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| − | {{for|the portion of his soul bound to Illidan|Shade of Akama}} |
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| + | :''Were you looking for [[mineral]]s, which were called "gems" before [[Burning Crusade]]?'' |
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| + | A '''gem''' is generally an [[item]] that can be used as an [[ingredient]] primarily for [[Jewelcrafting]] [[recipe]]s or placed into a [[socket]] of another item to give that item additional bonuses, [[power]]s and/or [[proc]]s. [[Jewelcrafting|Jewelcrafters]] can turn raw gems into socket gems or various jewelry items like rings and necklaces. The term "gem" can be used for raw or cut stones, but is often only used to describe cut gems. A gem cannot be removed once it is placed into a socket, however it can be overwritten by another, destroying it in the process. |
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| − | | image = Akama Drawgoon.jpg |
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| − | | name = Akama |
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| − | | gender = Male |
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| − | | races = [[Broken]]<ref>World of Warcraft</ref>/[[Lost One]]<ref>Warcraft III</ref> |
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| − | | creature = Humanoid |
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| − | | level = 70 Elite (73 Elite in Black Temple) |
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| − | | character = [[Draenei Elder Sage|Elder sage]], [[Shaman]], formerly [[Priest]] |
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| − | | affiliation = [[Illidan's forces]]<br />[[Ashtongue Deathsworn]]<br />[[Sha'tar]] (secretly) |
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| − | | occupation = Leader of the Ashtongue tribe and Ashtongue Deathsworn, Jailor of [[Maiev Shadowsong]] |
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| − | | location = [[Warden's Cage]], [[Shadowmoon Valley]] or [[Black Temple]], [[Shadowmoon Valley]] |
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| − | | companions = [[Maiev Shadowsong]] |
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| − | | status = Alive |
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| + | Socketable gems come in four broad categories: '''colored''', '''prismatic''', '''[[meta gem|meta]]''', and '''[[cogwheel]]'''. |
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| − | '''Akama''' is a level 70 Elite [[Broken draenei]] located at [[Warden's Cage]] in [[Shadowmoon Valley]]. He is the leader of both the [[Ashtongue tribe]] and the elite of said tribe called [[Ashtongue Deathsworn]], a faction of Broken draenei ''supposedly'' in the service of {{npc||Illidan Stormrage}}. He was an [[Draenei Elder Sage|elder sage]] of a group of [[Broken draenei]] that resided in the wilderness of [[Outland]]. Offered a chance at revenge against the [[orc]]s who decimated his people by the [[night elf]]/[[demon]] hybrid Illidan Stormrage, Akama allied himself with Illidan the Betrayer and aided in the overthrow of {{npc||Magtheridon}}, only to later find that Illidan was no better than the [[pit lord]]. To all outward appearances, Akama remains a loyal servant of Illidan and leads his Ashtongue Deathsworn in his service — but away from his prying eyes, Akama sought to end Illidan's reign. |
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| + | == Colored gems == |
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| − | Allying with {{npc||Maiev Shadowsong}}, whom he had been charged with keeping imprisoned, Akama rallied a group of adventurers to enter the [[Black Temple]], leading up to the final battle with Illidan himself — the battle that ended the Betrayer's life. With Illidan gone, Akama hopes that the [[Light|Holy Light]] will fill the dismal halls of the Temple once more... |
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| + | Colored gems are the most common type of socketable gem. They come in the colors red, blue, yellow, green, purple, and orange. They provide stat bonuses when socketed. They can be placed in any colored socket, or a prismatic socket. They will activate an item's socket bonus if the correct color gems are matched up with the socket colors. A certain number of certain colored gems may be required in order to activate meta gem. |
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| − | ==Biography== |
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| − | [[Image:BTNDranaiAkama.png|left]] |
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| + | The primary colored gems are {{text|#DC143C|red}}, {{text|#ffff44|yellow}}, and {{text|#4444ff|blue}}. Each color is associated with a specific set of stats, as in the following table: |
