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Comment by 2338

Completion of all quests in Elwynn Forest will get you to level 12.

Comment by TheOnyx

This is the starting area for the Human race. Characters start at Northshire Abbey.

Stormwind, the capital city for the Human race, is in the northwest part of this zone.

Comment by 1515

To the west of Elwynn lies Westfall, which is essentially a 12 - 20 zone. The Redridge Mountains lie to the east; you're better off waiting until around level 20 before going there.

Comment by 8385

The quests in northshire abbey are easily done by one's self and once completed will leave you at lvl 6 (at least).

Comment by Kaoswarr

taken from http://www.blizzard.com/wow/townhall/elwynn.shtml

Elwynn Forest is a vast woodland that cradles the Human civilization of Azeroth. Though much of the area was burned or destroyed during the First War - when the Orcs laid siege to Stormwind - the giant trees and lush glades have grown anew. Heavily patrolled by the mighty Stormwind Garrison, Elwynn has remained a peaceful land since the war's end. Several farms stretch across the fertile fields, and the Garrison Guard Towers stand vigilant every few miles, helping to keep the forest safe from the rampaging forces of the Horde. The tranquil forest is also inhabited by wild Boars and Wolves that hunt throughout the woodlands in hope of finding easy prey. Scraggly Gnolls and grimy Kobolds wander the forest's outlying regions, but seldom do these timorous creatures attack property in Elwynn or Stormwind directly. For the most part, Elwynn exudes a feeling of comfort and serenity. However, if travelers wander too far off the main roads they may still encounter hidden dangers lurking within the shadows.

Comment by 52930

Fun times to be had in the Goldshire inn. The human girls are quite easy, and Night Elf women will occasionally stop by and strip for copper.

Comment by Sunsilk

How do you get above the waterfall near Northshire Abbey? I notice theres an area inbetween Elwynn and Burning Steppes everytime I fly.

Comment by 84425

The glorious forests of Elwynn were once peacefully inhabited by nature and wildlife. When the humans settled in, and the First War began, next to all of it's wonderous forests were ruined. Now, it's even worse. Kobolds infest the mines, Defias gangmembers have campsites strewn threw the forests, and have even taken over the Brackwell Pumpkin Patch. Wolves have been afflicted with the mange and attacked farmers. Murlocs have settled along the rivers. Gnolls have also set up campsites. As a new human recruit, you must do your best to end the madness that is defiling the once wonderful forests of Elwynn. Points of interest: Northshire Valley, where Humans begin their journey. Goldshire, the second town you will encounter. Eastvale Logging Camp, where you can learn tailoring as well as receive quests. The Stonefield Farm and Maclure Vineyards, where yet even more quests await. Westbrook Garrison, where you will be recruited to battle Gnolls. And finally, Stormwind City, the glorious capital of Human empire.

Comment by 5363

While you're there, don't forget to check out the creepy children that stand around in the shape of a pentagram upstairs in the house on Crystal Lake!

Comment by 119643

Elwynn forest is the spawning area for humans they spawn in northshire abbey. When you finish the quests in northshire go to goldshire which you can reach by following the southwest rode from northshire abbey goldshire is a small town in the middle of the zone. There are many quests you can get there aswell as you can get quests from many other places in Elwynn. The capital city of the humans is located in the northwest corner of the zone. You should be able to get level 12 by the time you are leaving elwynn forest.

Comment by Rarehunter

The beautiful Elwynn Forest is the home of Hogger, a fearsome gnoll that has become a threat to the peaceful area. Before you leave for Westfall, help out Stormwind a bit by slaying the powerful Hogger. Best of luck! :D

Comment by 141369

If you go to the fargodeep mine when you're mining skill is low, it will increase really fast! By the way becareful if you are in the crystal lake, there is a level 10 elite in there. She will appear at once!

Comment by 146390

Elwynn forest it where all the players hang out. I also hang out there lol

Comment by 98899

Things to Note:

The Darkmoon Faire visits just outside Goldshire every now and then.

