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AllianceMarshal McBride
Image of Marshal McBride
Gender Male
Race Human (Humanoid)
Level 1-30
Reaction Alliance Horde
Affiliation(s) Stormwind Guard, Stormwind Army, Stormwind
Occupation Marshal
Location Northshire Valley, Elwynn Forest[48.9, 41.6]VZ-Elwynn ForestBlip
Status Alive

Marshal Douglas McBride[1] is a human quest giver located in Northshire Valley in Elwynn Forest. He is a marshal of the Stormwind Army who acts as the commander of Northshire Abbey's garrison and is in charge of the defense of the valley.[2]

History[]

World of Warcraft[]

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He was concerned about the kobolds that have infested the woods in Northshire Valley and moved into Echo Ridge Mine. He consequently marshaled paladins of the Silver Hand, warriors, and other recruits to get rid of the vermin.[3]

Cataclysm[]

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During the Elemental Invasion, Worried Citizens often mentioned speaking with Marshal McBride about not letting them into Stormwind City.[4]

Following the Cataclysm, he had to deal with a full-fledged invasion by Blackrock clan orcs that have gained entry into the once secluded Northshire Valley through a passage in the mountains opened by the Shattering.

Dragonflight[]

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When the Defias Brotherhood attacked Northshire, he fought against Clessington Attendants. At one point during the fighting, he noticed Vanessa VanCleef and wanted to have her arrested, but Mathias Shaw assured him she was on their side.[5] McBride also recognized the Stormwind champion as the recruit that he used to train long ago and asked them to help defend Northshire.[6]

Quests[]

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Quotes[]

Gossip

Hey, citizen! You look like a stout one. We guards are spread a little thin out here, and I could use your help...

During Lion's Heritage

By the Light, <name>, is it really you?

Look at you! Look at how far you've come! You must be the greatest hero in all of Stormwind!

Well!

<Marshal McBride wipes a proud tear from his eye.>

I'm happy I get to brag that I had any part in your training and recruitment! Keep on making Stormwind proud, hero!

Dialogue
Main article: To Northshire#Notes

Trivia[]

  • Marshal McBride is one of the oldest NPCs in World of Warcraft which is still in the game. He had his first appearance in alpha.
  • He is possibly named after the titular character Marshal Winston MacBride in the ABC series The Marshal.

Relatives[]

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This section includes speculation on characters that might be related, usually because they may share a last name. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

He may be related to Lieutenant McBride.

References[]

External links[]

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