These demon plates were worn by the creature that first cursed our people with bloodlust. By the heroic act of one brave orc - he was defeated. Mannoroth the Destructor is no more. Let these plates always remind us of how far we've come and how hard we fought to regain our honor. - Thrall, Warchief of the Horde

I'll make this short, adventurer. You've got a slyness and grace to you that I respect, and I've been keeping my eye on you. Slyness and grace aren't always enough to keep you alive though. If you want to learn to be a proper rogue then I can teach you. Come find me inside the watchtower. -Akeri Duskblade, Rogue Trainer

Elf, As a guest of the Horde, the Warchief has given you leave to travel freely throughout Horde territory. Use this guide to find your way around our lands.

Within this very chamber you will find Vol'jin of the Darkspear Tribe. The Darkspear Trolls are steadfast friends of the orcs, our bond sealed in blood through the heat of battle during our flight from the human lands on the continent to the East. Treat him with respect, and he will treat you with respect. If you show him disrespect... well, don't do that.

Next, I'd advise you to travel back to Mulgore and seek out Cairne Bloodhoof in Thunder Bluff. Cairne is the chieftain of the Bloodhoof tribe of Tauren, and it is by his grace that your people and the Earthen Ring have been given permission to establish yourselves in Mulgore. You should already be familiar with the path to Thunder Bluff. Seek out the flight master in the center of Orgrimmar and take a riding wyvern to Thunder Bluff. Cairne can be found in the central plateau, just east of the great totem that serves as the wyvern roost in the city.

Our Forsaken allies make their home in the land known as the Tirisfal Glades on the eastern continent. Deep beneath the ruins of a city once called Lordaeron you will find the Undercity. To reach Tirisfal, exit the city via the great southern gate, and head east towards the zeppelin tower. Board the zeppelin that docks at the south side of the tower. After crossing the great sea, you will arrive at the town of Brill. Simply head north from Brill into the ruins of Lordaeron. Locate the lift and ride it down into the depths of the Undercity and find the Dark Lady in the Royal Quarter. Word of warning, you may find the forsaken capital to be... unnerving.

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...

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

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.

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.

Lord Bethor Iceshard, As per your instructions, I send to you the agent you requested. It is the bearer of this note. This person has shown to be dependable and able to follow orders, is proven against the forces of the Scourge, and is my choice for your mission. May She reign supreme, -Magistrate Sevren

There were a handful of powerful individuals scattered throughout the world who heard the Lich King's mental summons from Northrend. Most notable of them was the archmage of Dalaran, Kel'Thuzad, who was one of senior members of the Kirin Tor, Dalaran's ruling council. He had been considered a maverick for years due to his insistence on studying the forbidden arts of necromancy.

HORDE MILITARY RANKS OFFICERS High Warlord Warlord General Lieutenant General Champion Centurion Legionnaire Blood Guard Stone Guard ENLISTED First Sergeant Senior Sergeant Sergeant Grunt Scout

Here lies King Terenas Menethil II -- Last True King of Lordaeron. Great were his deeds -- long was his reign -- unthinkable was his death. "May the Father lie blameless for the deeds of the son. May the bloodied crown stay lost and forgotten."

Horde Conscription Registration This person has demonstrated incredible feats of strength and skill in the name of the Horde. They should immediately be assigned to work in the Crossroads. Respectfully yours: Looks good to me. - Takrin Pathseeker

Driven to learn all he could of the magical world and its shadowy wonders, he was frustrated by what he saw as his peers' outmoded and unimaginative precepts. Upon hearing the powerful summons from Northrend, the archmage bent all of his considerable will to communing with the mysterious voice. Convinced that the Kirin Tor was too squeamish to seize the power and knowledge inherent in the dark arts, he resigned himself to learn what he could from the immensely powerful Lich King.

<Impressively, there is a barely legible carving in the remaining skin of the apple.> Apple yum yum. Me pick flowers now.

Sael'ah, my friend. I hope this sigil finds you well. I was asked to offer you my services. I too am in Shadowglen, in the great tree of Aldrassil, and I wanted you to know that if you need any training that you could seek me out. In these questionable times, I thought it prudent that those dealing in stealth remain even closer to one another. How else will we be able to protect Teldrassil and our ways? Find me when you can. -Frahun Shadewhisper, Rogue Trainer

Brother Haalien, It is time to prove your worth to the Al'Aketh! Go into Shadowgale to find the pylon. You have conveyed your concerns about the druids and the highest in our order have heard you. Take these faithful soldiers with you in your righteous mission. Kill the druids swiftly lest they interfere with our plans. We have eyes and ears in Valanaar that will confirm when you have been successful. The time of reckoning is at hand! None shall be able to stop the ushering! -N

"I will continue to serve our people here on Zephras, and I will devote much of my time to furthering our relationship with the wind spirits to whom we owe so much. The elemental spirits are wondrous and wise, and we still have so much to learn from one another. I am devoted to seeing the shen'dorei persevere in this beautiful and strange realm-and to seeing that we do so freely, justly, and unshackled by tyranny."

<You touch the small white crystal and you can hear faint sounds on the wind. This is an audio recording of some sort.> "An excerpt from the Shal'nan's speech at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Shrine of the Four Winds, Zephras Isle."

"Thus, I am abdicating my position as your leader and handing over governance of our Skyborne Isles to a carefully chosen council of provincial elders. After the transition period is over, you will have the opportunity to choose your own leaders, and your voices will determine the direction we take from here on. You have demonstrated the ability to lead yourselves better than any king, queen, prince, or other individual sovereign ever could-and that fills me with profound pride."

"Thank you for everything you've sacrificed, everything you've built, and everything you've taught me about how to be a better person. You all represent the unshakable resolve of the shen'dorei people. We will thrive in this beautiful new world and reach new heights together."

"With the founding of our new home here in the clouds, we embark on a new age of peace and prosperity for our people. You have all endured so much to make it here. I have watched our people grow into a hardy, self-reliant society, which fills me with a pride I cannot hope to describe in full. The greatest part of that pride, however, is that it has become clear to me that I no longer have any need to act as our singular ruler."

Deathstalker Mission Report Agents: Rane Yorick, Quinn Yorick, Erland McKree Primary mission: perform reconnaissance through northern silverpine, and determine threat levels of wildlife and Scourge.

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.

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

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