Echo Isles The Echo Isles are a handful of small islands off the southeastern coast of Durotar . The Darkspear trolls lived here for a while , but when the Kul Tiras fleet attacked their land , they had to flee the islands to Orgrimmar . They evacuated with the help of the Mok ' Nathal , Rexxar . After the defeat of Admiral Daelin Proudmoore during the Third War , Thrall made these islands available once again to the Darkspears . The trolls , however , only had a few moments to settle down on the Isles before one of their own , Zalazane , betrayed them . The witch doctor , somehow learning the secrets of undeath , took his people by surprise using his zombies and other minions . This once again forced Vol ' jin and the other survivors to retreat back to the shores of Durotar . It was on that shore , now known as Darkspear Strand , Vol ' jin founded Sen ' jin Village . It is from Sen ' jin Village that numerous attempts have been made to oust Zalazane and reclaim the islands , but Zalazane has managed to fool adventures into believing that they have slain him . Warcraft III . There are two maps of the Echo Isles in " Warcraft III : The Frozen Throne " : In Cataclysm . In Cataclysm , Echo Isles will serve as the starting area for new trolls . Description from the official site . " 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 .