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| − | + | | name = Thorium Brotherhood |
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| − | + | | image = Thorium Point.jpg |
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| + | | faction = Neutral |
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| − | | races = {{Race|Dark Iron Dwarf }} |
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| + | | leader = {{NPC||Overseer Oilfist|icon=DarkIron Male}} |
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| − | | membership = 100 |
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| + | | leaders = {{NPC||Malyfous Darkhammer|icon=DarkIron Male}} |
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| − | | base = [[Thorium Point]], [[Searing Gorge]] |
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| + | | races = {{Race|DarkIronDwarf}} |
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| − | | leader = [[Overseer Oilfist]] |
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| − | + | | base = [[Thorium Point]] |
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| + | | theater = [[Searing Gorge]], [[Burning Steppes]], [[Blackrock Mountain]] |
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| − | | factions = Neutral |
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| + | | affiliation = [[Independent]] |
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| − | | alignment = [[Alignment|Chaotic Neutral]]<ref name="Dark Factions 160">''[[Dark Factions]]'', pg. 160</ref> |
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| − | + | | quartermaster = {{NPC||Lokhtos Darkbargainer|icon=DarkIron Male}} |
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| − | + | | rewards = [[Plans: Nightfall]]<br/> [[Plans: Ebon Hand]]<br /> [[Plans: Blackguard]] |
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| + | | status = Active |
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| + | {{QuoteWiki|Ever heard of the Thorium Brotherhood? Sure we might look a lot like [[Dark Iron clan|those dwarves]] down in the [[Searing Gorge|gorge]], or in [[Blackrock Depths]], but trust me: we're not anything like them.<br>Those scoundrels dug too deep, and now they serve a darker force: [[Ragnaros]], the Firelord. We're happy to be more independent of will and purpose, although most of the time our purpose ends up being the prevention of whatever trouble they're causing.|[[Burrian Coalpart]]}} |
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| − | The '''[[Thorium]] Brotherhood''' is a group of [[dwarves]] who have split from the [[Dark Iron clan]]. On the cliffs overlooking the region called the [[Cauldron]], in the far north of the [[Searing Gorge]], the dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood have established a base of operations, [[Thorium Point]]. From here, they keep a close eye on the Dark Iron dwarves' activities in the Searing Gorge and beyond. Adventurers seeking out Thorium Point will find that the dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood hold great rewards for those who aid them in their never ending struggle against their former brethren. |
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| + | The '''Thorium Brotherhood''' ('''TB Ltd.'''<ref>[[A Binding Contract]]</ref>) is a group of [[Dark Iron dwarf|Dark Iron dwarves]] who are not members of the [[Dark Iron clan]]. On the cliffs overlooking the region called the [[Cauldron]], in the far north of the [[Searing Gorge]], the dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood have established a base of operations, [[Thorium Point]]. From here, they keep a close eye on the Dark Iron dwarves' activities in the Searing Gorge and beyond. Adventurers seeking out Thorium Point will find that the dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood hold great rewards for those who aid them in their never ending struggle against their former brethren. |
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The Thorium Brotherhood comprises many exceptionally talented craftsmen, and the blacksmiths of the Brotherhood are rumored to be among the finest Azeroth has ever seen. They possess the knowledge required to make the arms and armaments of [[Ragnaros]], the [[Fire Lord]], but lack the manpower to obtain the materials required for the crafting. It is rumored that one member of the Thorium Brotherhood has been empowered to trade the dwarves' fabled recipes and plans with those who can prove their loyalty to the Brotherhood. Of course, proving one's loyalty at some point may include venturing to the heart of the [[Molten Core]], the domain of Ragnaros, the Fire Lord himself, to supply the dwarves with the rare raw materials found there. A daunting task, no doubt, but gaining access to the Thorium Brotherhood's secrets should prove to be a reward well worth the effort. |
The Thorium Brotherhood comprises many exceptionally talented craftsmen, and the blacksmiths of the Brotherhood are rumored to be among the finest Azeroth has ever seen. They possess the knowledge required to make the arms and armaments of [[Ragnaros]], the [[Fire Lord]], but lack the manpower to obtain the materials required for the crafting. It is rumored that one member of the Thorium Brotherhood has been empowered to trade the dwarves' fabled recipes and plans with those who can prove their loyalty to the Brotherhood. Of course, proving one's loyalty at some point may include venturing to the heart of the [[Molten Core]], the domain of Ragnaros, the Fire Lord himself, to supply the dwarves with the rare raw materials found there. A daunting task, no doubt, but gaining access to the Thorium Brotherhood's secrets should prove to be a reward well worth the effort. |
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| + | ==In World of Warcraft== |
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| − | ==History== |
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| + | ===Summary=== |
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| − | The Thorium Brotherhood predates the [[War of the Three Hammers]]. Originally, it was merely one of the numerous craft guilds operating in Ironforge. Though skilled craftsmen, the members of the Brotherhood were always worried that another guild possessed secrets that they didn't. The Brotherhood would often acquire a competitor's goods, and try to reverse-engineer them. It was thus that they discovered the secrets of enchantment — absorbing the magic from an item as you destroy it, and channeling that magic into a new item. |
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| + | The Thorium Brotherhood are an elite group of craftsmen who can reveal a number of [[epic]] recipes if you gain enough faction [[reputation]] with them. They are former [[Dark Iron clan|Dark Iron dwarves]] who have left [[Blackrock Depths]] to explore (exploit) the world.<ref>[[Evonice Sootsmoker#Quotes]]</ref> All players start off at Neutral (0) reputation with them. |
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| − | During the War of the Three Hammers, the Thorium Brotherhood naturally sided with the Dark Iron clan. When Ragnaros enslaved the Dark Irons, the Firelord sent what remained of the Thorium Brotherhood to work his forges along with many of their kin. |
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| − | While most Dark Iron dwarves were resigned to enslavement (after all, they were still doing what they were doing before, and now they had a powerful patron), not so the Thorium Brotherhood. To the members of this guild, their great talents were being wasted mass-producing weapons for the Firelord's armies. Thus, Oilfist (former apprentice to Overseer [[Lokhtos Darkbargainer]]) devised a plan of escape. With their knowledge of enchanting and their access to the forges, the dwarves crafted, under the noses of their taskmasters, weapons, armor and tools that allowed them to escape Blackrock Depths. |
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| − | Every free Dark Iron dwarf got as far away from Blackrock Spire as they could. The Thorium Brotherhood would have as well, except that the formulas they possessed all required components found only under or around Blackrock Mountain. Thus, they were compelled to set up shop across the Searing Gorge from their former home. Using the formulas they have created or acquired, they make enchanted weapons and armor for anyone who can meet their exorbitant prices.<ref name="Dark Factions 160"/> |