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| − | Akama is a kind but hardened [[Broken draenei]] who was once the guardian of the [[Black Temple|Temple of Karabor]]. When the orcs enslaved by the [[Burning Legion]] descended upon the Temple, Akama took charge of evacuating as many civilians as possible and then went into hiding with the remnants of the [[draenei]]. In the short story [[Unbroken (story)|''Unbroken'']], he fled from the Temple to [[Shattrath City]] before going into [[Zangarmarsh|hiding]], where he was the most exposed of the refugees to the [[fel]] energies that caused some draenei to mutate. After the cataclysm and the shattering of [[Draenor]], Akama, now an [[Draenei Elder Sage|elder sage]] of the Broken draenei survivors, was forced into the open where he fought a losing battle against the pit lord Magtheridon and his army of demons and [[fel orc]]s. |
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| − | Akama found himself aided by {{NPC||Kael'thas Sunstrider}} and {{NPC||Lady Vashj}}, a [[blood elf]] and [[naga]] who had come from [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] to escape the clutches of [[human]] captors. Hoping to gain allies in the fight against Magtheridon, Kael'thas and Vashj destroyed the base of the fel orc who had been raiding Akama's makeshift outpost. Akama pledged his loyalty to [[Illidan]] and aided them by attacking a larger [[orc]]ish base, keeping the enemy occupied and away from Kael'thas and Illidan as the two closed the [[dimensional gateway]]s — which were supplying constant reinforcements to Magtheridon. After that battle, the time had come to lay [[Lord of Outland|siege]] to Magtheridon's [[Black Citadel (WC3)|Black Citadel]] itself. |
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| + | ! [[Image:UI-EmptySocket-Red.png|Red Socket]] Red gems !! [[Image:UI-EmptySocket-Yellow.png|Yellow Socket]] Yellow gems !! [[Image:UI-EmptySocket-Blue.png|Blue Socket]] Blue gems |
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| + | | [[Expertise]] || [[Critical Strike Rating]] || [[Hit Rating]] |
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| + | | [[Agility]] || [[Haste Rating]] || [[Spell Penetration]] |
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| + | | [[Intellect]] || [[Mastery]] || [[Spirit]] |
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| + | | [[Strength]] || [[Dodge Rating]] || [[Stamina]] |
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| + | | [[Parry Rating]] || [[Resilience Rating]] || |
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| + | The green, purple, and orange gems are considered hybrids. Each of these gems offers a combination of two stats according to the parent colors. For example, a purple gem may provide bonuses to expertise (a "red" stat) and hit rating (a "blue" stat). All of the colored gems of a particular tier have the same benefit weighting. A hybrid gem's two bonuses will each be half what the primary gem would have provided. For example, the [[Solid Ocean Sapphire]], a blue gem, provides +60 stamina, and the [[Flashing Inferno Ruby]], an red gem, provides +40 parry. The hybrid of these two is the purple [[Defender's Demonseye]], with +30 stamina and +20 parry. |
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| − | Akama pledged allegiance to Illidan, craving vengeance on the orcs and demons who had corrupted and slaughtered his race, however, since this moment he begun planning his [[#Akama in World of Warcraft|inevitable conflict]] with Illidan.<ref>http://entertainment.upperdeck.com/wowminis/en/news/default.aspx?aid=4713</ref> Using his [[stealth]] abilities, Akama and a band of his followers snuck into Black Temple and destroyed the magical energy generators which sustained the defenses of the citadel, and then aided Illidan, Kael, and Vashj in the final attack against Magtheridon himself. |
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| + | Each hybrid gem can match a socket of either parent color for the purpose of activating an item's socket bonus. A green gem will match a blue or yellow socket, a purple gem will match a blue or red socket, and an orange gem will match a red or yellow socket. The hybrid gems also count for each parent color when activating a meta gem. |
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| − | When [[Kil'jaeden]] appeared and ordered Illidan to destroy the [[Frozen Throne]], Illidan, Kael, and Vashj went as ordered, while Akama remained in [[Outland]] to guard their holdings. |
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| − | ==Akama in World of Warcraft== |
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| + | |+ Color Wheel |
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| − | [[Image:Akama's Promise.jpg|thumb|"Take this as my promise to you that when the time comes and you face Illidan, I will be on your side."]] |
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| + | | width="40" bgcolor="#600000" | <u>'''Red'''</u> |
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| − | Akama can be found in front of Maiev Shadowsong's cell in [[Warden's Cage]] in [[Shadowmoon Valley]]. In order to reach him, you must enter into the underground portion of Warden's Cage and look to your right at what appears to be just a pool of water. Swim into and under the pool and you will reach Maiev's cell where Akama is standing guard. |
