Timbermaw tribe
- This article is about the Timbermaw lore. For the in-game faction reputation, see Timbermaw Hold (faction). For the Timbermaw capital, see Timbermaw Hold.
 Timbermaw tribe | |
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| Main leader | Unknown |
| Race(s) |
 Furbolg |
| Character classes | Hunter, Mystic, Shaman, Ursa, Warrior |
| Capital | Timbermaw Hold |
| Theater of operations | Felwood, Winterspring |
| Formerly | Azshara |
| Language(s) | Furbolg, Darnassian, Common |
| Former sub-group(s) | Blackmaw tribe[1] |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
“As the last uncorrupted furbolg tribe (at least in their view), the Timbermaw seek to preserve their spiritual ways and end the suffering of their brethren.”
- — Reputation description[2]
The Timbermaw tribe is a tribe of uncorrupted furbolgs that inhabit Felwood. They could also be found in Azshara until the Cataclysm, which led to their separation from the Blackmaw tribe.
The Deadwood tribe are the sworn enemies of the Timbermaw. They are corrupted and have been driven mad by the taint of Felwood.[3]
History
When the corruption of the Burning Legion crept into the sacred forests of Kalimdor, it was the creatures of the wild who first felt its monstrous power. Once gentle animals were transformed into abominable, rabid killers; their flesh rent and their spirits desecrated, they quickly succumbed to the demons' influence. Soon after, the furbolgs, the ursine children of the forest, suffered the same fate, as their entire species was driven mad by the surrounding corruption. However, amidst the chaos and the madness, one furbolg tribe escaped the darkness that had fallen on Kalimdor. In the safety of Timbermaw Hold, the furbolgs of the Timbermaw tribe weathered the storm, yet they were forced to watch helplessly as the forest they had loved so much was slowly turned into a twisted, festering perversion of its former self. When the spirits of the forest spoke to them no more, the Timbermaw knew that their home was gone... possibly, forever. The corruption had sunk in deep, so that even long after Illidan the Betrayer had consumed the source of the corruption, a powerful warlock artifact called the Skull of Gul'dan, and vanquished the demons' leader Tichondrius, the taint on the woods still remained. And so, the dead forest became known only as Felwood.
With the Burning Legion defeated, the Timbermaw furbolgs have recently taken their first, careful steps outside of the safety of Timbermaw Hold. They are wary of all strangers, fearing that they may mistake them for their corrupted brethren and attack. However, the Timbermaw are painfully aware that they will not last on their own; adventurers who seek out Timbermaw Hold in northern Felwood and prove themselves as friends of the Timbermaw will learn that the furbolgs value their friends above all else. Though they possess no fine jewels or any worldly riches, the Timbermaw's shamanistic tradition is still strong. They know much about the art of crafting armor pieces from animal hides, and they are more than happy to share their healing talismans with friends of their tribe. The Timbermaw's main concerns are putting an end to their corrupted brethren's suffering and finding a cure to heal the wounds the corruption of Felwood has inflicted upon the land, so that one day, the ancient forests will once again resound with the peaceful chants and the soft laughter of the children of the forest.[4]
World of Warcraft
At some point in the past, Warchief Thrall and King Magni Bronzebeard tried to make contact with the Timbermaw of furbolg on behalf of their faction. Horde and Alliance adventurers eventually engaged in great diplomacy with Timbermaw Hold and performed valiant actions for them on behalf of their faction.[5]
Wrath of the Lich King
Some time in the past, Tur Ragepaw of the Timbermaw tribe had visited Kodian, looking for information to help cleanse Ursoc of the taint caused by Vordrassil's sapling,[6] which have been used to restore the Ancient Guardian to life. As events unfolded, Tur was instrumental in defeating the current incarnation of Ursoc so that his spirit could be freed of the taint using Vordrassil's Ashes.[7]
Cataclysm
Following the Cataclysm, the Blackmaw tribe broke ranks from the Timbermaw tribe in retaliation for the aggressive settlement of the Horde in Azshara.[1] Consequently, the area previously under Timbermaw's control fell to the Blackmaws while the entrance to Timbermaw Hold was renamed the Blackmaw Hold.
Legion
During the third invasion of the Burning Legion, Tur Ragepaw could be found in a twisted version of the Grizzly Hills within the Emerald Nightmare, where he helped adventurers take down the nightmare corrupted Ursoc.
Faction
- Main article: Timbermaw Hold (faction)
The Timbermaw furbolgs guard the Timbermaw Hold cave that connects Felwood, Moonglade, and Winterspring. You start out as hostile with these furbolgs; you must attain at least an unfriendly reputation to pass through their cave without them attacking you. If you choose to further build reputation with the Timbermaw, you may be able to access special items, exclusive tradeskill recipes, and quests.
Members
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Named
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Unnamed
Notes and trivia
[Defender of the Timbermaw] is a trinket quest reward that summons a Timbermaw Ancestor to fight and heal.
References
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[5-30] The Blackmaw Scar
- ^ Game Guide/Classic Factions#Timbermaw Hold
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[15-30] A Talking Totem
- ^ http://web.archive.org/web/20070710234728/http://www.wow-europe.com/en/info/basics/factions/timbermaw/index.html
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[60] The Brokering of Peace
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[15-30] Children of Ursoc
- ^ [15-30G3] Ursoc, the Bear God
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