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{{for|the mountain this zone is named after and resides on|Mount Hyjal (mountain)}}
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{{for|the [[Caverns of Time]] raid|Battle of Mount Hyjal}}
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{{Infobox zone
| name = Urtrak
 
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|name=Mount Hyjal
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|ss=The Circle of Cinders.jpg
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|ruler=[[Cenarius]]
| level = 61
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|level=80-82
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|capital=[[Nordrassil]]
| health = 6,700
 
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|loc=Northern [[Kalimdor]]
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|races={{Race|Black Dragonflight}}<br/>{{Race|Dryad}}<br/>{{Race|Green Dragonflight }}<br/>{{Race|Twilight Dragonflight }}<br/>{{Race|Human}}<br/>{{Race|Night elf}}<br/>{{Race|Ogre }}<br/>{{Race|Tauren}}<br/>{{Race|Worgen}}<br/>{{Race|Fire Elemental}}
| faction = Neutral
 
| aggro = {{aggro|0|0}}
 
| city =
 
| race =
 
| type = Humanoid
 
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| location = [[Hellfire Peninsula]] {{co|63.3|79|Hellfire Peninsula}}
 
 
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'''Urtrak''' can be found in [[Hellfire Peninsula]] {{co|63.3|79|Hellfire Peninsula}}.
 
==Quests==
 
{{:Urtrak/NPCs_Quests}}
 
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'''Mount Hyjal''' is a level 80-82 zone in the current expansion, ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]]''. Hyjal is under heavy siege by [[Ragnaros]], who is trying to destroy the [[World Tree]]. [[Malfurion Stormrage]] is returning from the [[Emerald Dream]], and commands the armies of [[Cenarius]], known as the [[Guardians of Hyjal]]. The zone makes extensive use of the terrain [[phasing]] technology.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/hyjal.html</ref>
[[Category:Zone:Hellfire Peninsula]][[Category:Humanoids]]
 
