There was not an elf in all of Quel'Thalas who did not hate Dar'Khan. His betrayal had brought such a terrible disaster upon the kingdom. Dar'Khan had once been a senior member of the Council, intimately familiar with the military deployments at the Sunwell and Silvermoon City. He knew the city's defenses inside and out.
Now that he had returned to Quel'Thalas, he had probably discovered Anveena's secret, while the blue dragon had likely been sent by Malygos to investigate where the Sunwell's energy had gone. Patrick considered it. Perhaps I can make use of them.
His people had found peace for the time being, but the territory in the Ghostlands had to be reclaimed. It was the gateway to the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas. Once they had established a foothold in the Ghostlands, they could advance through Elfgate and threaten the Eastern Plaguelands, or fall back to defend Eversong Woods. If this gateway was not in their hands, how could the elves of Silvermoon City sleep soundly?
"Summon every member of the Silvermoon Council. I have an important announcement." Patrick issued the order. Something involving the entire Silvermoon Council certainly could not be a minor matter.
The weather had gradually begun to cool, losing the intensity of high summer. The destruction of Bann'donor had allowed Eversong Woods to feel the sea breeze for the first time. Only then did many elves who had never ventured into the outside world learn that a year actually had four distinct seasons. They had only read about them in books before, and some elves had never experienced them in person.
A Constant Temperature Field had existed within the area covered by Bann'donor, keeping Quel'Thalas consistently warm throughout the year. Even the rain could be controlled by the mages themselves. Magic provided the factors that