Unlike Desolace, which has undergone almost earth-shaking changes, Stonetalon Mountains and Ashenvale have not changed much compared to when Aaron passed by before.
To put it bluntly, Tauren of Desolace asked Aaron to bring a message to the compatriots of Sun Rock Retreat. After the birth of the oasis, it is no longer so difficult for Tauren to make a living. At least there is no need for assistance from the compatriots of Sun Rock Retreat. Even if they move back now, there will be no problem.
In addition, the Stonetalon Mountains are still the same desolate scene, and Ashenvale is as quiet and peaceful as ever. According to the news Aaron heard in Astrana, even the satyrs scattered in the border areas of Ashenvale have become much more peaceful.
Aaron suspects that these actions of Satyr may be related to Xavius. This time when he returns to Nordrassil, he can just talk to Druid to prevent them from being plotted by Xavius again without noticing.
Aaron remembers that a certain Archdruid named Fandral Staghelm was later instigated by Xavius and caused a series of troubles. Last time we met By the time Fandral Staghelm arrived, Aaron had not thought of this incident, and had made up his mind to test Fandral Staghelm's situation next time we met to avoid making the same mistake again.
After entering Mount Hyjal, Aaron and a forest guardian walking through the mountains and forests found out the location of Cenarius, and then went straight to the target with Vereesa.
Cenarius mostly wanders around Mount Hyjal or stays at Ashenvale. On the contrary, he goes to Nordrassil less frequently. This time he is staying outside the temple of Malorne, with some Dryad accompanying him. Druid, a group of people are taking care of this temple enshrining the statue of the white deer Malorne.
"Aaron? Are you back? How is Zaetar?" Cenarius greeted Aaron and asked about his son. However, seeing Aaron with only Vereesa next to him, he already had a bad feeling.
"I rescued Zaetar, but his condition..." Aaron began to talk about his experience on this trip, mainly talking about Zaetar's experience. Cenarius probably wouldn't want to hear Aaron talk about his experience fighting Harpy.
"Zaetar..." Cenarius listened quietly to Aaron and asked a few more questions. In the end, he could only let out a long sigh and said nothing else.
"Alas..." Cenarius sighed, standing on the top of the mountain and looking to the southwest, which was the direction of Desolace. Although it was far away from the mountains, Cenarius seemed to be able to see his son Zaetar.
After listening to everything Aaron said, Cenarius still felt quite complicated. Zaetar originally went to investigate the accident of Desolace, but was bewitched by Princess Theradras and married him. This matter happened in Cenarius seemed to be enough to make him angry, but Zaetar and Theradras gave birth to the ferocious and violent Centaur clan. If Zaetar stood in front of Cenarius now, the king of the forest was not sure whether he would not be able to help but beat his own son.
But what happened next to Zaetar made Cenarius unable to help but feel heartbroken. Not only was his son killed by his heirs, but he also watched Theradras constantly absorb the life force of the earth to maintain his existence. Cenarius can imagine the torment and pain in Zaetar's heart.
What makes Cenarius slightly relieved is that Zaetar has finally gotten rid of Theradras--Aaron thought again and again but did not tell Cenarius Zaetar and Theradras are considered true love, and they decided to atone for their mistakes. When Zaetar completes his mission, Desolace can return to his original vibrant appearance, and Cenarius will also have the opportunity to see his son again.
After standing silently on the top of the hill and watching for a long time, Cenarius could only say in the end, "Zaetar, since he wants to atone for his sins, let him go. That's what he should do."
"By the way, Zaetar said he wanted some people to help him, right?" Cenarius calmed down and looked at Aaron again, "Now you come with me to see Fandral Staghelm. I think he won't disagree with this."
Although Cenarius generally does not participate in the internal affairs of Night Elf, he is also the mentor of Malfurion, and Fandral Staghelm is considered his disciple. This matter is beneficial to nature, so Fandral Staghelm should not object.
"Let's go, I just have something to talk to Fandral Staghelm about." Aaron nodded and followed Cenarius towards where Fandral Staghelm was.
As the person responsible for managing all Druid, Fandral Staghelm·Fandral Staghelm, in addition to quarreling between Nordrassil and Tyrande, is also responsible for organizing manpower to take care of the sleeping bodies of Druid who entered Emerald Dream.
Because many Druid are more accustomed to sleeping in deformed forms, and Druid are closer to nature, most of the places where they sleep are underground, similar to the lairs where wild beasts live. The difference is that a Night Elf-style building will be built at the entrance of the cave to serve as a gate.
Passing through the gate is a hole that looks like it was dug out with sharp claws. Perhaps to avoid disturbing the sleeping Druid, the light in the hole is relatively dim.
Druid can be seen lying casually on the ground everywhere in the winding caves. They may be in the form of Night Elf, or they may be in the form of beasts, and there are even some that are half human and half beast.
"This is Druid," Vereesa was a little surprised. She had often dealt with enemies that could transform into beasts, but this was the first time she had observed them at such a close range.
"The King of the Forest." The Night Elfs who were responsible for taking care of these Druids paid their respects to Cenarius one after another and brought the group to Fandral Staghelm.
"This is a good thing, I will redeploy manpower right now." Fandral Staghelm agreed happily after listening to Cenarius's intention, just like what Cenarius just said to Aaron, Druids will not refuse this kind of thing, but this manpower cannot be sent out by Fandral Staghelm if they want. Who let too many Druid go to Emerald Dream?
Seeing that Fandral Staghelm seemed to be about to enter Emerald Dream, he hurriedly stopped him. "Fandral Staghelm Archdruid, I have something to ask you."
"What's the matter?" Fandral Staghelm's attitude towards Aaron is quite kind. After all, Aaron is also a person blessed by Emerald Dream, although in Fandral Staghelm's heart, he is not as good as Wild God.
"Emerald Nightmare, you know, right?" Aaron considered it for a moment and said.
"Emerald Nightmare?!" Fandral Staghelm and Cenarius exclaimed together, and several Night Elfs on the side also looked over - they were either Druid or Druid apprentices, and they all knew something about Emerald Nightmare.