Kingdom of Stormwind

“In the past, we have relied on strength and steel to forge our way. We protect what we can, destroy what we must. But that is not the only way. If we are to ever restore this world, then there must come a time when the leaders of Azeroth are no longer the warriors, but instead the healers! Those who mend instead of those who break. Only then can we truly cure our deep ills and achieve lasting peace. Look above you! The heroes of old stand tall, and we honor and remember them well this day. But now look next to you! By your side, in this crowd, stand all the heroes of tomorrow! You… and you… and you. Each of you will play a part; each will make a difference; and in time, some will be honored on this day for deeds far greater than any we could possibly imagine! So, people of Stormwind! Let us unite this day. Let us renew our promise to uphold and protect the Light, and together we will face down this dark new storm and stand firm against it—as humanity always has… and humanity always will!”

— King Varian Wrynn
The Kingdom of Stormwind is a human kingdom controlling much of the southern continent of Azeroth, from Elwynn Forest and Westfall to Duskwood and the Redridge Mountains. Originally settled by descendants of the Arathi, Stormwind flourished until the First War when it was conquered and laid waste by the Orcish Horde. The survivors of that conflict, led by Anduin Lothar, sought refuge in Lordaeron, but were able to reclaim their homeland at the end of the Second War with the aid of the Alliance of Lordaeron. Since the fall of the kingdom of Lordaeron during the Third War, the kingdom of Stormwind has become the strongest bastion of humanity and the most powerful force in the Alliance.
Stormwind is ruled by the House of Wrynn from their court at Stormwind Keep. The throne is presently occupied by King Varian Wrynn. Also aiding in the governing of Stormwind is the House of Nobles: the bureaucracy of Stormwind's government that currently aids the king in the running of the kingdom's day to day affairs.

Demography and Population

Human - 75% Dwarf - 15% Gnome - 6% Night Elf - 3% Draenei - 1%

Capital

Stormwind City

Government System

Monarchy, Absolute

Power Structure

Autonomous area

Economic System

Market economy

Currency

Cartel standardized copper, silver, gold, and platinum coins. 100 copper makes 1 silver, 100 silver makes 1 gold, 100 gold makes 1 platinum. The bank of Stormwind also issues bank notes which can be redeemed for coins at either the Bank of Stormwind or the Bank of Ironforge.

Legislative Body

Legislature is dictated by the king, and is then written by the house of nobles. After the written law is approved by the king, it becomes active law.

Judicial Body

The king is responsible for enforcing the law, and appoints Magistrates to carry out the law in his stead. Typically a magistrate oversees a single region, and his interpretation of the law can be challenged only by the king.