It seems to me that Arthorias was distancing himself from the other players, isolating himself to stay above the other players and become a symbol.
To some he would be an example of strength, to others he would be a tyrant trying to leverage control.
However.
To me, he seems to be a martyr.
"Now then everyone let's go over once more what will happen. We will attempt to dissuade the aggressors from further violence. If that plan fails the front group will attack using long range attacks to cause chaos and disruption.
During the confusion it's nearly guaranteed several players will break off from the group when they are attacked by the stronger force in which case, the rest players will quickly, and silently dispatch those that attempt to flee. Four sources say there is already discontent among the aggressors." Arthorias stressed the words silently, he didn't want the other players to catch wind of what was happening.
After another breathe Arthorias continued "Next when the players have broken into disarray, the frontal team will engage the aggressors. Now here is where you all come in, this is where you come into play."
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