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| − | | name = Hamuul Runetotem |
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+ | | leader = [[Malfurion Stormrage]] |
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| − | | affiliation = [[Thunder Bluff]], [[Cenarion Circle]], [[New Council of Tirisfal]] |
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| − | | occupation = Archdruid of the Tauren, leader of the Horde druids, Druid Representative on the New Council of Tirisfal |
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| + | | quartermaster = [[Naresir Stormfury]] |
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| − | | status = Alive |
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| − | | relatives = [[Elder Runetotem]] (ancestor), Shakuun Runetotem (paternal grandfather),<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: Stormrage]]'', p.169</ref> [[Bashana Runetotem]] (daughter) |
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| − | | mentors = [[Malfurion Stormrage]] |
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| − | | students = [[Lucan Foxblood]] |
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| − | | location = [[Elder Rise]], [[Thunder Bluff]]{{co|78|27|Thunder Bluff}} |
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| + | The '''Avengers of Hyjal''' are a standard reputation-helper group associated with the [[Firelands]]. Infuriated by the destruction wrought by the Lord of Flame, the [[Cenarion Circle]] seize the initiative, fighting back against [[Ragnaros]] and driving deep into the very heart of the Firelands. |
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| − | '''Hamuul Runetotem''' is the [[Archdruid]] of [[Thunder Bluff]] and a venerated leader of the [[tauren]] people. He is the highest-ranked tauren in the [[Cenarion Circle]], though the inclusion of tauren had incurred the ire of his former [[night elf]] counterpart, [[Fandral Staghelm]], who believed that only night elves can be druids.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 22</ref> |
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| + | ==Background== |
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| − | As many of his people do, Hamuul believes very much in the balance between nature and the races of [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]. This was the reason that he sought out and befriended the mighty night elf [[Malfurion Stormrage]] during the recent invasion of the [[Burning Legion]], to request training in the druidic arts.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: Stormrage]]'', p.168</ref> His new ''[[shan'do]]'' taught Hamuul many secrets of the wild and blessed him with the touch of nature. In the few years since that time, Hamuul has become an honored member of the (predominantly night elf) Cenarion Circle, and is recognized as the first tauren druid in nearly twenty generations.<ref>''[[Stormrage]]'', p.18</ref> Hamuul was a fierce supporter of Cairne Bloodhoof and teaches the ways of druidism to his honored brethren.<ref name="WoWM 184">''World of Warcraft manual'', 184</ref> |
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| + | For the first time since the [[Burning Legion]]'s invasion during the [[Third War]], [[Mount Hyjal]] and the World Tree [[Nordrassil]] stand at the edge of annihilation. This dire state has caused many brave individuals to converge on the sacred mountain to protect it from harm. These heroes, hailing from all walks of life, have joined with the druidic [[Cenarion Circle]] and its [[green dragonflight]] allies under the banner of the [[Guardians of Hyjal]]. As one, they have struggled against the raging elemental armies of [[Ragnaros the Firelord]], who seek to burn Nordrassil to ashes. |
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| + | Yet another united offensive has formed, much less concerned with the defensive maneuvers of the Guardians of Hyjal. This group, the Avengers of Hyjal, has instead focused on ending the threat of the Firelord once and for all by invading his own realm - the deadly, smoldering [[Firelands]]. While this effort might seem suicidal, the Avengers insist that if they don't act against Ragnaros while they have the opportunity, they may not have a world left to defend. |
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| − | ==Biography== |
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| − | Hamuul is a childhood friend of [[Cairne Bloodhoof]], and is one of the Grand Chief's strongest supporters.<ref name="WoWM 184" /> |
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| + | The majority of these fearless combatants have already stormed the Firelands and begun carving out a permanent encampment. There, the Avengers continue seizing objectives and battling elementals as well as the tainted [[Druids of the Flame]], traitors who have rejected their commitment to the natural world in order to serve Ragnaros. The Avengers of Hyjal have accumulated a number of invaluable accessories - cloaks, belts, rings, and trinkets - during their time in the Firelands. These potent items are certain to be of use to the [[Horde]] and [[Alliance]] heroes who have recently chosen to help the organization wage war against Ragnaros and his servants. The assistance of these mortal champions is crucial to the world's safety. If the Avengers' gambit fails, the Firelands' rampaging elementals will waste no time erupting into Azeroth and reducing the world to a molten wasteland.<ref>http://us.battle.net/wow/en/faction/avengers-of-hyjal</ref> |
