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| name = Etched Sigil
{{infobox faction
 
| image = AllianceCrest.png
 
 
| faction = Alliance
 
| faction = Alliance
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| levelreq = 3
| name = The Alliance
 
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| level = 3
| leader = {{RaceIconExt|Varian}}{{npc||King Varian Wrynn}}<br />
 
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| category = Hunter
{{RaceIconExt|Genn}}{{RaceIconExt|Greymane}}{{npc||Genn Greymane}}<br/>
 
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| start = [[Ilthalaine]] or[[Melithar Staghelm]]
{{RaceIconExt|Jaina}}{{npc||Jaina Proudmoore}}<ref>''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', 167</ref><br/>
 
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| end = [[Ayanna Everstride]]
{{RaceIconExt|Tyrande}}{{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind}}<br />
 
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| experience = 130
{{RaceIconExt|Malfurion}}{{npc||Malfurion Stormrage}}<br />
 
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| rewards = {{cost|||25}}
[[Council of Three Hammers]]<br />
 
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| reputation = +75 [[Darnassus (faction)|Darnassus]]
*{{RaceIconExt|Muradin}}{{npc||Muradin Bronzebeard}}<br />
 
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| previous =
*{{RaceIconExt|Falstad}}{{npc||Falstad Wildhammer}}<br />
 
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| next = {{quest|A Woodsman's Training}}
*{{RaceIconExt|Moira}}{{npc||Moira Thaurissan}}<br />
 
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}}
{{RaceIconExt|Mekkatorque}}{{npc||Gelbin Mekkatorque}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Velen|Small}}{{npc||Velen||Prophet Velen}}<br />
 
| leaders ={{RaceIconExt|Anduin}}{{npc||Anduin Wrynn}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Darius}}{{RaceIconExt|Crowley}}{{npc||Lord Darius Crowley}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Vereesa}} {{npc||Vereesa Windrunner}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Shandris}}{{npc||Shandris Feathermoon}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Brann}}{{npc||Brann Bronzebeard}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Human|Male}}{{npc||Tandred Proudmoore}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Kurdran}}{{npc||Kurdran Wildhammer}}<br />
 
{{RaceIcon|FrostDwarf|Male}}{{npc||Velog Icebellow}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Nobundo|Small}}{{npc||Nobundo}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Broll}}{{npc||Broll Bearmantle}} <br/>
 
{{RaceIconExt|Human|Male}}{{npc||Halford Wyrmbane}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Broken|Male}}{{NPC||Arechron}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Danath|Small}}{{npc||Danath Trollbane}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|High_Elf|Male}}{{npc||Auric Sunchaser}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Human|Male}}{{npc||Mathias Shaw}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Human|Male}} {{npc||Archbishop Benedictus}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Human|Female}}{{NPC||Jes-Tereth}}<ref>[[Grand Admiral]] of the Alliance</ref>
 
| capital = [[Stormwind City]], [[Ironforge]], [[Darnassus]], [[Exodar]]
 
| capitals = [[Theramore]], [[New Tinkertown]], [[Aerie Peak]], [[Honor Hold]], [[Frosthold]], [[Valiance Keep]], [[Gilneas City]], [[Boralus]]
 
| language = [[Common (language)|Common]]
 
| slang = [[Darnassian]], [[Draenei (language)|Draenei]], [[Dwarven]], [[Gnomish]], [[Thalassian]]
 
| races = {{Race|Human}}<br />
 
{{Race|Ironforge Dwarf}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Dwarf|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Dwarf|Female}} [[Bronzebeard clan|Bronzebeard Dwarf]]
 
*{{Race|Wildhammer Dwarf}}<br />
 
*{{Race|DarkIron Dwarf}}<br />
 
{{Race|Gnome}}<br />
 
{{Race|Nightelf|notext}} [[Night Elf]]<br />
 
*{{Race|Highborne|notext}}[[Highborne]]<br />
 
{{Race|Draenei|notext}} [[Draenei]]<br />
 
*{{Race|Broken Draenei}}<br />
 
{{Race|Worgen (playable)|notext}}{{RaceIconExt|Worgen}}{{Race|Worgen}} ([[Gilneas|Gilnean]] and [[Bloodfang]])<br />
 
{{Race|High Elf}}<br />
 
{{Race|Half-Elf}}<br />
 
{{Race|FrostDwarf}}<br />
 
{{Race|Half-Orc }}<br />
 
{{Race|Cenarius' Children}}<br />
 
*{{Race|Frost Nymph|notext}}[[Frost nymph]]<br />
 
{{Race|Ancient}}<br />
 
{{Race|Furbolg}}<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Human|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Human|Female}} [[Half-human]]<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Gryphon}} [[Gryphon]]<br />
 
{{RaceIconExt|Hippogryph}} [[Hippogryph]]<br />
 
{{RaceIcon|Grimtotem|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Grimtotem|Female}}[[Stonetalon]] [[Grimtotem]] [[Tauren]] (shotly)<br />
 
| theater = [[Eastern Kingdoms]], [[Kalimdor]], [[Outland]], [[Northrend]], [[Great Sea]]
 
| pop = 800,000 approx. ([[Church of the Light]])
 
| base = [[Northern Kalimdor]], [[Dustwallow Marsh]], Southern [[Lordaeron]], [[Khaz Modan|Central]] and [[Azeroth (continent)|Southern]] [[Eastern Kingdoms]]}}
 
   
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== Objectives ==
:''Humans, night elves, dwarves, gnomes, draenei, and the savage worgen make up the illustrious Alliance. Proud and noble, courageous and wise, these races work together to preserve order in Azeroth. The Alliance is driven by honor and tradition. Its rulers are champions of justice, hope, knowledge, and faith.''
 
