"Look at our new city!"
Varian Wrynn, the king of Stormwind City, pointed toward the towering fortress before them.
As he spoke, he led the knights through the equally tall and imposing main gate in single file.
Bolvar Foxtain walked at the head of the group. Though the paladin was powerfully built, he looked tiny beside the gate, almost like a gnome.
As the others entered, they examined the thick outer walls and sturdy architecture, nodding in approval.
"Your Majesty, how is the reconstruction of Stormwind City progressing?" Reginald Windsor asked. The paladin had spent the past few months leading troops to clear out the remnants of the Horde in the south, and this was his first time returning to Stormwind City.
"Quite well!" A smile appeared on Varian's face.
"I'm very pleased with the Stonemasons' Guild's work. My people and I are grateful to them. They are highly professional craftsmen, with superb skills that rival even those of the dwarves. With their help, the restoration of Stormwind City will soon be complete." He smiled at Windsor and said, "I must say, every copper we've spent has been worth it."
"In fact, our most miraculous craftsman is right before us." The Stormwind King pointed toward a sturdy man ahead, who was talking to several workers covered in dust.
He had black hair, and his dark green eyes seemed to shine.
He turned toward them, as though he had heard their conversation.
"Mr. Edwin VanCleef, leader of the Stonemasons' Guild, and the man in overall charge of both the restoration of the Kingdom of Stormwind and the construction of Nethergarde Keep here." Varian smiled at him and beckoned him over. "Mr. VanCleef, I trust all the work is proceeding smoothly."
"Indeed it is. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty," VanCleef