World of Warcraft Cataclysm comparison screens

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Above: Before Cataclysm

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Tirisfal Glades

For half a decade Brill has been a humble, undead town meant to send fledgling Forsaken feet first into the fray. But, as is their style, the undead are meeting the challenge brought by Deathwing head on, and the once lowly quest hub will soon stand as a worthy alternative to the Undercity.

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Above: Before Cataclysm

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Silverpine Forest

The gargantuan wall that holds Azeroth's lycanthropes, the Greymane Wall, won't be spared. It's about to be completely torn open by the wave of destruction, and the worgen will soon use this freedom to join up with the Alliance. Though, it should be noted that moments before the destruction happened the worgen apparently decided to upgrade the aesthetics of the wall. Tough break, guys.

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Hillsbrad Foothills

While the Hillsbrad Foothills will remain relatively untouched, it is clear that the Alliance post of Southshore will soon see some tough times. It currently remains unclear if the destruction was brought on by Deathwing himself, or the through use of Forsaken blight, but we’re putting our money on the blight.

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