 Blackhowl | |
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 Lord Hiram Creed, leader of the Blackhowl. | |
| Main leader | Lord Hiram Creed |
| Race(s) |
  Human   Worgen |
| Base of operations | Gilneas City |
| Theater of operations | Gilneas |
| Affiliation | Alliance? (Speculated, Temporary ruse.)/ Independent |
The Blackhowl are a group of Gilneans who are led by Lord Hiram Creed, a Black Drakonid in disguise as an affluent Gilnean Noble. The group is composed of both Human and Worgen Gilneans, and they occupy Gilneas City. The group as a whole have been given Creed's draconic blood[1], which seems to have both enhanced their physical capabilities and keeps them loyal to Creed.
The Blackhowl have apparently repelled numerous Forsaken assaults, as seen in the courtyard of the Stoneward Prison where Creed resides, which is littered with Forsaken corpses. The Blackhowl's status with the Alliance is unknown. Their being Gilneans may mean that Creed has aligned with the Alliance, albeit likely temporarily, to keep his ruse from suspicion within the Alliance, however his ulterior motives are obviously sinister and the affiliation is just for show. They are still openly hostile to Alliance rogues caught during their quest to assassinate Creed, although this may be because they are defending Creed from would-be assassins.[1]
Members
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Blackhowl Bloodhound - Blackhowl Footsoldier
- Blackhowl Packmaster
- Blackhowl Sniper
- Blackhowl Stalker
- / Lord Hiram Creed
Status with the Alliance
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It is very clearly seen that the Blackhowl are hostile to the Horde, namely the Forsaken, as they have obliterated various Forsaken attack attempts. The Blackhowl are seen as and referred to as Gilneans just under the sway of Creed, Given the events following and during the Silverpine Forest storyline, it is likely the Blackhowl are working with the Alliance at the time the player has encountered them. The Blackhowl are seen as openly hostile to Alliance rogues, this may just be either for mechanic reasons or because they (accurately) perceive the rogues as threats to them.
Given that black dragons have been able to sneak into human societies as affluent figures without detection in the past, It is likely Creed had done the same with the Gilneans who he brought into the Blackhowl. Given the methods of subversion, and the use of blood for various benefits having been seen frequently, it is completely possible that most, if not all, of the Blackhowl members had no idea they were being tricked into serving a Black dragon.
The wording of the quest Assassinate Creed, as seen linked below, seems to point to the Gilneans being oblivious to their subversion by Creed.
Aftermath of Creed's Death
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Following Creed's death, it is unknown what happens to the Blackhowl. The rogues are not sent to assassinate any other member of the group, in fact they are to avoid them completely. It is seen very clearly that the Blackhowl are able to handle their own against the Forsaken, as their bodies litter areas of Gilneas City so it is doubtful they would have abandoned Gilneas City or even have lost it to the Forsaken with his death.
Given the circumstance, assuming that the Blackhowl were in fact unaware of their corruption by the dragon, it is likely that the Blackhowl merely re-integrated with the Gilnean forces of the Alliance out in the Ruins of Gilneas, assuming they were aware they even left them to begin with.