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| − | Hamuul has a daughter, [[Bashana Runetotem|Bashana]], who is a Cenarion Circle member like her father. |
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| + | ==Reputation== |
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| − | Hamuul Runetotem is an elderly tauren who knows [[Naralex]] from years back, Hamuul lives in Thunder Bluff and trains druids. Quite old, he rarely leaves the city, but those that have seen his skills know that he is not to be trifled with. Sometimes some wonder if he’s past his prime, or even afraid of Naralex’s fate. He likely has enough power to help heal the caverns, but he claims he is too old to travel that far. He’s hesitant to travel by [[magic]] to the area, fearing the magic of the caverns will trap him the way Naralex was trapped. He sends new druids to [[Nara Wildmane]] in [[the Barrens]] when he feels they’re ready for further training.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 186</ref> |
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| + | It'll work a lot like [[Ashen Verdict]], except players won't be able to grind their way up to Exalted simply by farming trash mobs.<ref>http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/2416209385?page=17#340</ref> |
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| + | ==Rewards== |
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| − | Hamuul Runetotem lives in Thunder Bluff, where he is an important leader of his community. Considered by many of his peers as one of the most honorable and just druids in the world, Hamuul Runetotem is fervently dedicated to the Cenarion Circle and the protection of nature. Hamuul recently dreamed that there was a group of druids who were noble, but had lost their way. They had become servants of the taint seeping through the Barrens.<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 131</ref> |
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| + | {{:Naresir Stormfury}} |
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| + | ==Quests== |
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| − | Hamuul appears briefly in the ''[[World of Warcraft: The Comic|World of Warcraft comic]]'', when [[Varian Wrynn|Varian]] and [[Broll Bearmantle|Broll]] are taken to [[Thunder Bluff]]. Following their victory over a rampaging earth elemental in the [[Pools of Vision]], Hamuul invites them to his tent where he recounts the legend of [[Lo'Gosh]]. He then grants them the gift of a [[hippogryph]] feather. Although Varian is confused about the usefulness of the gift, Broll understands what the archdruid had really given them. They use it to summon a hippogryph to them and flee their slavery. |
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| − | Much later, Hamuul becomes a part of the new [[New Council of Tirisfal|Council of Tirisfal]] as a representative of the druids. He aids them in their fight against [[Cho'gall]], being one of the many to give [[Med'an]] some of his power. Although a difficult fight, they are eventually able to claim victory. |
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| − | ===Stormrage=== |
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| − | Hamuul is a major supporting character in the novel ''[[Stormrage]]''. In the time since his first meeting with Broll, the two have become close friends. In fact, Broll considers the tauren his closest friend barring Varian and [[Valeera Sanguinar|Valeera]]. Hamuul is frequently Broll's confidante, especially in matters where the latter is troubled by disturbing visions and dreams. When [[Fandral Staghelm]] summons the strongest druids to [[Teldrassil]], Hamuul is surprisingly among them. He meets Broll after he lands, the two go together to the decided meeting spot. There, Fandral instructs the gathered that they would be aiding in the healing of the [[World Tree]], along with continuing to find a way to wake [[Malfurion Stormrage|Malfurion]]. Broll, however, starts to continually lose focus and lapse into vivid hallucinations. Hamuul covers him, pretending to speak with him in such episodes. He later suggests to Broll that the visions may have some meaning, as reluctant as his friend is to accept it. |
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| − | Hamuul's role in the story is minimal until the moment Broll suddenly decides to leave the congregation, pursuing an alternative means to save their teacher. Understanding that what his friend may be planning could have a greater effect than Fandral's own plans, the archdruid covers for his disappearance. However, Fandral is quick to discover the other's actions, and even finds that he had stolen the [[Idol of Remulos]]. Fandral gives Hamuul a disapproving look, believing the tauren had aided Broll in this, but does not say more. Nonetheless, it is enough for the other druids to shun the archdruid, save [[Naralex]] and a handful of others. In order to not cause trouble for his friends, Hamuul avoids conversation with them anyway. |
