The Trouble at Northshire

Northshire’s abbey stands close to Stormwind, but the capital cannot spare enough soldiers to keep even this sheltered valley secure. Deputy Willem directs a new recruit to Marshal McBride. Kobolds have established themselves north of the abbey and around Echo Ridge Mine; each report makes their foothold look larger than the guards first believed.

Across the river, the Defias Brotherhood occupies the vineyards. Garrick Padfoot and his companions prey on farmers and merchants. For Milly Osworth, the danger is immediate: her harvested grapes remain among the bandits, and a clash with the guards could destroy what the thieves leave behind. Recovering the crop allows her to send its manifest to Brother Neals, who oversees the abbey’s provisions. Defending Northshire means keeping its people fed as well as driving enemies away.

A Militia in Place of an Army

At Sentinel Hill, Gryan Stoutmantle organizes the People’s Militia around the defense of Westfall. Its campaign begins among northern farms and mines, then reaches the quarry, Moonbrook and the southern hills. The Defias are not confined to one camp: trappers, smugglers, pillagers and highwaymen hold different parts of the countryside.

Captain Danuvin speaks as a resident who refuses to abandon his homeland. He calls on volunteers to patrol the grasslands and suspects the gnolls are cooperating with the thieves. Scout Galiaan follows the Brotherhood’s changing positions and uses its red leather bandanas as evidence of action against its members.

Certain newly arrived Skyborne travelers are also directed to Sentinel Hill. Their guide acknowledges the journey from another plane, then asks them to help the people facing hardship here. Whatever brought those adventurers to Azeroth, Gryan’s militia has work waiting for them.