East of goldshire, just of the path, you will find the Tower of Azora where alliance enchanters can go to increase their enchanting capabilities.

Human Paladins are sent to Stonecairne Lake in order to complete a quest for their Redemption ability

The Eastvale Logging Camp is a location for quests for low level players and players 40+ can visit it to purchase mounts.

There is a Defias filled little area by a lake, which is seen on the map between Westbrook Garrison and Stormwind. It has low level defias mobs and is often overlooked by the majority of players. To access it, simply go to the area and walk up the hills to the north of the waterfall(there is a discreet path).

Comment by 159774

Thunder Falls is one of the most relaxing sites in World of Warcraft in my opinion. The path is behind Westbrook Garrison and can be a little hard to find but it requires no unusual jumping so going to the site is legal in World of Warcraft. There are very few npcs in this area and very few players show up; the water sound from the waterfall overide most of everything making the sound very relaxing in itself.

Comment by 74126

pentagram+crystal lake(friday the 13th movies)= oMGZ JASON!!! the murder

Comment by trollsrlanky

Horde can get into Northshire Abbey nice and quietly by going over the hills just a bit to the east.

Comment by mmorpgaddict

I think Elwynn is still my favorite zone after all this time. Whenever I make a non human alliance toon I always make the journey to level there again.

Comment by Oxford

There is an area north from Northsire. I've heard about a guy who went there. Can people even go there?

Comment by 180557

Elwynn Forest is the pleasant home of Stormwind City and the basket of human civilization in the east. Surrounded by settled farms, lumber mills, and mines, it's no wonder where the Humans get their grand ideas of a peaceful future.

Comment by 195027

I need help. How do you get to Elwynn Forest from Auberdine?

Comment by 69709

I recently made a dwarf hunter and was wondering how I could travel here from Dun Morogh as a level 12. Help?

Comment by 188522

Cozy place :)

Comment by 194190

Crystal Lake as in Friday 13? Thats nice

Comment by Aristazrael

Another quick fact not too many people seem to know is that should you do all the Quest in Elwynn you'll not only reach around Lv12-13 depending on if you Grind excessively, but you'll also reach Honoured with Stormwind. Anyone taking the time and effort to go around each of the Alliance starting areas doing all of the quests regardless of how low thier level, would reach around Lv15-16 and would be honoured with Stormwind, Ironforge, Darnassus, Gnomeregan and the Exodar. Though not many people do as it's time consuming but it does prolong the enjoyment of the game and lets you meet a lot of new people.

Comment by 360973

Westfall and Goldshire are quite good to raid as low lv Horde, as most NPC are under lv 20. Be very careful of northshire as to prevent sadistic hordies corpse-camping noobs, Blizzard has placed high lv guards.

Comment by 166878

While I'm not usually a ganker like 99.9% of the time, every once and a while I like to dress my Belf pally like a Stormwind guard and stand in Northshire Abby and wait on some lowbie to click on me thinking I'm a quest giver and flag them self for PVP.

Like I said, I don't do it often, but I love to do it every once and a while. It never gets old seeing someone dumb enough to think I'm a quest giver.

Comment by snub999

You can get to the area north of northshire by running over the mountains in the extreme west/southwest of Burning Steppe. You must be level 50+ and having a mount is a good idea. You can see the half finished stuff texturing work up there, as well as chill out at the camp that you always see when you fly over going north of SW. Getting down though is a problem. I jumped off of the waterfall and either the pool at the bottom isn't deep enough or I didn't land it right...

***SPLAT***

Comment by 311102

I'm sorry for posting a question in the comments. May I please have the sound file when you're in the Northshire Abbey?

Comment by Thottbot

Why is there no map of elwynn forest, i have a human paladin with the map would i be able to send that in?

Comment by Thottbot

How do i get from silvermoon city 2 elwyn forest? i have been tryin 2 raid there the past couple of days and no1 will tell me how 2 get there...

