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| + | [[Image:Dun garok.jpg|thumb|Dwarven siege machines guard the entrance to this mighty fortress]] |
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| + | '''Dun Garok''' is a [[dwarf|dwarven]] fortress nestled into the southeastern hills of [[Hillsbrad Foothills]]. [[Captain Ironhill]] currently leads the fortress's garrison. The [[dwarf|dwarves]] help protect the humans of [[Hillsbrad]] as well as the [[Azurelode Mine]]. |
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| − | |ss = Hillsbrad.jpg |
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| − | |name = Hillsbrad Foothills |
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| − | |races = {{Race|Forsaken}}<br/> {{Race|Dwarf}}<br/> {{Race|Human}}<br/> {{Race|Orc}}<br/> {{Race|Worgen}} |
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| − | |capital = [[Tarren Mill]] |
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| − | |major = [[Dalaran Crater]]<br/> [[Ruins of Alterac]]<br/> [[Sludge Fields]] |
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| − | |minor = [[Purgation Isle]]<br/> [[Ruins of Southshore]]<br/> [[Southpoint Gate]] |
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| − | |affilation = Contested |
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| − | |loc = Central-south [[Lordaeron]] |
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| − | |level = 20 - 25 |
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| + | [[Alliance]] players will find little of interest within the fortress besides the friendly [[Dwarf]] NPCs. |
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| − | The '''Hillsbrad Foothills''' is a large region of the former [[Kingdom of Lordaeron]] and is mostly untouched by the Scourge. This beautiful land is torn by conflict and aggressive expansion of the Forsaken, trying to conquer the whole of Lordaeron for themselves, opposed by dwarves of the Stormpike Clan allied with Bloodfang worgen of the Alliance. Its hills are green and pastoral, its meadows fertile and its soil rich. The Forsaken maintain their holdings in [[Tarren Mill]], which is the largest settlement in this region, the dreaded [[Sludge Fields]], where many terrifying experiments are being performed. As the result of their expansion, the humans of [[Southshore]] were driven off to [[Fenris Keep]] in [[Silverpine]] and the town itself devastated by the [[New Plague]]. |
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| + | The [[Forsaken]] loathe the presence of the [[dwarf|dwarves]] and have several quests for [[Horde]] players that require them to infiltrate Dun Garok. |
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| − | The land also consists of Alterac Mountains and its surroundings, such as [[Dalaran Crater]] and [[Strahnbrad]]. |
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| + | * {{questlong|Horde|30|Battle of Hillsbrad (6)|Battle of Hillsbrad}} |
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| − | Hillsbrad is traditionally the most blood soaked battlefield on Azeroth, despite its pleasant, pastoral setting. In the [[Second War]], it saw several important skirmishes between [[orc]]s and [[forest troll]]s on one side, and [[human]]s and [[high elves]] on the other. In the [[Third War]], the [[Scourge]] wiped out the human town of [[Tarren Mill]], though it was later claimed as the southernmost holding of the [[Forsaken]] and expanded over the years. The undead battled fiercely with the humans of [[Southshore]], until the crushing blow in form of [[New Plague]] rendered the town uninhabitable and forced its inhabitants to flee. Now the expansive Forsaken seek to maintain their holdings in order to conquer the rest of [[Lordaeron]] for the Horde. |
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| + | * {{questlong|Horde|30|Elixir of Agony (4)|Elixir of Agony}} |
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| + | * {{questlong|Horde|30|Humbert's Sword}} |
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| + | ==Cataclysm== |
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| − | The northern part of this region consists of the chilly Alterac Mountains, where the ruins of the city of Alterac have been claimed by a tribe of [[ogre]]s and the majestic city of [[Dalaran]] was once annihilated by the demon lord [[Archimonde]] during the [[Third War]]. The Dalaran mages fought against the Forsaken while they rebuilt their city, only to move the city to Northrend to combat the [[Lich King]]. What little [[Alliance]] activity is left in the region is centered around [[Dalaran Crater]] and the "four fingers" of Alterac, where the [[Stormpike]] with the aid of their new [[Bloodfang]] allies seek to drive out the Forsaken. |
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| + | {{Cata-section}} |
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| + | [[File:Dun Garok (Cataclysm).jpg|thumb|Ghosts of Dun Garok after the [[Cataclysm]]]] |
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| + | Something terrible has happened to Dun Garok during the [[Cataclysm]]. The dwarves are all dead and the area is now haunted by [[Dun Garok Spirit]]s. |
