Log)	White Squad frees the final paragons and joins them to break the Empress' siege of Klaxxi'vess. Many things are revealed -- most importantly, the fact that they have fewer friends than they thought.
(2026-05-24) Once in a Hundred Lifetimes (S20 E8 - White Squad Log)	It's paragons as usual for White Squad… and then it's not, as the momentous moment of triumph arrives. We have nothing to fear but fear itself, and also death, as Almeiria points out. It turns out we have plenty of both to fear. A hundred human lifetimes is roughly nine thousand years, for those doing the math along at home.
(2026-05-17) Pleasantly Survived (S20 E7 - White Squad Log)	The Klaxxi once again call on White Squad to handle an infestation of "soft ones." White Squad is beginning to find their fellow soft ones as annoying as the mantid do. They are recruited (unwillingly) to the crew of a (shipwrecked) fishing boat. Estel and Colson feed the otters. Almeiria and Shine are both exasperated, mostly for different reasons but sometimes for the same reason. Anareline is willing to help if it's on the way.
(2026-05-17) Not Scouting For Date Locations (Post Squad Log)	Colson returns home from White Squad for his brief reprieve from the Pining, and to let Mordecai know about feeding cute otters clams, and oh yeah, there was a giant leviathan kraken several Cressidhas big. 1400~ words.
(2026-05-10) Rescue Remedy (S20 E6 - White Squad Log)	White Squad returns to check on the pandaren of the Sunset Brewgarden, who are definitely still there. It's time to follow up on the last verse of the ancient beer recipe and/or prophecy.

Title	Summary
(2024-11-04) C.A. Journal 29	Colson describes what Cobalt Company did to obtain the World Pillar fragment within Deepholm of the Plane of Earth, and what a jewelcrafting paladin might do on his own. 1k words exactly.
(2022-11-08) C.A. Journal 28	Colson considers the way Outland has been knit together, focusing in particular on the Sin'dorei and their Prince. 890-ish words
(2022-10-24) C.A. Journal 27	Colson updates his journal on White Squad working in Outland once more to help the Kirin Tor with a princess, er, mage in a tower. 340-ish words.
(2022-09-19) C.A. Journal 26	Colson updates his journal on the happenings of the Scourge Invasion and being part of major historical events. 780-ish words.
(2022-08-24) C.A. Journal 24 and 25	Colson writes about what Blue Squad has been up to in Shadowmoon Valley as they aid the Wildhammer Dwarves, from the final task of Miss Bubbles to the nature of corruption. 1600-ish words.
(2022-06-29) C.A. Journal 23	Colson does the math of the ruthless calculus of war and the necessity of taking life to preserve life.
(2022-06-14) C.A. Journal Entry 22	Blue Squad's adventures with rocks, dirt, soil, earth, whatever you want to call it.
(2022-06-10) C.A. Journal Entry 21	Colson compares the Azeroth Goblins with the Ethereals, and reflects on the experiences of Blue Squad in the Mana Tombs.
(2022-06-03) C.A. Journal Entry 20	Colson's reaction to the recent outings of Cobalt Company in offering aid to the Sha'tar, where they engaged in necromancy, and rescued several scouts from an awful fate.
(2022-05-28) C.A. Journal Entry 19	Colson considers the relationship a servant of the Light has with death, and discusses some of his experiences with resurrection and sacrifice.
(2022-05-16) C.A. Journal Entry 18	The day after Colson takes over Blue Squad for the day, Colson writes about the experience and what Blue Squad was able to accomplish.
(2022-05-09) C.A. Journal Entry 17	Colson writes about the battle tactics behind groups and armies, and the threads of leadership that lead from what Blue Squad uncovered about the orcs around the Allerian Stronghold.
(2022-05-03) C.A. Journal Entry 16	Colson, after a long pause, resumes his journal for Posterity, speaking about his marriage, Zangarmarsh, the Legion, and the Scourge.
(2022-03-18) C.A. Journal Entries 13, 14, and 15	Entries for Colson's Posterity Journal,13 - Zangarmash, 14 - Wedding Reveal, 15 - Pre-wedding angst
(2022-02-21) C.A. Journal Entry 12	A naaru, a Twisting Nether portal, a Nelf, and a marriage walk into a bar…
(2022-02-02) C.A. Journal Entries 9, 10, and 11	Colson reports on the Cursed Undead Army, the state of Honor Hold, and what to do about Mordecai Harbrooke. [No actual pastry bags were harmed in the making of this journal.]
(2022-01-24) C.A. Journal Entry 7 and 8	Colson remembers a vow he made years ago at the Battle of Mt. Hyjal, and reflects on White Squad in Outland.
(2021-12-21) C.A. Journal Entry 6	Colson puts to words the thoughts he has on Saidan Dathrohan, and the truth of the Scarlet Crusade, and how they relate to his own beliefs about what it means for a paladin to be "holy."
