"And what does this beast lord offer the village in return?" Anduin asks, frowning.

There has to be some reason for this arrangement. From what Anduin has seen of the Beastmaster himself -- merely passing glimpses on the street, but it was certainly enough -- he is an intimidating individual. Along with the creatures he travels with as well... From everything he has seen of the villagers' reactions to the supernatural, he would think that they'd be terrified. And maybe they are. Who is to say this is not a relationship based in fear.

"Has this happened before, for that matter? The volcano? Are -- you not afraid that you should not leave now, in case it does breathe fire?"