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| + | {{for|the other quest chain added in Patch 4.2.0|Elemental Bonds questline}} |
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| − | | name = Blue dragonflight |
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| − | | leader = ''None'' {{Cata-inline}} <br/> Formerly; [[Malygos|Malygos the Spell-Weaver]] |
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| − | | capital = [[Nexus|The Nexus]] |
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| − | | homeworld = [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] |
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| − | | domain = Magic |
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| − | | breath = Frost, Ice, Arcane |
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| − | | character = [[Arcanist]], [[Paladin]] (Dragons), [[Warrior]], [[Rogue]], [[Hunter]], [[Scout]], [[Gladiator]], [[Priest]] (dragonspawn)<ref name="LoM 116">''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 116.</ref>, [[Scalebane]], [[Wyrmkin]] |
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| − | | height = Varies by species and age |
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| − | | language = [[Draconic]], [[Common]]<ref name="LoM 119">''Lands of Mystery'', 119.</ref> |
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| − | | slang = Any, usually [[Darnassian]], [[Dwarven]], [[Goblin]], [[Thalassian]]<ref name="LoM 119"/> |
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| − | | faction = [[Neutral]], [[Hostile]] |
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| − | | alignment = Usually [[lawful neutral]]<ref>''Lands of Mystery'', 121.</ref> |
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| − | | location = [[Borean Tundra]] |
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| − | *[[Beryl Point]] |
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| − | *[[Coldarra]] |
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| − | [[Dragonblight]] |
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| − | *[[Azure Dragonshrine]] |
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| − | *[[Moonrest Gardens]] |
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| − | Other |
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| − | *[[Azure Front]], [[Crystalsong Forest|Crystalsong]] |
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| − | *[[Lake Mennar]], [[Azshara]] |
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| − | *[[Mazthoril]], [[Winterspring]] |
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| + | The '''Firelands Invasion''' is a charge led by [[Malfurion Stormrage]] and the [[Guardians of Hyjal]] to take the attack to [[Ragnaros]] in the [[Firelands]]. A new currency, [[Mark of the World Tree]], is introduced. Marks are rewarded from completing daily quests and can be used to unlock the [[Molten Front]], areas within it, and purchase high-level items at the following vendors: [[Zen'Vorka]], [[Ayla Shadowstorm]], [[Varlan Highbough]] and [[Damek Bloombeard]]. |
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| − | [[File:blue dragon.jpg|thumb|Blue drake]] |
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| − | [[File:Drakeart.png|thumb|right|Blue drake concept art]] |
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| − | [[File:BluedragonWCA.jpg|thumb|right|A blue dragon from ''[[Warcraft Adventures]]''.]] |
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| + | ==Defending the World Tree== |
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| − | ''The '''blue dragonflight''', ruled by [[Malygos]], the lord of magic, was all but devastated by the evil [[Deathwing]] and his [[black dragonflight]]. Though there are few great blue dragons left in the world, their magical powers are awesome to behold. Native to Northrend, the few blues stay relatively close to the great [[Dragonblight]], where they commune with the ancient dragon spirits who died in ages past. Their freezing breath and gargantuan claws have been the death of many hapless travelers in Northrend.''<ref>''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]'' manual, 82.</ref> |
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| + | {{Main|Mount Hyjal quests}} |
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| + | Before adventurers can take the fight to Ragnaros, they must contend with his forces attacking [[Mount Hyjal]]. Both Ragnaros' forces and those of the [[Twilight's Hammer]] seek to burn [[Nordrassil]], the world tree. It is up to adventurers to push the foot soldiers back and interact with five Ancients: [[Goldrinn]], [[Aviana]], [[Aessina]], [[Tortolla]] and [[Cenarius]], and rescue the legendary commander [[Jarod Shadowsong]]. Once these five Ancients are back in the fight, Malfurion, [[Hamuul Runetotem]] and Cenarius lead a charge against Ragnaros in [[Sulfuron Spire]], driving him back to the Firelands. |
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| − | ==Member types== |
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| − | The blue dragonflight includes the blue dragons themselves as well as all other blue dragonkin such as dragonspawn and drakonids. |
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| − | *[[Blue wyrm]] |
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| − | *[[Blue dragon]] (mature) |
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| − | *[[Blue drake]] |
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| − | *[[Blue whelp]] |
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| − | *[[Blue dragonspawn]] |
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| − | **[[Blue wyrmkin]] |
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| − | **[[Blue scalebane]] |
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| − | *Blue [[drakonid]] |
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| + | ==Opening the portal== |
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| − | ==Culture== |
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| + | Once Mount Hyjal is reasonably secure (at least after players have completed [[Quest:Aessina's Miracle]]), forces start gathering at the [[Sanctuary of Malorne]] in southern Hyjal. There, Malfurion attempts to open a portal to the Firelands. That attempt does not go well. The fight escalates to the point that Malorne is resurrected to help with the defense. |
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| − | The Blue Dragonflight encompasses both the literal descendants of Malygos — the blue dragons — and their loyal servants and companions, the blue dragonspawn. For the thousands of years between the [[Sundering]] and the destruction of the [[Demon Soul]], blue dragons were all but unheard of, but they have begun to emerge in the world once again.<ref name="LoM 114">''Lands of Mystery'', 114.</ref> |
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| + | It will take three days to recover enough to attempt to open the portal again. Adventurers are tasked with earning [[Mark of the World Tree]] x20 in order to continue. Eight are earned in one-time quests, and four can be earned each day in dailies. |
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| − | Historically, dragons have had a reputation for spending their days in solitary contemplation of the secrets of the world, but in recent times blue dragons have proved to be more social due to the growing threats to all living creatures. In addition to their noted obsession with magic, blue dragons also enjoy researching other subjects. They could be called the academics among dragons; they have begun to serve more and more as the teachers of younger members of other species. While in humanoid form, many dragons also notice the scientific discoveries of other races and take an increasing interest in the development of engineering and similar studies. |
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| − | Adult blue dragons most often have names ending in "gos", or "gosa" for females. Sometimes synonyms of the word "blue", or terms relating to spellcasting find their way into a blue dragon's name as well. When taking humanoid form blue dragons most often choose [[gnome|gnomish]] or [[high elf|high elven]] forms. |
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| + | ==Making a beachhead== |
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| − | ===Society=== |
