At the royal residence in Theramore, a meeting of vital importance was beginning.
Bang, creak, creak, creak.
Knights clad in heavy armor pushed open the weighty doors of the conference room. Bright, warm sunlight poured through the widening gap into the dark hall. The dark red carpet and mahogany conference table seemed to come alive in the sunlight, and a distinctive gleam shone on the meticulously polished tabletop. Yet the darkness being driven away carried none of the strange smell of damp gloom exposed to sunlight.
This hall, reserved for a special purpose, had dedicated caretakers. Since its construction, this was the first time it had served an important purpose.
Queen Caliea, wearing a pale red coat and holding the Scepter of Orsis and the Silver Crown, was the first to enter the hall. Behind her came King Varian of Stormwind City, Magni Bronzebeard of Ironforge, the Night Elf High Priest Tyrande Whisperwind, and Daelin Proudmoore of Kul Tiras.
The five Alliance leaders entered through the door on the left.
At the same time, the Orc Chieftain Thrall, the Troll Chieftain Vol'jin, the Goblin Trade Prince Gallywix, and the tallest of them, the Tauren Chieftain Cairne Bloodhoof, entered through the door on the right.
Through the third door at the front entered the Sun King Kael'thas of Quel'Thalas, the Draenei Prophet Velen, and Jaina Proudmoore, attending on behalf of the mysterious Guardian of Ulduar, Dick. The young lady mage was also the host of this emergency Leaders' Conference.
The presence of rulers representing almost every power in the world showed that the matter to be discussed was of the utmost importance. Judging by the angry or indifferent expressions of the rulers taking their seats, it was bound to concern every power.
Theramore had been chosen because of the city's special