World of Warcraft : Classic

The Arathi Highlands, located in southeastern Lordaeron, are a flat yet rugged region that has long been the home of the humans of Arathor, from whom the land takes its name. The area is now divided between key factions: the Alliance at Refuge Pointe, the Horde at Hammerfall, and pockets of Syndicate resistance. The ruins of Stromgarde, once a mighty city, lie to the southwest, a battleground for these factions. The Boulderfist ogres also plague the region, threatening all sides. Arathi Highlands were once the heart of the Empire of Arathor, a powerful human civilization. Following the Empire's collapse and the Second War, the region became a key point of conflict. The remnants of Stromgarde's army, led by Prince Galen Trollbane, struggle to reclaim their homeland from the Syndicate, ogres, and other foes. Today, the Highlands are a war-torn land where multiple factions vie for control.

The Arathi Highlands have a higher elevation than Khaz Modan's Wetlands, but otherwise the geography is similar. To the north is Thoradin's Wall, now collapsed and gaping wide. South is the Thandol Span, which bridges the gap between Lordaeron and Khaz Modan. Mountains to the east prevent easy access to the sea, and the Highlands' western coast is bleak, windswept and cold.