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Gilneas is a large peninsula that juts into the sea south of western Lordaeron. Silverpine Forest lies to the northeast and [[Kul Tiras]] awaits across the sea to the south. [[Genn Greymane|Lord Genn Greymane]] never supported the Lordaeron Alliance in the Second War. Thus, after the war, he constructed the Greymane Wall: a massive barrier spanning the entire northern border. The enormous wall barricades Gilneas from Lordaeron. Gilneas does not allow anyone in or out, and because of this no one knows what has been transpiring there since the end of the Second War.
''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', 96
Gilneas is a large peninsula that juts into the sea south of western Lordaeron. Silverpine Forest lies to the northeast and [[Kul Tiras]] awaits across the sea to the south. [[Genn Greymane|Lord Genn Greymane]] never supported the Lordaeron Alliance in the Second War. Thus, after the war, he constructed the Greymane Wall: a massive barrier spanning the entire northern border. The enormous wall barricades Gilneas from Lordaeron. Gilneas does not allow anyone in or out, and because of this no one knows what has been transpiring there since the end of the Second War.
''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', 96
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It was later found that the [[Worgen]] curse swept mercilessly across the nation, turning many of its inhabitants into savage beasts. However, they were able to get their humanity back and rebuild the land. Following the ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm|Cataclysm]]'' and an [[Invasion of Gilneas|invasion]] by the [[Forsaken]], Gilneas rejoined the Alliance.
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/worgen.html
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It was later found that the [[Worgen]] curse swept mercilessly across the nation, turning many of its inhabitants into savage beasts. However, they were able to get their humanity back and rebuild the land. Following the ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm|Cataclysm]]'' and an [[Invasion of Gilneas|invasion]] by the [[Forsaken]], Gilneas rejoined the Alliance.
{{ref web|work=Old World of Warcraft: Cataclysm site (US)|url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/worgen.html|title=World of Warcraft: Cataclysm - Features - Worgen|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120416051839/http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/worgen.html|archivedate=16-Apr-2012}}
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==People and culture==
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== People and culture ==
[[File:Gilneans.jpg|thumb|Two human Gilneans in conversation.]]
[[File:Gilneans.jpg|thumb|Two human Gilneans in conversation.]]
A person from Gilneas is referred to as Gilnean.
A person from Gilneas is referred to as Gilnean.
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Lord Genn Greymane, a brawny warrior who is in his seventies, has ruled Gilneas for decades.
Lord Genn Greymane, a brawny warrior who is in his seventies, has ruled Gilneas for decades.
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==="The Old Ways"===
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=== "The Old Ways" ===
It is unclear how the Gilneans came to posses their druidic powers. Some believe that the night elves taught them, yet this must have been before the [[Greymane Wall]] was sealed, as the Gilnean druids were instrumental in saving their population during a famine after the Wall was closed and before the night elves arrived during the [[Cataclysm]].
It is unclear how the Gilneans came to posses their druidic powers. Some believe that the night elves taught them, yet this must have been before the [[Greymane Wall]] was sealed, as the Gilnean druids were instrumental in saving their population during a famine after the Wall was closed and before the night elves arrived during the [[Cataclysm]].
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*After the starting sequence of quests by [[Worgen (playable)|worgen players]], Gilneas in-game is largely and strangely inactive to all players. It can't only be seen with activity in the battleground, [[Battle for Gilneas]]. Unfortunately, [[Blizz]]ard says this is intentional to set the mood and theme of the {{cata-inline}} Cataclysm expansion.
{{ref web|work=Official Community > General Discussion forum (US)|url=http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/2416198033#11|title=#11 - Gilneas..............|author={{blizz}} [[Bashiok]]|date=26-Apr-2011 9:36 PM PDT}}
*After the starting sequence of quests by [[Worgen (playable)|worgen players]], Gilneas in-game is largely and strangely inactive to all players. It can't only be seen with activity in the battleground, [[Battle for Gilneas]]. Unfortunately, [[Blizz]]ard says this is intentional to set the mood and theme of the {{cata-inline}} Cataclysm expansion.
{{ref web|work=Official Community > General Discussion forum (US)|url=http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/2416198033#11|title=#11 - Gilneas..............|author={{blizz}} [[Bashiok]]|date=26-Apr-2011 9:36 PM PDT}}
*Before the announcement of the [[draenei]] as the Alliance race in ''[[World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade]]'', there was speculation that the worgen and Gilneas would enter the game at this stage. The rumour again came out in July 2009 with the revelation of worgen [[Hallow's End]] masks. It was finally confirmed at [[BlizzCon 2009]].
*Before the announcement of the [[draenei]] as the Alliance race in ''[[World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade]]'', there was speculation that the worgen and Gilneas would enter the game at this stage. The rumour again came out in July 2009 with the revelation of worgen [[Hallow's End]] masks. It was finally confirmed at [[BlizzCon 2009]].
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*In response to a question at [[BlizzCon]], [[Metzen]] mentioned that they had "forgotten" about Gilneas. Later, in an interview at 2009 New York Comic Con, he mentioned that Blizzard has some "very, very, very interesting plans for Gilneas", but he would not reveal any further details.
{{ref web|work=[[Blizzplanet]]|url=http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/chris_metzen_micky_neilson_pocket_star_books_lore_qa_video_interview|title=Chris Metzen & Micky Neilson Pocket Star Books Lore Q&A Video Interview|author=[http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/author/blizzplanetadmin Medievaldragon]|date=9-February-2009}}
It was revealed to be that the Gilneans had turned into worgen and have now joined the Alliance.
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*In response to a question at [[BlizzCon]], [[Metzen]] mentioned that they had "forgotten" about Gilneas. Later, in an interview at 2009 New York Comic Con, he mentioned that Blizzard has some "very, very, very interesting plans for Gilneas", but he would not reveal any further details.
{{ref web|work=[[Blizzplanet]]|url=http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/chris_metzen_micky_neilson_pocket_star_books_lore_qa_video_interview|title=Chris Metzen & Micky Neilson Pocket Star Books Lore Q&A Video Interview|author=[http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/author/blizzplanetadmin Medievaldragon]|date=9-February-2009}}
It was revealed to be that the Gilneans had turned into worgen and have now joined the Alliance.
*After [[Patch 3.1.0]], the loading screen/ship route from [[Menethil_Harbor|Menethil]] to [[Theramore]] no longer crosses Gilneas.
*After [[Patch 3.1.0]], the loading screen/ship route from [[Menethil_Harbor|Menethil]] to [[Theramore]] no longer crosses Gilneas.
*A coin fished from Dalaran's fountain called [[Genn's Copper Coin]] reads "Pah, the fountains in Gilneas could grant ten times as many wishes as Dalaran's!"
*A coin fished from Dalaran's fountain called [[Genn's Copper Coin]] reads "Pah, the fountains in Gilneas could grant ten times as many wishes as Dalaran's!"