Because of the Draenei, after Outland entered Azeroth, Shattrath naturally became Alliance territory and one of its important cities.
The Holy Light around A'dal flickered rapidly. Ishanah, Yrel, Velen, Hala'nim, Maraad, and the many other Draenei leaders beside him did not understand what was happening and hurried to communicate with him.
Ever since entering Azeroth, the people of Shattrath had felt much more secure. No one knew how much longer that shattered world could hold on, but now that they had entered Azeroth, at least their future was assured.
However, because of the Blood Elves, they could not feel completely at ease. Shattrath was naturally Alliance territory, but a blood feud lay between Shattrath and Silvermoon City. Although Shattrath no longer feared Kael'thas, Patrick belonged to Silvermoon City too.
After the Battle of the Sunwell, Patrick's reputation had reached Shattrath. With the Northern Expedition, the Cataclysm, and a series of other events, Patrick had grown stronger and stronger, and Shattrath's sense of crisis had returned. If Patrick attacked Shattrath, the city would once again be living on borrowed time.
The Holy Light around A'dal flashed violently. Even when Varian had brought Anduin to him and asked him to remove the Old Gods' curse, A'dal had not felt such tremendous pressure. Although A'dal could not dispel the Old Gods' power, he could still suppress that curse temporarily.
Patrick's figure gradually appeared in the air. The surrounding Garrison Commanders and guards instantly drew their weapons, and even Maraad brought out his signature Hammer of the Naaru.
"He means no harm." A'dal stopped flickering and once again emitted a gentle glow. A clear stream of Holy Light energy, like a flowing brook, reached everyone.
A'dal told those present through telepathy that Patrick meant no harm, but everyone remained on guard.
Patrick did not