Assigning Tasks

Inside Cenarion Hold's command hall, the atmosphere was solemn and subtly tense. Around a rough stone table, the leaders representing the three factions had gathered together for the first time.

The host, Malfurion Stormrage, sat at the head of the table, with Fandral Staghelm standing behind him, his expression grave. The Night Elf Druids naturally exuded an ancient, somewhat exclusionary air that lingered around them.

King Saurfang, the Horde's representative, sat alone on one side. His resolute face was like a sculpture, revealing neither joy nor anger. Behind him stood two Kor'kron Orc captains leading their forces, utterly at odds with the elves' quiet composure.

Across from them were the Alliance representatives. King Varian Wrynn sat upright, his gaze sharp and his bearing inherently regal. Beside him sat Krasus of Dalaran and Kael'thas Sunstrider of Quel'Thalas. Jaina and Deren sat slightly farther back, more like observers.

"Thank you all for answering the summons and gathering here." As the host, Malfurion spoke first, his voice echoing through the hall. "The threat of An'qiraj is drawing ever closer, and the Qiraji have become increasingly active. We must act quickly. Before their main force breaks through The Scarab Wall, we must clear out as many of their outer nests as possible and weaken their strength. I have gathered you here today to discuss a concrete plan of attack."

At his gesture, Fandral immediately stepped forward and spread a hand-drawn map of Silithus across the stone table. Several massive insect nests were marked on it, with two highlighted prominently.

"According to our long-term reconnaissance," Fandral said, pointing at the map, "the two major nests that pose the greatest threat to us and are also the closest are the eastern Rego Insect Nest and the western Hive'Zora. Rego Insect Nest is larger, its swarm more