Stromgarde.
In Stromgarde, Danath, who had returned to his homeland, joined Galin in consolidating Stromgarde's remaining forces and drawing up new plans for the army, urban development, and food production. Even Duke Falconcrest, the leader of the Syndicate band of rogues, took part in their discussions.
After so many years in Outland, living each day unsure whether they would survive the next, returning home felt wonderful. Compared with the Wildhammer Dwarves, Danath had actually fared reasonably well. Kurdran in particular, along with all the Wildhammer Dwarves he led, had spent years in that godforsaken backwater, Shadowmoon Valley. Their lot had been truly miserable. Only after returning to Azeroth did the former Outland Expeditionary Force finally let down their guard and enjoy a good night's sleep.
"The terms promised by Regent Cabrolon of Silvermoon City are all here. What do you think?" Galin and Falstad had already read the document Patrick had personally signed. Its terms were very tempting, and even Kurdran and Danath's return had been arranged on Patrick's instructions. In Galin and Falstad's eyes, these things offered Aerie Peak and Stromgarde every benefit and no harm.
After returning home, Danath and Kurdran could only sigh over Alterac's complete destruction and Arthas's betrayal. The once-mighty Kingdom of Lordaeron had actually been destroyed by its own crown prince. That was truly difficult to accept.
What had happened to Aerie Peak and Stromgarde filled Danath and Kurdran with even fiercer anger. Dalaran had never seen eye to eye with Aerie Peak or Stromgarde. Those mages who considered themselves superior had never thought anything of small nations and minor powers like theirs.
Back when Terenas had wanted to install a puppet and rebuild the Kingdom of Alterac, Dalaran had constantly obstructed him. Not only had it ruthlessly suppressed Lord Prestor, the best candidate