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| image = Lepergnome.JPG
  
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| name = Leper gnomes
  
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| capital = [[Gnomeregan]]
  
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| faction = Leper Gnomes, Dark Iron Dwarves
  
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| leader = [[Sicco Thermaplugg|Mekgineer Sicco Thermaplugg]]
  
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| character = [[Tinker]], [[Rogue]], [[Mage]] (RPG), [[Warlock]]
  
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| mount = [[Mechanostrider]]
  
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| homeworld = [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]
  
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| language = [[Gnomish]], [[Common]]
  
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| slang = [[Dwarven]], [[Goblin]], [[Low Common]]
  
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| height = 3' - 3'8" (males), 2'10" - 3'6" (females)
  
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| alignment = Always [[chaotic neutral]]
  
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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.
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[[Image:LeperGnome.png|thumb|Male version of the leper gnome.]]
  
   
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==Defending the World Tree==
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'''Leper gnomes''' are a diseased, twisted, and mutated race of [[gnome]]s who wander through the irradiated halls of [[Gnomeregan]]. Their minds left crazed by the irradiation of their city, the leper gnomes will attack any who dare enter their city, believing them to be [[trogg]] invaders.
  
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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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== History ==
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==Opening the portal==
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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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When Gnomeregan was invaded by a horde of troggs unearthed from the [[Uldaman]] excavation, [[Gelbin Mekkatorque|High Tinker Gelbin Mekkatorque]] ordered the opening the pressure valves of their giant, grinding machines and released toxic radiation (via an exploded radiation bomb){{Cite|APG|146,147}} {{Cite|MG|168}} throughout the city.{{Cite|WoWMan|174}} Many more gnomes were killed than troggs when Gnomeregan was flooded with radiation.{{Cite|MG|84}} Forced to flee to the safety of the dwarven capital of [[Ironforge]], Mekkatorque had to deal with the guilt of his actions that day, actions brought on by his chief advisor's lust for power.{{Cite|WoWMan|175}}
  
   
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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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Even worse, though, many gnomes still within Gnomeregan's halls became horribly mutated and insane, changing into what are now known as leper gnomes. Leper gnomes vaguely resemble normal gnomes. Emaciated and sickly, their skin is bloated and green with gangrene, while their eyes glow with a color and light similar to that of the radioactive pools in their once beautiful city. Even worse than their physical mutation, though, is the perverse madness caused by the poisoning that twisted their bodies. While individuals among them may seem saner than others, all are irrevocably twisted. Leper gnomes claim Gnomeregan as their own, and, led by [[Mekgineer Thermaplugg]], defend its halls with horrible constructs and their own prowess. They continue their battle against the troggs, who are more dangerous now due to the radioactive goo that clings to their rock-like skin. Perhaps the worst enemies in their minds, are true gnomes, whom they blame for their current existence. They regard High Tinker Mekkatorque as a [[demon]], and his followers not much better. They regard all other creatures as intruders and quickly put them down. Recently, however, some adventurers have seen leper gnomes in company with [[Dark Iron dwarves]]. Many theorize that Thermaplugg is attempting an alliance between the two underground races, in an attempt to strengthen his own forces and finally defeat the troggs.{{Cite|MG|84}}
  
   
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{{Firelands invasion part one}}
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== Locations ==
  
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Leper gnomes are found almost exclusively in Gnomeregan, the doomed capital of the gnomes. There are also many leper gnomes at the [[Steamvault]] in [[Coilfang Reservoir]] allied to Illidan and his naga. There is an apparent leper gnome (he can also be undead gnome, lacking unique model) named [[Ganoosh]] in the [[Undercity]], another named [[Haggle]] sifting through the trash in the [[Deeprun Tram]] and several leper gnome laborers (possibly slaves) in the cellar of a [[blood elf]] clothier guarded by a level 60 succubus in [[Silvermoon]]. Note that all NPCs that use leper gnome models may not necessarily be leper gnomes. The model may be used to represent other types of sickly or undead gnome forms.
  
   
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==Notable Leper Gnomes==
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==Making a beachhead==
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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, so this will take roughly two weeks to complete.
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* [[Mekgineer Thermaplugg]]
  
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* [[Electrocutioner 6000]]
  
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* [[Mekgineer Steamrigger]]
  
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* [[Krick and Ick|Krick]]
 
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* [[Haggle]]
  
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* [[Ganoosh]]
  
   
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==Languages==
  
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Leper gnomes speak Gnomish and Common. Leper gnomes learn the languages of the creatures with which they live and compete.{{Cite|MG|85}}
  
   
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== Gender ==
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==Progressing inland==
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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.
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Leper gnomes are mutations of both male and female versions of the gnomes. However, only male leper gnomes have been seen in the flesh. The only female leper gnomes in the game are inside [[Gnomeregan]], defending toxic passages, wearing protective suits (If one inspects closely, they are actually regular gnomes). Presumably, their appearance is similar to that of the regular female gnomes, along with green skin with slightly altered texture and green eyes like their male brethren. There is an unexplained female gnome texture in the game that is completely black and untextured. This may have once been the base model for the leper gnomes, and may be the model the gnomes in Gnomeregan use.
  
