Incoming: A long Idea of What I think could make an interesting Expansion.
While we have been toiling away in the Shadowlands trying to save the machine of death, In the absence of our Faction Leaders, the Order of the Light has arisen. Initially they stamped down and rid the undead scourge, released when the helm was shattered, from Azeroth. Bolstered by their success, and the conviction of their faith they believed themselves the saviors of Azeroth. They began to preach that Azeroth’s leaders and Heroes had abandoned Azeroth and the Light to serve death. A resurected Yrel, Calia and Turalyon have spearheaded the fanatical devotion to the Light throughout Azeroth. They have spread their influence far and wide, largely taking control of all of Azeroth. Believing in supreme devotion to the light and to renounce all other beliefs, The Order of the Light rules with and iron fist. Imprisoning, banishing and “Purifying” any dissent or disobedience.
All capital cities in Azeroth are now under control of the Order of the Light. They patrol the streets as the Army of the Faithful. Subjugating the citizens to follow their beliefs. The cities are all hostile to us when we return. Towns like gadgetzan and booty bay, are also under control of the Order of the Light. The goblins have been driven out, and taken their Black Market dealings to large city ships, which move around the coasts of the continents. (These are our new main cities for the expansion. They have Class and profession halls. Auction and Banking ect.) We must learn more of the Order of the Light. We need to infiltrate our cities and discover what the order is up to. (The new 5man dungeons are infiltration missions through our cities and towns.)
Azeroth’s citizens, lacking guidance and leadership from their leaders. The absence of the Heroes of Azeroth (Us). Have turned to the Order of Light for guidance. Some follow in blind faith. Others follow in fear. Small groups of resistance operate in secret hoping to join and help the resistance.
The bulk of the old zones would be changed for the expac. Not completely redesigned. The Order of Light has forced not only Azeroth’s citizens to flee, but changed the natural order of zones. Zones surrounding the capital cities, are areas where The Order of the Light are building their army and training their troops. Also having encampments where they “Educate” non-believers. Further out zones, have seen the creatures of Azeroth flee to. Centaurs, Ogres, Gnolls, Murlocks have all formed their strongholds in other zones. Due to the tyranny of the Order of The Light, tribes have formed together and now are a threat to us. Many of the Old zones have changed to reflect this, and are now threatening and dangerous to us. But there is something different about how strong these foes have gotten. Something unnatural about their increased intelligence, and strength. Becoming united and now an actual threat within their new found zones doesnt add up.
We return from the Shadowlands expecting to be lauded as heroes as usual. Instead we are captured and imprisoned by The Order of The Light. We are taken before The leaders of The Order and Yrel purges us of the taint of the shadowlands. (Inevitable Removal of the Covenant Abilities and Soulbind Systems). We are then thrown into prison. En-route to an “Education Camp” some resistance fighters attempt to free us. We fight our way free and flee with them. We then make it to One of the 2 or 3 Giant Booty Bay/Goblin Ships off shore and begin to learn about what truly has happened. From here we must form a guerilla fighting force to battle the Order of The Light. Venture into zones to discover what is behind the changes to the lesser beings of Azeroth. Infiltrate our capital cities, to learn what The Order of Light really is. Discover disturbing secrets and practices of their “Education Camps”.