Stonard

For the Warcraft: Orcs & Humans Human campaign mission at the same location, see Rockard and Stonard (WC1 Human).

Stonard
Stonard as seen in WoW.
Type	Large town
Population	2,000
Leader(s)	Dispatch Commander Ruag
Race(s)	Orc  Blood elf
Affiliation(s)	Orgrimmar
Location	Southern Swamp of Sorrows
Status	Active
Characteristics
Facilities	Inn           Mailbox Stables Anvil & Forge Bank        Auctions
Trainers	Class Profession
Travel	Flight Master(s) Mass-transit Portal(s)
Sources: Lands of Conflict, 58-60

Stonard is the lone Horde outpost located in the Swamp of Sorrows. It was originally established by the Horde during the First War, along with a nearby base known as Rockard, as a preliminary base for the invasion of the Kingdom of Azeroth. It was abandoned in the aftermath of the Second War, but has since been re-established as an outpost with the formation of the new Horde and the orcs' renewed interest in the area. Regular patrols are sent out, and a number of small orcish encampments have been established nearby to further strengthen the Horde's control over the region. It is one of the few orcish communities to still have a great hall in its midst, and is protected by two burrows.

History

First War

This section concerns content related to Warcraft: Orcs & Humans.

Stonard on the Azeroth map of the First War.

The Rockard and Stonard region during the First War.

Stonard was a base next to Rockard; the sister towns were the last defense before Blackrock Spire during the First War. The humans of Azeroth made a plan to destroy Blackrock Spire, they attacked and destroyed both Rockard and Stonard. However they didn't manage to destroy Blackrock Spire and were defeated by the Horde.

Although Stonard was reconstructed, Rockard was taken over by the Dreadmaul ogres and renamed Dreadmaul Hold.

World of Warcraft

This section concerns content related to the original World of Warcraft.

This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

Stonard is a center of operations for adventurers who seek to enter the Temple of Atal'Hakkar, and one of the closest Horde outposts to the Dark Portal, which is located in Blasted Lands to the south. Until the retaking of Dreadmaul Hold, it was the only Horde outpost in the nearby regions.

Due to its location near the vulnerable Alliance territories of Redridge Mountains, Elwynn Forest and Duskwood, Stonard has recently become the target of a renewed Alliance war effort. In opposition to Stonard, Marshtide Watch was built on the edge of the Pool of Tears to the northeast. As a result, assaults against Stonard by the Alliance are now a common occurrence, with the main field of battle being the Bloodmire.

Several trainers and vendors can be found at the post. Mages with sufficient skill can learn to teleport or open a portal to here.

Previously, Stonard was notable for being the location of the horde master alchemist and the only Horde shaman trainer in the Eastern Kingdoms.

In the RPG

This section contains information from the Warcraft RPG which is considered non-canon.

This southern town lies just off the swamp's only road. While populated mostly by orc warriors, some orcs do follow their calling as shamans. It is protected by 8-foot walls, and sentries watch every gate. Although there is little traffic through the swamps, the orcs must guard against Alliance attacks. They send caravans to their allies in Stranglethorn Vale to trade for supplies twice a year, though the town does boast several weapon-smiths who create beautiful weapons with the ore they trade for.

Travel connections

Stonard in Lands of Conflict

Flight

Kargath

Flame Crest

Grom'gol Base Camp

Booty Bay

NPCs

Leaders

•  Dispatch Commander Ruag
•  Helgrum the Swift
•  Fel'zerul
•  Tok'Kar (stationed at Misty Reed Post)

Merchants

•  Innkeeper Karakul <Innkeeper>
•  Hekkru <Stable Master>
•  Rartar <Alchemy Supplies>
•  Banalash <Trade Supplies>
•  Thultash <Food & Drink Vendor>
•  Thultazor <Alchemy Supplies & Reagents>
•  Thralosh <Cloth & Leather Armor Merchant>
•  Grimnal <Mail & Plate Merchant>
•  Hartash <Weapon Merchant>
•  Gharash <Blacksmithing Supplies>

Trainers

•  Malosh <Warrior Trainer>
•  Mok <Shaman Trainer>
•  Ogromm <Hunter Trainer>
•  Grokor <Pet Trainer>
•  Kartosh <Warlock Trainer>
•  Rogvar <Alchemy Trainer>
•  Lorrin Foxfire <Portal Trainer>

Other Characters

•  Breyk <Wind Rider Master>
•  Bengor
•  Dar
•  Zun'dartha
•  Cersei Dusksinger
  • Cersei Dusksinger's Minion
•  Greshka
•  Infiltrator Marksen
•  Stonard Cartographer
•  Stonard Wayfinder
•  Stonard Explorer
•  Katar (stationed at Misty Reed Post)
•  Stonard Hunter (stationed at Misty Reed Post)
•  Stonard Shaman (stationed at Misty Reed Post)
•  Stonard Scout
•  Stonard Orc

Guards

•  Grunt Zuul
•  Grunt Tharlak
•  Stonard Grunt