Hillsbrad Foothills

The **Hillsbrad Foothills** (or **Hillsbrad Plains**) is a large region of the former Kingdom of Lordaeron and is mostly untouched by the Scourge. Hillsbrad connects to Silverpine forest to the west, and the Western Plaguelands via the river to the east. This beautiful land is torn by conflict and aggressive expansion of the Forsaken, trying to conquer the whole of Lordaeron for themselves, opposed by dwarves of the Stormpike clan allied with Bloodfang worgen of the Alliance. The Forsaken maintain their holdings in Tarren Mill, which is the largest settlement in this region, the dreaded Sludge Fields, where many terrifying experiments are being performed. As the result of their expansion, the humans of Southshore were driven off to Fenris Keep in Silverpine and the town itself devastated by the New Plague.

Due to the plaguing of Southshore, the conversion of the farms into the Sludge Fields and the destruction of Dun Garok, the Alliance lost all their major holdings in Hillsbrad following the Cataclysm. The Stormpike clan attempted a large counterattack from the Alterac Mountains to the north, but their plans were thwarted by Horde heroes and they lost many of their forces. Despite this, by the time of the third invasion of the Burning Legion, the Stormpikes still maintain presence.

The land also consists of Alterac Mountains and its surroundings, such as Dalaran Crater and Strahnbrad.

## Rares

###### Cranky Benj - Alive

Once known as 'Optimistic Benj', this grumpy turtle roams the Hillsbrad river, often returning hostilities to nearby parties. Their time prior to the Third War was once spent with joy, so perhaps a roaming tamer could return that to their life.

###### Araga - Alive

Found in the central area of the Foothills, Araga dwells in the fields and caves with her mountain lion cubs. This hulking lioness can still prowl and stalk her prey despite her considerable size.

###### Big Samras - Alive

North of Durnholde Keep, Big Samras makes their home in the hills. As a result of the Forsaken's expansion, Samras has developed rot and pustules across their body.

###### Creepthess - Alive

Near the southern shore, Creepthess roams the hills. Even with the fall of the natural order in the area, Creepthess has persisted almost completely unhindered.

###### Gravis Slipknot - Alive

He only asks that you wait and bleed. Gravis Slipknot of the Syndicate has made a home in the fallen town of Strahnbrad, where they have survived through their anger and bloodlust.

###### Indigos - Alive

At the Dalaran Crater, the blue drake Indigos hovers, keeping people from interfering in the nearby magics. They are outwardly hostile to all parties, believing mortals are not to be trusted with such powerful magics.

###### Jimmy the Bleeder - Alive

In the hills west of Tarren Mill, Jimmy the Bleeder stalks prey in the name of the Syndicate. Renowned for their knifework, Jimmy has been known to make slow kills with his targets.

###### Lady Zephris - Alive

A vassal of Prince Nazjak of the Daggerspine Naga, Lady Zephris patrols the Eastern Strand for prey. Zephris is an accomplished frost mage who can fight on both land and water.

###### Lo'Grosh - Alive

Absolutely NOT to be misinterpreted with "Lo'gosh", this ogre lurks in the northern ruins of Alterac. Lo'grosh is an ogre mage with experience as a pyromancer.

###### Maggarrak - Alive

South of Strahnbrad lies Maggarrak, the Mountain Lord. This earth elemental quakes the land while trampling his opponents with his mass.

###### Ro'Bark - Alive

In Nethander Stead, Ro'bark of the Mudsnout terrorises the area with his presence. This gnoll's size belies their unnatural strength, as they lug around a massive mallet.

###### Scargil - Alive

Within the Western Strand, the scar-riddled murloc Scargil lurks. Scargil has a long history of conflict, or is believed to be based on their gruesome appearance.

###### Skhowl - Alive

In the caves under Alterac, an ominous howling can be heard from time to time. These howls are the works of the black yeti, Skhowl, whose considerable might matches their bellowing roars.

###### Tamra Stormpike - Undead (Alliance-friendly)

When the Forsaken closed in around Hillsbrad, the dwarves of Dun Garok soon fell also. Tamra Stormpike persists as an enraged spirit, taking her anger out on any affiliated with the Horde.