Comment by Thottbot

This zone is one of my favorite to raid, so I'm wondering: Are there any goblin vendors or anywhere else that a Horde character could repair armor/buy things?

Comment by Thottbot

I dont think so since it IS a starting ALLIANCE zone.

Comment by Thottbot

is it possible 2 go up near the laes above northshire valleys waterfall because ive flown over it somany times and i jus wondered wats up there?

Comment by Thottbot

It is possible! You have to go through burning steppes. There's a little camp and a fishing hole that drops peaceblooms O_O! I don't know if you can get to the house though! I'm gonna try! =D

Comment by Thottbot

how do i get from darnassus to stormwind? i really need help on this the boat system is really really confusing!

Comment by Thottbot

how do i use cordinates

Comment by Thottbot

i know of a sorta secert area here near SW

Comment by Thottbot

so when the darkmoon faire comes, we hordies can just put together a raid group to go turn in our decks eh :D

Comment by Thottbot

where was that fourth screenshot taken at? ive never seen that stone structure before...

Comment by Thottbot

Im stuck in IronForge looking for a way to get to Storm wind, and i have no bloody clue how! -_- I think I prefered the horde...
Anyone know what zones I need to go through to get there?

Comment by Thottbot

<--- created the bodies with some friends. :D

Comment by Thottbot

...Famous among all RP realms NOOBSHIRE! :D

Comment by Thottbot

Wonder what there gonna make in that space north west of elwynn in that little piece of land

Comment by Thottbot

Love elwynn forest. the background music, the enviroment, quests, NPCs, nortshire abbey, first thing i saw when i started playing WoW.... <3

Comment by Thottbot

anybody even notice that crystal lake is from friday the 13th?

Comment by Thottbot

Your Guide to elwynn forest:

(Elwynn forest is level 5-10 and northshire valley is lvl 1-5. the highest level enemy NPC in northshire is Garrik Padfoot, and he is by northshire vineyyards.

Home to the human race, this faction is considered already a real race. Lol, don't get me wrong here.

In elwynn forest, you can find Goldshire, a small zone town just when you walk right out of northshire. keep following the road until you see a Blacksmith and an inn. before seeing these 2 buildings, you see a house, that has leatherworking and skinning trainers, and some fishing trainers outside it.

The City is Stormwind, the human race's capital city. This is the alliance's main city since it has all class trainers, all profession and secondary skill trainers, inns, and auction house, vendors, a grython master, and The champions hall, which is a place in old town. Generally the champion hall is for 50+ players that are in need of epic weapons, armor, and epic mounts, spending their Battleground Marks, money, and honor.

this zone connects to 3 other Zones: Redridge mountains, westfall, and duskwood.

This place has Fresh Quests, In the means that their quests aren't too hard.

How to get exalated:

Human mounts are horses. To get exalated you must first Reach Northshire in need.
You shall first move into Northshire, the human 1-5 area. As soon as you finished the quests in northshire you should be at least half frendly with them. Move into elwynn forest and do their quests. 1 hour later u should be honored with them.

move into duskwood, do their quests. you literly are now revered.

Now for redridge. this area is level 15-26. btw.
once you have done redridge's quests, in a varitey, you are now exalated. have fun getting your mount! the training shoulsd cost 35g and the mount sohuld be 9g. mounts require level 30 to get.

This Area is Alliance Territory. And I am saying, you shall keep leveling in this zone until you are at least level 12. then you can move into westfall, near forest's edge.

Comment by Thottbot

Memories :)

Comment by Allakhazam

The Lions Pride Inn is the largest building in Goldshire. Innkeeper Farley and Assistant Innkeeper Melika Isenstrider run the inn. When you stay at an inn, you rest very comfortably. Because of this, you become "well rested" much more quickly than you would in the wilderness. When you are well rested, you learn more from experience. You may also speak with any innkeeper to get a hearthstone. You use the hearthstone to quickly return to the Lion Pride Inn. There is a mailbox in front of the inn. You can mail messages and items to other players.

