The zone Hillsbrad Foothills, or simply 'Hillsbrad', contains quests mostly suited for Horde characters around the level of 20. Located in the southern end of the north island of (Eastern Kingdoms), the hills are home to the towns of Southshore and Hillsbrad (Alliance towns before the Cataclysm), and Tarren Mill (Horde). Some notable locations, such as Durnholde Keep and Azurelode Mine are also found here. Since Hillside lies outside of Thoradin's Wall, it was a crossroads between Alliance and Horde players, which made combat between the two factions likely.