Under Broll and Valorn's astonished gazes, Shawn chuckled. "Last night, I discovered that I could already wield the power of nature. Of course, I'm only a beginner. I'm still a long way behind masters like you two."
Broll and Valorn exchanged a glance, both recalling when they had first begun studying the Druidic Path. Despite their diligent efforts and the guidance of renowned teachers, it had still taken them a great deal of time to cross its threshold.
Broll had fared a little better, but Valorn had spent a full six months just figuring out what the Druidic Path was all about.
Broll exclaimed in admiration, "Shawn, you're already remarkable! They say antlers are the mark of the greatest talent a druid can have, but even with these antlers on my head, I had to study the Druidic Path in quiet concentration for three months before I could wield the power of nature. Shawn, you became a druid after listening to me explain the ways of nature for just one month. Your talent is truly frightening!"
Shawn smiled without answering.
After all, he had studied under Cenarius for a month and already had a foundation to build on. His starting point was simply too high. If they truly compared their talents, Shawn might have been on par with Broll, but he certainly wasn't better.
"I need someone to go to Stormwind City and bring back the weapons forged from lightforged iron."
Shawn rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. "Olivia could have gone, but she certainly couldn't manage it alone. Commander Althea, I'm afraid you'll have to send some of the Night Watch to the river in northern Duskwood. A convoy from Stormwind City will take the lightforged iron weapons down the trail to the river, and your people