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| − | '''Goldshire''' is the second [[human]] [[town]] that most human characters visit during their adventures, sometime after level five. Goldshire is centrally located just southwest of [[Northshire]] and has most low level [[class trainers]] and some [[profession]] trainers. |
+ | '''Goldshire''' is the second [[human]] [[town]] that most human characters visit during their adventures, sometime after level five. Goldshire is centrally located just southwest of [[Northshire]] and has most low level [[class trainers]] and some [[profession]] trainers. Besides a [[blacksmith (building)|blacksmith]] it has the first [[Inn]] that most human characters will encounter — the [[Lion's Pride Inn]]. |
Goldshire has roads that lead to [[Stormwind City]] to the northwest, [[Northshire Abbey]] to the northeast, [[Westfall]] to the west, and [[Lakeshire]] ([[Redridge Mountains]] zone) to the east. Its prime location makes it an important trade town. Travelers, merchants, adventurers, Stormwind guards, and priests from the abbey all stop and make regular visits to the town on their way to and from Stormwind, usually enjoying the hospitality of the Lion's Pride Inn, one of the most respectable ale houses in Azeroth. |
Goldshire has roads that lead to [[Stormwind City]] to the northwest, [[Northshire Abbey]] to the northeast, [[Westfall]] to the west, and [[Lakeshire]] ([[Redridge Mountains]] zone) to the east. Its prime location makes it an important trade town. Travelers, merchants, adventurers, Stormwind guards, and priests from the abbey all stop and make regular visits to the town on their way to and from Stormwind, usually enjoying the hospitality of the Lion's Pride Inn, one of the most respectable ale houses in Azeroth. |
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| − | + | [[Marshal Dughan]] patrols Goldshire for any threats. Many [[refugee]]s from [[Westfall]] move to Goldshire and [[Elwynn Forest]] in an attempt to escape the [[Defias Brotherhood]]. It is considered a village by Stormwind standards. |
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| − | Just south of Goldshire are located the [[Fargodeep Mine]], [[The Maclure Vineyards]], and [[The Stonefield Farm]]. To the east is [[Crystal Lake]]. |
+ | Just south of Goldshire are located the [[Fargodeep Mine]], [[The Maclure Vineyards]], and [[The Stonefield Farm]]. To the east is [[Crystal Lake]]. |
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+ | ==History== |
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| + | ===Second War=== |
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| + | After the [[Second War]], Goldshire and the rest of the kingdom of Stormwind begin its reconstruction. |
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| + | ===Wrath of the Lich King=== |
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| + | [[Unit Goldshire]] was sent to the [[Howling Fjord]]. |
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| + | ===Cataclysm=== |
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| + | The former [[Kirin Tor]] mage [[Karlain]] and his son [[Mardigan]] lived in the village. Shortly before the [[Cataclysm (event)|Cataclysm]], a visitor was murdered in Lion's Pride Inn. Mardigan was held responsible for his death even though he just found his body.<ref>''[[Dark Riders (comic)|Dark Riders]]''</ref> |
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A flight path has been added to the town.<ref>[http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=19377467311&sid=1 Frejya's (MVP) Cataclysm Compilation]</ref> A Profession Trainer and a Hunter Trainer have also been added. |
A flight path has been added to the town.<ref>[http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=19377467311&sid=1 Frejya's (MVP) Cataclysm Compilation]</ref> A Profession Trainer and a Hunter Trainer have also been added. |
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| + | ===Mists of Pandaria=== |
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| + | [[Shieldwall Peasant|Several peasants]] left Goldshire and arrived to [[Krasarang Wilds]] on [[Pandaria]] as part of the [[Operation: Shieldwall]]. |
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| + | ===Shadowlands=== |
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| + | During [[Death Rising]], troops of the [[Argent Crusade]] were mobilized under the orders of [[Crusader Lenna]] in order to protect the town and its inhabitants. The situation being rather calm, the crusaders remained vigilant and Crusader Lenna announced to the [[adventurer]]s who came to help them that their patrols reported outbreaks of [[Scourge]] activity to the east, leading her to send a [[Scout Falk|a scout]] to speak with [[Guard Captain Josephine]] in the [[Redridge Mountains]]. She also transmitted a report to [[Commander Gregor]] in [[Stormwind City]] to brief them on the situation in the region.<ref>[[Field Reports (Alliance)]]</ref> |
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| + | ==Travel connections== |
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| + | ===Flight=== |
