It was common for nobles of the same lineage to strengthen their ties through marriage.
The Wrynn Family was following the Lothar City-State into a planar war and would need to rely heavily on the Cassio Family. Medivh had no reason to refuse the marriage.
A few days later, Medivh and Katarina's wedding was held in grand style in Kurd City. The Wrynn Family and the Cassio Family became close allies who recognized one another.
The Loran Family and the Cassio Family were minor branches of equal standing within the Osman Lineage. The Wrynn Family kept its noble surname and did not adopt the Cassio name.
According to the customs of the Gevot noble lineage, the Wrynn Family would eventually take the surname of the senior Osman Family.
Katarina was talented. In her early twenties, she was already a high-level Third Rank Knight.
Noble families were sincere about such matters. They wouldn't deceive their allies in a marriage meant to seal an alliance.
For this marriage, Medivh offered three hundred Humming Alchemical Ballistae and fifteen Fierce Lion Magic Rune Armaments as the betrothal gifts.
Marquis Cassio returned the favor with a large quantity of magical materials and a batch of ancient bones, completing an exchange of interests.
This exchange would continue: the Wrynn Family would supply the Cassio Family with magical alchemical products, while the Cassio Family would provide magical materials and ancient bones.
Each side got what it needed, and together they moved forward. Everyone had a bright future.
"Rhine, thank goodness this boy didn't inherit your lovesick nature!"
Besides Grandpa Draven and Second Elder Udir, Medivh and Katarina's wedding had another special guest: Rhine.
The Red Dragon Queen already knew that Rhine was the father of Shyvana's partner. At Shyvana's request, Rhine was permitted to leave the Blackstone