Poster: Salthem at 0000-00-00 00:00:00
Subject: 08/08 Information on Northrend |
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This post is a summary of recently given information about Northrend in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion:
Disclaimer: This thread and everything posted in it is still in development and is subject to change based on further development and testing.
Northrend is the icy northern most continent of Azeroth. Formed during the War of the Ancients, and initially introduced in Warcraft III, players will be returning to it in The World of Warcraft Expansion: The Wrath of the Lich King.
Geography:
Northrend will have zones of a comparable size to those in outland, it will also have more zones, but the exact number has not been finalised yet.
Players can start from two different zones: Howling Fjord & Borean Tundra.
Howling Fjord:
Your first chance to go up against the ancient Vrykul in their instance Utgarde Keep.
Borean Tundra:
The home to the Tuskarr.
Parts of Borean Tundra are being melted down for water by the Naga
Garrosh Hellscream has established a base of operations at Warsong Hold.
Grizzly Hills:
The home of Furbolgs and their city of Grizzlemaw.
Also home to the ancient Dwarven City of Thor Modan.
The land is largely covered in forests - an example of our desire to make sure that not all zones are just snow and ice.
Dragonblight:
The home of Wyrmrest Temple, the ancient meeting place where dragons go to die.
Lake Wintergrasp:
A new non-instanced PvP zone with Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
The Storm Peaks:
Containing Ulduar, the ancient Titan city in the Far North.
Capital City:
The Kirin Tor, led by Rhonin, have moved Dalaran to Northrend as a final front in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight. The Blue Dragon Flight, following a strengthened Malygos, are now attempting to purge all magic users from Azeroth.
It will act as the central neutral city floating above Northrend - a Shattrath of the North.
Races of Northrend:
Taunka – An ancient offshoot of the Tauren, who have a considerably different outlook on the world.
Tuskarr – The Nomadic Fisher Walrus men make a return from Warcraft III.
Iron Dwarves – There is a great deal to be discovered about the history of Azeroth through their story.
Naga – Pursuing their material interests further in Northrend.
Vrykul – The ancient giant vikings of the Howling Fjord
Furbolgs – The Furbolgs live in the city of Grizzlemaw in Grizzly Hills.
Nerubians – The Nerubian spiderlords are related to the silithid of Silithus and are followers of the Old Gods in Northrend.
Famous Faces:
Players will interact with Arthas right from the beginning in Northrend.
Arthas is the avatar of the Lich King and is scheming to corrupt the players of the Horde and Alliance against their own people as he himself was corrupted against his own father by the Lich King.
Every player, whether a raider or solo player, will have a hand in whether Arthas is defeated or whether he ultimately dominates the entire world.
Garrosh Hellscream has moved to Northrend to lead the fight following in the steps of his father.
Lady Sylvanas is leading the Forsaken with their experimental plague against the scourge and Arthas
Highlord Bolvar Fordragon will be at the forefront of the campaign for the Alliance in a tumultuous storyline.
Brann Bronzebeard is the consummate explorer and finally makes an appearance in World of Warcraft helping the dwarves explore their origins in Northrend.
Tirion Fordring and The Order of the Silver Hand make a return, bringing with them the legend of the Ashbringer
Rhonin is now leading the Kirin Tor in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight.
PvP:
There will be a new mid-sized (e.g. 15 vs 15) battleground in which the goal is to blow up the enemy base using Siege Weapons. (Not yet determined if this is actually located in Northrend.)
There will be a new Arena Map and Season.
A new non-instanced PvP zone, Lake Wintergrasp, will contain Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
Other threads related to the Wrath of the Lich King:
Videos from Blizzcon (thanks to Foolz):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394089700&sid=1
Regarding the Deathknight:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394469665&sid=1
Arthas:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305722605&pageNo=1&sid=1#16
Flying mounts:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305831885&pageNo=1&sid=1#13
Developments to the Lore (thanks to Marlamin):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305682716&sid=1
We will update this thread with more content when we can. If there is something important we have missed please let us know and we will try to include it.
"Welcome to the layer cake son."
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Poster: Salthem at 0000-00-00 00:00:00
Subject: 08/08 Information on Northrend |
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This post is a summary of recently given information about Northrend in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion:
Disclaimer: This thread and everything posted in it is still in development and is subject to change based on further development and testing.
Northrend is the icy northern most continent of Azeroth. Formed during the War of the Ancients, and initially introduced in Warcraft III, players will be returning to it in The World of Warcraft Expansion: The Wrath of the Lich King.
Geography:
Northrend will have zones of a comparable size to those in outland, it will also have more zones, but the exact number has not been finalised yet.
Players can start from two different zones: Howling Fjord & Borean Tundra.
Howling Fjord:
Your first chance to go up against the ancient Vrykul in their instance Utgarde Keep.
Borean Tundra:
The home to the Tuskarr.
Parts of Borean Tundra are being melted down for water by the Naga.
Garrosh Hellscream has established a base of operations at Warsong Hold.
Grizzly Hills:
The home of Furbolgs and their city of Grizzlemaw.
Also home to the ancient Dwarven City of Thor Modan.
The land is largely covered in forests - an example of our desire to make sure that not all zones are just snow and ice.
Dragonblight:
The home of Wyrmrest Temple, the ancient meeting place where dragons go to die.