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| + | ;{{alliance}}[[Stormwind City]], [[Elwynn Forest]] <nowiki>(0:25)</nowiki> |
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| + | ;{{alliance}}[[Eastvale Logging Camp]], [[Elwynn Forest]] <nowiki>(0:56)</nowiki> |
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| + | ;{{alliance}}[[Darkshire]], [[Duskwood]] <nowiki>(1:08)</nowiki> |
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+ | ==NPCs== |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Marshal Dughan}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Remy "Two Times"}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human Boy}} {{NPC|Alliance|Bo}} |
| + | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} {{NPC|Alliance|Erma|[[Stable Master]]}} |
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Inside [[Lion's Pride Inn]]: |
Inside [[Lion's Pride Inn]]: |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|William Pestle}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Innkeeper Farley|[[Innkeeper]]}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Remen Marcot}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} {{NPC|Alliance|Melika Isenstrider|Assistant Innkeeper}} |
At House near [[Crystal Lake]]: |
At House near [[Crystal Lake]]: |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human Boy}} {{NPC|Alliance|Matt}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Jason Mathers|Fishmonger}} (nearer to Crystal Lake than Goldshire) |
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+ | ===Vendors=== |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Tharynn Bouden|Trade Supplies}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Andrew Krighton|Armorer & Shieldcrafter}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Kurran Steele|Cloth & Leather Armor Merchant}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} {{NPC|Alliance|Corina Steele|Weaponsmith}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}}{{NPC|Alliance|Kira Songshine|Traveling Baker}} is traveling through Goldshire |
Inside [[Lion's Pride Inn]]: |
Inside [[Lion's Pride Inn]]: |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Toddrick|Butcher}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Barkeep Dobbins|Bartender}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Brog Hamfist|[[General Supplies]]}} |
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+ | ===Trainers=== |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Smith Argus|[[Blacksmithing Trainer]]}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Brother Wilhelm|Paladin Trainer}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} {{NPC|Alliance|Lyria Du Lac|Warrior Trainer}} |
Inside [[Lion's Pride Inn]]: |
Inside [[Lion's Pride Inn]]: |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Maximillian Crowe|Warlock Trainer}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Tomas|[[Cooking_Trainer|Cook]]}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Zaldimar Wefhellt|Mage Trainer}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} {{NPC|Alliance|Priestess Josetta|Priest Trainer}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} {{NPC|Alliance|Michelle Belle|Physician}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Keryn Sylvius|Rogue Trainer}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} {{NPC|Alliance|Cylina Darkheart|Demon Trainer}} |
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+ | **Imp Minion - Cylina Darkheart's Minion |
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+ | At the house near [[Crystal Lake]]: |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Lee Brown|[[Fishing Trainer]]}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} {{NPC|Alliance|Helene Peltskinner|[[Skinning Trainer]]}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} {{NPC|Alliance|Adele Fielder|[[Leatherworking Trainer]]}} |
The Six Children: |
The Six Children: |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human Boy}} {{NPC|Alliance|Cameron}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human Boy}} {{NPC|Alliance|Jose}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human Boy}} {{NPC|Alliance|John}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human Boy}} {{NPC|Alliance|Aaron}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human Girl}} {{NPC|Alliance|Lisa}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human Girl}} {{NPC|Alliance|Dana}} |
| − | *'''Guards:''' {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} {{NPC|Alliance|Stormwind Guard}} |
+ | *'''Guards:''' {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Female}} {{NPC|Alliance|Stormwind Guard (NPC)||Stormwind Guard}} |
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| ⚫ | The [[Defias Brotherhood]] have camps throughout [[Elwynn Forest]], especially to the south and east of Goldshire, which they use as staging grounds for raids on the local farmers and merchants. |
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| ⚫ | There have been rumors of [[murloc]] attacks near the rivers to the east of Goldshire, especially near [[Stone Cairn Lake]], as well a fatal attack on two Stormwind guards. A report by [[Guard Thomas]] states that the murlocs pose a significant threat to Goldshire and are, at a minimum, affecting the region's fishing industry. |