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Speak to [[Ayanna Everstride]] inside [[Aldrassil]] in [[Shadowglen]].
:''In a time when chaos and uncertainty reign, the Alliance remains steadfast in its determination to bring light to the darkest corners of the world.''<ref>''Darkmoon Faire Cataclysm Promotion: Fortune card''</ref>
 
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* [[Etched Sigil]] (Provided)
   
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== Description ==
[[File:Alliance.jpg|thumb|Alliance Logo]]
 
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This sigil was given to me by a messenger from our hunter trainer, Ayanna. It seems Ayanna would have words with you when you have a moment. Read it and bring it to her afterwards.
The '''Alliance''' (aka '''Grand Alliance'''<ref>''[[World of Warcraft]]'' manual, p.171</ref>) is one of two major political [[faction]]s of the mortal races in [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]], its counterpart being the [[Horde]]. The Alliance consists of powerful cultures and groups bound not by desperation or necessity, but by their deep commitments to abstract concepts like nobility and honor.<ref>"[[Beginnings and Ends]]"</ref> The Alliance was once also known as the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]] when its leadership was centered in [[Lordaeron]]. However, the Alliance was forced to move the bulk of its forces to Kalimdor and to the southern Eastern Kingdoms continents of [[Khaz Modan]] and [[Azeroth (continent)|Azeroth]] after a [[plague]] of undeath ravaged the Kingdom of [[Lordaeron]] several years ago. It has since lost many members as well as gained new allies.
 
   
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== Rewards ==
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You will receive: {{cost|||25}}
   
==Major members==
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== Progress ==
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You've arrived, and none too soon, <name>. Welcome to Shadowglen.
The major partners in the Alliance are:
 
   
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I trust my sigil found you in good spirits and health?
* {{Race|Human|notext}} The '''[[human (playable)|humans]]''' of [[Kingdom of Stormwind|Stormwind]].
 
** One of the founding members of the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]] following [[Stormwind City]]'s destruction in the [[First War]]. The city was restored to prominence after the [[Second War|Second]]. One of the last few human bastions not affected by the disasters of the [[Third War]].
 
** Led by King {{npc||Varian Wrynn}}, with his son, Prince {{npc||Anduin Wrynn}}.
 
*** Other leaders include: {{npc||Mathias Shaw||Master Mathias Shaw}} Leader of [[SI:7]] and {{npc||Archbishop Benedictus}}, Leader of the [[Church of the Holy Light]]
 
** Capital is [[Stormwind City]] in northwestern [[Elwynn Forest]], in the continent of [[Azeroth (continent)|Azeroth]].
 
** The [[Kingdom of Stormwind]]'s influence extends into the surrounding lands, they are there strongest in the towns of [[Sentinel Hill]] in [[Westfall]], [[Lakeshire]] in the [[Redridge Mountains]] and [[Darkshire]] in [[Duskwood]].
 
** Other Stormwind strongholds and affiliated towns are [[Nethergarde Keep]] in The [[Blasted Lands]], the [[Rebel Camp]] and [[Fort Livingston]] in [[Stranglethorn Vale]], [[Marshtide Watch]] in [[Swamp of Sorrows]], [[Menethil Harbor]] in The [[Wetlands]] and [[Chillwind Camp]] in [[Western Plaguelands]].
 
***The [[People's Militia]] is a primarily human volunteer military organization based in Westfall and focused on defeating the [[Defias Brotherhood]].
 
** A sizable naval fleet enables Stormwind to expand across the seas, with outposts in the [[Borean Tundra]], the [[Howling Fjord]], the [[Grizzly Hills]] and the [[Dragonblight]] in southern [[Northrend]].
 
** For centuries the humans have been using [[horse]]s as mounts.
 
   
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As I said previously, I am here to train you as a <class>; to tame beasts to aid you in battle; to use a bow with unerring accuracy; to respect the lands which we call home and also the lands beyond.
* {{Race|Dwarf|notext}} The '''[[Dwarf (playable)|dwarves]]''' of [[Kingdom of Ironforge|Khaz Modan]].
 
** The Kingdom of Ironforge consists mainly out of the [[Bronzbeard Clan]] of dwarves, which still reside in the [[Ironforge|ancient city]] of all dwarven clans. They pledged themselves to the Alliance following the [[Bleeding Hollow clan|Bleeding Hollow]]'s invasion of [[Khaz Modan]]. After the [[War of the Three Hammers]], the Bronzebeards gained dominance over [[Kingdom of Ironforge|all]] [[Ironforge]]. During the Cataclysm to prevent the mountain from collapsing. King [[Magni Bronzebeard]] performed a ritual in the heart of Old Ironforge which saved the mountain but the process petrified him into diamond statue. With its king impaired, Ironforge was left in political turmoil after Moira declared her son the rightful ruler of the kingdom. In order to prevent civil war, the leaders of each clan formed a council to govern the dwarf races and share the kingdom.
 
