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| − | |caption=Entering Howling Fjord |
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| − | |name=Howling Fjord |
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| − | |faction=Neutral |
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| − | |races={{Human Race}} (6,600)<br /> |
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| − | {{Ironforge Dwarf Race}} (3,300)<br /> |
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| − | {{Draenei Race}}<br /> |
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| − | {{Ice Troll Race}}, [[Drakkari]] (550)<br /> |
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| − | {{Furbolg Race}} (550)<br /> |
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| − | {{RaceIcon|HalfElf|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|HalfElf|Female|Small}}[[Half-elf]]<br /> |
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| − | {{Forsaken Race}} <br /> |
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| − | {{Tuskarr Race}} <br /> |
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| − | {{Scourge Race}} <br /> |
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| − | {{Vrykul Race}} |
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| − | |loc=Southeastern [[Northrend]] |
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| − | |level=68 - 72 |
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| − | |pop=11,000 |
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| − | |capital= [[Valgarde]] (5,000) |
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| − | |ruler= [[Magistrate Randalvarr]](De facto) [[King Ymiron]](De jure) |
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| − | |affiliation=[[Alliance]] |
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| − | |government= Town council |
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| − | [[Image:Howling Fjord concept.jpg|thumb|Howling Fjord concept art]] |
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| − | The '''Howling Fjord''' is a [[zone]] located in southeastern [[Northrend]]. Its southern coast forms [[Daggercap Bay]], where the forces of [[Arthas]] originally landed on the continent. Stranded by the young prince, the 5,000-strong expedition set up the outpost of [[Valgarde]]. The small settlement has since become the center of [[Alliance]] activity on Northrend. |
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| − | The majestic fortress known as [[Utgarde]] is located in the center of this zone; it is a dungeon complex and one of its sections, [[Utgarde Keep]], is one of the two first instances (the other one being [[the Nexus]]) that players encounter when first arriving to Northrend. |
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| − | Howling Fjord contains bases of both factions and does not have a faction-specific emphasis. From the [[tuskarr]] settlement of [[Kamagua]] on the Isle of Spears, located off the southwestern coast, there is a [[giant turtle]] vessel able to transport players to [[Moa'ki Harbor]] in the [[Dragonblight]] and from there on to [[Unu'pe]] in the [[Borean Tundra]]. |
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| − | ==Introduction== |
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| − | Howling Fjord has dark forests, open plains, treacherous rocks, and what used to be the only city — and port — on the continent. The north edge of the Howling Fjord has low hills and thick forest. The land smooths out to the south, however, and the trees fade back, to be replaced by grain and a few hardy fruits and vegetables. Daggercap Bay dominates the southern end, which is all rock. Most people live in Valgarde or in a semicircle above it. The fjord has its share of wildlife. Bears, wolves and other creatures prowl the forests, and small animals sneak through the farmland as well. Birds roost in the trees and steal grain and seeds, and the warmer climate and rich soil draws insects and other vermin as well. |
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| − | Howling Fjord received its name because the wind that races in from the sea on all three sides produces a constant howl, like a maddened beast seeking its prey. Other than the noise, Howling Fjord is pleasant. It's not as heavily forested as the Grizzly Hills, or as hilly, but the temperature here is a little milder; between that and the flatter terrain it’s an ideal place to grow grain and other crops. Small farms dot the landscape, particularly down south near Valgarde. To the north the trees begin again, and creatures roam there from the hills above, making it more dangerous but also an excellent place for hunters. |
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| − | This is the only region in Northrend that was dominated by humans and dwarves. That's entirely because of Valgarde, however — without that city it would be an even match between those humans and dwarves and the Drakkari and the furbolgs, not to mention the murlocs as well. Almost everyone lives in Valgarde. The exceptions are the farmers, who have their thickwalled farmhouses by their fields, and the hunters and trappers, who live in small camps among the trees and come south only to trade or sell. This region is also the only Alliance-dominated region in Northrend. The Howling Fjord really is Alliance territory, though, and here the Drakkari and even the furbolgs are the ones at risk.{{Cite|LoM|105-107}} |
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| − | Recently, the [[vrykul]] have appeared and the Forsaken have built a [[city]], contesting the region's Alliance territory status. |
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| − | == History == |