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| + | Resources gathered, it is time to make a push into the breach. However, Hamuul has a side quest that goes disastrously wrong. Putting that aside for the moment, follow Malfurion through the portal on [[Nordune Ridge]] to cross into the [[Molten Front]]. Malfurion and his party are immediately set upon by an Obsidian Slaglord. Help kill it, then start securing the toehold. Malfurion shortly offers an opportunity to recruit the [[Druids of the Talon]] and/or the [[Shadow Wardens]] to the fight by handing either faction's leader [[Mark of the World Tree]] x150. Players can earn a maximum of 12 or 14 marks per day (six from the quests starting at the Sanctuary of Malorne, and six or eight at Malfurion's Breach), so this will take roughly two weeks to complete. |
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| − | Malygos is said to have established magic itself and created all the spells that set the sky and earth into motion. While he is not revered as a god, for blue dragons see no godhood in scientific fact, he is considered the greatest scientific mind ever to have existed in the multiverse—or, at least, his flight considers him so. Blue dragons have a natural affinity for spellcasting, and most powers of sorcery are instinct even to young drakes. Because of their natural propensity for magic, they have high magic resistances and can withstand many magical attacks. They are also the masters of frost, their breath weapon can drain enemies' magic energy, an effect the blue dragons term "withdrawing Malygos's favor." Blues find all forms of ice and water welcome, most making their lairs in the frozen peaks of mountains or in caverns near, or under, freezing water. |
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| − | Their traditional home is [[Northrend]], where they remain close to the great Dragonblight, the final resting place of dragons. The blue dragons once communed with the dead there to ensure that each draconic spirit made its way into the Beyond. Northrend lies much in control of the Scourge, but blues still make pilgrimages to the dark northlands, seeking answers hidden among the bones of their dead. The most powerful blue dragon sorcerers claim that the spirits of the dead tell them a new upheaval is on its way, a cataclysm that will outweigh any trouble the world of Azeroth has yet endured. The blue dragons say this often, no matter what disaster the world suffers, so few have given their words much credence this time.<ref name="MoM 31">''[[Manual of Monsters]]'', 31.</ref> More and more dragons however, migrate to the caverns of [[Mazthoril]] in [[Winterspring]] on [[Kalimdor]]. This migration occurs for two main reasons: First, because of the growing concern about another imminent attack on the [[World Tree]]; and second, to retreat from the [[Scourge]], which some dragons see as a threat the dragonflight is not prepared to conquer.<ref name="LoM 114"/> |
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| + | ==Progressing inland== |
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| − | Blue dragons are a bit xenophobic, keeping to their territories and maintaining their own studies without interference. They are highly territorial, largely due to their paranoia that any intruder wandering into their lairs are probably agents of the black dragonflight, and won't hesitate to attack if his territory is invaded. Under such circumstances, a blue dragon is as violent and destructive as any black dragon. In previous years, blue dragons even attacked each other over territorial disputes, but such conflicts are unlikely now that so many dragons have adapted to living in groups for protection.<ref name="LoM 114"/><ref name="LoM 115"/> |
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| + | Based on whether players choose to complete [[Quest:The Shadow Wardens]] or [[Quest:Druids of the Talon]] first, players will either make a push up to the [[Forlorn Spire]] to the northeast, or the [[Furnace]] to the northwest. Eleven marks are rewarded daily for completing the daily quest chain, in addition to the fourteen possible from phase one and phase two daily quests. |
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| + | Should players have both factions unlocked, they will be given the choice to complete ''either'' faction's quests each day, not both. |
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| − | In modern days blue dragons are rare and difficult to find, thus their society does not have a rigid hierarchy. Although some great blue dragons remain in the world, they are few and far between, studying their magic almost to the exclusion of all else. All blue dragons serve Malygos with roughly equal standing, although there are some ancient dragons who are considered authority figures simply due to their great knowledge and mastery of magic. In essence, it is a society ruled by the powerful, but in a group of intellectuals such as these any real ranking system would do nothing but cause endless debate. Males and females have equal standing in blue dragon society, although usually it is the female who chooses her mate. With a few exceptions, blue dragons usually take only a single mate, and they are immensely protective of their mates and children. Female blue dragons sometimes stalk and observe a potential mate in a number of different forms to gauge the male’s worth before revealing themselves. |
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| − | Blue dragons are the undisputed masters of magic, their culture revolving around the study and cataloging of magic and spells, primarily but not exclusively [[arcane magic]]. They focus on advancing in spellcasting ability, and the acquisition of knowledge and greater magical power to the exclusion of almost everything else, but this is not to say they are single minded. Rather, the dragons are extremely loyal, and know that the [[Titan]]s gave their master his domain so that they would use their magic to keep the world safe.<ref name="LoM 114"/> As such, the "proper" use of magic is a matter of great importance to the dragons — while blue dragons are naturally curious about the use of warlock magic and the like, they consider such forms of magic to be perversions of nature. For this reason, [[warlock]]s and [[necromancer]]s are considered enemies of the dragonflight, although the dragons have higher priorities on their hit list — namely every living [[black dragon]]. In their pursuit of magic, blue dragons infiltrate mortal societies in humanoid forms to learn more about how mortals practice spellcasting. While some dragons have engaged in this activity for centuries, it has been widespread only since Malygos's recent recovery from years of insanity. |
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| + | ===Druids of the Talon=== |
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| − | While the dragons are primarily interested in arcane magic, other forms interest them as well, especially those that do not require the worship of a divine being. For this reason, a number of blue dragons engage in a scholarly study of the [[Light|Holy Light]]. It isn't surprising to find blue dragons in the ranks of many mortal orders: the [[Kirin Tor]], naturally, but also orders dedicated to the Light such as the [[Argent Dawn]] and the [[Knights of the Silver Hand]]. |
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| + | {{Druids of the Talon}} |
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| + | ===Crimson Lasher=== |
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| − | Blue dragons are scholars and often learn many languages, posing as mortal wizards and even paladins to better study the magical progress of the younger races. Many strive to impress their master, [[Malygos]]. Members of the blue flight value other thinkers such as writers, artist, spellcasters, academic types, and engineers.<ref name="LoM 117">''Lands of Mystery'', 117.</ref> They have associated with the [[elves]] for the centuries, and more recently they study the unique skills of [[dwarven]], [[gnome]], and [[goblin]] engineers.<ref name="LoMWB 2">''Lands of Mystery'' Web Bonuses, 2.</ref> They delight in knowledge and in samples of new crafts.<ref>''Lands of Mystery'', 95.</ref> |
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| + | A short side one-time questline (worth five marks) and one further daily (worth two marks each day) can be unlocked by killing a [[Druid of the Flame]]: |
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| + | {{Crimson Lasher}} |
