After winter arrived, Dalaran was not as quiet as it had been in previous years.
The atmosphere of war with the Horde had long since spread through the city, making it very busy even in the depths of winter...
Although the vast majority of the wizards in this city of magic were "noncombatants," that did not stop them from beginning academic research and discussions on the war against the Horde!
For example, one wizard of the School of Evocation had proposed sending several powerful wizards deep behind enemy lines to blow up the Stonewrought Dam on Loch Modan's central lake, turning its waters into a torrent that would surge into the Wetlands and flood the Horde camps there.
However, the plan had been rejected due to strong opposition from several dwarf mages.
Several enchantment wizards responsible for studying Orcish had also expressed their hope that as many orcs as possible could be captured alive, so they could interrogate them for more information about the orcs' organization, habits, and personalities...
Yet this was equally difficult to accomplish. Under the influence of demon blood, the bloodthirsty orcs would fight to the very last second in almost every battle rather than be taken prisoner.
Another brown-robed divination mage had stressed that he had seen the future: the Horde would be no match for the Alliance. He therefore hoped that all citizens of Dalaran would stand united and remain firm in their courage and determination to resist the Horde.
Of course, Dalaran's wizards were already doing so without his "prophecy."
Most of it was research of little value, but the spirit of diligent study and fearlessness in the face of danger and hardship still deserved recognition.
After several days of flying, Karin, Kel'Thuzad, and Khadgar arrived in Dalaran.
Their first stop was the