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The Quickening
Start	Archmage Berinand
End	Archmage Berinand
Level	71
Type	Dungeon
Category	The Nexus
Experience	20100
Rewards	[Sandals of Mystical Evolution], [Treads of Torn Future], [Spiked Treads of Mutation], [Invigorating Sabatons] or [Boots of the Unbowed Protector] 4 70
Previous	Secrets of the Ancients

The Quickening
Level: 71
Type: Dungeon
Archmage Berinand
Archmage Berinand
XP: 20100
Rewards:
[Sandals of Mystical Evolution], [Treads of Torn Future], [Spiked Treads of Mutation], [Invigorating Sabatons] or [Boots of the Unbowed Protector]
4 70

Objectives

Archmage Berinand in the Transitus Shield wants you to enter the Nexus and collect 5 Arcane Splinters from Crystalline Protectors.

• Arcane Splinter (5)

Description

Though we may be witnessing the end of our existence, I can't help but marvel. I've learned more in my short time here than in decades of studies.

These Ancients are being exposed to incredible levels of arcane energy. It's literally transforming them into something... different.

I'm confident that there's another stage in their metamorphosis. I'll need you to actually enter the Nexus, <name>, and find me some evidence of their final state.

Do be careful....

Rewards

You will be allowed to choose one of these rewards

Sandals of Mystical Evolution Item Level 155Disenchants into: [Small Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Cloth Feet 161 Armor +39 Stamina +38 Intellect +36 Spirit Durability 40 / 40 Equip: Increases spell power by 42. Sell Price: 3 44 88	Treads of Torn Future Item Level 155Disenchants into: [Small Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Leather Feet 303 Armor +44 Agility +40 Stamina Durability 50 / 50 Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 21. Equip: Increases attack power by 56. Sell Price: 4 34 27	Spiked Treads of Mutation Item Level 155Disenchants into: [Small Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Mail Feet 674 Armor +31 Stamina +21 Intellect Durability 60 / 60 Equip: Restores 14 mana per 5 sec. Equip: Increases spell power by 46. Sell Price: 5 31 13	Invigorating Sabatons Item Level 155Disenchants into: [Small Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Plate Feet 971 Armor +40 Stamina +21 Intellect Durability 55 / 55 Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 35. Equip: Increases spell power by 47. Sell Price: 5 14 98
Boots of the Unbowed Protector Item Level 155Disenchants into: [Small Dream Shard]: 1 (99.5%) [Abyss Crystal]: 1 (0.5%) Binds when picked up Plate Feet 1205 Armor +38 Strength +55 Stamina Durability 65 / 65 Equip: Increases defense rating by 27. Equip: Increases your dodge rating by 22. Sell Price: 6 20 23

You will also receive: 4 70

Progress

The Crystalline Ancients... Do they exist?

Completion

Fascinating!

And they're aggressive too, you say. That would suggest that some intelligence is behind this manipulation. It may not be natural at all....

Please, <name>, accept this as a token of our gratitude for your efforts. Dalaran will hear of your service.

Quest progression

1.  [71] Secrets of the Ancients
2.  [71D] Quickening

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