** Led by the [[Council of Three Hammers]], consisting of [[Muradin Bronzebeard]] of the [[Bronzebeard clan]], and [[Falstad Wildhammer]] of the [[Wildhammer clan]], Princess [[Moira Thaurissan]] of the [[Dark Iron clan]].
 
** Capital is [[Ironforge]], located in northern [[Dun Morogh]].
 
**The [[Stormpike clan]] is a respected dwarven clan, and are well known for their fine and discerning tastes<ref>{{quest|Stormpike's Delivery}}</ref> being affiliated with the Kingdom of Ironforge.
 
*** The [[Stormpike Guard]], led by {{npc||General Vanndar Stormpike}}; for more information see more below.
 
** The [[Stonefist clan]] is a small clan that lives in Ironforge.
 
** The [[Three Hammers]].
 
*** {{Race|Dwarf|notext}}The [[dwarves]] of the [[Bronzebeard clan]].
 
**** A [[War of the Three Hammers|long time ago]], the Bronzebeards gained dominance over [[Kingdom of Ironforge|all]] [[Ironforge]], but when the [[shattering]] happens, Ironforge was left in political turmoil. In order to prevent civil war, the other clans of [[the three hammers]] formed a [[Council of Three Hammers|council]] to share control of the Kingdom.
 
**** The [[Explorers' League]], a faction set to uncover the dwarven origins, also has outposts in [[Northrend]] including a base camp in the [[Storm Peaks]] and a small outpost in the [[Howling Fjord]].
 
*** {{Race|Wildhammer Dwarf|notext}}The [[dwarves]] of the [[Wildhammer clan]].
 
**** Based in [[Aerie Peak]], [[Hinterlands]]. Formerly they lived in [[Ironforge]] and their own capital of [[Grim Batol]]; both were abandoned after a series of [[War of the Three Hammers|civil wars]] with the other dwarven clans. Thane {{NPC||Kurdran Wildhammer}} has been placed in command of the Alliance armies in [[Twilight Highlands]] to unite the rest of the Wildhammer clans which have splintered into their own clans and bring them into the Alliance.
 
***** The Wildhammr train [[Gryphons]] for the Alliance.
 
*** {{Race|Dark Iron dwarf|notext}} The [[dwarves]] of the [[Dark Iron clan]].
 
**** After years of hostilies against the other dwarves, the clan has broken in two. Those under the guidance of [[Moira Thaurissan]] will rejoin the dwarves of Ironforge.
 
** The Kingdom of Ironforge controls several settlements in Khaz Modan, including [[Kharanos]] and [[Thelsamar]]. More distant outposts such as [[Dun Garok]] and [[Bael Modan]] are the result of exploration and service to the Grand Alliance.
 
** The Dwarves, living in the high mountains of Khaz Modan, have tamed and befriended the native [[ram]]s, whom they use as mounts.
 
   
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== Completion ==
* {{Race|Gnome|notext}} The '''[[gnome (playable)|gnomes]]''' of [[Gnomeregan Exiles|Gnomeregan]].
 
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As you experience what Shadowglen has to teach you, come see me—I will be able to help you understand more about your role as a <class> and what you are capable of.
** Cousins of the dwarves, joining with their long-time allies to provide technological wonders to aid the Alliance in its fight against its enemies. Their Long-time capital was [[Gnomeregan]], located in western Dun Morogh, but it was invaded by a race of [[trogg]]s. The gnomes had to flee and find refugee in their cousins' arms in Ironforge, where they built [[Tinker Town]].
 
***After [[Operation Gnomeregan]], the Gnomes established [[New Tinkertown]] as their new base of operations and home while they fight to reclaim their city.
 
** Led by High Tinker {{npc||Gelbin Mekkatorque}}, King of Gnomes.
 
** Gnomish outposts can be found in [[Blade's Edge Mountains]] in [[Outland]] and the [[Borean Tundra]] in [[Northrend]].
 
** The highly intelligent and resilient gnomes have devised their own unique robotic mount to use: the [[mechanostrider]].
 
   
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These are dangerous times, <name>, do not take for granted the skill of your pets—there are things in this world more dangerous than you can imagine. Go with Elune and return to me again.
* {{Race|NightElf|notext}} The '''[[Night elf (playable)|night elves]]''' of [[Darnassus]].
 
** The night elves have lived peacefully for centuries in the shadowy forests of northern [[Kalimdor]] until the events of the [[Third War]] when they allied with the survivors of Lordaeron and the {{npc||Thrall}}'s Horde at the behest of {{npc||Medivh}} in order to defeat {{npc||Archimonde}} at the [[Battle of Mount Hyjal]]. However the continuous deforesting actions of the orcs in the forests of [[Ashenvale]] have forced them to break away from the Horde and remain allied with the Alliance alone.
 
** Led by High Priestess {{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind}} and Archdruid {{npc||Malfurion Stormrage}}.
 
*** Other leaders include: General {{npc||Shandris Feathermoon}} who commands the [[Sentinel|Sentinel Army]].
 
** Capital is [[Darnassus]], located on the new World Tree of [[Teldrassil]], which was [[Stormrage|completely healed recently]], off the coast of northern Kalimdor.
 