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| − | ==Relationships== |
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| − | The dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood are skilled craftsmen with access to unique enchantments, and people from all affiliations come to buy their wares. The Brotherhood has no qualms about dealing with anyone who can meet their prices, going even so far as to arm both sides of the same conflict. However, just because the Thorium Brotherhood trades with anyone doesn't mean they're friendly. If the Brotherhood decides that you're competition, there's no trick to which they won't stoop to maintain their market share.<ref name="Dark Factions 160"/> |
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| − | ==Organization== |
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| − | The leader of the Thorium Brotherhood is called the overseer. Other members of the guild are ranked as apprentices, journeymen, and master smiths as befits their skill. Members within each rank are nominally equal and all members are expected to contribute both in the workshops and in defense of Thorium Point.<ref name="Dark Factions 160-161">''[[Dark Factions]]'', pg. 160-161</ref> |
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| − | ===Military=== |
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| − | As a craft guild the Thorium Brotherhood has no need for a permanent military arm. On the other hand the Searing Gorge is a dangerous region and the Brotherhood is well aware of the threat presented by wild beasts, elementals and even their fellow Dark Iron dwarves. All members of the guild are required to spend at least some time on the walls as lookouts. The skill-based ranking system of the guild extends even into defense of Thorium Point. Master smiths serve as watch commanders, while journeymen and apprentices do the actual patrolling of the walls. |
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| − | Nearly all members of the Thorium Brotherhood start as experts, rogues or warriors. In order to rise above the level of apprentice, a guild member must have at least one level in the martial enchanter prestige class. Dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood maximize their ranks in one or more Craft skills, usually armor or weaponsmithing. Though their focus is on making arms, members of the Thorium Brotherhood are no slouches when it comes to using them, either. Naturally, they have many quality weapons and armors on hand. |
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| − | If the Thorium Brotherhood has need of additional troops — especially for missions outside their holdings — their solution is the same as for any other problem: they contract out. Like suppliers, most of these mercenaries work for finished goods rather than cash; indeed, many of them have previous experience as suppliers for the Brotherhood. Generally these missions are defensive in nature — culling a herd of salamanders in the Searing Gorge or routing bandits who interfere with trade. On occasion, though, these dwarves reveal their vindictive streaks and hire mercenaries to strike against their "competitors" through sabotage and even slaughter. At the moment this enmity is focused on the Dark Iron dwarves still in Blackrock Depths; but as their operations expand the Thorium Brotherhood is likely to find new competitors to torment, and this might bring their mercenaries in conflict with the heroes. The Brotherhood's use of mercenaries allows them to distance themselves from such underhanded tactics, and victims may have a hard time linking the Brotherhood to these attacks.<ref name="Dark Factions 186">''[[Dark Factions]]'', pg. 186</ref> |
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| − | == Reputation as of Cata == |
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| − | Completely changed. |
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| − | 4480/21000 revered from just doing all quests in zone - not counting crumb quests. |
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| − | Once all quests are complete the [[Master Smith Burninate]] has two repeatable quests. |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|48|Gaining Acceptance}} 4 Dark Iron Residue 60 rep |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|48|Gaining Even More Acceptance}} 100 Dark Iron Residue 1500 rep |
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| − | 11 * 1000 Dark Iron Residue to get to 20980. Total of 11008 or so Dark Iron Residue seems to be enough to get exalted. |
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| − | Remainder of quest, faction info is obsolete. Unknown regarding black smithing. |
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| − | == Summary == |
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| − | The Thorium Brotherhood are an elite group of craftsmen who can reveal a number of [[epic]] recipes if you gain enough faction [[reputation]] with them. They are former [[Dark Iron Dwarves]] who have left [[Blackrock Depths]] to explore (exploit) the world. All players start off at Neutral (0) reputation with them. |
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| − | * The Thorium Brotherhood have a base camp in [[Searing Gorge]], [[Thorium Point]] (added in Patch 1.5). |
+ | * The Thorium Brotherhood have a base camp in [[Searing Gorge]], [[Thorium Point]] (added in Patch 1.5). |
| − | * [[Master Smith Burninate] |
+ | * [[Master Smith Burninate]] at [[Thorium Point]] gives repeatable quests for Revered to Exalted reputation. |
| − | * [[Derotain Mudsipper] |
+ | * [[Derotain Mudsipper]] in [[Gadgetzan]] is also a member. |
| − | * [[Lokhtos Darkbargainer] |
+ | * [[Lokhtos Darkbargainer]], in the Grim Guzzler (tavern) in [[Blackrock Depths]], gives quests that raise reputation by turning in drops from [[Molten Core]], and is also the vendor for the tradeskill recipes. |
| − | * [[Malyfous Darkhammer] |
+ | * [[Malyfous Darkhammer]] in [[Everlook]]. |
There are recipes for [[Tailoring]] and [[Enchanting]], as well as each specialization of [[Leatherworking]] and [[Blacksmithing]]. Each of the recipes requires some components from the [[Molten Core]]. A minor [[Alchemy]] recipe, {{loot|common|Transmute: Elemental Fire}}, which is useful for raids that frequently visit the [[Molten Core]], is available as well. |
There are recipes for [[Tailoring]] and [[Enchanting]], as well as each specialization of [[Leatherworking]] and [[Blacksmithing]]. Each of the recipes requires some components from the [[Molten Core]]. A minor [[Alchemy]] recipe, {{loot|common|Transmute: Elemental Fire}}, which is useful for raids that frequently visit the [[Molten Core]], is available as well. |
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| + | ==Reputation== |
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| − | == Thorium Point quests == |
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| + | As of Cataclysm, gaining reputation with the Thorium Brotherhood has become much easier. |
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| − | Located near the northwest corner of [[Searing Gorge]]. There is an alliance flightpath here, which connects to both [[Ironforge]] and [[Morgan's Vigil]], [[Burning Steppes]], and a Horde flightpath which connects to [[Flame Crest]], [[Burning Steppes]] and [[Kargath]], [[Badlands]]. There is a wanted poster and 3 questgivers that assign 9 quests. As of patch 3.3.2, you get 250 Reputation Points for each of these quests at any level. One of these quests ("What the Flux??") has to be completed before reaching honored, which is explained more below. |
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| + | ===Reputation guide=== |
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| − | *{{questlong|neutral|48|JOB OPPORTUNITY: Culling the Competition}} |
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| + | ===={{Reputation|Neutral}} up to {{Reputation|Revered}}==== |
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| − | *{{questlong|neutral|48|STOLEN: Smithing Tuyere and Lookout's Spyglass}} |
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| + | * You start quests at the [[Thorium Advance]], in the eastern part of the zone. You then make your way to [[Thorium Point]] and eventually to the [[Iron Summit]]. |
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| − | *{{questlong|neutral|49|Curse These Fat Fingers}} |
