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| + | The '''Farstriders''' may refer to three different, yet similar, [[elven]] [[organization]]s. |
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| + | The first is a group of [[blood elf]] [[ranger]]s based primarily in the [[Ghostlands]] and [[Silvermoon]].<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/encyclopedia/402.xml</ref> |
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| + | The second consists of the few remaining [[high elven]] Farstriders (who did not or are yet to declare themselves [[sin'dorei]]) based in [[Farstrider Lodge]] in Loch Modan and other lodges in northern Lordaeron. The second group may be included in the first, however, they may also be a separate organization due to them being from two different races. |
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| + | The last group is a [[night elf]] organization based in [[Ashenvale]]. |
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| + | == Blood elf Farstriders == |
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| + | | membership = Unknown, presumably less than 300.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=152}}</ref> |
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| + | | image = Farstriders.jpg |
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| + | | name = The Farstriders (blood elves) |
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| faction = Horde |
| faction = Horde |
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| + | | leader = Ranger-General [[Halduron Brightwing]] |
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| − | | name = Brackenwall Village |
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| + | | capital = [[Silvermoon City]], [[Sunfury Spire]] |
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| − | | ss = Brackenwall Village.jpg |
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| + | | capitals = [[Farstrider Enclave]], [[Farstrider Retreat]] |
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| + | | language = [[Thalassian]], [[Common]] |
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| − | | type = Village |
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+ | | slang = |
| + | | races = [[Blood elves]] |
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| − | | race = {{Race|Ogre|[[Stonemaul clan|Stonemaul ogre]]}}<br />{{Race|Orc}} |
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| + | | theater = [[Eversong Woods]], [[Ghostlands]] |
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| − | | leader = {{NPC||Mok'Morokk}} (pre-{{Cata-inline}}) |
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| − | | affiliation = [[ |
+ | | affiliation = [[Independent]]<ref>[[Dark Factions]], pgs. 152-154</ref> (favor Silvermoon more so than [[Horde]]?) |
| + | | alignment= [[Neutral good]] |
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| − | | loc = Northwestern [[Dustwallow Marsh]] |
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| − | | facilities = yes |
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| − | | inn = yes |
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| − | | mailbox = yes |
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| − | | stables = |
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| − | | anvil = yes |
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| − | |travel = yes |
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| − | | flightpath = yes |
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| status = Active |
| status = Active |
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| + | }} |
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| − | | source = ''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', pg 38}} |
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| + | === Blood elf membership === |
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| − | '''Brackenwall Village''', named for its proximity to the [[Brackenwall]], is a small [[Horde]]-affiliated outpost in northwest [[Dustwallow Marsh]]. It is run and populated mainly by [[ogres]], and its population is approximately a hundred denizens including the wind rider [[wyverns]]. |
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| + | Once a group comprised solely of [[high elves]], many of the Farstriders who survived the Scourge's invasion of Quel'Thalas have become blood elves. Based in [[Silvermoon]] City, the organization is considered part of the blood elf government, but its members have never been a formal military. The army that currently defends Quel'Thalas is a separate entity from the Farstriders, whose small numbers would in any case make it impossible for them to wage war. The Farstriders have several lodges scattered across [[Lordaeron]]. |
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| + | === Blood elf history and organization === |
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| − | Brackenwall is the oldest Horde presence in Dustwallow Marsh. It is also the home of the [[Stonemaul]] ogres, who had maintained a village of their own but were driven out by agents of the [[black dragonflight]]. The Stonemaul ogres have remained allied with the Horde since the [[Third War]], when the half-ogre [[Rexxar]] defeated their leader in combat and took command of the tribe. [[Daelin Proudmoore]]’s loyalists harass Brackenwall, but [[Jaina Proudmoore]] keeps her own troops reined in. Most of the Horde members here try to trade with [[Theramore]] peacefully, but there are a few that organize groups to attack travelers.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', pg 38</ref> |
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| + | The blood elf Farstriders are an elite group of rangers. Although every member is a ranger, a rare few do take on roguish pursuits. The organization can trace its roots back to the [[Troll Wars]], when a loosely affiliated band of high elf warriors occasionally worked together to defend Quel'Thalas. Roughly five hundred years ago, a group of similarly dedicated fighters formed and officially took on the name "Farstriders". Their mandate was to protect Quel'Thalas far beyond its actual borders and look after high elf interests all over [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]. The commander of the Farstriders was given a unique title: [[Ranger-general of Silvermoon]]. |