The inn is home to several class trainers, profession trainers and merchants. They include:

First Floor

 Cook Tomas (Cooking trainer)
 Toddrick (Butcher, cooking supplies)
 Barkeep Dobbins (merchant)
 Brog Hamfist (merchant, general supplies)
 William Pestle (Quest giver)

Second Floor

 Zaldimar Wefhellt (Mage Trainer)
 Priestess Josetta (Priest Trainer)
 Keryn Sylvius (Rogue Trainer)
 Michelle Belle (Physician, first aid trainer)

Comment by Allakhazam

from wich npc can i buy the skining knive?

Comment by Allakhazam

in goldshire on my server many of the low level players duel here

Comment by Allakhazam

For those planning prolonged stays in Elwynn Forest, Goldshire will serve as a perfect home. The town features trainers, a plethora of quests that need doing, a robust blacksmith's shop replete with trainers and equipment vendors, and various other amenities. Of note, there is a Fishing trainer at the dock near the town's edge, near Crystal Lake. There is also a renowned First Aid trainer in a room at the Goldshire Inn.

Of note elsewhere in the vicinity, but not within Goldshire's borders, is a small hut high up in the hills near the entrance to Stormwind. A path rises to it from the clearing where Defias Cutpurses are known to roam, Inside this hut is an Herbalism and Alchemy trainer. Both professions compliment each other perfectly, and it's a great spot for new adventurers to set up their first Profession combination. Nearly is the "Crazy Cat Lady", who sells comfortable cages for cats (felines included with purchase). Surrounding her house is a forest area simply filled with Defias Cutpurses and hungry wolves. Adventurers are urged to do their part for the safety of the cats.

Edited, Jan 12th 2007 6:38am by Reinjin

Comment by Allakhazam

Goldshire has to be the best place in Elwynn Forest. Its a great place to hang out and get noobs in you're guild!

Comment by Allakhazam

Northshire Abbey is a small church surrounded by Northshire Valley. The abbey is home to many class trainers, and outside, a small market has been set up by various merchants who carry basic low-level supplies and equipment. Humans begin their adventure here, and the quests offered will help them grasp the very foundations of gameplay. Remember to look everywhere inside the abbey for stairways if you can't find a certain NPC. There are also quest-giving NPCs around the perimeter of the abbey.

While you may want to leave around level 5 or even 4 if you're impatient, there are enough quests and trained skills to keep any player busy until level 7. The abbey is a great home base until then. Afterwards, follow the path to Goldshire and set up your new base there.

Edited, Thu Aug 18 20:10:00 2005

Comment by Allakhazam

The Stonefield Farm is just down the path from Goldshire. Along this path are Forest Spiders and Stonetusk Boars, which are good kill-fodder for those around Level 5 to 7.

The farm itself is visible off the road. More boars and spiders roam the area around the farm, plus a Young Forest Bear or two. If you approach the edge of the farm near the river, be careful. You might get spotted by Level 9-ish creatures called Riverpaws.

Once in a while, a Harvest Watcher, a dangerous mechanical foe that can easily take care of anyone under Level 10, may appear in the actual crop field of the farm. It's an imposing sight, so it's not easy to run into accidentally.

Aside from that, the other buildings of the farm are safe and feature a food vendor and several quest NPCs. A series of quests that require you to run from Stonefield Farm to Maclure Vineyards and back a few times begins here.

Comment by Allakhazam

This cluster of huts and farmhouses is home to several quest NPCs and a vendor or two. It's also a sort of "rival" to the Stonefield Farm just a short distance away, on the other side of the Fargodeep Mine entrance building. Both are farm-type areas.