   
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== Trivia ==
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===Shadow Wardens===
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{{Shadow Wardens}}
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*The leper gnomes outside [[Gnomeregan]] have different voices than the [[Addled Leper]]s inside.
  
   
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===Druids of the Talon===
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==Cure?==
  
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Both [[Razzle Sprysprocket]] and [[Ozzie Togglevolt]] are trying to find a cure for leper gnomes, and if they manage to do so then gnomes will have both their capital back and the recently cured leper gnomes.
  
   
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===Further Progression===
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After you complete both of the above, 3 NPCs will appear at [[Malfurion's Breach]]:
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*[[Ayla Shadowstorm]],a female night elf that will offer [[Quest:Filling the Moonwell]].
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*[[Varlan Highbough]],a male night elf that will offer [[Quest:Calling the Ancients]].
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*[[Damek Bloombeard]], a male dwarf that will offer [[Quest:Additional Armaments]].
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Completing their quests will turn the 3 new NPC's to vendors who sell Item Level 365 gear. It will also unlock the Writs of Commedation on [[Zen'Vorka]].
   
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==The End==
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Completing all of the above and earning the [[Molten Front Offensive]] achievement, will offer the quest [[Quest:Into the Depths (Molten Front)]] where you kill [[Leyara]].
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==Patches and hotfixes==
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==External links==
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Revision as of 18:16, 30 May 2011


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, Inv misc markoftheworldtree [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.

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 Inv misc markoftheworldtree [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: B [35] Guardians of Hyjal: Call of the Ancients & B [35] Guardians of Hyjal: Firelands Invasion!

  1. N [35] Opening the Door
  2. N [35] A Ritual of Flame
  3. N [35] To the Sanctuary!
  4. N [35] Caught Unawares
  5. N [35] The Sanctuary Must Not Fall
  6. Dailies open up:
  7. N [35] Calling for Reinforcements (requires Inv misc markoftheworldtree [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 Inv misc markoftheworldtree [Mark of the World Tree] x150. Players can earn a maximum of 12 or 14 marks per day, so this will take roughly two weeks to complete.

  1. N [35] Leyara
  2. N [35] Through the Gates of Hell and N [35] The Fate of Runetotem
  3. Malfurion offers the opportunity to recruit other factions after Through the Gates of Hell:

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.

Shadow Wardens

Prerequisite: N [35] The Shadow Wardens

  1. N [35] The Hunt Begins -- unlocks a daily quest chain:
  2. N [35 Daily] The Forlorn Spire
  3. Three dailies from the following at the Forlorn Spire. Additionally, kill a Druid of the Flame to pick up N [35] The Mysterious Seed, which starts a short sidequest.
  4. N [35 Daily] Enduring the Heat
  5. N [35 Daily] Strike at the Heart (unlocked by N [35] Calling the Ancients)
  6. N [35 Daily] Fandral's Methods -or- N [35 Daily] The Flame Spider Queen (unlocked by N [35] Need... Water... Badly...)


Druids of the Talon

Prerequisite: N [35] Druids of the Talon

  1. N [35] Flight of the Storm Crows — unlocks a daily quest chain:
  2. N [35 Daily] Into the Fire 2 Mark of the World Tree
  3. N [35 Daily] Flamewakers of the Molten Flow 2 Mark of the World Tree
  4. N [35 Daily] Fire Flowers 2 Mark of the World Tree
  5. N [35 Daily] Hounds of Shannox 1 Mark of the World Tree -or- N [35 Daily] How Hot 1 Mark of the World Tree (unlocked by N [35] Need... Water... Badly...)
  6. Fireplume Peak dailies: Two of:
  7. N [35 Daily] Strike at the Heart (unlocked by N [35] Calling the Ancients)

Further Progression

After you complete both of the above, 3 NPCs will appear at Malfurion's Breach:

Completing their quests will turn the 3 new NPC's to vendors who sell Item Level 365 gear. It will also unlock the Writs of Commedation on Zen'Vorka.

The End

(not confirmed, speculated because of the blizzard preview link in the references)

Completing all of the above and earning the Molten Front Offensive achievement, will offer the quest Quest:Into the Depths (Molten Front) where you kill Leyara.

Patches and hotfixes

External links

World of Warcraft Community Site World of Warcraft Community Site Patch 4.2. Preview: The Regrowth and Molten Front Daily Quest Hubs
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