When he heard that Patrick was going to formally launch an offensive against the undead, Salorian immediately volunteered to take on the task of clearing out the Scourge. Toward the Scourge that had attacked Quel'Thalas and killed His Majesty Anasterian, Salorian felt nothing but a deep desire to kill.
The matter of the offensive was settled, but the troops at Northpass Tower still needed a commander.
Patrick glanced around at everyone present and suddenly spotted an old acquaintance: Hawkspear, Alleria's adjutant. He was exceptionally capable and commanded great prestige among the Farstriders. Since he was also Alleria's adjutant, he could keep the ranger officers who served the Windrunner family in line.
Seemingly noticing Patrick's gaze fall directly on him, Hawkspear understood at once. "Does the Regent intend to send me to the Eastern Plaguelands?"
Patrick nodded in confirmation. "After thinking it over, I believe you're the most suitable candidate."
"Finally, it's my turn to show what I can do!" Hawkspear had long wanted to go out and fight. Watching his colleagues leave for one campaign after another-the battle of Eldre'Dani, the battle of Caer Darrow Island, the battle of Silithus... Hawkspear had been bored out of his mind in Quel'Thalas.
"I need you to lead troops into the Eastern Plaguelands and establish a camp at Northpass Tower. I'll also ask the Magisters' Legion to send mages to convert Northpass Tower into a mage tower. Once rebuilt, Northpass Tower will not only serve as a place to station our troops, but also accommodate trade, daily life, and other needs, making it easier for us to interact with the humans of Lordaeron. In time, once construction is complete, Northpass Tower will become part of Quel'Thalas, and you'll be responsible for defending it."
This would be the third expansion of Quel'Thalas's territory led