The place is a great hunting ground for those around levels 4 to 6, due to the nonhostile and relatively weak Stonetusk Boars. If you venture away from the vineyard's borders, you may encounter Young Forest Bears, Forest Spiders, and maybe even a Kobold Tunneler or two that has found its way up into the forest from the Fargodeep Mine. These are all something anyone under levels 5-7 should keep an eye out for.

Edited, Fri Aug 19 18:25:19 2005

Comment by Allakhazam

The Tower of Azora is maintained by the diminuitive Gnomes as a sort of outpost in the ingredient-rich Elwynn Forest. Inside are various NPCs, including trainers for Mages and the Enchantment profession. There are also a couple vendors. All in all, a nice respite from the dangers of the eastern portion of Elwynn Forest.

Surrounding the tower are Rockhead Boars, which are nonhostile, and Gray Wolves, which are. They're both manageable for anyone Level 8 and up. Young Forest Bears are known to saunter by. Be careful if you're below Level 9.

Comment by Allakhazam

Has the artisian enchanter trainer. (At the very top).

Comment by Allakhazam

Ok. Here are the list of quests that starts in Eastvale logging camp:
1. A bundle of trouble
2. Red linen goods
If i forgot some, please reply.

Comment by Allakhazam

This logging camp, surprisingly, is larger than the region's village. Although there is no inn or proper market area, the camp has many residents as Goldshire does. Eastvale has become known as a great place for adventurers to rest their tired feet as they make the journey from Stormwind City to Lakeshire in the Redridge Mountains. The camp's workforce has need of adventurers. The Defias, the forest wildlife, and the carnivorous Murlocs all threaten the safety of the logging camp. A safe logging camp is a happy logging camp, and a happy logging camp is a productive logging camp. A logging camp, namely this one, is also a great place to purchase a happy horse which is the human race's signature mount.

Edited, Jan 12th 2007 6:23am by Reinjin

Comment by Allakhazam

Location?

Comment by Allakhazam

The Jasperlode Mine is a step up from Fargodeep Mine in terms of monster levels, but its layout is more like that of Echo Ridge. There are fewer convoluted paths and open areas than Fargodeep, that's for sure.

Those Kobold Miners who you encountered in Fargodeep are now also wandering around outside, and so are Kobold Geomancers. These guys can use magic, and prefer staying at a distance. A deadly combination can occur if you're occupied fighting a Miner and a Geomancer takes note of you. It'll hang back and pelt you with fireballs, which hurt. Be at least level 8 before coming here, though I heartily recommend level 9.

As you head deeper into the mine, past more clusters of Kobolds, you realize the deepest parts of the mine aren't even in the Kobold's control. Mine Spiders have taken over, and they can poison you. They can be managed at level 9. The very back chamber of the mine is occasionally home to Mother Fang, a named mob and a level 10 spider. I would recommend level 11 just to be safe. That back chamber is often thick with arachnids and getting her alone is difficult.

Comment by Allakhazam

yeah, That guy is pretty rare.. he's in a little corner in the mine that is kinda easy to find... just go up the stairs in the mine then run along a narrow path and youll find him and 2 others, a very easy thing to beat (at level 25 :)

Comment by Allakhazam

Can't seem to find any info on the Taskmaster in the mine. He's much higher level than everything else. Is he part of some quest?

Comment by Allakhazam

Replete with untouched veins of ore and kobolds alike, the Fargodeep mine is not as deep as its name suggests. But it's deep enough to get lost in. Treasure chests are common sights both inside and outside the mine, but the grimy kobolds protect them with tooth and nail. Within the cavernous interiors of the mine, adventurers often run into the greedy Goldtooth who is known throughout Elwynn for his kleptomania. Some of those who have returned from the deepest chambers of the mine also report seeing Narg the Taskmaster himself leading the kobold mining operations. Narg is the leader of the kobolds in Elwynn Forest and is an elite foe to be sure.

