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| − | The ultimate manifestation of the demonic arcane on [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] is '''fel''' energy (aka fel, fel magic). This energy, which most commonly manifests itself as ghastly, green-yellow flame, is [[arcane]] magic at its most corrupt, for it employs the blood of [[demons]]. Spells with the fel discriptor are very difficult to resist. Casting a fel spell is described by many spellcasters as a euphoric experience. If arcane magic is an addiction, fel magic is the embodiment of the drug in its purest form. |
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| + | | name = Hearthglen |
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| + | | ss = Hearthglen in Cataclysm.jpg |
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| + | | type = Town |
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| + | | pop = 3,000 |
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| + | | race = {{Race|Human}} <br/> {{Race|Dwarf}} <br/> {{Race|Gnome}} <br/> {{Race|NightElf}} <br/> {{Race|BloodElf}} <br/> {{Race|Orc}} |
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| + | | leader = [[Tirion Fordring|Highlord Tirion Fordring]] |
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| + | | language = [[Common (language)|Common]], [[Darnassian]], [[Dwarven]], [[Gnomish]] |
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| + | | affiliation = [[Argent Crusade]] |
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| + | | loc = [[Western Plaguelands]] |
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| + | | facilities = Yes |
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| + | | stables = Yes |
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| + | | anvil = Yes |
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| + | | travel = Yes |
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| + | | flightpath = Yes |
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| + | | status = {{text|limegreen|Active}} |
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| − | When the demons brought death and damnation to Azeroth, they also carried their own brand of magic to the world. Fel magic is pure, evil and arcane; it resides in the blood of demons. This blood has magical properties; it addicts arcane magic users and can be used to create evil weapons. When a weapon is forged in demon blood, it becomes a fel weapon. It glows with a foul, yellow-green fire and deals extra damage to good-aligned opponents. Some arcanists can cast fel spells, perhaps after drinking demon blood.{{Cite|WoWRPG|252}} |
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| + | '''Hearthglen''' is a [[town]] in the northern area of the former kingdom of [[Lordaeron]], located north of [[Andorhal]], in an area now known as the [[Western Plaguelands]]. The town (and formerly the region) was controlled from [[Mardenholde Keep]]. It fell under the control of the [[Scarlet Crusade]] until [[Tirion Fordring]] returned and resumed control. It now serves as a training ground for the [[Argent Crusade]]. |
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| − | Since the [[Burning Legion]] returned to Azeroth, the world's heroes have encountered fel weapons and fel magic at an increasing frequency. As demon cults continue to fester and grow in [[Desolace]], the [[Ashenvale Forest]] and other remote corners, gruesome sacrifices are held to entice demons into giving their blood in trade. The cultists use their blood to enchant the weapons that they hope will bring about their masters' ultimate victory.{{Cite|M&M|24}} |
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| + | ==History== |
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| − | Unlike arcane magic the use of fel magic [[fel corruption|corrupts]] the user’s body and soul. By contrast the chief danger of arcane magic is that using it inevitably leads to the desire to wield greater power: power that only fel magic can provide.{{cite|DF|37}} |
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| + | [[Image:Hearthglen.jpg|thumb|Hearthglen in ''World of Warcraft'' prior to the Shattering]] |
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| + | Before the [[Third War]], Hearthglen was ruled by the paladin [[Tirion Fordring]], Lord of Mardenholde. He was, however, exiled for treason, for giving aid to an orc found in his lands, [[Eitrigg]]. The paladin [[Barthilas]] was temporarily given command of the province, but he was killed during an orc assault on [[Stratholme]], and was not able to make his command effective. Some years later, Tirion's son [[Taelan Fordring]] was given control of the keep. |
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| + | Hearthglen was a target of the [[Scourge]] in the beginnings of the Third War. The [[Plague of Undeath]] arrived there in a grain shipment from [[Andorhal]]. The city was about to be attacked by an army of undead, and the defenders had just baked and eaten the grain before the attack started. Meanwhile, Prince [[Arthas]] had tracked the shipment of grain to Hearthglen. He, along with soldiers of [[Lordaeron]]'s army, were able to slay those infected by the shipment before they could spread the disease to the entire town. Shortly thereafter the large [[undead]] army laid siege to the town. Reinforced by Prince Arthas and his armies, the town held off the undead long enough for the arrival of [[Uther]] and his knights. Ironically, it was the efforts of the future [[Lich King]] that saved Hearthglen and ultimately allowed it to survive uncontrolled by the Undead Scourge. |
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| − | ==Fel Offerings== |
