The Story of Alterac Valley (Alterac Pass) [Lore]

The first Warcraft map, Alterac Pass, is the brand new battleground coming to the Nexus. Blizzard asked if I could tell the story of Alterac Valley, the battleground in World of Warcraft that the map is based on. The Frostwolf clan against the Stormpike expedition, Horde versus Alliance... This is the first video I've ever done that's sponsored by Blizzard entertainment...I really hope you'll enjoy!


Ps. If anyone from Blizzard is reading this...Warcraft 3 or even 4 with these models...please?! Pretty please?!

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Outro screen made by Whammo:

The music in this video is provided royalty free. (Creative Commons License)
Songs:The Path of the Goblin King
© 2001-2008 Kevin MacLeod

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[Nobbel]

You have no idea how excited I am to finally release this video. Not only got a chance to talk about alterac valley, it's in order of big boss Blizzard. Enjoy and hope you not only enjoy the story, but also the first warcraft map brought to Heroes of the Storm...alterac pass!

[Adam]

Credit where it's due, I don't know of anyone who is more deserving than you are Nobbel. You quite literally are responsible for articulating and shaping the Warcraft stories into the minds of thousands upon thousands of fans. I honestly don't know where my understanding of the Warcraft story and it's characters would be if it weren't for your tremendous efforts. You have taken so many concepts and ideas and given them form with your works, and it's about time that Blizzard gives you the props that you so deserve!

[DrFoggyPants]

I knew you would find some way to use the Wrathgate cinematic

[Egalia_]

You’ve gotten me more interested in the lore than they ever did. You deserve their sponsorship

[galacticdino]

Congratulationd man. Being here since pandaria. Thanks to you i appreciate more the lore of the game and i started reading the quests dialogues

[Skollshorties]

So glad to see Blizzard asked you to cover this story personally. So cool to see how much Nobbel has grown. Been here since Mists of Pandaria and you inspired me so much, thanks for what you do Nobbel. So proud and so awesome.

[Pravaification]

Congrats on the sponsorship Nobbel! You've earned it, my dude!

[Enjoyingthetrance]

Congratz on the Blizzard Sponsor, Nobbel!

[Spore]

Get that Blizzard money Nobbel! You've earned it!

[cashnelson]

Hell, that middle bit is a much, much better newbie's intro to AV than I have ever seen in a video. Thanks for that, , not to mention the lore section!

[mikeyrobinson]

HELL YEAH NOBBEL! Congrats on the sponsorship. Its because of you that I have such an extensive background of the lore. Your videos helped me out of my depression, so keep up the good work.

[victor-costinalexandru]

I don't know why, but i feel that the fact that the leaders in Alterac Pass are alligned with Nexus Lords should have been mentioned.
Apparently, Drek'thar is listening to the advive of the "raven spirit", saying that their benefactor is powerful, even for the Nexus. This is further advanced by his raven feather clothing, which is also joined by raven skulls.
Meanwhile, Vandar Stormpike and the Alliance are fighting in the name of King's Crest, an association of Nexus Lords, one of them being the Dragon Knight.
It is also interesting that Vandar shouts "This is for Theramore!" when the Alliance takes down a fort, which puts their transportation to the Nexus after the destruction of Theramore, long after the original Alterac Valley. This might mean that the Raven Lord is responsible for Drek'thar's new found strength, as he is a wheelchair bound elder during Cataclysm, even before the fall of Theramore.
The source of all of this is the quotes the two generals speak during Alterac Pass, especially at the end of a game. I heard their comments many times while playing on the Heroes PTR.

[sarcasticsloth]

I like your explanation for this video. These models would be gorgeous in an RTS game. Congrats on being sponsored by Blizzard for the first time. Keep doing what you do so well, Nobbel!

[ProphecyEU]

Much love Much Congratz on the big achievement of finally being officially recognized as a Lore master by Blizzard & getting your first of hopefully many official lore sponsored by Blizzard content! Been a pleasure being a part of your (gezellige) journey over the years and keeping me in touch with the Warcraft universe even-though I stopped playing WoW.
Keep it up and much Congratz!!

[Vorusen]

sponsorship from blizzard?!? Congratulations dude! Always loved the videos

[truplaya]

About time Blizzard sponsored you. Your lore videos are the best. I always feel like I got an honest and complete explanation of lore when I finish watching your videos. You've filled a lot of gaps for me over the years. I remember thinking a few times, "Why doesn't Blizzard hire this guy?".

[GrumpoDaggles]

Congrats Nobbel on the sponsorship im really happy for you and i hope you get way further than this and have greater succes!

[MooseCastle]

Congrats on the Blizz sponshorship Nobel, it must feel great to get that level of recognition after how much work you've put into this channel over the years.

[foolchecker]

Congrats on your new sponsorship by Blizz ! If anybody deserved it it was you! Thank you for years of awesome content <3

[alyssaw]

Congratz Hot Stuff! My whole house cheered as we watched the intro to this video!
It was so crazy to hear you talk about all of the things we used to do, totally un-pvp related, in AV. It brought back so many good memories.