Changes: Alcaz Island

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Alcaz tower — A shot of a destroyed Alliance tower on Alcaz Island

Alcaz island camp — The internment camp on Alcaz Island

Alcaz Island is a large island off the northeast coast of Dustwallow Marsh. Unlike the rest of the zone, it features tropical vegetation similar to the nearby Echo Isles. It is inhabited mostly by naga and hydras, which can be found in the water around the island.

Once a human settlement, naga have taken over Alcaz Island and seem to be protecting something. Rumors abound, but so far no one has uncovered what the naga may be hiding. Alcaz was a small human village with an underground tunnel system, and presumably the tunnel system might be where the naga are hiding whatever it is they are guarding. Hydras also dwell off the coast; these may be native to the area, or the naga may have summoned them.^[1]

While it is only a short swim from the coast, it can be rather dangerous since the monsters on and around the island are level 57-62 elite.

Under the surface of the island is a heavily guarded prison, where the missing king of Stormwind, Varian Wrynn was kept after his abduction by the Defias.

During the events surrounding the opening of the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj (in Patch 1.9), several changes occurred. A malicious gnome, Doctor Weavil arrived on the island with his flying machine, and now resides in the largest house of the island, guarded by several of his minions. At the same time, King Varian Wrynn disappeared from his prison cell. His former cell is now home to a naga called Tidelord Rrurgaz.

While you can attack Doctor Weavil, he has approximately 326K health, and after fighting him for about 15 seconds, he will mind control you and you will be his minion for two minutes. At that point he resumes his nap and, when the debuff expires, the fight starts over again.

Trivia

Alcaz island may be named after Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, California. There is another prison in the game with a name similar to Alcatraz Island: the Arcatraz in Tempest Keep.

Gallery

Alcaz Island from the air
Alcaz Island from the air

References

^ Lands of Mystery, pg. 37, 38

[Lands_of_Mystery_37,_38-1] Lands of Mystery, pg. 37, 38

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-'''Alcaz Island''' is a large island off the northeast coast of [[Dustwallow Marsh]]. Unlike the rest of the zone, it features tropical vegetation similar to the nearby [[Echo Isles]]. It is inhabited mostly by [[naga]]s, and [[hydra]]s can be found in the water around the island.
+[[Image:Alcaz island camp.jpg|thumb|The internment camp on Alcaz Island]]
+'''Alcaz Island''' is a large island off the northeast coast of [[Dustwallow Marsh]].  Unlike the rest of the zone, it features tropical vegetation similar to the nearby [[Echo Isles]].  It is inhabited mostly by [[naga]] and [[hydra]]s, which can be found in the water around the island.
-While it is only a short swim from the coast, it can be rather dangerous since the monsters on and around the island are level 57-62 elite.
+Once a human settlement, naga have taken over Alcaz Island and seem to be protecting something.  Rumors abound, but so far no one has uncovered what the naga may be hiding.  Alcaz was a small [[human]] village with an underground tunnel system, and presumably the tunnel system might be where the naga are hiding whatever it is they are guarding.  Hydras also dwell off the coast; these may be native to the area, or the naga may have summoned them.<ref name="Lands of Mystery 37, 38">''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', pg. 37, 38</ref>
-Under the surface of the island is a heavily guarded prison, where the missing king of Stormwind, [[Varian Wrynn]] was kept after his abduction by the [[Defias]].
+While it is only a short swim from the coast, it can be rather dangerous since the monsters on and around the island are level 57-62 [[elite creature|elite]].
-During the events surrounding the opening of the [[Gates of Ahn'Qiraj]] (in [[Patch 1.9 (Release Notes)|Patch 1.9]]), several changes occured. A malicious gnome, [[Doctor Weavil]] arrived on the island with his flying machine, and now resides in the largest house of the island, guarded by several of his minions. At the same time, King Varian Wrynn disappeared from his prison cell. It is unknown whether he was moved to a different prison or used the tumult caused by Dr. Weavil to escape. His current location remains a mystery, leading to many speculations. His former cell is now home to a naga called [[Tidelord Rrurgaz]].
+Under the surface of the island is a heavily guarded prison, where the missing king of [[Kingdom of Stormwind|Stormwind]], {{npc||Varian Wrynn}} was kept after his abduction by the [[Defias]].
+During the events surrounding the opening of the [[Gates of Ahn'Qiraj]] (in [[Patch 1.9 (Release Notes)|Patch 1.9]]), several changes occurred.  A malicious gnome, {{npc||Doctor Weavil}} arrived on the island with his flying machine, and now resides in the largest house of the island, guarded by several of his minions.  At the same time, King Varian Wrynn disappeared from his prison cell.  His former cell is now home to a naga called {{npc||Tidelord Rrurgaz}}.
+While you can attack Doctor Weavil, he has approximately 326K [[health]], and after fighting him for about 15 seconds, he will [[mind control]] you and you will be his minion for two minutes.  At that point he resumes his nap and, when the [[debuff]] expires, the fight starts over again.
+==See also==
+*[[The Missing Diplomat quest chain]]
+*[[The Scepter of the Shifting Sands quest chain]]
 ==Trivia==
-Alcaz island is probably named after [[wikipedia:Alcatraz Island|Alcatraz Island]] in San Fransisco Bay, California. There is another prison in the game with a similar name related to Alcatraz Island, the [[Arcatraz]] in [[Tempest Keep]].
+Alcaz island may be named after {{wplink|Alcatraz Island}} in San Francisco Bay, California.  There is another prison in the game with a name similar to Alcatraz Island: the [[Arcatraz]] in [[Tempest Keep]].
-Alcaz Island once belonged to [[Stormwind]].
-==Screenshots==
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
-<gallery>Image:Alcaz tower.jpg|A shot of a destroyed Alliance tower on Alcaz Island
+File:Dustwallow 070910 013415 - Alcaz Island - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|{{C-inline}} Alcaz Island from the air
+File:Dustwallow 070910 013435 - Alcaz Island - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|{{C-inline}} Alcaz Island from the air
 </gallery>
+==References==
-{{Dustwallow Marsh}}
+{{Reflist}}
+{{Dustwallow Marsh}}
 [[Category:Islands]]
+[[Category:Elite areas]]

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