Stormwind Keep



The mighty Stormwind Keep (also called Stonewind Keep, Castle Stormwind, stronghold of Stormwind, Stormwind Castle, Stormwind castle, and after its reconstruction sometimes referred as Castle of New Stormwind  ) is the seat of power in human lands. It is here that King Varian Wrynn resides, along with his son Anduin Wrynn. The keep (or castle) is also the location of an extensive Royal Library where nobles and scholars from across the known world research various topics. Whispers of corruption and infiltration among the higher echelons of Stormwind power have recently arisen, although none dare speak too loudly of these accusations for fear of imprisonment.

This mighty keep sits watch over Stormwind atop the cliffs north of the city. It houses the king himself and many of the city’s nobles. It was designed with the thought of another invasion in mind: if the city fell to an army vaster than it could handle, the keep itself becomes a means of escape, with several secret tunnels entombed deep within the rock.

In World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, Stormwind Keep has been entirely remodeled, inside, as well as outside. The path leading to throne room is now open air and redesigned, complete with a grand walkway and a fountain. The throne room has been redesigned and the garden area before the Library now has a view overlooking the Stormwind Lake. Genn Greymane will also be added to Stormwind Keep after the fall of Gilneas.

To get to Stormwind Keep, you can head north from Old Town or east from the Dwarven District. The gates are located at the northeastern end of The Canals between the two districts.

Areas in Stormwind Keep

 * Petitioner's Chamber - First right as you enter the keep.
 * Garden - First left as you go down main hall of the keep.
 * Royal Library - Right from the Garden.
 * Royal Gallery - Straight from the Garden.
 * Throne Room? - At the end of the main hall.
 * War Room - First door, straight ahead through the Throne Room from the main hall.
 * Royal Guard Room? - Left door (somewhat behind you) from the Throne Room as you enter.
 * Royal Chapel? - Right door (somewhat behind you) from the Throne Room as you enter.

Trivia

 * The map for Warcraft I shows Stormwind Keep as Stonewind Keep. Within the game it is called Stormwind Keep.
 * The music played in Stormwind Keep is also played in the High Seat in Ironforge.

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