Lake Wintergrasp:
A new non-instanced PvP zone with Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
The Storm Peaks:
Containing Ulduar, the ancient Titan city in the Far North.
Capital City:
The Kirin Tor, led by Rhonin, have moved Dalaran to Northrend as a final front in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight. The Blue Dragon Flight, following a strengthened Malygos, are now attempting to purge all magic users from Azeroth.
It will act as the central neutral city floating above Northrend - a Shattrath of the North.
Races of Northrend:
Taunka – An ancient offshoot of the Tauren, who have a considerably different outlook on the world.
Tuskarr – The Nomadic Fisher Walrus men make a return from Warcraft III.
Iron Dwarves – There is a great deal to be discovered about the history of Azeroth through their story.
Naga – Pursuing their material interests further in Northrend.
Vrykul – The ancient giant vikings of the Howling Fjord.
Furbolgs – The Furbolgs live in the city of Grizzlemaw in Grizzly Hills.
Nerubians – The Nerubian spiderlords are related to the silithid of Silithus and are followers of the Old Gods in Northrend.
Famous Faces:
Players will interact with Arthas right from the beginning in Northrend.
Arthas is the avatar of the Lich King and is scheming to corrupt the players of the Horde and Alliance against their own people as he himself was corrupted against his own father by the Lich King.
Every player, whether a raider or solo player, will have a hand in whether Arthas is defeated or whether he ultimately dominates the entire world.
Garrosh Hellscream has moved to Northrend to lead the fight following in the steps of his father.
Lady Sylvanas is leading the Forsaken with their experimental plague against the scourge and Arthas
Highlord Bolvar Fordragon will be at the forefront of the campaign for the Alliance in a tumultuous storyline.
Brann Bronzebeard is the consummate explorer and finally makes an appearance in World of Warcraft helping the dwarves explore their origins in Northrend.
Tirion Fordring and The Order of the Silver Hand make a return, bringing with them the legend of the Ashbringer
Rhonin is now leading the Kirin Tor in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight.
PvP:
There will be a new mid-sized (e.g. 15 vs 15) battleground in which the goal is to blow up the enemy base using Siege Weapons. (Not yet determined if this is actually located in Northrend.)
There will be a new Arena Map and Season.
A new non-instanced PvP zone, Lake Wintergrasp, will contain Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
Other threads related to the Wrath of the Lich King:
Videos from Blizzcon (thanks to Foolz):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394089700&sid=1
Regarding the Deathknight:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394469665&sid=1
Arthas:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305722605&pageNo=1&sid=1#16
Flying mounts:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305831885&pageNo=1&sid=1#13
Developments to the Lore (thanks to Marlamin):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305682716&sid=1
More on Dalaran and Malygos:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394090281&sid=1
We will update this thread with more content when we can. If there is something important we have missed please let us know and we will try to include it.
[ Post edited by Salthem ]
"Welcome to the layer cake son."
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Poster: Salthem at 2007-08-09 04:27:24
Subject: Re: 08/08 Information on Northrend |
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I have updated the original post with a link to a post with a few more details on Dalaran, the Kirin Tor and Malygos:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394090281&sid=1
"Welcome to the layer cake son."
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Poster: Salthem at 0000-00-00 00:00:00
Subject: 08/08 Information on Northrend |
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This post is a summary of recently given information about Northrend in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion:
Disclaimer: This thread and everything posted in it is still in development and is subject to change based on further development and testing.
Northrend is the icy northern most continent of Azeroth. Formed during the War of the Ancients, and initially introduced in Warcraft III, players will be returning to it in The World of Warcraft Expansion: The Wrath of the Lich King.
Geography:
Northrend will have zones of a comparable size to those in outland, it will also have more zones, but the exact number has not been finalised yet.
Players can start from two different zones: Howling Fjord & Borean Tundra.
Howling Fjord:
Your first chance to go up against the ancient Vrykul in their instance Utgarde Keep.
Borean Tundra:
The home to the Tuskarr.
Parts of Borean Tundra are being melted down for water by the Naga.
Garrosh Hellscream has established a base of operations at Warsong Hold.
Grizzly Hills:
The home of Furbolgs and their city of Grizzlemaw.
Also home to the ancient Dwarven City of Thor Modan.
The land is largely covered in forests - an example of our desire to make sure that not all zones are just snow and ice.
Dragonblight:
The home of Wyrmrest Temple, the ancient meeting place where dragons go to die.
Lake Wintergrasp:
A new non-instanced PvP zone with Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
The Storm Peaks:
Containing Ulduar, the ancient Titan city in the Far North.
Capital City:
The Kirin Tor, led by Rhonin, have moved Dalaran to Northrend as a final front in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight. The Blue Dragon Flight, following a strengthened Malygos, are now attempting to purge all magic users from Azeroth.
It will act as the central neutral city floating above Northrend - a Shattrath of the North.
Races of Northrend:
Taunka – An ancient offshoot of the Tauren, who have a considerably different outlook on the world.
Tuskarr – The Nomadic Fisher Walrus men make a return from Warcraft III.
Iron Dwarves – There is a great deal to be discovered about the history of Azeroth through their story.
Naga – Pursuing their material interests further in Northrend.
Vrykul – The ancient giant vikings of the Howling Fjord.
Furbolgs – The Furbolgs live in the city of Grizzlemaw in Grizzly Hills.