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| + | * Starting from {{Reputation|Neutral}}, the full quest line, including one of the three breadcrumbs, [[Look at the Size of It!]] and [[Mouton Flamestar (quest)]] will bring you to 5560/21000 {{Reputation|Revered}}. |
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| − | *{{questlong|neutral|49|Fiery Menace!}} |
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| − | *{{questlong|Neutral|49|Incendosaurs? Whateverosaur is More Like It}} |
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| − | *{{questlong|neutral|50+|WANTED: Overseer Maltorius}} |
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| − | *{{questlong|Neutral|49|Kill 'Em With Sleep Deprivation}} |
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| − | *{{questlong|Neutral|50|Look at the Size of It!}} |
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| − | *{{questlong|Neutral|50|What the Flux?|What the Flux??}} |
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| + | ===={{Reputation|Revered}} up to {{Reputation|Exalted}}==== |
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| − | After completing "What the Flux??", you may complete three repeatable reputation quests. Each of these requires 2 {{loot|common|Incendosaur Scales}} and 1 {{loot|common|Coal}} (purchasable from [[Master Smith Burninate]] for 5s), as well as the named item. Each of these rewards 25 reputation and is repeatable until Friendly. |
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| + | * Turn in stacks of [[Dark Iron Residue]] x4 for 60 rep ([[Gaining Acceptance]]) |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|46|Restoring Fiery Flux Supplies via Heavy Leather}} requires 10 {{loot|common|Heavy Leather}}. |
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| + | * Turn in stacks of [[Dark Iron Residue]] x100 for 1,500 rep ([[Gaining Even More Acceptance]]) |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|46|Restoring Fiery Flux Supplies via Iron}} requires 4 {{loot|common|Iron Bar}}. |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|46|Restoring Fiery Flux Supplies via Kingsblood}} requires 4 {{loot|common|Kingsblood}}. |
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| + | ====Fully {{Reputation|Exalted}}==== |
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| − | After reaching Friendly, you may complete one of two repeatable quests to reach Honored. The first requires 4 {{loot|common|Dark Iron Residue}} (a common drop from Blackrock Depths) per turn-in, and gives 25 reputation per turn-in. The second requires 100 Dark Iron Residue per turn-in, and is functionally equivalent to completing the first quest 25 times. |
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| + | Gather up any of the required crafting mats for [[Lokhtos Darkbargainer]]'s repeatable quests at the [[Grim Guzzler]] in [[Blackrock Depths]]. Of these, {{item|Fiery Core|Fiery Cores}}, {{item|Lava Core|Lava Cores}} and [[Core Leather]] is recommended due to relative ease of access. |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|46|Gaining Acceptance}} |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|46|Gaining Even More Acceptance}} |
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| + | ====Optional==== |
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| − | The following quest can only be done during the 10-hour Opening of the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj [[World Event]], and they require you to kill 3 huge bosses in Silithus that can (apparently) only be killed by a very long raid [[graveyard zerg]]. |
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| + | By having a [[Sulfuron Ingot]] (from [[Golemagg the Incinerator]] in [[Molten Core]]) in your inventory, you can trigger Lokhtos Darkbargainer's quest [[A Binding Contract]], which will net you 4,000 rep and [[Plans: Sulfuron Hammer]]. In terms of pure reputation gain, doing the quest is not worth it as you would be using a rare raid drop item, and it could possibly take weeks of runs for a character to get another. If however you plan to learn the recipe or sell it on the [[auction house]], the rep just may be a nice bonus you can take into account for your reputation gains. |
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| − | *{{questlong|neutral|60|Secrets of the Colossus - Regal}} - 1000 reputation with Thorium Brotherhood |
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| + | ===Lokhtos Darkbargainer=== |
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| − | Players start out neutral with Thorium Brotherhood |
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| + | [[Lokhtos Darkbargainer]] is found in the [[Blackrock Depths]] bar. Turning in different items to him rewards reputation with the Brotherhood. |
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| − | ! style="{{CSS Reptable Yellowheader}}" | Neutral |
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| − | ! style="{{CSS Reptable Greenheader}}" | Friendly |
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| − | ! style="{{CSS Reptable Greenheader}}" | Honored |
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| − | ! style="{{CSS Reptable Greenheader}}" | Revered |
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| − | ! style="{{CSS Reptable Greenheader}}" | Exalted |
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| − | ! Rep |
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| − | ! Notes |
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| − | ! rowspan=11 | Repeatable<br />Quests |
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| − | | {{Reptable Spanbar|1={{questlong|Neutral|45|Restoring Fiery Flux Supplies via Kingsblood}} {{quest|Restoring Fiery Flux Supplies via Kingsblood|(R)}}}} |
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| − | | 25 |
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| − | | [[Incendosaur Scales]] x2 [[Kingsblood]] x4 [[Coal]] x1 |
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| − | | {{Reptable Spanbar|1={{questlong|Neutral|45|Restoring Fiery Flux Supplies via Iron}} {{quest|Restoring Fiery Flux Supplies via Iron|(R)}}}} |
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| − | | 25 |
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| − | | [[Incendosaur Scales]] x2 [[Iron Bar]] x4 [[Coal]] x1 |
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| − | | {{Reptable Spanbar|1={{questlong|Neutral|45|Restoring Fiery Flux Supplies via Heavy Leather}} {{quest|Restoring Fiery Flux Supplies via Heavy Leather|(R)}}}} |
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| − | | 25 |
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| − | | [[Incendosaur Scales]] x2 [[Heavy Leather]] x10 [[Coal]] x1 |
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| − | | {{Reptable Spanbar|1={{questlong|Neutral|45|Gaining Acceptance}} {{quest|Gaining Acceptance|(R)}}}} |
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| − | | 25 |
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| − | | [[Dark Iron Residue]] x4 |
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| − | | {{Reptable Spanbar|1={{questlong|Neutral|45|Gaining Even More Acceptance}} {{quest|Gaining Even More Acceptance|(R)}}}} |
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| − | | 625 |
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| − | | [[Dark Iron Residue]] x100 |
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| − | | colspan=5 |{{Reptable Spanbar|1={{questlong|Neutral|60|Favor Amongst the Brotherhood, Dark Iron Ore}} {{quest|Favor Amongst the Brotherhood, Dark Iron Ore|(R)}}}} |
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| − | | ? |
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| − | | [[Dark Iron Ore]] x10 |
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| − | | colspan=5 |{{Reptable Spanbar|1={{questlong|Neutral|60|Favor Amongst the Brotherhood, Core Leather}} {{quest|Favor Amongst the Brotherhood, Core Leather|(R)}}}} |
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| − | | 1400 |
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| − | | [[Core Leather]] x2 |
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| − | | colspan=5 |{{Reptable Spanbar|1={{questlong|Neutral|60|Favor Amongst the Brotherhood, Blood of the Mountain}} {{quest|Favor Amongst the Brotherhood, Blood of the Mountain|(R)}}}} |
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| − | | [[Blood of the Mountain]] x1 |