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| ⚫ | The [[Defias Brotherhood]] have camps throughout [[Elwynn Forest]], especially to the south and east of Goldshire, which they use as staging grounds for raids on the local farmers and merchants. They have also taken over a number of homes and farmsteads, including the [[Brackwell Pumpkin Patch]] and [[Jerod's Landing]], where they smuggle contraband from [[Redridge]] to [[Westfall]]. Some of the more notorious thieves in the region include [[Dead-Tooth Jack]], [[Morgan the Collector]], [[Erlan Drudgemoor]] and [[Surena Caledon]]. There are rumors the Defias have a relationship with the [[kobold]]s in Elwynn Forest, enlisting them to collect gold from the mines. They may even be associated with the [[Riverpaw pack|Riverpaw]] [[gnoll]]s along the border of Westfall. The [[Westbrook Garrison]] frequently sends out patrols to search for thieves entering Elwynn Forest from [[Westfall]]. |
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+ | ===Riverpaw gnolls=== |
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| + | ===Murlocs=== |
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| ⚫ | There have been rumors of [[murloc]] attacks near the rivers to the east of Goldshire, especially near [[Stone Cairn Lake]], as well a fatal attack on two Stormwind guards. A report by [[Guard Thomas]] states that the murlocs pose a significant threat to Goldshire and are, at a minimum, affecting the region's fishing industry. There is a bounty on murloc fins placed by the Stormwind army. |
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| + | ===Kobolds=== |
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Kobold clans have infested the [[Fargodeep Mine|Fargodeep]] and [[Jasperlode Mine|Jasperlode]] mines, forcing out the local workers. While they don't pose much of a threat to Goldshire, their foothold in [[Elwynn Forest]] will only grow stronger if ignored. |
Kobold clans have infested the [[Fargodeep Mine|Fargodeep]] and [[Jasperlode Mine|Jasperlode]] mines, forcing out the local workers. While they don't pose much of a threat to Goldshire, their foothold in [[Elwynn Forest]] will only grow stronger if ignored. |
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+ | ===Wolves and bears=== |
| − | While not really a threat to Goldshire, the [[wolves]] and [[ |
+ | While not really a threat to Goldshire, the [[Wolf|wolves]] and [[bear]]s in the region are quite aggressive, especially in the area of the [[Eastvale Logging Camp]] and [[Stone Cairn Lake]]. |
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+ | ==Children of Goldshire== |
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| − | While deep within [[Alliance]] territory, the town of Goldshire is always on alert for potential [[Horde]] attackers raiding from [[Duskwood]]. |
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| ⚫ | A bit to the north of Goldshire there is a house with skinning and leatherworking trainers. On the second floor of this house, six children can sometimes be seen forming the pattern of a pentagram, silent and unmoving. They will occasionally move out of the house to walk/run in a pentagram formation. They return to their house at around 7:40 in the morning, and at this time a soundfile will play something eerie, usually "You will die". Whether they make their rounds at other times of the day is unknown. Unconfirmed rumors also say they despawn at 8:00 pm. |
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==Quests== |
==Quests== |
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To find all the quests available in Goldshire and elsewhere, check out the [[List of Elwynn Forest NPCs]] and also the [[Elwynn Forest questing guide]]. |
To find all the quests available in Goldshire and elsewhere, check out the [[List of Elwynn Forest NPCs]] and also the [[Elwynn Forest questing guide]]. |
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+ | ==Player activity== |
| + | [[File:Lionsprideinn.png|thumb|Lion's Pride Inn on an average night on Moonguard]] |
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| + | Players from the server [[Server:Moon Guard US|Moonguard]] have given Goldshire a unique reputation as a consistent [[Roleplaying|role playing]] hub since at least 2008<ref>{{ref web |title=Google Trends for phrases related to Goldshire |url=https://www.google.com/trends/explore#q=goldshire%20moonguard%2C%20pornshire%2C%20whoreshire&cmpt=q&tz=Etc%2FGMT%2B4/}}</ref> with the most concentration within Lion's Pride Inn, where during most server hours hundreds of players can be found. |
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| + | Many players can be found here, outside of the inn dueling can usually be found while on the inside players engage each other in roleplay ( Usually through whispers, since all other forms of chat are usually filled nearly constantly due to the high amount of players. ) |
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| + | Some players try to make themselves as obtrusive as possible, using combinations of various toys or spells to make their model as large as they can in order to disrupt the experience of others and be silly. |
