Thunder Ridge

Thunder Ridge is a flooded gorge in northwestern Durotar, just southwest of Orgrimmar. Previously an ancient forestThe Spirit of Thunder Ridge (quest) home to many herds of thunder lizards, the ridge was deforested by the humans of Kul Tiras and the machinations of the Burning Blade, before being flooded by the Southfury River during the Cataclysm.
==History==
===After the Third War===
Watched over by the spirit Owa'nohe,The Blessing of the Land Thunder Ridge was once home to a forest of ancient trees that grew in harmony with the thunder lizards.
Shortly after the founding of Durotar, Rexxar and his companions journeyed to Thunder Ridge to obtain :shimmerweed for Drek'Thar, Thrall's farseer. Rexxar noticed a change in the lizards' behavior and informed Drek'Thar upon his return to Orgrimmar. Drek'Thar and Rexxar later discovered a human lumber operation that was deforesting the ridge and driving the lizards mad. They were forced to put down the lizards to prevent disaster. Their eggs were collected by Rexxar for Drek'Thar to study.
===Cycle of Hatred===
After already being damaged years prior, Thunder Ridge's dense forest was razed down, leaving the way open for its hundreds of thunder lizards to roam to Drygulch Ravine and beyond.Cycle of Hatred, chapter 7 Jaina Proudmoore, told by Thrall, went to investigate and discovered that the trees had been cut by demonic magic as a result of the Burning Blade's efforts to destabilize the region.Cycle of Hatred, chapter 8
===World of Warcraft===
A small group of Burning Blade cultists led by Fizzle Darkclaw set up camp in Thunder Ridge to spread chaos. Orgnil Soulscar ordered Horde agents to kill Fizzle and claim his claw as proof.Dark Storms (quest) Meanwhile, Uzzek instructed Horde warriors to thin the local thunder lizard population in order to prove their strength.Path of Defense
===Cataclysm===
In the wake of the Cataclysm, Thunder Ridge was flooded by the Southfury River, drowning both the thunder lizards and the Burning Blade within the valley. Horde agents were sent into the ridge in order to obtain Fizzle's Orb from his corpse and remove the corpses of the thunder lizards in order to make the new water source drinkable.FizzledThunder Down Under
Within the flooded ridge are golden stonefish. This fish can't be caught by normal means due to its jaws that snap through any lures and hooks. Besides, their scale prevents them from any damage but massive electrical discharge nearby that can be caused by Drowned Thunder Lizard Tail. Thus Razgar sent Horde fishermen to acquire the tails and bring him three of the golden stonefish.A Golden Opportunity
===Dragonflight===
To earn the Blessing of the Land for their om'gora, orc adventurers sought out Owa'nohe, the Spirit of Thunder Ridge. She agreed to give them her blessing if they helped her heal the area. The adventurers braved restless elementals to collect ancient seeds from the flooded valley and then planted them in Owa'nohe's skeleton, allowing her to create new trees as a first step toward restoring the area's former verdancy. In time, Thunder Ridge will flourish into a new oasis, benefiting the orcs and the thunder lizards alike.
==In the RPG==
Thunder Ridge is a breathtaking gorge which until recently was untamed by any civilization. Thunder lizards give this place its name, and it dominates the landscape for some distance. Tallstriders also hang out on the fringes with an eye out for an easy lunch.Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 197 - 198 Being the home to behemoth lightning lizards, it helps obscure the presence of the Burning Blade there, led by the goblin warlock Fizzle Darkstorm.Lands of Mystery, pg. 35
==Notes==
*During World of Warcraft's development, it was originally planned that :shimmerweed would appear here,<UNUSED> just like in The Frozen Throne.
==Gallery==
WC3x-O01-05.jpg|Loading screen from the Founding of Durotar.
To Tame a Land - Thunder Ridge deforested.jpg|The Ridge deforested by the Kul Tirans.
Thunder Ridge Map.jpg|Map of Thunder Ridge in the campaign.
Blade vs King WC3 wallpaper.jpg|"Duel at Thunder Ridge".
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