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==Zone usage before ''Cataclysm''==
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Before ''World of Warcraft: Cataclysm'', two versions of the Hyjal zone were present in the game. The first one in terms of lore-chronology is the map used for the [[Caverns of Time]] instance "[[Battle for Mount Hyjal]]". This map, however, was a retouched version of the zone which was present in the game from the very beginning but inaccessible via normal means. Nevertheless, it used to be possible to access pre-Cataclysm Hyjal via [[Winterspring]] with some skillful rock climbing, or a glitch that allowed you to die close to the zone's entry gate then resurrect on the other side<ref>http://kxmode.com/wow/hyjal.asp</ref>. However, after [[Patch 2.1.2]], Blizzard implemented a "[[No Man's Land]]" teleport that removes you from the zone. It was still possible for a shaman to chain-cast [[Far Sight]] from neighboring zones such as Winterspring to see inside Hyjal.
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The ruins of the Alliance and Horde bases from the Battle of Mount Hyjal do not appear in the Cataclysm-era Hyjal, most likely either due to retconning or game mechanics. In place of the former Alliance bases are the [[Grove of Aessina]] and the [[Shrine of Goldrinn]], and the [[Circle of Cinders]] is located in place of the former Horde bases.
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<gallery>
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File:Hyial-CavernsOfTime.jpg|<small>Hyjal as it appeared during the Caverns of Time instance "[[Battle for Mount Hyjal]]".</small>
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File:Hyial-Pre-Cataclysm.jpg|<small>Hyjal as it appeared as part of Kalimdor until [[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]]. </small>
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</gallery>
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==Description from official site==
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''For years, Mount Hyjal and the wounded [[World Tree]], [[Nordrassil]], have remained cut off from the rest of [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]. Sealed away within a protective field of dense foliage by [[Malfurion Stormrage]], Nordrassil has been slowly recovering from the devastation of the [[Third War]], when Malfurion called upon the tree's power to destroy the archdemon [[Archimonde]] and repel the forces of the [[Burning Legion]] and [[Scourge]]. Now, with the impending cataclysm, the World Tree's well-being is threatened once more. From the [[Firelands]] within the [[Elemental Plane]], [[Ragnaros]] and his minions prepare to burst into Hyjal and set Nordrassil ablaze -- and the conflagration would endanger all life on Azeroth.''
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''In [[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]], players will have the opportunity to explore the newly reopened Mount Hyjal as Azeroth's heroes, with the help of [[Ysera]], Malfurion Stormrage and [[Hamuul Runetotem]], are called upon to push back the armies of the Firelord, banish Ragnaros to the Elemental Plane and lay waste to the twilight dragon stronghold in nearby [[Darkwhisper Gorge]]. This all-new level 78-82 zone will feature multiple quest hubs, phased terrain and quest lines, portals to micro-zones within the [[Firelands]], an all-new raid dungeon, and much more.''
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===The World Tree===
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[[File:Nordrassil Cataclysm.jpg|thumb|Underneath Nordrassil]]
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Players will be able to enter Hyjal by way of [[Moonglade]], to take on a series of high-stakes quests in a historic location alongside some of Azeroth's most renowned heroes. With a longstanding rivalry among the night elf leadership threatening to undermine the campaign against [[Deathwing]], players will quickly discover the task of defending Nordrassil is more daunting than they had anticipated. In order to succeed, they must seek out the help of extremely powerful allies: the [[Ancients]].''
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===The Ancients===
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To protect Nordrassil and heal the devastation the invading fire elementals are causing across Mount Hyjal, players must first recapture the shrine of the wolf god [[Goldrinn]]. The ogres surrounding the shrine will not leave peacefully, but seizing the shrine will allow players their first opportunity to infiltrate the Firelands and shut down a key Twilight portal, slowing the advance of the nearby [[Twilight's Hammer clan|Twilight's Hammer]] in Hyjal. With the first portal dismantled, players will soon be sought by the wilderness spirit [[Aessina]] to assist in cleansing and healing the nearby forest, ultimately returning the land to its former splendor. This small victory, however, isn't enough to deter the Twilight Remnants from attempting to scorch the forest once more. As you struggle to keep these foes at bay, you'll also need to help the [[Guardians of Hyjal]] -- a new neutral faction of druids and worshipers of the Ancients -- repopulate the forest with animal life. It's even rumored that [[Malorne]] has been spotted in the wilderness. Perhaps further investigation is necessary.... Amid the chaos, the [[Druid of the Talon|Druids of the Talon]] will need players' assistance to resurrect the goddess of winged creatures. Players begin the process by helping to slay a group of black dragons and closing a second Firelands portal from within. Just when you think things might be heating up, you'll need to fight through a burning night elf town to shut down the third and final portal with the assistance of the turtle god [[Tortolla]].
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===Darkwhisper Gorge===
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Your successes in Hyjal will ultimately lead you to the assembly of the Ancients, who have set a plan in motion to bring a powerful ally and demigod back into this realm. Before that can happen, however, you will need to infiltrate Darkwhisper Gorge disguised as a follower of the Twilight's Hammer, acting quickly to sow discord within the entrenched faction, weakening it for the coming struggle. Only time will tell if the Ancients' plan is a success -- but you'll need to do your part if there's any hope of saving Mount Hyjal from the twilight dragons, Ragnaros, and his minions of the Elemental Plane.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/hyjal.html</ref>''
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==Geography==
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=== Maps and subregions ===
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[[File:WorldMap-Hyjal.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Map of Hyjal]]
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| [[Ashen Lake]]{{·}} [[Ascendant's Rise]]{{·}} [[Blackhorn's Penance]]{{·}} [[Circle of Cinders|The Circle of Cinders]]{{·}} [[Darkwhisper Gorge]] ([[Doom's Vigil]]{{·}} [[Forge of Supplication|The Forge of Supplication]]{{·}} [[Gates of Sothann]]{{·}} [[Seat of the Chosen]]{{·}} [[Twilight Gauntlet|The Twilight Gauntlet]]){{·}} [[Darkwhisper Pass]]{{·}} [[Firelands]] ([[Crucible of Flame|The Crucible of Flame]]{{·}} [[Firelands Forgeworks]]{{·}} [[Firelands Hatchery]]{{·}}[[Inner Spire|The Inner Spire]]){{·}}[[Flamewake|The Flamewake]]{{·}} [[Gar'gol's Hovel]]{{·}} [[Grove of Aessina]]{{·}} [[Hyjal Barrow Dens]]{{·}} [[The Inferno]]{{·}} [[Lake Edunel]]{{·}} [[Leyara's Sorrow]]{{·}}[[Lightning Ledge]]{{·}} [[Maw of Lycanthoth]]{{·}} [[Nordrassil]]{{·}} [[The Regrowth]]{{·}} [[Rim of the World]]{{·}} [[Ruins of Lar'donir]] {{·}} [[Sanctuary of Malorne]]{{·}} [[Scorched Plain|The Scorched Plain]]{{·}} [[Sethria's Roost]]{{·}} [[Shrine of Aviana]]{{·}} [[Shrine of Goldrinn]]{{·}} [[Sulfuron Spire]]{{·}} [[Throne of Flame|The Throne of Flame]]{{·}} [[Twilight Command Post]] {{·}} [[Verdant Thicket|The Verdant Thicket]] {{·}} [[Whistling Grove]]{{·}} [[Wolf's Run]]
