"Once again the drums of war echo in the distance, calling us forth to battle the vast armies of the Scourge. The dread Lich King, himself, goads us with abomination and mockery as he sits upon his Frozen Throne, anxious for our retaliation.

Once more, we must rally those that would serve Stormwind and the Alliance. We shall take the fight to the frozen wastes of Northrend and smite those that oppose all life in this world. I seek the aid of the Silver Guard, whose might has defended our causes most honorably these many years.

Honor the fallen, call upon your veterans and mount your cavalry. Yet may I rouse your ire and share in the glory as the battle standard of the Silver Guard is planted upon the foot of the Frozen Throne!"

~Marcus Jonathan, General of Stormwind

"This latest affront by the Lich King must be dealt with. Stormwind is doing what we can, but it will require the effort of everyone to overcome. Only after the threat at home has passed can we begin to deal with the Scourge threat abroad. The traitor prince Arthas tests us from his seat of power in Northrend. Rest assured that the Alliance will not sit on its haunches. Preparations are already underway... for war.

Defeating the Lich King and his armies will be a long and challenging ordeal. Death itself must be conquered. Many lives will be lost, but the future of Azeroth depends on our victory.

I only hope that you'll be able to join the battle in Northrend and contribute your skill and strength to the cause."

~Varian Wrynn, King of Stormwind