Edited, Jan 12th 2007 6:28am by Reinjin

Comment by Allakhazam

Located across the river from the Fargodeep Mine/Farm and Vineyard area, the Westbrook Garrison is a small outpost for the Alliance. There are trainers inside the larger squarish building, as well as weapon and armor vendors.

The forest surrounding the Westbrook Garrison is home to passive boars called Longsnout. Fight them if you're level 10 or higher. They're one of the most powerful passive enemies in the Elwynn Forest region. Also keep an eye out for Riverpaws if you approach the river near the Garrison. They can be challenging if you're under level 9 or so.

Edited, Sat Aug 20 03:50:16 2005

Comment by Allakhazam

Garrison is spelled wrong in the header of the page (not in HTML code heading, the "real" heading). One too many Rs.

Comment by Allakhazam

The Echo Ridge Mine is accessible from Northshire Valley. The mine itself is populated by Kobolds. All the Kobolds inside are workers and laborers, and nonhostile. It's a great bridge between fighting the wolves outside and fighting the Defias across the river.

Edited, Fri Aug 19 22:59:46 2005

Comment by Allakhazam

I'm a newbie, but I got totally pwned in this area by the mobs. Then again, I was going in there solo as a level 7 human warrior. Retrieving my corpse time after time got to be rather annoying. Listen to the warnings and avoid this place until you can take on the numerous mobs here.

Comment by Allakhazam

The lake itself is surrounded by a dense forest filled with Prowlers, and there are camps of humanoid enemies at certain points near the lakeshore. The northwest corner, tucked away in a seldom visited area, is home to an expansive Gnoll Riverpaw campground, and around the entire southeastern side of the lake is an even bigger Murloc camp...I think it qualifies as a town. This area is a definite no-go for anyone below level 10, and even then, it's not really fully explorable until you get near level 12. If you do get a chance to explore, try to get to the chests that spawn in the various encampments. They're filled with valuable items. The monsters here are also known to drop uncommon items every once in a while.

Comment by Allakhazam

Can anyone tell me how to get to this pumpkin patch from Goldshire or the McClure farms, I've got a big pig to kill?

Comment by Allakhazam

Located roughly across the path from the Tower of Azora, the Brackwell Pumpkin Patch probably belonged to some poor farmer who was run out of his home by the heartless Defias that now occupy the area. There are Defias Bandits crawling out of the woodwork. They patrol around the perimeter of the pumpkin fields, and even inside the barn at the north end of the farm. Adventurers may also need to contend with the odd Young Forest Bear. There are Rockhide Boars surrounding the area, as well, but they are of little threat.

Plodding across the pumpkin patch are Princess and her two Porcine Entourages. Acting as her bodyguard, these diminuitive boars will put up a fight if challenged. Adventurers are often tasked with slaying Princess for her gluttonous ways. Far more threatening than pig groupies are Morgan the Collector and his henchmen, who are up to no good inside a cottage on the farm premises. Stormwind Guards have come across evidence that they are involved in a plot to take the gold mined from Elwynn's quarries and use it for their own insidious purposes. If you recover any evidence that this is in fact true, you may be asked to slay the Collector himself.

Edited, Jan 12th 2007 6:18am by Reinjin

Comment by Allakhazam

Crystal Lake, located to the east of Goldshire, is a peaceful lake. At least, on the surface. Mangy Wolves and Forest Spiders prowl the edges closer to Goldshire, but intrepid travelers who chance a swim through its waters should be careful. Murlocs and Murloc Streamrunners populated those small villages, and even an experienced player can fall prey to collected groups of Murlocs. Sometimes travel here is a necessity, especially when crystal kelp needs to be collected, but caution is the word of the day.

Be wary when in this area.

Edited, Jan 12th 2007 6:23am by Reinjin

Comment by Allakhazam

The Forest's Edge marks Elwynn Forest's border with Westfall. This area is the territory of the Riverpaw Gnolls, intelligent dog-like creatures with a tendency to swarm unwary travellers. Their commander, Hogger, is an elite foe who has been causing the Stormwind Guard plenty of problems. A bounty has been posted, promising to reward adventurers who slay him. These quaint woods are also home to the peaceful longsnout, some of the largest boars in all of Azeroth.