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| + | ==Further progression== |
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| − | Blue [[Dragonspawn]], more often than the dragonspawn of other flights, become proficient arcanists and rise to positions of power and authority within their broods, [[General Colbatann]] of [[Mazthoril]] being a prime example. This is credited to the unusual intelligence and disposition towards magic associated with the blue dragonflight.<ref name="LoM 114"/> Many other dragonspawn are warriors, rogues, hunters, scouts or gladiators. A few dragonspawn priests worship the blue dragonflight or Malygos, contrary to most blue dragon beliefs, but shamans and druids are almost unheard of among the blue dragonflight.<ref name="LoM 116" /> |
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| + | When you complete both [[Quest:The Shadow Wardens]] and [[Quest:Druids of the Talon]], the phase at Malfurion's Breach advances slightly, with the Sentinel Tree growing significantly, and three NPCs appearing, each requiring [[Mark of the World Tree]] x125 to unlock their wares: |
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| + | *[[Ayla Shadowstorm]], offering [[Quest:Filling the Moonwell]]. |
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| + | *[[Varlan Highbough]], offering [[Quest:Calling the Ancients]]. |
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| + | *[[Damek Bloombeard]], offering [[Quest:Additional Armaments]]. |
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| + | Completing these final three unlock quests turns these NPCs into vendors who sell item level 365 gear for gold. Additionally, the Writs of Commendation sold by [[Zen'Vorka]] become available for purchase. |
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| + | Since players may earn up to 27 Marks of the World Tree each day at this phase, it should take five days worth of marks per NPC to convert them from quest givers to vendors. |
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| − | ===Faith=== |
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| − | The blue dragonflight’s belief system is scientific; they seek proof of everything, and take little on faith or word of mouth alone. The dragons revere Malygos as a creator of magic, but not as a god; rather, they feel Malygos is simply the greatest scientific mind that has ever existed. Those dragons that know of the Titans respect them as powerful users of magic and as creators, but they consider the Titans good examples and mentors, not divinities to be worshiped. Likewise, the dragons respect the followers of Elune, Cenarius and the other Ancients, but they do not worship these entities.<ref name="LoM 115">''Lands of Mystery'', 115.</ref> |
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| + | When you complete [[Quest:Filling the Moonwell]] (the other two are not required), Malfurion offers the quest [[Quest:Into the Depths (Molten Front)]], in which you kill [[Leyara]]. When you complete [[Quest:Into the Depths (Molten Front)]], Theresa Barkskin sends you a thank-you letter containing gold. Completing the quest yields the [[Legacy of Leyara]] achievement, which rewards the [[Smoke-Stained Locket]]. This in turn starts the Leyara's Past questline, which reveals the past of Leyara and in the end, rewards the Smoke-Stained Locket now as an item that transform you into a [[Druid of the Flame]] for 5 minutes. |
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| − | The blue dragonflight is focused on the pursuit of ever greater power and knowledge. This doesn't make them completely egocentric; the dragons share what they learn to help others of their kind as well as the world in general. Many blue dragons strive to impress their master, Malygos, with their knowledge of magic, or invent new spells or magic items. Members of the blue dragonflight value other thinkers, including spellcasters, engineers, writers, artists and general academic types. If a mortal shows a blue dragon a spell he has never seen, they earn that dragon’s respect. If they teach the dragon that spell, the mortal likely gains the dragon's gratitude for a lifetime — and blues live a very long time. Generally, members of the blue dragonflight consider adventurers in general to be kindred spirits, but they highly favor those who are clever, inventive and powerful.<ref name="LoM 117"/> |
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| + | The questline: |
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| + | {{Leyara's Past}} |
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+ | ==Videos== |
| + | {{Youtubelink|4Z9D9PlRJBU|desc=Firelands Invasion Vanity Rewards}} |
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| − | While blue dragons are slowly growing in numbers again, they lack the power to take on the children of Deathwing, such as Onyxia and Nefarion, directly. As such, the blues entrust favored mortals with the task of fighting against these powerful black dragons, and reward their mortal allies with magical secrets and objects of power in return for risking their lives to aid the dragonflight. Generally, the blue dragonflight likes the mortal races, especially those that practice arcane magic, but there are a few exceptions. Most blue dragons dislike goblins, since many goblins serve the black dragonflight, and it was a group of goblins that outfitted Deathwing with the adamantine armor attached to his scales. Also, blue dragons are wary of orcs, due to their role in enslaving the [[red dragonflight]] in recent years. Relations between the blue dragonflight and the other dragonflights have dramatically improved since the fall of Deathwing at Grim Batol; many of the other dragons felt that the blues abandoned them after the construction of the World Tree; but now red, bronze and blue dragons guard Nordrassil together once again.<ref name="LoM 117"/> Now, it should be noted however that several Blues are somewhat bitter after the events of the [[Nexus War]]. |
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| + | {{Youtubelink|B_JdJeMUo2s|desc= King of Spider Hill Achievement Guide}} |
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| + | ==Patches and hotfixes== |
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| − | ===Corruption=== |
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| + | * {{Patch 4.2.0|note=Added.}} |
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| − | Blue dragons are some of the foremost arcane spellcasters on Azeroth. As such, some are concerned that the demons' taint may touch and corrupt the dragonflight. These concerns are unfounded; blue dragons, blue wyrmkin, and the rest of the dragonflight are immune to arcane corruption — though no one yet understands why. Perhaps they have mastered magic to such an extent that they surpassed the danger. If this is true, perhaps arcanists of other races can achieve similar transcendence.<ref name="LoM 117"/> |
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+ | ==External links== |
| + | {{elink|link=http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2685001|desc=Patch 4.2. Preview: The Regrowth and Molten Front Daily Quest Hubs|type=wowus}} |
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| + | {{elink|icon=icyveinscom|site=Icy Veins|link=http://www.icy-veins.com/firelands-invasion-event|desc=Firelands Invasion Walkthrough: efficient questing, rewards, achievements, etc.}} |
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| − | [[File:BlueDragon1.jpg|thumb|right|The Blue Dragon in Warcraft III.]] |
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| − | ===Charge of the Dragonflights=== |
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| − | Before the [[Titans]] departed Azeroth, they charged the greatest species of the world with the task of watching over it. In that age, there were many [[dragonflight]]s, yet five flights, one of which was the blue, held dominion over their brethren, and were chosen to shepherd the budding world. The greatest members of the [[Pantheon]] imbued a portion of their power upon each of the flights' leaders. |
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| − | [[Norgannon]], the Titan lore keeper and master-magician, granted the blue dragon, Malygos, a portion of his vast power. From then on, Malygos would be known as the Spell-Weaver, the guardian of magic and hidden arcanum.<ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/chapter1.html#4 |title="Charge of the Dragonflights" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Official World of Warcraft Community Site, History, Chapter 1}}</ref> |
