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The Cipher of Damnation
Start	Oronok Torn-heart
End	Earthmender Torlok
Level	68 73 79 (70)
Type	Group [5]
Category	Shadowmoon Valley
Rewards	24 60 , [Amulet of the Torn-heart] & a choice of [Borak's Reminder], [Grom'tor's Charge], [Lohn'goron, Bow of the Torn-Heart], [Oronok's Ancient Scepter], [Torn-heart Axe of Battle] or [Staff of the Redeemer]
Repeatable	No
See also	Wowhead Thottbot Allakhazam

Contents 1 Objectives 2 Description 3 Progress 4 Completion 5 Reward 6 Notes 7 Quest Progression

Objectives

Use [The Cipher of Damnation] at The Altar of Damnation to summon Cyrukh the Firelord.

Destroy Cyrukh the Firelord and then speak to Earthmender Torlok, also found at The Altar of Damnation.

Description

How many times has this spell been used in the history of our worlds? Undoubtedly, its power for destruction is unparalleled.

What you must do now is take the cipher, now made whole, and read it from The Altar of Damnation - where the memory of Gul'dan stands.

What you will see once the words are uttered are the memories left imprinted upon the land. Stand your ground and await the coming of Cyrukh.

You must be victorious, <Name>. This land can not withstand another shattering.

Progress

Is it done?

Completion

<Earthmender Torlok takes [The Cipher of Damnation] from you.>

You have done as the elements asked. For that, we are grateful. While you will be rewarded, trouble still looms. The spirits of fire are in turmoil. A claim has been made. [The Cipher of Damnation] is known by another.

It is cryptic, I know, but that is all the spirits would have me know. That and this symbol...

<Earthmender Torlok turns around and points into the sky.>

What could it mean?

Reward

You receive 24 60  and

Amulet of the Torn-heart Binds when picked up Neck +30 Stamina +24 Fire Resistance

Choose from the following

Borak's Reminder Binds when picked up Dagger One-Hand Speed 1.80 84 - 157 Damage (66.9 damage per second) +11 Agility Equip: Improves hit rating by 7. Equip: Increases attack power by 40.	Grom'tor's Charge Binds when picked up Axe One-Hand Speed 1.60 75 - 140 Damage (67.2 damage per second) +7 Agility +30 Stamina Durability 90 / 90 Equip: Increases defense rating by 11. ""We spill blood for just cause..." -Oronok Torn-heart"	Lohn'goron, Bow of the Torn-heart Binds when picked up Unique Bow Ranged Speed 2.60 114 - 213 Damage (62.9 damage per second) +12 Agility Durability 75 / 75 Equip: Increases attack power by 26. "A gift from a forgotten friend..."	Oronok's Ancient Scepter Binds when picked up Unique Staff Two-Hand Speed 3.5 151 - 273 Damage (60.63 damage per second) +45 Intellect +27 Stamina Durability 100 / 100 Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 25. Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 103. ""I was a lot of things..." -Oronok Torn-heart"
Torn-heart Axe of Battle Binds when picked up Axe Two-Hand Speed 3.30 230 - 346 Damage (87.3 damage per second) +30 Strength +27 Stamina Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 17. Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 17. Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 35. "This battle axe appears other-worldly..."	Staff of the Redeemer Binds when picked up Unique Staff Two-Hand Speed 3.50 151 - 273 Damage (60.6 damage per second) +27 Stamina +45 Intellect Equip: Increases healing done by up to 194 and damage done by up to 65 for all magical spells and effects. Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec. ""It is now as it should be..." -Spirit of Earth"

Notes

This is a 5 player group quest.

After completing this quest, you should receive a [Letter from Shattrath] in the mail.

Quest Progression

This is the quest chain for The Hand of Gul'dan.

1.  [70] The Hand of Gul'dan /  [70] The Hand of Gul'dan
2.  [70] Enraged Spirits of Fire and Earth
3.  [70] Enraged Spirits of Water
4.  [70] Enraged Spirits of Air
5.  [70] Oronok Torn-heart
6.  [70] I Was A Lot Of Things...
7.  [70] A Lesson Learned
8.  [70] The Cipher of Damnation - Truth and History

This opens up the search for the three parts of the key.

Recovering the parts of the key:
Part 1:

1.  [70] Grom'tor, Son of Oronok
2.  [70] The Cipher of Damnation - Grom'tor's Charge
3.  [70] The Cipher of Damnation - The First Fragment Recovered

Part 2:

1.  [70] Ar'tor, Son of Oronok
2.  [70] Demonic Crystal Prisons
3.  [70] Lohn'goron, Bow of the Torn-heart
4.  [70] The Cipher of Damnation - Ar'tor's Charge
5.  [70] The Cipher of Damnation - The Second Fragment Recovered

Part 3:

1.  [70] Borak, Son of Oronok
2.  [70] Of Thistleheads and Eggs...
3.  [70] The Bundle of Bloodthistle
4.  [70] To Catch A Thistlehead
5.  [70] The Shadowmoon Shuffle
6.  [70] What Illidan Wants, Illidan Gets...
7.  [70 G4] The Cipher of Damnation - Borak's Charge
8.  [70] The Cipher of Damnation - The Third Fragment Recovered

Completing all 3 parts lets you finish this chain:

•  [70 G5] The Cipher of Damnation