Edited, Jan 12th 2007 6:31am by Reinjin

Comment by Allakhazam

The Heroes' Vigil is a large monument hewn of dark stone that stands (for the most part) on the island located in the middle of Stone Cairn Lake. The island is controlled by Defias Rogue Wizards who are in the midst of studying the monument for insights into dormant magics once invoked in its creation.

Edited, Jan 12th 2007 6:44am by Reinjin

Comment by Allakhazam

This is definitely the most dangerous area in all of Elwynn Forest. This is also most likely the Defias' main base of operations, which should give you an idea of how guarded it is. This area, sandwiched between Brackwell Pumpkin Patch and The Maclure Vineyards, is not a farm, but instead mostly plain forest. This part of the forest, however, is roamed by bands of Defias bandits, nosy Young Forest Bears, and even the odd Rogue Wizard. This adds up to an area that players under level 11 should steer clear of, due to all the linking mobs.

The real danger is near the small building at the riverside. This is where the Defias bring all the stuff they steal and pickpocket from the poor farmers and peasants of Elwynn Forest. Defias Dockworkers travel in groups of three around this dock, and they're all level 9. However, if you pick a fight with one, you pick a fight with all of them. Fighting three of these guys at once, plus the risk of attracting additional bandits, is something no one below level 12 should try.

It gets worse. The Defias Dockmaster inside the small building is level 10, and attacking him causes two or three Defias Bodyguards to attack you along with him, and they're also level 10. I would seriously advise against this unless you're level 15 or above. You can take a pounding, and if the Dockworkers outside take notice, things can get very ugly very fast.

Fortunately, you're not required to head into this area very often. Cherish it, and stay away unless you don't mind risking life and limb.

Comment by Allakhazam

Mirror Lake is a rather nondescript part of Elwynn forest, located west of Goldshire, south of Stormwind's gates, and north of Westbrook Garrison.

The area is populated by Mangy Wolves, Forest Spiders, and pockets of Defias Cutpurses and even Bandits. If you approach the waterfall that feeds into the lake, you'll find a path heading up towards the top of the waterfall, and this leads to the oft-overlooked Thunder Falls area. Beware, though, you will have to deal with Defias Rogue Wizards that can make sliced ham out of players below level 9 or 10.

Comment by Allakhazam

well there's a quest for a mage lv10 to fill two bottles with the water of the mirror lake waterfall

Comment by Allakhazam

The Mirror Lake Orchard is tucked away in a rather remote part of Elwynn Forest. That's good, though, because this place can be a deathtrap for anyone below level 10. Firstly, the orchard itself, next to the small cottage, is thick with vegetation, which can hide an entire group of Defias Bandits. So even a level 10 character can die rather quickly at their hands. A Defias Rogue Wizard has been spotted in the vicinity a few times, and they can be threats to characters as high as 11 or 12.

To top things off, a named Defias enemy called Morgaine the Sly makes her home in the cottage by the orchard. Alone, she can be taken safely by a level 11 player, but getting her alone is neigh impossible. You should wait until level 12 before making your first attempt to "free" the orchard.

Comment by Allakhazam

I cannot get this label to show up on the Map screen, nor do i get XP for discovery... is this normal?

Comment by Allakhazam

LOL dude i found this glitch myself like 4 hours ago, and me and my mage friend were slow falling around for like 3 hours trying to find a way to that house. I know which one your talking about exactly, no luck finding a way up either... :( Coming pretty dam close from burning stepps think i might be able to slow fall over to the water idk :/

Comment by Allakhazam

I know a river flows through Northshire Valley, but it's shallow and isn't given a distinct label like Northshire River. I suspect it's the river that flows to the waterfall spilling into the stream in Northshire Valley, but after an hour of rock climbing in Elwynn, I pretty much gave up.