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| − | | colspan=5 |{{Reptable Spanbar|1={{questlong|Neutral|60|Favor Amongst the Brotherhood, Fiery Core}} {{quest|Favor Amongst the Brotherhood, Fiery Core|(R)}}}} |
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| − | | 2000 |
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| − | | [[Fiery Core]] x1 |
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| − | | colspan=5 |{{Reptable Spanbar|1={{questlong|Neutral|60|Favor Amongst the Brotherhood, Lava Core}} {{quest|Favor Amongst the Brotherhood, Lava Core|(R)}}}} |
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| − | | 2000 |
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| − | | [[Lava Core]] x1 |
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| + | * [[Dark Iron Ore]] x10 for 1,200 rep |
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| − | ===See also=== |
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| + | * [[Core Leather]] x2 for 1,400 rep |
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| − | *For Blacksmiths, there is also a series of quests in [[Tanaris]], see [[Derotain Mudsipper]] (''Requires at least level 50 and 265 [[Blacksmithing]])'' |
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| + | * [[Fiery Core]] x1 for 2,000 rep |
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| + | * [[Lava Core]] x1 for 2,000 rep |
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| + | * [[Blood of the Mountain]] x1 for 2,000 rep |
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| + | At each new reputation level, Lokhtos offers a new set of recipes. These recipes require some combination of the same items that give reputation rewards. |
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| − | == Reputation guide == |
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| − | === Phase 1: {{reputation|Neutral}} === |
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| − | # Complete {{questlong||50|What the Flux?}}. +250 rep. (250 / 3000) |
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| − | # Collect 220 {{loot|common|Incendosaur Scale}}. These can be found at [[The Cauldron]] inside the cave at the bottom. These mobs commonly drop multiple scales per kill. |
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| − | # Collect 110 {{loot|common|Coal|Coal}} purchased from engineering or mining vendors at {{cost|s=5}}each ({{cost|s=4}}if {{reputation|revered}}) or can be found sporadically off of mobs. |
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| − | # Collect either 440 {{loot|common|Kingsblood}} ''or'' 440 {{loot|common|Iron Bar}} ''or'' 1100 {{loot|common|Heavy Leather}}. The cheapest will probably be Kingsblood, though it will depend on your server. You can also collect any variation of these quantities, so long as you meet the specific per unit of the turn-in. |
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| − | # At Master Smith Burninate, 2 Scales, coal plus the gathering profession supply can be turned in for 25 rep each: |
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| − | ## {{questlong||60|Restoring Fiery Flux Supplies via Heavy Leather}} (10 gathering items) |
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| − | ## {{questlong||60|Restoring Fiery Flux Supplies via Iron}} (4 gathering items) |
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| − | ## {{questlong||60|Restoring Fiery Flux Supplies via Kingsblood}} (4 gathering items) |
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| − | # Complete the appropriate turn-in quests until you are {{reputation|friendly}}. +2750 rep total. (3000 / 3000) |
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| + | {{:Lokhtos Darkbargainer}} |
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| − | === Phase 2: {{reputation|Friendly}} === |
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| − | # Collect 1056× {{loot|common|Dark Iron Residue}}. These can be found on the mobs within [[Blackrock Depths]]; they drop from just about anything with an "Anvilrage" prefix, as well as from the Bloodhounds, the Blazing Fireguards, etc. These used to go for quite a bit, but after the release of [[World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade]], their value has dropped tremendously and are easily obtained on the Auction House. |
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| − | # Complete {{questlong||60|Gaining Even More Acceptance}} (100 Dark Iron Residue 625 rep 9 Turn ins) carefully all the way to around 5625/6000 Friendly. |
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| − | # Complete {{questlong||60|Gaining Acceptance}} (4 Dark Iron Residue 25 rep 14 turn ins) 5975/6000 Friendly. |
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| − | # Then Complete one final {{questlong||60|Gaining Even More Acceptance}} (100 Dark Iron Residue) to get 600/12000 Honored. |
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| + | Of the gifts, Dark Iron Ore can be mined in the [[Blackrock Depths]] and [[Molten Core]] (After patch 1.7 Dark Iron Ore used to occasionally appear in the [[Searing Gorge]] and the [[Burning Steppes]]. However, as of the launch of Cataclysm, Dark Iron Ore no longer spawns outside of [[Blackrock Depths]] and [[Molten Core]].) The Blood of the Mountain is a rare gem from the same veins. Fiery Cores and Lava Cores drop in the [[Molten Core]]. Core Leather can be skinned from [[core hound]]s and [[Magmadar]] in the Molten Core and. These require [[Skinning]] of 310 or 315 respectively. Prior to the Burning Crusade expansion, skinning of over 300 required [[Pip's Skinner]], a dagger which drops in [[Blackrock Spire]] from [[The Beast]] (prior to Cataclysm, another option was the {{loot|rare|Zulian Slicer}}, a sword which dropped in [[Zul'Gurub]] from High Priest Thekal, the Tiger Aspect. It is no longer available to players, now that Zul'Gurub has been converted to a level 85 heroic dungeon). Having the +5 skinning enchant on gloves helps reduce failed chances on core hounds or is required for skinning [[Magmadar]] if you do not have both skinning knives or the Burning Crusade expansion. |
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| − | === Phase 3: {{reputation|Honored}} === |
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| − | # Complete the other eight Thorium Brotherhood quests: +250 rep each total of 2000 netting close to 2600/12000 Honored. |
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| − | #* {{questlong||48|JOB OPPORTUNITY: Culling the Competition}} |
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| − | #* {{questlong||48|STOLEN: Smithing Tuyere and Lookout's Spyglass}} |
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| − | #* {{questlong||49|Curse These Fat Fingers}} |
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| − | #* {{questlong||49|Fiery Menace!}} |
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| − | #* {{questlong||49|Incendosaurs? Whateverosaur is More Like It}} |
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| − | #* {{questlong|Neutral|49|Kill 'Em With Sleep Deprivation}} |
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| − | #* {{questlong|Neutral|50|Look at the Size of It!}} |
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| − | #* {{questlong||50|WANTED: Overseer Maltorius}}. |
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| + | {{rfg-section|4.0.3a}} |
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| − | === Phase 4: Completing {{reputation|revered}} or {{reputation|exalted}} === |
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| + | It was recommended that you do the Thorium Point quests first to get to Honored and then the Imperial Plate Armor quests to get partway to Revered before starting the turnins to Lokhtos. |
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| − | The rest of the turn-ins must be done to [[Lokhtos Darkbargainer]], at the [[Grim Guzzler]], within [[Blackrock Depths]]. You need to be level 60 to have access to the quests, however. He will take 10× {{loot|common|Dark Iron Ore}} (+75 rep each), 2× {{loot|common|Core Leather}} (+350 rep each), 1× {{loot|rare|Fiery Core}} (+500 rep each), 1× {{loot|rare|Lava Core}} (+500 rep each), and 1× {{loot|Uncommon|Blood of the Mountain}} (+500 rep each). These are all repeatable, and can be done in any order. Dark Iron Ore can be mined within Blackrock Depths, but are also sporadically found around Burning Steppes and Searing Gorge. Core Leather are Skinned from mobs in Molten Core. Both Fiery Cores and Lava Cores are drops within Molten Core. Blood of the Mountain can be Mined from nodes in the Blackrock Mountain vicinity. |
