Stormwind Guard

The Stormwind Guard (or the Stormwind Garrisons)The World of Warcraft Townhall/World Map#Westfall is a military organization of the Stormwind Army, which patrol and enforce the kingdom's law in the regions of Elwynn Forest, Duskwood, Westfall, and the Redridge Mountains. The kingdom being split into several smaller territories, some villages such as Goldshire and Lakeshire, and other territories like Northshire Valley, are governed by appointed Marshals in charge of the garrisons.Beating Them Back! Their guards can be seen patrolling or guarding the regions' scout towers, assisting and protecting the citizens when needed.
==History==
Following the Third War, Elwynn Forest was heavily patrolled by the Stormwind Guard and remained a peaceful land. Their towers stood vigilant every few miles, helping to keep the forest safe from the rampaging forces of the Horde.The World of Warcraft Townhall/World Map#Elwynn Forest
Before he retired from active duty, Marshal Haggard used to lead the Stormwind Guard. At the time, they would get drinks at the Scarlet Raven Tavern in Darkshire.The Legend of Stalvan (9)
===World of Warcraft===
Because of Lady Katrana Prestor's political machinations in the kingdom, the Stormwind Guard pulled stake and abandoned Westfall when the cost of upkeep became too great. Due to the lack of military protection in Westfall, the Defias Brotherhood led by Edwin VanCleef made the region their new refuge and sowed anarchy and terror,A Window to the Past easily taking control of the poorly defended farmlands.The Killing Fields At the same time, the kingdom pulled all their troops out of Duskwood. Left to fend for themselves, the Night Watch was established to defend against the various threats that plagued Darkshire.The Night Watch (Classic)
;Elwynn Forest
After years of corruption and political instability, the Westbrook Garrison lived through difficult times when they had to deal with an increasing gnoll and thief activity coming from Westfall. With the bulk of the Stormwind Army abroad, they barely had enough men to keep the roads of the region safe.Deputy Rainer#Quotes At some point, Deputy Rainer requested more Stormwind soldiers from Marshal Dughan in Goldshire, who rather sent Alliance adventurers as reinforcements. With their help, the Garrison fought the Riverpaw pack, who infested the woods south of the guard tower, as they couldn't handle them alone.Riverpaw Gnoll Bounty
In Northshire Valley, Marshal McBride was concerned about the kobolds that have infested the woods and Echo Ridge Mine. He consequently marshaled paladins of the Silver Hand, warriors, and other recruits to get rid of the vermin.Marshal McBride's Documents#Contents .28old version.29
;Redridge Mountains
Unlike Duskwood, the Stormwind Army did not pull out of the Redridge Mountains. Despite this, the Stormwind Guard's presence in Redridge remained tenuous, and the situation became so dire that the army was eventually forced from the position of Stonewatch Keep.The State of Lakeshire The guards in Lakeshire were expecting the 2nd Battalion from Stormwind.Guard Berton#Quotes
Due to the lack of resources, adventurers have been hired to help the Stormwind Guard protect Lakeshire, notably to fight the Shadowhide clan and Redridge pack gnolls,Solomon's LawAssessing the Threat but also the Blackrock orcs who traveled from the Burning Steppes.Blackrock Menace Marshal Marris enlisted the heroes to kill one of their leaders, Tharil'zun, responsible for some of the attacks on Lakeshire.Tharil'zun (quest)
At the time, the blacksmith Verner Osgood of Lakeshire used much of his iron to keep the Stormwind Guards outfitted, to the point that he no longer had enough to supply the stable's horses with shoes.The Price of Shoes
===Cataclysm===
;Elwynn Forest
Following the Cataclysm, Marshal McBride and his guards had to deal with a full-fledged invasion by Blackrock clan orcs that have gained entry into the once secluded Northshire Valley through a passage in the mountains opened by the Shattering.Beating Them Back!
