Changes: South Seas

Revision as of 23:33, 30 December 2006

A portion of the Great Sea surrounding the southern tip of the Eastern Kingdoms, mostly noted by travelers on the southern coasts of Stranglethorn Vale and the port of Booty Bay. Undermine is said to lie somewhere in its vast unknown waters.

Ahn'Qiraj event islands

The South Seas also extends to Tanaris. Of note are two islands southeast of Land's End Beach. Although not drawn on the world map or map of Tanaris, they are clearly visible from Land's End Beach. These islands are separated from the mainland by deep water. It is impossible to get to these islands without special ability or additional help as fatigue would kill the player before reaching shallow water.

The two islands are geographically similar. One of the island is populated by fire rocs, hyenas, scorpions, as well as Southsea Pirates. On the second island is a mound of wood and shovels, possibly denoting a buried treasure. It also contains a number of uninhabited Gnomish and Goblin structures.

Reaching the islands

These islands are involved in the quest [60] 8597 for acquiring the Scepter of the Shifting Sands. People with the Ahn'Qiraj quest will be able to get an optional quest named [60] 8599 from Meridith the Mermaiden. After completing this quest, Meridith will grant the player a swim speed buff.

Alternatively, player can reach the island by using a combination of [Swim Speed Potion], [Water Walking], [Levitate], [Aquatic Form], [Reincarnation], [Soulstone], [Blink], [Divine Shield] and [Hook of the Master Angler].

Before Ahn'Qiraj

Before the release of Ahn'Qiraj, the islands were deserted and only had a message in a bottle on the island closer to the mainland. The message read, "What the heck are you doing here?" The bottle has been removed; however, its shadow is still there.

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 == Ahn'Qiraj event islands ==
-[[image:Southbreak_Isles.jpg|thumb|South Sea Isles]]
+[[image:Southbreak_Isles.jpg|thumb|South Sea isles]]
-The South Seas also extends to [[Tanaris]]. Of note are two islands southeast of [[Lands End Beach]]. Although not visible on the normal world map, their location is apparent in an external map viewer. Like normal islands, they are surrounded by shallow water. However, it is impossible to get there by swimming alone, as [[fatigue]] prevent you. These islands are part of the [[Scepter of the Shifting Sands]] quest chain.
+The South Seas also extends to [[Tanaris]]. Of note are two islands southeast of [[Land's End Beach]]. Although not drawn on the world map or map of Tanaris, they are clearly visible from Land's End Beach. These islands are separated from the mainland by deep water. It is impossible to get to these islands without special ability or additional help as [[fatigue]] would kill the player before reaching shallow water.
+The two islands are geographically similar. One of the island is populated by fire rocs, hyenas, scorpions, as well as [[Southsea Pirates]]. On the second island is a mound of wood and shovels, possibly denoting a buried treasure. It also contains a number of uninhabited Gnomish and Goblin structures.
-Using any combination of healing, epic mouths, sprinting, soul stones, resurrection, swiftness potions, and travel forms, it is possible to visit these islands. The two are identical in geography, with one being turned 90 degrees from the other. They are populated by Fire Rocs, hyenas, scorpions, and pirates.
+=== Reaching the islands ===
-On the second island is a mound of wood and shovels, possibly denoting a buried treasure.
+These islands are involved in the quest {{Questlong|Neutral|60|Draconic for Dummies|8597}} for acquiring the [[Scepter of the Shifting Sands]]. People with the Ahn'Qiraj quest will be able to get an optional quest named {{Questlong|Neutral|60|Love Song for Narain|8599}} from [[Meridith the Mermaiden]]. After completing this quest, Meridith will grant the player a swim speed buff.
-===Pre-Ahn'Qiraj Release===
-Before version 1.9, the islands were deserted and only had a message in a bottle on the closest island to the mainland. The message was from the development team. It read, "What the heck are you doing here?" It's only remnants is the shadow cast by the bottle. The bottle itself, however, is missing.
+Alternatively, player can reach the island by using a combination of [[Swim Speed Potion]], [[Water Walking]], [[Levitate]], [[Aquatic Form]], [[Reincarnation]], [[Soulstone]], [[Blink]], [[Divine Shield]] and [[Hook of the Master Angler]].
-Swim speed potions, water walking, [[Hook of the Master Angler]], [[Aquatic form]], an Ankh, a [[Soulstone]], and/or [[Blink]] must be used to make the trip there, as you will die of [[fatigue]] if you try to swim there normally. This may previously be considered an [[exploit]], although the islands were clearly visible from Land's End Beach with max distance settings.
-===Post-Ahn'Qiraj Release===
+=== Before Ahn'Qiraj ===
+Before the release of [[Ahn'Qiraj]], the islands were deserted and only had a message in a bottle on the island closer to the mainland. The message read, "What the heck are you doing here?" The bottle has been removed; however, its shadow is still there.
-Since version 1.9 and the release of [[Ahn'Qiraj]] content, it contains a few mid-40s trash mobs, as well as about 15 [[Southsea Pirates]]. It also now contains a number of Gnomish and Goblin structures, but no NPC's of either race. The bottle is gone. The development of this island suggests that it may someday contain a competitive Gnome vs. Goblin event, similar to the [[Mirage Raceway]].
-The island is involved in the quest {{Questlong|Neutral|60|Draconic for Dummies|8597}} for the [[Scepter of the Shifting Sands]]. People with the Ahn'Qiraj quest will be able to get an optional quest named {{Questlong|Neutral|60|Love Song for Narain|8599}} from [[Meridith the Mermaiden]]. After completing the quest, Meridith will grant the player a swim speed buff.
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