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Defias Brotherhood

[Established Lore] What the game has always held to be true.

A band of Westfall stonemasons, cheated of their pay after the Second War, who turned to banditry.

At a Glance

  • Purpose: revenge on Stormwind's nobles
  • Home: the Deadmines
  • Leader: Edwin VanCleef
  • Territory: Westfall and Elwynn Forest

History

After the Second War, the stonemasons who rebuilt Stormwind were left unpaid. The Brotherhood began as a protest and ended as a criminal gang. VanCleef was their leader. [WoW Classic · Westfall quests]

Where to Find Them

The Deadmines are their base. Their agents are found in Westfall, Elwynn and the Alliance cities.

Playing a Member

  • A Defias character is a mason with a grudge. They have a real complaint.
  • Do not play a Defias who is just a thief. They were wronged.
  • Stormwind guards will arrest your character.

More to come soon.

Sources
  • WoW Classic: Westfall and Elwynn Forest quests

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