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'''Jondor Steelbrow''' is a level 60 [[guild master]] located in [[the Commons]] in the [[dwarf]] city of [[Ironforge]].
 
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{{infobox instance
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|name=Halls of Origination
See [[List of Ironforge NPCs]].
 
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|aka=HoO
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|loc=[[Uldum]] {{co|72|52|Uldum}}
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|race={{Race|Titan}}<br/> {{RaceIconExt|Tol'vir|Small}} [[Tol'vir]]<br/> {{RaceIconExt|StoneTrogg|Small}} [[Stone trogg]]<br/> {{Race|Undead}}
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|boss=[[Isiset]], [[Ammunae]], [[Setesh]], [[Rajh]]
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|type=Dungeon
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|level=85
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|minlevel=83
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|players=5
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|bosses={{Halls of Origination}}
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}}
   
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The '''Halls of Origination''' in [[Uldum]] is a level-85 five-player dungeon available in ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]]'', featuring an unparalleled journey through the timeless titan construction and seven unique boss fights. Hidden deep within its halls lies an ancient treasure that, if placed in the wrong hands, could endanger all life on [[Azeroth]]. Should players survive the perils of [[Uldum]], they will be called to help [[Brann Bronzebeard]] unlock the mysteries within these treacherous titan halls and protect the titans' ancient secrets.
[[Category:Dwarves|Steelbrow, Jondor]]
 
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[[Category:Guild Masters|Steelbrow, Jondor]]
 
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A non-linear dungeon, the Halls' entrance can be found at {{co|72|52|Uldum}} of eastern Uldum inside the large pyramid.
[[Category:City:Ironforge|Steelbrow, Jondor]]
 
