Hello there, rogue. Normally I'd be out on the beat looking after the folk of Stormwind, but a lot of the Stormwind guards are fighting in other lands. So here I am, deputized and offering bounties when I'd rather be on patrol...

I hope you strapped your belt on tight, young rogue, because there is work to do here in Northshire.
And I don't mean farming.
The Stormwind guards are hard pressed to keep the peace here, with so many of us in distant lands and so many threats pressing close. And so we're enlisting the aid of anyone willing to defend their home. And their alliance.
If you're here to answer the call, then speak with my superior, Marshal McBride. He's inside the abbey behind me.

Hey, sitizen! You look like a stout one. We guards are spread a little thin out here, and I could use your help...

Ah, good. Another volunteer. We're getting a lot of you these days.
I hope it's enough.
The humans lands are threatend from without, and so many of our forces have been marshaled abroad. This, in turn, leaves room for corrupt and lawless groups to thrive within our borders.
It is a many-fronted battle we wage. Gird yourself for a long campaign.

Your first task is one of cleansing. A clan of kobolds have infested the woods to the north. Go there and fight the kobold vermin you find. Reduce their numbers so that we may one day drive them from Northshire.

Yiieeeee! Me run!

How goes the hunting? Have you found and defeated those vermin?

Well done, citizen. Those kobolds are thieves and cowards, but in large numbers they pose a threat to us. And the humans of Stormwind do not need another threat.
For defeating them, you have my gratitude.

My scouts tell me that the kobold infestation is larger than we had thought. A group of kobold workers has camped near the Echo Ridge Mine to the north.
Go to the mine and remove them. We know there are at least 10. Kill them, see if there are more, then report back to me.

You no take candle!

Have you been to the mines? Are you ready to report?

I don't like hearing of all these kobolds in our mine. No good can come of this. Here, take this as payment, and when you're ready, speak to me again. I would like you to go back to the mines one more time...

Your previous investigations are proof that the Echo Ridge Mine needs purging. Return to the mine and help clear it of kobolds.
Waste no time. The longer the kobolds are left unmolested in the mine, the deeper a foothold they gain in Northshire.

You no take candle!

I know it's bloody work but it's vital to the safety of Northshire. Are you ready to report?

Once again, you have earned my respect, and the gratitude of the Stormwind Army. There may yet be kobolds in the mine, but I will marshal others against them. We have further tasks for you.

I was asked to bring this to your attention as soon as you returned from the kobold camps. It appears to be a letter sealed with the insignia of Jorik, one of our local trainers. I wouldn't hesitate to read it before you go about any other business here in the Abbey.

Never been more proud to be part of the trade as I am in these last few years. The need for assassins, spies, and scouts has never been more prevalent. You'd think war-time would have had higher demand, but suprisingly, war isn't a time we flourish like we do now--the times after peace starts to deteriorate.
I was told you'd be in the area looking to learn a few things. When you have time, come see me by the stables in back of the abbey.
-Jorik Kerridan, Rogue Trainer

You look like the type I should watch my coin around. Something I can help you with?

You made it here in one piece, and it doesn't look like too many people saw you. Good enough for me. I don't like to have much attention drawn to me back here... nice and quiet. I'm sure you can understand.
Have any trouble yet? I'm glad to hear not. That'll change soon enough.

You're gonna find that there a number of outfits that'll covet our skills. Adventurers, SI:7... heck, even the Defias Brotherhood wouldn't mind a spy or two inside Stormwind. But you remember this, you're your own man. Don't let nobody bully you into doing something you don't wanna do! Besides, we hold all the cards... at least, we do before the game's done. Know what I mean?
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and let you know that I'm here if you need any training. Come by anytime.

You there! Right?
I hope you're sure about becoming a warlock, because if you can't hold your own, you're likely to get pulled under.
I'm to teach you, but I need to make sure you're strong enough first.
There was a novice studying at the Abbey who ran off to join the Defias Brotherhood. Why do I care? Well, he stole some important books.
One of those happens to be a book I've wanted for myself, the Powers of the Void. Steal it for me, they have it hidden at their tent in the Vineyards.

Ah, a chance to use this freshly sharpened blade.

It was too conspicuous for me to steal the book myself. What luck one of their own patsies did the dirty work for me.

Excellent... I was never able to gain access to this text, it was held in a protected wing of the library that would have looked suspicious for me to be loitering around.
Well, you did a good job in getting this, and I'm convinced that you can probably handle your own imp, so there's no reason for me not to show you how to summon one.

Recently, a new group of thieves has been hanging around Northshire. They call themselves the Defias Brotherhood, and have been seen across the river to the east.
I don't know what they're up to, but I'm sure it's not good! Bring me the bandanas they wear, and I'll reward you with a weapon.

The Brotherhood will not tolerate your actions.

Have you gathered those bandanas for me yet?

Back with some bandanas, I see. The Stormwind Army appreciates your help.

Eagan Peltskinner is looking for someone to hunt wolves for him. That's good news, because we're seeing a lot more wolves in Northshire Valley lately.
If you're interested then speak with Eagan. He's around the side of the abbey, to the left.

That's true. I'm looking for someone to hunt me some wolves! Are you that person?

