Details forthcoming.

We reconize Grand Marshal Garithos, hero of the war against the Scourge.

In the aftermath of Arthas the Betrayers destruction, Grand Marshal Garithos rose up to unite the scattered Alliance forces in a daring campaign to hold off the undead pouring through the Plaguelands and retake Lordaeron. In a cunning stage of small but bloody encounters he was able to destroy a significant amount of the undead forces. Unfortunately for the brave Grand Marshal, he was betrayed by the elven allies lead by Prince Kael.

The Blood Elves had the prestigious task of rebuilding watch towers to help prepare the Grand Marshal's army for the Scourge counter-attack. Instead of finishing the watch towers as ordered the Blood Elves threw their oaths to the Alliance away and joined the foul Naga in their blasphemous search for supreme magical power. When the Scourge attack came Garithos' men were caught off guard and suffered terrible casualties and had no choice but to hold themselves off in Lordaeron.

It was in Lordaeron where Garithos met his end. With a crippled army and hundreds of human refugees he was approached by the Banshee Queen Sylvanis and given the choice to either join her in destroying the Dreadlords of the Scourge or face certain doom. It was a choice the Grand Marshal made for the good of his people and the hope of saving Lordaeron.

Grand Marshal Garithos accepted Sylvanis offer and was instrumental in the defeat of the Dreadlord Detheroc. However upon celebration of their victory the Grand Marshal was betrayed! Lady Sylvanis turned on Garithos and his men and slew them all. Only proving the late Grand Marshal's personal creed to "Never trust an elf!"

The Grand Marshal left behind eight children and two mistresses. On this day, we salute this hero of the Alliance, may his memory live on forever and be a testiment to honor and bravery!

Thanks to Miwan for this amazing portrait of Cydel. I love it!

Resistance moving into the Inner Ring of Blackrock Mountain has been minimal. Small pockets of fanatical Blackrock troops fought bitterly but ultimately had no chance against the lightning quick Cadian forces. With the Inner Ring cleared of enemy combatants, a small precision strike team moved towards the strategically key Orb of Command and tried to apprehend the Scarshield Quartermaster. While tactically unskilled, the Quartermaster put up resistance and did not allow himself to be captured alive. On his persona was discovered documents which came directly from the lord of Blackrock himself. The documents were turned over to a senior GIS operative for further investigation. Cadian Command has not revealed as to what exactly this gem of intelligence information contains. Sources close to the Inquisition do not believe it is the 'smoking gun' needed to prove WCD presence in the arsenal of Blackrock Mountain.

With the Orb of Command now under Cadian control, the Inquisitorial forces will be able to access to the region known as The Blackwing Lair, heart of Nefarius' power. By utilizing the Orb of Command, the Cadians have begun launching strategic strikes and moving initial troops directly into Nefarius' prime stronghold.

Back in Ironforge criticism against the war has been growing. Reputed documentary film maker Murdin Moore has been a opponent of the Inquisition since the enforcement of the Clean Air treaty in Molten Core several months ago. "The only 'weapons' here are those of the Inquisition. They are employing weapons of mass distraction to fool the people of the Alliance into believing their war on Blackrock is noble." claims Mr. Moore.

When asked to respond to the criticisms of the concerned film maker, High Sultan of the Inquisition Draxt Semptus stated "Heresy begets retribution."