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===Dungeons===
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{| class="darktable"
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! Dungeon Name
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! Approximate Run Time
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|{{portal|Firelands|raid}} ([[NYI]])|| 85+
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| 10/25 man
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| ?
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|}
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===Regions adjacent to Mount Hyjal===
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|-
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! Zone Name
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! Access
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|[[Moonglade]] || {{Horde Icon Small}}{{Alliance Icon Small}} || N/A || North || Via [[Quest:As Hyjal Burns|breadcrumb quest]]
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| [[Ashenvale]] || {{Horde Icon Small}}{{Alliance Icon Small}} || 20-25
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| South || By flying
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| [[Felwood]] || {{Horde Icon Small}}{{Alliance Icon Small}} || 50-55
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| West || By flying
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| [[Winterspring]] || {{Horde Icon Small}}{{Alliance Icon Small}} || 55-60
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| Northeast|| By flying
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|}
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===Portals===
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The portals to Mount Hyjal in the Eastern and Western Earthshrines unlock after players complete a quest underneath [[Nordrassil]]. Those portals will always drop players off underneath the World Tree.
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There are no portals back to Stormwind or Orgrimmar in Mount Hyjal. However, Hyjal is connected to the flight path network and the flights to Orgrimmar and Darnassus are not that long.
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==Cataclysm quests==
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[[File:WorldMap-Hyjal terrain1.jpg|thumb|Zone map before {{quest|Aessina's Miracle}}]]
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{{main|Mount Hyjal quests}}
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The quest line in Hyjal is intensively phased and takes players from [[Nordrassil]] to the four shrines to [[Darkwhisper Gorge]] and finally to [[Sulfuron Spire]]. Hyjal is one of the few non-starting-experience zones that has a phased zone map as well as phased terrain, unlocked halfway through the storyline.
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==Resources==
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*Herbalism
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**{{item|icon=|Stormvine}}
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**{{item|icon=|Cinderbloom}}
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**{{item|icon=|Azshara's Veil}}
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*Mining
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**{{item|icon=|Obsidium Ore|Obsidium Deposit}}
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==Notable characters==
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*{{RaceIconExt|Wisp}} {{NPC||Aessina}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Aviana}} {{NPC||Aviana}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Stag}} {{NPC||Malorne}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Wolf|Small}} {{NPC||Goldrinn}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|FireLord}} {{NPC||Ragnaros}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Fire}} {{NPC||Baron Geddon}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Hamuul}} {{NPC||Hamuul Runetotem}}
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*{{RaceIcon|NightElf|Male}} {{NPC||Jarod Shadowsong}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Malfurion}} {{NPC||Malfurion Stormrage}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|TurtleAncient}} {{NPC||Tortolla}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|DragonGreen}}{{RaceIconExt|Ysera}} {{NPC||Ysera}}
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*{{RaceIcon|Cenarian|Male}} {{NPC||Cenarius}}
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==Factions==
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*[[Black dragonflight]]
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*[[Guardians of Hyjal]]
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*[[Twilight's Hammer clan]]
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==Gallery==
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<gallery captionalign="left">
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File:Hyjal 070910 020615 - Shrine of Aviana - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Shrine of Aviana
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File:Hyjal 070910 020523 - Shrine of Goldrinn - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Shrine of Goldrinn
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File:Sulfuron Spire full.jpg|Sulfuron Spire
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File:The Throne of Flame.jpg|The Throne of Flame
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File:Sulfuron Spire.jpg|Sulfuron Spire
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File:Sulfuron Spire top.jpg|Sulfuron Spire - top
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File:Hyjal 070910 020849 - Ascendants Circle - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Ascendants Circle
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File:HyjalZone.jpg|Concept map of Hyjal from Blizzcon
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File:Hyjal Artwork.png|Artwork for Hyjal
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File:Firelands Artwork 3.jpg|Artwork of a fire elemental wall on Mount Hyjal
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File:Firelands Artwork 4.jpg|Artwork of Sulfuron Spire, the entrance to the [[Firelands]]
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</gallery>
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==Videos==
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<youtube>OymzKDjvnu4</youtube>
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<youtube>InUB_G3mGV8</youtube>
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<youtube>24ZluwP-kEw</youtube>
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
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{{Mount Hyjal}}
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{{Kalimdor}}
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[[es:Mount Hyjal]]
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[[ru:Гора Хиджал]]
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[[Category:Mount Hyjal| ]]
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==External Links==
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{{elink|link=http://franksplace.org/2010/12/world-of-warcraft-cataclysm-zone-portal-faq/|site=FranksPlace.org|desc=Cataclysm Zone Portals Guide}}