I hate those nasty timber wolves! But I sure like eating wolf steaks... Bring me tough wolf meat and I will exchange it for something you'll find useful.
Tough wolf meat is gathered from hunting the timber wolves and young wolves wandering the Northshire countryside.

Hey. I'm getting hungry...did you get that tough wolf meat?

You've been busy! I can't wait to cook up that wolf meat.

You've shown yourself a dependable rogue. Dependable, and not afraid to get your hands dirty, eh?
I have a friend, Milly Osworth, who's in some trouble. She's over with her wagon on the other side of the abbey, near the stable. I'm sure she could use a pair of hands like yours.

Oh, Deputy Willem told you to speak with me? He's a brave man and always willing to help, but his duties keep him stuck at Northshire Abbey and I'm afraid the problem I have today is beyond him.
Perhaps you can help me?

A gang of brigands, the Defias, moved into the Northshire Vineyards while I was harvesting! I reported it to the Northshire guards and they assured me they'd take care of things, but... I'm afraid for my crop of grapes! If the Defias don't steal them then I fear our guards will trample them when they chase away the thugs.
Please, you must help me! I gathered most of my grapes into buckets, but I left them in the vineyards to the southeast.
Bring me those buckets! Save my harvest!

Feel the power of the Brotherhood!

Do you have my harvest?

Oh thank you! You saved my harvest! And I hope you showed a few of those Defias that they can't cause trouble around here.
We might be short on guards these days, but we're lucky to have heroes like you to protect us!

Now that my crop is saved, take this Grape Manifest to Brother Neals. He manages the store of food and drink in Northshire, and I'm sure he'll be delighted to hear that he has fresh grapes.
You'll find Brother Neals in the abbey, in the bell tower... where he likes to taste his wine.

Brother Neals,
My grapes are saved! The bearer of this manifest, braved my thug-infested vineyard and gathered the grapes that I could not. Although the Defias still roam across the river, nearly my entire crop has been salvaged.
You may add a full load of grape bushels to your stores.
May the Light protect us,
-Milly Osworth

You look to be in fine spirits! Come! Have a seat, and have a drink!

Let's see here...
Oh my! Milly's grapes have been saved! When she told me that brigands overran her vineyards I nearly despaired, but my faith in the Light did not waver!
And through your bravery, we now have grapes for more wine! May the Light bless you and keep you safe!

You are a rogue with proven interest in the security of Northshire. You are now tasked with the protection of the surrounding Elwynn Forest.
If you accept this duty, then I have prepared papers that must be delivered to Marshal Dughan in Goldshire. Goldshire lies along the southern road, past the border gates.

You are dismissed.

REPORT: Kobolds
The activity of kobolds has increased in the vicinity of Northshire Valley. They camp north of the abbey and within the Echo Ridge Mine in alarming numbers. I have marshalled paladins, warriors and other local folk to aid me in ridding us of the vermin.
This progresses well. And I will update as needed.
REPORT: Thieves
More alarming than the kobolds, a human gang of thieves has emerged in the valley. They wear red bandanas and call themselves a brotherhood. This level of organization may lead to trouble, both here and in all of Elwynn Forest.
We have identified one of their leaders--one Garrick Padfoot--and hope to bring him to justice soon.
REPORT: Wolves
There has been an increase in reported animal attacks in Northshire. Eagan believes the wolves in the valley were scared here from Duskwood.
Although the wolves rarely hunt human prey, the sheer number of them has caused some incidents with farmers. And many livestock have gone missing.
COMMENDATION:
The bearer of these documents is to be awarded Deputy status with the Stormwind Army, having served Northshire with eagerness and distinction. I am confident you will find this person useful in Elwynn Forest.
signed:
-Marshal Douglas McBride, Stormwind Army, Northshire

Garrick Padfoot - a cutthroat who's plagued our farmers and merchants for weeks - was seen at a shack near the vineyards, which lies east of the Abbey and across the bridge. Bring me the villain's head, and earn his bounty!
But be wary. Garrick has gathered a gang of thugs around him. He will not be an easy man to reach.

I see those fools at the Abbey sent some fresh meat for us.

Did you find Garrick's shack? Are we finally free of that villain?

Hah - you caught him! You've done Elwynn a great service, and earned a nice bounty!

Ach, it's hard enough keeping order around here without all these new troubles popping up! I hope you have good news...

You have word from McBride? Northshire is a garden compared to Elwynn Forest, but I wonder what Marshal McBride has to report.
Here, let me have his papers...

Well, it says here that you've been awarded Acting Deputy Status with the Stormwind Marshals. Congratulations.
And good luck - keeping Elwynn safe is no picnic... what with most the army busy doing who knows what for who knows which noble!
It's hard to keep track of politics in these dark days...

Every adventurer should rest when exhaustion sets in - and there is no finer place to get rest and relaxation than at the Lion's Pride Inn!
My best friend, Innkeeper Farley, runs the Lion's Pride. If you tell him I sent you, he may give you the special discounted rates on food and drink.
To find the Lion's Pride Inn, travel south along the road from here -- you can't miss it!

Rest and relaxation for the tired and cold -- that's our motto! Please, take a seat by the fire and rest your weary bones.
Would you like to try a sampling of some of our fine food and drink?