Summary
- World of Warcraft Patch 11.1.7, Legacy of Arathor, includes new content the Rise of the Red Dawn story campaign.
- Completing Rise of the Red Dawn awards unique rewards like titles, tabards, and a new transmog.
- Players can experience more of the campaign’s story by reading related novellas and short stories.
In a recent update, World of Warcraft has unveiled an official sneak peek at Rise of the Red Dawn, the narrative from Legacy of Arathor. This includes the shoulder armor pieces of Faerin and tabards themed around Stromgarde and Hammerfall for players to acquire upon completion. The storyline offers distinct viewpoints and exclusive content tailored for both Alliance and Horde characters. This campaign will be accessible once World of Warcraft Patch 11.1.7 is released on June 17.
The upcoming update (11.1.7) in World of Warcraft, known as Legacy of Arathor, is just around the corner! It’s packed with fresh content including Lorewalking, Overcharged Delves, and a revisit to Battle for Azeroth Timewalking. WoW enthusiasts can expect this patch on June 17, which also signifies the end of Season 2 for The War Within.
One intriguing part of Legacy of Arathor is the introduction of a fresh story chapter called “Rise of the Red Dawn.” In this engaging questline, players will journey to the Arathi Highlands alongside characters such as Faerin Lothar of Hallowfall, Danath Trollbane of Stromgarde, and Geya’ah of Hammerfall. Together, they will unravel a plot to reignite the conflict between the Alliance and Horde in World of Warcraft. This storyline can be experienced by both Alliance and Horde characters, starting from Faerin outside Stonelight Rest in Dornogal. Each path offers distinct viewpoints and unique quest content.
WoW Patch 11.1.7 Rise of the Red Dawn Rewards
- Rise of the Red Dawn achievement
- Lamplighter’s Pauldrons transmog
- Stromgarde Tabard (Alliance only)
- “of Stromgarde” title (Alliance only)
- Hammerfall Tabard (Horde only)
- “of Hammerfall” title (Horde only)
Completing the “Rise of the Red Dawn” storyline will bring some amazing perks for fans. Members of the Alliance will receive a top-quality Stromgarde Tabard and title, while Horde members will get Hammerfall equivalents. Both paths lead to earning the “Rise of the Red Dawn” achievement and the Lamplighter’s Pauldrons, designed after Faerin’s own armor.
Before embarking on this questline, players might find it beneficial to read “Heartlands,” a five-part novella penned by Adam Christopher, that chronicles Jaina and Thrall’s adventure to the Arathi Highlands during the time of The War Within‘s campaign. This tale also introduces Marran Trollbane, Danath’s niece who is a key character in the new storyline. Furthermore, enthusiasts can look forward to “Faerin’s Faith & Flame,” a fresh short story about Faerin authored by L. L. McKinney, scheduled to be published in World of Warcraft‘s forthcoming short story collection, Crossroads. Players can immerse themselves in both stories through audio narration; “Warcraft” executive creative director and Thrall voice actor Chris Metzen will be the narrator for the former, while Paris Blu lends her voice to Faerin in the latter.
Players testing the Rise of the Red Dawn campaign during Patch 11.1.7’s Public Test Realm have generally spoken favorably about it, so you can anticipate diving into it yourself shortly. The Rise of the Red Dawn is the final significant storyline before World of Warcraft Patch 11.2, suggesting that an official unveiling of the second major patch for The War Within will occur within a few weeks.
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2025-06-11 00:33