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==Progression==
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===Entering the Halls===
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You will immediately learn the gravity of your situation in the [[Maker's Overlook]] when stumbling over the bodies of those who have entered the Halls of Origination before you, seeking power... and failing. Those who survive beyond the entrance of these ancient corridors will be greeted by [[Brann Bronzebeard]] just outside the dungeon's transport system to the upper reaches. It will require more than the guidance of Brann to advance upward, however, as the secrets of these halls must first be unlocked.
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===Chamber of Prophecy===
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The column-strewn [[Chamber of Prophecy]] is truly a testament of time. In a room adorned with the relics of an ancient culture, two arks await investigation, protected by ever-faithful servants. Those who meddle with the titan relics must answer to [[Temple Guardian Anhuur]], the overseer of this chamber and a master of holy magic and devastating hymns.
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===Tomb of the Earthrager===
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Across from the [[Chamber of Prophecy]] and just outside the dungeon's walls lies the [[Tomb of the Earthrager]], entrenched within a pyramid sun-scorched and bombarded with sandstorms. Littered with the bones of the long deceased, the tomb waits to collect more unprepared victims. It is, after all, the resting place of [[Earthrager Ptah]]. Those who disturb his tomb disrupt an eerily quiet place before Ptah shakes the ground beneath you in a Tumultuous Earthstorm, bringing to life the weathered bones of the deceased and unearthing vile Scarabs.
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===The Vault of Lights===
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With walls weighted by priceless titan artifacts, the [[Vault of Lights (Uldum)|Vault of Lights]] will serve as a chamber of punishment for your intrusion. [[Anraphet]], a haunting statue of titan composition, awakens to serve his fellow keepers and eradicate all mortals who enter. Make no mistake: his long slumber will not prevent him from showing absolute wrath.
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===Seats of the Keepers===
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Survivors of the halls' depths will gain access to the upper reaches. With help from [[Brann Bronzebeard]], you must uncover the mysteries of Uldum. Your journey will lead you to areas of ultimate consequence: the Seats of Magic, Life, Chaos, and Radiance. Here you will be confronted by the construct of magic [[Isiset]], construct of life [[Ammunae]], construct of chaos [[Setesh]], and construct of radiance [[Rajh]]. You will be tested by these constructs of [[Uldum]], who will not easily give up their thrones or the secrets of the titans.
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Only by exploring [[Uldum]]'s Halls of Origination in ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]]'' will you have a chance to uncover their dangerous powers, and perhaps even the mysteries behind the origins of life on [[Azeroth]].
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==Geography==
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Location: Uldum. North of Vortex Pinnacle. Entrance to the pyramid is on the eastern side. It’s likely that you’ll discover this dungeon on your map while questing since it’s smack in the middle of early Harrison Jones quests.
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===Map===
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<gallery>
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File:WorldMap-HallsOfOrigination1.jpg|Halls' entrance
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File:WorldMap-HallsOfOrigination2.jpg|Earthrager Arena
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File:WorldMap-HallsOfOrigination3.jpg|Seats of the Keepers
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</gallery>
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==Dungeon denizens==
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===Encounters===
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{| class="darktable"
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! Bosses || Monsters
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|- valign=top
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;'''The Maker's Overlook'''
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|
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*{{NPC||Temple Fireshaper}}
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*{{NPC||Temple Runecaster}}
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*{{NPC||Temple Shadowlancer}}
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*{{NPC||Temple Swiftstalker}}
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|- valign=top class="alt"
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;'''Chamber of Prophecy'''
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*{{RaceIconExt|Tolvir|Small}} {{NPC||Temple Guardian Anhuur}}
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*{{NPC||Pit Viper}}
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|- valign=top
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;'''The Maker's Rise'''
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*{{NPC||Temple Fireshaper}}
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*{{NPC||Temple Runecaster}}
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*{{NPC||Temple Shadowlancer}}
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*{{NPC||Temple Swiftstalker}}
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|- valign=top class="alt"
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;'''Tomb of the Earthrager'''
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ptah|Small}} {{NPC||Earthrager Ptah}}
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*{{NPC||Blistering Scarab}}
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*{{NPC||Dustbone Horror}}
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*{{NPC||Dustbone Tormentor}}
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*{{NPC||Jeweled Scarab}}
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*{{NPC||Venomous Skitterer}}
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|- valign=top
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;'''The Vault of Lights'''
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*{{RaceIconExt|Titan|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Anraphet}}
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*{{NPC||Air Warden}}
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*{{NPC||Earth Warden}}
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*{{NPC||Flame Warden}}
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*{{NPC||Stone Trogg Brute}}
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*{{NPC||Stone Trogg Pillager}}
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*{{NPC||Stone Trogg Rock Flinger}}
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*{{NPC||Water Warden}}
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|- valign=top class="alt"
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;'''Seat of Chaos'''
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*{{RaceIconExt|Setesh|Small}} {{NPC||Setesh}}
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**{{NPC||Void Seeker}}
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**{{NPC||Void Sentinel (Halls of Origination)||Void Sentinel}}
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**{{NPC||Void Wurm}}
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*{{NPC||Void Lord}}
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*{{NPC||Void Seeker}}
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*{{NPC||Void Wurm}}
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|- valign=top
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;'''Seat of Life'''
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ammunae|Small}} {{NPC||Ammunae}}
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*{{NPC||Bloodpetal Blossom}}
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*{{NPC||Bloodpetal Sprout}}
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*{{NPC||Budding Spore}}
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*{{NPC||Lifewarden Nymph}}
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*{{NPC||Living Vine}}
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*{{NPC||Seedling Pod}}
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*{{NPC||Spore}}
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|- valign=top class="alt"
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;'''Seat of Magic'''
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*{{RaceIconExt|Isiset|Small}} {{NPC||Isiset}}
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**{{NPC||Astral Rain}}
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**{{NPC||Celestial Call}}
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**{{NPC||Veil of Sky}}
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*{{NPC||Flux Animator}}
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*{{NPC||Spatial Anomaly}}
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*{{NPC||Star Shard}}
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|- valign=top
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;'''Seat of Radiance'''
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*{{RaceIconExt|Rajh|Small}} {{NPC||Rajh}}
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*{{NPC||Sun-Touched Servant}}
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*{{NPC||Sun-Touched Speaker}}
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*{{NPC||Sun-Touched Sprite}}
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*{{NPC||Sun-Touched Spriteling}}
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|}
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==Loot==
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{{main|Halls of Origination loot}}
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==Quests==
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{{Halls of Origination storyline}}
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==Trivia==
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The bosses are based off of the pantheon of the ancient Egyption mythologies: [[Earthrager Ptah]] ({{wplink|Ptah}}), [[Isiset]] ({{wplink|Isis}}) (ironically, "Isiset" is a combination of Isis and Set, the latter was responsible for the murder of the former's husband, Osiris), [[Setesh]] ({{wplink|Set_(mythology)|Set}}), [[Rajh]] ({{wplink|Ra}}), [[Anraphet]] ({{wplink|Anubis}}) and [[Ammunae]] ({{wplink|Amun}}).
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== Videos ==
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Heroic Halls of Origination Boss Strategy:
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{| class="darktable"
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|-
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Heroic Halls of Origination Guide w/ strat commentary
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|<youtube>_rGCm2Dtikg</youtube>
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|}
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Video Walkthrough on Normal:
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{| class="darktable"
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|-
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! Part 1 !! Part 2
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|-
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|<youtube>IQWYdhdtpi0</youtube>
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|<youtube>wc3ihh6b57M</youtube>
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|}
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Video Walkthrough on Heroic
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{| class="darktable"
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|-
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|<youtube>DFffuEte-Mo</youtube>
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|}
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:Halls of Origination layout.jpg|Halls of Origination layout
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File:Halls of Origination RandD concept.jpg|Concept art of a hallway. Note power lines and Qiraji-like architecture
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File:Halls of Origination 1.jpg|The Halls of Origination as seen in ''Cataclysm'' teaser at BlizzCon 2009
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File:Halls of Origination 2.jpg|The Halls of Origination as seen in ''Cataclysm'' teaser at BlizzCon 2009
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File:HoO Official.jpg|Official Image from the World of Warcraft Cataclysm Page
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File:HoO Official2.jpg|Official Image from the World of Warcraft Cataclysm Page
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File:HoO Official3.jpg|Official Image from the World of Warcraft Cataclysm Page
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File:HoO Official4.jpg|Chamber of Prophecy
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File:HoO Official5.jpg|Vault of Lights Entrance
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File:TheSeatOfRadiance.jpg|The Seat of Radiance
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</gallery>
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Revision as of 06:20, 1 February 2011