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| + | | bgcolor="#400040" | <u>'''Purple'''</u> |
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| + | | bgcolor="#603000" | <u>'''Orange'''</u> |
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| − | After an introductory quest chain, in which players have to prove that they are not allied with Illidan, they are sent to speak with Akama. He explains that it is best for his people to continue to appear to serve Illidan until certain omens are fulfilled. He then gives a quest to speak with {{NPC||Sage Udalo}} who is being held prisoner in [[Arcatraz]], a satellite of [[Tempest Keep]]. Udalo is dead, but has left a clue behind for the next quest. |
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| + | | bgcolor="#000060" | <u>'''Blue'''</u> |
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| + | | bgcolor="#606000" | <u>'''Yellow'''</u> |
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| − | On returning from Arcatraz, Akama gives a quest to retrieve the {{loot|common|Heart of Fury}}, one of the shards of the [[Ata'mal Crystal]], from [[Ata'mal Terrace]] in Shadowmoon Valley. When this is completed, Akama sends the party to meet a [[naaru]], {{NPC||A'dal}}, in [[Shattrath City]]. |
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| + | | bgcolor="#004000" | <u>'''Green'''</u> |
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| + | == Prismatic gems == |
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| − | {{NPC||Shade of Akama}}, the portion of Akama's soul tied to Illidan's will, is a boss in [[Black Temple]]. During the final confrontation with Illidan, Akama himself will assist you in battle, although he cannot be killed. Akama leaves the battle during the first phase and is not seen again for the remainder of the battle; however, Maiev Shadowsong arrives for the final phase and remains until Illidan's death. Akama had freed Maiev from her prison cell and led her into the Temple with the aid of players seeking to obtain the {{loot|epic|Medallion of Karabor}} that allows entry into the Temple. After Illidan is defeated, Akama swears to fill the halls of the Black Temple with Light once again.<ref>[[Illidan Stormrage (tactics)#Quotes|Akama says]]: "The Light will fill these dismal halls once again. I swear it."</ref> |
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| + | Prismatic gems act as colored gems, and count as all three colors. They will match any color socket for the purpose of activating an item's socket bonus, and will count as all three colors for activating a meta gem. There are two varieties of these gems: one variety that improves all [[resistance]]s, and one that improves all five [[attributes]]. |
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| − | [[Image:Akama TCG.jpg|thumb|Akama in the Trading Card Game.]] |
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| − | He gives the following quests: |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|70|Seer Udalo}} (Dungeon) |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|70|The Ata'mal Terrace}} (Group) |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|70|Akama's Promise}} |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|70|Ruse of the Ashtongue}} (Raid) |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|70|An Artifact From the Past}} (Raid) |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|70|The Hostage Soul}} |
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| + | The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King expansions introduced prismatic gems, but there are not as yet any prismatic gems associated with Cataclysm. |
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| − | See [[List of Shadowmoon Valley NPCs]]. |
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| − | [[Image:Wowbc akama.jpg|thumb|Akama in ''World of Warcraft''.]] |
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| + | [[Meta gem]]s are more powerful gems that can only go in a meta socket. Meta sockets are found only on powerful headgear, and there is only one socket per piece. Meta gems may require some colored gems to be equipped in order to be activated; for example, a meta gem may require you to equip items that have two blue and one red colored gems socketed. |
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| − | After completing the quest entitled {{quest|Akama}}, a small scripted event between Akama and the [[dreadlord]] {{NPC||Vagath}} — one of Illidan's demon lieutenants — occurs. Vagath arrives with two demonic minions and yells out: |
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| + | A gem does not have to match its socket color to count toward a meta gem's bonus. For purposes of activating a meta gem's bonus, a hybrid colored gem counts as one gem of each of the two colors. A prismatic gem counts as one gem of each of the three colors. |
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| − | * Vagath: ''Mortals, here? What is the meaning of this, pathetic [[Broken]]!'' |
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| − | * Akama whispers to the player: ''Have no fear, <race>. Just play along.'' |