Nerubians – The Nerubian spiderlords are related to the silithid of Silithus and are followers of the Old Gods in Northrend.
Famous Faces:
Players will interact with Arthas right from the beginning in Northrend.
Arthas is the avatar of the Lich King and is scheming to corrupt the players of the Horde and Alliance against their own people as he himself was corrupted against his own father by the Lich King.
Every player, whether a raider or solo player, will have a hand in whether Arthas is defeated or whether he ultimately dominates the entire world.
Garrosh Hellscream has moved to Northrend to lead the fight following in the steps of his father.
Lady Sylvanas is leading the Forsaken with their experimental plague against the scourge and Arthas
Highlord Bolvar Fordragon will be at the forefront of the campaign for the Alliance in a tumultuous storyline.
Brann Bronzebeard is the consummate explorer and finally makes an appearance in World of Warcraft helping the dwarves explore their origins in Northrend.
Tirion Fordring and The Order of the Silver Hand make a return, bringing with them the legend of the Ashbringer
Rhonin is now leading the Kirin Tor in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight.
PvP:
There will be a new mid-sized (e.g. 15 vs 15) battleground in which the goal is to blow up the enemy base using Siege Weapons. (Not yet determined if this is actually located in Northrend.)
There will be a new Arena Map and Season.
A new non-instanced PvP zone, Lake Wintergrasp, will contain Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
Other threads related to the Wrath of the Lich King:
Videos from Blizzcon (thanks to Foolz):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394089700&sid=1
Regarding the Deathknight:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394469665&sid=1
Arthas:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305722605&pageNo=1&sid=1#16
Flying mounts:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305831885&pageNo=1&sid=1#13
Developments to the Lore (thanks to Marlamin):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305682716&sid=1
More on Dalaran and Malygos:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394090281&sid=1
Schwick's thread on Info About Expansion & 2.3/2.4
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305842072&sid=1
We will update this thread with more content when we can. If there is something important we have missed please let us know and we will try to include it.
[ Post edited by Salthem ]
"Welcome to the layer cake son."
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Poster: Salthem at 0000-00-00 00:00:00
Subject: 08/08 Information on Northrend |
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This post is a summary of information given at Blizzcon 2007 about Northrend in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion:
Disclaimer: This thread and everything posted in it is still in development and is subject to change based on further development and testing.
Northrend is the icy northern most continent of Azeroth. Formed during the War of the Ancients, and initially introduced in Warcraft III, players will be returning to it in The World of Warcraft Expansion: The Wrath of the Lich King.
Geography:
Northrend will have zones of a comparable size to those in outland, it will also have more zones, but the exact number has not been finalised yet.
Players can start from two different zones: Howling Fjord & Borean Tundra.
Howling Fjord:
Your first chance to go up against the ancient Vrykul in their instance Utgarde Keep.
Borean Tundra:
The home to the Tuskarr.
Parts of Borean Tundra are being melted down for water by the Naga.
Garrosh Hellscream has established a base of operations at Warsong Hold.
Grizzly Hills:
The home of Furbolgs and their city of Grizzlemaw.
Also home to the ancient Dwarven City of Thor Modan.
The land is largely covered in forests - an example of our desire to make sure that not all zones are just snow and ice.
Dragonblight:
The home of Wyrmrest Temple, the ancient meeting place where dragons go to die.
Lake Wintergrasp:
A new non-instanced PvP zone with Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
The Storm Peaks:
Containing Ulduar, the ancient Titan city in the Far North.
Capital City:
The Kirin Tor, led by Rhonin, have moved Dalaran to Northrend as a final front in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight. The Blue Dragon Flight, following a strengthened Malygos, are now attempting to purge all magic users from Azeroth.
It will act as the central neutral city floating above Northrend - a Shattrath of the North.
Races of Northrend:
Taunka – An ancient offshoot of the Tauren, who have a considerably different outlook on the world.
Tuskarr – The Nomadic Fisher Walrus men make a return from Warcraft III.
Iron Dwarves – There is a great deal to be discovered about the history of Azeroth through their story.
Naga – Pursuing their material interests further in Northrend.
Vrykul – The ancient giant vikings of the Howling Fjord.
Furbolgs – The Furbolgs live in the city of Grizzlemaw in Grizzly Hills.
Nerubians – The Nerubian spiderlords are related to the silithid of Silithus and are followers of the Old Gods in Northrend.
Famous Faces:
Players will interact with Arthas right from the beginning in Northrend.
Arthas is the avatar of the Lich King and is scheming to corrupt the players of the Horde and Alliance against their own people as he himself was corrupted against his own father by the Lich King.
Every player, whether a raider or solo player, will have a hand in whether Arthas is defeated or whether he ultimately dominates the entire world.
Garrosh Hellscream has moved to Northrend to lead the fight following in the steps of his father.
Lady Sylvanas is leading the Forsaken with their experimental plague against the scourge and Arthas
Highlord Bolvar Fordragon will be at the forefront of the campaign for the Alliance in a tumultuous storyline.
Brann Bronzebeard is the consummate explorer and finally makes an appearance in World of Warcraft helping the dwarves explore their origins in Northrend.
Tirion Fordring and The Order of the Silver Hand make a return, bringing with them the legend of the Ashbringer
Rhonin is now leading the Kirin Tor in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight.