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| + | ===Malyfous Darkhammer=== |
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| − | Rinse and repeat to {{reputation|revered}} or {{reputation|exalted}}, as desired. |
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| + | [[Malyfous Darkhammer]] is another member of the Brotherhood, found in [[Winterspring]]. |
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| + | {{rfg-section|4.0.3a}} |
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| + | He gives the quest [[Fiery Plate Gauntlets|Fiery Plate Gauntlets]]. It isn't known whether more quests with him are unlocked with higher reputation level, but neither of these quests give Thorium Brotherhood faction [[reputation]]. |
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| + | ===Damek Bloombeard {{cata-inline}}=== |
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| − | == Important NPCs == |
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| + | [[Damek Bloombeard]] is a member who can be found in the [[Firelands]] at the [[Molten Front]] where he and his partner [[Ricket]] are supporting the [[Guardians of Hyjal]] to defeat Ragnaros. He becomes available to players upon completing the [[Druids of the Talon (quest)]] and [[The Shadow Wardens]] offered by [[Malfurion Stormrage]]. To access Bloombeard's wares you'll also have to complete [[Additional Armaments]] offered by Bloombeard himself. All three quests require 425x [[Mark of the World Tree]] combined, which will take a few weeks to acquire. Bloombeard's wares include armor and blueprints for Blacksmithing and Engineering. |
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| − | === Derotain Mudsipper === |
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| − | [[Derotain Mudsipper]] is located in [[Gadgetzan]]. If your level is high enough (50) and Blacksmithing skill is high enough (265), he will give you the seven recipes for [http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/itemset.html?setid=321 Imperial Plate] in exchange for multiple stacks of [[Thorium Bar]]s. |
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| − | * {{quest|Imperial Plate Belt|Imperial Plate Belt}} (10 bars) |
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| − | * {{quest|Imperial Plate Boots|Imperial Plate Boots}} (20 bars) |
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| − | * {{quest|Imperial Plate Bracer|Imperial Plate Bracer}} (10 bars) |
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| − | * {{quest|Imperial Plate Chest|Imperial Plate Chest}} (30 bars) |
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| − | * {{quest|Imperial Plate Helm|Imperial Plate Helm}} (25 bars) |
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| − | * {{quest|Imperial Plate Leggings|Imperial Plate Leggings}} (30 bars) |
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| − | * {{quest|Imperial Plate Shoulders|Imperial Plate Shoulders}} (10 bars) |
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| + | ==In the RPG== |
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| − | The set gives these bonuses as more pieces are worn: |
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| − | * 2: +100 Armor. |
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| + | ===History=== |
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| − | * 4: +28 Attack Power. |
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| + | The Thorium Brotherhood predates the [[War of the Three Hammers]]. Originally, it was merely one of the numerous craft guilds operating in Ironforge. Though skilled craftsmen, the members of the Brotherhood were always worried that another guild possessed secrets that they didn’t. The Brotherhood would often acquire a competitor’s goods, and try to reverse-engineer them. It was thus that they discovered the secrets of enchantment — absorbing the magic from an item as you destroy it, and channeling that magic into a new item. |
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| − | * 6: +18 Stamina. |
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| + | During the War of the Three Hammers, the Thorium Brotherhood naturally sided with the Dark Iron clan. When Ragnaros enslaved the Dark Irons, the Firelord sent what remained of the Thorium Brotherhood to work his forges along with many of their kin. |
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| − | To complete all of the Imperial Plate quests, you will need a total of 135 Thorium bars, or 6.75 stacks. No other materials are required for the quests. |
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| + | While most Dark Iron dwarves were resigned to enslavement (after all, they were still doing what they were doing before, and now they had a powerful patron), not so the Thorium Brotherhood. To the members of this guild, their great talents were being wasted mass-producing weapons for the Firelord’s armies. Thus, Oilfist (former apprentice to Overseer [[Lokhtos Darkbargainer]]) devised a plan of escape. With their knowledge of enchanting and their access to the forges, the dwarves crafted, under the noses of their taskmasters, weapons, armor and tools that allowed them to escape Blackrock Depths. |
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| − | You get 250 Reputation points for agreeing to the exchanges and then 250-500 Reputation points for each plan for a total of 2850 Reputation points. |
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| + | Every free Dark Iron dwarf got as far away from Blackrock Spire as they could. The Thorium Brotherhood would have as well, except that the formulas they possessed all required components found only under or around Blackrock Mountain. Thus, they were compelled to set up shop across the Searing Gorge from their former home. Using the formulas they have created or acquired, they make enchanted weapons and armor for anyone who can meet their exorbitant prices.<ref name="Dark Factions 160">''[[Dark Factions]]'', pg. 160</ref> |
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| − | === Lokhtos Darkbargainer === |
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| − | [[Lokhtos Darkbargainer]] is found in the [[Blackrock Depths]] bar. Turning in different items to him rewards reputation with the Brotherhood. |
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| − | * Ten {{loot|good|Dark Iron}} Ores for 75 Reputation Points. |
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| − | * Two {{loot|good|Core Leather}} for 350 points. |
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| − | * One {{loot|rare|Fiery Core}} for 500 points. |
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| − | * One {{loot|rare|Lava Core}} for 500 points. |
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| − | * One {{loot|Uncommon|Blood of the Mountain}} for 500 points. |
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| − | It is recommended that you do the Thorium Point quests first to get to Honored and then the Imperial Plate Armor quests to get partway to Revered before starting these turnins to Lokhtos. |
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| + | ===Relationships=== |
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| − | Of the gifts, {{loot|common|Dark Iron Ore}} can be mined in the [[Blackrock Depths]] and [[Molten Core]]. As of patch 1.7 {{loot|common|Dark Iron Ore}} will also occasionally appear in the [[Searing Gorge]] and the [[Burning Steppes]]. The {{loot|Uncommon|Blood of the Mountain}} is a rare gem from the same veins. {{loot|rare|Fiery Core}} and {{loot|rare|Lava Core}} drops in the [[Molten Core]]. {{loot|good|Core Leather}} can be skinned from level 62 Ancient Core Hounds in the Molten Core or as of 1.8 patch [[Magmadar]]. These require [[Skinning]] of 310 or 315 respectively. Without the Burning Crusade expansion, skinning of over 300 is attained via {{loot|rare|Finkle's Skinner}}, a dagger which drops in [[Blackrock Spire]] from The Beast, or the {{loot|rare|Zulian Slicer}}, a sword which drops in [[Zul'Gurub]] from High Priest Thekal, the Tiger Aspect. Both give +10 skinning. Having the +5 skinning enchant on gloves helps reduce failed chances on Ancient Core Hounds or is required for skinning [[Magmadar]] if you do not have both skinning knives or the Burning Crusade expansion. |
