#1 - Nov. 9, 2010, 1:14 p.m.
Even so, a glimmer of hope has come in the form of ancient tablets recovered in Northrend. These mysterious artifacts are believed to hold clues concerning Azeroth's tormented elementals -- a claim that can only be validated once the artifacts are delivered safely from the northern continent. The gifted shaman Thrall has also begun his own efforts to shed light on the disasters befalling the world. Of great concern, however, is whether anything will be left of Orgrimmar and Ironforge by the time answers are found...
The events leading up to Cataclysm are underway, and the disturbances will only become more severe as the weeks pass, so stay vigilant! Pay close attention to your faction leaders, Thrall and Varian; be on the lookout for unfamiliar faces gathering on the city streets; and don’t miss out on the all-new quests featured during this one-time-only series of events.