PvP:
There will be a new mid-sized (e.g. 15 vs 15) battleground in which the goal is to blow up the enemy base using Siege Weapons. (Not yet determined if this is actually located in Northrend.)
There will be a new Arena Map and Season.
A new non-instanced PvP zone, Lake Wintergrasp, will contain Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
Other threads related to the Wrath of the Lich King:
Videos from Blizzcon (thanks to Foolz):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394089700&sid=1
Regarding the Deathknight:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394469665&sid=1
Arthas:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305722605&pageNo=1&sid=1#16
Developments to the Lore (thanks to Marlamin):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305682716&sid=1
More on Dalaran and Malygos:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394090281&sid=1
Schwick's thread on Info About Expansion & 2.3/2.4
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305842072&sid=1
We will update this thread with more content from Blizzcon 2007 when we can. If there is something important we have missed please let us know and we will try to include it.
[ Post edited by Salthem ]
"Welcome to the layer cake son."
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Poster: Salthem at 0000-00-00 00:00:00
Subject: 08/08 Information on Northrend |
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This post is a summary of information given at Blizzcon 2007 about Northrend in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion:
Disclaimer: This thread and everything posted in it is still in development and is subject to change based on further development and testing.
Northrend is the icy northern most continent of Azeroth. Formed during the War of the Ancients, and initially introduced in Warcraft III, players will be returning to it in The World of Warcraft Expansion: The Wrath of the Lich King.
Geography:
Northrend will have zones of a comparable size to those in outland, it will also have more zones, but the exact number has not been finalised yet.
Players can start from two different zones: Howling Fjord & Borean Tundra.
Howling Fjord:
Your first chance to go up against the ancient Vrykul in their instance Utgarde Keep.
Borean Tundra:
The home to the Tuskarr.
Parts of Borean Tundra are being melted down for water by the Naga.
Garrosh Hellscream has established a base of operations at Warsong Hold.
Grizzly Hills:
The home of Furbolgs and their city of Grizzlemaw.
Also home to the ancient Dwarven City of Thor Modan.
The land is largely covered in forests - an example of our desire to make sure that not all zones are just snow and ice.
Dragonblight:
The home of Wyrmrest Temple, the ancient meeting place where dragons go to die.
Lake Wintergrasp:
A new non-instanced PvP zone with Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
The Storm Peaks:
Containing Ulduar, the ancient Titan city in the Far North.
Capital City:
The Kirin Tor, led by Rhonin, have moved Dalaran to Northrend as a final front in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight. The Blue Dragon Flight, following a strengthened Malygos, are now attempting to purge all magic users from Azeroth.
It will act as the central neutral city floating above Northrend - a Shattrath of the North.
Races of Northrend:
Taunka – An ancient offshoot of the Tauren, who have a considerably different outlook on the world.
Tuskarr – The Nomadic Fisher Walrus men make a return from Warcraft III.
Iron Dwarves – There is a great deal to be discovered about the history of Azeroth through their story.
Naga – Pursuing their material interests further in Northrend.
Vrykul – The ancient giant vikings of the Howling Fjord.
Furbolgs – The Furbolgs live in the city of Grizzlemaw in Grizzly Hills.
Nerubians – The Nerubian spiderlords are related to the silithid of Silithus and are followers of the Old Gods in Northrend.
Famous Faces:
Players will interact with Arthas right from the beginning in Northrend.
Arthas is the avatar of the Lich King and is scheming to corrupt the players of the Horde and Alliance against their own people as he himself was corrupted against his own father by the Lich King.
Every player, whether a raider or solo player, will have a hand in whether Arthas is defeated or whether he ultimately dominates the entire world.
Garrosh Hellscream has moved to Northrend to lead the fight following in the steps of his father.
Lady Sylvanas is leading the Forsaken with their experimental plague against the scourge and Arthas
Highlord Bolvar Fordragon will be at the forefront of the campaign for the Alliance in a tumultuous storyline.
Brann Bronzebeard is the consummate explorer and finally makes an appearance in World of Warcraft helping the dwarves explore their origins in Northrend.
Tirion Fordring and The Order of the Silver Hand make a return, bringing with them the legend of the Ashbringer
Rhonin is now leading the Kirin Tor in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight.
PvP:
There will be a new mid-sized (e.g. 15 vs 15) battleground in which the goal is to blow up the enemy base using Siege Weapons. (Not yet determined if this is actually located in Northrend.)
There will be a new Arena Map and Season.
A new non-instanced PvP zone, Lake Wintergrasp, will contain Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
Other threads related to the Wrath of the Lich King:
Videos from Blizzcon (thanks to Foolz):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394089700&sid=1
Regarding the Deathknight:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394469665&sid=1
Arthas:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305722605&pageNo=1&sid=1#16
Developments to the Lore (thanks to Marlamin):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=595439817&sid=1
More on Dalaran and Malygos:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394090281&sid=1
Schwick's thread on Info About Expansion & 2.3/2.4
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305842072&sid=1
We will update this thread with more content from Blizzcon 2007 when we can. If there is something important we have missed please let us know and we will try to include it.
[ Post edited by Salthem ]
"Welcome to the layer cake son."
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Poster: Salthem at 0000-00-00 00:00:00
Subject: 29/08 Information on Northrend |
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This post is a summary of information given at Blizzcon 2007 and GC2007 in Leipzig about Northrend in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion:
Disclaimer: This thread and everything posted in it is still in development and is subject to change based on further development and testing.
