After fighting a great battle and returning to Sunlight City, Patrick finally relaxed his taut nerves.
"Thank you for your help, Archbishop Alonsus. I will always remember your friendship in the battle at the Sunwell. When do you intend to launch the Northern Expedition?"
"You are too kind, Regent Cabrolon." Alonsus remained rather reserved. He also knew what Arthas had done to Quel'Thalas. Whatever the circumstances, Alonsus still considered himself a member of the Kingdom of Lordaeron. "The Northern Expedition will begin today. Our armies will depart for Northrend immediately to settle matters with the Scourge."
"Quel'Thalas has also been waiting for an opportunity. Once the Expeditionary Force in Outland has finished its preparations, our first troops and Floating Cities will advance on Northrend together. I look forward to working with you again."
"Thank you for your generosity, Regent. May the Holy Light always watch over you. The Alliance and the Horde have also agreed to the Northern Expedition War. The Lich King's existence threatens the entire continent. Varian and Thrall have both agreed to send troops to destroy the Scourge."
"Then I look forward to our next collaboration. Lordaeron and our nation forged a deep friendship during King Terenas's reign."
At Patrick's words, a sincere smile appeared on Alonsus's undead face. Even now, Patrick had never brought up Arthas or the corruption of the Sunwell. Alonsus also sensed that Patrick might be deliberately playing those matters down to reduce the conflict between Lordaeron and Quel'Thalas. "May our friendship endure."
"One more thing, Archbishop Alonsus." Patrick paused, then said solemnly, "I now announce to everyone that the Azeroth Arcane Covenant is officially established. Its member powers are the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas, the Kingdom of Stromgarde... the Kingdom of Kul Tiras, the Syndicate, Aerie Peak, Coldarra..."
When he heard the Syndicate