A/N: Please note that this is of course Fan Fiction, therefore the events described would be slightly deviated from the orginal telling.
And nope, I in fact do not own Warcraft or anything else I write about.
Chapter 11 Hopes
As the skies began to darken a great meeting was held for all to attend. Arlandria, all of the high commanders and politicians stood on a low stone platform that was just high enough to overlook the heads of the crowd. The meeting did not last long, for the Elven leaders had no solutions to give to their people at the moment. It was only the hope they could give that the Prince would soon be here, and that he would know the best action to take. The meeting was also to inform of the loss of Lady Sylvanas, and that the new Ranger General to whom all soldiers would now be answerable to would be Arlandria. An offical ceremony was not given, only royality could give such a honor formally.
Nearly everyone was visibly sick and suffering. Hectic cries of despair were shouted as to what to do about their magical needs, the fear was strong that they would all soon die a slow painful death. Already the agony and stress was proving too much for some. Yet nobody was able to give forth any plan or solution to this devastating problem. The next major problem would be that of supplies, especially food. This refuge had not been equipped to substain a community in thousands of years. All the food that the people had was carried with them when they evacuated Silvermoon.
In the midst of the chaos, as shouting and accusations were being thrown around by nearly everyone, the crowd was partially silenced to give Arlandria a chance to speak. She expected this to happen, but was not wholly prepared for it. Arlandria spoke quickly and confidently, she tried to emulate Sylvanas as much as she could.
"We have all lost, we have all suffered, but now is not the time to lose hope. With the right action and spirit we can save ourselves," said Arlandria before giving her first orders as General.
"As for tonight we will double the guard to keep the way safe for the return of the Prince. I also want a volunteer force of Rangers who are capable hunters, they are to scout and hunt the woods in search of any animal that has not been tainted by the plauge. Those are my orders to you, my brave soldiers," finished Arlandria to scattered applause.
The meeting was soon adjourned as the moon began to rise. Fires of mortal flame were lit and passed around the encampment, since none were willing to use their magical powers to light a pure flame. All of the Rangers assembled before Arlandria as positions were set up, others were grouped together and sent out into the woods in search of food. Arlandria was truly dismayed at the morale and strength that remained in the Rangers, it seemed none were prepared for conflict should it come. With all the posts manned and the perimeter well lit, Arlandria walked among the survivors, making sure the peace was kept and helping in any way that she could. She needed to rest badly, but knew at the moment that she could not sleep no matter how hard she tried.
She walked among the poor and rich, sick and dying, giving comfort and hope as best she could. At least these Elves are alive, with their orginal lives that is, and that is far more than many could say at the moment. Shelter here was almost nonexistent, the stone and thatched roofs had decayed long ago. Elves huddled together on the soft ground around the stone, they used whatever cloth that had to cover themselves and tried to rest. So many shook and wept from being deprived of both food and magic, family and friends.
Six hours had passed as seen by the changing of the guard that Arlandria had set up. They moved quietly and saluted whenever they saw her. She had lost track of time as she continued her own patrol, and by now all were asleep or at least quiet. Arlandria closed her eyes for a long moment and decided to finally rest. Prince Kael would be arriving within a few hours and it would do no good for her to be in the same condition as the walking dead.
End of Chapter 11