Precisely for that reason, if Thrall recognized the Kingdom of Stromgarde and the Kingdom of Kul Tiras on behalf of the Horde, and Patrick then extended an olive branch to the two of them, Tandred and Galin Trollbane would probably be smiling even in their dreams.
Patrick Cabrolon had been one of the attendees at the Alliance of Lordaeron summit. Both Tandred and Galin had attended that summit in Lordaeron City, so naturally, they knew the only High Elf present at the meeting. If they gained Patrick's recognition, life would become considerably easier for Kul Tiras and Stromgarde.
Archimonde's death in battle at Mount Hyjal had marked the end of the Third War. There was a reason the Kingdom of Stormwind's overall strength had soared to the very top of the continent's kingdoms in those few short years. The refugees from the other human kingdoms had helped the Kingdom of Stormwind become the leader of the Alliance.
In his memories, the Cenarion Circle had spearheaded the Battle of Ahn'Qiraj. Although the Alliance had prepared for war with all its strength, the most enthusiastic participants had been the Dwarves of Ironforge, not Stormwind City, the Alliance's leader. Thus, even if Kul Tiras and Stromgarde sent envoys to attend the meeting, as long as the neutral organizations present agreed, the Horde, as the inviting party, would naturally have recognized their status as kingdoms. If that happened, Tandred and Galin would no longer need to act at Stormwind City's pleasure.
"For this Battle of Ahn'Qiraj, the Night Elves and Ironforge have already made it clear that they will spare no effort in facing the coming campaign. I imagine you have all heard of the War of the Shifting Sands a thousand years ago. Both the Cenarion Circle and the Dragonflights suffered devastating losses,