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| − | Demons sometimes tempt spellcasters by offering small amounts of their blood in exchange for services. If the recipient drinks the demon's blood within 24 hours of the offering, the next arcane spell he casts will be a fel spell. Fel blood is highly addictive as well as corruptive. Anyone who drinks it has a chance of becoming dependent on fel blood, and unless the person continues to drink it daily, he will suffer withdrawal symptoms. He has a chance of breaking the addiction seven days after first drinking the fel blood.{{Cite|M&M|24}} |
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| + | Hearthglen was later used as a rallying point by the remains of the [[Order of the Silver Hand]], due to Taelan Fordring's offer for refuge. The town was later appropriated by the [[Scarlet Crusade]], who turned it into a major base of operations until Tirion Fordring's return and resumption of command. The area is now controlled by the [[Argent Crusade]] and serves as a training ground for its forces. |
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| − | ==Fel Poison== |
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| − | Fel-poisoned creatures are another threat from the Twisting Nether. They are starting to appear in places where the Burning Legion is strongest. When a creature with a natural poison attack is imbued with fel energy, its venom becomes more difficult to resist.{{Cite|M&M|24}} |
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| − | == Grammar and usage == |
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| − | A prefix associated with demonology, or more specifically, the [[Burning Legion]]. The word itself has no singular meaning (that has been explained at least), but is usually affixed to other words to denote their corruptive nature or connection to demonology. |
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| + | ==Information and location== |
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| − | The game refers at least once to Fel in singular meaning. An [[Undercity]] quest [[Quest:A Sample of Slime...|A Sample of Slime...]] has in its description sentence "There, slimes are found all around pools of water blessed by the touch of '''Fel'''.", so there may in fact be singular meaning. |
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| + | The estimated population is 3,000.{{fact}} To reach Hearthglen, follow the path starting at {{co|50|42|Western Plaguelands}} in Western Plaguelands. The gates of Hearthglen are at {{co|48|21|Western Plaguelands}}. Note that as of Cataclysm, [[gnoll]] looters inhabit the path leading here. |
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| + | ==Former leadership== |
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| − | A second reference to Fel in singular form is found in the quest [[Quest:Felbound Ancients|Felbound Ancients]] in which it is said ''"The satyrs have been able to corrupt anything they come in contact with, which includes the ancients that made [[Felwood]] their home. By the use of the '''fel''', the spirit of the ancient has been bound and tortured, never completely released. The [[felbind]] you found is no doubt related."'' Furthermore, [[Eridan Bluewind]] in the [[Emerald Sanctuary]] states ''"... Although the land is named for the very thing that corrupted it..."'' These references would seem to suggest that ''fel'' is indeed some substance, force, or energy. Though perhaps it could also refer to a technique or the corrupting influence of the Burning Legion, or even demon blood. |
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| + | Hearthglen was the second most important bastion of the Scarlet Crusade, and renowned heroes, officers and members of the Scarlet Crusade had previously been sent here to lead Hearthglen. The leaders of Hearthglen prior to [[Patch 4.0.3a]] were: |
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| + | * [[High Commander Galvar Pureblood]] |
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| − | == Warlocks == |
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| + | * [[Highlord Taelan Fordring]] |
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| − | Having an innate association with demonology, [[warlocks]] have adopted a connection to the darkest fel energies. Through their understandings of demonology they are able to dominate certain agents of the Burning Legion, such as [[imp]]s, [[voidwalker]]s, [[succubus|succubi]], [[felhound]]s, and [[felguard]]s, and through their [[enslave demon]] ability, [[doomguard]]s, [[infernal]]s, and [[gan'arg]] demons as well. |
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| + | * [[High Protector Lorik]] |
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| + | * [[Grand Inquisitor Isillien]] |
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| + | * [[Cavalier Durgen]] |
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| + | * [[Huntsman Radley]] |
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| + | * [[Foreman Jerris]] |
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+ | ==Current inhabitants== |
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| − | In Hebrew, the word "אפל" (Afel) means "dark" or "tainted". The English adjective "fell" means "cruel" or "savage"[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fell]. The word "fel" can also mean "bile", and according to The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition (2000), it is related to a number of words of Indo-European origin: yellow, gold, gall, cholera, and felon, to mention a few. The same source indicates that the Indo-European root from which it is derived, ghel, meant "to shine." |