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| + | Over time the Farstriders' focus has evolved. Today the Farstriders do not usually range far from home. Instead, they are trying to reclaim the southern section of Quel'Thalas, which has been heavily afflicted by the [[plague]]: the southernmost areas have fallen into [[Scourge]] possession. The Farstriders are also fighting to hold onto [[Eversong Woods]], which is being threatened by the [[Amani Empire|Amani]] trolls of [[Zul'Aman]], to the east of Quel'Thalas. |
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| − | Brackenwall is unique in that it is the only Horde town that isn't made up of the main (playable) Horde races or variations of them. The village was built by the [[Stonemaul]] [[ogres]] after their original village was ruined by the black dragons to the south. The Stonemaul have been allies of the Horde ever since [[Rexxar]] bested their brutal chieftain, [[Kor'gall]], and assumed the title for his own. After the Stonemauls aided in the battle against Admiral Proudmoore's naval fleets, Rexxar handed over leadership of the clan to [[Mok'Morokk]]. |
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| + | === Blood elf beliefs and practices === |
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| − | ==Features== |
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| + | The Farstriders have long been considered valiant and honorable elves who regarded the law with deep respect and faith. Indeed, they have long been considered the epitome of selfless dedication. |
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| − | * Brackenwall Village contains a flight master and a group of vendors. An inn, along with a mailbox, was included into the village as of patch 2.3 |
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| − | * {{NPC|Horde|Balai Lok'Wein}} sells the manuals for {{loot|common|Expert First Aid - Under Wraps|Expert First Aid}}, {{loot|common|Manual: Heavy Silk Bandage|Heavy Silk Bandages}} and {{loot|common|Manual: Mageweave Bandage|Mageweave Bandages}}. |
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| − | * Due to its proximity to [[Onyxia's Lair]], this town was often used as a staging ground for Onyxia raids (for Horde players). As of patch 2.3 however, [[Mudsprocket]] is much closer to the dragon's cave and is more suitable for raid rendezvous. |
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| − | * Contains a number of quest givers who give a few quests. |
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| + | Since the Scourge's bloody rampage through Quel'Thalas, the Farstriders have lost some of their optimism. Even so, they are nobly maintaining their role as protectors of blood elf society. Perhaps due to their ties to the land, these rangers tend to be spiritually, mentally, and physically healthier than many other blood elves. |
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| − | == Travel Connections == |
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| − | ;{{Horde Icon Small}} [[Orgrimmar]] |
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| − | ;{{Horde Icon Small}} [[Thunder Bluff]] |
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| − | ;{{Horde Icon Small}} [[The Crossroads]] |
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| − | ;{{Neutral Icon Small}} [[Mudsprocket]] |
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| − | ;{{Neutral Icon Small}} [[Gadgetzan]] |
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| + | They see their mission as a broad one: to seek out and eradicate evil. Their primary focus is on Quel'Thalas itself, but they also occasionally venture abroad, carrying out surgical strikes where they feel their efforts will have the greatest effect.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/encyclopedia/402.xml <!-- {{welink|402}} --></ref> |
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| − | == Brackenwall Village NPCs == |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male}}{{NPC|Horde|Overlord Mok'Morokk}} |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male}}{{NPC|Horde|Balandar Brightstar}} |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male}}{{NPC|Horde|Do'gol}} |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Ogre Mage}} {{NPC|Horde|Draz'Zilb}} |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}}{{NPC|Horde|Krog}} |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}}{{NPC|Horde|Nazeer Bloodpike}} |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male}}{{NPC|Horde|Ogron}} - southeast of Brackenwall Village |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male}}{{NPC|Horde|Tharg}} |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male}}{{NPC|Neutral|Mudcrush Durtfeet}} - south of Brackenwall Village |
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| + | The Farstriders disapprove of the actions of the [[Blood Knights]]. |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male}}{{NPC|Horde|"Little" Logok|Innkeeper}} |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Troll|Female}}{{NPC|Horde|Balai Lok'Wein|Potions, Scrolls and Reagents}} |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}}{{NPC|Horde|Ghok'kah|Tailoring Supplies}} |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male}}{{NPC|Horde|Krak|Armorer}} |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male}}{{NPC|Horde|Ogg'marr|Butcher}} |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Orc|Female}}{{NPC|Horde|Zanara|Bowyer}} |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male}}{{NPC|Horde|Zulrg|Weaponsmith}} |
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| + | Blood elves are known for their grudges. Of all the blood elves, Farstriders carried a deep resentment towards the Horde. They went out of their way to slay trolls, even those of the Horde. They hate the undead as well, they didn't like the fact that the Horde let the Forsaken into their ranks. They have had little experience with tauren, and don't have much quarrel with them but see them as bestial brutes. Despite the fact that blood elves and undead do not get well together, Sylvanas offered assistance to the blood elves despite the feelings of the Farstriders, leading to the blood elves joining the Horde.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=153}}</ref> |