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| − | Akama "kills" the player and reassures Vagath. |
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| − | * Akama: ''A mere nuisance, I assure you! Tell [[Illidan|the Master]] [[Maiev Shadowsong|his prisoner]] will not escape while Akama and his [[Ashtongue Deathsworn|Deathsworn]] watch over her. |
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| − | * Vagath: ''You'd do well not to toy with me, Akama. Illidan has given me strict orders to keep watch on [[Maiev|the Warden]]. If I find out you are hiding anything from me, I will crush you with my bare hands!'' |
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| − | Vagath leaves and Akama "resurrects" the player. |
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| − | * Akama: ''Forgive my harsh methods, but the Betrayer cannot learn of the truth. My secret must be kept at all costs!'' |
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| − | In a cell behind Akama, Maiev Shadowsong speaks up. |
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| − | * Maiev: ''If we truly desire the same thing, Akama, then release me! If Illidan is to die, it shall be by my hand!'' |
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| − | * Akama: ''In due time, Maiev. I've spent years planning to make my move - I can't afford to put my plans in peril by tipping my hand too soon.'' |
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| − | * Maiev: ''Curse you, Akama! I am not a pawn in your game...my will is my own. When I unleash my wrath upon Illidan it will have nothing to do with your foolish scheme!'' |
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| + | == Cogwheel gems == |
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| − | ==Warcraft III phrases== |
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| − | *"I am Akama, Elder Sage of the [[draenei]]. Lord Illidan promised to rid us of our ancient enemies in exchange for our loyalty. These cursed [[orc]]s serve Magtheridon--a terrible lord whose [[Black Temple|Black Citadel]] lies to the west. Under his command, the orcs hunted us to the brink of extinction. But now, with Lord Illidan behind us, we will fight back and retake our ancestral lands."([[Draenei Village]]) |
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| + | [[Cogwheel]] gems fit into cogwheel sockets, which are found on the [[Bio-Optic Killshades]] epic engineering-crafted goggles. When first manufactured, these goggles have very poor stats, but the cogwheel gems are quite powerful in order to compensate. This allows the engineer to customize the goggles for any class specialization. It allows the goggles to be used by any class without the need for a large number of goggle schematics. |
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| − | *"We draenei have fought the orcs and their [[Burning Legion|demon masters]] for generations. Now, at last, we will end their curse forever. We are yours to command, Lord Illidan." ([[Lord of Outland]]) |
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| − | * "I'm too old for this..." |
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| − | * "At my age, you see death everywhere. DEATH!" |
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| − | * "To battle! Hold my teeth." |
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| + | Gem bonuses are activated when they are placed in equipment sockets and the equipment is worn. To begin socketing an item, hold down shift and right-click the item. A dialogue window will open which allows the gems to be placed in the sockets. |
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| − | ==Black Temple trailer== |
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| − | [[Image:Akama-uncorrupted.jpg|thumb||Akama before he mutated into a Broken draenei.]] |
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| + | Gems cannot be removed from sockets once finally placed. However, they can be replaced by placing new gems in the same socket. The old gem will be destroyed once the new gem's socketing is finalized. |
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| − | Akama is the narrator of the trailer for the [[Patch 2.1.0|Black Temple patch]]; this trailer shows his history from a guardian to his current state, and reveals his appearance prior to his mutation. At several points, it reveals events of lore: the orcs' attack on the Temple of Karabor and the draenei journey into hiding in [[Zangarmarsh]]; {{NPC||Gul'dan}}'s raising of the [[Hand of Gul'dan|volcano that bears his name]]; {{NPC||Ner'zhul}} opening his portals, leading to the creation of Outland; the arrival of Magtheridon and, later, of Illidan Stormrage; Akama, Kael'thas Sunstrider, and Lady Vashj aiding Illidan in sealing Magtheridon's portals before the final battle; and finally, Illidan claiming Black Temple. |
