After the battle at Deatholme, Patrick had utterly destroyed the traitors of Quel'Thalas. Dar'Khan was dead as well, and Patrick kept the traitor's head. A man like Dar'Khan, who feared for his life when faced with great undertakings yet risked it for petty gains, would never amount to anything. His head would be displayed in Silvermoon City to inspire all their people.
With Dar'Khan's death, the Scourge in the Ghostlands lost their last commander, and the Ghostlands War officially ended. All that remained was to send troops to gradually clear out the wandering undead. They could no longer become a force capable of threatening Quel'Thalas's safety. Restoring order throughout the Ghostlands was within reach.
After receiving temporary healing from the priests, all the wounded soldiers began withdrawing with the army, along with the injured blue dragon Kalecgos and his companions.
The entire army withdrew to the former site of the Andilien Estate, where they had originally set out. Dragons had powerful constitutions, and although Kalecgos was injured, he recovered like a cockroach after receiving the priests' healing.
Kalec explained Anveena's situation to Patrick. Anveena was the embodiment of the Sunwell's energy. Patrick agreed to keep her secret, but Anveena had to return to Silvermoon City. There was no room for negotiation where the Sunwell was concerned. Kalecgos and Tarecgosa both understood the Sunwell's importance to the blood elves and agreed to Patrick's demand.
Only the Forsaken in the group still looked as though they had something to say, yet they kept hesitating to speak. Finally, Marlen took out a letter and handed it to Patrick. "Regent of Quel'Thalas, this is a letter written personally by our Banshee Queen."
"In addition, we Forsaken have joined the New Horde established by the orc Thrall. Her Majesty wishes to invite the Kingdom of