Yak's Bend

Description
''So called because of the numerous yak herds that rove throughout the area, Yak's Bend is the last refuge for travelers who are about to undertake the rough passage through the Shiverpeaks. Because of its lower altitude, the weather here is somewhat less harsh, providing a place to rest, regroup, and re-equip.''

Getting there

 * Complete the Nolani Academy mission.
 * Travel north-east from Grendich Courthouse through Diessa Lowlands, Ascalon Foothills, and Traveler's Vale.

NPCs

 * Captain Osric
 * Tabor Woolridge
 * Grand Mason Stonecleaver
 * Sebedoh the Mesmer
 * Howland the Elementalist
 * Van the Warrior
 * Necromancer Morgan
 * Bromgar (Arena guard)
 * Willem (Priest of Balthazar)
 * Henchmen in Yak's Bend are Level 8
 * Alesia (Healer)
 * Claude (Cultist)
 * Dunham (Enchanter)
 * Little Thom (Brawler)
 * Orion (Mage)
 * Reyna (Archer)
 * Stefan (Fighter)
 * Collectors
 * Sadira Powell (Collector)
 * Merchants
 * Sauna (Merchant)
 * Breyshaw (Armor)
 * Hylas (Weapons)
 * Xunlai Agent

Quests

 * A Heart of Ice
 * Helping the Dwarves
 * The Missing Artisan
 * Renegade Necromancer
 * The Road to Borlis Pass
 * Securing the Vale
 * Shiverpeak Stragglers
 * The Stone Summit Champion
 * The Way is Blocked
 * The Wayward Monk

Exits

 * Traveler's Vale to the south.

Other
Yak's Bend is reached after the fourth mission (post-searing). It can also be reached with more difficulty by traversing the mountains (via The Breach, Diessa Lowlands, Ascalon Foothills, etc).

Previously, Yak's Bend was the first location where expert salvage kits and runes of holding could be purchased. It is the first location where the number of Henchmen permitted in a party is six. It has a skill quest for all six professions, and is the last point where different professions get different skill quests.