(2021-11-29) C.A. Journal Entry 5	Colson considers his experiences in the army, the recent endeavors of Blue Squad, and his place within the Company. 1,300-ish words.
(2021-10-28) C.A. Journal Entry 4	Colson speaks about the Sunken Temple, dragons, the Light, and others. 1200-ish words.

Title	Summary
(2026-09-05) AH101: Cosmology and Mythos - Bertrand	Bertrand's homework.
(2026-08-11) I Do My Best Work From Within	Estel stops by Almeiria's room in the Shrine to offer some treats, request a lesson, and talk about the kids. ~1.9k words.
(2026-06-20) That's A Ghost	Guess who's haunted? Celaven's haunted! Alaisa has some recommendations. ~1.2k words.
(2026-05-28) Aftermath of the Golden Vale Victory (Vale Campaign)	The Battle for the Golden Vale has ended successfully by any regular measure of a military battle, but that doesn't mean everyone is affected by it the same way, and some are still learning how to swim through the brutal currents. 6k~ words. World Plot.
(2026-05-25) Filling Up on Sunlight	After the Empress's attack on Klaxxi'vess, Shine leaves the sha-corrupted land to visit Lena in the Vale. ~3k words.
(2026-05-24) A Sign of Reckoning	Bryn Baird returns from his trip out to Lion's Landing with some news, and some casual questions about weddings out of curiosity, among other questions. Melancholy has snacks and some answers, and as always, she's on the lookout for more signs -- some more literal than others. 4600~ words. Personal Plot.
(2026-05-23) Camping in the Vale	Silvestre and Cressidha go on a camping trip in one of the peaceful areas of the Vale, prior to the conclusion of hostilities. Alongside learning about the mechanics of food and shelter outdoors in Pandaria, they learn more about one another. ~15k words
(2026-05-21) The Lady and the Tiger	Baird stops by to congratulate his friend Sil on his engagement. To congratulate him on finding out he's engaged, technically.
(2026-05-14) The Movement and Change of Dancers	While keeping her mind busy after a fight with the sha, Melancholy stumbles on a familiar poem, and takes it to its reader. Aze suggests a walk out into the Vale far enough out to play instruments loudly without having the pandaren come running to investigate. 6k~ words. Personal Plot.
(2026-05-01) Friendships and Courtships (and Ships)	Bryn Baird has questions for Sil Silentstep about noble girls and courtship. Cressidha Aspenwood joins them sooner than they think she does.
(2026-04-25) A Growing Degree of Trust	Anareline leaves a report (for Ben and Atley) and a letter (for Caspis) at the Serpent's Spine wall drop. ~800 words
(2026-04-24) A Pandarian Reunion	Mordecai drops in on the newly-arrived Hazans and gives Ben a reprieve and a bagel.
(2026-04-19) Let's Gogu to the Mogu(Vaults)	With the Mogu Vaults secured, Lena Shine obtains permission for an educational field trip for her apprentice Melancholy, and firepower back up and specialists Baird and Aszera. It turns out there's a poem for just about every situation, and a ghost for every occasion. 12k~ words.
(2026-04-17) Soft, But Useful	Anareline, Estel, and Shine continue their diplomatic efforts, which involves service to both the mantid and (unknown) the Shado-Pan. Along the way, they discuss families and child-rearing, like one does. ~1700 words.
(2026-04-17) A Melancholy Letter, Then	Melancholy has reflected on how her friend Theris won't know the context of her opinions and thoughts on poetry going forward unless she tells him about it, and so, a letter, then. 2300~ words.
(2026-04-16) The Protagonist and the Warlock Apprentice	After an adventurous day working with the Golden Lotus in the Vale, Melancholy and Cressidha share a dinner to discuss fashion and fate. 3500~ words.
(2026-04-15) Letters at the Wall (Ana, S20E2)	Anareline leaves two letters at the wall -- one a report for the local Cobalt officers (Ben and Dane), and the other a personal letter to Caspis.
(2026-04-13) The Sha of Hatred (S20 E2 - Blue Squad)	Blue Squad tracks Suna to a yaungol village lost to Sha madness; Atley nearly succumbs to his own hatred before being pulled back, while Peixin protects, Shun stays disciplined, Kenelly endures the Sha’s touch, and Arric steadies the group—reaching Suna too late and learning the fight is within.
(2026-04-11) Vale Campaign: Lakeside Service	Bun, Caspis, Lena and Shine continue the fight at the Golden Stair, and then spend some time assisting at the nearby Whitepetal Lake, which is peaceful except for the killer fish and the mogu scouts. ~3200 words.
(2026-04-07) Mogu Cannon Road Trip	After a successful cannon heist, Baird, Lena, and Melancholy escort the lovely lady through the southern Pandaren jungle to her new home at the Lion's Landing harbor. They take turns on who chooses the songs on the radio. 9700~ words.