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| − | === Various Services === |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Orc|Female}}{{NPC|Horde|Shardi|Wind Rider Master}} |
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| + | === Blood elf military tactics === |
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| − | ==Patch changes== |
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| + | Farstriders use similar tactics to other elven regiments, preferring bows. A good Farstrider is never seen in battle. The blood elf rangers prefer to hide among camouflage and in trees, sniping with their longbows. |
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| − | *{{Patch 1.8.0|note=Brackenwall Village now has an arrow on the minimap that points to it when you get within range.}} |
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| + | Farstriders are independent of Silvermoon’s military forces. Rather, Farstriders are structured more like a mercenary group. While individual Farstriders bear military designations, the bands are independent. Most Farstrider bands include from 3 to 5 members, and answer only to the ranger-general. |
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| + | Farstriders prefer guerilla tactics to frontal assaults. They always attack from cover, using trees and rocks to cover their traces while sniping at enemies. A Farstrider band splits up just before the attack, surrounding the enemy forces. Once in position, the lead ranger gives a birdcall to ready the others. Then all rangers bombard their enemies with arrows. They hamper fleeing targets with spells such as entangle. When discovered, a ranger retreats to a more strategic location and renews his assault. The Farstriders hunt and exterminate any enemies that escape the spells and arrows. Farstriders are quick, expert and ruthless.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=178}}</ref> |
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| − | {{Dustwallow Marsh}} |
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| + | == High elf Farstriders == |
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| + | While many have converted to blood elves, several packs of original high elven Farstriders still exist, [[Farstrider Lodge]] in the [[Loch Modan]] houses a [[ranger]], [[Vyrin Swiftwind]], and a few [[dwarven]] [[hunter]]s.{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as LoC - but what page? --> [[Ranger Lord Hawkspear]] controls another pocket in the [[Eastern Plaguelands]], while a little lodge also exists in the [[Hinterlands]], and finally the largest high elven Farstrider community, the one in [[Terokkar Forest]] based within [[Allerian Stronghold]], who had joined the [[Alliance Expedition]]. |
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| + | The few high elves who join the Farstriders often succumb to blood elf ways and declare themselves sin’dorei. Thus, all Farstriders are blood elf rangers.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=154}}</ref> These high elves may be part of the same organization as the blood elf Farstriders, but have not yet succumbed to blood elf ways. |
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| + | ==Night elf Farstriders== |
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| + | {{infobox faction |
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| + | | membership = |
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| + | | image = |
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| + | | name = Farstriders (night elves) |
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| + | | faction = Alliance |
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| + | | leader = Unknown |
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| + | | capital = [[Farstrider Camp]] |
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| + | | faction = [[Alliance]] |
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| + | | language = [[Darnassian]], [[Common]] |
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| + | | races = [[Night elves]] |
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| + | | theater = [[Ashenvale]] |
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| + | | affiliation = [[Alliance]] |
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| + | }} |
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| + | {{RPG-section}} |
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| + | Farstriders were the only unified night elf presence dwelling in Ashenvale, before the Third War, as a reclusive group of rangers. The Farstriders use the terrain and other inhabitants to train in their specialized skills. They hold a difference of opinion regarding strangers in Ashenvale. Some believe that their duty is to welcome and protect travelers, as long as they show no threat to the forest. Others see any strangers as unwelcome interlopers who must be “escorted” to the southern border. Still, whatever their opinion on Ashenvale, the Farstriders bow to the wishes of the ancients and the sentinels. They lived in the [[Farstrider Camp]]. Outraged Farstriders prevented orcs that mined [[Goldcrease Mine]] from taking the gold.<ref>{{ref book |author= Arthaus |title= [[Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]] |isbn=9781588460714 |pages=186-187}}</ref> |
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| + | == Known members == |
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| + | {| class="darktable" |
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| + | ! Name !! colspan=2 | Location |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIconExt|Halduron}} [[Halduron Brightwing]] |
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| + | | [[Sunfury Spire]] || [[Silvermoon City]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Captain Helios]] |
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| + | | [[Farstrider Enclave]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Female|Small}} [[Farstrider Dusking]] |
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| + | | [[Farstrider Enclave]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Female|Small}} [[Farstrider Sedina]] |
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| + | | [[Farstrider Enclave]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Female|Small}} [[Farstrider Solanna]] |
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| + | | [[Farstrider Enclave]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Female|Small}} [[Lieutenant Dawnrunner]] |
