Elwynn Forest

Elwynn Forest is a land of fertile grounds and thick forests which often obscures some of its smaller settlements from the un-trained eye. The weather in Elwynn for the most part is consistently good weather, warm and humid with few stormy days. Gentle rain falls just enough to make everything grow full and lush. . Unlike its neighboring forest of Duskwood, it is close enough to The City of Stormwind to enjoy a considerable about of guardianship from the Alliance Government.

Home to many farmers, loggers, and miners, Elwynn Forest is a tranquil region with many places to stop for a while.

Little troubles this region a side from Kobolds that infiltrate some mines and Murlocks that have moved in land to reside in some lakes and rivers, though overall Elwynn Forest is one of the safest places under The Kingdom of Stormwind. It is however, advised that travallers stick to the roads for the forest is still home to some territorial creatures such as wolves and bears.

In general this woodland is pleasant and tranquil; Loggers and fishers fuel Stormwinds economy, and a diligent militia keeps it safe from the Kobolds and Murlocks that occasionally surface. The Defias Brotherhood, a group of robbers and bandits wearing red masks, is occasionally a growing menace in the region. The Brotherhood reaches into Elwynn Forest from time to time, preying on lone travelers, although their main center of operations lies somewhere in Westfall. Though only few do remain. Some say they have a case against Stormwind, as they weren’t paid for their work rebuilding the city; others say they are whiners who charged too much in the first place. Others (such as Brann Bronzebeard) did their work and were paid, and don’t understand the problems.

Elwynn Forest is under guardianship of the kingdom of Stormwind but has its own democratic government.

True criminals in the area are usually sent to Stormwind for trial and punishment in the Stockade, as most people care more for their jobs than housing criminals. Goldshire has a small holding area for drunks and pickpockets, but few stay in the clink for very long. Elwynn’s towns will welcome most any travelers, especially those who want to shop or trade to help the local economies. They are especially kind to those willing to lend a hand in a tough spot.

History
Ever since Stormwind was founded centuries ago by the Arathi Bloodline of Stromgarde in Lordaeron the humans whom have settled in Elwynn had seen to it that is thrived under their stewardship.

Before this however, Elwynn forest was populated greatly with large groups of spiders that lived peacefully amidst the woodlands. It was only when the curse fell over Duskwood that they mutated and grow to monstrous proportions making their was to the more darkened lands and away from Elwynn. The curse dived the forest of Elwynn from Duskwood, spearing Elwynn forest the terror that developed within the forest of Duskwood.

First War
Elwynn forest was captured by the Horde during their bloody campaign to Stormwind City during The First War. The resources gathered from these woods helped fuel the Hordes war machine. Much of the forests where razed as the orcs marched across Elwynn. The town of Goldshire and the Abby of Nothshire where both tragically destroyed by the Horde. When Stormwind fell to the orcs and Anduin Lothar led most of the Stormwindian's to Lordaeron, The Stormweaver and The Twilight's Hammer Clan assumed domains in Elwynn Forest.

Second War
When the humans finally retook their city at the end of the Second war, they regained Elwynn forest as well. It cost The Kingdom of Stormwind a significant amount of gold and resources to rebuild their broken homeland and as a result, the kingdom's economy has flagged since it was rebuilt.

After the Second War
Many of the middle and lower classes became fed up with high taxes and unpaid labor in service of the Kingdon. Many of these dissidents defected to form The Defias Brotherhood, lead by the Stonemasons Guild, whom where the architects who rebuilt the City of Stormwind and weren't paid for their work.

Though Againist all odds, Elwynn has returned to much of its former glory. Northshire Abby was rebuilt and has become a recruiting ground for The Stormwind Army. Goldshire and it's famous Lion's Pride Inn has returned to their former glory as a bustling hub of activity.

To this day the only reminders of the Horde's occupation are a few scattered Orcish Catapults, broken and rotting. Meanwhile, the Humans of Storimwind rejoice as Elwynn becomes the pride of their The Kingdom of Stormwind.

The Third War
During the Scourge Invasion, Elwynn Forest was attacked by the Scourge mildly and became a refuge for the People of Lordaeron.

The Cataclysm
During the Cataclysm cracked the once natural defenses buffering the kingdom from its enemies and left openings that The Blackrock orcs took advantaged of, having managed to sneak into Northshire through a break in the southern Elwynn Mountains.

