Stratholme Main Gate

Stratholme was once the pride of northern Lordaeron, famed as the birthplace of the Order of the Silver Hand. Today, its colossal arched main gates mark the threshold of an ongoing nightmare. It was here during the Third War that Prince Arthas turned on his mentor, Uther the Lightbringer, and purged his own citizens before the Plague of Undeath could claim them. The city has burned relentlessly ever since, transformed into the primary Scourge stronghold in the region.

Approaching through the main gate leads straight into the ruins of King's Square and Market Row, heading toward the fortified district known as the Scarlet Bastion. Zealots of the Scarlet Crusade pushed through this entrance to reclaim the city and purge the dead, carving out an encampment in the ruins. However, the crusaders find themselves surrounded by overwhelming undead monstrosities, fighting an attrition war they cannot win against the dark forces orchestrating Stratholme's defense.