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| + | What Goldshire is most known for has to be its [[Erotic role play|erotic roleplaying]] community (ERP for short). On most hours players can be found here whispering each other and roleplaying in private in tones of usually an erotic nature. The roleplay in these scenes usually forgoes the cohesive narrative that most normal RP carries, often being one-off stories of both characters meeting up and engaging in romantic affairs. This aspect of Goldshire has been referenced in several community-made videos and is usually seen as an oddity by those outside of the roleplaying scene<ref>{{ref web |title=Orc vs Wild: Moonguard/Goldshire RP Server |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIsIHgVWP7g/}}</ref><ref>{{ref web |title=Erotic Roleplay |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaTL459aGTs/}}</ref> |
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| − | "''The complete and utter demolition of the twin cities Goldshire and Moonbrook will sever the lifeline between the King and his people, making him a figurehead waiting to be lopped off.''" |
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| ⚫ | In August of 2010, Blizzard deemed this an issue for new players creating [[human]]s and having to be exposed to this community, they have since then started to look for individuals breaking the Terms of Service through things like unwanted, unsolicited messages and dealing with them in private. Since then Blizzard has announced no further plans in regards to Lion's Pride Inn.<ref>"Members of our CS team will ‘patrol’ Goldshire on Moon Guard on a regular basis, and take appropriate action for individuals violating the Harassment Policy. Note that this pertains primarily to public messages (/say, /yell, General) and unsolicited whispers. We won’t be showing up with that mythical crack of lightning– we’ll just be watching silently for any rule-breaking language and following up privately with the player[s] in question." -http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/?topicId=26262580162&sid=1</ref> |
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| − | : — 11th Orc Mission, [[Warcraft: Orcs & Humans]], the original Warcraft game |
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| + | In 2016 with the release of patch 7.0 Blizzard would give a reference to Goldshire inn as one of the possible results of the [[Scarlet Confessional Book]] toy: ''"I really, really like the Goldshire Inn"''. |
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| − | ===The Frozen Throne=== |
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| − | One of the expansion maps for [[Warcraft III:The Frozen Throne]] was "Goldshire Map";[http://www.fileplanet.com/150913/150000/fileinfo/Warcraft-III:-Frozen-Throne---Goldshire-Map] |
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| − | "''War and hunger have brought interlopers to Elwynn Forest, endangering the town of Goldshire. Sweep the woods free of this threat so that masons can begin laying the foundation of Stormwind.''" |
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| ⚫ | Goldshire is also a 4-player map for ''[[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne|The Frozen Throne]]'' called "Goldshire Map".<ref>[http://www.fileplanet.com/150913/150000/fileinfo/Warcraft-III:-Frozen-Throne---Goldshire-Map Goldshire Map at fileplanet]</ref> Its description is the following: "War and hunger have brought interlopers to [[Elwynn Forest]], endangering the town of Goldshire. Sweep the woods free of this threat so that [[Stonemasons Guild|masons]] can begin laying the foundation of [[Stormwind City|Stormwind]]." The town of Goldshire is in the center of the map and consists of a [[Tavern (Warcraft III)|tavern]]. |
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+ | ==In the RPG== |
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| + | Goldshire is heavily protected and patrolled by the Stormwind guards, has a goblin merchant and sports a population of 7,000 citizens — mostly farmers, miners, and traders. Its leader is Marshal Dughan.<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', pg. 47 - 49</ref> |
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| ⚫ | A bit to the north of Goldshire there is a house with skinning and leatherworking trainers. On the second floor of this house six children can sometimes be seen forming the pattern of a pentagram, silent and unmoving. They will occasionally move out of the house to walk/run in a pentagram formation. They return to their house at around 7:40 in the morning, and at this time a soundfile will play something eerie, usually "You will die". Whether they make their rounds at other times of the day is unknown. Unconfirmed rumors also say they despawn at 8:00 pm. |
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+ | ==Film universe== |
