Zandalar Zandalar is or was the island homeland of the Zandalar tribe , and all other tribe s of troll s in Azeroth . It is located somewhere in the South Seas and the dominant region and capital city is Zuldazar . It is the center of Troll civilization in the world currently . It is a solid center with its satellite strongholds of Zul ' Gurub ( in Stranglethorn Vale ) , and Zul ' Aman ( in the Ghostlands , north - east Lordaeron ) . The trolls aim to retake their former lands and recreate their ancient empire . History . Once part of ancient Kalimdor , Zandalar is the birthplace of troll civilization , and , as such , is strictly neutral territory for trolls . When the first Well of Eternity imploded , a hole was punched through Kalimdor . Deep fissures appeared in the continent , and the Zandalari hastily cast strong protective spells to save their home from destruction . Even so , they could not shield the rest of the continent from widespread upheaval . The ground immediately beyond the Zandalari ' s shield was drawn underwater when Kalimdor broke into separate landmasses . When at last the Sundering was over , the Zandalari saw that their home had become an island . Culture . Troll s dominate Zandalar , all trolls , from jungle to ice , consider Zandalar their homeland . It is neutral territory for their kind , so trolls don ’ t battle each other when on Zandalar . The same courtesy doesn ’ t extend toward other races , though , and Zandalar ’ s trolls are a wicked and voodoo - worshipping bunch who delight in slaying their enemies and devouring their remains . As such , not even goblin merchants are safe on this island , and visitors face stalking , axe - and spear - wielding danger from every green shadow . Every 6 years , trolls from all tribes from all over the world congregate in Zandalar to discuss matters that affect all trolls . Desert and ice trolls rub shoulders with jungle and forest troll s . They meet at Zuldazar , their capital city ( which looks like a mountain . ) Most of the native trolls here are jungle troll s , though ice troll s live atop Mount Mugamba ’ s snowy peak . The trolls here are bigger , stronger and nastier than all other trolls ( well almost - - the Drakkari of Northrend are a bit bigger ) . King Rastakhan , an ancient and formidable witch doctor and keeper of troll lore , rules from Zuldazar . Troll s often have trouble working with each other , despite the conferences on Zandalar . Geography . Zandalar is tropical and lush . Mount Mugamba is by far the highest peak on the island , rising from its center . Troll ziggurats , the domains of troll shaman s , priest s and witch doctor s , are scattered throughout the jungle , as are troll totems and huts . Zandalar boasts impressive wildlife as well , and is a prime hunting ground . Bright fish , hermit crabs , birds and monkeys dwell in the waters or jungle . In addition , more interesting prey attracts the discerning hunter : tiger s , hydra s , lion s and couatl . A few makrura inhabit the area as well . Warm weather and rain are constant ( except on Mugamba , where the rain turns to snow ) . In World of Warcraft . The buff is given to characters when someone in Booty Bay or on Yojamba Isle turns in the heart of Hakkar the Soulflayer . In Cataclysm . It is revealed that Zandalar may have been destroyed during the Cataclysm . In Mists of Pandaria . gives some hints that the island of Zandalar did exist at least a few years back , however it may have been destroyed in the cataclysm . Taoshi mentions in the quest that the Zandalari bolster Lei Shen ' s army with war beasts and troops from Zandalar , proving that Zandalar was not destroyed in the cataclysm . In Battle for Azeroth . This expansion will finally fully introduce the island empire to adventurers . Location . The location of Zandalar on the world map has yet to be revealed , but will presumably be north of Pandaria somewhere .