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| − | The time following this came to be known as the Age of Dragons, when the civilization of dragonkind was at it's peak.<ref>''[[The Well of Eternity]]'', 193.</ref> For thousands of years, his children prospered and experimented with the eldritch powers of the universe, unrivaled in their mastery of arcane power.<ref name="LoM 115"/> The blue dragons were numerous and co-existed peacefully with the other dragonflights, working together to safeguard their world. But this age would not last forever.<ref name="MG 39">''[[Monster Guide]]'', 39.</ref> |
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| − | ===War of the Ancients=== |
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| − | When the [[night elf|night elves]] inadvertently called the [[Burning Legion]] to the world, the blue dragons were among the first to realize the potential threat; and when the Aspect of the Earth, Neltharion, suggested creating a magical artifact to aid in the destruction of the demons, the blues were some of the first to agree to the plan. Malygos himself was one of Neltharion's closest friends, and he gave much of his own essence toward the creation of this object, called the Dragon Soul. |
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| − | When each dragon had contributed a portion of his or her essence to the artifact, Neltharion deemed it complete, and brought it to bear against the demons — but only for a precious few moments. Soon, he turned the artifact against the terrified night elves as well, and finally his own brethren. The shocked dragons were helpless to resist the power of the Dragon Soul, for it contained a fraction of the essence of each — with the exception of Neltharion himself. All the dragonflights, save Neltharion's own, were paralyzed in the air until the timely intervention of [[Korialstrasz]], one of the mates of the red dragonqueen, who had been absent from the initial use of the artifact. While Korialstrasz was no match for the might of the Aspect of Earth, he was powerful enough to interrupt Neltharion's concentration for a moment, which freed the other dragons from their paralysis and allowed them to act. Malygos, infuriated at the betrayal by one of his closest companions, struck first, but at a great price. As the blue dragonflight flew into formation to attack Neltharion, the mighty black wyrm unleashed the full fury of the Dragon Soul against them, and the power instantly slew nearly every one of them. Malygos narrowly managed to raise a protective spell fast enough to survive, and only a handful of others reached the safety of his barrier in time. As the other dragons turned to act, Neltharion retreated, leaving the blue dragonflight broken in his wake.<ref name="LoM 116"/> |
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| − | Following the betrayal, the surviving red, green, and bronze dragons secluded themselves, hoping to recover from the Dragon Soul's powers. Korialstrasz teleported himself to the icy caverns of the blue flight to search for any remaining life. He found none, save a few nearly frozen, but still intact, eggs. Knowing these eggs were the only hope of a future the blue flight had, he placed them in a pocket universe, where time ran ever so slowly, until he could pass them on to someone he could trust.<ref>''[[The Sundering]]'', 25.</ref> The Kaldorei and their allies managed to defeat the legion, but at great cost. Azeroth was sundered. |
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| − | The loss of most of his children and mates drove Malygos out of his mind. Malygos continued for some time in the war against Neltharion, who now called himself Deathwing, but Malygos's presence in the world diminished over time. Perhaps Malygos's last sane act was placing many of his surviving dragons in the caverns of [[Mazthoril]] to hold eternal vigil over the sacred site of [[Mt. Hyjal]], location of the world tree [[Nordrassil]] and the second [[Well of Eternity]]. |
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| − | Malygos, in his rage and grief, split his home from the rest of the land, creating the gap later known as the [[Westrift]] that separates [[Coldarra]] from what had become mainland Northrend. The few survivors settled on Coldarra, carving their own caverns out of [[the Nexus]]. For 10,000 years the [[Dragon Aspect|Aspect]] Malygos fell deeper and deeper into his madness. He isolated himself in his lair and refused all visitors. Blue Dragons were rarely seen, and most of the survivors had gone into hiding from the blacks.<ref name="LoM 96"/> For thousands of years, none but a few of the most ancient dragons knew of Malygos's whereabouts, and much of his dragonflight hid in solitude, realizing their fight against Deathwing was doomed without their leader.<ref name="LoM 116"/> |
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| − | After having nearly wiped out the flight, the black dragons were not ready to leave the last few blues in peace. The survivors of the blue flight had fled to [[Northrend]], when Deathwing attacked, slaughtering them by the dozens. The survivors fought back but were no match for Deathwing's ferocity. In the process their homes were destroyed and the land so damaged it could never recover. The area became the [[Dragonblight]].<ref name="LoM 96">''Lands of Mystery'', 96.</ref> Over what is now [[Crystalsong Forest]] another battle between the blacks and blues was waged. The dying blues released their magic and it sprinkled down to cover the landscape. Finally a elder blue wyrm, beset by many blacks, released a spell to turn his attackers into stone, but the magic blanketing the area amplified the spell and crystallized the landscape.<ref>''Lands of Mystery, 97.</ref> |
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| − | The drawn out war between the [[black dragonflight]] and the other flights decimated the species, with all flights losing members, the blues losing many of what few they had left. The dragonflights hunted the blacks to the brink of extinction,<ref>''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]'' manual, 142.</ref> but were greatly weakened by their sacrifice to the Demon Soul. Ultimately the blacks were nearly wiped out,<ref>''The Well of Eternity'', 245.</ref> though the other flights never truly recovered from those dark times and were never again seen in the same numbers as before. The Age of Dragons had passed. |
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| − | A few remaining members of his flight continued their mad masters job of studying magic throughout the millennia in attempts to keep the mortal race's abuse of it in check. The [[Arcanomicon]], a map of the world's [[ley lines]] gifted to Malygos ages ago by the titan Norgannon, has been continuously updated and revised by the blue dragons over the long years of Malygos's seclusion.<ref name="The Nexus" >{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/dungeons/nexus.xml |title="The Nexus" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Wrath Of The Lich King Official Site }}</ref> Other blues, such as [[Sapphiron]] and [[Azuregos]], continued to search for and hoard artifacts of great magical power, keeping them from inexperienced hands.<ref name="War3xUD4">{{ref game|title=Warcraft III|expansion=[[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne|The Frozen Throne]]|campaign=[[Legacy of the Damned]]|mission=[[The Return to Northrend]]}}</ref><ref name="WoW.com">{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/basics/raidarea.html#outdoor |title="Raid Encounters" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Official World of Warcraft Community Site }}</ref> When the legion was planning its second invasion of Azeroth, another agent, [[Arcanagos]], attempted to sway the [[Guardian]] [[Medivh]] away from the path he was taking under the control of the Dark Titan, [[Sargeras]]. |