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| − | Howling Fjord was a favorite on Northrend from the first time explorers reached the continent through Daggercap Bay. The natural harbor provided an ideal launching point for expeditions throughout the continent. After the Lich King arrived, the Scourge swept across the continent, conquering its races and claiming many of the towns and citadels. During the Third War, Prince Arthas of Lordaeron arrived with soldiers to destroy the dreadlord Mal'Ganis and punish him for the plague unleashed in Lordaeron. Arthas and the noble Muradin Bronzebeard joined forces against Mal’Ganis, then thought to be the Lich King's lackey. When Arthas’s father summoned him home again, the prince responded by burning his own ships, thus forcing his men to stay and fight. He obtained the cursed sword Frostmourne in the nearby region of [[Dragonblight]], rendering Muradin a grevious wound as the Crystal-ice shattered around the Frostmourne, and defeated Mal’Ganis but lost his soul to the Lich King as a result. Arthas staggered away alone after the battle, and his men were left behind, stranded on Northrend. These humans and dwarves founded Valgarde. They also built the fortifications that protect it to this day. As Valgarde grew, its residents forced the Drakkari and furbolgs back into the Grizzly Hills and beyond, making the region safe enough for brave farmers to till the land.{{Cite|LoM|106}} |
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| − | In ''[[Wrath of the Lich King]]'', the settlers of [[Valgarde]] have to deal with newly reawakened [[vrykul]] warriors, who raid them from their home of [[Utgarde Keep]]. In addition, [[Ironforge]] prospectors have discovered a new race of [[iron dwarf|iron dwarves]] which may hint to their own ancient origins. Finally, the [[Forsaken]] have settled here and engineered a new plague, ready to strike at the [[Lich King]]. Their main settlements are [[Vengeance Landing]] and the town of [[New Agamand]], named after the famous [[Agamand Mills|mills family]] which once lived in the [[Tirisfal Glades]]. |
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| − | == Geography == |
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| − | [[Image:Howling Fjord.JPG|thumb|right|Howling Fjord]] |
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| − | For the [[Alliance]], there is a boat port connecting the town of [[Valgarde]] with [[Menethil Harbor]] in the [[Wetlands]]. For the [[Horde]], a [[zeppelin]] (served by what is unquestionably the most annoying-to-ascend zeppelin tower ever designed) connects the town of [[Vengeance Landing]] with [[Undercity]] in [[Tirisfal Glades]]. |
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| − | [[Image:WorldMap-HowlingFjord.jpg|right|thumb|Howling Fjord map]] |
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| − | ===Maps and subregions=== |
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| − | |[[Ancient Lift]]{{·}} [[Apothecary Camp]]{{·}} [[Baelgun's Excavation Site]]{{·}} [[Baleheim]]{{·}} [[Bleeding Vale]]{{·}} [[Caldemere Lake]]{{·}} [[Cauldros Isle]]{{·}} [[Camp Winterhoof]]{{·}} [[Chill Glade]]{{·}} [[Chillmere Coast]]{{·}} [[Daggercap Bay]]{{·}} [[Derelict Strand]]{{·}} [[Ember Clutch]]{{·}} [[Ember Spear Tower]]{{·}} [[Excavation Lift]]{{·}} [[Explorers' League Outpost]]{{·}} [[Falls of Ymiron]]{{·}} [[Fort Wildervar]]{{·}} [[Frostblade Peak]]{{·}} [[Frozen Glade|The Frozen Glade]]{{·}} [[Frozen Sea]]{{·}} [[Garvan's Reef]]{{·}} [[Ghostblade Post]]{{·}} [[Giants' Run]]{{·}} [[Gjalerbron]]{{·}} [[Gjalerhorn]]{{·}} [[Halgrind]]{{·}} [[Iskaal]]{{·}} [[Isle of Spears]]{{·}} [[Ivald's Ruin]]{{·}} [[Kamagua]]{{·}} [[Laughing Strand|The Laughing Strand]]{{·}} [[Lake Cauldros]]{{·}} [[Midwall Lift]]{{·}} [[New Agamand]]{{·}} [[Nifflevar]]{{·}} [[North Fleet|The North Fleet]]{{·}} [[North Spear Tower]]{{·}} [[Rivenwood]]{{·}} [[Scalawag Point]]{{·}} [[Shattered Straits]]{{·}} [[Shield Hill]]{{·}} [[Skorn]]{{·}} [[Sorlof's Strand]]{{·}} [[Steel Gate]]{{·}} [[Thorvald's Camp]]{{·}} [[Twisted Glade]]{{·}} [[Utgarde Catacombs]]{{·}} [[Utgarde Keep]]{{·}} [[Valgarde]]{{·}} [[Valgarde Port]]{{·}} [[Vengeance Landing]]{{·}} [[Vengeance Lift]]{{·}} [[Vibrant Glade|The Vibrant Glade]]{{·}} [[Waking Halls|The Waking Halls]]{{·}} [[West Spear Tower]]{{·}} [[Westguard Keep]]{{·}} [[Westwind Lift]]{{·}} [[Whisper Gulch]]{{·}} [[Winter Breath's Lake]]{{·}} [[Winter's Terrace]]{{·}} [[Wyrmskull Village]] |
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| − | ===Dungeons=== |
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| − | ! Approximate Run Time |
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| − | | [[Utgarde Keep]]: [[Utgarde Keep (instance)|Utgarde Keep]] || 70-72 || 5 man || 45 min - 1 hour |
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| − | | [[Utgarde Keep]]: [[Utgarde Pinnacle]] || 80 || 5 man || ? |
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| − | ===Travel hubs=== |
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| − | ;{{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Flight path]]s from [[Explorers' League Outpost]] |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Fort Wildervar]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Westguard Keep]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Amberpine Lodge]], [[Grizzly Hills]] |