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| + | [[File:Tirion Fordring statue.jpg|thumb|Statue of Tirion Fordring in Hearthglen]] |
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| + | Having retaken his city from the forces of the Scarlet Crusade on his return from [[Northrend]], [[Tirion Fordring]] has moved here from his old hovel near the [[Thondroril River]] in the [[Eastern Plaguelands]]. The area is now a neutral quest hub. |
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| + | The bulk of the NPCs currently located in Hearthglen are unnamed Hearthglen Recruits, Hearthglen Trainees, Hearthglen Commanders, Hearthglen Shieldbreakers and (near Mardenholde Keep) Hearthglen Honor Guard. In a cave to the north of the city, the Hearthglen Drudges have awoken a nasty spider named {{npc||Shadril}}. Most of the named inhabitants are involved in the quest {{questlong|Neutral|37|The Good People of Hearthglen}}. |
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| − | == Examples == |
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| − | * [[Felwood]]: The formerly beautiful forest adjacent to [[Ashenvale]] that has since been corrupted by demons and made into a tainted cesspool. |
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| − | * [[Fel Pits]]: The scalding pools lining the western edge of the [[Hand of Gul'dan]] in central [[Shadowmoon Valley]]. |
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| − | * [[Fel Orc]]s: The derivative of the [[Orc]] race that resulted from their [[blood pact]] with the [[Burning Legion]] and their consumption of the blood of [[Mannoroth]]. |
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| − | * [[Felguard]]: The basic foot soldiers of the Legion. |
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| − | * [[Felhound]]: Guardians and pets of the [[pit lord]]s of the Burning Legion, used to sniff out sources of magic. |
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| − | * [[Felsteed]]: A demonic mount available for summoning by Warlocks. |
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| − | * [[Felcloth]]: A tainted fabric woven by demonic energies which can be purified by [[tailoring|tailors]] to create [[Mooncloth]]. It drops off demons. |
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| − | * [[Felheart Raiment]]: A Warlock armor set. |
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| − | * [[Felboar]]: A demonic pig. |
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| − | * [[Fel dragon]]: A demonic dragon. Notable one is [[Felmyst]] |
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| − | * [[Fel Reaver]]: Legion Mechanical Monster. |
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| − | * [[Felblood elf]], aka Fel elf: [[blood elves]] loyal to [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]] who have been granted demonic power. |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Bree Ironstock|icon=Dwarf Female}} |
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| − | ==See also== |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|High Cleric Alphus|icon=Gnome Male}} |
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| − | *[[Fel corruption]] |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Lieutenant Myner|icon=Human Male}} |
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| − | *[[Entropic fire]] |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Morris Vant|Argent Blacksmith|icon=Human Male}} |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Outfitter Mendelev|Cloth Armor|icon=Human Male}} |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|William Henderson|Flight Master|icon=Human Male}} |
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| + | ;[[Mardenholde Keep]] |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Daria L'Rayne|icon=NightElf Female}} |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Del Gahrron|icon=Human Male}} |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Tirion Fordring|icon=Human Male}} |
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| + | ==Legacy== |
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| + | A port city called [[New Hearthglen]] is located in the [[Dragonblight]] of [[Northrend]]. It is held by the [[Scarlet Onslaught]], an offshoot of the Scarlet Crusade. |
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| + | ==Patch changes== |
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| + | *{{Patch 4.0.3a|note=Now under the control of the [[Argent Crusade]].}} |
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| + | *{{Patch 1.8.0|note=Hearthglen now has the proper outdoor elite monster respawn time.}} |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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| + | {{Western Plaguelands}} |
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Revision as of 19:04, 23 May 2011
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| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,000 |
| Leader(s) | Highlord Tirion Fordring |
| Race(s) |
  Human   Dwarf   Gnome   Night elf   Blood elf   Orc |
| Language(s) | Common, Darnassian, Dwarven, Gnomish |
| Affiliation(s) | Argent Crusade |
| Location | Western Plaguelands |
| Status | Active |
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| Facilities |
 Bank Auctions |
| Travel |
 Flight Master(s) Mass-transit Portal(s) |
Hearthglen is a town in the northern area of the former kingdom of Lordaeron, located north of Andorhal, in an area now known as the Western Plaguelands. The town (and formerly the region) was controlled from Mardenholde Keep. It fell under the control of the Scarlet Crusade until Tirion Fordring returned and resumed control. It now serves as a training ground for the Argent Crusade.
