Maldra: ... so when I saw we were hurting other dragonkin, I knew I was on the wrong side.
Alexstrasza: But what drew you to their cause? You do not seem dishonorable.
Maldra: No, it was honor that drew me to the cause. The treatment of dragonkin seemed... dishonorable.
Maldra: We cared for this land for centuries without the dragons, but were reduced to mere servants when you returned.
Maldra: So I joined the rebels because we had been pushed aside, expected to serve as though the dragons had never left.
Alexstrasza: Investigator Erima? What do you have to report?
Investigator Erima says: The rebels are stockpiling explosives beneath the city to collapse the aqueduct!
Alexstrasza: Explosives! In my home? You must stop them before they do something unforgivable.
"The dragons believE they're worth more than us. That's why Sendrax had to sacrifice herself, foR a dragon egg that might not even be viable. They say she's a herO, but she's really their victim. Instigator Belaphon"
"FoR 100 Years, theY left us alone, while we tended to "their" isles, guarded "their" cities and roads, and kept the peace. TheY haVe repeated that abandonment 99 more times. Should we welcome them with open arms, and obey as before? -Instigator Belaphon"
"The dragons returned expecting us to Be what we were, but in tHose 100 Centuries, we changed. We grew. We serve them no longer, and are serFs no longer. We've chosen our Path for 10,000 years, and we will do so again. -Instigator Belaphon"
"The dragons have ruled us because theY're stronger than we. But together, in our great numbers, we're stronger than they. If might makes right, then we are right, if we haVe courage to riSe up together. -Instigator Belaphon"
"And so we Swear one and all to the rebel code. No ruler but one's selF. No purpose but independence. No flight but the flightless. -Instigator Belphon"
Rebel Drakonid: We didn't ask to serve the dragons. We didn't choose to serve the dragons. We were simply commanded to. Against our will.
Alexstrasza: We wanted willing allies, not forced servitude. It seems we took their allegiance for granted.
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Rebel Drakonid: Every time there's a war, the dragons send us off to die in huge numbers. They want us to fight for them, but what do we get from this?
Alexstrasza: So many dragons have died to protect Azeroth over the centuries. I had viewed it as us fighting together, not just sending our troops to war.
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Rebel Drakonid: Valdrakken was our home, and the dragons pushed us out when they returned.
Alexstrasza: We always thought of Valdrakken as our home. We must remember it is home to the dragonkin as well.
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Rebel Drakonid: I have my own dreams beyond fighting wars for dragons.
Alexstrasza: I had not considered this. I do not wish to prevent them from pursuing their own dreams.
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Rebel Drakonid: I don't see any reason we need the dragons! They left this land to us for 10,000 years. And everything was fine.
Alexstrasza: That hadn't occurred to me. But surely they must see we need to work together to protect the Isles.
Alexstrasza: Come with me back to Captain Drine, at the entrance to the Rampart. I'd like to discuss what the rebels are saying.
Alexstrasza: Belaphon, this rebellion has gone long enough. As has our poor treatment of the dragonkin.
Alexstrasza: I've asked <Player> to bring you to the Seat of the Aspects so we can discuss the rights and respect that are fair to dragonkin.
Belaphon: I'm glad you've come to see reason! We've fought long and hard for..."
Alexstrasza: Belaphon! This decision comes in spite of your violence, not because of it.
Alexstrasza: Dragonkin - including many of your rebels - are now dead because of this rebellion. Many of them were innocent, and none needed to die.
Alexstrasza: But, in talking with our rebel prisoners, I've come to see our treatment of dragonkin has been, at times, disrespectful, inconsiderate, and unfair.
Alexstrasza: We dragons must hold ourselves to a higher standard, and it shall begin with treating dragonkin fairly and as equals.
Belaphon: That is what I fought for.
Alexstrasza: You, however, must still pay for your crimes.
Belaphon: My actions were to make the plight of dragonkin known!
Alexstrasza: And how many of your own kin were sacrificed so you could make that plight known?
Alexstrasza: However, it's my understanding that you have a way with words, and with quills.
Belaphon: Yes, that is indeed true.
Alexstrasza: From this day forward, we will invite the dragonkin to join us in our work, not demand or require it. With respect as part of the flights, not mere servants of them.
Alexstrasza: If you would willingly put your words and your quills to work explaining these new realities, and this grand invitation to defend Azeroth together...
Belaphon: Yes, I would do this for my people.
Alexstrasza: Then I will defer your sentence while you do this work.
Belaphon: As long as the dragons honor this pact, so will I.
Alexstrasza: Maldra, your assistance has been invaluable throughout this struggle.
Alexstrasza: Would you be willing to take up this invitation? To serve alongside the dragons to protect these isles and Azeroth?
Flametongue: My queen, I am honored by your request, considering my past aiding the rebellion.
Flametongue: I will consider your request, but for now I must decline. It will take time to see if the dragons will truly abide this equal relationship.
Flametongue: If I see dragonkin treated fairly throughout the isles over time, perhaps I will return to offer my aid.
Flametongue: It's much harder to change actions than to make proclamations.
Alexstrasza: I see. I'm sorry to hear that, but you are completely free to make that choice.
Alexstrasza: Your help will always be welcome, should you change your mind.
