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Zone lore Eastern Kingdoms covers the most iconic zones in WoW Forever beta. This guide covers lore, NPCs, and history of each zone.
For broader content, see our Lore of Azeroth, Zone Lore Kalimdor, and NPC Lore articles.
Quick summary: EK zones: Stormwind + Ironforge + Undercity. Total: 20+ zones. Lore: 2,500 years of history.
Stormwind (capital)
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Race | Human |
| Leader | King Anduin |
| Founded | 2,500 years ago |
| Key NPCs | Varian, Anduin |
Ironforge (capital)
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Race | Dwarf |
| Leader | Council of Three Hammers |
| Founded | 200+ years ago |
| Key NPCs | Muradin, Brann |
Undercity (capital)
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Race | Undead (Forsaken) |
| Leader | Banshee Queen |
| Founded | 10 years ago |
| Key NPCs | Sylvanas, Nathanos |
Other zones
| Zone | Race | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Elwynn Forest | Human | 1-10 |
| Loch Modan | Dwarf | 10-15 |
| Westfall | Human | 10-15 |
| Redridge | Human | 15-20 |
| Duskwood | Human | 15-25 |
| Stranglethorn | Trolls | 18-30 |
| Hillsbrad | Human | 20-30 |
| Wetlands | Dragonmaw | 15-25 |
| Arathi | Human | 30-40 |
| Badlands | Dwarf | 35-45 |
Key NPCs
| NPC | Zone | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Varian Wrynn | Stormwind | Former king |
| Anduin Wrynn | Stormwind | Current king |
| Muradin Bronzebeard | Ironforge | Dwarf king |
| Sylvanas Windrunner | Undercity | Banshee queen |
| Jaina Proudmoore | Theramore | Mage |
| Sylvanas | Undercity | Horde leader |
Historical events
| Event | Year |
|---|---|
| Arathor founded | 2,800 years ago |
| First War | 30 years ago |
| Second War | 25 years ago |
| Third War | 10 years ago |
| Cataclysm | 5 years ago |
FAQ
What’s the largest EK zone?
Stranglethorn Vale.
Best lore zone?
Stormwind (capital).
Final verdict
Eastern Kingdoms = 20+ zones, 2,500 years of history. Capital: Stormwind.
For more content, see our Lore of Azeroth, Zone Lore Kalimdor, and NPC Lore articles.