Northrend is the icy northern most continent of Azeroth. Formed during the War of the Ancients, and initially introduced in Warcraft III, players will be returning to it in The World of Warcraft Expansion: The Wrath of the Lich King.
Geography:
Northrend will have zones of a comparable size to those in outland, it will also have more zones, but the exact number has not been finalised yet.
Players can start from two different zones: Howling Fjord & Borean Tundra.
Howling Fjord:
Your first chance to go up against the ancient Vrykul in their instance Utgarde Keep.
Borean Tundra:
The home to the Tuskarr.
Parts of Borean Tundra are being melted down for water by the Naga.
Garrosh Hellscream has established a base of operations at Warsong Hold.
Home of Malygos the Blue Dragon Aspect in the Nexus instance.
Grizzly Hills:
The home of Furbolgs and their city of Grizzlemaw.
Also home to the ancient Dwarven City of Thor Modan.
The land is largely covered in forests - an example of our desire to make sure that not all zones are just snow and ice.
Dragonblight:
The home of Wyrmrest Temple, the ancient meeting place where dragons go to die.
Lake Wintergrasp:
A new non-instanced PvP zone with Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
The Storm Peaks:
Containing Ulduar, the ancient Titan city in the Far North.
Instances
Utgarde Keep is most likely to have several wings which will feature heroic versions as well.
The Nexus will consist of a level 70 Ice Cavern Instance, a level 80 instance and a 25 man raid instance against Malygos which will most likely be a short raid instance akin to Onyxia or Gruul
Capital City:
The Kirin Tor, led by Rhonin, have moved Dalaran to Northrend as a final front in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight. The Blue Dragon Flight, following a strengthened Malygos, are now attempting to purge all magic users from Azeroth.
It will act as the central neutral city floating above Northrend - a Shattrath of the North.
Races of Northrend:
Taunka – An ancient offshoot of the Tauren, who have a considerably different outlook on the world.
Tuskarr – The Nomadic Fisher Walrus men make a return from Warcraft III.
Iron Dwarves – There is a great deal to be discovered about the history of Azeroth through their story.
Naga – Pursuing their material interests further in Northrend.
Vrykul – The ancient giant vikings of the Howling Fjord.
Furbolgs – The Furbolgs live in the city of Grizzlemaw in Grizzly Hills.
Nerubians – The Nerubian spiderlords are related to the silithid of Silithus and are followers of the Old Gods in Northrend.
Famous Faces:
Players will interact with Arthas right from the beginning in Northrend.
Arthas is the avatar of the Lich King and is scheming to corrupt the players of the Horde and Alliance against their own people as he himself was corrupted against his own father by the Lich King.
Every player, whether a raider or solo player, will have a hand in whether Arthas is defeated or whether he ultimately dominates the entire world.
Garrosh Hellscream has moved to Northrend to lead the fight following in the steps of his father.
Lady Sylvanas is leading the Forsaken with their experimental plague against the scourge and Arthas
Highlord Bolvar Fordragon will be at the forefront of the campaign for the Alliance in a tumultuous storyline.
Brann Bronzebeard is the consummate explorer and finally makes an appearance in World of Warcraft helping the dwarves explore their origins in Northrend.
Tirion Fordring and The Order of the Silver Hand make a return, bringing with them the legend of the Ashbringer
Rhonin is now leading the Kirin Tor in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight.
PvP:
There will be a new mid-sized (e.g. 15 vs 15) battleground in which the goal is to blow up the enemy base using Siege Weapons. (Not yet determined if this is actually located in Northrend.)
There will be a new Arena Map and Season.
A new non-instanced PvP zone, Lake Wintergrasp, will contain Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
The objectives in the new PvP-Zone Lake Wintergrasp will be spread out all over the map, so it will not just be capture the flag.
We are looking to include as many of the siege weapons from Warcraft III as possible.
Siege Weapons will be tied to specific objective or events rather than being items owned by the player.
Other threads related to the Wrath of the Lich King:
Videos from Blizzcon (thanks to Foolz):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394089700&sid=1
Regarding the Deathknight:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394469665&sid=1
Arthas:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305722605&pageNo=1&sid=1#16
Developments to the Lore (thanks to Marlamin):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=595439817&sid=1
More on Dalaran and Malygos:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394090281&sid=1
Schwick's thread on Info About Expansion & 2.3/2.4
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305842072&sid=1
We will update this thread with more content when we can. If there is something important we have missed please let us know and we will try to include it.
[ Post edited by Salthem ]
"Welcome to the layer cake son."
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Poster: Salthem at 2007-08-29 06:03:57
Subject: 29/08 Information on Northrend |
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This post is a summary of information given at Blizzcon 2007 and GC2007 in Leipzig about Northrend in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion:
Disclaimer: This thread and everything posted in it is still in development and is subject to change based on further development and testing.
Northrend is the icy northern most continent of Azeroth. Formed during the War of the Ancients, and initially introduced in Warcraft III, players will be returning to it in The World of Warcraft Expansion: The Wrath of the Lich King.
Geography:
Northrend will have zones of a comparable size to those in outland, it will also have more zones, but the exact number has not been finalised yet.
Players can start from two different zones: Howling Fjord & Borean Tundra.