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| − | Following a break between attempts to heal Teldrassil, Hamuul decides to lay a hand on the tree itself. Shockingly, he is able to hear whispers from the tree, and not like the usual way druids listen to nature speak. He then realizes the World Tree is going mad, and attempts to tell the rest of the [[Cenarion Circle|Circle]] of this. Fandral, however, dismisses his claims, stating that it is only the old tauren's weariness as they all had been expending so much energy to heal the tree. Fandral then apologizes to him for silently condemning him for Broll's actions, and instructs Hamuul to rest earlier than the others. The tauren, however, is unconvinced his tired mind was playing tricks on him. |
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| − | Eventually, he discovers Fandral's duplicity, having been driven mad by the [[Emerald Nightmare]] and Teldrassil itself. [[Shandris Feathermoon]], Naralex, and he are silenced before they can act against him, as he easily overpowers them. Fortunately, Malfurion arrives not soon after, freeing the three as he fights Fandral. The three are then able to warn the other druids, who although not entirely believing them, are of reasonable enough mind to discover the truth themselves. Hamuul is, obviously, one of the first to immediately side with Malfurion, and later plays an important part in their final conflict against the Emerald Nightmare. While many of the others take their fight into the Dream, Hamuul stays awake to defend their bodies against the apparitions that appear in the waking world. After these events, Hamuul takes up the human [[Lucan Foxblood]] as his student to further assist him in utilizing his unique abilities. |
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| − | Following their hard fought victory, Hamuul is among the many to bear witness to the marriage of Malfurion and Tyrande. |
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| − | ===Cataclysm=== |
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| − | ====The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm==== |
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| − | In the novel [[The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm]], Hamuul and a group of Tauren druids set up a peace summit with Archdruid [[Elerethe Renferal]] and a group of Night Elf druids, in the hopes of reducing the rising tensions between the Horde and the Alliance, following the murder and skinning of a group of [[Sentinels]] in [[Ashenvale]]. A group of [[Twilight's Hammer]] orcs interrupted the [[druid]] summit and killed all the Night Elves. When [[Gorkrak]] identified himself as leader of the orc band, Hamuul questioned if [[Garrosh Hellscream]] had sent him to interrupt the summit. Gorkrak feigned ignorance of who Garrosh was and when Hamuul turned his back to him, he used the oppurtunity to shoot an arrow into his back. Satisfied that suspicion of the murders were being pinned on Garrosh, he ordered Hamuul to be buried with the corpses of the other dead druids and was left for dead. He crawled out the grave as the sole survivor of the summit and called out for an owl to inform [[Cairne Bloodhoof]] of what had transpired. |
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| − | === The Molten Front === |
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| − | As the defenders of Hyjal are preparing to invade the Firelands Hamuul confronts Leyara and is burned near to death. This is witnessed by the player during the quest [[Quest:Leyara]]. |
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| − | '''Arch Druid Hamuul Runetotem''' is a level 62 [[quest giver]] located on [[Elder Rise]] in the [[tauren]] city of [[Thunder Bluff]]. |
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| − | *{{questlong|Horde|10|The Barrens Oases}} |
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| − | *{{questlong|Horde|16|Nara Wildmane}} |
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| − | *{{questlong|Horde|50|Un'Goro Soil (Horde)|Un'Goro Soil}} |
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| − | *{{questlong|Horde|50|Morrowgrain Research}} |
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| − | *{{questlong|Horde|55|Rabine Saturna (Horde)}} |
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| − | See [[List of Thunder Bluff NPCs]]. |
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| − | ===Cataclysm=== |
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| − | [[File:HamuulAfterLeyara.jpg|thumb|Hamuul after being attacked by [[Leyara]].]] |
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| − | [[File:HamuulRevitalized.jpg|thumb|Revitalized Hamuul in the [[Ragnaros]] encounter on the [[Firelands]] raid. (From the Encounter Journal)]] |
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| − | In Cataclysm, Hamuul Runetotem, along with [[Malfurion Stormrage]], will assist [[Ysera]] in protecting the recovering world tree [[Nordrassil]] from the resurgent [[Ragnaros]].<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/hyjal.html</ref> |
