Ashenvale

Ashenvale is a lush forestry located in the near center of Kalimdor. It has been the home of the Night Elven people for centuries and is a vastly ancient woods. The forest is home to an treasure trove of ancient fauna and flora, making Ashenvale a highly populated enviroment. This has made Ashenvale a ripe picking for many, especially ever since the New Horde's arrival to the continent. Because of this, Night Elves and Orc forces alike have scrambled for what the region holds. Though the Night Elves have always traditionally held the land, the New Horde has set out on various campaigns for it's resources, but many grew unsuccessful, only grasping small pockets of land to harvest.

The woods are sacred to the Kaldorei population, who see value in all life. Given Ashenvale's abundance in life (In contrast to many other Kalimdor regions), Ashenvale is highly regarded as a traditionally important land.

Following the Cataclysm and climax of the Fourth War, Ashenvale became an increasingly contested zone. This led to the Horde commissioning a massive campaign in the region so large that the Horde military forces managed to conquer a vast number of Alliance posts and villages, effectively invading much of the forest. However, during the final conflict between the Horde and the Alliance, the High King of the Alliance, Varian Wrynn, led a successful charge alongside the newly inducted worgen of Gilneas and pushed Horde forces away from major Night Elven settlements and thus reclaiming Ashenvale for the Grand Alliance.