Revision as of 05:31, 7 February 2011

For the mountain this zone is named after and resides on, see Mount Hyjal (mountain).
For the Caverns of Time raid, see Battle of Mount Hyjal.
NeutralMount Hyjal
Level: 80-82
The Circle of Cinders
Capital(s) Nordrassil
Races Black dragon Black dragon
Dryad Dryad
Green dragon Green dragon
Twilight dragon Twilight dragon
HumanHuman Human
Night elfNight elf Night elf
OgreOgre Ogre
TaurenTauren Tauren
WorgenWorgen Worgen
Fire elemental Fire elemental
Ruler(s) Cenarius
Affiliation Contested
Location Northern Kalimdor

Mount Hyjal is a level 80-82 zone in the current expansion, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. Hyjal is under heavy siege by Ragnaros, who is trying to destroy the World Tree. Malfurion Stormrage is returning from the Emerald Dream, and commands the armies of Cenarius, known as the Guardians of Hyjal. The zone makes extensive use of the terrain phasing technology.[1]

Zone usage before Cataclysm

Before World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, two versions of the Hyjal zone were present in the game. The first one in terms of lore-chronology is the map used for the Caverns of Time instance "Battle for Mount Hyjal". This map, however, was a retouched version of the zone which was present in the game from the very beginning but inaccessible via normal means. Nevertheless, it used to be possible to access pre-Cataclysm Hyjal via Winterspring with some skillful rock climbing, or a glitch that allowed you to die close to the zone's entry gate then resurrect on the other side[2]. However, after Patch 2.1.2, Blizzard implemented a "Mail gmicon [No Man's Land]" teleport that removes you from the zone. It was still possible for a shaman to chain-cast Spell nature farsight [Far Sight] from neighboring zones such as Winterspring to see inside Hyjal.

The ruins of the Alliance and Horde bases from the Battle of Mount Hyjal do not appear in the Cataclysm-era Hyjal, most likely either due to retconning or game mechanics. In place of the former Alliance bases are the Grove of Aessina and the Shrine of Goldrinn, and the Circle of Cinders is located in place of the former Horde bases.

Description from official site

For years, Mount Hyjal and the wounded World Tree, Nordrassil, have remained cut off from the rest of Azeroth. Sealed away within a protective field of dense foliage by Malfurion Stormrage, Nordrassil has been slowly recovering from the devastation of the Third War, when Malfurion called upon the tree's power to destroy the archdemon Archimonde and repel the forces of the Burning Legion and Scourge. Now, with the impending cataclysm, the World Tree's well-being is threatened once more. From the Firelands within the Elemental Plane, Ragnaros and his minions prepare to burst into Hyjal and set Nordrassil ablaze -- and the conflagration would endanger all life on Azeroth.

In World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, players will have the opportunity to explore the newly reopened Mount Hyjal as Azeroth's heroes, with the help of Ysera, Malfurion Stormrage and Hamuul Runetotem, are called upon to push back the armies of the Firelord, banish Ragnaros to the Elemental Plane and lay waste to the twilight dragon stronghold in nearby Darkwhisper Gorge. This all-new level 78-82 zone will feature multiple quest hubs, phased terrain and quest lines, portals to micro-zones within the Firelands, an all-new raid dungeon, and much more.

The World Tree

Nordrassil Cataclysm

Underneath Nordrassil

Players will be able to enter Hyjal by way of Moonglade, to take on a series of high-stakes quests in a historic location alongside some of Azeroth's most renowned heroes. With a longstanding rivalry among the night elf leadership threatening to undermine the campaign against Deathwing, players will quickly discover the task of defending Nordrassil is more daunting than they had anticipated. In order to succeed, they must seek out the help of extremely powerful allies: the Ancients.

