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| − | {{infobox instance |
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| − | |name= |
+ | | name = Aponi Brightmane |
| + | | image = Aponi Elemental Unrest.jpg |
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| − | |aka=BRD |
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| + | | title = Paladin Trainer |
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| − | |ss=Blackrock Depths Graphic.jpg |
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| + | | level = 80 |
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| − | |caption=Blackrock Depths loading graphic |
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| + | | faction = Horde |
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| − | |loc=[[The Masonary]], [[Blackrock Mountain]] |
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| + | | repfaction = Thunder Bluff |
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| − | |race={{Dark Iron Dwarf Race}}<br />{{RaceIconExt|Fire|Small}} [[Fire elemental]]<br />{{RaceIconExt|Flamewaker|Small}} [[Flamewaker]] |
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| + | | character = [[Warrior]], {{c-inline}} [[Paladin]] |
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| − | |boss=[[Dagran Thaurissan|Emperor Dagran Thaurissan]] |
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| + | | health = 3,136 |
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| − | |government=Military Dictatorship |
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| + | | mana = 2,117 |
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| − | |type= |
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| + | | aggro = {{aggro|-1|1}} |
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| − | |level=48-60 |
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| + | | race = Tauren |
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| − | |players=5 |
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| + | | creature = Humanoid |
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| − | |key={{Loot|common|Shadowforge Key}} |
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| + | | gender = Female |
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| − | |bosses={{Blackrock Depths}} |
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| + | | location = [[Elder Rise]], [[Thunder Bluff]]{{coords|76|28|Thunder Bluff}} |
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| + | '''Aponi Brightmane''' is a level 80 [[tauren]] found on [[Elder Rise]] in [[Thunder Bluff]].{{coords|76|28|Thunder Bluff}} |
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| − | '''Blackrock Depths''' (aka Blackrock Deeps) is the deepest part of [[Blackrock Mountain]], ruled by the [[Dark Iron dwarf|Dark Iron dwarves]] who are led by [[Emperor Dagran Thaurissan]]. Several minions of the Firelord [[Ragnaros]] also make their home in these lava-lined depths. Blackrock Depths is currently the largest 5-man instance in the game, and is likely to remain so, making it a true wonder of the World of Warcraft. The average time to complete the entire instance is 4–6 hours due to its complexity: a large amount of mobs and bosses, several scripts, and many quests. The enemy level range is 48-56, and the minimum level requirement to enter is level 40. |
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| + | In ''[[Cataclysm]]'' Aponi will be a paladin trainer in Thunder Bluff. |
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| − | Although the minimum requirement is level 40, it generally isn't a good idea to enter BRD before around level 53, since a player's pull circle will likely be too wide for the mobs within the instance. |
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| − | The Anvilrage Military are not to be underestimated either, particularly the Officers (who have Divine Shield) and the Medics who can heal their troops. Even for a lesser-geared level 70, they can be dangerous in large groups. |
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| − | BRD is not visited as often these days as it used to be, since most players choose to level to 58 as fast as possible, and then go to [[Outland]]. The rewards for Outland's initial quests also render any of BRD's gear obsolete, so the drops here are probably only going to be of interest to level 49 twinks. Farming for [[Fiery Weapon]] enchanting recipe may still be useful, since it is commonly used with low level twinks. |
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| − | In Wrath of the Lich King, Blackrock Depths has attracted more interest, mainly because of the instance clearing achievement. Also, the schematic for [[Field Repair Bot 74A]] is wanted, since the famous 4th generation repair bot [[Jeeves]] requires 2 of them. Because there are very few people who have played World Of Warcraft before Burning Crusade, this schematic is rare. Even fewer even know where to get it, and finally, almost all players have changed their engineering professions, thus making engineers who can create the bot extremely rare. |
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| − | The instance is also almost entirely soloable (for Rogues or Hunters, at least, and probably most melee classes) by about tier 5 (level 70), although it is not economically efficient to do so. Although there is money to be made here (especially for miners), the sheer size of the instance and the comparatively low level of the mobs mean that there are better instances for farming (notably [[Scholomance]]). |
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| − | For level 80, this instance is easily soloable. Fire mages may still have harder time than Warriors with [[Bladestorm]], for example. |
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| − | Although it is not especially profitable, BRD (and the rest of the Blackrock Mountain complex) is well worth at least one visit. These instances represented the original game's endgame content, and were made with a high level of quality. |
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| − | ==History== |
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| − | {{wow-dungeons}} |
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| − | :''Once the capital city of the [[Dark Iron]] dwarves, this volcanic labyrinth now serves as the seat of power for [[Ragnaros]] the [[Firelord]]. Ragnaros has uncovered the secret to creating life from stone and plans to build an army of unstoppable [[golem]]s to aid him in conquering the whole of [[Blackrock Mountain]]. Obsessed with defeating [[Nefarian]] and his draconic minions, Ragnaros will go to any extreme to achieve final victory.'' |
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| − | Also known as the Blackrock Deeps{{Cite|LoC|42}} |
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| − | == Geography == |
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| − | ===Maps and subregions=== |
