Before introducing you to the changes to Western Plaguelands there are some less visible changes that should be noted. The rather tedious (and some would say annoying) job of faring Argent Crusade reputation via wedding dresses Scourge Stones has been removed, a change that should have taken place long ago. The level range for the newly designed zone has also changed to better implement Blizzard’s grand flow design. The one 50-58 zone has been reduced to a zone more suitable for players level 40-45.
Moving east across the zone players will come across Felstone Field. Before Cataclysm this place was overrun by Scourge and home to one of the many Scourge Cauldrons, which was placed directly in the center of the field. Now, Felstone Field has been reclaimed by the Alliance. The fences have been mended, the buildings repaired, and Allliance Laborer’s work tirelessly on their growing crops.
Halfway between Felstone Field and Dalson’s Tears a grim sight meets the eye. Formerly in this location there was a small camp filled with Scarlet Crusade members and their pets. Much like the destruction found in Venomweb Vale in Tirisfal Glades this camp has been eradicated, all that remains are bodies engulfed in purple flames.
Moving further east past the carnage of the Scarlet encampment players will be greeted with a much happier sight. The place formerly known as Dalson’s Tears, overrun by Scourge with its very own Scourge Cauldron has also been reclaimed by the Alliance. As such, with pumpkins thriving in the fields and the Scourge ran off, this area has been renamed fittingly; Dalson’s Farm.
Just outside of Dalson’s Farm a grouping of tents has appeared in what is now called the Menders Stead. Residing in these tents are Cenarion Circle members of all races. These Cenarion members are to credit with the reclaiming of Dalson’s Farm, and also perhaps for the general renewal of the Western Plaguelands in general.
A new flight path has also been added here by the Cenarion Circle. Thankfully, players won’t need to walk to gain access to Western Plaguelands in Cataclysm thanks to the new flight paths such as this one.
The road leading north has been cleared of debris. No longer will players find fallen logs and machines of war, nor will Infected Deer be found along this path.
The renewal of the land has drawn in a few new inhabitants. Redpaw Gnolls have taken up residence along the northern road, giving players some new mobs to kill.
Moving back south down the road and to the east, players will come across another new addition to the zone; Malicia’s Outpost. This is no new town for Alliance or Horde, but instead is a very sinister grouping of mobs. In the aion kinah center is Instructer Malicia who happens to be floating in the middle of some kind of summoning circle. Judging by the deadened state of the trees and the plagued wildlife wandering near here, this appears to be an attempt to undo the efforts of the Cenarion Circle.
Near Malicia’s Outpost lies the Weeping Cave. The familiar Vile Slimes, Rotting Behemoths, and Devouring Oozes have been replaced with some much more interesting looking specimens.
With the Western Plaguelands fast becoming a profitable land, the Alliance and Horde (namely the Forsaken) have both made bids on the land. No where is this more evident than in Andorhal. Once the stronghold of the Scourge, now both Forsaken and Alliance forces do battle against the Scourge remaining here, with both factions hoping to stake their claim.
This day may be a long time coming though as Araj the Summoner still stands strong in the center of Andorhal. Until he is defeated the Scourge will never truly be gone from Andorhal.
Escaping the chaos of Andorhal to Chillwind Camp we find that the ruined house here has been rebuilt and a family has taken up residence inside. The camp itself still remains in the back of the house, with a few new additions of the Argent Dawn persuasion.
Sorrow Hill is also undergoing some changes. A new wall that looks like the work of the Argent Crusade has been put in place of the old gate, the Scourge have been cleared from the area, and the mausoleum (or at least that’s what I always assumed it was) is in the process of getting a facelift as well.
Uther’s Tomb has been given the same royal treatment that was provided to Sorrow Hill. With an extravagant new walkway, and a complete restoration of the tomb itself, this place is now truly a fitting burial place for a hero such as Uther.
The final stop on our journey through the Western Plaguelands is the island which houses Scholomance and the town of Caer Darrow . Sadly enough this island has not been freed from the plague, and the houses here still stand in ruins haunted by the souls of the past.
At the top of the hill lies Scholomance, still an academy jordan shoes dedicated to prospective necromancers of the Scourge. It truly appears that nothing on this deserted isle has changed. Inside Scholomance all appears the same as well except for the appearance of 4 quest givers that once could be found in other various locations just inside the entrance.
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