The Ancients

To protect Nordrassil and heal the devastation the invading fire elementals are causing across Mount Hyjal, players must first recapture the shrine of the wolf god Goldrinn. The ogres surrounding the shrine will not leave peacefully, but seizing the shrine will allow players their first opportunity to infiltrate the Firelands and shut down a key Twilight portal, slowing the advance of the nearby Twilight's Hammer in Hyjal. With the first portal dismantled, players will soon be sought by the wilderness spirit Aessina to assist in cleansing and healing the nearby forest, ultimately returning the land to its former splendor. This small victory, however, isn't enough to deter the Twilight Remnants from attempting to scorch the forest once more. As you struggle to keep these foes at bay, you'll also need to help the Guardians of Hyjal -- a new neutral faction of druids and worshipers of the Ancients -- repopulate the forest with animal life. It's even rumored that Malorne has been spotted in the wilderness. Perhaps further investigation is necessary.... Amid the chaos, the Druids of the Talon will need players' assistance to resurrect the goddess of winged creatures. Players begin the process by helping to slay a group of black dragons and closing a second Firelands portal from within. Just when you think things might be heating up, you'll need to fight through a burning night elf town to shut down the third and final portal with the assistance of the turtle god Tortolla.

Darkwhisper Gorge

Your successes in Hyjal will ultimately lead you to the assembly of the Ancients, who have set a plan in motion to bring a powerful ally and demigod back into this realm. Before that can happen, however, you will need to infiltrate Darkwhisper Gorge disguised as a follower of the Twilight's Hammer, acting quickly to sow discord within the entrenched faction, weakening it for the coming struggle. Only time will tell if the Ancients' plan is a success -- but you'll need to do your part if there's any hope of saving Mount Hyjal from the twilight dragons, Ragnaros, and his minions of the Elemental Plane.[3]

Geography

Maps and subregions

WorldMap-Hyjal

Map of Hyjal

Ashen Lake · Ascendant's Rise · Blackhorn's Penance · The Circle of Cinders · Darkwhisper Gorge (Doom's Vigil · The Forge of Supplication · Gates of Sothann · Seat of the Chosen · The Twilight Gauntlet) · Darkwhisper Pass · Firelands (The Crucible of Flame · Firelands Forgeworks · Firelands Hatchery · The Inner Spire) · The Flamewake · Gar'gol's Hovel · Grove of Aessina · Hyjal Barrow Dens · The Inferno · Lake Edunel · Leyara's Sorrow · Lightning Ledge · Maw of Lycanthoth · Nordrassil · The Regrowth · Rim of the World · Ruins of Lar'donir  · Sanctuary of Malorne · The Scorched Plain · Sethria's Roost · Shrine of Aviana · Shrine of Goldrinn · Sulfuron Spire · The Throne of Flame · Twilight Command Post  · The Verdant Thicket  · Whistling Grove · Wolf's Run

Dungeons

Dungeon Name Level Range Group Size Approximate Run Time
Instance portal Firelands (NYI) 85+ 10/25 man ?

Regions adjacent to Mount Hyjal

Zone Name Faction Level Range Direction Access
Moonglade HordeAlliance N/A North Via breadcrumb quest
Ashenvale HordeAlliance 20-25 South By flying
Felwood HordeAlliance 50-55 West By flying
Winterspring HordeAlliance 55-60 Northeast By flying

Portals

The portals to Mount Hyjal in the Eastern and Western Earthshrines unlock after players complete a quest underneath Nordrassil. Those portals will always drop players off underneath the World Tree.

There are no portals back to Stormwind or Orgrimmar in Mount Hyjal. However, Hyjal is connected to the flight path network and the flights to Orgrimmar and Darnassus are not that long.

Cataclysm quests

WorldMap-Hyjal terrain1

Zone map before Aessina's Miracle

Main article: Mount Hyjal quests

The quest line in Hyjal is intensively phased and takes players from Nordrassil to the four shrines to Darkwhisper Gorge and finally to Sulfuron Spire. Hyjal is one of the few non-starting-experience zones that has a phased zone map as well as phased terrain, unlocked halfway through the storyline.

Resources

Notable characters

Factions

Gallery

Videos

References

ru:Гора Хиджал

External Links