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| − | {{main|Blackrock Depths regions}} |
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| − | [[Image:BRDmap.jpg|thumb|left|200x300px|A map of Blackrock Depths.]] |
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| − | [[Image:BRDFlowchartMap.jpg|thumb|right|200x300px|A flow chart of Blackrock Depths.]] |
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| − | {| class="darktable" |
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| − | | [[The Black Vault]] • [[Chamber of Enchantment]] • [[Dark Iron Highway]] • [[Detention Block]] • [[The Domicile]] • [[East Garrison]] • [[The Grim Guzzler]] • [[Hall of Crafting]] • [[Halls of the Law]] • [[The Imperial Seat]] • [[The Iron Hall]] • [[The Lyceum]] • [[The Manufactory]] • [[The Molten Bridge]] • [[Mold Foundry]] • [[Ring of the Law]] • [[Shadowforge City]] • [[Shrine of Thaurissan]] • [[Summoners' Tomb]] • [[West Garrison]] |
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| − | |} |
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==Quests== |
==Quests== |
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| + | * {{questfinish}} {{questlong|Horde|73|An Injured Colleague}} |
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| − | {{main|Blackrock Depths Quests}} |
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| + | ==Elemental Unrest== |
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| + | During the [[Elemental Unrest]] event, Aponi defends [[Hunter Rise]] from the elemental attacks. In addition to being level 83, she has new armor and a new mace not seen in her "normal" incarnation. |
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| + | ==Quotes== |
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| + | [[File:Aponi Brightmane.jpg|thumb|Aponi Brightmane as she first appeared in Wrath of the Lich King]] |
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| + | [[File:Aponi Brightmane Cataclysm.jpg|thumb|Aponi Brightmane in the Cataclysm beta]] |
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| + | ''This is awful! I shouldn't be sitting here, useless, when there's so much to be done! If only my arm hadn't gotten injured up in [[Northrend]]... No use dwelling on it, though! Tahu will have me patched up and cured eventually, and we'll still help around here in the meanwhile.'' |
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| − | == Dungeon Denizens == |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Bat|Small}} [[Bat]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Beetle|Small}} [[Beetle]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Centaur|Male|Small}} [[Centaur]] (one, [[Malgen Longspear]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|CryptFiend|Small}} [[Crypt fiend]] (one, [[Anub'shiah]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Darkhound|Small}} [[Darkhound]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|DarkIron|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|DarkIron|Female|Small}} [[Dark Irons]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|DireTroll|Small}} [[Dire troll]] (one, [[Grizzle]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Female|Small}} [[Dwarves]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Fire|Small}} [[Fire elemental]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Flamewaker|Small}} [[Flamewaker]] (one, [[Ambassador Flamelash]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Undead|Female|Small}} [[Forsaken]] (one, [[Volida]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Ghost|Small}} [[Ghost]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Gnoll|Small}} [[Gnoll]]s (three, [[Rotfang]], [[Slobbermouth]], and [[Snaggletooth]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Gnome|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Gnome|Female|Small}} [[Gnome]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Goblin|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Goblin|Female|Small}} [[Goblin]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Golem|Small}} [[Golem]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Female|Small}} [[Human]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Hyena|Small}} [[Hyena]] (one, [[Gnashjaw]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Lava|Small}} [[Lava elemental]] (one, [[Lord Roccor]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|LeperGnome|Male|Small}} [[Leper gnome]] (one, [[Plugger Spazzring]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|MoltenGiant|Small}} [[Molten giant]] (two, [[Bael'Gar]] and [[Magmus]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male|Small}} [[Ogre]] (one, [[Ograbisi]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Ogre Mage|Small}} [[Ogre mage]] (one, [[Ok'thor the Breaker]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Oozeling|Small}} [[Oozeling]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Orc|Female|Small}} [[Orc]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Quilboar|Female|Small}} [[Quilboar]] (one, [[Snokh Blackspine]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Scorpid|Small}} [[Scorpid]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Skeleton|Small}} [[Skeleton]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Spider|Small}} [[Spider]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Succubus|Small}} [[Succubus]] (one, [[Mistress Nagmara]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Female|Small}} [[Tauren]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|ThunderLizard|Small}} [[Thunder lizard]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Troll|Male|Small}} [[Troll]] (one, [[Va'jashni]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Wildhammer|Male|Small}} [[Wildhammer dwarf]] (one, [[Dughal Stormwing]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Worgen|Small}} [[Worgen]] (one, [[Eviscerator]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Worm|Small}} [[Worm]]s |
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| + | ''Just because we're not at the front doesn't mean we can't help out somehow.'' |
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| − | ===Encounters=== |
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| − | ! Bosses || Monsters |
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| − | * '''Detention Block |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Human_Female|Small}} {{NPC||High Interrogator Gerstahn}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Footman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Guardsman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Overseer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Warden}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Blazing Fireguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Bloodhound}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight's Hammer Torturer}} |