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| − | ==Geography== |
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| − | [[File:The_Sludge_Fields.jpg|thumb|The Sludge Fields]] |
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| − | Though the rest of [[Lordaeron]] was ravaged by the Scourge and twisted into a haunted perversion of its former self, the Hillsbrad Foothills largely managed to escape this fate. It remains the best preserved region of the fallen kingdom, giving travelers a feeling for what the land was like before the Plague. Yet the destructive efforts of the Forsaken threaten this land with devastation. Pine trees dot the ample farmland, and the rolling pastures are frequently crisscrossed with roads leading to the gloomy Forsaken settlements. A river flowing from [[Darrowmere Lake]] in the [[Western Plaguelands]] runs north to south. There are a few small, empty islands off the southern coast, and one larger one, [[Purgation Isle]]. |
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| − | The [[Alterac Valley]] battleground can be found in the zone. |
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| − | ===Maps and subregions=== |
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| − | [[File:WorldMap-HillsbradFoothills.jpg|thumb|300px|Hillsbrad Foothills map]] |
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| − | | [[Azurelode Mine]]{{·}} [[Dalaran Crater]] (<s>[[Dalaran]]</s>){{·}} [[Darrow Hill]]{{·}} [[Dun Garok]]{{·}} [[Durnholde Keep]]{{·}} [[Eastern Strand]]{{·}} [[Eastpoint Tower]]{{·}} [[Sludge Fields|The Sludge Fields]]{{·}} [[Sludgeguard Tower]]{{·}} [[Nethander Stead]]{{·}} [[Purgation Isle]]{{·}} [[Ruins of Alterac]]{{·}} [[Southpoint Gate]]{{·}} [[Ruins of Southshore]]){{·}} [[Strahnbrad]]{{·}} [[Tarren Mill]]{{·}} [[Thoradin's Wall]]{{·}} [[Uplands|The Uplands]]{{·}} [[Western Strand]] |
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| − | ===Travel hubs=== |
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| − | [[File:Ruins_of_Southshore.jpg|thumb|Ruins of Southshore]] |
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| − | ===Adjacent regions=== |
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| − | ! Zone Name !! Faction !! Level Range !! Direction !! Access |
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| − | | [[Silverpine Forest]] || {{Horde Icon Small}} |
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| − | | 10-20 || West |
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| − | | By foot, or by flying. |
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| − | | [[Ruins of Gilneas]] |
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| − | | {{Horde Icon Small}} {{Alliance Icon Small}} |
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| − | | 14-16 || Southwest |
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| − | | By swimming from [[Isle of Dread]], or by flying mount. |
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| − | | [[Arathi Highlands]] |
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| − | | {{Horde Icon Small}} {{Alliance Icon Small}} |
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| − | | 25-30 || Southeast || By foot, or by flying. |
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| − | | [[The Hinterlands]] |
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| − | | {{Horde Icon Small}} {{Alliance Icon Small}} |
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| − | | 30-35 || East |
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| − | | By foot, or by flying. |
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| − | | [[Western Plaguelands]] |
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| − | | {{Horde Icon Small}} {{Alliance Icon Small}} |
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| − | | 35-40 || Northeast |
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| − | | By foot, or by flying. |
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| − | ==Notable characters== |
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| − | [[File:Tarren_Mill_(Cataclysm).jpg|thumb|Tarren Mill]] |
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| − | {{main|Hillsbrad Foothills NPCs}} |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Mag'har|Male}} [[High Warlord Cromush]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Undead|Female}} [[High Executor Darthalia]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Undead|Male}} [[Helcular]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Worgen|Male}} [[Ivar Bloodfang]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Orc|Male}} [[Kingslayer Orkus]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Dwarf|Male}} [[Vanndar Stormpike]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Undead|Male}} [[Dumass]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Blood Elf|Male}} [[Johnny Awesome]] |
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| − | ==Quests== |
