Looking into Danath's deep eyes, Patrick suddenly realized that this might be a move Danath had held in reserve, intended to expand human influence and use it to counterbalance the overwhelmingly dominant Quel'Thalas.
"It would be best if they were willing to join. That way, we could demonstrate our strength to secure peace."
Although Quel'Thalas had a small population that grew slowly, when it came to actual fighting strength, the High Elves, who had always pursued a policy of maintaining elite troops, ranked among Azeroth's finest. The fearless Sunfury and Eclipse Burning Legion, whose members all trained in both magic and martial combat, had taken the demon-infested Black Temple by force. Thus, when Illidan attacked the Black Temple and defeated Magtheridon, the Blood Elves had contributed the most.
With the Blood Elves now so powerful, it was only reasonable for Danath to want to bring Lordaeron into the fold. In terms of national strength, even Kul Tiras, Stromgarde, and Aerie Peak combined were weaker than Quel'Thalas. Danath's actions were understandable.
"Once the situation stabilizes, the entire Northern Continent will be ours. We can develop further trade agreements and strengthen exchanges among ourselves. Tirion has only just driven out the Scourge with the Order of the Silver Hand, and everything across the Northern Continent needs rebuilding. The Alliance certainly won't stand by and allow your resources to drain away or large numbers of your people to return to their homelands. If possible, we can help one another, each contributing our greatest strengths to develop together and achieve shared development across the entire Northern Continent."
Patrick's idea was quite simple. Leaving Kul Tiras aside, since its people were still quite wealthy compared with those of other kingdoms, Stromgarde and Aerie Peak were truly impoverished. Despite Galin's status as a prince, when it