User:GoldenYak/The Upper Kingdom

UNDER CONSTRUCTION related to Spider Kingdom Expansion Concept

The Upper Kingdom is a zone of the Spider Kingdom located beneath the surface of Northrend. The entrance to the underworld region is the Pit of Narjun in western Dragonblight. This portion of the Spider Kingdom was devastated by the Scourge in their war years ago, and still lies in ruin. The fortress of Doorward is one of the few sanctuaries of light against the encroaching darkness of the underworld.

History
The Spider Kingdom is vast, stretching across several regions. The portion that lies closest to the surface is the Upper Kingdom. This city complex is built into the stone and ice of the underworld, and is thousands of years old. Dark caves give way to nerubian architecture, stretching out far across the underworld and becoming lost in the distance. The Upper Kingdom was ravaged by the Scourge and many portions of it lie is disrepair. The new generation of living nerubians have barely begun to reclaim it, and their allies in Twilight cult have arrived in force to secure it.

Located in the Upper Kingdom is the fortress of Doorward, built by Baelgun Flamebeard and his dwarven explorers. The original expedition has been joined by members of all of Azeroth's races to form a new army, the Warders of the Dark, who have vowed to stand against the evil rising from the depths of the underworld.

Geography


The outer regions of the zone are dark and cavernous, filled with twisting natural tunnels. Groves of giant mushrooms sprout along the banks of icy underground rivers, and walls of solid ice have sealed off many passages. The underground wilderness gradually gives way to the underground temple cities of Azjol-Nerub, which fill the western regions.

Subzones
A more detailed overview of the Upper Kingdom's subzones can be read here.

Rare Mobs

 * Lady Antipode - A conglomerate elemental of frost and flame who occasionally manifests in either the Shadowfrost Cavern or the Burning Pit.
 * Indragos the Mad - A blue dragon driven insane by the Malevolence haunting Azeroth's ley lines. Can be found flying above the Ley Line Fracture.
 * Sumpthing - A swamp beast who dwells in the Cindermire, it sets aflame all those who fear it.
 * The Fisherman - An enormous spider that prowls the City of Webs, he gets his name from his habit of snaring the unwary from above with strands of webbing.
 * Yamix Makael - This solitary nerubian warrior can be found wandering the upper ruins of the Shattered Precinct.

Instances
Doorward Underhalls

Vault of the Titans

Naz'Amun, the Crawling City

Degaton's Vault

'''Degaton's Vault is currently closed. It will be unlocked at a future time.'''

Quests and Storylines
Under Construction

Gallery
Désolation des Dragons