If we are to make these new lands ours then we must have places to rest our battle weary bodies. Lay your axe by the fire and share the stories of your mighty battles.

The Excavation of Bael Modan The original survey crew sent by the Explorers' League was indeed correct in their findings. The ground here holds artifacts of unlimited value to our people. No doubt we will find many answers in our quest for knowledge beneath the sand and rock of Bael Modan. The geology of the region dictates we use extreme measures however. Many of the sand deposits have solidified under the harsh conditions and varying climate.

The solution is quite simple however. Using wood pulp as an absorbent, we can combine traces of nitroglycerin with sodium nitrate to develop a strong blasting charge, capable of breaking through even the most dense masses. The work will be noisy and disruptive but our search is of far greater importance than the comfort of the local inhabitants. In fact, we've already had to drive a band of bull-men out of the area who were proving to be a nuisance.

The fact that we are dealing with various rogue elements out here leads me to believe we will need support from the King's Army. Not only will the excavation require military support, it would seem to my novice eye that the location of Bael Modan might be of strategic value to the Alliance considering the volatility of world politics in their current state. Alas, I have digressed. There is much work to be done beneath the rock. I have spent too much time writing and not enough digging...

Would you like a flight to Thunder Bluff, courtesy of the Cenarion Circle?

You will need to find Nat Pagle in Dustwallow Marsh to get any better than you are currently.

Even within cold, stone walls such as the ones that shelter this town, one may find tranquility and peace. In fact, you may find them everywhere you are... simply look inside yourself for such balance.

Do you hear the call of the hunt, druid? You must listen closely, but the call comes from deep within you. It comes from deep within all of us.

It's been so long since I was a novice myself that I don't think I'd be the best teacher for you. Try talking to Tarn or Mak, right over there. One of them should be able to answer your questions.

Wulan in Shadowprey Village can sell you the "Expert Cookbook". You will need that if you are to better yourself.

Your skill exceeds mine, though I've heard that Old Man Heming in Booty Bay has copies of "The Bass and You". That is sure to help you increase your skill.

Welcome, my brother. If you are here to train, then I would be delighted to teach you. It never hurts to reaffirm one's place within what I like to call the Great Balance. As preservers of this balance, we must strive to continually keep our minds clear and our hearts strong. Training helps us in this regard.

If you desire, in addition to training, I have it within my power to erase the knowledge of your talents from your mind. Be warned that every time you undergo this procedure the more difficult it is to perform, and therefore the more expensive it becomes.

adventurer, how may I further your training in the eyes of the Earth Mother?

Greetings young one, and welcome to Thunder Bluff. You'll find safe refuge from the burdens of the world here. All denizens of the Horde are welcome here. The spirits of the present and past come alive here in this sacred place, my friend. Honor them, and in doing so honor yourself.

Which profession?

There is no finer cook in Thunder Bluff than Aska Mistrunner. Mmmmm, I can smell what she is cooking from here. Head over to her kitchen located on the high rise. Drat... now I am hungry.

Don't blame you for taking up fishing. Mulgore has some the best fishing spots in Southern Kalimdor and Mountaintop Bait & Tackle on the high rise has all of the gear you'll need to take advantage of it. Tell Kah Mistrunner that I sent ya!

Look for Yelmak's Alchemy and Potions. Find it in the middle of The Drag, west of the huge tree.

You won't learn anything new from me; you know too much already. If you want more training, talk to the tauren Una in the northwestern shops of Thunder Bluff's central plateau. Send her my regards, eh?

As the wind on the plains, you are always welcome here.

If we are to make these new lands ours then we must have places to rest our battle weary bodies. Lay your axe by the fire and share the stories of your mighty battles.

Are you interested in exploring one of these dungeons?

The entrance to Whelgar's Excavation Site can be found in the southern valley of the Wetlands. A cave along the western mountain ridge marks the passage.

Go to Kodohide Leatherworkers in The Drag. Ask for Kamari.

Situated along the Zoram Strand of Ashenvale, Blackfathom Deeps was once a glorious temple dedicated to the night elves' moon-goddess Elune. However, the great Sundering shattered the temple - sinking it beneath the waves of the Veiled Sea. There it remained untouched - until, drawn by its ancient power - the naga and satyr emerged to plumb its secrets. Legends hold that the ancient beast, Aku'mai, has taken up residence within the temple's ruins.

To complete the Trial of the Lake, you must use the Shrine Bauble within the boundaries of this shrine. Until you do so, your trial remains unfinished and it is at risk of failure.

Your return to Thunder Bluff is not without heralding, though I will need proof of your lessons learned in Moonglade before I will teach you your aquatic form. Do you have the Pendant of the Sea Lion?

Very impressive, adventurer. Your ancestors would be pleased with your progress! You're ready to learn your aquatic form, and it is my pleasure to teach it to you. Also, in recognition of your achievement during the two trials, I give you this item. I hope you'll find it to be a welcome addition to your gear as a protector of nature and a keeper of the balance.

Ah, hello there. I spend a great deal of time studying the water - all the elements really - so much so that sometimes I don't even notice people around me. Is there something I can help you with?

Go to war, skyborne.

Take my update to Kadrak. Swiftly, adventurer.

Thank you for your hard work, adventurer. There has been an uprising in bandits and thieves intercepting trade routes as of late. If you find other crates lying around, please bring them here and we'll handle the rest. Here is your payment.

You want Zamja at Borstan's Firepit on the upper level of The Drag. Go up the stairs on the left as you enter The Drag from the Valley of Strength.

Finally, somebody killed that thing! Do you know how hard it is to get a crew in the water when everyone in town's crying "Shark!" all the time? I might just put that monster's fin into a soup for dinner tonight, just to have the last laugh.

A high elf, speaking to me... in Thunder Bluff. Will wonders never cease? Well, shaper of wind, let me join our Earthen Ring brothers and sisters in welcoming you to Azeroth. My fellow druids of the Cenarion Circle have much wisdom to impart upon you, child of nature.

Ah I see that you have already mastered the form of the Bear. Good, good. You are well on your way, young druid.

I have only memories now, but I will build a tribute to Olgra so that they never fade.

Have you been able to recover the supplies the harpies stole?

Welcome back, adventurer. I can sense you have met with the Great Cat Spirit and have successfully completed the trial. All druids must pass a trial given by this spirit, though the trials vary by generation. I am proud you have passed and have heeded the wisdom of the Great Cat Spirit. It is an ancient spirit that is as deadly as it is playful, though I can sense you understand the spirit's nature already. I will now instruct you on how to take the shape of the cat.

Truly, this is a fascinating object. It shows indications of being much more than a mere carving or sculpture. While our elders may be interested in observing this artifact, the Earthen Ring are who would carry the most wisdom for our buried ruins and forgotten lands. Seek out Muln Earthfury, a direct approach is fitting for the gravity of what you carry. You can find him and other elders of the Earthen Ring council at the Skywatcher Plateau in northwest Mulgore.

I'd train you if I could, but you're too much for me. Tell you what: go talk to the tauren Una in the northwestern shops of Thunder Bluff's central plateau. She's got some real talent.

Where would you like to fly to?

How may I be of service?

You will need to find Nat Pagle in Dustwallow Marsh to get any better than you are currently.

If you desire, in addition to training, I have it within my power to erase the knowledge of your talents from your mind. Be warned that every time you undergo this procedure the more difficult it is to perform, and therefore the more expensive it becomes.

adventurer, how may I further your training in the eyes of the Earth Mother?

What are you looking for?

Which trainer do you seek?

Seek out Turak Runetotem in the Hall of Elders on the Elder Rise.