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| + | * '''Colored sockets''' are associated with a socket bonus. Each piece of equipment with colored sockets has a stat bonus available, which becomes activated when the correct color gems are placed in each colored socket. The hybrid color gems (purple, green, and orange) may be used to activate a socket of either parent color. Prismatic gems will match any color socket. |
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| − | His speech is transcribed below: |
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| + | * '''Prismatic sockets''' accept colored and prismatic gems. They are not associated with any additional bonus. They are found on all [[relic]]s, and usually added to bracer or waist items through the activity of a blacksmith. |
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| − | ''I remember the [[Black Temple|Temple]] as it used to be: a place of worship.''<br /> |
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| + | * '''Meta sockets''' are found individually on powerful headgear. They accept only meta gems. |
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| − | ''I prayed within its chambers and meditated among its gardens. I was happy then; at peace.''<br /> |
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| + | * '''Cogwheel sockets''' are found on the [[Bio-Optic Killshades]] epic crafted engineering goggles. There are two cogwheel sockets in this headpiece. They accept only cogwheel gems. |
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| − | ''I remember, too, the day the orcs came.''<br /> |
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| + | == Cataclysm gems == |
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| − | ''That day marked by cries of war and torrents of blood where terrified women and children huddled in darkened corners.''<br /> |
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| + | These pages concern the gems new to [[Cataclysm]]. |
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| + | *[[Cataclysm gems by stats]] |
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| + | *[[Cataclysm gems by color]] |
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| + | == Northrend gems == |
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| − | ''I led many to safety, but many more paid the ultimate price.''<br /> |
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| + | These pages concern the gems new to {{wotlk-inline}} [[Wrath of the Lich King]]. |
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| + | *[[Northrend gems by stats]] |
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| + | *[[Northrend gems by color]] |
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| + | Northrend epic gems can be purchased with 220 [[Justice Point]] from vendors in [[Dalaran]]: |
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| − | ''That day my beloved sanctuary became the Black Temple.''<br /> |
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| + | *{{NPC|Neutral|Harold Winston}} |
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| + | *{{NPC|Alliance|Arcanist Ivrenne}} |
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| + | *{{NPC|Horde|Magistrix Lambriesse}} |
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| + | == Outland gems == |
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| − | ''There the [[Shadow Council|orc warlocks]] practiced their twisted magic that corrupted the land and nearly destroyed us all.''<br /> |
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| + | These pages concern the gems specific to the {{bc-inline}} [[Burning Crusade]] era. |
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| + | Complete list: |
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| − | ''Even after the Horde's reckless sorcery tore the planet apart, my people were unable to find a lasting sanctuary.''<br /> |
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| + | *[[Outland gems]] |
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| + | Specific articles: |
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| − | [[Image:Akama portrait.jpg|thumb|Akama in Warcraft III.]] |
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| + | *[[Outland uncommon gems]] |
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| + | *[[Outland rare gems]] |
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| + | *[[Outland epic gems]] |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| − | ''I remember the [[Burning Legion|armies of demons]] that swept down on us like a plague.''<br /> |
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| + | * [[Guide to finding gems on the auction house]] |
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| + | * List of raw [[mineral]]s. |
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| − | ''During these dark times, the one called [[Magtheridon]] made the Temple his home.''<br /> |
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| − | ''Then came Illidan...''<br /> |
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| − | ''The one they called the Betrayer; the enemy of my enemy.''<br /> |
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| − | ''We helped him seal the portals of Outland and cut off the Legion's reinforcements.''<br /> |
