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Altered Beings
Start	Jerrik Highmountain
End	Tonga Runetotem
Level	14 (Requires 10)
Category	Northern Barrens
Experience	975
Reputation	+250 Thunder Bluff
Rewards	6
Previous	A Growing Problem
Next	Mura Runetotem

Altered Beings
Level: 14 (Requires 10)
Jerrik Highmountain
Tonga Runetotem
XP: 975
Rewards:
6

Objectives Edit

Collect 6 Altered Snapjaw Shells from Snapjaws in the Stagnant Oasis.

•  [Altered Snapjaw Shell] (6)

Description Edit

It will be important to study both plant and animal life impacted by the oases and the unusual energies you've discovered. The Stagnant Oasis below us is home to a species of snapjaw turtles. Recently their population has exploded. Moreover, the once peaceful animals are growing aggressive, as I learned the hard way before trekking up here.

<Jerrik holds up a bandaged finger.>

I suspect they've been altered by the oases. Collect their shells and take them to Tonga at Crossroads for further study.

Rewards Edit

You will receive: 6

Progress Edit

What else have you brought me?

Completion Edit

Thank you, <name>. Studying the beasts of an area can tell much about the area itself. We shall see what tale these shells tell, and possibly unravel the mystery of what's happening in the barrens.

Please accept my gratitude for your aid... and perhaps you can use these coins. I find that I do not need them.

Notes Edit

On completion:

Tonga Runetotem says: Hm...

Tonga Runetotem says: Strange. Very strange...

Tonga Runetotem says: <name>. These shells tell me much, but I fear many more questions are now raised...

Tonga Runetotem says: I will send these to Thunder Bluff to confirm my findings. I may need your assistance again soon, friend.

Quest progression Edit

1.  [13] The Forgotten Pools
   • Side quests:  [14] Kolkar Leaders /  [13] A Little Diversion
2.  [13] A Growing Problem
3. •  [16] The Stagnant Oasis
   •  [14] Altered Beings
   • Side quests:
     •  [14] King of Centaur Mountain
   1.  [15] Flushing Out Verog
   2.  [16] Verog the Dervish

Patch changes Edit

• Patch 4.0.3 (15-Nov-2010): Updated for Cataclysm. 
  

External links Edit

• Wowhead
• Thottbot
• WoWDB