After the War

"So Nathanos took the Rune Stone?" Archmage Rommath could not believe his ears. His eyes questioned whether Aethas had made a mistake, but the Sunreavers Archmage did not change his account.

"Regent?" Rommath looked at Alleria, who had her back to everyone. At a time like this, she should say something. "How should we resolve this matter?"

Alleria did not want anyone to see how pale she had become. When Rommath spoke, she only grew more irritated. "How are the people of Golden Mist Village?" she asked softly.

"Most of them have already woken up," Vareesa said. "No one was injured."

"Did they show any abnormalities?"

The Ranger-General raised an eyebrow and summarized what the Sin'dorei had said. "They said it only felt like they had taken a nap. Nothing strange."

"That's good." Alleria had been about to sigh, but the Archmage's sudden roar unsettled her thoughts again.

"I cannot agree." Rommath objected loudly. "Are you planning to ignore Nathanos's actions?"

"What attitude do you think the Regent should take, then? Gather an army to attack Forsaken territory? Or send someone to confront Nathanos?" Vareesa shot back.

"Why not..." Rommath turned to face Vareesa. "I mean the first option."

The Ranger-General was about to refute him when Countess Liadrin stepped forward. "When we were on the Isle of Thunder, we were surrounded by a Forsaken army. Fortunately, we escaped without mishap, but it also showed us their military strength. The Sin'dorei have only just gone through the Battle of Orgrimmar. To deal with them now would be..."

Silence fell within Sunfury Tower. Alleria was relieved that most of them were sensible. Once Liadrin voiced her opinion, the aggressive Archmage finally fell quiet.

"You may all leave. I need some time alone to think."

Her advisors departed one after another. The