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| − | * '''Halls of the Law |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Houndmaster Grebmar}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Lava|Small}} {{NPC||Lord Roccor}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Footman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Guardsman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Bloodhound}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Fireguard}} |
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| − | * '''Ring of the Law |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|CryptFiend|Small}} {{NPC||Anub'shiah}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Zimrel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Worgen|Small}} {{NPC||Eviscerator}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Orc_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Gorosh the Dervish}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DireTroll|Small}} {{NPC||Grizzle}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Spider|Small}} {{NPC||Hedrum the Creeper}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Ogre_Mage|Small}} {{NPC||Ok'thor the Breaker}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Theldren}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Centaur|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Malgen Longspear}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Quilboar|Female|Small}} {{NPC||Snokh Blackspine}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Gnome|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Lefty}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Korv}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Gnoll|Small}} {{NPC||Rotfang}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Undead|Female|Small}} {{NPC||Volida}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Troll|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Va'jashni}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Goblin|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Rezznik}} (summoned) |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Officer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Soldier}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Arena Spectator}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Burrowing Thundersnout}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Citizen}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Senator}} |
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| − | * '''East Garrison |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Footman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Guardsman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Fireguard}} |
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| − | * '''Shrine of Thaurissan |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Tauren_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Pyromancer Loregrain}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Officer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Craftsman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Fireguard Destroyer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Bodyguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Emissary}} |
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| − | * '''Shadowforge City |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Fire|Small}} {{NPC||Lord Incendius}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Guardsman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Marshal}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Officer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Soldier}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Blazing Fireguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Arcanasmith}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Craftsman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Dragoon}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Fireguard Destroyer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Citizen}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Bodyguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Emissary}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Weapon Technician}} |
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| − | * '''The Domicile |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Pelver}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Footman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Soldier}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Blazing Fireguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Bloodhound Mastiff}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Bodyguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Emissary}} |
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| − | * '''The Black Vault |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Bethek}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Darkhound|Small}} {{NPC||Verek}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Warder Stilgiss}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Watchman Doomgrip}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Bodyguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Emissary}} |
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| − | * '''Hall of Crafting |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Uggel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Fineous Darkvire}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Craftsman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Warbringer Construct}} |
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| − | * '''Dark Iron Highway |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|MoltenGiant|Small}} {{NPC||Bael'Gar}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Officer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Soldier}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Blazing Fireguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Bloodhound}} |
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| − | |- valign=top |
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| − | * '''West Garrison |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Ofgut}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||General Angerforge}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Marshal}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Reservist}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Dragoon}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Fireguard Destroyer}} |
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| − | * '''The Manufactory |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Golem Lord Argelmach}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Arcanasmith}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Ragereaver Golem}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Weapon Technician}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Wrath Hammer Construct}} |
