Chapter 63: Azeroth National Geographic (Part II)

Despite the uproar in the tavern, Carlin didn't drink at all, just a small glass of juice.

After becoming a mage, he will deliberately keep his distance from these things that may affect his spiritual power.

After a short break, the group embarked on the journey again under the guidance of the guide.

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The cultural conditions of Lordaeron are more prosperous than those of Quel'Salas...... According to Carlin's estimates, the towns and outposts in the province of Eastern Lordaeron (the Eastern Plague Lands) alone have four to five times the overall population of the entire Quel'Salas!

Of course, this also has something to do with the different reproductive abilities of elves and humans.

However, in contrast to the prosperity, the development here is also much behind.

There is no God-given Well of the Sun, and there is no natural affinity for the Arcane...... In fact, along the way, Carlin barely saw a few human mages.

For the towns of Stratholme, Daron County, and Andorhar, perhaps one out of ten thousand newborns will have the talent to become a true mage...... And most of these few mages will gather in their magical holy place: Dalaran!

In Lordaeron, there are no arcane constructs like Quel'Salas, which clean the roads and harvest the fields; It's not like Quel'Salas, where any civilian can use some simple one- and two-ring spells; Not to mention that unlike Quel'Salas, the royal court and the major families rely on cutting-edge magic and have sufficient financial resources, which can easily be fed back to ordinary civilians......

These Lordaeron farmers and hunters may earn one-tenth of the income of the elven civilians of Quel'Thalas...... It is no wonder that human robbers and thieves can be seen everywhere along the road, although these people are the dregs of society, but in a sense they are also forced by life; And in Quel'Thalas, the situation is incredible!

King Terenus was indeed a king who cared about the "people's livelihood", and in the decades since his accession to the throne, he has been suppressing the aristocracy and building various public facilities...... But this approach is just a drop in the bucket!

According to the guide's description, in recent years, Lordaeron has been in good weather and has not encountered any major accidents...... In the event of a natural or man-made disaster, Carlin can't imagine what this land will become!

After paying a little attention to Lordaeron's civilian life, Carlin wrote down a summary of it in his notebook and continued on his journey!

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After crossing the Sodoril River, they soon reached Andorjar, the town where Alsace would later fight.

For now, though, the town is calm and ordinary, with only the occasional pass-by visitor.

Five miles east of Andorhar is Lake Daron Mill, home to the entire Lordaeron-Alterac-Riptide Fort, the water transport center of several human kingdoms...... On the islet of the lake there is also the castle of the Barov family, the future psychic college...... However, Carlin is not interested in teaching them, this family occupies the water transportation center of several human kingdoms, and I don't know how many people regard them as a thorn in their side, and they want to kill them at any time!

Continuing south from Andorhar along Lake Dalongmere, two days later they arrived at the Frozen Hills.

"There are two ways to get from Frozen Hill to Dalaran!" The guide explained: "One is the waterway, which enters Lake Lordamir through the Sodoril River to the vicinity of Lordaeron City, and then crosses the island of Fenris, and then you can reach the island of Cross, where Dalaran is located!" ”

"What about the other way?" Haduron asked.

"The other way is over Alterac Mountain!" The guide continued: "As long as you cross the Alterac Mountains and cross the entire Alterac Kingdom, you will be the territory of Dalaran, but it is ......"

"This road is dangerous?" Based on the memories of his previous life, Carlin asked casually.

"Not really, there are robbers at most...... Not a problem for a few adults! The guide hurriedly denied it.

Carlin suddenly laughed dumbly, and then he remembered. It wasn't until the Horde invaded, the Kingdom of Alterac surrendered to the Horde, and was destroyed by the Alliance, that the entire Mount Alterac was occupied by the Syndicate tribe of thieves and ogres...... And now, the kingdom of Alterac is still there, and although it is the weakest human kingdom, there is no problem in ensuring the security of the territory!

"It's cold and foggy in Mount Alterac, with rain and clouds in the sky, especially when it's winter...... However, the distance is much closer than the waterway, after all, if you take the waterway, you have to go around the city of Lordaeron......"

"Then cross Alterac Mountain!" Carlin smiled and decided.

Not only because it's closer, but it's also a place where I fought in my previous life!

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Along the cliffs of Mount Alterac, the group walked in a southwesterly direction.

At the direction of their guides, they purchased several Alterac goats from merchants, and this animal is said to be the only animal that can run rampant in Alterac Hill in cold weather.

The cold wind blew across everyone's cheeks, but they all had clothes to protect themselves from the cold......

"According to legend, deep in the mountains of Mount Alterac there is a powerful Frost Elemental called Rock Hora, the King of Frost, who rules the cold winds and frost and snow...... There is also a lesson in the ancient tree, called Ivos, the king of the forest, who rules over life and warmth...... In order to become the master of Alterac Mountain, they often engage in fierce battles......" the guide said as he shuddered.

"Really...... It's a pity that Vandal-Thunderspear and Drektar haven't arrived yet......" Carlin muttered to himself.

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It took them almost five days to climb Mount Alterac.

"Now, we have entered the territory of the Kingdom of Dalaran!" The guide said with some amusement, because it also meant that his mission was accomplished.

The Kingdom of Dalaran, one of the seven kingdoms of the future Alliance, included a number of human towns attached to Dalaran...... The entire southern part of Lake Lodamir and the western part of Mount Alterac are the territory of the Kingdom of Dalaran!

A battle mage with a staff in one hand and a sword in the other, dressed in violet robes, blocked the group's path.

"A few people, I don't know what to do!"

Carlin said calmly, "I have brought a letter and will personally deliver it to His Royal Highness Prince Kael'thas - Sunstrider, a member of the Council of Six!" ”

The battle mage checked the letter that Karin had taken out, then nodded, "No problem, I can take you to Dalaran City!" ”

Haduron's voice came from behind him: "Karin, we're here to say goodbye......"

"Thank you for escorting you all the way, Haduron......" Carlin said earnestly.

"It's okay, I've learned a lot along the way......" Haduron said with a smile.

The two parted, and Carlin caught up with the battlemage, and together they walked to a teleportation circle.

"This teleportation circle can teleport us to the shores of Lake Lordamire!" The battle mage introduced, "And the city of Dalaran is over the island of Cross, a mile from the lake!" ”