Elwynn Forest and Beyond

I knew Kobolds to be nasty creatures from my early days at Northshire Abbey, but I hadn't yet met a murloc until I searched the small lake east of Goldshire. They're as nasty as Kobolds when fighting them but, thankfully, they do not smell near as bad. Instead, they gurgle madly when they rush at you, often in groups of two or more. It was quite the shock the first time murlocs attacked me, but by the Light's grace, I endured.

Further east of the lake, I found the Eastvale Logging Camp. It was oddly quiet for a lumber mill. For one thing, the saw was not spinning loudly or tearing in to the meaty heart of an old Elywnn oak as I have often seen at other mills. The noise from a working saw can be nearly unbearable. In any event, my services were needed at the mill. I collected some wood for the logging supervisor and cleared out wolf prowlers and young forest bears from the surrounding area.

Directly south of the logging camp, I once again encountered the Defias gang. They were a much stronger bunch than those near the Abbey, but I was able to overcome their attacks with a little effort and great facility.

It was while near the Defias Gang that I spotted the bridge to Darkshire in the far distance. Let me tell you that Duskwood, the misty forest that is home to the town of Darkshire, is a dangerous place filled with giant wolves and poisonous spiders. I have also heard it mentioned that Duskwood is home to many Undead! Those monstrous abominations to the Light know no mercy whatsoever. Fortunately, I did not encounter any, but I did find a Goblin merchant along the Darkshire path! I believe his name was Fizzik. I greeted him kindly and asked what he had for sale. Unfortunately, I did not have enough silver for any of his potions or other saleable items and he was not interested in haggling. (He had many desirable items for sale including an orb of fire protection for at least 80 pieces of silver!) I made a note of his presence on the map and I promised him I would return when I was stronger and better able to handle the particular breed of wolves that haunt the black forest of Duskwood. After politely taking leave of the goblin, I made haste back to the relative safety of Elwynn Forest.


Fizzik in Darkshire

Later that night, I journeyed to Stormwind, the human capitol, and visited the Cathedral to see if I could learn any new spells. I spoke with the Paladin trainer there and then made my way to the nearby orphanage. Although the children were a bit unruly according to the orphanage matron, I chose a bed and decided to sleep there for the night. There were plenty of bunks and the children did not look like they were ever going to go to sleep, so I'm nearly certain no-one minded.

Odd People in Goldshire

The people of Goldshire can be a strange bunch indeed. They talk and act so strangely that sometimes I find them absolutely incomprehensible. In fairness, I suppose I have to admit that many people across these lands act the same way. Perhaps it is a disease of some sort, or a wizard's curse?


Dancing with a Warrior

I mostly avoid such people for fear of coming under their odd enchantment. However, the other day, whilst I was fishing for brilliant smallfish to cook, a warrior approached me and asked if I would dance with him! It was such a bizarre request at an equally bizarre moment, it took me a moment to respond. But, I must have felt quite a bit silly because I said "yes!" He seemed like a nice sort of gentleman. Yet, he also had a few odd compulsions that I certainly did NOT want to help him indulge. After a few moments of dancing and polite chat, he excused himself and left to find a night elf woman to dance with, and I, thankfully, was able to return to my fishing.

My Journey Begins

Kobolds are nasty creatures. They and their sickly stench are definitely to be avoided if at all possible. And yet, after devoting myself to the Light and becoming a Paladin at Northshire Abbey, I found myself tasked with the job of clearing out the evil creatures from the depths of a dank cave. Verily, it was a task quickly accomplished. My skills with the mace, combined with the powers granted to me by the light, made this a burden easily borne.

Similar tasks, tasks such as fighting the ever-encroaching Defias Gang or clearing out dangerous wolves surrounding Northshire Abbey, helped me gain mastery of my newly learned skills and firmly placed me on my Paladin's Journey. Soon, I found that I had learned enough skills to face the larger world and bring the Light's Grace to the many other denizens of Azeroth. Feeling competently prepared, I left the comforts of the Abbey.

Traveling south, I discovered the tiny hamlet of Goldshire and made it the home for my next series of small adventures. It turns out that my recent experience with the Kobolds near the Abbey would again come in handy. A larger clutch of the evil creatures were infesting Fargodeep mines, and as I was determined to search those caves for anything to benefit my further travels, I made it my mission to again smite the foul creatures with the Power of the Light. Fortunately, I made quick work of the candle-loving monsters, especially a nasty little one who called itself Goldtooth. I even discovered a nicely balanced shovel that works as excellent two-handed mace!

It was a long day of fighting Kobolds in the Fargodeep mines, but I also found time to help out the Maclure's and the Stonefield's with various tasks, including helping Maybelle Maclure turn herself invisible to meet with her true love. Perhaps the love between those two will finally bring and end to the feud between their families? At day's end, I returned to Goldshire Inn to get some much needed rest.