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'''Zephras Isle''' is the announced level 1–12 starting experience for the Skyborne. Skyborne choose Alliance or Horde at character creation.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What's Next recap], 12 September 2026. Retrieved 15 September 2026.</ref>
'''Zephras Isle''' is the Skyborne starting area for levels 1–12.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next panel recap], 12 September 2026. Reviewed 16 September 2026.</ref>


== Story premise ==
== Setting ==
The Skyborne settled in Skywall after fleeing Eldre'Thalas. Their elemental protectors have disappeared, and the pylons supporting the island are failing. The Windshapers, High Order, and Al'Aketh are competing for control.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-gb/news/24304071/world-of-warcraft-forever-found-photos-panel-recap Found Photos recap], 13 September 2026. Retrieved 15 September 2026.</ref>
Its Skywall refuge is failing after the disappearance of its elemental guardians. Windshapers, the High Order, and Al’Aketh contest the island.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-gb/news/24304071/world-of-warcraft-forever-found-photos-panel-recap Found Photos panel recap], 13 September 2026. Reviewed 16 September 2026.</ref>


== Access ==
== Before starting ==
The Skyborne race and its starting experience are included in the Skyborne Heroic Pack and the upgrades that include it.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-gb/news/24301508 Forever upgrade and access details], 12 September 2026. Retrieved 15 September 2026.</ref> See [[Beginner guide]] before choosing access options.
Access comes with the Skyborne Heroic Pack or an upgrade that includes it.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-gb/news/24301508 Forever upgrade and access details], 12 September 2026. Reviewed 16 September 2026.</ref> Check [[Beginner guide]] for the dated access information.


== Verification notes ==
A useful first-session record includes the selected faction, starting NPC, exact first quest title, and any transport that leaves the island. The wiki has not yet established a repeatable return route or whether every character can revisit the same areas.
'''Source checked on 15 September 2026; not tested in-game.''' Individual quests, route instructions, and NPC coordinates remain unrecorded. Document a quest's exact title and objectives together before adding it to [[Quests]].
== Evidence and limits ==
Reviewed on 16 September 2026. This is a preview reference, not an in-game check. Do not substitute another expansion’s Skywall map or quest sequence.


== Sources ==
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Revision as of 23:43, 16 September 2026

Source checkedVersion: BlizzCon preview (2026-09)Source
Zephras Isle
Zone reference
Zone type Starting zone
Region Not recorded
Minimum level 1
Maximum level 12
Explore this zone
NPCs No linked records yet.
Quests Coming of Age, Elemental Unrest, Harmony in Balance, Infestation Investigation, The Cirrusfly Queen
Dungeons No linked records yet.
Items No linked records yet.

Zephras Isle is the Skyborne starting area for levels 1–12.[1]

Setting

Its Skywall refuge is failing after the disappearance of its elemental guardians. Windshapers, the High Order, and Al’Aketh contest the island.[2]

Before starting

Access comes with the Skyborne Heroic Pack or an upgrade that includes it.[3] Check Beginner guide for the dated access information.

A useful first-session record includes the selected faction, starting NPC, exact first quest title, and any transport that leaves the island. The wiki has not yet established a repeatable return route or whether every character can revisit the same areas.

Evidence and limits

Reviewed on 16 September 2026. This is a preview reference, not an in-game check. Do not substitute another expansion’s Skywall map or quest sequence.

Sources

  1. Blizzard Entertainment, What’s Next panel recap, 12 September 2026. Reviewed 16 September 2026.
  2. Blizzard Entertainment, Found Photos panel recap, 13 September 2026. Reviewed 16 September 2026.
  3. Blizzard Entertainment, Forever upgrade and access details, 12 September 2026. Reviewed 16 September 2026.