News from the West

"If Grizzly Hills and Stormheim hold so many secrets, then the Reliquary is willing to serve you, Warchief Rend." At Blackrock Stronghold, High Examiner Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher readily agreed after hearing Rend's words.

The ancient Dwarven city of Thor Modan and the legendary Titan laboratory of Ulduar held enormous appeal for the Reliquary. They could also use them to crush their rival, the Explorers' League.

Knowing that the Explorers' League's advance party, including Brann Bronzebeard, had already reached Howling Fjord, Rend hurriedly urged, "High Examiner Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher, I hope the Reliquary can reach Northrend as soon as possible. The sooner, the better. Only then can you draw the attention of your old rivals in the Explorers' League."

In truth, High Examiner Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher would have preferred otherwise. He wanted the newly expanded Reliquary's Blood Elves to conduct their investigations in Northrend alone. Yet he also knew that once he appeared in Northrend, his rival Brann Bronzebeard would certainly rush over.

"Rest assured, Warchief Rend. The Reliquary is always prepared. We can enter Northrend quickly through Eldre'Thalas's portal, without enduring the hardships of sea travel," High Examiner Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher replied with a smile.

When Rend heard High Examiner Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher mention Eldre'Thalas's portal, he immediately grew excited. "Eldre'Thalas has reached Northrend? That truly is good news."

Besides Sun King Kael'thas Sunstrider, the Blood Elf Ethereum possessed the fully restored floating city of Eldre'Thalas. Eldre'Thalas had risen from Feralas and flown to Northrend to join the northern campaign, powered by a vial of water from the Well of Eternity.

"Yes, Warchief Rend. Eldre'Thalas has already flown to Dragonblight. It is said that they encountered Dalaran there, and the two sides fought fiercely. In the end, the Red Dragonflight of Wyrmrest Temple appeared and stopped the battle." As a high-ranking Blood Elf, High Examiner