** The [[Darnassus (faction)|Night Elves]] control directly several larger outposts, including [[Astranaar]] and [[Forest Song]] (jointly with the Draenei) in [[Ashenvale]], [[Feathermoon Stronghold]] in [[Feralas]], the port of [[Lor'danel]] in [[Darkshore]], and [[Sylvanaar]] in Blade's Edge Mountains.
 
** {{Race|Highborne|notext}}The [[Highborne]] have returned to the night elven society, now in Darnassus, after their long exile to make amends and begin to train new generations of night elven [[mage]]s after the [[shattering]]. They also offer their services to the Alliance with [[Reforging]].
 
*** Led by {{NPC||Archmage Mordent Evenshade}}. Other leaders may include {{Npc||Daros Moonlance}}.
 
** The forest dwelling night elves have befriended many beasts and magical creatures over the centuries, including [[Nightsaber]]s and [[Hippogryph]]s (whom they use as mounts) and many other forest animals that helped them in their conflicts like [[mountain giant]]s, [[wisp]]s, [[chimaera]]s, [[faerie dragon]]s and some [[treant]]s.
 
   
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== Quest progression ==
*{{Bc-inline}} {{Race|Draenei|notext}} The '''[[draenei (playable)|draenei]]''' of [[Exodar|the Exodar]].
 
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** Refugees of the [[eredar]] race fleeing their corrupted brethren, seeking allies to fight against the [[Burning Legion]]. They lived on Draenor until the orcish onslaught, and fled from the Legion and the forces of {{npc||Illidan Stormrage}} by stealing the Exodar, one of the satellites of [[Tempest Keep]].
 
** Led by the Prophet {{npc||Velen}}.
 
** Long-time capital was [[Shattrath City]] on [[Draenor]], now known as [[Outland]]. Current capital is the Exodar, located in the western portion of [[Azuremyst Isle]], off the coast of northern Kalimdor.
 
** Draenei outposts include [[Azure Watch]] on Azuremyst Isle, [[Blood Watch]] on [[Bloodmyst Isle]], Forest Song (jointly with the night elves) in Ashenvale, the [[Harborage]] in the [[Swamp of Sorrows]], the [[Temple of Telhamat]] in [[Hellfire Peninsula]], and [[Telredor]] in [[Zangarmarsh]].
 
** {{Race|Broken|notext}}A sect of the [[Broken]] have also joined their unmutated brethren, under the leadership of [[Farseer Nobundo]]. Some Broken in the Alliance serve as shaman, like Nobundo, and some work as laborers within the Exodar itself.
 
** The draenei have brought with them their huge [[elekk]] beasts from [[Outland]], whom they use as mounts.
 
   
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== Patch changes ==
[[File:Worgen artwork1.jpg|thumb|Worgen]]
 
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*{{C-inline}} {{Race|Worgen (playable)|notext}} The '''[[worgen (playable)|worgen]]''' of [[Gilneas]].
 
**Formerly one of the strongest of the human nations, Gilneas was one of the founding members of the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]], sealing itself off from the world after the [[Second War]] to avoid being brought into "other people's conflicts". Eventually the Worgen managed to breach the land and started spreading their curse amoung much of the populace. They officially rejoined the Alliance when the Night Elves managed to save them from invading Forsaken.
 
** Led by {{npc||Genn Greymane||King Genn Greymane}}
 
*** Other leaders include: {{npc||Lord Darius Crowley}} who leads the [[Gilneas Liberation Front]] (GLF)
 
** Long-time capital was [[Gilneas City]] in central Gilneas. Following the Cataclysm and the [[invasion of Gilneas]], the survivors have settled in the night elf capital of Darnassus, at [[The Howling Oak]].
 
** Other towns include [[Duskhaven]], [[Stormglen]] and [[Keel Harbor]] in Gilneas, [[Surwich]] in the [[Blasted Lands]], [[Talonbranch Glade]] in [[Felwood]] and [[Raven Hill]] in [[Duskwood]]<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/downloads/ssotd/images/screens/ss1327.jpg</ref>.
 
** The [[Gilneas Liberation Front]] consists of Gilnean's who stayed behind to protect their homeland.
 
*** The survivors of [[Hillsbrad]] that fled to [[Fenris Isle]] have willingly taken the Worgen Curse and have joined the GLF to get revenge on the Forsaken and bolstering the Worgen numbers.
 
 
===Alliance Task Forces===
 
[[File:Allianceraces.jpg|thumb|right|''Alliance Races'' by Chris Metzen[http://www.sonsofthestorm.com/viewer.php?artist=metzen&cat=warcraft&art=23]. From left to right: [[High elf]], [[half-elf]], [[night elf]], [[dwarf]], and [[human]].]]
 
;Azeroth Forces
 
The uneasy truce between the Alliance and the Horde in the aftermath of the Third War was soon broken when several battlegrounds between various forces of the factions have erupted:
 
* [[League of Arathor]] - The main force of the nation of [[Stromgarde]]. In order to supply their war to reclaim the [[Arathi Highlands]] (and help supply themselves and The Alliance with valuable resources) the League has invaded the [[Arathi Basin]] along with Forsaken forces, with whom they fight vigorously over the rich land. Led formerly by {{NPC||Sir Maximus Adams}} and currently by {{NPC||Radulf Leder}}.
 
