Second Siege of Khintaset

The Second Siege of Khintaset City, also known as the Second Battle for Khintaset or the Battle for the Sceptre, was a conflict in 31 ADP between the forces of House Blackstone and the Tempest Born Company.

Background
After the failed first assault on Khintaset by Khardron Steelhammer and Velkron Blackstone, the pair chose to seek aid from Velkron's friend and close ally, Dartan Roe.

After discovering the apparent "resurrection" of his lost cousin, Cavil, Velkron decided to bring in reinforcements to secure the city and drive out the forces of his now corrupt House.

Located in the northern deserts of Uldum, the City of Khintaset was once a shining jewel in the Tol'Vir society. After a bloody civil war around 300 BDP however, the city fell into ruin and the adjacent Temple of Uldum became abandoned. The notable location of the city, built upwards along a high cliff, has kept it relatively safe from both spelunkers, fortune seekers, and the dunes themselves.

The main purpose of the conflict is to secure a legendary Tol'vir artifact that has been known to corrupt many over the centuries. The artifact is urged by Khardron Steelhammer to be stored in the Vault of the Explorers, deep within the City of Ironforge.

The payment due from the Explorers League to the Tempest Born Company was estimated at 100,000 gold coins, or greater, depending on the condition of the sceptre upon delivery. As of April, 31 ADP, the sceptre had not yet been delivered, as it was in the hands of Cavil.

Battle
The battle ultimately ran successfully, with two armored assault divisions raining havoc upon the unsuspecting mercenaries in the city. An Air Wing, led by Velkron himself, ambushed the men from the peak, while the Ground Assault, headed by Dartan, speared their way up the city steps to the peak of the Temple. At the peak, a few straggler mercenaries were rounded up and killed, and as the Sceptre was finally recovered by Velkron, a savage act of murder was committed against an old friend of Dartan, named Apollo. Apollo was killed by taking an arrow straight through his neck while protecting Assiar from certain harm. The murderer is still on the run, and Velkron (with help from Elrusyan), is currently tracking his whereabouts.

The employer of the murderer is believed to be Cavil Blackstone.

The current location of the Sceptre of Khintaset is presumably with Cavil Blackstone after he stole it from his cousin Velkron.