Adjutant Lor'themar Theron took the letter, read it carefully, and said, "The Troll forces have already established a firm foothold at Lake Elrendar, and we're being hampered at every turn. Once the troops at Zeb'Sora finish reorganizing, I suspect the Trolls will move to encircle Farstriders Camp overnight. We have no chance of winning."
Sylvanas also understood that the situation had become extremely perilous. "Almost all of the Ghostlands is engulfed in war now, and the troops in Sunlight City are focused on defense. They can't stand against the invading armies. The defenders of An'telas, the Moon Crystal Temple inside Sunscar Peak, cannot be deployed. That is a vital stronghold for keeping Eversong Woods completely secure. We cannot get support from the west."
Finally, Sylvanas's gaze sharpened. "Now we can only rely on ourselves to face those damned Amani Trolls."
Beside her, Adjutant Lor'themar Theron seemed to notice something important. "Lady Sylvanas, the Horde controls Red Dragons and makes them fight on its behalf. The lord of the Ghostlands has no choice but to focus on defense. With no prospect of support from any direction, the troops at our disposal simply cannot fight the Trolls head-on. It's only a matter of time before Farstriders Camp falls."
Sylvanas was still studying the map closely when she suddenly looked thoughtful. "We'll withdraw straight to Suncrown Village now, skirting Lake Elrendar and retreating overnight along the foot of Sunscar Peak. Suncrown Village has a defensive garrison. We can rely on its fortifications to hold off the Trolls. There is also a ferry north of Suncrown Village that connects to Life Forest, where my older sister and brother-in-law have established a fortress and farms."
"Defending Suncrown Village will be safer and more reliable than staying at Farstriders Camp. While the Troll army is still