Howling Fjord:
Your first chance to go up against the ancient Vrykul in their instance Utgarde Keep.
Borean Tundra:
The home to the Tuskarr.
Parts of Borean Tundra are being melted down for water by the Naga.
Garrosh Hellscream has established a base of operations at Warsong Hold.
Home of Malygos the Blue Dragon Aspect in the Nexus instance.
Grizzly Hills:
The home of Furbolgs and their city of Grizzlemaw.
Also home to the ancient Dwarven City of Thor Modan.
The land is largely covered in forests - an example of our desire to make sure that not all zones are just snow and ice.
Dragonblight:
The home of Wyrmrest Temple, the ancient meeting place where dragons go to die.
Lake Wintergrasp:
A new non-instanced PvP zone with Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
The Storm Peaks:
Containing Ulduar, the ancient Titan city in the Far North.
Instances
Utgarde Keep is most likely to have several wings which will feature heroic versions as well.
The Nexus will consist of a level 70 Ice Cavern Instance, a level 80 instance and a 25 man raid instance against Malygos which will most likely be a short raid instance akin to Onyxia or Gruul
Capital City:
The Kirin Tor, led by Rhonin, have moved Dalaran to Northrend as a final front in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight. The Blue Dragon Flight, following a strengthened Malygos, are now attempting to purge all magic users from Azeroth.
It will act as the central neutral city floating above Northrend - a Shattrath of the North.
Races of Northrend:
Taunka – An ancient offshoot of the Tauren, who have a considerably different outlook on the world.
Tuskarr – The Nomadic Fisher Walrus men make a return from Warcraft III.
Iron Dwarves – There is a great deal to be discovered about the history of Azeroth through their story.
Naga – Pursuing their material interests further in Northrend.
Vrykul – The ancient giant vikings of the Howling Fjord.
Furbolgs – The Furbolgs live in the city of Grizzlemaw in Grizzly Hills.
Nerubians – The Nerubian spiderlords are related to the silithid of Silithus and are followers of the Old Gods in Northrend.
Famous Faces:
Players will interact with Arthas right from the beginning in Northrend.
Arthas is the avatar of the Lich King and is scheming to corrupt the players of the Horde and Alliance against their own people as he himself was corrupted against his own father by the Lich King.
Every player, whether a raider or solo player, will have a hand in whether Arthas is defeated or whether he ultimately dominates the entire world.
Garrosh Hellscream has moved to Northrend to lead the fight following in the steps of his father.
Lady Sylvanas is leading the Forsaken with their experimental plague against the scourge and Arthas
Highlord Bolvar Fordragon will be at the forefront of the campaign for the Alliance in a tumultuous storyline.
Brann Bronzebeard is the consummate explorer and finally makes an appearance in World of Warcraft helping the dwarves explore their origins in Northrend.
Tirion Fordring and The Order of the Silver Hand make a return, bringing with them the legend of the Ashbringer
Rhonin is now leading the Kirin Tor in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight.
PvP:
There will be a new mid-sized (e.g. 15 vs 15) battleground in which the goal is to blow up the enemy base using Siege Weapons. (Not yet determined if this is actually located in Northrend.)
There will be a new Arena Map and Season.
A new non-instanced PvP zone, Lake Wintergrasp, will contain Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone. The objectives will be spread out all over the map, so it will not just be capture the flag.
We are looking to include as many of the siege weapons from Warcraft III as possible.
Siege Weapons will be tied to specific objective or events rather than being items owned by the player.
Other threads related to the Wrath of the Lich King:
Videos from Blizzcon (thanks to Foolz):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394089700&sid=1
Regarding the Deathknight:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394469665&sid=1
Arthas:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305722605&pageNo=1&sid=1#16
Developments to the Lore (thanks to Marlamin):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=595439817&sid=1
More on Dalaran and Malygos:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394090281&sid=1
Schwick's thread on Info About Expansion & 2.3/2.4
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305842072&sid=1
We will update this thread with more content when we can. If there is something important we have missed please let us know and we will try to include it.
[Update 29/08] Added some information from GC2007 on The Nexus, Utgarde and Siege Weapons and Lake Wintergrasp.
[ Post edited by Salthem ]
"Welcome to the layer cake son."
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Poster: Salthem at 0000-00-00 00:00:00
Subject: 13/09 Information on Northrend |
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This post is a summary of information given at Blizzcon 2007 and GC2007 in Leipzig about Northrend in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion:
Disclaimer: This thread and everything posted in it is still in development and is subject to change based on further development and testing.
Northrend is the icy northern most continent of Azeroth. Formed during the War of the Ancients, and initially introduced in Warcraft III, players will be returning to it in The World of Warcraft Expansion: The Wrath of the Lich King.
Geography:
Northrend will consist of the following zones:
Howling Fjord: 68-72
Borean Tundra: 68-72
The Dragonblight: 71-75
Zul'Drak: 73-76
Grizzly Hills: 74-76
Azjol-Nerub: 74-78
Sholazar Basin: 75-78
The Storm Peaks: 77-80
Icecrown Glacier: 77-80
Lake Wintergrasp
Players can start from two different zones: Howling Fjord & Borean Tundra.
Howling Fjord:
Your first chance to go up against the ancient Vrykul in their instance Utgarde Keep.
Borean Tundra:
The home to the Tuskarr.
Parts of Borean Tundra are being melted down for water by the Naga.