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| − | {{main|Hillsbrad Foothills storyline}} |
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| − | ==Resources== |
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| − | [[File:Azurelode_Mine_(Cataclysm).jpg|thumb|Azurelode Mine]] |
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| − | * [[Herb]]s |
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| − | ** {{item|icon=|Briarthorn (Herb)|Briarthorn}} |
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| − | ** {{item|icon=|Bruiseweed}} |
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| − | ** {{item|icon=|Grave Moss}} |
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| − | ** {{item|icon=|Mageroyal}} |
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| − | ** {{item|icon=|Kingsblood}} |
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| − | ** {{item|icon=|Stranglekelp}} |
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| − | * [[Leather]] |
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| − | ** {{item|icon=|Thick Murloc Scale}} |
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| − | * [[Ore]] |
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| − | ** [[Tin Vein]] |
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| − | ** [[Silver Vein]] |
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| − | ==Dig sites== |
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| + | Dun Garok is a dwarf [[archaeology]] [[dig site]]. |
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| − | Hillsbrad Foothills has two [[dig site]]s: |
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| − | #River next to [[Tarren Mill]] and [[Southshore]]; contains [[Fossil Archaeology Fragment]]s. |
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| − | #[[Dun Garok]]; contains [[Dwarf Archaeology Fragment]]s. |
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| − | == Wild creatures == |
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| − | [[File:Nethander Stead.jpg|thumb|Nethander Stead]] |
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| − | * [[Bear]]s |
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| − | * [[Ghost]]s |
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| − | * [[Gnoll]]s |
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| − | * [[Mountain Lion]]s |
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| − | * [[Murloc]]s |
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| − | * [[Naga]] |
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| − | * [[Shark]]s |
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| − | * [[Spider]]s |
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| − | * [[Snapjaw]]s |
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| − | * [[Yeti]]s |
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==Patch changes== |
==Patch changes== |
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| + | *{{Patch 1.4.0|note=There is no longer a hole in the world at Dun Garok.}} |
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| − | *{{Patch 4.0.3a|note=Retuned to 20-25 zone, merged with Alterac Mountains, scenery and quests updated as part of level 1-60 content revamp in Cataclysm expansion.}} |
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| − | *{{Patch 1.6.0|note=The pair of gryphons guarding the entrance to the Hinterlands have finally decided to stop staring at one another and will now wander around the entrance to the pass.}} |
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| − | ==External links== |
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| − | {{elinks-zone|267}} |
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| + | == Memorial == |
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| + | An [[In Loving Memory|in-game memorial]] for Anthony Ray Stark (1961-2005), a friend of one of the developers, can be found south of here. |
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Revision as of 06:39, 23 January 2011
Dwarven siege machines guard the entrance to this mighty fortress
Dun Garok is a dwarven fortress nestled into the southeastern hills of Hillsbrad Foothills. Captain Ironhill currently leads the fortress's garrison. The dwarves help protect the humans of Hillsbrad as well as the Azurelode Mine.
Alliance players will find little of interest within the fortress besides the friendly Dwarf NPCs.
The Forsaken loathe the presence of the dwarves and have several quests for Horde players that require them to infiltrate Dun Garok.
Quests
[30] Battle of Hillsbrad- [30] Elixir of Agony
- [30] Humbert's Sword
Cataclysm
Ghosts of Dun Garok after the Cataclysm
Something terrible has happened to Dun Garok during the Cataclysm. The dwarves are all dead and the area is now haunted by Dun Garok Spirits.
Dun Garok Digsite
Dun Garok is a dwarf archaeology dig site.
Patch changes
Patch 1.4.0 (2005-04-19): There is no longer a hole in the world at Dun Garok.
Memorial
An in-game memorial for Anthony Ray Stark (1961-2005), a friend of one of the developers, can be found south of here.
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