Overview
The Alliance is one of two major political factions in World of Warcraft that you may choose to play as. Led by King Varian Wyrnn, it is composed of seven races bound together against a common enemy, the Horde.
Capital Cities and Leaders
Stormwind
King Varian Wyrnn leads the Alliance atop the throne of Stormwind, capital city of Humans. Located in the Eastern Kingdoms, it is the central hubb for all Alliance races.
Leader: Varian Wyrnn
Auction House: Available
Class Trainers: Available
Special Travel Connections:
- Portals to all Cataclysm zones, the Dark Portal, and Jade Forest
- Connected via ship or tram to Ironforge, Darnassus, Borean Tundra, and Azuremyst Isle
Ironforge
Ancient home of the Bronzebeard dwarves, Ironforge now houses three different dwarf clans and gnome refugees from Gnomeregan.
Leader: Council of Three Hammers
Auction House: Available
Class Trainers: Available
Special Travel Connections:
- Connected via tram to Stormwind
- Portal to the Blasted Lands
Darnassus
The quiet city of Darnassus is home to the Night Elves, but also offers sanctuary to Worgen.
Leader: Tyrandre Whisperwind and Malfurion Stormrage
Auction House: Available
Class Trainers: Available
Special Travel Connections:
- Portal to the Blasted Lands and Azuremyst Isle
- A portal also takes you to the boat pier in Darnassus, which connects to Stormwind and Azuremyst Isle
Exodar
This capital city is actually the ship on which the Draenei race arrived on.
Leader: Velen
Auction House: Available
Class Trainers: Available
Special Travel Connections:
- Portals to Blasted Lands and Darnassus
Shattrath (Burning Crusade)
Shattrath is a neutral city, offering aid to both Alliance and Horde. Typically Shattrath is now deserted due to both factions being focused on Pandaria.
Leader: A'dal
Auction House: Available
Class Trainers: Available
Special Travel Connections:
- Portal to Stormwind, Caverns of Time, and the Isle of Quel'Danas
Dalaran (Wrath of the Lich King)
Dalaran is a neutral city, offering aid to both Alliance and Horde. Typically Sattrath is now deserted due to both factions being focused on Pandaria.
Leader: Jaina Proudmoore
Auction House: Available
Class Trainers: Available
Special Travel Connections:
- Portal to Stormwind and Caverns of Time
Shrine of Seven Stars
Found in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, Shrine is the central hub for all Alliance in Pandaria.
Leader: None
Auction House: Available only to Engineers
Class Trainers: None
Special Travel Connections:
- Portals to all Alliance capitals, including neutral capitals
