Gilneas

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Gilneas is a nation that features in Warcraft.

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History

Gilneas was a human kingdom that was established in the world of Azeroth. Its founding was traced to the time of the empire of Arathor after its victory in the war against the Trolls. This saw the human kingdom entering a period of prosperity and growth until the death of King Thoradin. In that time, it experienced a new period of growth with new city-states being founded in the wilderness with Gilneas being made during this expansion. Each of these cities began to grow and prosper with Gilneas along with Alterac both developing strong armies as they explored the world. Over time, the power of Gilnas and the other city-states grew till they eventually developed their own customs as well as beliefs. Thus, when Arathor splintered these city-states came to form seven independent human kingdoms that dominated the land of Lordaeron. Under the rule of King Archibald Greymane, the kingdom came to thrive and grew into being a formidable middle-power that rivalled that of Kul Tiras and Stromgarde.

Despite the impending Orcish invasion, Gilneas remained a separate from the Alliance of Lordaeron. Genn Greymane was convinced that his people's own armies were capable of dealing with any threat to them. Thus, he was unmoved by the pleas of Lord Lothar for unity among the human kingdoms. Though having a disdain for the Alliance, the Gilneans had no fondness for the Orcs or their allies with them prepared to match blades against this foe.

After the war, King Greymane ordered the construction of Greymane Wall that was a massive barrier spanning the entire northern border. This structure came to barricade Gilneas from the rest of Lordaeron for around 2 decades.

Overview

In appearance, Gilneas was a kingdom located in the peninsula situated in the southwest of Silverpine Forest on the continent of Lordaeron.

Locations in Gilneas included:

  • Gilneas City :
  • Stoneward Prison :
  • Aderic's Repose :
  • Keel Harbor :

The Gilnean people were noted for being often burly and gruff. They were also said to be extremely isolationist where they largely supported the construction of Greymane Wall.

The House of Greymane served as the ruling family of the kingdom.

Organizations in Gilneas inclued:

  • Gilneas Brigade :
  • Gilneas Liberation Front :
  • Wolfpack :
  • Wolf Cult :

Centuries ago, the Church of the Holy Light was founded in the nation and spread the faith of the Holy Light to the people of Gilneas.

These druids came to be known as Harvest-witches who had minor control over nature and lived on the fringes of Gilnean society.

Inhabitants

  • Archibald Greymane :
  • Genn Greymane :
  • Mia Greymane :
  • Liam Greymane :
  • Tess Greymane :
  • Darius Crowley :
  • Lorna Crowley :
  • Vincent Godfrey :
  • Ivar Bloodfang :
  • Lady in White :

Notes

  • Gilneas was created by Blizzard Entertainment and featured in the setting of the Warcraft universe.

Appearances

  • Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness:
  • Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos:
  • World of Warcraft:

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