If it were only a matter of spatial rifts, it would have been easy enough to resolve, but with the elementals running amok and Deathwing on the move as well, the situation was serious.
Through Thrall's first-person perspective, everyone saw the entire course of the incident at the Maelstrom. Ragnaros's target was the World Tree, and this was also evidence of Deathwing's return. He had once been a Guardian personally appointed by the Titans, and only he could control the earth of Azeroth.
"We can't just sit back and wait." Varian offered his opinion as a formality, but as far as this meeting was concerned, everyone contributing to a solution was a certainty.
"Lady Tyrande, judging by Thrall's memories, the Firelord has designs on the World Tree. You must inform Malfurion of this. There are already signs of an elemental invasion. Have the Cenarion Circle prepare."
Tyrande glanced at Illidan and Maiev beside Patrick, and the two merely nodded perfunctorily. "I will."
"The Arcane Pact's primary objective is to protect Azeroth. There are many disagreements between the Pact and organizations such as the Earthen Ring and the Cenarion Circle, but those disagreements are merely differences in the energies we use. We all hope to protect the world with the powers we wield, and the primary objective of all three of our organizations is to protect Azeroth."
"So..." Patrick looked around at everyone. "As chief of the Arcane Pact, I say that protecting Azeroth from disaster is the bounden duty of the entire Pact. This time, every member of the Arcane Pact will participate. We will deploy our core combat forces, including the Floating City and the Aircraft Carrier Battle Group."
Having finished, Patrick looked at Medivh and Varian, his meaning clear: *That is my commitment. What are you willing to