Lost Isles The Lost Isles is a zone featured in " " . The chain of islands is located south of Azshara and north of Durotar . The goblins of the Bilgewater Cartel have shipwrecked on the Lost Isles after fleeing the devastation of Kezan . Description . The preconception that any goblin would sell their best friend for a fistful of gold is not entirely unfounded : many of them probably would and some actually do . The truth is that quite a few goblins combine a shrewd business sense with a certain level of . . . moral flexibility . For example , after the Cataclysm reawakened a volcano on their home island one of the goblins ' realized that there was good money to be made in offering panicked goblins a ticket to safety on his ship , taking their life savings - and then selling them into slavery . A clever plan , until it ( and the ship ) fell apart in a naval crossfire between an Alliance fleet and a lone Horde ship . The shipwreck ' s survivors washed ashore on the Lost Isles off the coast of Kalimdor , where they discovered that the island ' s dense jungles harbor many mysteries and more than a few unpleasant surprises . The wildlife of the Lost Isles seem somewhat prehistoric ; never - seen species of raptors , dinosaurs , and dodo - like creatures inhabit these long - forgotten lands . The Isles are covered with exotic forests , bamboo , and a new species of palm trees . Geography . The majority of the Lost Isles is heavily overgrown , with giant ferns and trees evident everywhere . There are a number of deadly plants one must be wary of , especially in the Vicious Vale . The beaches are largely sandy and pristine , though the Alliance forces have inhabited a number of them in their attempt to thwart the Horde , including the Alliance Beachhead and the Tranquil Coast . The largest island also showcases the tallest peaks , including a supposedly dormant volcano that serves as the home of the pygmy " god " , Volcanoth . The largest island also showcases some pristine waterfalls , including Sky Falls . There are a number of deep caves that run throughout both islands . The only humanoids indigenous to the islands are the pygmies and naga , and neither have taken kindly to their lands being intruded upon . The pygmies have resolved to sacrifice the wayward goblins to their turtle god , Volcanoth , and have also turned a number of them into zombies . The naga attack anyone on sight within their ruins . Resources . " Though there are no pools to speak of , a fishing skill of 25 is needed to fish coastal waters without catching junk . " Notable characters . Goblins washed ashore after the battle between the Alliance and Horde will undoubtedly recognize . As chance would have it , players inadvertently rescue him as one of their first courses of action , though many of his cartel may well have fed him to the sharks if they were able . The Trade Prince is the most notable adversary on the island , and it is only with the assistance of that he is cowed into submission and joins the Horde . Thrall is the second most high profile character ( some would argue the most ) , and goblin players help rescue him from Alliance captivity . Beyond those two , players encounter pockets of indigenous pygmies , none - too - pleased with goblins washing ashore . Who can blame them with the goblins ' penchant for utterly destroying whatever lands they come in contact with ? is more than happy to devour any goblins sacrificed to him , and the pygmies waste no time in transforming those they capture into zombies . As if those dangers weren ' t bad enough , there are a number of naga to contend with , under the command of a Faceless general . The Alliance have pushed onto the island , taking control of various beaches ; though their main objective is annihilating the Horde , they are not hesitant about expanding that mindset to the goblins . Quests . " See Lost Isles quest experience for a list of quests . " Most quests will pit players against Trade Prince Gallywix in one way or the other , as he is intent upon capturing and enslaving his own people . Multiple times players are sent to free their brothers and sisters , culminating in a final showdown with their despised cartel leader . When not dealing with the Trade Prince , goblins have other matters to attend to , like thwarting the pygmies in their desire to slaughter them all , or countering the machinations of the naga . Once goblins set foot upon the larger island , they realize they are not alone , as the surviving Horde from " Draka ' s Fury " are attempting to locate the Warchief , Thrall , and make their way off the island , despite the Alliance resistance . The orcish and goblin forces share a common bond , and thus quests will often find players assisting the orcs as well . Areas of interest . Points of interest . " Note : Coordinates are not exact . General locations shown . Locations also depend upon phase . "