Also the Cataclysm had The Stormwind Infantry and patrolling The Stormwind Royal Guards were deployed to defend Elwynn Forest. The Stormwind Army had also placed a bounty on a Gnoll named Hogger and incarcerates him to the Stockades in the aftermath of his defeat.

Culture
Elwynn Forest was populated mainly by humans for centuries and ruled by Alliance Government thus, frequently other races under this government can be seen residing and travailing within Elwynn. This is due to the Capital, Stormwind City being the hub for the Alliance.

Most residents of Elwynn Forest are involved within major industries such as; Logging, Farming, Fishing and mining. The residents had also been renowned for breeding of their Evendales; steeds especially prized by Citizens and Soldiers for their loyalty and steadiness in the face of danger.

The residents of Elwynn are also responsible for the consent stream of food and supplies to support the city of Stormwind's population. This exchange however, has become increasingly threatened by Kobold invasions, vicious feuds among farmers and attacks from wild animals. The Defias Brotherhood in the past has terrized these forests, but Elwynn became more tranquil after their downfall.

Nothshire Abby remains dedicated to recruiting and training those whom wish to join the Military to keep the peace. Near, by The Blackrock Orc s are gathering their forces in the nearby Redridge Mountains. With Stormwind’s militia stretched thinner than ever, these renegade orcs stand ready to finally annihilate their old human enemies in Elwynn Forest..

Despite these threats the region organizes its festivals and celebrations around the planting calendar, its two biggest parties being the planting and harvesting festivals. It also hosts the burning of the Wickerman. Elwynn is also visited periodically by the famous, traveling Darkmoon Faire.

Geography
Elwynn is located below the southern Foothill of Blackrock Mountain. The woodland is made up of Lush field, forests, various rivers and lakes. It is know for being a rich soiled land perfect for farming due to its frequent rainfall. Recently serverl lakes have been found to be inhabited by hostile murlocks. Stormwind City itself sits proundlt in the northweatern hill of this region, its gates opening down onto the forest. East of Stormwind and behind a thick wall lies the peaceful Northshire Valley and its abbey. Nothshire was the pride of Stormwind's Vineyards until the Defias bandits drove off the farmers and occupied the farm and fields, only to later be drvien out and replaced by Blackrock Orc invading. The formerly Kobold-infested Echo Mines has been closed up in the recent year as well. The bulk of the region's large wildlife consisted of; bears, wolves, spider and boars. The creatures seemingly are hostil everywhere but, for Nothshire.

The Roads leading from Stormwind and northshire converge to the Southeast just north of Goldshire. Goldshire being Elwynn's largest settlement besides Stormwind itself. Second to Goldshire is The Eastvale Logging Camp in the east near the border with Redridge Mountain s. Eastvale is the center of Elwynn's lumber industry.

On the road from Goldshire to Eastvale is the Tower of Azora where mages conduct arcane experiments in seclusion.

On the road to Westfall form Foldshire is the impsing Weastbrook Garrison. This barracks and surrounding grounds house a number of The Stormwind Guard and protects Elwynn's Weastern border.

Dotted throughout the Forest are small farmsteads growing crops such as weat, pumpkins, melons and grapes.

Kobolds infested The Jaspers Mine s and The Fargodeep Mine s. Gnolls have gathered camps in the Forests Edge region and the Nothern rim of Stone Cairn Lake and Crystal Lake. It is rumored that both the Kobolds and Gnolls are somehow associated with the Defias Brotherhood. Murlocks have taken up residence in and around Stone Cairn lake and Crystal lake as well. Defias presence in the region has since been growing and their people have holdings at Mirrior Lake Orchard, Northshire Vineyards, The Brackwell Pumpkin Patch, Jerod's Landing and even at Stone Cairn Lake.

Resources

 * Cloth
 * [Linen Cloth]
 * Herbalism
 * [Peacebloom]
 * [Silverleaf]
 * [Earthroot]
 * Skinning
 * [Ruined Leather Scraps]
 * [Light Leather]
 * Mining
 * [Copper Ore] (mostly in the mines)
 * Fish
 * [Raw Brilliant Smallfish]
 * [Raw Longjaw Mud Snapper]
 * [Bloated Smallfish]
 * [15 Pound Mud Snapper]

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