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After years in exile, the Darkspear trolls are preparing to invade the Echo Isles and reclaim the land once bestowed to them by Thrall. Led by Vol'jin, a wise and highly regarded Darkspear, the tribe's bravest warriors will set out from Orgrimmar and Sen'jin Village, seeking to bring about Zalazane's fall and begin the process of rebuilding their homes and villages on the Echo Isles. In World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, new troll adventurers will begin their journey on these tiny islands off the coast of Durotar, where they'll be able to experience this time of trial and transition firsthand.

Though the Darkspears may once again have their land, the tribe's turmoil is far from over. The impending cataclysm will spark rivalry among the Horde leadership, and after years of running from a seemingly endless string of conflicts to preserve the Darkspear nation, Vol'jin is done fleeing. The Darkspears have reclaimed their islands and have no intention of settling elsewhere. Of course, as an untested member of the tribe, you'll have some training to do before tackling the Darkspears' larger matters.

Every great hero starts somewhere. As a troll of the Echo Isles, the journey begins with safeguarding your people's well-being. Early in your adventures, you'll be charged with protecting the local Bloodtalon raptors and hatchlings from the sorcery of a nearby sea witch, slaying the beasts that feast upon the Darkspears' primary food sources, and assaulting the naga who've overrun the northern isle. But it won't be long before Vol'jin trusts you with vital -- and potentially dangerous -- information about the political struggles plaguing the Horde and, ultimately, the fellow members of your tribe.

In World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, you'll face these trials and more in the trolls' new and enhanced introductory questing experience (level 1 to 5). Be steadfast and honorable, and your actions will help usher in a new era of Darkspear perseverance in a time of ultimate peril.

The Echo Isles is being completely redone in anticipation of the pre-cataclysm content patch, and it looks amazing.
It'll be an early look at the Cataclysm storyline that will more than likely give some neat flavor items (kind of like the events leading up to the release of Naxxramas 60) like perhaps tabards or pets or toys.

This will obviously be a Horde only quest zone, as the Alliance will be busy reclaiming Gnomeregan for the Gnomes.

It only took 5 years, but the Trolls will finally have a capital city of their own! How the Echo Isles will play a part of the actual Cataclysm expansion is unknown, but it's right on the ocean, so perhaps it'll act as a gateway to some of the new underwater zones. Wait and see!

Seriously, this zone is absolutely beautiful. Can't wait.


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Last Updated: Mar 13, 2016

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