Although Nash claimed he was ninety percent certain, persuading them to surrender was still difficult—especially when the other side numbered in the hundreds of thousands. Even if they were all females, they were still dangerous.
The female gnolls of the Dark Mountains were much stronger than the gnolls of Transia. If they revolted, the consequences would be terrifying.
The defenders at Fortress Courage had already mobilized to seal off Blackflame Pass, and the soldiers of the Maginot Line had finished resting. Nash couldn't imagine what kind of chaos would engulf Shadowvale if his attempt to persuade them failed.
Most importantly, in the current circumstances, all the fighting and sacrifices would be utterly meaningless for both sides.
With the best of intentions, hoping to "cure the sick and save lives," Nash emerged from the tunnel at dawn, ready to enter Shadowvale and carry out his task.
Lady Adele and her Shadow Agents had arrived ahead of him and already reclaimed an outpost. Members of the Silvermoon Troupe and several leaders of the Shadow Half-Elves were gathered there.
Their purpose was simple and direct.
They wanted to reclaim Shadowvale and complete the transfer of this player territory. It was a promise Lord Murphy had made when evacuating Shadowvale, and the Silvermoon Troupe was determined to claim it.
Lady Water had even drawn up plans for Shadowvale's future.
As the Gnoll Kingdom, under Hogg's leadership, took shape, a trade route to the Dark Mountains would be established. Shadowvale would rapidly prosper once this route for trade with the gnolls was opened. According to Brother Fire's professional investment analysis, Shadowvale would one day become a bustling place rivaling Scarlet Keep.
After all, there was currently only one route from the mainland to the Gnoll Kingdom. The route from the Genoa Peninsula had to cross