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| + | The dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood are skilled craftsmen with access to unique enchantments, and people from all affiliations come to buy their wares. The Brotherhood has no qualms about dealing with anyone who can meet their prices, going even so far as to arm both sides of the same conflict. However, just because the Thorium Brotherhood trades with anyone doesn’t mean they’re friendly. If the Brotherhood decides that you’re competition, there’s no trick to which they won’t stoop to maintain their market share.<ref name="Dark Factions 160">''[[Dark Factions]]'', pg. 160</ref> |
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| + | ===Organization=== |
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| − | At each new reputation level, Lokhtos offers a new set of recipes. These recipes require some combination of the same items that give reputation rewards. |
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| + | The leader of the Thorium Brotherhood is called the overseer. Other members of the guild are ranked as apprentices, journeymen, and master smiths as befits their skill. Members within each rank are nominally equal and all members are expected to contribute both in the workshops and in defense of Thorium Point.<ref name="Dark Factions 160-161">''[[Dark Factions]]'', pg. 160-161</ref> |
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| − | === |
+ | ===Military=== |
| + | As a craft guild the Thorium Brotherhood has no need for a permanent military arm. On the other hand the Searing Gorge is a dangerous region and the Brotherhood is well aware of the threat presented by wild beasts, elementals and even their fellow Dark Iron dwarves. All members of the guild are required to spend at least some time on the walls as lookouts. The skill-based ranking system of the guild extends even into defense of Thorium Point. Master smiths serve as watch commanders, while journeymen and apprentices do the actual patrolling of the walls. |
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| − | * [[Transmute: Elemental Fire]] - Friendly |
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| + | Nearly all members of the Thorium Brotherhood start as experts, rogues or warriors. In order to rise above the level of apprentice, a guild member must have at least one level in the martial enchanter prestige class (see Chapter 2: Class Options). Dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood maximize their ranks in one or more Craft skills, usually armor- or weaponsmithing. Though their focus is on making arms, members of the Thorium Brotherhood are no slouches when it comes to using them, either. Naturally, they have many quality weapons and armors on hand. |
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| − | ==== Blacksmithing ==== |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Dark Iron Bracers}} - Friendly |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Dark Iron Helm}} - Honored |
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| − | * {{loot|Rare|Dark Iron Destroyer}} - Honored |
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| − | * {{loot|Rare|Dark Iron Reaver}} - Honored |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Fiery Chain Girdle}} - Honored |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Black Amnesty}} - Revered |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Blackfury}} - Revered |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Fiery Chain Shoulders}} - Revered |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Dark Iron Gauntlets}} - Revered |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Dark Iron Leggings}} - Revered |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Blackguard}} - Exalted |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Dark Iron Boots}} - Exalted |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Ebon Hand}} - Exalted |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Nightfall (axe)|Nightfall}} - Exalted |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Sulfuron Hammer}} - Special |
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| + | If the Thorium Brotherhood has need of additional troops — especially for missions outside their holdings — their solution is the same as for any other problem: They contract out. Like suppliers, most of these mercenaries work for fi nished goods rather than cash; indeed, many of them have previous experience as suppliers for the Brotherhood. Generally these missions are defensive in nature — culling a herd of salamanders in the Searing Gorge or routing bandits who interfere with trade. On occasion, though, these dwarves reveal their vindictive streaks and hire mercenaries to strike against their “competitors” through sabotage and even slaughter. At the moment this enmity is focused on the Dark Iron dwarves still in Blackrock Depths; but as their operations expand the Thorium Brotherhood is likely to find new competitors to torment, and this might bring their mercenaries in conflict with the heroes. The Brotherhood’s use of mercenaries allows them to distance themselves from such underhanded tactics, and victims may have a hard time linking the Brotherhood to these attacks.<ref name="Dark Factions 186">''[[Dark Factions]]'', pg. 186</ref> |
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| − | ==== Enchanting Formulas ==== |
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| − | * {{Loot|Rare|Formula: Enchant Weapon - Strength}} - Friendly |
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| − | * {{Loot|Rare|Formula: Enchant Weapon - Mighty Spirit}} - Honored |
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| − | * {{Loot|Rare|Formula: Enchant Weapon - Mighty Intellect}} - Revered |
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| + | ==Speculation== |
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| − | ==== Leatherworking Patterns ==== |
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| + | {{Speculation}} |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Molten Helm}} - Friendly |
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| + | [[Hansel Heavyhands]] and [[Burrian Coalpart]] are seen helping the [[Alliance]] on {{Au|Draenor}}. It may indicate that some of the members or perhaps the whole Brotherhood joined the new dwarven government of the [[Council of Three Hammers]]. |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Corehound Boots}} - Friendly |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Lava Belt}} - Honored |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Black Dragonscale Boots}} - Honored |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Molten Belt}} - Revered |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Corehound Belt}} - Revered |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Chromatic Gauntlets}} - Revered |
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| − | ==== Tailoring Patterns ==== |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Flarecore Gloves}} - Friendly (8g) |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Flarecore Mantle}} - Honored (18g) |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Flarecore Robe}} - Honored (6g) |
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| − | * {{loot|Epic|Flarecore Leggings}} - Revered (8g) |
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| − | [[Malyfous Darkhammer]] is another member of the Brotherhood, found in [[Winterspring]]. He gives the quest {{quest|Fiery Plate Gauntlets|Fiery Plate Gauntlets}}. It isn't known whether more quests with him are unlocked with higher reputation level, but neither of these quests give Thorium Brotherhood faction [[reputation]]. |
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Latest revision as of 12:29, 5 December 2022
 Thorium Brotherhood | |
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| Main leader |
 Overseer Oilfist |
| Secondary leaders |
Malyfous Darkhammer |
| Race(s) |
 Dark Iron dwarf |
| Base of operations | Thorium Point |
| Theater of operations | Searing Gorge, Burning Steppes, Blackrock Mountain |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Reputation | |
| Quartermaster |
Lokhtos Darkbargainer |
| Notable reward(s) |
 [Plans: Nightfall] [Plans: Ebon Hand] [Plans: Blackguard] |
“Ever heard of the Thorium Brotherhood? Sure we might look a lot like those dwarves down in the gorge, or in Blackrock Depths, but trust me: we're not anything like them.
