Redridge Mountains

The Redridge Mountains, are located east of Elwynn Forest, northeast of Duskwood, and south of the Burning Steppes. An idyllic region of rushing rivers, towering elms and rising elevations, the Redridge Mountains are under Stormwind's protection.

History
The Redridge Mountains are old mountains. Before the First War, Lakeshire and the Counties and Duchy's of Redridge were not the besieged places they are now, nestled in a nook in the rugged peaks at the bank of the lake as it is. It was protected from gnolls and bandits by Azerothian militia, also reffered to as the Redridge Brigade. Their ranks were made of Armsmen provided by the lords of the Region. One main contributor was the Duchy of Stonewatch, with it's Armsmen who were stationed at Stonewatch, as well as the benevolent mage Ilgalar.

First War
With the coming of the orcs, however, things changed rapidly. Many of Redridge's finest men were sent to battle the coming of the Horde and never returned. Stonewatch became vulnerable with its main forces on the front, and when it caught the attention of the Blackrock clan, it was not long before a siege was underway. Although the soldiers of Redridge battled as well as they could, in the end they could not resist capture. The siege had lasted over a month, but supplies soon ran out and the defenders had to flee, abandoning the Duchy of Stonewatch, and the Province of Redridge.

Both the tower and the keep were taken, and soon after, Ilgalar the mage was attacked by a rival mage. Ilgalar, a mage loyal to the Kingdom and the Lord's of the Province, was more powerful than the evil Morganth, but Morganth had enslaved a tribe of gnolls to do his bidding, and Ilgalar could not defeat them all. Once Ilgalar was dead, Morganth took possession of his tower, and set his sights west, to the next rivaling wizard at the Tower of Azora in Elwynn Forest.

Post Second War - Cataclysm
The region around Lakeshire is now heavily contested, with the absence of the Lords and the bridge connecting the town to the rest of the kingdom was attacked and almost destroyed. Desperate, the people of Redridge created the Council of Lakeshire and sought help from outside sources, recruiting any adventurer that stopped by to help in the defense of the region.

Cataclysm - Present
The region has grown more dangerous in some respects and areas since the Cataclysm. The orcs have pushed deeper into the region, taking Alther's Mill and erecting a giant worg pen in its center. Blackrock Pass remains tightly held by the clan,and have positioned stealthed troops along the Lakeridge Highway; Render's Valley is completely overrun and now serves as a large base of operations.

The Redridge Brigade, and Armsmen of the Region scramble to repel this threat. New resources have been poured into Lakeshire and its holdings. The bridge has been repaired. Three Corners, a settlement of the County of Ridgegarde, now has a heavily fortified and defended tower at its center. A few new camps have sprouted up, including one upon Lake Everstill and another close to Stonewatch, the rebuilt Stronghold of Redridge and seat of the Duchy of Stonewatch. John J. Keeshan is a notable hero of the zone, and his Bravo team ultimately aids the Redridge Briade quell the Orcish threat..