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| − | Alliance (and Horde) players of all levels can frequently be found dueling in or near Goldshire. On RP realms, it is also a hub for role-players, perhaps because of the relaxed, serene environment of Elwynn Forest. It does attract a large number of non-role-players too, even on RP realms, and role-players referred to as "ERPers", or Erotic Role-Players. These players cause disruptive behavior such as communicating in "l33t" or "txt" speak, cybering, and spamming the /say and /yell chat channels, aka the griefer. Some have even gone so far as to harass other players in whispers with inappropriate requests. Some players have begun to call it "Whoreshire", "Pornshire", or a "[[Noob]]" hangout because of this, and openly refuse to go anywhere near the place. Appropriately, on some realms, it has earned the title "The Las Vegas of WoW". In fact, it is now debated whether the [[Barrens Chat]] has been brought back from the dead in the form of "Goldshire Chat". |
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| + | Goldshire is depicted close to its ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' incarnation, even to the locations of the guards. It still contains the [[Lion's Pride Inn#Film universe|Lion's Pride Inn]]. |
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| + | ==Notes and trivia== |
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| ⚫ | In August of 2010, Blizzard deemed |
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| + | *The [[farm]]s of the [[Mr. Blackridge|Blackridge]] and [[Mr. Woodring|Woodring]] families are located near Goldshire.<ref>''[[Legends Volume 4]]'', ''[[Bloodsail Buccaneer]]''</ref> |
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| + | *[[Ceya Northbrooke Thorne Glade|Ceya Northbrooke]] was born here.<ref>''[[Traveler]]''</ref> |
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+ | ==Gallery== |
| + | <gallery> |
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| + | Warcraft I - Map of Azeroth.jpg|Goldshire on the [[Azeroth (continent)|Azeroth]] map of the First War. |
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| + | WarCraft-Orcs&Humans-Orcs-Scenario11-GoldshireAndMoonbrook.png|The region between Goldshire and Moonbrook during the First War. |
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| + | Goldshire Altar of Kings.jpg|An [[Altar of Kings]] in Goldshire during the ''World of Warcraft'' alpha. |
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| + | Goldshire alpha.jpg|A bigger Goldshire than today, still in the alpha. |
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| ⚫ | Goldshire is also a 4-player map for [[Warcraft III]]. War and hunger have brought interlopers to [[Elwynn Forest]], endangering the |
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Revision as of 09:23, 23 January 2021
- "GS" redirects here. For the numerical value of a player's equipment, see gear score.
- For the Warcraft: Orcs & Humans Orc campaign mission at the same location, see Goldshire and Moonbrook (WC1 Orc).
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| Type | Town[1][2] |
| Leader(s) |
 Marshal Dughan |
| Race(s) |
 Human |
| Affiliation(s) | Kingdom of Stormwind |
| Location | Central Elwynn Forest |
| Status | Active |
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| Facilities |
 Bank Auctions |
| Trainers |
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| Travel |
Flight Master(s) Mass-transit Portal(s) |
Goldshire is the second human town that most human characters visit during their adventures, sometime after level five. Goldshire is centrally located just southwest of Northshire and has most low level class trainers and some profession trainers. Besides a blacksmith it has the first Inn that most human characters will encounter — the Lion's Pride Inn.
Goldshire has roads that lead to Stormwind City to the northwest, Northshire Abbey to the northeast, Westfall to the west, and Lakeshire (Redridge Mountains zone) to the east. Its prime location makes it an important trade town. Travelers, merchants, adventurers, Stormwind guards, and priests from the abbey all stop and make regular visits to the town on their way to and from Stormwind, usually enjoying the hospitality of the Lion's Pride Inn, one of the most respectable ale houses in Azeroth.
Marshal Dughan patrols Goldshire for any threats. Many refugees from Westfall move to Goldshire and Elwynn Forest in an attempt to escape the Defias Brotherhood. It is considered a village by Stormwind standards.
Just south of Goldshire are located the Fargodeep Mine, The Maclure Vineyards, and The Stonefield Farm. To the east is Crystal Lake.
History
First War
Goldshire, along with Moonbrook, was taken in preparation of the Horde's sack of Stormwind Keep during the First War. The goal of the orc Warchief was to sever the lifeline between King Llane and his people.[3]
Second War
After the Second War, Goldshire and the rest of the kingdom of Stormwind begin its reconstruction.
Wrath of the Lich King
Unit Goldshire was sent to the Howling Fjord.
Cataclysm
The former Kirin Tor mage Karlain and his son Mardigan lived in the village. Shortly before the Cataclysm, a visitor was murdered in Lion's Pride Inn. Mardigan was held responsible for his death even though he just found his body.[4]
A flight path has been added to the town.[5] A Profession Trainer and a Hunter Trainer have also been added.