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| − | * '''The Grim Guzzler |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Coren Direbrew}} ([[Brewfest]] only) |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Vorfalk}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Hurley Blackbreath}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Golem|Small}} {{NPC||Phalanx}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|LeperGnome_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Plugger Spazzring}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Goblin_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Ribbly Screwspigot}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Blackbreath Crony}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Dark Iron Brewer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Grim Patron}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Guzzling Patron}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Hammered Patron}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Ribbly's Crony}} |
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| − | * '''Chamber of Enchantment |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Flamewaker|Small}} {{NPC||Ambassador Flamelash}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Burning Spirit}} |
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| − | * '''Mold Foundry |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Golem|Small}} {{NPC||Panzor the Invincible}} (Rare) |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Arcanasmith}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Molten War Golem}} |
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| − | * '''Summoners' Tomb |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Anger'rel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Doom'rel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dope'rel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Gloom'rel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Female|Small}} {{NPC||Hate'rel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Female|Small}} {{NPC||Seeth'rel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Vile'rel}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Voidwalker Minion}} |
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| − | * '''The Molten Bridge |
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| − | * {{NPC||Fireguard Destroyer}} |
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| − | * '''The Lyceum |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Reservist}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Fireguard Destroyer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Flame Keeper}} |
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| − | * '''The Iron Hall |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|MoltenGiant|Small}} {{NPC||Magmus}} |
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| − | * '''The Imperial Seat |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Emperor Dagran Thaurissan}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Dwarf_Female|Small}} {{NPC||Princess Moira Bronzebeard}} (or {{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Female|Small}} {{NPC||High Priestess of Thaurissan}}) |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Captain}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Dragoon}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Senator}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight's Hammer Ambassador}} |
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| + | ;Conversation between [[Tahu Sagewind]] and Aponi Brightmane |
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| − | ==Mobs== |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|Talk to me, Tahu. Something. Anything! I'm going stir-crazy.}} |
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| + | :{{text|emote|Tahu Sagewind laughs softly}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|All right, Aponi. I've enough on my mind to share. Have you ever spoken to the elves of [[Moonglade]]?}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|Not much.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|The elves speak of a [[Elune|moon goddess]], did you know? They put great stock in the light given by the moon.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|Like [[Elune|Mu'sha.]]}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|Just like her. The parallels I've heard are interesting. And it's no secret all druids, [[Shu'halo]] and elf alike, can call upon Mu'sha's light.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|Where are you going with this?}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|I wonder. [[Hamuul Runetotem|Hamuul]] has guided us well, and I've learned so much from. The legends say that our people were druids when time began...}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|I hear the "but" in your voice... }} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|...but what Hamuul teaches is what the elves know. The night elves. They put such stock in their moon goddess, as creatures of the night.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|Do you think his teachings are wrong?}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|No! No, nothing like that. He is an elder for good reason, sister. Mu'sha is one of the [[Earthmother|Earthmother's]] eyes, and she watches over us. That isn't sinister.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|But we're nothing if not people who strive for balance. Our warriors fight only when there is need. Our hunters take only what the tribes require to live, and use all they can when they do. The shaman stand as guide and mediator to the elemental spirits.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|And while we, as druids, are guardians of nature, I wonder if we've overlooked a key aspect of balance in all things.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|So are you going to bring this up to the elder?}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|No, no. No need for him to trouble about a student's idle philosophizing while he entertains a friend.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|I suppose so. It's not silly, though, what you said.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|Well, it isn't exactly a new thought, sister.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|I see that thoughtful frown, Tahu.}} |
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| − | === Minor NPCs === |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|Sorry, sister. It's nothing to worry about.}} |
