Ground Leave (Alliance)

For the Horde version of this quest, see [58-60] Ground Leave.

Objectives[]

Perhaps we should get an idea of this city, if it is to be our new home. A scouting mission, if you will.

Go, see what this place has to offer. I will follow Wrathion and attempt to help in any way I can.

Try not to upset the locals any more than you must, though. I doubt many of them are used to seeing dragons walk among them.

Meet up with us once you've gotten the lay of the land.

How goes the exploration?

The Alliance has granted us asylum here in Stormwind.

It sounds like quite an interesting place.

Upon accept: Wrathion says: Soldiers of Stormwind, allow me to--; Master Mathias Shaw says: Wrathion! You were warned against making unannounced visits. Especially when you bring company.; Wrathion says: A thousand pardons, my dear spymaster, but I come bearing the tidings of the Dragon Aspects for Lord Commander Turalyon.; Wrathion says: As for the dracthyr, you have my word that they will cause no harm. They have come seeking refuge, not conflict.; Master Mathias Shaw says: Their conduct will be on your head, Wrathion. The dracthyr have my leave to roam the city. But know this... SI:7 will be watching.; Master Mathias Shaw says: Let them pass!; Shaw and the guards turn back to the city, with Wration and dracthyr entering the city.; Wrathion says: Hmph. Mortals...; Obsidian Warder says: Let us see what this city holds for us.; Obsidian Warder says: After that long flight, I need food. Something more filling than our dusty rations from the Reach.

Walking through Stormwind, guards and inhabitants have various comments while passing and jumping near them:

Stormwind City Guard says: Dragons don't belong here!
Stormwind City Guard says: I'm not afraid of you, dragon!
Stormwind City Guard says: I don't trust dragons. Not since that Lady Prestor business.
Could I have one of your scales? For crafting purposes, of course.
Do a barrel roll!
Do you know Alexstrasza?
How fast can you fly?
How high can you go?
How many dragons are in these 'Dragon Isles'?
I don't know if we need more outsiders.
I guess those wings aren't just for show!
I wish I was going to adventure with dragons!
I won't forget what Deathwing did to this city.
I wonder if they use those claws in battle.
Keep those talons where I can see them!
Oh! I love your scales!
Showoff. Walk like a normal person!
So you can fly!
Their wings are remarkable.
What do dragons eat, anyway?
What happens if you sneeze?
What is it like to fly?
Why haven't we seen your people before?
Do you plan to eat us?
I always wanted to see a dragon breathe fire!
You look too skinny to be a dragon.
Woo! Burn it all!
Impressive!
Amazing!
Are you sure you're a dragon? Or just a big lizard?
Careful with that flame!
Is it getting hot in here?
Dragons are attacking the city! Again!
Leave our city, spawn of Deathwing!
How do you walk through doorways with wings like that?
The belt's crocolisk, I swear!
Do you plan to eat us?

True to his words, Mathias' agents are present all over the city, seen stealthed or disguised.

Entering the bank: Obsidian Warder says: Everyone loves a good hoard.; Scott Westmill says: Hey! This is Alliance territory! No Horde allowed!; A Bank Patron is also observing...

At the Auction House: Obsidian Warder (1) says: There is much this land can teach us.; Obsidian Warder (2) says: I bid twelve gold! No, fifteen!; Obsidian Warder (1) says: But... I was going to buy that!; An Auction Goer is in a corner...

Portal Room: Obsidian Warder says: These portals reek of blue dragonflight magic.; Obsidian Warder says: Other races need to study magic? Is it not simply part of their nature?; One Apprentice Mage is standing away from the rest of them...

At the Embassy: Obsidian Warder says: It seems we are not the only recent arrivals here.; A new guard is stationed here...