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| + | '''Ruins of Uldum''' is a subzone of [[Tanaris]]. It is an ancient hall of stone located in the southern desert of Tanaris, in the [[Valley of the Watchers]]. It is full of [[Sandstone Earthen]], who are immobile (if unprovoked) and malfunctioning.<ref>[[Quest:The Crumbling Past]]</ref> The western side of the room has been damaged, revealing a titan device. The [[Antediluvean Chest]] can be found in the back of the room. Tampering with the chest summons the [[Antechamber Guardian]]. The area appears to also be known as the "Antechamber of Uldum" and may have once been the grand entrance to Uldum itself. The quakes that ripped its doors open probably collapsed the tunnels.<ref>[[Quest:The Secrets of Uldum]]</ref> If the path was not blocked off, the tunnel would lead to a smaller door at [[Cursed Landing]]. |
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| − | '''Trueshot Point''' is a small Alliance encampment near the entrance of [[Talondeep Pass]] in [[Stonetalon Mountains]]. |
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| + | ==Searching for it== |
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| + | When the world was sundered by the Well of Eternity's implosion, the earthen were deeply affected. Reeling with the pain of the earth itself, the earthen lost much of their identity and sealed themselves within the stone chambers where they were first created. Uldaman, Uldum, Ulduar... these were the names of the ancient Titan cities where the earthen first took shape and form. Buried deep beneath the world, the earthen rested in peace for nearly eight thousand years.<ref>[[Ironforge - the Awakening of the Dwarves]]</ref> |
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| + | Fragments of notes unearthed from [[Bael Modan]] suggest that a great titan city lies deep within the rocky expanse of the southern desert. So far, dwarven expeditions have yet to track down the location of Uldum, but they are confident that it's only a matter of time.<ref>''[[Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 211</ref> |
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| + | As anyone interested in the [[Mystery of the Makers]] knows, the Titans long ago created the world. Then, for whatever reason, the Titans disappeared, leaving behind only scattered remnants of their once mighty cities. It's said that Tanaris once housed one such city, a place known as Uldum. While Brann Bronzebeard was in Gadgetzan, he heard talk of this place, but he and his group were unable to locate it on their travels throughout the desert. He speculated that perhaps the sands cover it, or maybe Uldum is just another name for the Caverns of Time.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 59</ref> |
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| + | ==Revelations== |
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| + | The [[Stone Watcher of Norgannon]] claims that entry into the Uldum compound is only allowed for beings that have the [[Plates of Uldum]]. It also claims that Uldum is a research facility for the titans in their continuing efforts to enhance the biosphere of Azeroth.<ref>[[Quest:The Stone Watcher]]</ref> |
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| + | ==Cataclysm== |
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| + | [[Prospector Gunstan]] studied the gate here for years, trying to find a way of entry that wouldn't disturb any of the ancient architecture just behind it. However, the [[Cataclysm]] has destroyed the gate, and the entrance to Uldum is revealed.<ref>[[Quest:Ancient Obstacles]]</ref> |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | File:Uldum entrance.jpg|Pre-Cataclysm |
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| + | File:Tanaris 070910 014812 - Uldum - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Post-Cataclysm |
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| + | File:New Uldum entrance.jpg|Post-Cataclysm |
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| + | File:Uldum gate cata.jpg|Post-Cataclysm |
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| + | File:Tanaris 070910 015236 - Uldum - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Post-Cataclysm (closeup) |
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| + | File:Ruins of Uldum.jpg|Looking in (the true subzone is only this hall) |
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| + | File:Tanaris 070910 015011 - Uldum - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Looking out |
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| + | File:Tanaris 070910 014907 - Uldum - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Looking out |
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| + | File:Tanaris 070910 015017 - Uldum - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Antechamber of Uldum |
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| + | File:Tanaris 070910 014916 - Uldum - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Titan device |
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| + | File:Tanaris 070910 014901 - Uldum - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Hieroglyphic floor |
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| + | File:The Cursed Landing.jpg|The reverse side (far right) |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ==Notes== |
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| + | * The area known as "Uldum" in the game before ''Cataclysm'' is made up of a structure that (going from the beginning of its entrance steps to the back of its room) is marked as "Valley of the Watchers" (in Tanaris), "Ruins of Uldum" (in Tanaris), "Tanaris" (the zone), and "Uldum" (the zone). For convenience, the entire structure is documented here. |
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| + | * The quest chain here is a reference to the {{wplink|Rosetta Stone}}. |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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Revision as of 22:24, 28 June 2011
- Main article: Uldum#History
Ruins of Uldum is a subzone of Tanaris. It is an ancient hall of stone located in the southern desert of Tanaris, in the Valley of the Watchers. It is full of Sandstone Earthen, who are immobile (if unprovoked) and malfunctioning.[1] The western side of the room has been damaged, revealing a titan device. The Antediluvean Chest can be found in the back of the room. Tampering with the chest summons the Antechamber Guardian. The area appears to also be known as the "Antechamber of Uldum" and may have once been the grand entrance to Uldum itself. The quakes that ripped its doors open probably collapsed the tunnels.[2] If the path was not blocked off, the tunnel would lead to a smaller door at Cursed Landing.
Searching for it
When the world was sundered by the Well of Eternity's implosion, the earthen were deeply affected. Reeling with the pain of the earth itself, the earthen lost much of their identity and sealed themselves within the stone chambers where they were first created. Uldaman, Uldum, Ulduar... these were the names of the ancient Titan cities where the earthen first took shape and form. Buried deep beneath the world, the earthen rested in peace for nearly eight thousand years.[3]
Fragments of notes unearthed from Bael Modan suggest that a great titan city lies deep within the rocky expanse of the southern desert. So far, dwarven expeditions have yet to track down the location of Uldum, but they are confident that it's only a matter of time.[4]
As anyone interested in the Mystery of the Makers knows, the Titans long ago created the world. Then, for whatever reason, the Titans disappeared, leaving behind only scattered remnants of their once mighty cities. It's said that Tanaris once housed one such city, a place known as Uldum. While Brann Bronzebeard was in Gadgetzan, he heard talk of this place, but he and his group were unable to locate it on their travels throughout the desert. He speculated that perhaps the sands cover it, or maybe Uldum is just another name for the Caverns of Time.[5]
Revelations
The Stone Watcher of Norgannon claims that entry into the Uldum compound is only allowed for beings that have the Plates of Uldum. It also claims that Uldum is a research facility for the titans in their continuing efforts to enhance the biosphere of Azeroth.[6]
Cataclysm
Prospector Gunstan studied the gate here for years, trying to find a way of entry that wouldn't disturb any of the ancient architecture just behind it. However, the Cataclysm has destroyed the gate, and the entrance to Uldum is revealed.[7]
Gallery
Pre-Cataclysm
Post-Cataclysm
Post-Cataclysm
Post-Cataclysm
Post-Cataclysm (closeup)
Looking in (the true subzone is only this hall)
Looking out
Looking out
Antechamber of Uldum
Titan device
Hieroglyphic floor
The reverse side (far right)
Notes
- The area known as "Uldum" in the game before Cataclysm is made up of a structure that (going from the beginning of its entrance steps to the back of its room) is marked as "Valley of the Watchers" (in Tanaris), "Ruins of Uldum" (in Tanaris), "Tanaris" (the zone), and "Uldum" (the zone). For convenience, the entire structure is documented here.
- The quest chain here is a reference to the Rosetta Stone.