Garrosh Hellscream has established a base of operations at Warsong Hold.
Home of Malygos the Blue Dragon Aspect in the Nexus instance.
Grizzly Hills:
The home of Furbolgs and their city of Grizzlemaw.
Also home to the ancient Dwarven City of Thor Modan.
The land is largely covered in forests - an example of our desire to make sure that not all zones are just snow and ice.
Dragonblight:
The home of Wyrmrest Temple, the ancient meeting place where dragons go to die.
Lake Wintergrasp:
A new non-instanced PvP zone with Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
The Storm Peaks:
Containing Ulduar, the ancient Titan city in the Far North.
Instances
Utgarde Keep is most likely to have several wings which will feature heroic versions as well.
The Nexus will consist of a level 70 Ice Cavern Instance, a level 80 instance and a 25 man raid instance against Malygos which will most likely be a short raid instance akin to Onyxia or Gruul
Capital City:
The Kirin Tor, led by Rhonin, have moved Dalaran to Northrend as a final front in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight. The Blue Dragon Flight, following a strengthened Malygos, are now attempting to purge all magic users from Azeroth.
It will act as the central neutral city floating above Northrend - a Shattrath of the North.
Races of Northrend:
Taunka – An ancient offshoot of the Tauren, who have a considerably different outlook on the world.
Tuskarr – The Nomadic Fisher Walrus men make a return from Warcraft III.
Iron Dwarves – There is a great deal to be discovered about the history of Azeroth through their story.
Naga – Pursuing their material interests further in Northrend.
Vrykul – The ancient giant vikings of the Howling Fjord.
Furbolgs – The Furbolgs live in the city of Grizzlemaw in Grizzly Hills.
Nerubians – The Nerubian spiderlords are related to the silithid of Silithus and are followers of the Old Gods in Northrend.
Famous Faces:
Players will interact with Arthas right from the beginning in Northrend.
Arthas is the avatar of the Lich King and is scheming to corrupt the players of the Horde and Alliance against their own people as he himself was corrupted against his own father by the Lich King.
Every player, whether a raider or solo player, will have a hand in whether Arthas is defeated or whether he ultimately dominates the entire world.
Garrosh Hellscream has moved to Northrend to lead the fight following in the steps of his father.
Lady Sylvanas is leading the Forsaken with their experimental plague against the scourge and Arthas
Highlord Bolvar Fordragon will be at the forefront of the campaign for the Alliance in a tumultuous storyline.
Brann Bronzebeard is the consummate explorer and finally makes an appearance in World of Warcraft helping the dwarves explore their origins in Northrend.
Tirion Fordring and The Order of the Silver Hand make a return, bringing with them the legend of the Ashbringer
Rhonin is now leading the Kirin Tor in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight.
Anub'Arak will also be a primary character for player interaction.
PvP:
There will be a new mid-sized (e.g. 15 vs 15) battleground in which the goal is to blow up the enemy base using Siege Weapons. (Not yet determined if this is actually located in Northrend.)
There will be a new Arena Map and Season.
A new non-instanced PvP zone, Lake Wintergrasp, will contain Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone. The objectives will be spread out all over the map, so it will not just be capture the flag.
We are looking to include as many of the siege weapons from Warcraft III as possible.
Siege Weapons will be tied to specific objective or events rather than being items owned by the player.
Other threads related to the Wrath of the Lich King:
Videos from Blizzcon (thanks to Foolz):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394089700&sid=1
Regarding the Deathknight:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394469665&sid=1
Arthas:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305722605&pageNo=1&sid=1#16
Developments to the Lore (thanks to Marlamin):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=595439817&sid=1
More on Dalaran and Malygos:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394090281&sid=1
Schwick's thread on Info About Expansion & 2.3/2.4
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305842072&sid=1
We will update this thread with more content when we can. If there is something important we have missed please let us know and we will try to include it.
[Update 29/08] Added some information from GC2007 on The Nexus, Utgarde and Siege Weapons and Lake Wintergrasp.
[Update 13/09] Added list of zones and approximate levels and Anub'Arak to our famous faces.
[ Post edited by Salthem ]
"Welcome to the layer cake son."
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Poster: Salthem at 0000-00-00 00:00:00
Subject: 18/09 Information on Northrend |
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This post is a summary of information given at Blizzcon 2007 and GC2007 in Leipzig about Northrend in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion:
Disclaimer: This thread and everything posted in it is still in development and is subject to change based on further development and testing.
Northrend is the icy northern most continent of Azeroth. Formed during the War of the Ancients, and initially introduced in Warcraft III, players will be returning to it in The World of Warcraft Expansion: The Wrath of the Lich King.
Geography:
Northrend will consist of the following zones:
Howling Fjord: 68-72
Borean Tundra: 68-72
The Dragonblight: 71-75
Zul'Drak: 73-76
Grizzly Hills: 74-76
Azjol-Nerub: 74-78
Sholazar Basin: 75-78
The Storm Peaks: 77-80
Icecrown Glacier: 77-80
Lake Wintergrasp
Players can start from two different zones: Howling Fjord & Borean Tundra.
Howling Fjord:
Your first chance to go up against the ancient Vrykul in their instance Utgarde Keep.
Borean Tundra:
The home to the Tuskarr.
Parts of Borean Tundra are being melted down for water by the Naga.
