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Major Cities
In addition to small towns, forts, and outposts there are six
major cities in the world of Azeroth. Each of the major cities
represents the capital and a major hub for the races that
inhabit them. The cities are all radically different from each
other in themes and appearances. More than just a collection of
buildings with NPCs standing around, the cities will serve as a
place for adventuring, shopping, training, socializing, and much
more.
City Highlights
Many quests to be found - Some quests can be completed in the
city, while others will send you outside into the world. Minor
quests can involve assisting local shop owners or working to
stabilize the lands around the city, and grander quests can
involve political treachery or even helping to quell an
uprising. Much of your time could be spent unfolding the twisted
tales that run through each race's capital city. Transportation
hubs - Thanks to their easy accessibility, cities also serve as
central transportation hubs. Once you have located the
appropriate merchant in each city and at various outposts in the
region, you will be able to travel to and from cities on the
backs of winged beasts such as Gryphons and Windriders, for a
small fee of course. Intercontinental travel, such as aboard a
Zeppelin, is also available in and around some of the major
cities.
Banking - Banks provide places to store the hard-earned relics
and treasures that you gain throughout your adventures in World
of Warcraft. Each city features a banking center that links to
many of the other banks located around the world, so you'll
never be too far from your valuables. Meet famous and powerful
people - Cities are also home to some of the more famous
characters in the world of Azeroth. For instance, players
familiar with the Warcraft series will immediately recognize
Tauren chieftain Cairne Bloodhoof, who can be found presiding
over the Tauren city of Thunder Bluff.
Adventure areas - Despite all the utilitarian purposes of
cities, there are still many treacherous places within their
darker, more-confined districts. While exploring these areas,
you could very likely come across long-lost family catacombs,
ancient sewers, or perhaps a secret society bent on rekindling
arcane, malevolent powers. Lots of shopping - Cities abound with
merchants and shops that will cater to your every need.
Weaponsmiths, armorers, alchemists, and master trainers are just
a few of the many tradesmen you'll encounter within each city's
fortified walls.
Themed districts - Cities are divided into sections that are
based on the NPCs, buildings, and shops found in those sections.
For example, in Stormwind players can find the Mage's District,
Trade District, Warrior District, Religious District, and many
more. Each district is distinct from the others, so after some
exploration, you will begin to know which district you're in
just by your immediate surroundings. Class headquarters - Many
of the character classes make their bases of operations in
cities. These central locations are good places to go to train
your character and to occasionally pick up new quests or
missions.
Auction Houses - Sell your items or search for items for sale
via the automated auction house. Auctioneer NPCs can be found in
in Orgrimmar, Undercity, and Thunder Bluff for Horde
player-created auctions and are a part of the same Auction
House. Alliance players will find Auction Houses in Ironforge,
Stormwind City, and Darnassus. Some non-faction based Auction
Houses are located in Tanaris, Everlook, and Booty Bay..!
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