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| − | *{{Neutral Icon Small}} [[Kamagua]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | ;{{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Flight path]]s from [[Fort Wildervar]] |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Amberpine Lodge]], [[Grizzly Hills]] |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Fort Wildervar]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Westguard Keep]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Neutral Icon Small}} [[Kamagua]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | ;{{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Flight path]]s and [[boat]]s from [[Valgarde]] |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}}[[Fort Wildervar]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Menethil Harbor]], [[Wetlands]] (steam boat) |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}}[[Westguard Keep]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Explorers' League Outpost]], Howling Fjord, but only from {{NPC|Alliance|McGoyver|Pro}} |
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| − | *{{Neutral Icon Small}}[[Kamagua]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | ;{{Alliance Icon Small}} [[Flight path]]s from [[Westguard Keep]] |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}}[[Amberpine Lodge]], [[Grizzly Hills]] |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}}[[Fort Wildervar]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}}[[Wintergarde Keep]], [[Dragonblight]] |
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| − | *{{Neutral Icon Small}}[[Kamagua]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | ;{{Horde Icon Small}} [[Flight path]]s from [[Apothecary Camp]] |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[Camp Winterhoof]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[Conquest Hold]], [[Grizzly Hills]] |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[New Agamand]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Neutral Icon Small}}[[Kamagua]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | ;{{Horde Icon Small}} [[Flight path]]s from [[Camp Winterhoof]] |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[Apothecary Camp]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[Camp Oneqwah]], [[Grizzly Hills]] |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[New Agamand]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[Vengeance Landing]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | ;{{Horde Icon Small}} [[Flight path]]s and [[zeppelin]]s from [[New Agamand]] |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[Apothecary Camp]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[Camp Winterhoof]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[Vengeance Landing]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[Venomspite]], [[Dragonblight]] |
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| − | *{{Neutral Icon Small}}[[Kamagua]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | ;{{Horde Icon Small}} [[Flight path]]s from [[Vengeance Landing]] |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[Undercity]], [[Tirisfal Glades]] (zeppelin) |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[Camp Oneqwah]], [[Grizzly Hills]] |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[Camp Winterhoof]],Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[New Agamand]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | ;{{Neutral Icon Small}} [[Flight path]]s and [[boat]]s from [[Kamagua]] |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}}[[Valgarde]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Alliance Icon Small}}[[Westguard Keep]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[Apothecary Camp]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Horde Icon Small}}[[New Agamand]], Howling Fjord |
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| − | *{{Neutral Icon Small}}[[Moa'ki Harbor]], [[Dragonblight]] ([[turtle boat]]) |
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| − | ===Adjacent regions=== |
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| − | | [[Tirisfal Glades]] || {{Horde Icon Small}} || 1-12 |
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| − | | Southeast across the ocean || By zeppelin from [[Vengeance Landing]] only |
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| − | | [[Wetlands]] || {{Alliance Icon Small}} || 20-30 |
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| − | | Southeast across the ocean || By boat from [[Valgarde]] only |
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| − | | [[Dragonblight]] || {{Horde Icon Small}}{{Alliance Icon Small}} || 71-75 |
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| − | | West across the sea || By giant turtle from [[Kamagua]] to [[Moa'ki Harbor]] |
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| − | | [[Grizzly Hills]] || {{Horde Icon Small}}{{Alliance Icon Small}} || 73-75 |
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| − | |Northwest || By foot, or by flight path |
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| − | == Notable characters == |
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| − | The Howling Fjord will reputedly see several famous faces on the front against the Scourge, including [[Sylvanas Windrunner]], [[Tirion Fordring]], and the legendary weapon [[Ashbringer]]. |
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| − | == Quests == |
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| − | {{main|Howling Fjord quests}} |
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| − | There are well over 140 quests in the Howling Fjord. |
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| − | Players who are making the Fjord their first stop in Northrend had better be prepared to defend themselves! It is a zone riven by territorial disputes: In the east, the Alliance and the Horde continue their heated rivalry in an attempt to gain the coast. In the west, the Alliance is harried by the Northsea Freebooters. Running up the center of the land mass, both factions struggle with fiercely entrenched vrykul forces. |
