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{{For|the ''[[Warcraft: Orcs & Humans]]'' Human campaign mission at the same location|Rockard and Stonard (WC1 Human)}}
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| leader = {{RaceIcon|Orc Male}} [[Dispatch Commander Ruag]]
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| leader = [[Dispatch Commander Ruag]]
  
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'''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 [[orc]]s' 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.
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'''Stonard''' is the lone [[Horde]] outpost located in the [[Swamp of Sorrows]]. 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 [[burrow]]s. Several trainers and vendors can be found at the post. [[Mage]]s with sufficient skill can learn to [[teleport]] or open a [[Portal (spell)|portal]] to here.
   
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Previously, Stonard was notable for being the location of the horde master [[Alchemy|alchemist]] and the only Horde [[shaman]] trainer in the [[Eastern Kingdoms]].
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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.<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Lands of Conflict]] |isbn=9781588469601 |pages=59}}</ref>
  
   
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==History==
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Stonard is a center of operations for any adventurers who seek to enter the [[Temple of Atal'Hakkar]], and it is also the closest Horde outpost to the [[Dark Portal]], which is located in [[Blasted Lands]].
  
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===First and Second Wars===
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The town was originally established by the [[Old Horde]] as an outpost in the [[Black Morass]] after the first opening of the [[Dark Portal]]. It is one of the oldest [[orc]]ish settlements of [[Azeroth]], along with the fortress formerly known as [[Rockard]].<ref name=pride>[[Futile Pride]]</ref>
   
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During the [[Second War]], Stonard was probably destroyed or abandoned but has since been re-established as an outpost with the formation of the new [[Horde]] and the orcs' renewed interest in the area. Although Stonard was reconstructed, Rockard was taken over by the [[Dreadmaul]] [[ogre]]s who renamed it as [[Dreadmaul Hold]].<ref name=pride/>
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Stonard is the home of [[hunter]], [[warlock]], and [[warrior]] [[trainer]]s, as well as some profession trainers. Most notably it is the location of the horde master [[alchemy|alchemist]] and the only Horde [[shaman]] trainer in the [[Eastern Kingdoms]] (the other [[Shaman]] trainers being the [[Alliance]] ones; [[Farseer Umbrua]] in Stormwind and [[Farseer Javad]] in [[Ironforge]]).
  
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Also, mages with sufficient skill (level 35) can learn to [[teleport]] or open a [[Portal (spell)|portal]] to here.
  
   
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===World of Warcraft===
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The battle field between Stonard and [[Marshtide Watch]] is phased differently for different factions depending on quest progress. Humans will launch an attack on the orcs of Stonard and steal some of the town's supplies. Horde players will successfully repel the invading humans. Alliance players will successfully capture and destroy Stonard. Players having completed the quest lines will be in different phases upon entering the area reflecting their experience on this battlefield. This is unlike the battle for [[Andorhal]], where the Alliance permanently loses the territory as players in both factions complete the related quest lines.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu8pP68V4yU</ref>
  
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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.
   
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The swamp was still largely an uncharted territory to the orcs, who were sending [[Stonard Wayfinder|wayfinders]] and [[Stonard Cartographer|cartographers]] to map the region.
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Most of the quests draw influence from [[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness]]. The quests will mirror it right down to the NPCs fighting through the swamp.
  
   
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[[File:Stonard.jpg|thumb|Stonard as seen in WoW.]]
  
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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]].
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*{{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}} {{NPC|Horde|Kartosh|Warlock Trainer}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}} {{NPC|Horde|Rogvar|Alchemy Trainer}}
  
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**{{RaceIconExt|Succubus}} [[Succubus Minion|Cersei Dusksinger's Minion]]
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**{{RaceIcon|Succubus}} [[Succubus Minion|Cersei Dusksinger's Minion]]
 
*{{RaceIcon|Orc|Female}} {{NPC|Horde|Greshka}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC|Horde|Infiltrator Marksen}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}} {{NPC|Horde|Grunt Tharlak}}
  
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In the [[Warcraft: Orcs & Humans missions|human campaign]] of ''Warcraft: Orcs & Humans'', Stonard and Rockard are mentioned as the last defense of the Horde before [[Blackrock Spire]] and both were destroyed at the end of the campaign.<ref>{{ref game |title=Warcraft: Orcs & Humans|campaign=Human campaign |mission=[[Rockard and Stonard (WC1 Human)]]|quote=Here beats the diseased and malevolent heart of Blackhand's plagued lands. The sister towns of Rockard and Stonard are all that stand between the forces of the kingdom and Blackhand's stronghold - Black Rock Spire. After conferring with your warchiefs, the path to victory lays clear. You must destroy Rockard and Stonard, thereby cutting off all lines of support and supplies, so that the final offensive can be made upon Black Rock Spire.}}</ref> Since the last stages of the human campaign are not canon, both survived the war.
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[[File:Warcraft Orcs and Humans - Humans Mission 11.jpg|thumb|right|Minimap of the mission.]]
  
