On the run from former allies, can Sindara survive their attacks? A short story written by Zam user Poldaran.

From behind a nearby tree came a voice. "I think that's enough of that," it said. Sindara breathed a sigh of relief as Wizard Yadier, now in charge of Dalaran's security forces, stepped into view.

"Do not interfere in our internal affairs, dog of the Kirin Tor!" the gnome growled.

"Unfortunately for you, this became my affair as well the moment you set foot in Dalaran." He smiled at his friend. "You see, Sindara here is the oldest biological offspring of the late Lord Wintermoon. As such, she is technically the Lady Wintermoon. Here in Dalaran, we may be a Mageocracy, but we still have strict laws about attacking any of our nobles. That leaves you with two choices. Either you can call this a misunderstanding and leave this city at once, or I can have the two dozen battle mages surrounding this place take you into custody and you can explain to your masters how you chose to cause a major diplomatic incident." He smiled beatifically at the gnome. "The choice is yours, though I really would recommend you choose to leave."

Rage burned in the gnomes eyes as he glared at Sindara. "We'll leave, but do not think this is over, Oathbreaker. You'll have to leave this city sometime." He and the surviving warlocks departed.

Sindara smiled wanly at her friend. "Thanks, Yad. I don't think I would have survived much longer."

"Think nothing of it. Just doing my job." He gave her a strange look. "Hey, Sin, you have something on your forehead."

She reached up, worried by his statement. He fears were confirmed when she felt small horns, no longer than an inch, protruding from her skull. With some concentration, she was finally able to get the horns to recede. "Thanks. Would have likely gotten some funny looks walking through town with those," she said with a halfhearted chuckle.

It seemed that she did not share her half sister's immunity to the corrupting influence of magic. If she kept using that spell, she would one day find herself locked as a demon.

It would only be a matter of time.