I agree wholeheartedly! In fact, at Blizzcon 2008, I asked Metzen that very question - "Are we ever going to find out what happened to Alleria and Turalyon? And are we ever going to hear from Deathwing again?". His answers: "We're working on it. And yes.". Little did I know just how emphatic that "yes" was at that time. Now let's just hope the first answer proves true as quickly as the second!

"and Alleria would probably be the best candidate to lead the Elves in Quel'Thalas should she ever return"

She wouldn't exactly be able to lead the Elves of Quel'Thalas because Quel'Thalas is currently Horde Territory. I could see her becoming a leader, or second in command to the Silver Covenant, or another sect of High Elves.

EXCUSE ME? WHO DARES INSULT THE DARK LADY? COME PIG, FACE THE MIGHT OF THE HORDE! LOK'TAR OGAR!

Me thinks Turalyon and Alleria along with Maiev may be characters which blizzard are keeping at hand in case they decide to dev another outland expac, which i find to be the most logical course of move, as i can't think of many place left on Azeroth to explore (maybe an expac completely in the past?). BUT this is way to early for i wonder whats the next expac, personally i love all three aforementioned characters and would love their plot line expanded on (also does anyone know if maiev has any additional lore after BT?)

I'm sorry but I have always viewed Uther as the ultimate paladin. I do not know why he is just my fav lore figure. I always RP him as my teacher when I play my Pally so...yeah Uther FTW.