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'''Stonard''' was a base next to [[Rockard]]; the sister towns were the last defense before [[Blackrock Spire]] during the [[First War]]. The [[human]]s of [[Azeroth (kingdom)|Azeroth]] made a plan to destroy Blackrock Spire, they attacked and destroyed both Rockard and Stonard.<ref>{{ref game |title=Warcraft: Orcs & Humans|campaign=Human campaign |mission=[[Rockard and Stonard]]|quote=Here beats the diseased and malevolent heart of Blackhand's plagued lands. The sister towns of Rockard and Stonard are all that stand between the forces of the kingdom and Blackhand's stronghold - Black Rock Spire. After conferring with your warchiefs, the path to victory lays clear. You must destroy Rockard and Stonard, thereby cutting off all lines of support and supplies, so that the final offensive can be made upon Black Rock Spire.}}</ref> However they didn't manage to destroy Blackrock Spire and were defeated by the [[History of the Horde|Horde]].<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', p.168</ref>
  
   
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Although Stonard was reconstructed, [[Rockard]] was taken over by the [[Dreadmaul]] [[ogres]] and renamed [[Dreadmaul Hold]].<ref>http://www.wowhead.com/quest=25674</ref>
  
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WarCraft-Orcs&Humans-Humans-Scenario11-RockardAndStonard.png|The Rockard and Stonard region in ''[[Warcraft: Orcs & Humans|Warcraft]]''.
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[[File:Stonard.png|thumb|Stonard in the ''[[Lands of Conflict]]'' RPG.]]
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This southern town lies just off the [[Swamp of Sorrows]]' only road. Formerly used as an [[orc]] stronghold during the [[Great Wars|wars]], now it functions as a [[Horde]] outpost. While populated mostly by orc [[warrior]]s, some do follow their calling as [[shaman]]s.
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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 [[caravan]]s to their allies in [[Stranglethorn Vale]] to trade for supplies twice a year, though the town does boast several weaponsmiths who create beautiful weapons with the ore they trade for.
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The orcs are, if not friendly, certainly not the evil orcs that fought in the wars. There might actually be something to the claims that the Horde and the Alliance are at truce in the west.<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', pg. 59</ref>
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Revision as of 15:00, 16 January 2020

For the Warcraft: Orcs & Humans Human campaign mission at the same location, see Rockard and Stonard (WC1 Human).
HordeStonard
Stonard
Type Stronghold
Leader(s) IconSmall Orc Male Dispatch Commander Ruag
Race(s) OrcOrc Orc
Blood elfBlood elf Blood elf
Faith(s) Shamanism
Affiliation(s) Orgrimmar, Horde
  Formerly Old Horde
Location Southern Swamp of Sorrows
Status Active
Characteristics
Facilities

Done Inn          Done Mailbox

Done Stables

Done Anvil & Forge

Undone Bank       Undone Auctions
Trainers Done Class
Done Profession
Travel Done Flight Master(s)
Undone Mass-transit
Done Portal(s)

Stonard is the lone Horde outpost located in the Swamp of Sorrows. 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. 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.

History

First and Second Wars

The town was originally established by the Old Horde as an outpost in the Black Morass after the first opening of the Dark Portal. It is one of the oldest orcish settlements of Azeroth, along with the fortress formerly known as Rockard.[1]

During the Second War, Stonard was probably destroyed or abandoned but has since been re-established as an outpost with the formation of the new Horde and the orcs' renewed interest in the area. Although Stonard was reconstructed, Rockard was taken over by the Dreadmaul ogres who renamed it as Dreadmaul Hold.[1]

World of Warcraft

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

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.

The swamp was still largely an uncharted territory to the orcs, who were sending wayfinders and cartographers to map the region.

Cataclysm

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

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.

Travel connections

Flight
Horde Kargath
Horde Flame Crest
Horde Grom'gol Base Camp
Neutral Booty Bay

NPCs

Leaders
Merchants
Trainers
Other characters
Guards

In Warcraft: Orcs & Humans

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

In the human campaign of Warcraft: Orcs & Humans, Stonard and Rockard are mentioned as the last defense of the Horde before Blackrock Spire and both were destroyed at the end of the campaign.[2] Since the last stages of the human campaign are not canon, both survived the war.

  • The Rockard and Stonard region in Warcraft.

    The Rockard and Stonard region in Warcraft.

  • Stonard on the Azeroth map of the First War.

    Stonard on the Azeroth map of the First War.

In the RPG

Stonard

Stonard in the Lands of Conflict RPG.

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

This southern town lies just off the Swamp of Sorrows' only road. Formerly used as an orc stronghold during the wars, now it functions as a Horde outpost. While populated mostly by orc warriors, some 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 weaponsmiths who create beautiful weapons with the ore they trade for.

The orcs are, if not friendly, certainly not the evil orcs that fought in the wars. There might actually be something to the claims that the Horde and the Alliance are at truce in the west.[3]

References

 
  1. ^ a b H [15-30] Futile Pride
  2. ^ "Human campaign: Rockard and Stonard (WC1 Human)", Warcraft: Orcs & Humans. Blizzard Entertainment.
  3. ^ Lands of Conflict, pg. 59

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