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| + | | [[Farstrider Retreat]] || [[Eversong Woods]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{Horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male}} [[Hathvelion Sungaze]] |
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| + | | [[Tranquil Shore]] || [[Eversong Woods]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Lieutenant Tomathren]] |
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| + | | Western shore of [[Lake Elrendar]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Nemeth Hawkeye]] |
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| + | | [[Grom'Gol Base Camp]] || [[Stranglethorn Vale]] |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Ranger Krenn'an]] |
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| + | | [[Farstrider Enclave]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Ranger Lethvalin]] |
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| + | | [[Tranquillien]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Female|Small}} [[Ranger Lilatha]] |
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| + | | [[Amani Catacombs]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Female|Small}} [[Ranger Valanna]] |
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| + | | Western shore of [[Lake Elrendar]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Female|Small}} [[Ranger Vynna]] |
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| + | | [[Farstrider Enclave]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{horde}} {{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Ranger Vedoran]] |
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| + | | [[Deatholme]] || [[Ghostlands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | {| class="darktable" |
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| + | ! Name !! colspan=2 | Location |
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| + | | {{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|HighElf|Male|Small}} [[Ranger Lord Hawkspear]] |
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| + | | [[Quel'Lithien Lodge]] || [[Eastern Plaguelands]] |
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| + | | {{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|HighElf|Male|Small}} [[Captain Auric Sunchaser]] |
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| + | | [[Allerian Stronghold]] || [[Terokkar Forest]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|HighElf|Female|Small}} [[Taela Everstride]] |
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| + | | [[Allerian Stronghold]] || [[Terokkar Forest]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | | {{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|HighElf|Female|Small}} [[Vyrin Swiftwind]] |
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| + | | [[Farstrider Lodge]] || [[Loch Modan]] |
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| + | | {{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|HighElf|Female|Small}} [[Jalinde Summerdrake]] |
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| + | | [[Quel'Danil Lodge]] || [[Hinterlands]] |
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| + | | {{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|HighElf|Female|Small}} [[Theloria Shadecloak]] |
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| + | | [[Allerian Post]] || [[Terokkar Forest]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | |} |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| + | *[[Elven Ranger Corps]] |
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Revision as of 23:31, 11 March 2011
The Farstriders may refer to three different, yet similar, elven organizations.
The first is a group of blood elf rangers based primarily in the Ghostlands and Silvermoon.[1]
The second consists of the few remaining high elven Farstriders (who did not or are yet to declare themselves sin'dorei) based in Farstrider Lodge in Loch Modan and other lodges in northern Lordaeron. The second group may be included in the first, however, they may also be a separate organization due to them being from two different races.
The last group is a night elf organization based in Ashenvale.
Blood elf Farstriders
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| Main leader | Ranger-General Halduron Brightwing |
| Membership | Unknown, presumably less than 300.[2] |
| Race(s) | Blood elves |
| Capital | Silvermoon City, Sunfury Spire |
| Other major settlements | Farstrider Enclave, Farstrider Retreat |
| Theater of operations | Eversong Woods, Ghostlands |
| Language(s) | Thalassian, Common |
| Affiliation | Independent[3] (favor Silvermoon more so than Horde?) |
| Status | Active |
Blood elf membership
Once a group comprised solely of high elves, many of the Farstriders who survived the Scourge's invasion of Quel'Thalas have become blood elves. Based in Silvermoon City, the organization is considered part of the blood elf government, but its members have never been a formal military. The army that currently defends Quel'Thalas is a separate entity from the Farstriders, whose small numbers would in any case make it impossible for them to wage war. The Farstriders have several lodges scattered across Lordaeron.
Blood elf history and organization
The blood elf Farstriders are an elite group of rangers. Although every member is a ranger, a rare few do take on roguish pursuits. The organization can trace its roots back to the Troll Wars, when a loosely affiliated band of high elf warriors occasionally worked together to defend Quel'Thalas. Roughly five hundred years ago, a group of similarly dedicated fighters formed and officially took on the name "Farstriders". Their mandate was to protect Quel'Thalas far beyond its actual borders and look after high elf interests all over Azeroth. The commander of the Farstriders was given a unique title: Ranger-general of Silvermoon.
Over time the Farstriders' focus has evolved. Today the Farstriders do not usually range far from home. Instead, they are trying to reclaim the southern section of Quel'Thalas, which has been heavily afflicted by the plague: the southernmost areas have fallen into Scourge possession. The Farstriders are also fighting to hold onto Eversong Woods, which is being threatened by the Amani trolls of Zul'Aman, to the east of Quel'Thalas.