* [[Stormpike Guard]] - A dwarven expedition to the [[Alterac Valley|Valley of Alterac]] in order to search for relics and treasures from the past, have led to open war with the orcs of the [[Frostwolf clan]] that resides in the southern parts of the same valley. Led by [[General|General ]]{{NPC||Vanndar Stormpike}} and based in [[Dun Baldar]].
 
* [[Silverwing Sentinels]] - The continuous deforesting efforts of the [[Warsong Outriders|Warsong Orcs]] that have settled in southern [[Ashenvale]] have left the sentinels no choice. The Silverwing sentinels wing was appointed to begin a massive push of the orcs out of the elven homelands. Led by {{NPC||Su'ura Swiftarrow}} and based in [[Silverwing Grove]].
 
* [[Baradin's Wardens]] - A fierce army that has historic ties to the island stronghold of [[Tol Barad]]. They have joined the forces of the [[Alliance]] in an effort to repel the [[Horde]], gain control of the strategic island and re-open the island to serve as a prison once again. Led formerly by {{npc||Duke Reginald Baradin II}} and currently by {{NPC||Marcus Johnson}}.
 
*{{Race|Wildhammer dwarf|notext}} [[Wildhammer dwarves]] of the [[Twilight Highlands]] - Various warriors of the [[Wildhammer clan]] battle against the Horde [[Dragonmaw]]s in the [[Twin Peaks]] in a attempt to effort a battle against the [[Twilight's Hammer]] and defeat all enemies.
 
**[[Firebeard clan]] led by {{NPC||Keegan Firebeard}}.
 
**[[Thundermar clan]] led by {{NPC||Colin Thundermar}}.
 
**[[Mullan clan]] led by {{NPC||Duglas Mullan}}.
 
**[[Moore clan]] is a small clan with unknown lead.
 
   
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== External links ==
;Outland Forces
 
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* The [[Sons of Lothar]] – Remaining members of the former [[Alliance Expedition]] to [[Draenor]] following the [[Second War]], who were joined by the new forces of the Alliance with the re-opening of the [[Dark Portal]].
 
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** Consists mainly of humans, high elves ([[Quel'Thalas]]'s [[Elven ranger|rangers]]) and [[Wildhammer clan|Wildhammer dwarves]].
 
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** Stationed mainly in [[Honor Hold]] in [[Hellfire Peninsula]], [[Allerian Stronghold]] in [[Terokkar Forest]] and the [[Wildhammer Stronghold]] in [[Shadowmoon Valley]].
 
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* {{RaceIcon|Broken|Male}}The [[Kurenai]], or "Redeemed", a surviving clan of [[Broken]] draenei residing in Outland, Nagrand. They are led by {{npc||Arechron}}.
 
 
;Northrend Forces (Alliance Vanguard)
 
* [[Valiance Expedition]] - The main forces of the Alliance expedition to Northrend, led previously by {{npc||Highlord Bolvar Fordragon}}.
 
** [[7th Legion]] - A group of Alliance veterans from past wars bent on fighting the threat of Naxxramas in Dragonblight.
 
** [[Westfall Brigade]] - Veteren soldiers of the old [[People's Militia]], they are charged with finding a safe route into northern Northrend territories.
 
* {{RaceIcon|HighElf|Male}}{{RaceIcon|HighElf|Female}}[[The Silver Covenant]] - A militant core of high elves that have united under the banner of {{npc||Vereesa Windrunner}} who opposes Dalaran's acceptance of the horde races. They join the Alliance forces in Northrend.
 
* {{RaceIcon|FrostDwarf|Male}}{{RaceIcon|FrostDwarf|Female}}[[The Frostborn]] - They reside in the [[Storm Peaks]], a lost race of dwarves led by {{npc||Yorg Stormheart}} (who is actually {{npc||Muradin Bronzebeard}} with a serious amnesia), and after succeeded by {{npc||Velog Icebellow}}.
 
** [[Frosthold]] is their home city and primary base.
 
** The Frostborn have a special bond with the [[Stormcrest Eagle]]s of the [[Storm Peaks]].
 
* The [[Explorers' League]], led by {{npc||Brann Bronzebeard}}, searches for rare artifacts and digs into dwarven history.
 
 
===Other Members, Factions and Allies of the Grand Alliance===
 
[[File:W3HumanHeroes.jpg|thumb|Notable figures from the Third War, from left to right: {{npc||Muradin Bronzebeard}}, {{npc||Antonidas}}, {{npc||Uther Lightbringer}}, and {{npc||Prince Kael'thas}}.]]
 
* {{Race|Human|notext}}The human nation of [[Theramore]], based in [[Theramore Isle]], [[Dustwallow Marsh]].
 
** Led by the Third War hero of the alliance, Lady {{npc||Jaina Proudmoore}}.
 
** Founded by various human refugees that ventured to Kalimdor in the midst of the scourge onslaught of the third war, coming from all the human nations, although primarily from [[Lordaeron]].
 
** The [[capital]] was [[Stromgarde Keep]], but the majority of the city was lost after the [[Third War]] and now [[Refuge Pointe]] camp is the largest know settlement in the region fully controlled by the [[kingdom]].
 
 
* {{Race|Human|notext}}The human nation of [[Stromgarde]], based in [[Stromgarde]] City and [[Refuge Pointe]] camp, [[Arathi Highlands]].
 
