Barrens

The Barrens of Kalimdor is a general term for a major region in Central Kalimdor, stretching from the Eastern Coast to the Central Mountains. In common parlance, only the region properly known as the Barrens and Durotar is viewed as part of the Barrens of Kalimdor. The larger perspective of what comprises the 'barrens proper' is the aforementioned areas together with areas of southern Ashenvale, the Western Stonetalon Mountains, Highland areas of Dustwallow Marsh and the Thousand Needles, referred to collectively as the 'Greater Barrens'. This article predominately deals with the latter. WIP Article.

Climate
The greater Barrens contains a number of disparate climates, with the most striking contrasts between the inhospitable deserts of Durotar and the fertile jungles of the central Barrens. The main unifying feature of the region is the high temperatures throughout summer and much of winter, with temperatures in the hottest areas reaching upwards of forty-five degrees in direct sunlight. The region encompasses arid savannahs, sun-baked deserts, drought-stricken and wind-battered landscapes, rugged mountains, small pockets of fertile jungle, and significant wetlands.

Durotar
The red clay, etc.

Orgrimmar
#See Orgrimmar for more information.

Theramore
#See Theramore for more information.

Rationales, Notes and Disclaimers
Much of this article will be fanon when completed. Special notes of value from a lore perspective will be placed here, e.g. the sandstone nature of much of the Barrens. Other editors should feel free to add content they see fit, though in the event of conflict we'll split pages. This is not an administrative direction so much as one from the page creator.
 * The Greater Barrens is a broader geographical entity based on a few references to Durotar, Stonetalon, etc as belonging to the Barrens, but also based on underlying similarities in temperature, general ecology, and political identity.