Deepholm Deepholm ( also called Deepholme or Deephome , though the latter may be a misspelling or typo ) is a continent situated far below the Skywall . The surface is rough , covered with fissures and craters , and it regularly quivers with earthquakes . When the realm of fire beneath breaks through , massive volcanoes form , until Therazane ' s earth elementals can put a halt to the incursion . Deepholm is lined with caves , tunnels and endless passageways . Worms , burrowing animals and other subterranean creatures abound . Gems and jewels of all kinds , including those not known to Azeroth , can be found within , though they are considered the property of Therazane herself . No mining efforts are permitted in her realm . Some sages believe that a few of the precious stones possess strong innate magical powers , but the truth of this speculation may never be verified . The surface of this land is not pleasant to live on , but hardy plants and animals do eke out an existence here . Life for them is short and vicious , but Therazane the Stonemother nurtures them when she can . Striking at those she considers her " children " is the quickest way to earn her enmity . In a few rare places , the surface of Deepholm resembles a rocky , deserted section of Azeroth . Visitors to the Elemental Plane can find some measure of rest here , although the ground does shake and tremble with frightening regularity . Underground , travelers face not only quakes , but also cave - ins , rockslides and other dangers . One of the four " levels " of the Elemental Plane , occupied by the Earth elementals . History . Deepholm ( a . k . a . the Elemental Plane of Earth ) is where Deathwing was nursed back to health after the events of Day of the Dragon . After he regained his health , he ruptured out through the middle section of Deepholm above the Temple of Earth , which housed the World Pillar . For a while the temple was the main base of operations for the Twilight ' s Hammer , but after the rupture The Earthen Ring took control of the temple in an attempt to stabilize the fractured World Pillar . Meanwhile , Deathwing ' s return to Azeroth caused all four elemental planes to become unstable , thus allowing Elemental Lord s to visit the surface . Geography . Deepholm is a vast land of rock , filled with plateaus and crystal spires , as well as winding underground caves . White crystalline towers jut above the northern reaches , soaring between them to battle the . The Crimson Expanse is littered with glowing , ruby - like protrusions , filled with s and stone trogg s , while hostile elemental s roam the jade - encrusted landscape of the Quaking Fields . Deep caves litter every corner of the zone , some inhabited by that even the Stone Lord s fear . Some have transformed these into headquarters to carry out their attacks , including applying magic to the local fauna to soften their skin , performing research to ascend into elemental form , and to carry out attacks against the local earthen . Standing to the north is Therazane ' s Throne , glowing with a radiance that reflects off the mirror - like surface of the surrounding rocks . Within resides the herself with her stalwart Stone Lords , giant colossi who lead the elementals within the zone . The interior is covered with crystals of varying sizes and colors , the sheer volume of them causing all other areas in the Stonemother ' s domain to pale in comparison . Travel . Getting there . The only way for members of both factions to access Deepholm is to complete the introductory quests leading into the zone , starting with / . Once the initial quests are complete , they may then utilize the portals located at the Eastern Earthshrine / Western Earthshrine to return . Transportation hubs . There are no flight master s or mass transportation services located within the zone .