Goldshire Goldshire is the second human town that most human characters visit during their adventures , usually at level 5 , but sometimes as low as level 4 or even level 6 . Goldshire is centrally located just southwest outside of Northshire and has most low level class trainers and some profession trainers . It has the first Inn that most human characters will encounter — the Lion ' s Pride Inn . Goldshire has roads that lead to Stormwind City to the northwest , Northshire Abbey to the northeast , Westfall to the west , and Lakeshire ( Redridge Mountains zone ) to the east . Its prime location makes it an important trade town . Travelers , merchants , adventurers , Stormwind guards , and priests from the abbey all stop and make regular visits to the town on their way to and from Stormwind , usually enjoying the hospitality of the Lion ' s Pride Inn , one of the most respectable ale houses in Azeroth . Heavily protected and patrolled by the Stormwind guards , it sports a population of 7 , 000 citizens — mostly farmers , miners , and traders . The leader is an elected Marshal , and the position is currently occupied by Marshal Dughan . Many refugees from Westfall move to Goldshire and Elwynn Forest in an attempt to escape the Defias Brotherhood . It is considered a village by Stormwind standards . Just south of Goldshire are located the Fargodeep Mine , The Maclure Vineyards , and The Stonefield Farm . To the east is Crystal Lake a place where there are several Murlocs . To the southeast is Jerod ' s Landing , a place where many thugs and bandits hide . In Cataclysm . A flight path has been added to the town . Inhabitants . Inside Lion ' s Pride Inn : At House near Crystal Lake : Vendors . Kira Songshine is traveling through Goldshire as a Traveling Baker . She travels through Goldshire and outside Stormwind City . Inside Lion ' s Pride Inn : Trainers . Inside Lion ' s Pride Inn : At House near Crystal Lake : The Six Children : Security threats . Blackrock Orcs . The Orcs have began an invasion from the Burning Steppes and into Northshire Abbey . While the invasion is growing , the orcs that have settled in Elwynn Forest are mostly scouts and peons , and pose little threat to Goldshire or its residents . Riverpaw gnolls . A significant number of gnolls have set up camps along an area of Elwynn Forest known as Forest ' s Edge , led by their chieftain , Hogger . While currently held back by the Westbrook Garrison , if left alone they could pose a significant threat to Goldshire . The gnolls are usually found at the rim of Stone Cairn Lake and near Westbrook Garrison and The Stonefield Farm . Murlocs . There have been rumors of murloc attacks near the rivers to the east of Goldshire , especially near Stone Cairn Lake , as well a fatal attack on two Stormwind guards . A report by Guard Thomas states that the murlocs pose a significant threat to Goldshire and are , at a minimum , affecting the region ' s fishing industry . There is a bounty on murloc fins placed by the Stormwind army . They are found at Stone Cairn Lake and Crystal Lake . Kobolds . Kobold clans have infested the Fargodeep and Jasperlode mines , forcing out the local workers . While they don ' t pose much of a threat to Goldshire , their foothold in Elwynn Forest will only grow stronger if ignored . Wildlife . While not really a threat to Goldshire , the large population of Mangy Wolf and Young Forest Bear in the region are quite aggressive , especially in the area of the Eastvale Logging Camp and Stone Cairn Lake . Forest spider s are also a threat , known for their deadly poison and trapping webs . They are found near Goldshire , near the mines , near Eastvale Logging Camp , and near Westbrook Garrison . Bandits . One of the greatest dangers to an inexperienced explorer is the large number of criminals that lurk in the forests . They have not only made camps throughout the forest , but also taken over farms and settlements that once belonged to human peasants . They roam the forest , robbing and killing many who enter . Unlike other mob s , like wolves and spiders , bandits are far more intelligent . When attacking one , they will call for the aid of any others that are nearby . This can be overwhelming to many unexperienced adventurers . Some bandits are melee , that fight with sword or dagger , while others fight with spells such as Frostbolt . Many melee bandits have an ability similar to a Warrior ' s Throwdown . They are found at Mirror Lake Orchard and Jerod ' s Landing . Horde . While deep within Alliance territory , the town of Goldshire is always on alert for potential Horde attackers raiding from Duskwood and other areas . Quests . To find all the quests available in Goldshire and elsewhere , check out the List of Elwynn Forest NPCs and also the Elwynn Forest questing guide . History . The First Great War . Goldshire , along with Moonbrook , was taken in preparation of the Horde ' s sack of Stormwind Keep during the First Great War : " " The complete and utter demolition of the twin cities Goldshire and Moonbrook will sever the lifeline between the King and his people , making him a figurehead waiting to be lopped off . " " The Frozen Throne . One of the expansion maps for was " Goldshire Map " ; " " War and hunger have brought interlopers to Elwynn Forest , endangering the town of Goldshire . Sweep the woods free of this threat so that masons can begin laying the foundation of Stormwind . " " Children of Goldshire . A bit to the north of Goldshire there is a house with skinning and leatherworking trainers . On the second floor of this house six children can sometimes be seen forming the pattern of a pentagram , silent and unmoving . They will occasionally move out of the house to walk / run in a pentagram formation . Player activity . Alliance ( and Horde ) players of all levels can frequently be found dueling in or near Goldshire . On RP realms , it is also a hub for role - players , perhaps because of the relaxed , serene environment of Elwynn Forest . It does attract a large number of non - roleplayers too , even on RP realms , and these players cause disruptive behavior such as communicating in " l33t " or " txt " speak , cybering , and spamming the / say and / yell chat channels , aka the griefer . Some role - players have begun to call it " Whoreshire " , " Pornshire " , or a " Noob " hangout because of this , and openly refuse to go anywhere near the place . Appropriately , on some realms , it has earned the title " The Las Vegas of WoW " . In fact , it is now debated whether the Barrens Chat has been brought back from the dead in the form of " Goldshire Chat " . Lore . Goldshire is also a 4 - player map for Warcraft III . War and hunger have brought interlopers to Elwynn Forest , endangering the town of Goldshire . The woods must be swept free of this threat so that masons can begin laying the foundation of the new Stormwind City . The town of Goldshire is in the center and consists of a tavern .