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atop the boughs of the great tree Teldrassil lies the wondrous city of
Darnassus, the new refuge of the reclusive Night Elves. Druids,
Hunters, and Warriors alike make their homes among the rows of
woodcrafted lodges and delicately tended groves. The Temple of the Moon
rises like a shining beacon above the trees, flanked by the colonnaded
Hall of Justice, where the vigilant Sentinels gather to safeguard the
land. Ruled by the high Priestess, Tyrande Whisperwind, Darnassus
stands as a tranquil testament to all that the Night Elves hold sacred.
A city in tune with the rush and flow of nature, Darnassus was built
along the shores of a large lake, with elegant bridges spanning its
crystalline waters. Elsewhere, the falling leaves of the forest carpet
the soft pathways of the city.
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city of Stormwind stands as the last bastion of Human power in Azeroth.
Rebuilt after the Second War, Stormwind is a marvel of Human design and
engineering. Stormwind's guards keep the peace within the city's walls,
while the young king, Anduin Wrynn, rules from his mighty keep. The
Bazaar District bustles with trade from across the continent and
beyond, while Warriors of every sort can be found wandering the streets
of Old Town. Unaffected by the ravages of the Scourge in the north,
Stormwind still faces its own threats, both from without and from
within. 
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many Dwarven strongholds fell during the Second War, the mighty city of
Ironforge--nestled in the wintry peaks of Dun Morogh--was never
breached by the invading Horde. A marvel to the Dwarves' expertise of
shaping rock and stone, Ironforge was constructed in the heart of the
mountain itself: an expansive underground city of craftsmen, explorers,
miners and Warriors. Although the Alliance has been weakened by recent
events, the Dwarves of Ironforge, led by King Magni Bronzebeard, are
forging a new future in the world.
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in honor of the legendary Orgrim Doomhammer, Orgrimmar was founded to
be the capital city of the Orcs' new homeland. Built within a huge,
winding canyon in the harsh land of Durotar, Orgrimmar stands as one of
the mightiest Warrior cities in the world. Behind Orgrimmar's immense
walls, elderly Shamans patiently share their knowledge with the Horde's
newest generation of leaders, while Warriors spar in the gladiatorial
arena, honing their skills in preparation for the trials that await
them in this dangerous land. 
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great city of Thunder Bluff lies atop a series of mesas that overlook
the verdant grasslands of Mulgore. The once nomadic Tauren recently
established the city as a center for trade caravans, traveling
craftsmen and artisans of every kind. The proud city also stands as a
refuge for the brave Hunters who stalk their dangerous prey through the
plains of Mulgore and its surrounding areas. Long bridges of rope and
wood span the chasms between the mesas, topped with tents, longhouses,
colorfully painted totems, and spirit lodges. The mighty chief, Cairne
Bloodhoof, watches over the bustling city, ensuring that the united
Tauren tribes live in peace and security. 
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beneath the ruined capital city of Lordaeron, the royal crypts have
been turned into a bastion of evil and undeath. Originally intended by
Prince Arthas to be the Scourge's seat of power, the budding
"Undercity" was abandoned when Arthas was recalled to aid the Lich King
in distant Northrend. In Arthas's absence, the Dark Lady, Sylvanas
Windrunner, led the rebel Forsaken to the Undercity, and claimed it for
her own. Since taking up residence, the Forsaken have worked to
complete the Undercity's construction by dredging the twisted maze of
catacombs, tombs, and dungeons that Arthas began. 