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| − | A thousand years before modern times, the almost-extinct blue dragons still managed to lend their aid to the [[night elf|night elves]] and the [[bronze dragonflight]] during the [[War of the Shifting Sands]]. Led by [[Arygos]], child of Malygos, the blues fought the [[Silithid]] and their [[Qiraji]] masters furiously and ultimately helped push them back to their city where they were sealed away from the world. The dragons suffered few casualties but the progeny of Malygos, Arygos, was until recently believed lost, having charged deep into [[Ahn'Qiraj]] during the final push. After the war a shard of the [[Scepter of the Shifting Sands]] was entrusted to the blue wyrm [[Azuregos]] by [[Anachronos]] the bronze.<ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/shiftingsands.html |title="War of the Shifting Sands" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Official World of Warcraft Community Site }}</ref> |
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| − | In the events leading up to the Second War, Deathwing led a powerful orc warlock named Nekros to the Dragon Soul — now renamed the [[Demon Soul]] — and instructed him how to use it. Nekros used the Demon Soul to force the red Dragon Aspect, [[Alexstrasza]], into submission, and forced the rest of the red dragonflight to serve him or risk the death of their queen. Korialstrasz, who escaped by faking his death and taking the identity of an archmage of the Kirin Tor, sought the other Aspects for help. Though each Aspect was difficult to convince, he eventually succeeded, and the dragons battled Deathwing in the sky near Grim Batol. Korialstrasz's human apprentice, Rhonin, defeated Nekros and used one of Deathwing's scales to destroy the Demon Soul. The destruction of the artifact released the ancient power that had been sealed inside for millennia, and allowed the Aspects to defeat Deathwing and force him to retreat.<ref name="LoM 116"/> This final battle was known as [[the Battle of Grim Batol]].<ref>''[[Day of the Dragon]]'', "19-21".</ref> |
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| − | Malygos had seemed almost indifferent to the news at first. When Korialstrasz asked for Malygos' assistance in his queen's rescue he hinted to the lord of the blues that as the aspect of life, there could be something Alexstrasza could do for him and his nearly-extinct flight. After heavy consideration and some coaxing from [[Ysera]], he agreed. |
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| − | After having his powers restored to him, Malygos regained his sanity and his agents became more active in the world. The blue dragonflight, still recovering from the events that occurred ten thousand years ago, nevertheless continued to safeguard the world from corrupting magic and those who would wield it. Since the blue dragonflight was so long secluded from the affairs of mortals, most were pleasantly surprised at the progress humans and high elves had made. Their pride in the accomplishments of these races allows them to justify taking humanoid form to trade secrets with the mortals. |
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| − | Since Deathwing's disappearance, the black dragonflight is less organized, and this chaos allowed the blues the chance to strike back against the murderous dragons who hunted them for millennia. [[General Cobaltann]], one of the eldest and most powerful of the blue dragonspawn, organized an army to protect all creatures against the threat of the black dragonflight - and if he has his way, his army will grow strong enough to obliterate the black dragonflight.<ref name="LoM 116"/> |
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| − | ===Aftermath of the Third War=== |
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| − | The blue dragonflight was nearly absent from the battle against the second coming of the legion, also known as the [[Third War]]. In the aftermath of the [[Battle of Mount Hyjal]], blue dragon guardians were stationed at [[Hyjal Summit]], where they, along with the Reds, Greens, and Bronzes, guard the World Tree from another attack by the remnants of the Burning Legion in [[Darkwhisper Gorge]].<ref>''Lands of Mystery'', 17.</ref><ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 147.</ref> |
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| − | During the war the fabled [[Sunwell]] had been lost to the [[Elves]] of [[Quel'Thalas]]. Malygos and the blues felt a great flaring of power, coming from [[Lordaeron]]. The Spell-Weaver, with no elders at his disposal, sent the young [[Kalecgos]] to investigate. [[Tyrygosa]], Kalecgos's intended mate, followed soon after, arriving just in time to save Kalecgos from the Scourge. In their company was a strange young woman by the name of [[Anveena Teague]]. On a visit to [[Tarren Mill]] they were joined by the paladin [[Jorad Mace]].<ref>''[[Dragon Hunt]]'', "1".</ref> The four journeyed together, their exploits eventually leading them to Quel'Thalas where after being assaulted by [[Dar'Khan Drathir]] and an enslaved [[Korialstrasz]] they discovered Anveena was the new avatar of the Sunwell. Dar'Khan was defeated and Anveena was left in the care of [[Lor'themar Theron]] and [[Halduron Brightwing]]. Kalecgos, having sworn to look after her, remained in Quel'Thalas as Anveena's guardian.<ref>''[[Ghostlands]]'', "6".</ref> |
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| − | The Burning Legion survivors of the third war, led by [[Lord Kazzak]] were ultimely able to reopen the [[Dark Portal]]. Once the initial demonic onslaught was subdued, a number of nether dragons attempted to cross into Azeroth, only to be met by a force of blue dragons whom quickly destroyed and prevented all but one in entering. The lone survivor, [[Zzeraku]], was however quickly captured by [[Sintharia]]. Since that time the blue dragons monitor the portal from their sanctum, and nothing crosses in or out without their knowing.<ref>''[[Night of the Dragon]]'', 98.</ref> |
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| − | ==In World of Warcraft== |
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| − | [[File:Bluedragonkin.JPG|thumb|Blue dragonkin in Mazthoril.]] |
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| − | The icy caverns of Mazthoril in [[Winterspring]] teem with blue dragonkin under the Matron Protectorate, [[Haleh]], and General [[Colbatann]]. These dragonkin are fierce enemies of the black flight and desire to strike out against its new leaders; [[Nefarian]] and [[Onyxia]]. They also keep an eye on the [[demons]] to the south in [[Darkwhisper Gorge]]. The dragons are concerned the demons there will soon launch another attack against [[Mount Hyjal]] and the dragons stationed there.<ref name="LoM 124">''Lands of Mystery'', 124.</ref> Recently they have come under attack by Nefarian's dragonriders, coming in the darkness of night, and kidnapping whelps to be used in experiments to create a new chromatic flight. |
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| − | [[Azuregos]] and his brood of dragonspawn guard the ruins of the ancient night elven city of [[Eldarath]]. The city is rumored to hold many powerful highborne artifacts scattered throughout the ruins. Azuregos will stop at nothing to safeguard these artifacts from falling into mortal hands.<ref name="WoW.com"/> |
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| − | [[Arygos]], thought to have been lost during the War of the Shifting Sands, was recently found to be alive inside Ahn'Qiraj, as a slave of [[C'Thun]], along with [[Caelestrasz]] and [[Merithra]]. The dark master of Ahn'Qiraj used the tortured dragons to power his new creations: [[Moam]] and the other [[Obsidian destroyer]]s. <ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/raiddungeons/ahnqiraj/moam.html |title="Monsters of Ahn'Qiraj: Moam" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Official World of Warcraft Community Site }}</ref> [[Andorgos]] came to Ahn'Qiraj after sensing his trapped brethren within, but dares not travel into the [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|temple]] from fear of falling under the old god's control. |
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| − | [[Tyrygosa]], princess of the blue flight, has traveled to the shattered realm of [[Outland]] to study the mysterious [[Nether Dragon]]s. The nether dragons are the spawn of Deathwing, who as eggs were exposed to the arcane energies of the [[twisting nether]] when [[Draenor]] was shattered by [[Ner'zhul]]'s portals. Tyrygosa seeks to better understand the rogue nether dragons, under the control of [[Veraku]], and ultimately take control of them and keep their temperament, inherited from their sire, under control. |