;Redridge Mountains
Following the Cataclysm, Stormwind increased the Redridge Mountains's security by constructing the Tower Watch on the Three Corners, then stationed a garrison of Redridge watchmen there. On the order of King Varian Wrynn, the Alliance adventurers had to report at the scout tower, as Watch Captain Parker's forces have come under attack from marauding gnolls and Blackrock orcs.Hero's Call: Redridge Mountains! (Hero's Call)
Despite the reinforcements, the Stormwind Guard was raided by gnolls who stole their supplies during a night, and Marshal Marris had to send the adventurers to recover them in the Redridge Canyons.Like a Fart in the Wind He also enlisted them to slaughter the orcs in Alther's Mill and Render's Camp, promising to reward them handsomely.Render's Army In Lakeshire, Bailiff Conacher posted a bounty on the murlocs of Lake Everstill, asking adventurers to kill as many as they can to be rewarded.Lake Everstill Clean Up
===Legion===
At the beginning of the third invasion of the Burning Legion, numerous demonic invasions were launched across Azeroth. The region of Westfall subsequently became a primary target of the Burning Legion, and the Stormwind Army was quickly sent to repel the assault. Under the leadership of Marshal Gryan Stoutmantle, a contingent of troops with Stormwind Guards was deployed. Some of them could be encountered injured, being healed by priests, patrolling the region, or even being mind controlled by nathrezim. With the help of the Illidari and the adventurers, the army ultimately prevailed.
When the Hillsbrad Foothills was invaded, a few Stormwind guards were sent as reinforcements to help the Stormpike clan at Gavin's Naze.
===Battle for Azeroth===
During Fourth War, when the Horde infiltered Stormwind City to extract Princess Talanji, Prophet Zul, and Varok Saurfang from the Stormwind Stockade, the Stormwind Guard was on high alert alongside the Stormwind City Guard and the Stormwind Army. On the orders of King Anduin Wrynn, they lock down the capital and confined the population to their homes, refusing to let anyone outside until the threat has been subdued. Some could be seen on patrol, searching for the intruders.The Stormwind Extraction
In the Vision of Stormwind, the bodies of several Stormwind guards could be found in the Trade District and the Cathedral Square.
===Terror by Torchlight===
Following the Fourth War, as a necromancer attempted to overwhelm Duskwood with an army of undead, Mathias Shaw sent extra guards from Stormwind as reinforcements after the necromancer hinted that the threat was not over.Terror by Torchlight
===Shadowlands===
During Death Rising, the Scourge began attacking the Redridge Mountains, and the Garrison Watchmen of Three Corners had to fortify their outpost under the leadership of Guard Captain Josephine.
When Lakeshire was attacked by the Scourge, the Stormiwnd guards could be seen guarding the bridge, and some were later killed by the undead.Lakeshire's Last Stand
===Dragonflight===
After the Breadbasket Guild was established at the Saldean's Farm in Westfall, two Stormwind guards were sent to monitor and protect the farmers in the area.
==Members==
===Named===
;Elwynn Forest
;Redridge Mountains
===Unnamed===
* Stormwind Guard (NPC)
* Stormwind Guard (Legion Invasion)
* Stormwind Guard (Stormwind City)
* Stormwind Guard (Westfall)
* Injured Stormwind Guard
* Redridge Garrison Watchman
* Lakeshire Guards
* Northshire Guards
;Formerly
* Marshal Haggard (retired)
==In the RPG==
The Stormwind Guard tends to use the Westbrook Garrison as a testing ground for newly initiated knights.Lands of Conflict, pg. 50 Due to the inability of the Stormwind Guard to protect their villages from the attacks, the people of Westfall are growing increasingly upset.Lands of Conflict, pg. 26
==See also==
*Stormwind Royal Guard
*Stormwind City Guard
*Stormwind Harbor Guards
*Stormwind Guard Armor Package
*Stormwind Guard Shield
==References==
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