The Black Dragonflight's Legacy - A Cinematic Analysis
wowhead.comThe final campaign chapter for Embers of Neltharion became available this week, concluding the story of 10.1. Towards the end of the questline, an important cinematic determines the Black Dragonflight's legacy.
The Black Dragonflight's LegacyThe eighth and final chapter of Embers of Neltharion takes place after the events of the Aberrus raid. We re-enter the raid with Wrathion, Sabellian, Ebyssian, and Emberthal — four characters who represent the legacy of the Black Dragonflight, each a child of Neltharion in their own way. The cutscene begins with Emberthal leaning over a fifth child of Neltharion — Sarkareth — the end boss of Aberrus.
A Flame, ExtinguishedDespite everything, Emberthal seems saddened by Sarkareth's death — a reaction that surprises the ever-brash Sabellian.
Emberthal: May his name be ever remembered. Sabellian: After what he has done, why treat him with such respect?Though her response is about Sarkareth, it's clear that Emberthal's words are hitting home with both Sabellian and Wrathion. Since coming to the Dragon Isles, both Black Dragons have been fiercely competing for the role of the Black Dragon Aspect — a competition that has only since journeying to Zaralek Caverns. However, in Aberrus they saw firsthand what it would mean to truly follow in Deathwing's footsteps — as the Echo of Neltharion used flattery and promises of power in an attempt to convince them to commit acts that they knew were wrong. Both refused, and by the end of the raid, knew Neltharion to be the deceiver. While Sarkareth never learned the lesson of Deathwing's fall, Wrathion and Sabellian have.
Emberthal: He was dracthyr, and his memory will be a lesson. Emberthal: Instead of helping our people heal, he led many to Read more on wowhead.com
