You can settle your personal dispute after we've found my brother. Malfurion Stormrage: I expect you both to stay focused on your task. Maiev Shadowsong: While you're gone, we'll set out and try to pick up Illidan's trail. I will enter the woods and attempt to commune with the land itself. Malfurion Stormrage: These forests have suffered grievously. I was told that its kingdoms-both human and elven-were consumed by the undead Scourge. It is the homeland of the Alliance that aided us at the Battle of Mount Hyjal. Malfurion Stormrage: This land is called Lordaeron, Maiev. Transcript Intro Maiev Shadowsong: Our forces will be ready to move out soon, although we still know next to nothing about this strange land Illidan has run to. Retrieve the hidden resources to allow the purchase of mercenaries and other supplies. Kael'thas has stashed some gold and lumber nearby.
Knowing that it the river would lead Tyrande into the heart of Undead territory Prince Kael'thas warned Maiev that they had to rescue her, only to be bluntly told that Tyrande was a soldier who knew the risks and that he would have to honor his end of the agreement now.
While this tactic did destroy the undead, it also destroyed the bridge and Tyrande was swept down the river. However the Scourge appeared in greater numbers and Tyrande made the decision to use while standing on the bridge in order to stop the Scourge from following the Elven forces. Moving as one the elven forces were eventually able to escort the caravan across the river Arevass after fighting their way through Scourge forces. The two elven forces quickly encountered into an agreement with the night elves would help the Blood Elves escort their caravan to safety and in return the blood elves would help them hunt the demon they were seeking. After agreeing the Night Elves moved inland and soon encountered Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider and the Blood Elves (surviving High Elves who renamed themselves in honor of their fallen.
SummaryÄeciding to commune with the land Malfurion departing from his companions but not before reminding them to focus on Illidan, and not their personal dispute with one another. Three days later, on the western coast of Lordaeron, the night elves venture cautiously into the shifting shadows of Silverpine Forest.