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| − | Hamuul assists in the freeing of [[Tortolla]], and succeeds in bringing the powerful ancient onto the side of the [[Guardians of Hyjal]]. He and Malfurion join with [[Cenarius]] in [[Sulfuron Spire]], and together push back Ragnaros into the [[Firelands]]. With the immediate threat dealt with, though Ragnaros still at large, Hamuul suggests that they confer with the leaders of the [[Horde]] and the [[Alliance]] to best plan their next move. |
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| − | Hamuul is attacked by a powerful [[Druids of the Flame|Druid of the Flame]], [[Leyara]], after her induction into their corrupted order by [[Fandral Staghelm]]. Leyara is elated with having supposedly killed the powerful Archdruid of Thunder Bluff, and leaves. Hamuul's body is later found by the Cenarion Circle, who quickly transports the Arch-druid - clinging onto life - to the [[Sanctuary of Malorne]]. Over time, Hamuul begins to recover his strength. |
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| − | Later, Leyara reappears and begins to chide Malfurion for his own weakness, noting that she will destroy him just as she did Hamuul. However, Malfurion only mentions that Hamuul is not dead at all, and a revitalized Hamuul himself disposes of her - wishing her to finally find peace in death. The two friends then retreat. |
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| − | During the battle into the [[Firelands]], Hamuul will assist heroes in doing battle with [[Ragnaros]] in his most powerful form. |
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| − | ===Quotes=== |
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| − | *(In Sancutary of Malorne of Mount Hyjal) |
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| − | :Look at this devastation, <class>! Blood and ash, as far as the eye can see. |
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| − | :But nature is not so easily put down. With some effort, we may yet coax life from this scorched soil. |
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| − | :{{gossip|''Tell me about Tortolla.''}} |
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| − | ::Ah, Tortolla! Often misunderstood and always, always underestimated. Creatures who move effortlessly between land and sea look to Tortolla as their patron ancient. |
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| − | ::Ten thousand years ago the Burning Legion invaded Azeroth, and Tortolla was among the ancients who took to the field of battle alongside Cenarius and the mortal races. |
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| − | ::As the demon hordes crashed against the front lines of the beleaguered defenders, they didn't know what to make of Tortolla. At first they tried to ignore him, but his terrible weight and crushing jaws laid waste to hundreds... |
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| − | :{{gossip|''Then what happened?''}} |
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| − | ::Tortolla never fell. Eventually the greatest Doomguards of the legion surrounded him, but couldn't pierce his stony skin and invulnerable shell. Oh, how they raged! Tortolla held his ground and covered a final retreat, before the mortal races regrouped and managed to seal the portal and end the invasion. |
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| − | ::It was said that after the battle, Tortolla was found underneath a mountain of demon corpses. He shook the bodies free and his head emerged from the gore. Then, quietly, slowly... he asked if we had won. |
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| − | ::<Hamuul rests a hand on his stomach and bellows a deep, unselfconscious laugh.> |
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| − | *After the trying events in the novel ''[[Stormrage]]'', his light green eyes<ref>''[[Stormrage]]'', p.18</ref> are described as having become ''"not only strongly gold, but with a unique hint of emerald green at the edges"''. |
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| − | *Hamuul now has his own unique voice as of ''Cataclysm''. |
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| − | ==Gallery== |
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| − | File:HamuulTCG.jpg|Hamuul Runetotem in the TCG. |
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| − | File:Arch Druid Hamuul Runetotem.jpg|Hamuul from ''World of Warcraft''. |
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| − | File:Hamuul Runetotem Cataclysm.jpg|Hamuul Runetotem seen in Cataclysm. |
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| − | * {{Hotfix|date=2011-04-29|bluenote=Arch Druid Hamuul Runetotem is no longer incorrectly visible at the Shrine of Malorne after players complete the quest Firefight while on the quest Aessina's Miracle.|link=http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2690293}} |
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Revision as of 07:27, 5 July 2011
- For the achievement, see
[Avengers of Hyjal].