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| − | The depths are inhabited by [[Dark Iron Dwarves]], their demonic [[bloodhound]] pets, their [[golem]] protectors, and their fire elemental allies. There is also a contingent of [[Twilight's Hammer]] ambassadors inside the city and the detention block area. |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|But something is on your mind, right?}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|I'm thinking about the front to the north. The one you're so eager to return to.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|What about it?}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|I know I'm counseling patience, Aponi, but I don't like remaining here any more than you do. Times are bleak, and failing to act only makes me worry that my idle hand may have been the one to turn the tide.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|Still... there is balance in all things, even death. I simply hate the concept that such destruction and darkness might be necessary.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|There's a phrase... "It's always darkest before the dawn." The dawn will come, though, Tahu. the sun will rise. The balance will shift back to where it should be.}} |
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| + | :{{text|emote|Aponi Brightmane smiles and gestures to the north.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|Even on [[Icecrown Glacier|the glacier]] itself, the sun manages to peek through the gloom. I have hope, Tahu. I think we'll make it through this, no matter how dire it looks.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|But I'd rather still be there on the front lines helping it happen rather than trying to placate myself with belief. We can't just sit around and hope it happens.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|I know, sister. I know. We'll return to fighting one day. For now, though, maybe it's best to spread the word to others... give them the hope you have.}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Aponi Brightmane|And through that hope, strengthen our side in the fight?}} |
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| + | :{{text|say|Tahu Sagewind|That's the idea.}} |
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| + | ==Patches and hotfixes== |
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| − | The dwarves in the Depths consist primarily of warrior and priest types. Outside the Shadowforge City, the dwarves are all elite. Inside the city, one can find groups of one or two elite dwarves or Twilight cultists surrounded by a cadre of non-elite citizens. Some other humanoid races appear in the city and in the Ring of Law. |
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| + | *{{Patch 4.0.1|note=Level raised to 80 from 55, given paladin abilities.}} |
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| + | *{{Patch 3.2.0|note=Added.}} |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| − | The demonic bloodhounds in the Depths are renowned for their ability to sniff out stealthed rogues and druids. They will sometimes be grouped into their own pack, and sometimes included in a group with humanoid allies. All of the dogs are non-elite, but their damage capability in large numbers is not to be underestimated. |
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| + | Her first name could be a reference to the repeated player "complaints" about class changes that Blizzard employees have to deal with, even prompting [[Ghostcrawler]] to coin the phrase "GHOSTCRAWLER PROMISED ME <u>A PONY</u>."<ref name="gc">{{ref web|url=http://blue.mmo-champion.com/28/15660810104-promises-promises.html|title=promises, promises|author=[[Ghostcrawler]]|accessdate=2010-02-24|date=2009-03-14|publisher=MMO-Champion}}</ref> |
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| + | ==References== |
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| − | The golems and fire elementals in the Depths generally fit the stereotypes of their races. The golems are strong and well-armored melee attackers, though some exceptional specimens have the ability to release area-of-effect fire spells. The fire elementals cause large amounts of fire damage with melee attacks and ranged fire spells. |
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| + | {{reflist}} |
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| + | == External links == |
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| − | ;Anvilrage Military |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Medic]]: casts [[Heal]], [[Prayer of Healing]], [[Mind Blast]], [[Power Word: Fortitude]] |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Officer]]: casts [[Holy Light (paladin ability)|Holy Light]], [[Divine Shield]], [http://thottbot.com/s18103 Backhand], [[Battle Shout]], [[Shoot]] |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Marshal]]: casts Holy Strike (deals holy damage on next melee strike), [[Devotion Aura]], Holy Light |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Overseer]]: casts Strike, [http://www.thottbot.com/s13589 Haste Aura] |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Warden]]: casts [[Shield Bash]], [http://thottbot.com/s15609 Hooked Net] |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Soldier]]: casts [[Hamstring]], [[Cleave]] |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Footman]]: casts Dual Wield (passive), [[Kick]], Strike (deals extra damage on the next melee strike) |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Guardsman]]: [[Disarm]], [[Shield Block]], [[Sunder Armor]] |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Reservist]]: casts Shoot and [[Sunder Armor]] |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Captain]]: casts [[Mortal Strike]] |
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| − | ;Twilight's Hammer Cultists |
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| − | *[[Twilight Emissary]]: casts [[Arcane Explosion]] (1.5 sec cast), [[Frostbolt]], [[Fireball]], Arcane Bolt (direct damage arcane spell), [[Frost Nova]], Fury of Ragnaros (increases target's spell damage by 25 for 30 mins) <This mob has a combination of the above spells at random.> |
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| − | *[[Twilight's Hammer Ambassador]]: casts [[Curse of Weakness]], [[Earth Shock]], [[Flame Shock]], [[Frost Armor]], Flame Shield (surrounds the caster in flames, dealing fire damage to nearby targets every three secs for 30 secs) |
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| − | *[[Twilight Bodyguard]]: casts [[Cleave]], Pummel (Deals physical damage and interrupts spells for 5 secs.), Fist of Ragnaros (Stuns the target for 4 secs.) |
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| − | *[[Twilight's Hammer Torturer]]: casts [[Shadow Word: Pain]], Wracking Pains ([[Curse]] debuff, periodically stuns the target. Stuns lasts 5 secs) |
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| − | *[[Twilight's Hammer Executioner]]: casts [[Cleave]] |
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| − | ;Shadowforge Dwarves |
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| − | *[[Shadowforge Citizen]]: casts Shoot and [[Shadowbolt]] |
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| − | *[[Shadowforge Senator]]: casts Shoot, [[Shadowbolt]], [[Fireball]], [[Holy Smite]], [[Frost Nova]], [[Slow]], [[Curse of Agony]] (55-60 shadow damage every three secs for 24 secs), Flame Shield (surrounds the caster in flames, dealing fire damage to nearby targets every three secs for 30 secs) |