** Current leader is unknown.
 
*** [[Galen Trollbane]] was killed and raised as a Forsaken and is now stationed at Galen's Fall serving the Horde.
 
*** [[Commander Amaren]] by rank is leader for the time being, alongside {{npc||Radulf Leder}}, the militar leader of the [[League of Arathor]].
 
** Stromgarde was the first great nation of the humans (known as [[Arathor]]) from which all other nations developed. However, the nation rapidly declined after the [[Third War]], losing almost all of it's capital city and many other territories.
 
**The [[League of Arathor]], for more information [[#Alliance_Task_Forces|click here]].
 
** The nation to this day fights to reclaim their city, awaiting the return of [[Danath Trollbane]] who vowed to reclaim the city and re-build it too its former glory for the Alliance.
 
** The nation is affiliated with the [[Stormwind (faction)|faction of Stormwind]] and the forces of the [[League of Arathor]].
 
 
* {{Race|Human|notext}}The human nation of [[Kul Tiras]], based in the capital of [[Boralus]], Kul Tiras Isle and [[Crestfall]] Island.
 
** Led by Lord {{npc||Tandred Proudmoore}}. Formerly led by his father, hero of the Second War, the Lord Admiral {{npc||Daelin Proudmoore}}.
 
** An old human kingdom of merchants and sailors. Sustained a heavy attack of the horde forces during the second war, but largely avoided and survived the third war. Many of its citizens joined the expedition forces of Jaina to [[Kalimdor]] where they founded the nation of Theramore (which has the same banner as Kul Tiras what may idicate it being a sub territory of Kul Tiras).
 
 
* {{Race|Human|notext}}[[Morgan's Militia]] of [[Morgan's Vigil]], based in [[Burning Steppes]].
 
** Led by {{npc||Morgan}}.
 
** The militia is affiliated with the [[Stormwind (faction)|faction of Stormwind]].
 
 
* {{Race|High Elf|notext}}The [[Alliance]] [[High elf|High Elves]].
 
** Untouched by fel magic and are loyal to the Alliance who are currently scattered in many Alliance's settlements.
 
*** The [[Highvale high elves]] of the the [[Quel'Danil Lodge]].
 
**** Led by {{npc||Jalinde Summerdrake}}.
 
*** The high elven [[Farstrider]]s who remain loyal to the high elven race (and then [[the Alliance]]) based in [[Farstrider Lodge]].
 
**** Led by {{NPC||Vyrin Swiftwind}}.
 
*** The High Elves of [[Theramore]]
 
**** Led by {{npc||Captain Darill}}.
 
*** The High Elves of [[Allerian Stronghold]]
 
**** Led by {{npc||Auric Sunchaser}}, who is also the High elves representative at the [[Sunwell]].
 
*** The High Elves in Dalaran as part of the [[Silver Covenant]], led by {{npc||Vereesa Windrunner}}.
 
*** Among other places, notabily [[Stormwind]].
 
 
*{{C-inline}} {{Race|Worgen|notext}} The [[Hillsbrad Worgen]] of [[Fenris Isle]].
 
** Led by {{npc||Magistrate Henry Maleb}}.
 
 
* {{Race|Cenarius' Children|notext}}The [[Children of Cenarius]], work closely with the night elves throughout Kalimdor.
 
** The most notable [[Half-Stag]] in the [[alliance]] is {{NPC||Keeper Ordanus}}, son of {{NPC||Cenarius}}.
 
** {{Race|Frost Nymph|notext}}Some [[Frost nymph]]s are within the [[Alliance]], the most notable is {{NPC||Sarendryana}}.
 
 
* {{RaceIconExt|AncientofLore}}{{RaceIconExt|AncientofWar}}{{RaceIconExt|AncientProtector}}{{RaceIconExt|Treant}} The [[Ancient]]s who work in the [[Alliance]]
 
** {{RaceIconExt|AncientofArcane}} [[Ancient of Arcane]] brought to the alliance by the highborne in cataclysm.
 
** Notable and/or proeminent examples are {{NPC||Ivus}} and {{npc||Onu}}.
 
 
* {{RaceIconExt|Human|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Human|Female}} The [[Half-human]]s are in majority into the [[Alliance]].
 
 
* {{Race|half-elf|notext}} The [[half-elves]] of the [[Alliance]].
 
** Many or almost all half-elves are a part of the [[Alliance]] and the most reside in [[Stormwind]].
 
 
* {{RaceIcon|HalfOrc|Male}}{{RaceIcon|HalfOrc|Female}}Some [[half-orcs]] are members of the Alliance (with others being members of the Horde).
 
 
=== Alliance-aligned ===
 
[[File:Heroraces.jpg|thumb|''Hero Races'' by Chris Metzen[http://www.sonsofthestorm.com/viewer.php?artist=metzen&cat=warcraft&art=21]. [[Wildhammer dwarf]] and [[gnome]] (Alliance).<ref>The gnomes and Wildhammer dwarves are members of the Alliance. The furbolgs and pandarens are [[Independent]] though friendly to the Alliance.</ref>]]
 
* {{RaceIconExt|Saber}}{{RaceIcon|NightElf|Male}}{{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female}} The [[Wintersaber Trainers]] in [[Winterspring]]
 
** A group of night elven elite [[saber]] riders that provide their mounts to members of the Alliance who prove themselves worthy.
 
