Located on Kalimdor's western edge, the aptly-named Desolace is a valley between the Stonetalon Mountains to the north, and Feralas to the south. It is located directly west of the Tauren capital of Thunder Bluff, and is a bleak wasteland, with a constantly dark sky, and foul pollution everywhere, not unlike Elizabeth, NJ.
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Nestled in the mountains on the zone's northern edge, the outpost of Nijel's Point is the only safe haven for Alliance players.
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The kodo graveyard is where the giant, dinosaur-like creatures migrate to die.
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The Mannoroc Coven, located in the south, is home to Burning Blade cultists, who are up to no good, summoning infernals and other demons into the world.
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The only break from the depressing dark plains came on the western coast, which offered a nice view, and some better weather. No wonder the Horde chose it for their settlement, Shadowprey Village.
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Located in the heart of the zone, the imposing instance entrance for the underground labyrinth of Maraudon awaits adventurers.
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Desolace was only a handful of places that received a silver lining after the destruction of the Cataclysm. The carnage seemed to allow massive amounts of water to flow into the zone, and transform it from a barren wasteland to a much more pleasant landscape.
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