Garrosh Hellscream has established a base of operations at Warsong Hold.
Home of Malygos the Blue Dragon Aspect in the Nexus instance.
Grizzly Hills:
The home of Furbolgs and their city of Grizzlemaw.
Also home to the ancient Dwarven City of Thor Modan.
The land is largely covered in forests - an example of our desire to make sure that not all zones are just snow and ice.
Dragonblight:
The home of Wyrmrest Temple, the ancient meeting place where dragons go to die.
Lake Wintergrasp:
A new non-instanced PvP zone with Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone.
The Storm Peaks:
Containing Ulduar, the ancient Titan city in the Far North.
Instances
Utgarde Keep is most likely to have several wings which will feature heroic versions as well.
The Nexus will consist of a level 70 Ice Cavern Instance, a level 80 instance and a 25 man raid instance against Malygos which will most likely be a short raid instance akin to Onyxia or Gruul.
Ulduar is the Iron Dwarf instance revealing information about the Dwarven creation story - This is accessible to both Horde and Alliance.
Capital City:
The Kirin Tor, led by Rhonin, have moved Dalaran to Northrend as a final front in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight. The Blue Dragon Flight, following a strengthened Malygos, are now attempting to purge all magic users from Azeroth.
It will act as the central neutral city floating above Northrend - a Shattrath of the North.
Races of Northrend:
Taunka – An ancient offshoot of the Tauren, who have a considerably different outlook on the world.
Tuskarr – The Nomadic Fisher Walrus men make a return from Warcraft III.
Iron Dwarves – There is a great deal to be discovered about the dwarven creation story in Ulduar
Naga – Pursuing their material interests further in Northrend.
Vrykul – The ancient giant vikings of the Howling Fjord.
Furbolgs – The Furbolgs live in the city of Grizzlemaw in Grizzly Hills.
Nerubians – The Nerubian spiderlords are related to the silithid of Silithus and are followers of the Old Gods in Northrend.
Famous Faces:
Players will interact with Arthas right from the beginning in Northrend.
Arthas is the avatar of the Lich King and is scheming to corrupt the players of the Horde and Alliance against their own people as he himself was corrupted against his own father by the Lich King.
Every player, whether a raider or solo player, will have a hand in whether Arthas is defeated or whether he ultimately dominates the entire world.
Garrosh Hellscream has moved to Northrend to lead the fight following in the steps of his father.
Lady Sylvanas is leading the Forsaken with their experimental plague against the scourge and Arthas
Highlord Bolvar Fordragon will be at the forefront of the campaign for the Alliance in a tumultuous storyline.
Brann Bronzebeard is the consummate explorer and finally makes an appearance in World of Warcraft helping the dwarves explore their origins in Northrend.
Tirion Fordring and The Order of the Silver Hand make a return, bringing with them the legend of the Ashbringer
Rhonin is now leading the Kirin Tor in their war against the Blue Dragon Flight.
Anub'Arak will also be a primary character for player interaction.
PvP:
There will be a new mid-sized (e.g. 15 vs 15) battleground in which the goal is to blow up the enemy base using Siege Weapons. (Not yet determined if this is actually located in Northrend.)
There will be a new Arena Map and Season.
A new non-instanced PvP zone, Lake Wintergrasp, will contain Siege Weapons, destructible buildings and multiple objectives with lasting effects. Players on Normal realms will automatically be flagged for PvP when entering this zone. The objectives will be spread out all over the map, so it will not just be capture the flag.
We are looking to include as many of the siege weapons from Warcraft III as possible.
Siege Weapons will be tied to specific objective or events rather than being items owned by the player.
Other threads related to the Wrath of the Lich King:
Videos from Blizzcon (thanks to Foolz):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394089700&sid=1
Regarding the Deathknight:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394469665&sid=1
Arthas:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305722605&pageNo=1&sid=1#16
Developments to the Lore (thanks to Marlamin):
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=595439817&sid=1
More on Dalaran and Malygos:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=394090281&sid=1
Schwick's thread on Info About Expansion & 2.3/2.4
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=305842072&sid=1
We will update this thread with more content when we can. If there is something important we have missed please let us know and we will try to include it.
[Update 29/08] Added some information from GC2007 on The Nexus, Utgarde and Siege Weapons and Lake Wintergrasp.
[Update 13/09] Added list of zones and approximate levels and Anub'Arak to our famous faces.
[Update 18/09] Added Ulduar - the Iron Dwarf instance, and clarified that it is accessible to both Alliance and Horde.
[ Post edited by Salthem ]
"Welcome to the layer cake son."
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Poster: Salthem at 2007-09-18 13:03:20
Subject: Re: 08/08 Information on Northrend |
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Q u o t e:
Will the Horde be able to take part in the Iron Dwarves questline? Getting to know the truth about Azeroth through their questline (as mentioned in the panel at Blizzcon) makes me want it so the Horde can experience it as well.
I ask this since the Garrosh Hellscream questline in Nagrand, which is one of the coolest questlines in TBC, is unfortunately not available to the Alliance players. I hope the same doesn't happen to Horde players regarding the Iron Dwarves questline.
The Iron Dwarfs are involved in the instance Ulduar, which is accessible to both Alliance and Horde, so yes, you should be able to get involved in their story too.
I have added this information to the Opening Post.
"Spontaneity has its time and its place."
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