Yu Lin Bloodhawk actually knew little about this war, but he told her everything he did know. That was better than leaving Alleria in the dark. At the very least, she needed to understand that, in the original course of history, the war would devastate at least the part of Eversong Woods south of the line between Goldenmist Village and the Sun Temple, and many members of the Windrunner family would die.
After Yu Lin Bloodhawk finished telling her everything he knew, he said to Alleria, "I'm taking that little brat Lirath Windrunner with me to the Hinterlands shortly."
"Lirath?" Alleria laughed. "That little fellow is terribly mischievous. He's practically out of control. I'm afraid you won't be able to keep him in line, but taking him to the Hinterlands is a good idea. At least he'll be far from danger."
"Lirath Windrunner wants to join the Eaglewing Regiment," Yu Lin Bloodhawk said with a smile.
"What?" Alleria was astonished. "Why would he want that?"
"I don't know. Perhaps Lirath Windrunner wants to become a general!" Yu Lin Bloodhawk said, smiling.
"He'll definitely become a general one day." A doting smile appeared on Alleria's face. "Of all my siblings, that little fellow is my favorite, so you must help me look after him. Don't let anyone bully him in the Hinterlands."
"If he doesn't join the Eaglewing Regiment, no one will bully him. But if he does, I can't guarantee that," Yu Lin Bloodhawk said. "If he wants to join the Eaglewing Regiment, he'll have to do it on his own merits. I certainly won't help him."
Alleria frowned. She clearly disliked Yu Lin Bloodhawk's attitude.
"The army is a place where strength commands respect, not somewhere for him to flaunt his family background and status. If he wants to