Northshire Abbey

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The rebuilt abbey

Northshire Abbey is the home of the human religious order known as the Brotherhood of Northshire. It located in Northshire Valley in the foothills of Elwynn Forest of the Kingdom of Stormwind. The closest town to Northshire Abbey is Goldshire to the southwest.

Northshire Abbey is comprised of three sections, named the Main Hall, the Hall of Arms, and the Library Wing. It holds trainers for mages, priests, warriors, and paladins, as well a couple of quest givers. The trainers for young human warlocks haunt the small graveyard to the east of the main doors.

History

Prior to the First War, the abbey served as the home of the Holy Order of Northshire Clerics. It was the location where Medivh was cared for during the years he was in a coma. During the course of the First War, the Clerics of Northshire, led by Archbishop Alonsus Faol, aided the armies of Stormwind in their fight against the Horde. Shortly after Garona Halforcen was captured and brought to Northshire to be held as a prisoner, the Abbey was destroyed in an orcish onslaught.

During the Second War, the site of the abbey was the headquarters of Cho'Gall's Twilight's Hammer Clan, allied to Gul'dan. After the Alliance of Lordaeron reclaimed Elwynn Forest, Northshire Abbey was rebuilt, though the area has been suffering a kobold infestation and the growing presence of bandits known as the Defias.

Occupants of Northshire Abbey

• Marshal McBride - Military leader in Northshire Valley
• Deputy Willem - Stormwind Army
• Brother Danil - General Goods Vendor
• Brother Neals - Manages Food and Wine stores
• Brother Paxton - Library Caretaker
• Brother Sammuel - Paladin Trainer
• Priestess Anetta - Priest Trainer
• Milly Osworth - Manages Northshire Vineyards
• Eagan Peltskinner - Hunter
• Dermot Johns - Coth and Leather Armor Merchant
• Godric Rothgar - Armor and Shieldcrafter
• Janos Hammerknuckle - Weaponsmith
• Jorik Kerridan - Rogue Trainer
• Khelden Bremen - Mage Trainer
• Llane Beshere - Warrior Trainer
• Drusilla La Salle - Warlock Trainer
• Merissa Stilwell

Primary Security Threats

Defias Brotherhood

The Defias Brotherhood have set up a base of operations within the Northshire Vineyards to the east of Northshire Abbey, led by Garrick Padfoot. Forcing the local workers, including Milly Osworth, out of the vineyard, the brotherhood uses the base as a staging ground for raids on the local farmers and merchants.

Kobolds

A clan of Kobolds have infested the Echo Ridge Mine to the northwest of Northshire Abbey, forcing the workers out of the mine. Although the kobolds don't pose a significant threat to Northshire Abbey, their foothold in Northshire will only grow stronger if they are left to themselves.

Wolves

A large number of wolves have appeared in the valley, presumably searching for new prey after being driven from fear out of Duskwood. Although they rarely hunt human prey, there have been incidents with farmers and missing livestock.

Horde

While deep within Alliance territory and strongly fortified, the occupants of Northshire Abbey are always concerned with the potential threat of another Horde attack on their lands.