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| − | [[Kalecgos]] had until recently remained guarding Anveena on [[Quel'Danas]]. The return of the Sun King, [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]], fresh from his defeat in [[Tempest Keep]], has brought the Burning Legion to Azeroth, and Kalecgos has been taken as their slave. Malygos has sent [[Madrigosa]] to assist Kalecgos in combating the demonic horde. |
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| − | Having awoken from the madness that engulfed him, Malygos quickly assessed the state of magical affairs on [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] and concluded that magic was running amok throughout the world, blaming the mortal races and their reckless pursuit of magical power. Determined to forestall a catastrophe, the blue aspect decreed that the world's unbridled magic must be reined in by any means necessary. Determined to manipulate all existing magic to serve his own purposes, he now seeks to divert Azeroth's ley lines to his own home, the Nexus by the use of giant constructs known as [[Surge needle]]s. The blue dragonflight has been ordered to maneuver the colossal machines into key positions over magical ley line clusters, their work has already begun in [[the Dragonblight]]. Malygos' actions however carry disastrous consequences, splintering the world's crust and opening unstable rifts in the twisting nether. If successful, his tampering could result in an ecological and magical catastrophe that would threaten not only the stability of Northrend, but ultimately the equilibrium of the entire world. The red dragonflight and the Kirin Tor now fight against Malygos in this [[Nexus War]].<ref name="The Nexus"/><ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/northrend/dragonblight.xml |title="The Dragonblight" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Wrath Of The Lich King Official Site }}</ref> |
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| − | In their campaign to rein in the world's unbridled magic, the blue dragonflight has diverted much of the ley lines' magical energy to the [[Azure Dragonshrine]], empowering the flight and altering their appearance. With this power the blue flight has boldly began to launch attacks against [[Wyrmrest Temple]], what was once considered neutral ground. The other flights have formed the [[Wyrmrest Accord]], and fight back to defend the temple against their misguided brethren. |
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| − | As the Nexus War has ended, an ambassador of the Blue Dragonflight, [[Kalecgos]], can now be found at the top of the Wyrmrest Temple. He assists players during the [[Quel'Delar]] chain quest. |
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| − | ===Cataclysm=== |
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| − | Ever since the death of the Dragon Aspect Malygos, the blue dragonflight has struggled with appointing a new leader. Its members are torn between [[Kalecgos]] and [[Arygos]], the two likeliest successors. Arygos, a scion of Malygos, believes that his kind should withdraw from the world and forge a new path while Kalecgos champions reconciliation with other races. To end these debates and arguments the flight has agreed to meet during the [[Embrace]], in hopes that one of them will be selected as the new Aspect.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2685003 Patch 4.2 Preview: A Legendary Engagement]</ref> |
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| − | Meanwhile the black dragonflight has invaded Azshara to hunt down [[Azuregos]]. Azuregos, along with Kalecgos, with help low level Horde players repel the invasion. At the same time, the caverns of Mazthoril has been magically corrupted, creatures from all dimensions have made their way inside and there's no trace of Blue Dragons as a powerful wizard has drawn all of their essences. Matron Haleh has escaped from [[Umbranse the Spiritspeaker|Umbranse]]'s schemes and wants him dead to gain her revenge. |
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| − | During the Embrace, which is at[[Coldarra]], it is revealed that Arygos has allied with [[Deathwing]] to assassinate Kalecgos in order to secure his position as leader of the Blue dragonflight. However his plan is thwarted and revealed to the rest of the flight when [[Tarecgosa]] sacrifices herself to save Kalecgos. With his actions revealed to the rest of his flight Arygos flees the Coldarra calling the flight fools and that Neltharion will destroy them as Kalecgos is chosen to be the flight's new leader. |
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| − | During the Quests and Lore Q&A at [[BlizzCon 2010]], [[Chris Metzen]] confirmed that Kalec will the new Aspect of the blue dragonflight.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUek4R-2baA Blizzcon 2010 Quests & Lore Q&A Panel (p4)] (starting at 8:41)</ref> |
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| − | ==Known members== |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Malygos.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Malygos2.gif]] [[Malygos]]''' |
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| − | | Leader of the [[blue dragonflight]]. Blessed by the Titans as the Aspect of magic, and called the Spell-Weaver. Has declared [[Nexus War|war]] on Azeroth's spellcasters. |
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| − | | Aspect |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font>{{Wotlk-inline}}, <font color="red">Deceased</font> (lore) |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Kalecgos.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Kalec.gif]] [[Kalecgos]]''' |
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| − | | Guardian of [[Anveena Teague|Anveena]] and investigator for Malygos. Becomes Aspect following Malygos' death. |
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| − | | Aspect |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Gnome Female.gif]] [[Andorgos]]''' |
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| − | | Agent which came to Ahn'Qiraj after sensing his trapped brethren within. Found at the entrance to the temple. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Emberwyrm.gif]] [[Arcanagos]]''' |
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| − | | Agent who confronted the guardian [[Medivh]] at [[Karazhan]], and was burned from within, remains littering the area. Reincarnation known as [[Nightbane]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="purple">Undead</font>-<font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Gnome Male.gif]] [[Arygos]]''' |
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| − | | Son of Malygos. Fought in the War of the Shifting Sands and taken prisoner by C'Thun. Found deep in the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Azuregos.gif]] [[Azuregos]]''' |
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| − | | Guardian of the ruins of the ancient [[highborne]] city of [[Eldarath]] in [[Azshara]]. [[Blue Scepter Shard]] holder. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font>, <font color="green">Alive</font>{{Cata-inline}} |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]] [[Balacgos]]''' |
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| − | | Son of Malygos. Slain in ancient times by his own creation, a cerulean cube designed to absorb latent magic now known as [[Balacgos's Bane]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Azuregos.gif]][[Image:IconSmall HighElf Female.gif]] [[Cyanigosa]]''' |
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| − | | Sent by Malygos to the [[Violet Hold]] of Dalaran under orders to free all prisoners and launch an a full scale invasion of the city. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]] [[Ley-Guardian Eregos|Eregos]]''' |
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| − | | The Ley-Guardian. Can be found in upper reaches of the Oculus. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]][[Image:IconSmall HighElf Female.gif]] [[Haleh]]''' |
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| − | | Consort of Malygos. Matron Protectorate of [[Mazthoril]] in [[Winterspring]], guarding [[Hyjal Summit]] from the [[demon]]s in nearby [[Darkwhisper Gorge]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]] [[Kaldrigos]]''' |