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| − | Most of the major questlines are shared by Horde and Alliance, with only the quest NPCs and their locations being unique. This should produce elevated levels of conflict on PvP servers, as competition for quest mobs and target locations will be tight. |
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| − | Regardless of who they are, players should expect to gain notoriety in the tuskarr and pirate bands as dark spiritual influences become increasingly apparent. What secrets are held by the giant races of the land? Are they best left unrevealed? |
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| − | == Resources == |
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| − | * [[Cobalt]] |
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| − | == Wild creatures == |
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| − | * [[Boar]]s |
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| − | * [[Dragon]]s |
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| − | * [[Shark]]s |
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| − | * [[Shovelhorn]]s |
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| − | * [[Worg]]s |
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| − | * [[Eagle]]s |
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| − | * [[Cat]]s |
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| − | * [[Turkey]]s |
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| − | * [[Spider]]s |
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| − | Rare Elite NPCs associated with the {{achievement|Northern Exposure}} achievement. |
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| − | *[[King Ping]] |
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| − | *[[Perobas the Bloodthirster]] |
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| − | *[[Vigdis the War Maiden]] |
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| − | == Gallery == |
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| − | More screenshots can be found on the various subzone pages. |
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| − | <gallery> |
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| − | Image:Howling Fjord art.jpg|Concept art of the Howling Fjord. |
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| − | Image:HowlingFjordDock.jpg|The dock Alliance players will arrive at when taking the boat from one of the other two continents. |
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| − | Image:Valgarde screen.jpg|[[Valgarde]], the Alliance town of the zone. |
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| − | Image:Daggercap Bay.jpg|[[Daggercap Bay]], the bay outside [[Valgarde]]. |
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| − | Image:Nifflevar.jpg|[[Nifflevar]], a Viking-inspired community. |
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| − | Image:Westguard Keep.jpg|[[Westguard Keep]], a [[dwarven]] town. |
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| − | Image:Vengeance Landing.jpg|[[Vengeance Landing]], the small settlement Horde players will arrive at when taking the zeppelin from [[Tirisfal Glades]]. |
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| − | Image:New Agamand.jpg|[[New Agamand]], the main Horde base in the Howling Fjord, led by the [[Forsaken]]. |
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| − | Image:Howling fjord 2.jpg|[[Westguard Keep]]. |
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| − | Image:Howling fjord looking at t.jpg|The wilds. |
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| − | Image:Howling fjord bridge shot.jpg|A bridge to a small Alliance settlement. |
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| − | Image:Howling Fjord crag.jpg|A crag. |
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| − | Image:Howling Fjord island.jpg|An island in the Howling Fjord, possibly in [[Lake Cauldros]]. |
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| − | Image:Howling Fjord Vrykul.jpg|A [[vrykul]] settlement near [[Valgarde]]. |
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| − | Image:Howling Fjord vista.jpg|A sunrise vista. |
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| − | Image:Howling Fjord trees.jpg|Sunlight through the trees. |
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| − | Image:Howling Fjord Burning.jpg|A scorched part of the zone with hovering dragons. Note the new flame effects. |
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| − | Image:VrykulTown.jpg|A vrykul town. |
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| − | Image:HowlingForest.jpg|A forest in the Howling Fjord. |
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| − | Image:HowlingBridge.jpg|A bridge over the Fjord. |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| − | == External Links == |
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| − | {{Elinks-zone|495}} |
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| − | {{elink|icon=mmochampion|site=MMO-Champion|link=http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/wotlk/maps/howlingfjordlayered.jpg|desc=Howling Fjord highlighted on Northrend map}} |
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| − | {{Elink|site=Reave|link=http://www.reave.com/howling-fjord-horde-leveling-guide/|desc=Howling Fjord Horde leveling guide}} |
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| − | {{Elink|type=youtube|link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i5ivUiuSaU}} |
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| − | {{Elink|type=youtube|link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuPEB5etsLI}} |
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