 Avengers of Hyjal | |
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| File:Avengersofhyjal.jpg | |
| Main leader | Malfurion Stormrage |
| Quartermaster | Naresir Stormfury |
The Avengers of Hyjal are a standard reputation-helper group associated with the Firelands. Infuriated by the destruction wrought by the Lord of Flame, the Cenarion Circle seize the initiative, fighting back against Ragnaros and driving deep into the very heart of the Firelands.
Background
For the first time since the Burning Legion's invasion during the Third War, Mount Hyjal and the World Tree Nordrassil stand at the edge of annihilation. This dire state has caused many brave individuals to converge on the sacred mountain to protect it from harm. These heroes, hailing from all walks of life, have joined with the druidic Cenarion Circle and its green dragonflight allies under the banner of the Guardians of Hyjal. As one, they have struggled against the raging elemental armies of Ragnaros the Firelord, who seek to burn Nordrassil to ashes.
Yet another united offensive has formed, much less concerned with the defensive maneuvers of the Guardians of Hyjal. This group, the Avengers of Hyjal, has instead focused on ending the threat of the Firelord once and for all by invading his own realm - the deadly, smoldering Firelands. While this effort might seem suicidal, the Avengers insist that if they don't act against Ragnaros while they have the opportunity, they may not have a world left to defend.
The majority of these fearless combatants have already stormed the Firelands and begun carving out a permanent encampment. There, the Avengers continue seizing objectives and battling elementals as well as the tainted Druids of the Flame, traitors who have rejected their commitment to the natural world in order to serve Ragnaros. The Avengers of Hyjal have accumulated a number of invaluable accessories - cloaks, belts, rings, and trinkets - during their time in the Firelands. These potent items are certain to be of use to the Horde and Alliance heroes who have recently chosen to help the organization wage war against Ragnaros and his servants. The assistance of these mortal champions is crucial to the world's safety. If the Avengers' gambit fails, the Firelands' rampaging elementals will waste no time erupting into Azeroth and reducing the world to a molten wasteland.[1]
Reputation
It'll work a lot like Ashen Verdict, except players won't be able to grind their way up to Exalted simply by farming trash mobs.[2]
Rewards
| Item | Cost | Type | |
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| Friendly |  [Bladed Flamewrath Cover]
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250 |
Back (strength) |
| [Durable Flamewrath Greatcloak]
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250 |
Back (tank) | |
| [Flowing Flamewrath Cape]
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250 |
Back (spirit) | |
| [Rippling Flamewrath Drape]
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250 |
Back (caster) | |
| [Sleek Flamewrath Cloak]
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250 |
Back (agility) | |
| Honored |  [Belt of the Seven Seals]
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300 |
Plate Waist (caster) |
 [Cinch of the Flaming Ember]
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300 |
Plate Waist (strength) | |
 [Embereye Belt]
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300 |
Cloth Waist (caster) | |
 [Firearrow Belt]
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300 |
Mail Waist (agility) | |
 [Firemend Cinch]
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300 |
Mail Waist (caster) | |
 [Firescar Sash]
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300 |
Leather Waist (caster) | |
 [Flamebinding Girdle]
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300 |
Leather Waist (agility) | |
 [Girdle of the Indomitable Flame]
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300 |
Plate Waist (tank) | |
| Revered |  [Ancient Petrified Seed]
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400 |
Trinket (agility) |
 [Essence of the Eternal Flame]
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400 |
Trinket (strength) | |
 [Fiery Quintessence]
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400 |
Trinket (spirit) | |
 [Rune of Zeth]
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400 |
Trinket (caster) | |
 [Stay of Execution]
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400 |
Trinket (tank) | |
| Exalted |  [Adamantine Signet of the Avengers]
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500 |
Ring (tank) |
 [Infernal Signet of the Avengers]
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500 |
Ring (caster) | |
 [Obsidian Signet of the Avengers]
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500 |
Ring (strength) | |
 [Quicksilver Signet of the Avengers]
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500 |
Ring (spirit) | |
 [Viridian Signet of the Avengers]
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500 |
Ring (agility) |
Quests
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References
External links
FranksPlace.org FranksPlace.org 4.2 Avengers of Hyjal Guide FranksPlace.org FranksPlace.org 4.2 Avengers of Hyjal Firelands Faction Grinding Guide
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