Northern Kalimdor The region of northern Kalimdor , also referred to as Northern Kalimdor or North Kalimdor , is the northernmost continent / region of Kalimdor , north of central Kalimdor . In " " , several years have passed since the Alliance and Horde arrived on Kalimdor , and the night elves have done their best to adapt to the presence of these newcomers . While the Horde initially fought against the night elves , at great cost to both sides , eventually all three groups were willing to cooperate when faced with the Burning Legion . Since then , the night elves joined the Alliance , and hostilities have broken out against the Horde once again . The Horde now inhabits much of central Kalimdor , and northern borderlands like Ashenvale and Azshara have turned into war zone s . Many night elves wonder how they ever could have worked with races that use goblin - designed shredder s to destroy the ancient trees , while others still remember the shaman istic ways of the orc s and tauren who fought side by side with them on Mount Hyjal and seek to find a way to return peace to the land . While the Third War scarred all of Kalimdor , it was the land surrounding the mighty Mount Hyjal where the most damage was done , and where the final battles were waged . While the combined efforts of the night elves , Jaina Proudmoore ’ s Human Expedition , and Warchief Thrall ’ s New Horde defeated Archimonde , a demonic taint remains on the land and many demon s and satyr s have survives to continue their chaos . Felwood , where the massive infernal s first scorched the land , remains almost entirely under the control of the Shadow Council , a group of powerful warlock s and demons . Darkwhisper Gorge hides a massive army of demons powerful enough to besiege Mount Hyjal — but they seem to be waiting for something . The threat of another demon invasion is very real , and with the resources of the night elves taxed by the strife with the Horde , each passing day makes the warring lands more vulnerable . In spite of all the brutal combat that has occurred in Kalimdor , the night elves are still dominant here and a wise and powerful priestess , Tyrande Whisperwind , leads them . Still , even with such a well - respected leader , many night elves seek change — a return to their immortality and idyllic lifestyle , potentially at great cost . Teldrassil , the new World Tree , was an attempt to recreate that past glory — and many fear that attempt has failed . Teldrassil grows more corrupt , and the source of the taint is unknown . The greatest of all druid s , Malfurion Stormrage , lies sleeping and unable to help his race in their time of need . The priestess es of Elune and Sentinels seek willing allies to help them purge the remaining demons ; but even with the Alliance ' s help , the fight proves long and deadly . " Note that some " Northern Kalimdor " maps include areas that are part of some " Central Kalimdor " maps . " Northern Kalimdor , south of Hyjal Summit . It appears on some maps that Ashenvale and Azshara are its southernmost zones . Users in this area , which appears as the southern portion of Hyjal Summit on in - game maps , appears to users as being in a blank or " unknown " zone with the / who command , friend ' s list , and guild list . This is the Dream Bough for the Emerald Dream .