Halls of Origination
HoO
Halls of Origination loading screen
Location Uldum [72, 52]VZ-UldumBlip
Race(s) TitanTitan Titan
File:IconSmall Tol'vir Small.gif Tol'vir
File:IconSmall StoneTrogg Small.gif Stone trogg
UndeadUndead Undead
End boss Isiset, Ammunae, Setesh, Rajh
Instance info
Type Dungeon
Advised level 85
Minimum level 83
Player limit 5
Bosses

Temple Guardian Anhuur
Earthrager Ptah
Anraphet
Isiset
Ammunae
Setesh
Rajh

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Loot

The Halls of Origination in Uldum is a level-85 five-player dungeon available in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, featuring an unparalleled journey through the timeless titan construction and seven unique boss fights. Hidden deep within its halls lies an ancient treasure that, if placed in the wrong hands, could endanger all life on Azeroth. Should players survive the perils of Uldum, they will be called to help Brann Bronzebeard unlock the mysteries within these treacherous titan halls and protect the titans' ancient secrets.

A non-linear dungeon, the Halls' entrance can be found at [72, 52]VZ-UldumBlip of eastern Uldum inside the large pyramid.

Progression

Entering the Halls

You will immediately learn the gravity of your situation in the Maker's Overlook when stumbling over the bodies of those who have entered the Halls of Origination before you, seeking power... and failing. Those who survive beyond the entrance of these ancient corridors will be greeted by Brann Bronzebeard just outside the dungeon's transport system to the upper reaches. It will require more than the guidance of Brann to advance upward, however, as the secrets of these halls must first be unlocked.

Chamber of Prophecy

The column-strewn Chamber of Prophecy is truly a testament of time. In a room adorned with the relics of an ancient culture, two arks await investigation, protected by ever-faithful servants. Those who meddle with the titan relics must answer to Temple Guardian Anhuur, the overseer of this chamber and a master of holy magic and devastating hymns.

Tomb of the Earthrager

Across from the Chamber of Prophecy and just outside the dungeon's walls lies the Tomb of the Earthrager, entrenched within a pyramid sun-scorched and bombarded with sandstorms. Littered with the bones of the long deceased, the tomb waits to collect more unprepared victims. It is, after all, the resting place of Earthrager Ptah. Those who disturb his tomb disrupt an eerily quiet place before Ptah shakes the ground beneath you in a Tumultuous Earthstorm, bringing to life the weathered bones of the deceased and unearthing vile Scarabs.

The Vault of Lights

With walls weighted by priceless titan artifacts, the Vault of Lights will serve as a chamber of punishment for your intrusion. Anraphet, a haunting statue of titan composition, awakens to serve his fellow keepers and eradicate all mortals who enter. Make no mistake: his long slumber will not prevent him from showing absolute wrath.

Seats of the Keepers

Survivors of the halls' depths will gain access to the upper reaches. With help from Brann Bronzebeard, you must uncover the mysteries of Uldum. Your journey will lead you to areas of ultimate consequence: the Seats of Magic, Life, Chaos, and Radiance. Here you will be confronted by the construct of magic Isiset, construct of life Ammunae, construct of chaos Setesh, and construct of radiance Rajh. You will be tested by these constructs of Uldum, who will not easily give up their thrones or the secrets of the titans.

Only by exploring Uldum's Halls of Origination in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm will you have a chance to uncover their dangerous powers, and perhaps even the mysteries behind the origins of life on Azeroth.

Geography

Location: Uldum. North of Vortex Pinnacle. Entrance to the pyramid is on the eastern side. It’s likely that you’ll discover this dungeon on your map while questing since it’s smack in the middle of early Harrison Jones quests.

Map

Dungeon denizens

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Encounters

Bosses Monsters
The Maker's Overlook
Chamber of Prophecy
The Maker's Rise
Tomb of the Earthrager
The Vault of Lights
Seat of Chaos
Seat of Life
Seat of Magic
Seat of Radiance


Loot

Main article: Halls of Origination loot


Quests

  1. N [30-35D] The Heart of the Matter
  2. N [30-35D] Penetrating Their Defenses
  3. N [30-35D] Doing it the Hard Way

Trivia

The bosses are based off of the pantheon of the ancient Egyption mythologies: Earthrager Ptah (Ptah), Isiset (Isis) (ironically, "Isiset" is a combination of Isis and Set, the latter was responsible for the murder of the former's husband, Osiris), Setesh (Set), Rajh (Ra), Anraphet (Anubis) and Ammunae (Amun).

Videos

Heroic Halls of Origination Boss Strategy:

Heroic Halls of Origination Guide w/ strat commentary

Video Walkthrough on Normal:

Part 1 Part 2

Video Walkthrough on Heroic

Gallery

External links


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