Blood elf beliefs and practices
The Farstriders have long been considered valiant and honorable elves who regarded the law with deep respect and faith. Indeed, they have long been considered the epitome of selfless dedication.
Since the Scourge's bloody rampage through Quel'Thalas, the Farstriders have lost some of their optimism. Even so, they are nobly maintaining their role as protectors of blood elf society. Perhaps due to their ties to the land, these rangers tend to be spiritually, mentally, and physically healthier than many other blood elves.
They see their mission as a broad one: to seek out and eradicate evil. Their primary focus is on Quel'Thalas itself, but they also occasionally venture abroad, carrying out surgical strikes where they feel their efforts will have the greatest effect.[4]
The Farstriders disapprove of the actions of the Blood Knights.
Blood elves are known for their grudges. Of all the blood elves, Farstriders carried a deep resentment towards the Horde. They went out of their way to slay trolls, even those of the Horde. They hate the undead as well, they didn't like the fact that the Horde let the Forsaken into their ranks. They have had little experience with tauren, and don't have much quarrel with them but see them as bestial brutes. Despite the fact that blood elves and undead do not get well together, Sylvanas offered assistance to the blood elves despite the feelings of the Farstriders, leading to the blood elves joining the Horde.[5]
Blood elf military tactics
Farstriders use similar tactics to other elven regiments, preferring bows. A good Farstrider is never seen in battle. The blood elf rangers prefer to hide among camouflage and in trees, sniping with their longbows.
Farstriders are independent of Silvermoon’s military forces. Rather, Farstriders are structured more like a mercenary group. While individual Farstriders bear military designations, the bands are independent. Most Farstrider bands include from 3 to 5 members, and answer only to the ranger-general.
Farstriders prefer guerilla tactics to frontal assaults. They always attack from cover, using trees and rocks to cover their traces while sniping at enemies. A Farstrider band splits up just before the attack, surrounding the enemy forces. Once in position, the lead ranger gives a birdcall to ready the others. Then all rangers bombard their enemies with arrows. They hamper fleeing targets with spells such as entangle. When discovered, a ranger retreats to a more strategic location and renews his assault. The Farstriders hunt and exterminate any enemies that escape the spells and arrows. Farstriders are quick, expert and ruthless.[6]
High elf Farstriders
While many have converted to blood elves, several packs of original high elven Farstriders still exist, Farstrider Lodge in the Loch Modan houses a ranger, Vyrin Swiftwind, and a few dwarven hunters.[citation needed] Ranger Lord Hawkspear controls another pocket in the Eastern Plaguelands, while a little lodge also exists in the Hinterlands, and finally the largest high elven Farstrider community, the one in Terokkar Forest based within Allerian Stronghold, who had joined the Alliance Expedition.
The few high elves who join the Farstriders often succumb to blood elf ways and declare themselves sin’dorei. Thus, all Farstriders are blood elf rangers.[7] These high elves may be part of the same organization as the blood elf Farstriders, but have not yet succumbed to blood elf ways.
Night elf Farstriders
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| Main leader | Unknown |
| Race(s) | Night elves |
| Capital | Farstrider Camp |
| Theater of operations | Ashenvale |
| Language(s) | Darnassian, Common |
| Affiliation | Alliance |
Farstriders were the only unified night elf presence dwelling in Ashenvale, before the Third War, as a reclusive group of rangers. The Farstriders use the terrain and other inhabitants to train in their specialized skills. They hold a difference of opinion regarding strangers in Ashenvale. Some believe that their duty is to welcome and protect travelers, as long as they show no threat to the forest. Others see any strangers as unwelcome interlopers who must be “escorted” to the southern border. Still, whatever their opinion on Ashenvale, the Farstriders bow to the wishes of the ancients and the sentinels. They lived in the Farstrider Camp. Outraged Farstriders prevented orcs that mined Goldcrease Mine from taking the gold.[8]
Known members
Blood elf
High elf
See also
References
- ^ http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/encyclopedia/402.xml
- ^ Johnson, Luke. Dark Factions, 152. ISBN 9781588464460.
- ^ Dark Factions, pgs. 152-154
- ^ http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/encyclopedia/402.xml
- ^ Johnson, Luke. Dark Factions, 153. ISBN 9781588464460.
- ^ Johnson, Luke. Dark Factions, 178. ISBN 9781588464460.
- ^ Johnson, Luke. Dark Factions, 154. ISBN 9781588464460.
- ^ Arthaus. Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 186-187. ISBN 9781588460714.