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| − | *[[Shadowforge Peasant]]: casts Fury of Ragnaros (increases target's spell damage by 25 for 30 mins), [[Fireball]], Shoot, [[Heal]], Strike (Normal damage plus extra damage to the target.), Throw Dynamite (Deals fire damage to all enemies in a selected area.) (This mob has a random combination of the spells above.) |
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| − | ;Golem Mechanics |
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| − | *[[Doomforge Dragoon]]: casts Shoot, Exploding Shot (deals fire damage to the target and other people around the target), [[Cleave]] |
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| − | *[[Doomforge Craftsman]]: casts Shoot, Rebuild (heals the target golem for 100 damage per sec for 10 secs), Bomb ([[AoE]] fire damage on a target area), Throw Wrench (1.5 sec cast, physical damage ranged attack) |
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| − | *[[Doomforge Arcanasmith]]: Arcane Bolt (direct damage arcane spell), [[Arcane Explosion]]. |
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| − | *[[Weapon Technician]]: Frost Shot (movement slowed by 30%),[[Multi-Shot]], Shoot |
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| − | ;Fire Elementals |
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| − | *[[Fireguard]]: casts [[Fireball]] |
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| − | *[[Blazing Fireguard]]: casts [[Scorch]] ,[[Fire Blast]] and [[Immolate]] |
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| − | *[[Fireguard Destroyer]]: casts Fireball Volley (AoE spell) |
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| − | ;Golems |
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| − | *[[Ragereaver Golem]]: casts Uppercut (knocks the target into the air), Flurry (increases the caster's attack speed) and Enrage (increases caster's attack power.) |
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| − | *[[Molten War Golem]]: casts [[Fire Blast]], [[Immolate]] and Flame Shield (passive spell, deals additional fire damage to targets that hit it) |
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| − | *[[Wrath Hammer Construct]]: casts Flame Cannon (direct-damage fire spell) |
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| − | *[[Warbringer Construct]]: |
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| − | ;Darkhounds |
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| − | *[[Bloodhound]]: casts [[Rend]], Dire Growl (reduces Strength and Agility by 47)), Ravenous Claw (normal damage plus extra) |
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| − | *[[Bloodhound Mastiff]]: casts [[Rend]],Dire Growl (reduces Strength and Agility by 47), Blood Leech (deals damage to the target and heals the caster for 3 times the damage), Ravenous Claw (normal damage plus extra) |
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| − | ;Creatures of the Ring of the Law |
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| − | *Non-elite creatures such as [[ooze]]s, [[bat]]s, [[worm]]s, or [[scorpid]]s. |
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| − | *Elite mini-bosses such as [[Anub'shiah]] (a [[crypt fiend]]), [[Eviscerator]] (a [[worgen]]), [[Gorosh the Dervish]] (an [[orc]]), [[Grizzle]] (a [[dire troll]]), [[Hedrum the Creeper]] (a [[spider]]), and [[Ok'thor the Breaker]] (a two-headed [[ogre]]). |
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| − | ===Common bosses=== |
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| − | *[[High Interrogator Gerstahn]] is in the center of the Detention Block. |
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| − | *[[Bael'Gar]] is found at the western end of the Dark Iron Highway. |
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| − | *[[Lord Roccor]] appears in the open area adjacent to the Detention Block. (Rare-spawn boss prior to [[patch 1.10.0]]) |
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| − | *[[Houndmaster Grebmar]] hangs out with his dogs underneath the arena. |
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| − | *[[Pyromancer Loregrain]] near F.F.F.'s statue. (Rare-spawn boss prior to [[patch 1.10.0]]) |
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| − | *[[Lord Incendius]] guards the Black Anvil, at the eastern end of the Dark Iron Highway. |
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| − | *[[Warder Stilgiss]] guards the Black Vault with his [[darkhound]] [[Verek]] . |
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| − | *[[Fineous Darkvire]] wanders the Halls of Crafting. |
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| − | *[[General Angerforge]] can be found down some stairs to the south of the Manufactory. |
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| − | *[[Golem Lord Argelmach]] is found in the Manufactory. |
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| − | *[[Hurley Blackbreath]], [[Ribbly Screwspigot]], [[Phalanx]], and [[Plugger Spazzring]] are found in the Grim Guzzler. |
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| − | *[[Ambassador Flamelash]] resides alone in the Chamber of Enchantment. |
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| − | *[[The Seven]] ghosts are found in the Summoners' Tomb. The individual ghosts are: [[Anger'rel]], [[Hate'rel]], [[Dope'rel]], [[Seeth'rel]], [[Vile'rel]], [[Gloom'rel]], and [[Doom'rel]] |
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| − | *[[Magmus]] can be found in the Iron Hall. |
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| − | *[[Emperor Dagran Thaurissan]] and [[Princess Moira Bronzebeard]] can be found in the Emperor's Seat. |
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| − | ===Rare bosses=== |
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| − | These characters are just as tough as the common bosses, but do not appear in every trip to this instance. |
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| − | *Once the event in the Ring of Law is activated, it will spawn one wave of non-elite monsters and then one of these mini-bosses: |
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| − | **[[Anub'shiah]] |
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| − | **[[Eviscerator]] |
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| − | **[[Gorosh the Dervish]] |
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| − | **[[Grizzle]] |
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| − | **[[Hedrum the Creeper]] |
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| − | **[[Ok'thor the Breaker]] |
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| − | *[[Panzor the Invincible]] sometimes appears in the Mold Foundry. |
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| − | *[[Coren Direbrew]], a level 73 elite that is part of a [[Brewfest]] daily quest. |
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| − | ===Neutral NPCs=== |
