Highmountain tauren (playable)

The Highmountain tauren are one of the playable Horde allied races in World of Warcraft, introduced at the end of Legion. Consisting of four tribes - Highmountain, Rivermane, Skyhorn, and Bloodtotem - they are native to the Broken Isles as opposed to their Kalimdor kin. Upon the Burning Legion's third invasion, the tribes of Highmountain fought bravely alongside the Alliance and Horde, but ultimately pledged allegience to the latter in reconnecting with the tribes of Thunder Bluff.
Highmountain tauren start out within their capital city of Thunder Totem. Under the instruction of their High Chieftain Mayla Highmountain, they report to their faction's embassy (much like all other allied races). Unlike the kodo that Kalimdor tauren ride, those native to Highmountain prefer the moose. What they do have in common, however, is a native language in Taur-ahe. Orcish is their secondary language.
==Background==
===Race preview===
Descended from Huln, brave hero of the War of the Ancients, the Highmountain tauren honor the spirits of earth, river, and sky. Though the Legion invaded their lands and sowed seeds of distrust between them, the tribes of Highmountain stand united once more. At long last they are ready to venture beyond their sacred mountain and stand beside their kin from Kalimdor, lending their nobility and strength to the mighty Horde.
===Creation screen description===
The tauren of Highmountain are devoted to the spirits of earth, river, and sky. After ages spent protecting their sacred mountain, they are now ready to venture out into the world beyond the Broken Isles.
===Opening cutscene===
Mayla Highmountain: Highmountain stands. These words speak of more than earth and stone. They tell the history of our people, enduring hardship and conflict to unite against common foes. The time has come for you to venture beyond our sacred peaks. Walk the path that Huln took so very long ago, and bring honor to the name... Highmountain.
==Unlocking==
In order to unlock the ability to play as Highmountain tauren, players must have a level 40 Horde character and complete the following recruitment questline:
==Character==
===Racial traits===
Bull Rush - active - 2 minute cooldown 	
Charges forward for 1 second, knocking enemies down for 1.5 seconds.	
Pride of Ironhorn - passive 	
Mining skill increased by 15 and allows you to mine faster. 	
Mountaineer (racial) - passive 	
Increases Versatility by 1%. 	
Rugged Tenacity - passive 	
Reduces damage taken by (Stamina * 0.0003 * 60). 	
Waste Not, Want Not (racial) - passive 	
You have a chance to loot additional meat and fish. 	
===Classes===
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==Quotes==
==Notes and trivia==
*Playable Highmountain Tauren start out at with the Highmountain Tribe.
*Highmountain tauren are the second race to have a proper sound effect when using the /moo emote, with their mainland cousins being the first. However, their /moo is deeper.
*Prior to the removal of reputation and achievement requirements to unlock allied races, unlocking Highmountain tauren required reputation with the Highmountain Tribe and the achievement Ain't No Mountain High Enough.
*In the patch 7.3.5 PTR, the race's description was as such: "Descended from Huln, brave hero of the War of the Ancients, the Highmountain tauren honor the spirits of earth, river, and sky. Though the Legion invaded their lands and sowed seeds of distrust between them, the tribes of Highmountain stand united once more. At long last they are ready to venture beyond their sacred mountain and stand beside their kin from Kalimdor, lending their nobility and strength to the mighty Horde."
==Gallery==
File:Highmountain totem OG.jpg|The Highmountain tauren totem.
File:The Call for Allies (Highmountain tauren).jpg|The Highmountain tauren choice.
File:Highmountain tauren male.jpg
File:Highmountain tauren female.jpg
Highmountain Tauren racial mount.jpg|Racial mount
Highmountain tauren shaman totem.jpg|Highmountain tauren shaman totem.
Highmountain tauren Travel Form.jpg|Travel Form.
Highmountain tauren Travel Form air.jpg|Travel Form.
Highmountain tauren Cat Form.jpg|Cat Form.
Highmountain tauren Bear Form.jpg|Bear Form.
9.1.5 Highmountain Tauren Customizations 1.jpg|New customizations in patch 9.1.5
9.1.5 Highmountain Tauren Customizations 2.jpg|New customizations in patch 9.1.5
9.1.5 Highmountain Tauren Customizations 3.jpg|New customizations in patch 9.1.5
9.1.5 Highmountain Tauren Customizations 4.jpg|New customizations in patch 9.1.5
==Patch changes==
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Category:Horde races
es:Tauren Monte Alto (jugable)
it:Tauren di Alto Monte (giocabile)