In fact, every member of the Silvermoon Council complained about its inefficiency, so why did none of them do anything to change it?
Wasn't it because each councilor represented a different interest group? None of them made decisions lightly, and even when they did, they weighed every possible consequence.
When deciding on a matter in the Silvermoon Council, the ideal outcome was for the faction one represented to reap handsome benefits if it succeeded, while bearing no responsibility if it failed.
The next best outcome was to gain nothing from success, but under no circumstances could the interest group one represented suffer a loss. So whenever a matter came to a vote, everyone cautiously waited for others to vote first, then carefully considered which side to support.
In a case like Sylvanas's, if she succeeded and the war ended in victory, everything would be fine. But if she failed, her future would become difficult.
It would not simply be a matter of losing her position as Burning Legion Commander. Even if she succeeded, the prestige of victory might keep anyone from openly making trouble for her for a time. If anyone tried to undermine her in secret, her mother would still be there, and they would not dare go too far.
But... what about later? What if something happened?
Lireesa Windrunner shook her head. All four of them were discussing the matter, yet they could not reach an agreement. Although Alleria supported her too, that support was clearly far from firm.
Lireesa Windrunner knew that if the war developed in a way that favored Sylvanas's proposed action, Alleria would certainly take Sylvanas's side. Alleria and Sylvanas were both her daughters; she knew them all too well.
*It looks like I'll have to go to the Royal Palace and speak with