Those scoundrels dug too deep, and now they serve a darker force: Ragnaros, the Firelord. We're happy to be more independent of will and purpose, although most of the time our purpose ends up being the prevention of whatever trouble they're causing.”
The Thorium Brotherhood (TB Ltd.[1]) is a group of Dark Iron dwarves who are not members of the Dark Iron clan. On the cliffs overlooking the region called the Cauldron, in the far north of the Searing Gorge, the dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood have established a base of operations, Thorium Point. From here, they keep a close eye on the Dark Iron dwarves' activities in the Searing Gorge and beyond. Adventurers seeking out Thorium Point will find that the dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood hold great rewards for those who aid them in their never ending struggle against their former brethren.
The Thorium Brotherhood comprises many exceptionally talented craftsmen, and the blacksmiths of the Brotherhood are rumored to be among the finest Azeroth has ever seen. They possess the knowledge required to make the arms and armaments of Ragnaros, the Fire Lord, but lack the manpower to obtain the materials required for the crafting. It is rumored that one member of the Thorium Brotherhood has been empowered to trade the dwarves' fabled recipes and plans with those who can prove their loyalty to the Brotherhood. Of course, proving one's loyalty at some point may include venturing to the heart of the Molten Core, the domain of Ragnaros, the Fire Lord himself, to supply the dwarves with the rare raw materials found there. A daunting task, no doubt, but gaining access to the Thorium Brotherhood's secrets should prove to be a reward well worth the effort.
In World of Warcraft
Summary
The Thorium Brotherhood are an elite group of craftsmen who can reveal a number of epic recipes if you gain enough faction reputation with them. They are former Dark Iron dwarves who have left Blackrock Depths to explore (exploit) the world.[2] All players start off at Neutral (0) reputation with them.
- The Thorium Brotherhood have a base camp in Searing Gorge, Thorium Point (added in Patch 1.5).
- Master Smith Burninate at Thorium Point gives repeatable quests for Revered to Exalted reputation.
- Derotain Mudsipper in Gadgetzan is also a member.
- Lokhtos Darkbargainer, in the Grim Guzzler (tavern) in Blackrock Depths, gives quests that raise reputation by turning in drops from Molten Core, and is also the vendor for the tradeskill recipes.
- Malyfous Darkhammer in Everlook.
There are recipes for Tailoring and Enchanting, as well as each specialization of Leatherworking and Blacksmithing. Each of the recipes requires some components from the Molten Core. A minor Alchemy recipe, [Transmute: Elemental Fire], which is useful for raids that frequently visit the Molten Core, is available as well.
Reputation
As of Cataclysm, gaining reputation with the Thorium Brotherhood has become much easier.
Reputation guide
Neutral up to Revered
- You start quests at the Thorium Advance, in the eastern part of the zone. You then make your way to Thorium Point and eventually to the Iron Summit.
- Starting from Neutral, the full quest line, including one of the three breadcrumbs,
[15-30] Look at the Size of It! and [15-30] Mouton Flamestar will bring you to 5560/21000 Revered.
[15-30] Revered up to Exalted
- Turn in stacks of [Dark Iron Residue] x4 for 60 rep ( [60] Gaining Acceptance)
- Turn in stacks of [Dark Iron Residue] x100 for 1,500 rep ( [60] Gaining Even More Acceptance)
Fully Exalted
Gather up any of the required crafting mats for Lokhtos Darkbargainer's repeatable quests at the Grim Guzzler in Blackrock Depths. Of these, 
[Fiery Cores], 
[Lava Cores] and 
[Core Leather] is recommended due to relative ease of access.
Optional
By having a 
[Sulfuron Ingot] (from Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core) in your inventory, you can trigger Lokhtos Darkbargainer's quest 
[20-30D] A Binding Contract, which will net you 4,000 rep and [Plans: Sulfuron Hammer]. In terms of pure reputation gain, doing the quest is not worth it as you would be using a rare raid drop item, and it could possibly take weeks of runs for a character to get another. If however you plan to learn the recipe or sell it on the auction house, the rep just may be a nice bonus you can take into account for your reputation gains.
Important NPCs
Lokhtos Darkbargainer
Lokhtos Darkbargainer is found in the Blackrock Depths bar. Turning in different items to him rewards reputation with the Brotherhood.
- [Dark Iron Ore] x10 for 1,200 rep
- [Core Leather] x2 for 1,400 rep
- [Fiery Core] x1 for 2,000 rep
- [Lava Core] x1 for 2,000 rep
- [Blood of the Mountain] x1 for 2,000 rep
At each new reputation level, Lokhtos offers a new set of recipes. These recipes require some combination of the same items that give reputation rewards.
