Argus, As you know, I'm up to my neck in repair requests from the Army. I can't complain about all the work, but it's depleting my supply of iron. I don't have enough iron for horseshoes. I know you always keep a large stock--I'd like to borrow 50 pairs of shoes until I get my next shipment of iron. You have my gratitude, -Verner

Memories of Valor A Recount of the Valor Family and Their Service to Raven Hill There was no greater family in all of the Eastern Kingdoms than the Valor family. Their deeds to the people they swore to protect were nothing short of miracles, and their loss is a loss for all of Raven Hill. I write this account to set the record straight, detailing the marvels that were Grant, Ira, Silvia, and Merrick. May these writings be a small consolation for how sorry I am for their absence.

Missing: Corporal Keeshan Last seen during the bloody battle at Stonewatch Keep, Corporal Keeshan was reported to have been dragged away by Blackrock Orcs. It is believed that Corporal Keeshan is being held as a prisoner of war at the Blackrock encampment north of Lakeshire, just west of the pass leading to the Burning Steppes. By mandate of Magistrate Solomon, anyone who aids in the recovery of Corporal Keeshan shall be rewarded by Marshal Marris.

With the absence of trolls in the northlands, the elves of Quel'Thalas bent their efforts towards rebuilding their glorious homeland. The victorious armies of Arathor returned home to southlands of Strom.

Ten thousand years before the orcs and humans clashed in their First War, the world of Azeroth cradled only one massive continent surrounded by the infinite, raging seas. That land mass, known as Kalimdor, was home to a number of disparate races and creatures, all vying for survival amongst the savage elements of the waking world. At the dark continent's center was a mysterious lake of incandescent energies.

The chief warden of the internment camps, Aedelas Blackmoore, watched over the captive orcs from his prison-stronghold, Durnholde. One orc in particular had always held his interest: the orphaned infant he had found nearly eighteen years before. Blackmoore had raised the young male as a favored slave and named him Thrall. Blackmoore taught the orc about tactics, philosophy, and combat. Thrall was even trained as a gladiator. All the while, the corrupt warden sought to mold the orc into a weapon.

Lord Lothar rallied the remnants of Azeroth's armies after their defeat at Stormwind Keep, and then launched a massive exodus across the sea to the northern kingdom of Lordaeron. Convinced that the Horde would overcome all of humanity if left unchecked, the leaders of the seven human nations met and agreed to unite in what would become known as the Alliance of Lordaeron.

As the politics and rivalries of the seven human nations waxed and waned, the line of Guardians kept its constant vigil against chaos. There were many Guardians over the years, but only one ever held the magical powers of Tirisfal at any given time. One of the last Guardians of the age distinguished herself as a mighty warrior against the shadow.

The devastating Second War against the orcish horde left the Alliance of Lordaeron in a state of shock and disarray. The bloodthirsty orcs, led by the mighty warchief, Orgrim Doomhammer, not only smashed their way through the dwarf-held lands of Khaz Modan, but had razed many of Lordaeron's central provinces as well. The unrelenting orcs even succeeded in ravaging the elves' remote kingdom of Quel'Thalas before their rampage was finally stopped.

Only a few months after Nethergarde's completion, the energies of the dark portal coalesced and opened up a new gateway to Draenor. The remaining orc clans, under the leadership of the elder shaman, Ner'zhul, charged forth into Azeroth once again. Intent on stealing a number of magical artifacts that would increase Ner'zhul's power, the orcs planned to open up new portals in Draenor that would allow them to escape their doomed red world forever.

Osric, Please find below the list of armor of which we are in need: 10 Mail shirts 20 Helms 30 Armor Patches 15 Mail Boots We are, as always, in your debt. And should Westfall ever be free of the thieves who threaten it, it would ease the guilt in my heart if I could invite you to my family's home, for a fine meal cooked from the bounty this land was once so well known. -Lewis Quartermaster, Sentinel Hill

This Armor Marker is good for one piece of leather or cloth armor, redeemable at the Timberlain household within the Eastvale Logging Camp.

Westfall Stew 3 parts Stringy Vulture Meat 3 Goretusk Snouts 3 Murloc Eyes 3 Okra Mix together and bring to a boil. Let simmer for at least two hours before serving.

Tommy Joe - With each passing hour, my heart withers from your absence. Oh, if only our folks could see beyond the silly crimes they have done to each other, and know that the only true crime is hate. Hate consumes, and I fear in these dimming times that hate will take hold of more than just our families. If they realized this then we could, at long last, be together. It is for that day I hope, and for that day I live. Your love, Maybell