World of Warcraft : Classic

The Hillsbrad Foothills, located in the southern part of the North Island of the Eastern Kingdoms, is a picturesque and strategic region in Azeroth. It is home to the Alliance town of Southshore, the fertile Hillsbrad Fields, and the Horde-controlled Tarren Mill. Notable locations include Durnholde Keep and Azurelode Mine. This area, lying outside Thoradin's Wall, is a crossroads for both Alliance and Horde, making combat between the factions frequent. Despite its peaceful, pastoral setting with lush hills and fertile meadows, Hillsbrad has seen much bloodshed. The Battle of Hillsbrad Foothills was one of the first battles of the Second War, and it endured numerous skirmishes between the Alliance and Horde in subsequent years. The town of Tarren Mill fell to the Scourge during the Third War, later becoming a Forsaken stronghold. Today, Hillsbrad remains one of the most iconic battlegrounds, despite its natural beauty and historical significance.

The Hillsbrad Foothills, unlike much of plague-ravaged Lordaeron, remain lush and largely untouched. This verdant region offers a rare glimpse into the kingdom’s past, with rolling green pastures, fertile farmland, and scattered pine forests. Winding roads connect resilient towns and villages. A river flows south from Darrowmere Lake, while off the southern coast lie quiet isles, including the larger, somber Purgation Isle.