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| − | ''We fought with renewed strength, and together we reclaimed our sacred ground.''<br /> |
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| − | ''I think part of me knew even then, that the Black Temple had only traded one evil master for another.''<br /> |
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| − | ''I prefer to remember the Temple as it used to be; not the abomination it has become.''<br /> |
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| − | ''My soul bears the burden of my misjudgment, but I have been patient; I have been waiting.''<br /> |
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| − | ''And when the time is right, the Betrayer will become... the betrayed.''<br /> |
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| − | == Notes == |
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| − | [[Image:Akama.jpg|thumb|Akama in [[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne]].]] |
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| − | *His name is possibly a pun, as the draenei in Warcraft III fought with sickle-like weapons that may be called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kama_%28weapon%29 ''kamas''], so he used ''a kama''. In Warcraft III, he uses both the sickle-like weapon and another blade, and in World of Warcraft he uses two of the sickle-like weapons, making this likely. He still uses this type of weapon in World of Warcraft, and the same type of weapon can be seen on draenei banners. |
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| − | *Some fans speculate that the draenei child featured in the Black Temple trailer is Akama's daughter, and that the child's mother, who was killed by an orc, was his wife. |
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| − | *Akama used the original draenei model, now the [[Lost One]] model, in his Warcraft III appearance. It seems that his appearance has been [[retcon]]ned as opposed to multiple mutations. However his current model is a hybrid between Lost One and Broken features, he retains the mouth of a Lost One. Furthermore, like the untainted [[draenei]], his feet are still cloven. |
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| − | *When one sees Akama in World of Warcraft, it is clear he does not quite look like his fellow Broken draenei nor the Lost One draenei. Instead, he looks half way between a Broken draenei and Lost One as seen by his strange face and the basket he carries on his back which many Lost Ones also use. In the story "[[Unbroken (story)|Unbroken]]", Akama was said to have taken in a larger amount of the fel energy that caused the draenei to mutate into the Broken draenei, which may explain his appearance. |
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| − | *Akama can be spotted with his Warcraft III appearance in the backround of the art piece [[:File:Illidari_Leaders.jpg|"Foes of Outland"]] by [[Wei Wang]]. |
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| − | *His quote "At my age, you see death everywhere. DEATH!", is a reference to the Simpsons. |
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| − | *As of Cataclysm Akama and Maiev will appear on the loading screen for Outland. |
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| − | *Akama is the last surviving lieutenant of [[Illidari|Illidan's Forces]], although he is no longer a member of it. |
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| − | <gallery> |
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| − | File:Cataclysm Outland loading screen.jpg|Akama and [[Maiev Shadowsong]] [[Cataclysm]]. |
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| − | File:Staff of the Ashtongue Deathsworn TCG.jpg|Full version of his profile image on top. |
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| − | </gallery> |
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- Were you looking for minerals, which were called "gems" before Burning Crusade?
A gem is generally an item that can be used as an ingredient primarily for Jewelcrafting recipes or placed into a socket of another item to give that item additional bonuses, powers and/or procs. Jewelcrafters can turn raw gems into socket gems or various jewelry items like rings and necklaces. The term "gem" can be used for raw or cut stones, but is often only used to describe cut gems. A gem cannot be removed once it is placed into a socket, however it can be overwritten by another, destroying it in the process.
Socketable gems come in four broad categories: colored, prismatic, meta, and cogwheel.
Colored gems
Colored gems are the most common type of socketable gem. They come in the colors red, blue, yellow, green, purple, and orange. They provide stat bonuses when socketed. They can be placed in any colored socket, or a prismatic socket. They will activate an item's socket bonus if the correct color gems are matched up with the socket colors. A certain number of certain colored gems may be required in order to activate meta gem.
