 Stonard | |
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| 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 |
 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.
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.[1]
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 occurence.
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.
Travel connections
Stonard in Lands of Conflict
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>
- Haromm <Shaman Trainer>
- Ogromm <Hunter Trainer>
- Grokor <Pet Trainer>
- Kartosh <Warlock Trainer>
- Rogvar <Alchemy Trainer>
- File:IconSmall Bloodelf Male.gif Lorrin Foxfire <Portal Trainer>
- Other Characters
- Breyk <Wind Rider Master>
- Bengor
- Dar
- Zun'dartha
- File:IconSmall Bloodelf Female.gif Cersei Dusksinger
- 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
Warcraft - Orcs and Humans
Minimap of the mission.
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.[2] However they didn't manage to destroy Blackrock Spire and were defeated by the Horde.[3]
Although Stonard was reconstructed, Rockard was taken over by the Dreadmaul ogres and renamed Dreadmaul Hold.[4]
References
- ^ Arthaus. Lands of Conflict, 59. ISBN 9781588469601.
- ^ "Human campaign: Rockard and Stonard", Warcraft: Orcs & Humans. Blizzard Entertainment.
- ^ Horde Player's Guide, p.168
- ^ http://www.wowhead.com/quest=25674
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