Mists of Pandaria
Several peasants left Goldshire and arrived to Krasarang Wilds on Pandaria as part of the Operation: Shieldwall.
Shadowlands
During Death Rising, troops of the Argent Crusade were mobilized under the orders of Crusader Lenna in order to protect the town and its inhabitants. The situation being rather calm, the crusaders remained vigilant and Crusader Lenna announced to the adventurers who came to help them that their patrols reported outbreaks of Scourge activity to the east, leading her to send a a scout to speak with Guard Captain Josephine in the Redridge Mountains. She also transmitted a report to Commander Gregor in Stormwind City to brief them on the situation in the region.[6]
Travel connections
Flight
Stormwind City, Elwynn Forest (0:25)- Eastvale Logging Camp, Elwynn Forest (0:56)
- Darkshire, Duskwood (1:08)
NPCs
Inside Lion's Pride Inn:
- William Pestle
- Innkeeper Farley <Innkeeper>
- Remen Marcot
- Melika Isenstrider <Assistant Innkeeper>
At House near Crystal Lake:
- Matt
- Jason Mathers <Fishmonger> (nearer to Crystal Lake than Goldshire)
Vendors
- Tharynn Bouden <Trade Supplies>
- Andrew Krighton <Armorer & Shieldcrafter>
- Kurran Steele <Cloth & Leather Armor Merchant>
- Corina Steele <Weaponsmith>
- Kira Songshine <Traveling Baker> is traveling through Goldshire
Inside Lion's Pride Inn:
- Toddrick <Butcher>
- Barkeep Dobbins <Bartender>
- Brog Hamfist <General Supplies>
Trainers
- Smith Argus <Blacksmithing Trainer>
- Brother Wilhelm <Paladin Trainer>
- Lyria Du Lac <Warrior Trainer>
Inside Lion's Pride Inn:
- Maximillian Crowe <Warlock Trainer>
- Tomas <Cook>
- Zaldimar Wefhellt <Mage Trainer>
- Priestess Josetta <Priest Trainer>
- Michelle Belle <Physician>
- Keryn Sylvius <Rogue Trainer>
- Cylina Darkheart <Demon Trainer>
- Imp Minion - Cylina Darkheart's Minion
At the house near Crystal Lake:
- Lee Brown <Fishing Trainer>
- Helene Peltskinner <Skinning Trainer>
- Adele Fielder <Leatherworking Trainer>
The Six Children:
- Guards: Stormwind Guard
Trainers in and around Goldshire
Goldshire
Security threats
Defias Brotherhood
The Defias Brotherhood have camps throughout Elwynn Forest, especially to the south and east of Goldshire, which they use as staging grounds for raids on the local farmers and merchants. They have also taken over a number of homes and farmsteads, including the Brackwell Pumpkin Patch and Jerod's Landing, where they smuggle contraband from Redridge to Westfall. Some of the more notorious thieves in the region include Dead-Tooth Jack, Morgan the Collector, Erlan Drudgemoor and Surena Caledon. There are rumors the Defias have a relationship with the kobolds in Elwynn Forest, enlisting them to collect gold from the mines. They may even be associated with the Riverpaw gnolls along the border of Westfall. The Westbrook Garrison frequently sends out patrols to search for thieves entering Elwynn Forest from Westfall.
Riverpaw gnolls
A significant number of gnolls have set up camps along the western borders of Elwynn Forest, led by their chieftain, Hogger. While currently held back by the Westbrook Garrison, if left alone they could pose a significant threat to Goldshire.
Murlocs
There have been rumors of murloc attacks near the rivers to the east of Goldshire, especially near Stone Cairn Lake, as well a fatal attack on two Stormwind guards. A report by Guard Thomas states that the murlocs pose a significant threat to Goldshire and are, at a minimum, affecting the region's fishing industry. There is a bounty on murloc fins placed by the Stormwind army.
Kobolds
Kobold clans have infested the Fargodeep and Jasperlode mines, forcing out the local workers. While they don't pose much of a threat to Goldshire, their foothold in Elwynn Forest will only grow stronger if ignored.
Wolves and bears
While not really a threat to Goldshire, the wolves and bears in the region are quite aggressive, especially in the area of the Eastvale Logging Camp and Stone Cairn Lake.
