Eastern Plaguelands

The **Eastern Plaguelands** is the more heavily devastated half of the Plaguelands that were once known as the **Eastweald**, and it was part of the Kingdom of Lordaeron. They are located east of the Western Plaguelands, north of the Hinterlands, and south of the Ghostlands.

This region remains the main bastion of the Scourge in Lordaeron but is not as important as it was in the past. They still retain at least some control over the city of Stratholme. The ground is brown, ugly, and sick, the trees corrupted into giant mushrooms and the air is polluted with orange mist. The Plaguewood is the most infested part of the region. Undead, necromancers, and Damned cultists still prowl the land. The Argent Crusade attempts to rid the land of the undead infestation one day and trains their faithful soldiers in the renovated Light's Hope Chapel and watch over the land from their towers scattered across it. The forest troll hold of Zul'Mashar in the north is in danger and could become a bastion for the undead as its inhabits are being transformed.

The former Scarlet Crusade has fallen into disarray and retreated shortly after the fall of Scarlet Enclave and departure of the leadership to Northrend. The remnants were slain and risen into undeath by Balnazzar, who returned from Twisting Nether after his defeat in Scarlet Bastion years ago.

While the ravages of the plague linger, they are fading slowly. The Argent towers and other areas are oases for those who traverse the Eastern Plaguelands.

## Rares

###### Death-Hunter Hawkspear - Alive

Once a Ranger Lord of Quel'thalas, he found a magical item that caused Quel'lithien Lodge to become Wretched. As an independent party, Hawkspear acts alone as the Death-Hunter, an enemy of the undead, but also a traitor of Quel'thalas.

###### Duggan Wildhammer - Alive

A seasoned warrior of the Wildhammers, Duggan foolishly made mead with plagued barley. Now distancing himself, proceeds to drink himself into a violent stupor while awaiting his demise north of Crown Guard Tower.

###### Baron Bloodbane - Undead

Within the Plaguewood, Baron Bloodbane, one of Arthas' Death Knights roams. This warrior of darkness utilises a mix of bladework and shadow magic to serve his late master's will.

###### Death Knight Soulbearer - Undead

Within the ruined town of Northdale, Soulbearer roams on his deathly steed. Using a mix of shadow and fel magic, this Death Knight continues to add to the body count of this dead, abandoned town.

###### Deathspeaker Selendre - Deceased

In the hills south of Marris Stead, Selendre amassed undead forces to her side. Using a mix of shadow and fel magics, this devout of the Cult of the Damned sought to convert people into her ranks using those who travel between west and east. Her plans were laid low when Akale Felscorn, Ceremis and Selena Starglaze intervened and slew her.

###### Duke Ragereaver - Undead

Another of Arthas' Death Knights in the Third War, Duke Ragereaver may be seen patrolling the bridge to Stratholme, looking for invaders. This undead warrior utilises blood magic and shadow magic to keep intruders out of Stratholme.

###### Foreman Jerris - Undead

Once one of the Scarlet Crusade who occupied Hearthglen, Jerris met his demise some time in the past three years. He awoke south of Corrin's Crossing, and uses his skills in unarmed combat to take out his vengeance on those who sent him to the grave.

###### Foreman Marcrid - Undead

Once foreman of the Northridge Lumber Camp under the Scarlet Crusade, Marcrid died some time in the past three years. Now, he tinkers away at Lake Mereldar, his body twisted by dark magics.

###### Gish the Unmoving - Undead

By the Marris Stead, Gish stands vigil on top of the hills. Its undead eyes scout for would-be prey, then descends with wings and talons of stone to rend flesh and lithify the bodies of their targets.

###### Hed'mush the Rotting - Undead

Hed'mush is one of the few undead ogres recorded in the Plaguelands. Within the Noxious Glades, this bloated walking carcass exudes diseased clouds from his body.

###### Lord Darkscythe - Undead

One of Arthas' Death Knights, has since lost his horse, flesh and armour. Within the Fungal Vale, Darkscythe relies exclusively on his martial skill with a spear and his abilities with blood magic and plagues.

###### Lynnia Abbendis - Undead

Daughter of High General Brigitte Abbendis, and dubbed as the Lost Hope, Lynnia wanders Tyr's Hand in the armour of the Scarlet Crusade, having been risen as undead. Despite her unholy appearance, she still wields her powers as a paladin with ease.

###### Nerubian Overseer - Deceased

On the western coast of the Eastern Plaguelands, a Nerubian Overseer watches over a cave filled with unholy denizens. The Overseer commands scarabs to assist in whittling down opponents while they use shrieks and webs to bind their upcoming meals. The Overseer was killed attempting to ambush Sythrivum near Marris Stead.

###### Zul'Brin Warpbranch - Alive

A high-ranking shaman within the Mossflayer Tribe, Zul'brin serves his people from Zul'Mashar. Using a mix of healing magics, lightning and fire shamanism, and hexes, he keeps all outsiders at bay with his elemental prowess.