The primary colored gems are red, yellow, and blue. Each color is associated with a specific set of stats, as in the following table:
 Red gems |
 Yellow gems |
 Blue gems
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|---|---|---|
| Expertise | Critical Strike Rating | Hit Rating |
| Agility | Haste Rating | Spell Penetration |
| Intellect | Mastery | Spirit |
| Strength | Dodge Rating | Stamina |
| Parry Rating | Resilience Rating |
The green, purple, and orange gems are considered hybrids. Each of these gems offers a combination of two stats according to the parent colors. For example, a purple gem may provide bonuses to expertise (a "red" stat) and hit rating (a "blue" stat). All of the colored gems of a particular tier have the same benefit weighting. A hybrid gem's two bonuses will each be half what the primary gem would have provided. For example, the 
[Solid Ocean Sapphire], a blue gem, provides +60 stamina, and the 
[Flashing Inferno Ruby], an red gem, provides +40 parry. The hybrid of these two is the purple 
[Defender's Demonseye], with +30 stamina and +20 parry.
Each hybrid gem can match a socket of either parent color for the purpose of activating an item's socket bonus. A green gem will match a blue or yellow socket, a purple gem will match a blue or red socket, and an orange gem will match a red or yellow socket. The hybrid gems also count for each parent color when activating a meta gem.
| Red | ||
| Purple | Orange | |
| Blue | Yellow | |
| Green |
Prismatic gems
Prismatic gems act as colored gems, and count as all three colors. They will match any color socket for the purpose of activating an item's socket bonus, and will count as all three colors for activating a meta gem. There are two varieties of these gems: one variety that improves all resistances, and one that improves all five attributes.
The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King expansions introduced prismatic gems, but there are not as yet any prismatic gems associated with Cataclysm.
Meta gems
Meta gems are more powerful gems that can only go in a meta socket. Meta sockets are found only on powerful headgear, and there is only one socket per piece. Meta gems may require some colored gems to be equipped in order to be activated; for example, a meta gem may require you to equip items that have two blue and one red colored gems socketed.
A gem does not have to match its socket color to count toward a meta gem's bonus. For purposes of activating a meta gem's bonus, a hybrid colored gem counts as one gem of each of the two colors. A prismatic gem counts as one gem of each of the three colors.
Cogwheel gems
Cogwheel gems fit into cogwheel sockets, which are found on the Bio-Optic Killshades epic engineering-crafted goggles. When first manufactured, these goggles have very poor stats, but the cogwheel gems are quite powerful in order to compensate. This allows the engineer to customize the goggles for any class specialization. It allows the goggles to be used by any class without the need for a large number of goggle schematics.
Socketing
Gem bonuses are activated when they are placed in equipment sockets and the equipment is worn. To begin socketing an item, hold down shift and right-click the item. A dialogue window will open which allows the gems to be placed in the sockets.
Gems cannot be removed from sockets once finally placed. However, they can be replaced by placing new gems in the same socket. The old gem will be destroyed once the new gem's socketing is finalized.
- Colored sockets are associated with a socket bonus. Each piece of equipment with colored sockets has a stat bonus available, which becomes activated when the correct color gems are placed in each colored socket. The hybrid color gems (purple, green, and orange) may be used to activate a socket of either parent color. Prismatic gems will match any color socket.
- Prismatic sockets accept colored and prismatic gems. They are not associated with any additional bonus. They are found on all relics, and usually added to bracer or waist items through the activity of a blacksmith.
- Meta sockets are found individually on powerful headgear. They accept only meta gems.
- Cogwheel sockets are found on the Bio-Optic Killshades epic crafted engineering goggles. There are two cogwheel sockets in this headpiece. They accept only cogwheel gems.
Cataclysm gems
These pages concern the gems new to Cataclysm.
- Cataclysm gems by stats
- Cataclysm gems by color
Northrend gems
These pages concern the gems new to 
Wrath of the Lich King.
Northrend epic gems can be purchased with 220 Justice Point from vendors in Dalaran:
Outland gems
These pages concern the gems specific to the 
Burning Crusade era.
Complete list:
Specific articles:
- Outland uncommon gems
- Outland rare gems
- Outland epic gems
See also
- Guide to finding gems on the auction house
- List of raw minerals.
External links
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