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| − | *[[Plugger Spazzring]], found in the Grim Guzzler, has a few interesting items to sell. The grim patrons are neutral once you enter the Grim Guzzler, however they can become enemies. |
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| − | ===Friendly NPCs=== |
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| − | *[[Mistress Nagmara]], found in the Grim Guzzler, has a single quest available to both Alliance and Horde. |
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| − | *[[Lokhtos Darkbargainer]], also in the Grim Guzzler, has a number of repeatable quests available at level 60 which can increase your faction rating with the [[Thorium Brotherhood]]. As your rating increases, he will also serve as a shopkeeper to sell a small selection of high-level [[alchemy]], [[blacksmithing]], [[enchanting]], [[leatherworking]], and [[tailoring]] recipes. |
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| − | *[[Kharan Mighthammer]] is imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is an intermediate quest target/quest giver in the Alliance quest chain which rewards you for killing Emperor Thaurissian. |
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| − | *[[Marshal Windsor]] is imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is an NPC/quest giver in the Alliance quest chains for Onyxia attunement. |
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| − | *[[Commander Gor'shak]] is also imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is a quest target/giver for the Horde quest chain involving killing Emperor Thaurissian. |
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| − | ===Dark Iron=== |
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| − | {{seealso|Blackrock Depths Dark Iron stealth mining guide}} |
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| − | Blackrock Depths is one of the two places where [[Dark Iron]] ore can be mined reliably, the other location being [[Molten Core]]. Since patch [[1.7]], dark iron ore nodes have begun to appear rarely in the [[Burning Steppes]] and the [[Searing Gorge]]. Blackrock Depths is also the location of the Black Forge and the Black Anvil. The Black Forge is the only place where dark iron ore can be smelted into bars. The [[Black Anvil]] is required for most crafting recipes that require dark iron bars. As such, a run in BRD is essential to almost any [[blacksmithing]] or [[engineering]] work which uses that rare metal. |
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| − | ===Blacksmithing=== |
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| − | Scattered around Blackrock Depths are [http://thottbot.com/?n=101610 Blacksmithing Plans] which appear as scrolls that can be clicked on with a gear icon. Only a high level Blacksmith should click on these plans, if anyone without high level blacksmithing attempts to use them ''the plans will be destroyed''. Opening the scroll will give you one of the following BoP plans: |
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| − | * Plans: [[Dark Iron Mail]] |
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| − | * Plans: [[Dark Iron Shoulders]] |
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| − | As mentioned, anyone can click on the [http://thottbot.com/?n=101610 Blacksmithing Plans] but without the proper skill you will destroy the plans. Also, the plans within are BoP so you may want to roll before using them if you have multiple smiths. |
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| − | Places to find different plans: |
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| − | * Beside [[Golem Lord Argelmach]] in a room inside the manufactory |
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| − | * In the manufactory on a bench on the right |
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| − | * In the room before the 7 ghosts, beside the stairs |
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| − | * Near [[General Angerforge]] on a table |
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| − | * On a wall shelf in the northwest corner of the East Garrison area's upper level |
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| − | ===Engineering=== |
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| − | Several engineering schematics are available only in the Depths. |
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| − | * Schematic: [[Field Repair Bot 74A]]: appears as a scroll on the ground near Golem Lord Argelmach. |
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| − | * Schematic: [[World Enlarger]]: drops from the weapon technicians in the Manufactory. |
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| − | * Schematic: [[Gnomish Alarm-O-Bot]]: drops from the weapon technicians in the Manufactory. |
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| − | * Schematic: [[Dark Iron Rifle]]: drops from the doomforge craftsmen in the Manufactory. |
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| − | * Schematic: [[Goblin Jumper Cables XL]]: drops from Plugger Spazzring. |
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| − | == Loot == |
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| − | See [[Blackrock Depths loot]]. |
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| − | == Changes == |
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| − | The player cap was 10 before [[patch 1.10.0]], after which it was adjusted down to 5. |
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| − | In [[patch 2.4.3]], the [[Grim Guzzler]] underwent minor renovations and now houses several new NPCs and vendored items. |
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| − | * [http://wow.allakhazam.com/db/zone.html?wzone=53;mid=1184006356200002059;page=1#m1184006356200002059 Allakhazam's guide] to Blackrock Depths |
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| − | {{Elink|site=Random Ravings of Warcraft|link=http://rrvs.blogspot.com/2007/12/farming-brd.html|desc=Map & guide to stealth farming BRD for profit}} |
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| − | {{Elink|link=http://wowvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Guides.Detail&id=152|site=WoWVault|desc=WoW Vault's BRD Strategy Guide}} |
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| − | * [http://www.ajs.com/ajswiki/3-Man_Guide_to_Blackrock_Depths A guide to 3-manning BRD] with mid-50s characters |
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Revision as of 10:01, 3 May 2011
 Aponi Brightmane | |
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| Title | <Paladin Trainer> |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Tauren (Humanoid) |
| Level | 80 |
| Class |
Warrior,  Paladin |
| Reaction | Alliance Horde |
| Affiliation(s) | Thunder Bluff |
| Location | Elder Rise, Thunder Bluff[76, 28] |
Aponi Brightmane is a level 80 tauren found on Elder Rise in Thunder Bluff.[76, 28]
In Cataclysm Aponi will be a paladin trainer in Thunder Bluff.