* {{RaceIconExt|Furbolg}} The [[furbolgs]] of [[Stillpine Hold]].
 
**Led by {{npc||High Chief Stillpine}}, the [[Stillpine tribe|Stillpines]] have been cooperating with the draenei, an outgrowth of their good relations with the night elves.
 
*{{C-inline}} {{Race|Worgen|notext}}{{RaceIconExt|Worgen}} The feral [[worgen]] of the [[Bloodfang pack]].
 
** Led by Packleader {{npc||Ivar Bloodfang}}, the Bloodfang pack allied themselves with the [[Gilneas Liberation Front]] and the [[Stormpike Guard]] in the war against the [[Forsaken]].
 
*{{C-inline}} {{RaceIcon|Grimtotem|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Grimtotem|Female}} The fierce and cruel [[Grimtotem tribe]] [[Tauren]] of the [[Grimtotem Post]] in [[Stonetalon Mountains]].
 
** Led by chieftain {{NPC||Grundig Darkcloud}}.
 
** Reached an alliance of convenience with the Alliance at [[Stonetalon Mountains]] thanks for the efforts of {{NPC||Force Commander Valen||Commander Valen}}, {{NPC||Ton Windbow}} and Grundig himself, where both Grimtotem and Alliance would unite against the Horde in the area.
 
*** However, this cooperation may disappear, for the Alliance has plans to end Darkcloud's life.<ref>{{questlong|Alliance|42|Grimtotem Chiefs: Grundig Darkcloud}}</ref>
 
 
==Alliance of Lordaeron==
 
[[File:Lorderan Tabard.jpg|thumb|right|The Seal of Lordaeron is used prominently in Alliance culture.]]
 
{{main|Alliance of Lordaeron}}
 
The modern Alliance is the successor to the Alliance of Lordaeron, which was created at the behest of King {{npc||Terenas Menethil II}} of [[Lordaeron]] and Lord {{npc||Anduin Lothar}} of the kingdom of Stormwind following the [[First War]], five years after the reckoning. The human, dwarf, gnome, and high elf races allied together to fight off the [[orc]]ish [[History of the Horde|Horde]].
 
 
==Aftermath of the Second Invasion==
 
Events of the [[Third War|Second Invasion]] led to an alliance with both the night elves and the Horde. The former became permanent, while the latter did not.
 
 
Following the Second Invasion, many of the surviving high elves rebranded themselves as [[blood elf|blood elves]] and rejoined the Alliance shortly after the invasion, only to leave it again following an attempted purge by Grand Marshal {{npc||Garithos}}. The true high elves remain loyal to the new Alliance, most notably the ones dwelling in [[Theramore]] under Lady {{npc||Jaina Proudmoore}} and {{NPC||Captain Darill}} and in the [[Hinterlands]] at [[Quel'Danil Lodge]], apparently led by {{NPC||Jalinde Summerdrake}}. More recently, high elves have grouped together in Northrend as the [[Silver Covenant]].
 
 
A few years later, the draenei joined the Alliance. Stranded a world away from home, they are trying to establish a new base on Azeroth from the wreckage of the [[Exodar]] as well as gain the trust and cooperation of the Alliance.
 
 
During the events of the [[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm|Cataclysm]], another race joined the ranks of the Alliance; the [[worgen]] of [[Gilneas]].
 
 
==Organization==
 
[[File:Half-orc.jpg|thumb|Half-orc]]
 
 
The Alliance is not a uniform governmental body, but is a coalition of mutual military and economic aid. Housing the Alliance Assembly, [[Theramore]] was once considered the official home of the new Alliance, when Stormwind was bound under [[Onyxia]]'s thrall under the guise of Katrana Prestor. The inability of Stormwind to act forced both [[Theramore]] and the [[night elf|night elves]] to step in, resulting in a growing gap of cooperation between the two continents. This, however, is no longer the case with King Varian's return and the death of Onyxia. Varian's direct aid to the Night Elves has won their trust, and Jaina's constant presence with him as an advisor (and to temper his edges) has firmly reunited Theramore and Stormwind once more.
 
 
In the past, certain rules, customs, and regulations were a constant hindrance to mutual actions across the entire Alliance. This made cooperation sluggish, and considerably slowed the rate at which the Alliance was able to reclaim its former lands and glory. Despite the problems and intrigues within their leadership, all parts of the Alliance are steadfast in their desire to reclaim and rebuild, and all members share a distrust of the Horde. Approximately 800,000 souls belong to the allied races spanning two continents (based on membership numbers of the Church of Light)<ref>''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', ???</ref>. The Alliance is a great and peaceful body overall, their might being legendary, but their desire for peace, even stronger. Above all, where {{npc||Jaina Proudmoore}} and {{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind}} are good at coordinating their efforts on Kalimdor, Lady {{npc||Katrana Prestor}} of Stormwind was doing a fine job of undoing the Alliance in the [[Eastern Kingdoms]],<ref>''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', 163</ref> however she has been slain in lore and King {{npc||Varian Wrynn}} has now taken his rightful place as king.<ref>[[World of Warcraft: Issue 14]]</ref>
 
 
Even now, as always, humans are the glue that hold the Alliance together, being the most numerous and diplomatic of the member races. The armies of Stormwind are stationed through out the Eastern Kingdoms, trying to retake regions such as Duskwood, Westfall, and The Redridge mountains. The armies of Ironforge are mainly stationed in Khaz Modan along with their Gnome allies, and the Night Elven armies are mainly defending northern Kalimdor from Horde's deforestation of the Ashenvale. The remaining Draenei forces are still trying to secure their new home on Azuremyst Isle, and are also stationed in Outland. The recently brought in Gilnean armies are defending themselves from the endless onslaught of the Forsaken.
 