Comment by Allakhazam

there is two ways that i have tried but i cant really get it but the first is by the mountaineers, you go over to the mountains in the direction in SW and there is a place where you can wall jump up... im not a good walll jumper but i have seen others get up there. then you go to the direction of the house and fall down to it. the other way is you go and mount where the cliff is overlooking the river and there is a path to the top of the falls where you get to it. but you have to wall jump a part of it.

happy exploring :)

Comment by Allakhazam

There are also class trainers, merchants, and other quest-giving NPCs around the outside perimeter of the Abbey. There are no profession trainers on the Abbey grounds but an Alchemy and Herbalism trainer can be found in the hills to the east.

To find the Alchemy and Herbalism trainers, go out the south gate of Northshire Valley. Turn west along the base of the hills toward Stormwind. You will come to a Defias camp. Go around or fight your way through. Stay along the hills until you come to a lamppost and some boxes at the bottom of a draw. Go up the draw to a small house, inside are:

 Alchemist Mallory (Alchemy trainer)
 Herbalist Pomeroy (Herbalism trainer)

Comment by Allakhazam

The peaceful Northshire Valley is a safe area for new adventurers (especially Human adventurers, who begin at the nearby Northshire Abbey) to test their skills and learn the ropes. You'll never be very far from Northshire Abbey. The wolves in the area won't attack you unless you engage them first, and the Kobolds setting up camp outside the Echo Ridge Mine are also more concerned with maintaining their camps than attacking passerby.

Edited, Fri Aug 19 23:20:40 2005

Comment by Allakhazam

The Northshire Vineyards seem peaceful when seen from the Abbey or the hills of the Valley. However, as you cross the small wooden bridge, you quickly realize it's crawling with foes. The vineyards, which used to supply the Abbey with plentiful drink, is now taken over by the Defias Brotherhood. Defias Thugs roam the area, and a named Defias called Garrick Padfoot has set up camp near the vineyards, posing a threat to those under level 5 or 6.

Even Level 5 players may have trouble if more than two Defias Thugs gang up on them. Exercise caution and a little common sense before engaging thugs in proximity of their comrades.

Edited, Fri Aug 19 23:22:18 2005

Comment by Allakhazam

Bobosa, you know that the post where made as a "note" by a moderator later on? He did not copy paste.. :P

Btw, what you can do there is climb up and climbwalk in SW.. :P There are 2 possible climbing ways, one from that zone, and one from the rightside (when you look at the big entrance gate, to the right).

Cant give details, to much to write. And in 190 it wont work to climb so, if you havent been there then you have lost some experience. ^^

Edited, Sun Jan 1 21:40:58 2006

Comment by Allakhazam

dunno...not much to do in that spot...but a nice one for guild meetings or something...just getting away from it all

hehe

i like the underground of stormwind better. that is fun.

Comment by Allakhazam

To get to this obscure area, find a rising mountain path along the western hills bordering Mirror Lake. Watch out for Defias Bandits and Rogue Wizards, though.

The area's entrance features a single hut guarded by a half-dozen or so Defias Bandits. They tend to gang up and are best taken by anyone over level 10. Treasure chests may materialize here.

The rest of the area is fairly boring, consisting of rivers and streams winding through the mountains. The end of the river area is over the precipice of the waterfall that can be seen from Westbrook Garrison. Don't try and jump it unless you've got a lot of HP. I tried, and died a fool's death.

Comment by Allakhazam

I haven't found any distinctly labeled area called Thieves Camp in Elwynn Forest...<_<...

Comment by Allakhazam

Across the path from Eastvale Logging Camp, this tower is a fairly simple outpost, though less complex than Westbrook Garrison. A merchant or two sells basic goods within, but otherwise, the only other feature is the view up top.

It watches over both the exit to Redridge Mountains and Duskwood, both of which are not safe to explore by anyone not at least level 15-20.

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