After crossing the crystal steps, Patrick finally made it inside Sunfury Spire, where a Spellbreaker attendant was already waiting for him. That stretch of arcane crystal steps was covered with all kinds of magical energy fields, from identity verification to spatial stabilization and spell counterattacks-everything was there. It seemed Silvermoon City had hidden depths of its own.
Patrick followed the Spellbreaker attendant onto an open platform. His Majesty Anasterian looked over, dressed in full ceremonial regalia, with a longsword blazing with flames at his waist. Because the Sunstrider family's heirloom was a one-handed sword, every Sunstrider king was not only an exceptionally powerful mage but also an accomplished swordsman.
Behind the king stood a somewhat younger elf, with three magical orbs circling above his head. He looked exceedingly heroic, and spell energy swirled around him. He was a mage of considerable power, and his name was all but obvious: Kael'thas Sunstrider.
"Are you ready?" the king asked.
"Yes!"
"I hereby announce the appointment of Patrick Cabrolon as the sixth Standing Councilor of the Silvermoon Council, entitled to all the privileges of a Councilor. Together with the other five Councilors, he shall govern our Kingdom of Quel'Thalas. Let us wish the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas everlasting prosperity."
A magical image of Patrick appeared in the air. All of Silvermoon City celebrated the appointment of the sixth Councilor. Petals filled the sky, and arcane fireworks displayed their unique beauty overhead in a dazzling riot of colors. With several crisp reports, beautiful blossoms burst open in the sky.
They resembled flowers yet were not flowers, countless times more brilliant than any bloom. They resembled fire yet were not fire, possessing an artistic beauty beyond that of flames.
With the king's appointment, Patrick officially became a Standing Councilor. The Spellbreaker attendant behind him led him