Quests
[73] An Injured Colleague
[73] Elemental Unrest
During the Elemental Unrest event, Aponi defends Hunter Rise from the elemental attacks. In addition to being level 83, she has new armor and a new mace not seen in her "normal" incarnation.
Quotes
Aponi Brightmane as she first appeared in Wrath of the Lich King
Aponi Brightmane in the Cataclysm beta
This is awful! I shouldn't be sitting here, useless, when there's so much to be done! If only my arm hadn't gotten injured up in Northrend... No use dwelling on it, though! Tahu will have me patched up and cured eventually, and we'll still help around here in the meanwhile.
Just because we're not at the front doesn't mean we can't help out somehow.
- Conversation between Tahu Sagewind and Aponi Brightmane
- Aponi Brightmane says: Talk to me, Tahu. Something. Anything! I'm going stir-crazy.
- Tahu Sagewind laughs softly
- Tahu Sagewind says: All right, Aponi. I've enough on my mind to share. Have you ever spoken to the elves of Moonglade?
- Aponi Brightmane says: Not much.
- Tahu Sagewind says: The elves speak of a moon goddess, did you know? They put great stock in the light given by the moon.
- Aponi Brightmane says: Like Mu'sha.
- Tahu Sagewind says: Just like her. The parallels I've heard are interesting. And it's no secret all druids, Shu'halo and elf alike, can call upon Mu'sha's light.
- Aponi Brightmane says: Where are you going with this?
- Tahu Sagewind says: I wonder. Hamuul has guided us well, and I've learned so much from. The legends say that our people were druids when time began...
- Aponi Brightmane says: I hear the "but" in your voice...
- Tahu Sagewind says: ...but what Hamuul teaches is what the elves know. The night elves. They put such stock in their moon goddess, as creatures of the night.
- Aponi Brightmane says: Do you think his teachings are wrong?
- Tahu Sagewind says: No! No, nothing like that. He is an elder for good reason, sister. Mu'sha is one of the Earthmother's eyes, and she watches over us. That isn't sinister.
- Tahu Sagewind says: But we're nothing if not people who strive for balance. Our warriors fight only when there is need. Our hunters take only what the tribes require to live, and use all they can when they do. The shaman stand as guide and mediator to the elemental spirits.
- Tahu Sagewind says: And while we, as druids, are guardians of nature, I wonder if we've overlooked a key aspect of balance in all things.
- Aponi Brightmane says: So are you going to bring this up to the elder?
- Tahu Sagewind says: No, no. No need for him to trouble about a student's idle philosophizing while he entertains a friend.
- Aponi Brightmane says: I suppose so. It's not silly, though, what you said.
- Tahu Sagewind says: Well, it isn't exactly a new thought, sister.
- Aponi Brightmane says: I see that thoughtful frown, Tahu.
- Tahu Sagewind says: Sorry, sister. It's nothing to worry about.
- Aponi Brightmane says: But something is on your mind, right?
- Tahu Sagewind says: I'm thinking about the front to the north. The one you're so eager to return to.
- Aponi Brightmane says: What about it?
- Tahu Sagewind says: I know I'm counseling patience, Aponi, but I don't like remaining here any more than you do. Times are bleak, and failing to act only makes me worry that my idle hand may have been the one to turn the tide.
- Tahu Sagewind says: Still... there is balance in all things, even death. I simply hate the concept that such destruction and darkness might be necessary.
- Aponi Brightmane says: There's a phrase... "It's always darkest before the dawn." The dawn will come, though, Tahu. the sun will rise. The balance will shift back to where it should be.
- Aponi Brightmane smiles and gestures to the north.
- Aponi Brightmane says: Even on the glacier itself, the sun manages to peek through the gloom. I have hope, Tahu. I think we'll make it through this, no matter how dire it looks.
- Aponi Brightmane says: But I'd rather still be there on the front lines helping it happen rather than trying to placate myself with belief. We can't just sit around and hope it happens.
- Tahu Sagewind says: I know, sister. I know. We'll return to fighting one day. For now, though, maybe it's best to spread the word to others... give them the hope you have.
- Aponi Brightmane says: And through that hope, strengthen our side in the fight?
- Tahu Sagewind says: That's the idea.
Patches and hotfixes
- Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): Level raised to 80 from 55, given paladin abilities.
- Patch 3.2.0 (2009-08-04): Added.
Trivia
Her first name could be a reference to the repeated player "complaints" about class changes that Blizzard employees have to deal with, even prompting Ghostcrawler to coin the phrase "GHOSTCRAWLER PROMISED ME A PONY."[1]
References
- ^ Ghostcrawler 2009-03-14. promises, promises. MMO-Champion. Retrieved on 2010-02-24.
External links
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