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| − | | Referred to as "the dread wyrm Kaldrigos", was slain ages ago by a group of four mortals, presumably [[dwarves]]. At least two of the mortals were killed, but it is known [[Blue Streak|that they ultimately triumphed]] over the blue wyrm. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Azuregos.gif]][[Image:IconSmall FelDragon.gif]] [[Madrigosa]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon sent to [[Quel'Danas]] alongside Kalecgos. Flys over the [[Dead Scar]], taunting [[Brutallus]], whom eventually kills her. Reincarnation known as [[Felmyst]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="purple">Undead</font>, <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall FrostWyrm.gif]] [[Sapphiron]]''' |
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| − | | Ancient servant of Malygos. Lair invaded by [[Arthas]] who slew and raised him as a [[Frost wyrm]]. Serves [[Kel'Thuzad]], guarding his inner sanctum in [[Naxxramas]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="purple">Undead</font>, <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Azuregos.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Human Female.gif]] [[Saragosa]]''' |
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| − | | Consort of Malygos. Guardian of Coldarra. Killed when lured into a trap set in motion by her former prisoner Keristrasza. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]] [[Sidragos]]''' |
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| − | | Sent orders to Goramosh directing him to move all forces under his command to the [[Azure Dragonshrine]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Frostbrood.gif]] [[Sindragosa]]''' |
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| − | | The Frost Queen, first of the [[Frostbrood]]. Former prime consort of Malygos. Perished in the War of the Ancients, and [[Sindragosa's Fall|remains]] were once found in [[Icecrown]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="purple">Undead</font>, <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Tyri.gif]] [[Tyrygosa]]''' |
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| − | | Kalecgos's intended mate. Assisted restoring the Sunwell's power to the [[Elf|Elves]] of [[Quel'Thalas]]. Found at the [[Celestial Ridge]] studying the [[nether dragon]]s. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]] [[Vyragosa]]''' |
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| − | | A wandering blue dragon found in the [[Storm Peaks]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | ||'''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]] [[Nymn]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon in disguise in Everlook, Winterspring. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakeBlue.gif]] [[Azurous]]''' |
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| − | | Drake who patrols the region of Winterspring. |
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| − | | Drake |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakeBlue.gif]] [[Indigos]]''' |
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| − | | Drake found in [[Dalaran Crater]] in the [[Hillsbrad Foothills]]. |
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| − | | Drake |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakeBlue.gif]] [[Manaclaw]]''' |
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| − | | Drake found inside the caverns of Mazthoril. Killed by [[Umbranse the Spiritspeaker]]. |
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| − | | Drake |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakeBlue.gif]] [[Scryer]]''' |
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| − | | Drake-Champion of the blue dragonflight. Located inside the caverns of Mazthoril. Killed by [[Umbranse the Spiritspeaker]]. |
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| − | | Drake |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakeBlue.gif]] [[Spellmaw]]''' |
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| − | | Drake who patrols the area outside Mazthoril. Killed by [[Umbranse the Spiritspeaker]] |
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| − | | Drake |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall WhelpBlue.gif]] [[Awbee]]''' |
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| − | | [[Whelp]] abducted to Blackrock Spire by Nefarian's agents for his chromatic experiments. Sends adventurers to Haleh in Winterspring. |
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| − | | Whelp |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall SpawnBlue.gif]] [[General Cerulean|Cerulean]]''' |
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| − | | General of the blue dragonflight forces found in Coldarra. |
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| − | | Dragonspawn |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall SpawnBlue.gif]] [[General Colbatann|Colbatann]]''' |
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| − | | General and military leader of the blue dragonflight forces on [[Kalimdor]]. Resides in Mazthoril. Staunch enemy of the black dragonflight. |
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| − | | Dragonspawn |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall SpawnBlue.gif]] [[Drakos the Interrogator|Drakos]]''' |
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| − | | The Interrogator. Winged dragonspawn found in the Oculus. |
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| − | | Dragonspawn |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall SpawnBlue.gif]] [[Goramosh]]''' |
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| − | | Dragonspawn in charge of the blue dragonflight forces found at the [[Moonrest Gardens]]. |
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| − | | Dragonspawn |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakonidBlue.gif]] [[Warbringer Goredrak|Goredrak]]''' |
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| − | | Azure-Lord of the blue dragonflight. Found in Coldarra. |
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| − | | Drakonid |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakonidBlue.gif]] [[Curator Insivius|Insivius]]''' |
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| − | | Curator of the blue dragonflight. Leads the mage hunters in [[Coldrock Quarry]] in digging up sacred [[tuskarr]] artifacts. |
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| − | | Drakonid |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakonidBlue.gif]] [[Varos Cloudstrider]]''' |
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| − | | Azure-Lord of the blue dragonflight. Can be found in the Oculus. |
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Revision as of 18:37, 10 July 2011
A portal to the Molten Front in the Firelands.
- For the other quest chain added in Patch 4.2.0, see Elemental Bonds questline.
The Firelands Invasion is a charge led by Malfurion Stormrage and the Guardians of Hyjal to take the attack to Ragnaros in the Firelands. A new currency, 
[Mark of the World Tree], is introduced. Marks are rewarded from completing daily quests and can be used to unlock the Molten Front, areas within it, and purchase high-level items at the following vendors: Zen'Vorka, Ayla Shadowstorm, Varlan Highbough and Damek Bloombeard.
Defending the World Tree
- Main article: Mount Hyjal quests
Before adventurers can take the fight to Ragnaros, they must contend with his forces attacking Mount Hyjal. Both Ragnaros' forces and those of the Twilight's Hammer seek to burn Nordrassil, the world tree. It is up to adventurers to push the foot soldiers back and interact with five Ancients: Goldrinn, Aviana, Aessina, Tortolla and Cenarius, and rescue the legendary commander Jarod Shadowsong. Once these five Ancients are back in the fight, Malfurion, Hamuul Runetotem and Cenarius lead a charge against Ragnaros in Sulfuron Spire, driving him back to the Firelands.
Opening the portal
Once Mount Hyjal is reasonably secure (at least after players have completed Quest:Aessina's Miracle), forces start gathering at the Sanctuary of Malorne in southern Hyjal. There, Malfurion attempts to open a portal to the Firelands. That attempt does not go well. The fight escalates to the point that Malorne is resurrected to help with the defense.
It will take three days to recover enough to attempt to open the portal again. Adventurers are tasked with earning [Mark of the World Tree] x20 in order to continue. Eight are earned in one-time quests, and four can be earned each day in dailies.
Optional breadcrumbs: 
[35] Guardians of Hyjal: Call of the Ancients & [35] Guardians of Hyjal: Firelands Invasion!
[35] Opening the Door- [35] A Ritual of Flame
- [35] To the Sanctuary!
