Human starting experience

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This chapter continues the story of the kingdom of Stormwind from the Shattering.

The human starting experience takes place in Northshire Valley, in Elwynn Forest, a level 1-20 zone. Despite the victory against the Lich King, Stormwind's militia was stretched thinner than ever, due to new threats back at home. Deathwing's attack on Stormwind City, kobolds and gnolls threatening the populace, and rumors of Defias bandits sightings; the city wouldn't last long without a constant stream of food and supplies to support its population. Northshire Abbey remains dedicated to recruiting and training any citizens brave enough to help keep the peace.^[1]

The Cataclysm opened a pass between Northshire and the Burning Steppes, causing the Blackrock orcs, under the leadership of Kurtok the Slayer,^[2] to invade the valley. The newly recruited adventurers start by aiding the Stormwind infantries, by killing the worgs, spies, and the goblin assassins that were sent to ambush a battalion stationed behind the abbey,^[3]^[4] as well as helping Brother Paxton heal the fallen soldiers.^[5]

Meanwhile, a large contingency of Blackrock orcs remains on the east side of the valley, and began burning down the forest and vineyards.^[6] The adventurers were also sent to kill the remaining orcs and take their weapons as proof,^[7] and were asked to extinguish the fires raging across the vineyard by its owner Milly Osworth.^[8] Finally, the adventurers killed Kurtok, the invasion leader, and Marshal McBride sent peasants to seal the pass to end the invasion.^[2] The Marshal then promotes the adventurers to Acting Deputy, and are sent to Goldshire to protect the surrounding Elwynn Forest.^[9]

[1-10] Beating Them Back!
[1-10] Lions for Lambs
[1-10] Join the Battle!
[1-10] They Sent Assassins & [1-10] Fear No Evil
[1-10] The Rear is Clear
[1-10] Blackrock Invasion & [1-10] Extinguishing Hope
[1-10] Ending the Invasion!
[1-10] Report to Goldshire
Side quest: [1-10] Rest and Relaxation

The story of the kingdom of Stormwind continues with Goldshire, in Elwynn Forest.

Next: Elwynn Forest storyline →

Quests

Quest Name	Start	End	XP	Reputation	Reward	Description
[1-10] Beating Them Back!	Marshal McBride	Marshal McBride	500	+250 Stormwind	[Northshire Abbot's Cinch] or [Worg Handler's Gloves] or [Runner's Boots] 50	Kill 6 Blackrock Worgs.
[1-10] Lions for Lambs	Marshal McBride	Marshal McBride	500	+250 Stormwind	[Northshire Abbot's Robe] or [Stormwind Infantry Belt] or [Spymaster's Legs] 40	Kill 8 Blackrock Spies.
[1-10] Join the Battle!	Marshal McBride	Sergeant Willem	65	+25 Stormwind	13	Report to Sergeant Willem behind Northshire Abbey in Elwynn Forest.
[1-10] They Sent Assassins	Sergeant Willem	Sergeant Willem	250	+250 Stormwind	[Outfitter Gloves] or [Outfitter Boots] or [Outfitter Belt] 50	Kill 8 Goblin Assassins.
[1-10] Fear No Evil	Brother Paxton	Brother Paxton	250	+250 Stormwind	[Northshire Abbot's Shoes] or [Wolf Hunter's Vest] or [Borderlands Bracers] 50	Revive 4 Injured Stormwind Soldiers.
[1-10] The Rear is Clear	Sergeant Willem	Marshal McBride	35	+10 Stormwind	7	Report to Marshal McBride in front of Northshire Abbey in Elwynn Forest.
[1-10] Blackrock Invasion	Marshal McBride	Marshal McBride	450	+250 Stormwind	[Militia Hammer] or [Militia Warhammer] or [Militia Dagger] or [Militia Shortsword] or [Militia Quarterstaff] 7	Recover 8 Blackrock Orc Weapons.
[1-10] Extinguishing Hope	Milly Osworth	Milly Osworth	355	+250 Stormwind	[Grape-Picking Sack] and [Wine-Stained Cloak] 75	Use Milly's Extinguisher to put out 8 Vineyard Fires.
[1-10] Ending the Invasion!	Marshal McBride	Marshal McBride	550	+350 Stormwind	[Willem's Mitts] or [Abbey Defender's Crossbow] or [Long Lost Wand] 200	Kill Kurtok the Slayer.
[1-10] Report to Goldshire	Marshal McBride	Marshal Dughan	230	+75 Stormwind	[Pikeman Shield] or [Pikeman Trousers] or [Goldshire Heavy Jacket] or [Innkeeper's Longstockings] 200	Take Marshal McBride's Documents to Marshal Dughan at Goldshire in Elwynn Forest.
[1-10] Rest and Relaxation	Falkhaan Isenstrider	Innkeeper Farley	45	+25 Stormwind	[Goldshire Iron Bracer] or [Innkeeper's Gloves] or [Lion's Pride Bracer] and 5x [Small Pumpkin] 5x [Refreshing Spring Water]	Speak with Innkeeper Farley at the Lion's Pride Inn.