Northshire Valley

Northshire Valley
Capital(s)	Northshire Abbey
Races	Human  Orc  Goblin  Kobold
Ruler(s)	Marshal McBride
Affiliation	Brotherhood of Northshire, Kingdom of Stormwind, Alliance, Blackrock clan
Former affiliation(s)	Defias Brotherhood, Elwynn Forest's kobolds, Twilight's Hammer clan, Old Horde
Location	Northern Elwynn Forest[50.2, 42.2]

Northshire Valley is a pristine valley in Elwynn Forest in which both Northshire Abbey and the Northshire Vineyards are located. This is where the human starting area is located, though the serene valley is visited by adventurers from all over the world.

History

Second War

This section concerns content related to Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness or its expansion Beyond the Dark Portal.

During the Second War, the site of Northshire Abbey was the headquarters of Cho'gall's Twilight's Hammer clan, allied to Gul'dan.

Northshire Valley, looking east.

World of Warcraft

This section concerns content related to the original World of Warcraft.

The guards of Stormwind had trouble maintaining the peace in Northshire Valley, due to an increase in activity from various threats. Deputy Willem noted an increase in the number of wolves inhabiting the woods, Marshal McBride reported a faction of kobolds infesting the areas in and around Echo Ridge Mine, and Milly Osworth feared for her vineyard at the hands of Defias Brotherhood thugs.

Cataclysm

This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

Northshire Valley, including the Northshire Vineyards, were invaded by Blackrock orcs and Goblin Assassins during the Cataclysm and Alliance heroes had to fight to repel them.

Geography

Northshire Valley is surrounded by impenetrable mountains, with the exception of a pass to the south which is protected by thick stone walls and a guarded entryway. A river runs through the valley, which eventually exits Northshire and empties into Crystal Lake.

Maps and subregions

Map of Northshire Valley.

Echo Ridge Mine Northshire Abbey Hall of Arms Library Wing Main Hall Northshire Vineyards

Undisplayed locations Northshire River

Northshire Valley, looking north.

Northshire Valley, looking south.

Quests

Main article: Human starting experience

For Classic quests in this area, see Elwynn Forest (Classic) quests.

Quest name	Race restrictions	Class restrictions
[3] Beating Them Back!	None	None
[3] Lions for Lambs	None	None
[3] Join the Battle!	Human only	Not available to death knight
[3] They Sent Assassins	Human only	Not available to death knight
[3] Fear No Evil	Human only	Not available to death knight
[3] The Rear is Clear	Human only	Not available to death knight
[4] Blackrock Invasion	Human only	Not available to death knight
[4] Extinguishing Hope	Human only	Not available to death knight
[5] Ending the Invasion!	Human only	Not available to death knight
[5] Report to Goldshire	Human only	Not available to death knight
[5] Rest and Relaxation	None	None

Notes and trivia

• In Classic World of Warcraft, Marshal McBride was inside the Abbey. Since Cataclysm, he is outside of it.
• If you raid Northshire, some of the NPC's like the trainers can't be attacked for some reason.
• Considering the presence of Lieutenant Willem and Milly Osworth, it seems the human inhabitants of Southport in the Spires of Arak may originate from Northshire Valley.

Gallery

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Patch changes

• Patch 5.0.4 (2012-08-28): Northshire Valley receives its own world map.
  
• Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Mobs and quests in the area changed, Northshire Vineyards is now burning, and new training dummies implemented.
  
• Patch 0.9 (2004-08-17): More quests added.
  

External links

• Wowhead
• WoWDB