History
Hearthglen in World of Warcraft prior to the Shattering
Before the Third War, Hearthglen was ruled by the paladin Tirion Fordring, Lord of Mardenholde. He was, however, exiled for treason, for giving aid to an orc found in his lands, Eitrigg. The paladin Barthilas was temporarily given command of the province, but he was killed during an orc assault on Stratholme, and was not able to make his command effective. Some years later, Tirion's son Taelan Fordring was given control of the keep.
Hearthglen was a target of the Scourge in the beginnings of the Third War. The Plague of Undeath arrived there in a grain shipment from Andorhal. The city was about to be attacked by an army of undead, and the defenders had just baked and eaten the grain before the attack started. Meanwhile, Prince Arthas had tracked the shipment of grain to Hearthglen. He, along with soldiers of Lordaeron's army, were able to slay those infected by the shipment before they could spread the disease to the entire town. Shortly thereafter the large undead army laid siege to the town. Reinforced by Prince Arthas and his armies, the town held off the undead long enough for the arrival of Uther and his knights. Ironically, it was the efforts of the future Lich King that saved Hearthglen and ultimately allowed it to survive uncontrolled by the Undead Scourge.
Hearthglen was later used as a rallying point by the remains of the Order of the Silver Hand, due to Taelan Fordring's offer for refuge. The town was later appropriated by the Scarlet Crusade, who turned it into a major base of operations until Tirion Fordring's return and resumption of command. The area is now controlled by the Argent Crusade and serves as a training ground for its forces.
Information and location
The estimated population is 3,000.[citation needed] To reach Hearthglen, follow the path starting at [50, 42] in Western Plaguelands. The gates of Hearthglen are at [48, 21]. Note that as of Cataclysm, gnoll looters inhabit the path leading here.
Former leadership
Hearthglen was the second most important bastion of the Scarlet Crusade, and renowned heroes, officers and members of the Scarlet Crusade had previously been sent here to lead Hearthglen. The leaders of Hearthglen prior to Patch 4.0.3a were:
- High Commander Galvar Pureblood
- Highlord Taelan Fordring
- High Protector Lorik
- Grand Inquisitor Isillien
- Cavalier Durgen
- Huntsman Radley
- Foreman Jerris
Current inhabitants
Statue of Tirion Fordring in Hearthglen
Having retaken his city from the forces of the Scarlet Crusade on his return from Northrend, Tirion Fordring has moved here from his old hovel near the Thondroril River in the Eastern Plaguelands. The area is now a neutral quest hub.
The bulk of the NPCs currently located in Hearthglen are unnamed Hearthglen Recruits, Hearthglen Trainees, Hearthglen Commanders, Hearthglen Shieldbreakers and (near Mardenholde Keep) Hearthglen Honor Guard. In a cave to the north of the city, the Hearthglen Drudges have awoken a nasty spider named Shadril. Most of the named inhabitants are involved in the quest 
[37] The Good People of Hearthglen.
- Services
Morris Vant <Argent Blacksmith>- Outfitter Mendelev <Cloth Armor>
- William Henderson <Flight Master>
Legacy
A port city called New Hearthglen is located in the Dragonblight of Northrend. It is held by the Scarlet Onslaught, an offshoot of the Scarlet Crusade.
Patch changes
- Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Now under the control of the Argent Crusade.
- Patch 1.8.0 (2005-10-10): Hearthglen now has the proper outdoor elite monster respawn time.
References
ru:Дольный Очаг