Children of Goldshire
- Main article: Children of Goldshire
A bit to the north of Goldshire there is a house with skinning and leatherworking trainers. On the second floor of this house, six children can sometimes be seen forming the pattern of a pentagram, silent and unmoving. They will occasionally move out of the house to walk/run in a pentagram formation. They return to their house at around 7:40 in the morning, and at this time a soundfile will play something eerie, usually "You will die". Whether they make their rounds at other times of the day is unknown. Unconfirmed rumors also say they despawn at 8:00 pm.
Quests
To find all the quests available in Goldshire and elsewhere, check out the List of Elwynn Forest NPCs and also the Elwynn Forest questing guide.
Player activity
Lion's Pride Inn on an average night on Moonguard
Players from the server Moonguard have given Goldshire a unique reputation as a consistent role playing hub since at least 2008[7] with the most concentration within Lion's Pride Inn, where during most server hours hundreds of players can be found. Many players can be found here, outside of the inn dueling can usually be found while on the inside players engage each other in roleplay ( Usually through whispers, since all other forms of chat are usually filled nearly constantly due to the high amount of players. ) Some players try to make themselves as obtrusive as possible, using combinations of various toys or spells to make their model as large as they can in order to disrupt the experience of others and be silly.
What Goldshire is most known for has to be its erotic roleplaying community (ERP for short). On most hours players can be found here whispering each other and roleplaying in private in tones of usually an erotic nature. The roleplay in these scenes usually forgoes the cohesive narrative that most normal RP carries, often being one-off stories of both characters meeting up and engaging in romantic affairs. This aspect of Goldshire has been referenced in several community-made videos and is usually seen as an oddity by those outside of the roleplaying scene[8][9]
In August of 2010, Blizzard deemed this an issue for new players creating humans and having to be exposed to this community, they have since then started to look for individuals breaking the Terms of Service through things like unwanted, unsolicited messages and dealing with them in private. Since then Blizzard has announced no further plans in regards to Lion's Pride Inn.[10]
In 2016 with the release of patch 7.0 Blizzard would give a reference to Goldshire inn as one of the possible results of the 
[Scarlet Confessional Book] toy: "I really, really like the Goldshire Inn".
In Warcraft III
Goldshire is also a 4-player map for The Frozen Throne called "Goldshire Map".[11] Its description is the following: "War and hunger have brought interlopers to Elwynn Forest, endangering the town of Goldshire. Sweep the woods free of this threat so that masons can begin laying the foundation of Stormwind." The town of Goldshire is in the center of the map and consists of a tavern.
In the RPG
Goldshire is heavily protected and patrolled by the Stormwind guards, has a goblin merchant and sports a population of 7,000 citizens — mostly farmers, miners, and traders. Its leader is Marshal Dughan.[12]
Film universe
Goldshire is depicted close to its World of Warcraft incarnation, even to the locations of the guards. It still contains the Lion's Pride Inn.
Notes and trivia
- The farms of the Blackridge and Woodring families are located near Goldshire.[13]
- Ceya Northbrooke was born here.[14]
- This is one of the locations featured in South Park's "Make Love, Not Warcraft" special episode.
- Goldshire Pictures of the Overwatch setting may be a reference to the town.
Gallery
Goldshire on the Azeroth map of the First War.
The region between Goldshire and Moonbrook during the First War.
An Altar of Kings in Goldshire during the World of Warcraft alpha.
A bigger Goldshire than today, still in the alpha.
References
- ^ Stormrage, chapter 4
- ^ Stormwind Guard
- ^ Goldshire and Moonbrook (WC1 Orc)
- ^ Dark Riders
- ^ Frejya's (MVP) Cataclysm Compilation
- ^ [50] Field Reports
- ^ Google Trends for phrases related to Goldshire.
- ^ Orc vs Wild: Moonguard/Goldshire RP Server.
- ^ Erotic Roleplay.
- ^ "Members of our CS team will ‘patrol’ Goldshire on Moon Guard on a regular basis, and take appropriate action for individuals violating the Harassment Policy. Note that this pertains primarily to public messages (/say, /yell, General) and unsolicited whispers. We won’t be showing up with that mythical crack of lightning– we’ll just be watching silently for any rule-breaking language and following up privately with the player[s] in question." -http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/?topicId=26262580162&sid=1
- ^ Goldshire Map at fileplanet
- ^ Lands of Conflict, pg. 47 - 49
- ^ Legends Volume 4, Bloodsail Buccaneer
- ^ Traveler
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