Sylvanas finally faced punishment. With Southern Eversong Woods lost, someone had to take the blame.
With the Silvermoon Council speaking up for her, and the reformists lending their support, Sylvanas did not receive any severe punishment.
The Royal Court stripped her of her post and appointed Lor'themar to succeed her as leader of the Ranger Corps. This change in name only satisfied both the conservatives and the reformists, bringing the controversy over the Southern Eversong Woods campaign to a close.
Unfortunately, the territory north of Tranquillien remained in the hands of the Amani Trolls.
Sylvanas hoped the Silvermoon Council would push forward a campaign to reclaim it, but the two Grand Archmages gave her no definite answer.
Southern Eversong Woods had always been a vast, sparsely populated region where few elves lived. With so many rune stones destroyed, retaking the lost territory would require another massive investment of resources.
Most of the country's lords did not care about this southern territory. It was not that they disliked it. Quite simply, war consumed resources, and they would have to supply them.
Capernian had packed her bags early and arrived at Sun Sail Harbor while the morning sea breeze was still cool.
She and Sylvanas had agreed to take a Norwington Family merchant ship to Kul Tiras.
Sylvanas was not accustomed to owing people favors. Rowan had helped her, so she ought to repay him.
Besides, there was nothing for her to do in Silvermoon City. Although Lor'themar was still her subordinate, she had to keep up appearances.
Otherwise, those lords would start whining again, claiming she refused to relinquish power.
"Valeera, dear, how long will it take us to reach Kul Tiras from Sun Sail Harbor?" Capernian asked the young rogue.
Valeera's itinerary was somewhat unusual this time. She also had