 
==Notable Leaders==
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Terenas}} {{npc||Terenas Menethil II||King Terenas Menethil II}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Lothar}} {{npc||Anduin Lothar||Regent Lord Anduin Lothar}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Antonidas}} {{npc||Antonidas||Archmage Antonidas}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Bolvar}} {{npc||Bolvar Fordragon||Regent Lord Bolvar Fordragon}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Magni}} {{npc||Magni Bronzebeard||King Magni Bronzebeard}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Jaina}} {{npc||Jaina Proudmoore||Lady Jaina Proudmoore}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Tyrande}} {{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind||High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Malfurion}} {{npc||Malfurion Stormrage||Arch-Druid Malfurion Stormrage}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Falstad}}{{RaceIconExt|Muradin}}{{RaceIconExt|Moira}} [[Council of Three Hammers]]
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Varian}} {{npc||Varian Wrynn||King Varian Wrynn}}
 
*{{RaceIconExt|Genn}} {{npc||Genn Greymane||King Genn Greymane}}
 
 
 
{| class="darktable" width="75%" style="text-align:center" cellspacing="1"
 
!colspan="2"|History
 
|style="background:#555555;"|Alliance of Lordaeron
 
|style="background:#444444;"|Third War
 
|colspan="4" style="background:#555555;"|Grand Alliance
 
|style="background:#444444;"|Cataclysm
 
|-
 
!rowspan="2"|Ruler
 
!Eastern
 
|style="background:#000088;"|Terenas Menethil II<br/>Anduin Lothar
 
|colspan="3" style="background:#008888;"|Terenas Menethil II<br/>Archmage Antonidas
 
|style="background:#000088;"|Magni Bronzebeard<br/>Bolvar Fordragon<br/>Anduin Wrynn
 
|style="background:#008888;"|Magni Bronzebeard<br/>Varian Wrynn
 
|style="background:#000088;"|Varian Wrynn<br/>Genn Greymane<br/>The Council of Three Hammers
 
|-
 
!Western
 
||None
 
||None
 
|colspan="4" style="background:#660066;"|Jaina Proudmoore<br/>Tyrande Whisperwind
 
|colspan="5" style="background:#660066;"|Jaina Proudmoore<br/>Tyrande Whisperwind<br/>Malfurion Stormrage
 
|}
 
 
==References==
 
{{reflist}}
 
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Alliance technology]]
 
 
{{Grand Alliance}}
 
{{factions}}
 
 
[[da:Alliance]]
 
[[de:Allianz]]
 
[[es:Alianza]]
 
[[fi:Alliance]]
 
[[fr:Alliance]]
 
[[hu:Szövetség]]
 
[[it:Alleanza]]
 
[[ja:Alliance]]
 
[[ru:Альянс]]
 
[[Category:Alliance| ]]
 
[[Category:Alliance Player's Guide]]
 

Revision as of 06:16, 4 December 2011

AllianceEtched Sigil
Start Ilthalaine orMelithar Staghelm
End Ayanna Everstride
Level 3 (Requires 3)
Category Hunter
Experience 130
Reputation +75 Darnassus
Rewards 25c
Next A Woodsman's Training

Objectives

Speak to Ayanna Everstride inside Aldrassil in Shadowglen.

Description

This sigil was given to me by a messenger from our hunter trainer, Ayanna. It seems Ayanna would have words with you when you have a moment. Read it and bring it to her afterwards.

Rewards

You will receive: 25c

Progress

You've arrived, and none too soon, <name>. Welcome to Shadowglen.

I trust my sigil found you in good spirits and health?

As I said previously, I am here to train you as a <class>; to tame beasts to aid you in battle; to use a bow with unerring accuracy; to respect the lands which we call home and also the lands beyond.

Completion

As you experience what Shadowglen has to teach you, come see me—I will be able to help you understand more about your role as a <class> and what you are capable of.

These are dangerous times, <name>, do not take for granted the skill of your pets—there are things in this world more dangerous than you can imagine. Go with Elune and return to me again.

Quest progression

  1. A [1-10] The Balance of Nature
  2. A [1-10] Fel Moss Corruption & A [1-10] Demonic Thieves
  3. A [1-10] Priestess of the Moon
  4. A [1-10] Iverron's Antidote
  5. A [1-10] The Woodland Protector
  6. A [1-10] Webwood Corruption
  7. A [1-10] Vile Touch
  8. A [1-10] Signs of Things to Come
  9. A [1-10] Teldrassil: Crown of Azeroth
  10. A [1-10] Precious Waters
  11. A [1-10] Teldrassil: Passing Awareness
    Side quest: A [1-30] Dolanaar Delivery

Patch changes

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