Of the gifts, Dark Iron Ore can be mined in the Blackrock Depths and Molten Core (After patch 1.7 Dark Iron Ore used to occasionally appear in the Searing Gorge and the Burning Steppes. However, as of the launch of Cataclysm, Dark Iron Ore no longer spawns outside of Blackrock Depths and Molten Core.) The Blood of the Mountain is a rare gem from the same veins. Fiery Cores and Lava Cores drop in the Molten Core. Core Leather can be skinned from core hounds and Magmadar in the Molten Core and. These require Skinning of 310 or 315 respectively. Prior to the Burning Crusade expansion, skinning of over 300 required 
[Pip's Skinner], a dagger which drops in Blackrock Spire from The Beast (prior to Cataclysm, another option was the [Zulian Slicer], a sword which dropped in Zul'Gurub from High Priest Thekal, the Tiger Aspect. It is no longer available to players, now that Zul'Gurub has been converted to a level 85 heroic dungeon). Having the +5 skinning enchant on gloves helps reduce failed chances on core hounds or is required for skinning Magmadar if you do not have both skinning knives or the Burning Crusade expansion.
It was recommended that you do the Thorium Point quests first to get to Honored and then the Imperial Plate Armor quests to get partway to Revered before starting the turnins to Lokhtos.
Malyfous Darkhammer
Malyfous Darkhammer is another member of the Brotherhood, found in Winterspring.
He gives the quest Fiery Plate Gauntlets. It isn't known whether more quests with him are unlocked with higher reputation level, but neither of these quests give Thorium Brotherhood faction reputation.
Damek Bloombeard
Damek Bloombeard is a member who can be found in the Firelands at the Molten Front where he and his partner Ricket are supporting the Guardians of Hyjal to defeat Ragnaros. He becomes available to players upon completing the [35] Druids of the Talon and [35] The Shadow Wardens offered by Malfurion Stormrage. To access Bloombeard's wares you'll also have to complete [35] Additional Armaments offered by Bloombeard himself. All three quests require 425x 
[Mark of the World Tree] combined, which will take a few weeks to acquire. Bloombeard's wares include armor and blueprints for Blacksmithing and Engineering.
In the RPG
History
The Thorium Brotherhood predates the War of the Three Hammers. Originally, it was merely one of the numerous craft guilds operating in Ironforge. Though skilled craftsmen, the members of the Brotherhood were always worried that another guild possessed secrets that they didn’t. The Brotherhood would often acquire a competitor’s goods, and try to reverse-engineer them. It was thus that they discovered the secrets of enchantment — absorbing the magic from an item as you destroy it, and channeling that magic into a new item.
During the War of the Three Hammers, the Thorium Brotherhood naturally sided with the Dark Iron clan. When Ragnaros enslaved the Dark Irons, the Firelord sent what remained of the Thorium Brotherhood to work his forges along with many of their kin.
While most Dark Iron dwarves were resigned to enslavement (after all, they were still doing what they were doing before, and now they had a powerful patron), not so the Thorium Brotherhood. To the members of this guild, their great talents were being wasted mass-producing weapons for the Firelord’s armies. Thus, Oilfist (former apprentice to Overseer Lokhtos Darkbargainer) devised a plan of escape. With their knowledge of enchanting and their access to the forges, the dwarves crafted, under the noses of their taskmasters, weapons, armor and tools that allowed them to escape Blackrock Depths.
Every free Dark Iron dwarf got as far away from Blackrock Spire as they could. The Thorium Brotherhood would have as well, except that the formulas they possessed all required components found only under or around Blackrock Mountain. Thus, they were compelled to set up shop across the Searing Gorge from their former home. Using the formulas they have created or acquired, they make enchanted weapons and armor for anyone who can meet their exorbitant prices.[3]
Relationships
The dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood are skilled craftsmen with access to unique enchantments, and people from all affiliations come to buy their wares. The Brotherhood has no qualms about dealing with anyone who can meet their prices, going even so far as to arm both sides of the same conflict. However, just because the Thorium Brotherhood trades with anyone doesn’t mean they’re friendly. If the Brotherhood decides that you’re competition, there’s no trick to which they won’t stoop to maintain their market share.[3]
Organization
The leader of the Thorium Brotherhood is called the overseer. Other members of the guild are ranked as apprentices, journeymen, and master smiths as befits their skill. Members within each rank are nominally equal and all members are expected to contribute both in the workshops and in defense of Thorium Point.[4]
Military
As a craft guild the Thorium Brotherhood has no need for a permanent military arm. On the other hand the Searing Gorge is a dangerous region and the Brotherhood is well aware of the threat presented by wild beasts, elementals and even their fellow Dark Iron dwarves. All members of the guild are required to spend at least some time on the walls as lookouts. The skill-based ranking system of the guild extends even into defense of Thorium Point. Master smiths serve as watch commanders, while journeymen and apprentices do the actual patrolling of the walls.
Nearly all members of the Thorium Brotherhood start as experts, rogues or warriors. In order to rise above the level of apprentice, a guild member must have at least one level in the martial enchanter prestige class (see Chapter 2: Class Options). Dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood maximize their ranks in one or more Craft skills, usually armor- or weaponsmithing. Though their focus is on making arms, members of the Thorium Brotherhood are no slouches when it comes to using them, either. Naturally, they have many quality weapons and armors on hand.
If the Thorium Brotherhood has need of additional troops — especially for missions outside their holdings — their solution is the same as for any other problem: They contract out. Like suppliers, most of these mercenaries work for fi nished goods rather than cash; indeed, many of them have previous experience as suppliers for the Brotherhood. Generally these missions are defensive in nature — culling a herd of salamanders in the Searing Gorge or routing bandits who interfere with trade. On occasion, though, these dwarves reveal their vindictive streaks and hire mercenaries to strike against their “competitors” through sabotage and even slaughter. At the moment this enmity is focused on the Dark Iron dwarves still in Blackrock Depths; but as their operations expand the Thorium Brotherhood is likely to find new competitors to torment, and this might bring their mercenaries in conflict with the heroes. The Brotherhood’s use of mercenaries allows them to distance themselves from such underhanded tactics, and victims may have a hard time linking the Brotherhood to these attacks.[5]
Speculation
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Hansel Heavyhands and Burrian Coalpart are seen helping the Alliance on Draenor. It may indicate that some of the members or perhaps the whole Brotherhood joined the new dwarven government of the Council of Three Hammers.
Patch changes
- Patch 1.7.0 (2005-09-13): Dark Iron Boots have been added as Blacksmithing plans that require Exalted reputation with the Thorium Brotherhood.
- Patch 1.6.0 (2005-07-12): Thorium Brotherhood now offers several new recipes. Additionally, several of the old recipes now have different faction requirements.
- Patch 1.5.0 (2005-06-07): The Thorium Brotherhood faction is now peaceful - players cannot go to war with them.
References
- ^ [20-30D] A Binding Contract
- ^ Evonice Sootsmoker#Quotes
- ^ a b Dark Factions, pg. 160
- ^ Dark Factions, pg. 160-161
- ^ Dark Factions, pg. 186
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