Welcome to Thunderbrew Hall!

Thunderbrew Hall

Founded in 34, at the end of the Fourth War

"Light knows the world could use more warm hearths and good company."

-Highlord Ebek Frostblade, Proprietor

Thunderbrew Hall is nestled in the eastern mountains of Dun Morogh, near the border of Loch Modan.

Alliance travellers often make their way to the tavern while traveling between Ironforge and Thelsamar. Horde adventurers tend to make their way here from New Kargath in the Badlands.

A map showing the exact location of Thunderbrew Hall, as described in the text besides.
Ebek Frostblade with Pepe, a small orange bird dressed as a pirate.

The tavern is known for it's colorful cast of characters, from average folk to stoic heroes, young and old, tired from travel or eager for action. We hope you'll join us in continuing that proud tradition!

When you're in need of some ale,
Or to hear a tall tale,
What do you do?!

Thunderbrew!!!

What is Live Action Roleplaying?

Live Action Roleplaying is a major part of the fun at Thunderbrew Hall. Our guests are characters from all over Azeroth, and so we'll ask that you act in kind.

Think of it as a combination of theatre improv and storytelling. You are participating in creating your own character's experience at the tavern as you go along, and contributing to others' stories as well. At the end of the night, each of you will have a unique story to take away and memories in kind.

For those new to roleplaying - don't worry! This may be your character's first time visiting the tavern, and naturally may feel a little uneasy. Hopefully as the night goes on, the atmosphere will win you over.

There are no rules to learn or memorize, all you need to do is hang out and have a great time. Here is some advice to the live-action roleplay newbies:

  • Remember to speak in character.
  • Refer to other people by their character's names.
  • Start simple! You play a fantasy version of yourself.
  • Don't bother with a big backstory - make it up as you go along!
  • Don't forget to "yes, and." Add to other characters' narratives, don't control it or subtract from it.
  • If there is an error in yours or another's lore knowledge, don't treat it as a flaw - treat it as a noteable and interesting exception!

A floating glowing exclamation point, symbolizing a new quest is available. New Quest: Make a Character

Ready to get in on the fun? Well, not so fast - we have one thing we need to take care of first: your character!

Are you feeling overwhelmed about roleplaying? Intimidated by this unfamiliar world? Well, don't worry! We're here to help you out so that you can get in on the fun, too!

If you don't have much experience, start with just the Essentials. Once you've done that, you can experiment with the harder stuff.

The only three things you need to participate are a character, a costume, and the will to try!

The Essentials
The Bare Necessities
  • Choose a Warcraft race.
  • Choose a profession.
  • Choose a name.
No Shoes, No Shirt, Mo' Problems
  • Assemble a costume.
  • Optional: Reuse old costume pieces.
...and I Took That Personality
  • Find a reason for your character to be at the tavern.
  • Consider what kind of character be fun to play, and for others to play with.
  • Determine how your character behaves. What is their personality?
The Deeper Stuff
Where Did You Come From
  • Determine where your character grew up.
  • Decide on what your character's family is like.
  • Consider how important they may be to the character now.
Where Did You Go
  • Decide where your character lives now.
  • Explain why they are on the path in life they chose.
  • Consider any setbacks your character has faced.
Where Did You Get That Glass Eye, Joe?
  • Consider making some extra costume pieces.
  • Determine if your character has any interesting magical items.
Additional Flavor
Around the World
  • Learn more about the World... of Warcraft.
  • Learn about the Alliance and the Horde.
  • Learn a little about Ironforge and the dwarves who live there.
Harder, Better, Faster
  • Create stories that intertwine with the lore you know.
  • Create a fun accent to match your characters race/origin.
  • Fashion a set of armor, if you're an adventurer or hero.
  • Coordinate with other guests ahead of time to blend backstories together.
  • Read up on some improv theatre skills.

Try our Random Character Generator

Don't worry if you don't know the first thing about making a character, let modern Gnomish Engineering solve that problem for you! Brixie's Random-Personality-Generator can give you a head start!

If you're feeling brave, tinker with some additional options in the settings.

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Change Settings
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Other Helpful Resources

Fantasy Name Generator

This index includes a collection of generators for various creatures found in Azeroth. Whatever you decide to be, this page will have you covered!

Wowpedia

This is the most up-to-date and trusted Wiki when it comes to Warcraft lore. If you're looking to do some deep diving into the world and it's lore, this would be the best place to start.

Nobble87's YouTube Channel

Nobble is a community member who has been making WoW lore videos for a very long time. He has a charming storytelling style, and an attention to detail. Anything you want to learn about, he's probably done a video on it, including overviews of the world as a whole. Highly recommended for people learning to brush up on or learn the lore.

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