- [35] Caught Unawares
- [35] The Sanctuary Must Not Fall
- Dailies open up:
- One set of quests from these five is offered daily:
- [35 Daily] Between the Trees & [35 Daily] The Power of Malorne
- [35 Daily] Call the Flock & [35 Daily] Wings Aflame
- [35 Daily] Perfecting Your Howl & [35 Daily] The Call of the Pack
- [35 Daily] Punting Season & [35 Daily] Echoes of Nemesis
- [35 Daily] Those Bears Up There & [35 Daily] Nature's Blessing
- One of these quests is also offered daily:
- [35 Daily] Rage Against the Flames
- [35 Daily] Supplies for the Other Side
- One set of quests from these five is offered daily:
- [35] Calling for Reinforcements (requires [Mark of the World Tree] x20)
Making a beachhead
Resources gathered, it is time to make a push into the breach. However, Hamuul has a side quest that goes disastrously wrong. Putting that aside for the moment, follow Malfurion through the portal on Nordune Ridge to cross into the Molten Front. Malfurion and his party are immediately set upon by an Obsidian Slaglord. Help kill it, then start securing the toehold. Malfurion shortly offers an opportunity to recruit the Druids of the Talon and/or the Shadow Wardens to the fight by handing either faction's leader [Mark of the World Tree] x150. Players can earn a maximum of 12 or 14 marks per day (six from the quests starting at the Sanctuary of Malorne, and six or eight at Malfurion's Breach), so this will take roughly two weeks to complete.
- [35] Leyara
- [35] Through the Gates of Hell and [35] The Fate of Runetotem
- Completing Through the Gates of Hell unlocks three or four of these dailies in the Molten Front each day:
- [35 Daily] Aggressive Growth -or- [35 Daily] Wisp Away
- [35 Daily] Burn Victims
- [35 Daily] Hostile Elements
- One of:
- [35 Daily] Breach in the Defenses
- [35 Daily] The Dogs of War
- [35 Daily] The Harder They Fall
- [35 Daily] Traitors Return
- Completing Through the Gates of Hell also unlocks at the Sanctuary of Malorne each day:
- [35 Daily] The Protectors of Hyjal
- Completing The Fate of Runetotem unlocks one of these three dailies each day:
- [35 Daily] Releasing the Pressure
- [35 Daily] Relieving the Pain
- [35 Daily] Treating the Wounds
- Completing Through the Gates of Hell unlocks three or four of these dailies in the Molten Front each day:
- Malfurion offers the opportunity to recruit other factions after Through the Gates of Hell:
- [35] Druids of the Talon (requires [Mark of the World Tree] x150)
- [35] The Shadow Wardens (requires [Mark of the World Tree] x150)
Progressing inland
Based on whether players choose to complete Quest:The Shadow Wardens or Quest:Druids of the Talon first, players will either make a push up to the Forlorn Spire to the northeast, or the Furnace to the northwest. Eleven marks are rewarded daily for completing the daily quest chain, in addition to the fourteen possible from phase one and phase two daily quests.
Should players have both factions unlocked, they will be given the choice to complete either faction's quests each day, not both.
Shadow Wardens
Prerequisite: 
[35] The Shadow Wardens
- [35] The Hunt Begins -- unlocks a daily quest chain:
- [35 Daily] The Forlorn Spire
- Three dailies from the following at the Forlorn Spire. Additionally, kill a Druid of the Flame to pick up [35] The Mysterious Seed, which starts a short sidequest.
- [35 Daily] Solar Core Destruction -or- [35 Daily] The Wardens are Watching
- [35 Daily] Pyrorachnophobia
- [35 Daily] Wicked Webs -or- [35 Daily] Egg-stinction
- [35 Daily] Enduring the Heat
- [35 Daily] Strike at the Heart (unlocked by [35] Calling the Ancients)
- [35 Daily] Fandral's Methods -or- [35 Daily] The Flame Spider Queen (unlocked by [35] Need... Water... Badly...)
Druids of the Talon
Prerequisite: [35] Druids of the Talon
- [35] Flight of the Storm Crows — unlocks a daily quest chain:
- [35 Daily] Into the Fire 2
- [35 Daily] Flamewakers of the Molten Flow 2
- [35 Daily] Fire Flowers 2
- [35 Daily] Hounds of Shannox 1 -or- [35 Daily] How Hot 1 (unlocked by [35] Need... Water... Badly...)
- Fireplume Peak dailies: Two of:
- [35 Daily] Singed Wings 2
- [35 Daily] Peaked Interest 2
- [35 Daily] Starting Young 2
- [35 Daily] Fire in the Skies 2
- [35 Daily] Mother's Malice 2
- [35 Daily] Territorial Birds 2
- [35 Daily] Strike at the Heart (unlocked by [35] Calling the Ancients)
Crimson Lasher
A short side one-time questline (worth five marks) and one further daily (worth two marks each day) can be unlocked by killing a Druid of the Flame:
- [35] The Mysterious Seed
- [35] Planting Season
- [35] Little Lasher
- Dailies:
- [35 Daily] Some Like It Hot
- [35 Daily] Steal Magmolias
- [35 Daily] Embergris
Further progression
When you complete both Quest:The Shadow Wardens and Quest:Druids of the Talon, the phase at Malfurion's Breach advances slightly, with the Sentinel Tree growing significantly, and three NPCs appearing, each requiring [Mark of the World Tree] x125 to unlock their wares:
- Ayla Shadowstorm, offering Quest:Filling the Moonwell.
- Varlan Highbough, offering Quest:Calling the Ancients.
- Damek Bloombeard, offering Quest:Additional Armaments.
Completing these final three unlock quests turns these NPCs into vendors who sell item level 365 gear for gold. Additionally, the Writs of Commendation sold by Zen'Vorka become available for purchase.
Since players may earn up to 27 Marks of the World Tree each day at this phase, it should take five days worth of marks per NPC to convert them from quest givers to vendors.
The End
When you complete Quest:Filling the Moonwell (the other two are not required), Malfurion offers the quest Quest:Into the Depths (Molten Front), in which you kill Leyara. When you complete Quest:Into the Depths (Molten Front), Theresa Barkskin sends you a thank-you letter containing gold. Completing the quest yields the 
[Legacy of Leyara] achievement, which rewards the 
[Smoke-Stained Locket]. This in turn starts the Leyara's Past questline, which reveals the past of Leyara and in the end, rewards the Smoke-Stained Locket now as an item that transform you into a Druid of the Flame for 5 minutes.
The questline:
- [35] A Smoke-Stained Locket
- [35] Unlocking the Secrets Within
- [35] Tragedy and Family
- [35] The Tipping Point
- [35] The Rest is History
Videos
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Patches and hotfixes
- Patch 4.2.0 (2011-06-28): Added.
External links
World of Warcraft Community Site Patch 4.2. Preview: The Regrowth and Molten Front Daily Quest Hubs
Icy Veins Firelands Invasion Walkthrough: efficient questing, rewards, achievements, etc.
