Whisper Gulch



The Whisper Gulch is found in the Howling Fjord, to the north of Westguard Keep. This location features an area whisper from a set of "Unknown Voices" telling the player subversive things:

The Deranged Explorers are indicative of an unknown force where they have been working. They appear to be suffering the same affliction as the prisoners in the Saronite Mines in Icecrown.

Yogg-Saron connection
It is very likely that the whispers and the effect of the ore are caused by Yogg-Saron, the Old God whose prison resides in Northrend. This is supported by the Old Gods' common theme of whispering to lesser beings when attempting to subvert them to their cause, and the fact that the area is packed with Saronite, which is derived from Yogg-Saron. In addition, mind control and madness are tools that the Old Gods and their followers use frequently.

A Wrinkle in Time
The references to "IT," specifically IT in all capital letters, is reminiscent of the novel A Wrinkle in Time. In the novel, a powerful enemy referred to as IT is corrupting worlds. IT takes control of peoples' minds, and uses their bodies to serve IT's purposes. IT claims to have the truth, and that letting oneself be taken into IT will bring peace and happiness forever.