This war is inevitable

"My clan's old man recently used mithril, crystal cores, and sacred wood vines to forge some incredibly tough, razor-sharp arrows. I'm guessing you'd be very interested," Harbek said, clutching the barrel of strong liquor he'd just purchased and taking a swig.

This was an invitation—dwarves and blood elves had been allies for generations, so just hinting at it was enough.

"Once I've escorted our elder back, I'll visit the dwarves," Elanor replied. She took the drink the bartender handed over—a "Sunny Breeze"—and licked it lightly, almost like she was sampling blood.

"I still need to stop by the Mercenaries' Guild to turn in a few missions, so I won't stick around."

With that, the blood elf Elanor downed her drink in one go, displaying a boldness most blood elves didn't usually show. Then, without a trace of reluctance, she turned and left.

"Master Harbek, who was that blood elf just now?" the young dwarf Tordek whispered once Elanor disappeared.