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'''Tracking''' refers to any ability which allows the player to track [[resource]] nodes or [[mob]]s on the [[mini-map]]. Only one tracking ability can be active at a time. A control on the border of the mini-map allows the player to choose which type of tracking to enable (or none).
 
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|name=Drak'Tharon Keep
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|aka=DTK
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|ss=Drak'Tharon Keep loading screen.JPG
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|caption=The Drak'Tharon Keep loading graphic
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|loc=Northwestern [[Grizzly Hills]], on the border with [[Zul'Drak]]
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|races={{Race|Ice Troll }}<br />{{Race|Scourge }}
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|boss=[[The Prophet Tharon'ja]]
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|type=
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|level=74-76
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|minlevel=72
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|players=5
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|key=
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|bosses={{Drak'Tharon Keep}}
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|lockout=
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|pop=2,000
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}}
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[[File:Drak'Tharon Keep bosses.jpg|thumb|250px|The Drak'Tharon Keep bosses]]
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[[File:Zul Drak -- Exterior building shot copy1.jpg|thumb|The entrance to Drak'Tharon Keep.]]
   
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'''Drak'Tharon Keep''' contains 1 instance for level 74-76 players. Like [[Blackrock Mountain]], Drak'Tharon connects two zones (the [[Grizzly Hills]] and [[Zul'Drak]]) in the northwest and southwest corners, respectively.
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The ability to track the [[Mob | mobs]] in [[World of Warcraft]] is usually the sole bailiwick of the [[hunter]], although other classes have limited tracking capabilities as well. At advancing levels, the hunter can learn to track [[Beast]]s, [[Humanoid]]s, the [[Undead]], [[Track Hidden|Hidden]] foes, [[Elemental]]s, [[Demon]]s, [[Giant]]s, and [[Dragonkin]].
 
   
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The undead [[Drakkari]] [[ice troll]]s have begun pouring from their stronghold of Drak'Tharon Keep, and are assaulting the [[furbolg]]. The invasion is oddly credited to the Drakkari themselves, not the Scourge.<ref>{{ref web|url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/northrend/grizzly-hills.xml|title=Grizzly Hills on the official WotLK site}}</ref>
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When a mob-tracking ability is activated, every creature that fits the classification selected shows up on the mini-map as a labeled dot, color-coded to its friendliness (green) or hostility (red). Tracking can be used in a variety of ways to enhance the hunter's situational awareness. For instance, in an area populated by both beast and humanoid mobs, the hunter can switch between beast and humanoid tracking, and stay aware of where ~95% of the mobs are in his general vicinity. Tracking is also useful if one has to beat a hasty retreat to a rearward fortification for safety's sake. Just keep monitoring the mini-map while switching frequently between tracking modes to find the most aggro free escape route. You can also see the name of the mob (or player/pet) if you mouseover the dot on the minimap, which for instance makes finding one specific mob in a group of mobs easier.
 
   
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On [[heroic]], it awards approximately 2000 [[reputation]].
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Other classes which have class-specific tracking abilities include:
 
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*[[Warlock]]s, who can sense Demons.
 
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*[[Paladin]]s, who can sense the Undead.
 
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*[[Druid]]s, who can track Humanoids while in [[Cat Form]].
 
   
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==History==
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Other tracking abilities include
 
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Drak'Tharon Keep was likely used as {{npc||Mal'Ganis||Mal'Ganis's}} base in the [[Third War]]. It was here he was "killed" by Arthas wielding [[Frostmourne]].<ref>[[Frostmourne (Warcraft III)]] (It is prominent on the loading screen and fits the best.)</ref>
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*Any character who has the [[Mining]] profession can sense mineral veins.
 
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*Any character who has the [[Herbalism]] profession can sense herbs.
 
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*Characters with the [[Fishing]] profession may acquire [[Find Fish]], to track fish schools.
 
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*[[Dwarf|Dwarves]] have a racial ability which allows them to sense [[treasure]] [[chest]]s.
 
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*All characters can track useful types of NPCs, like [[flight master]]s or particular vendors, if any are nearby.
 
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*Engineers with Ultra-Spectropic Detection Goggles or one of the epic engineering helms automatically track mote clouds when they have them equipped. This is the only mode of tracking that will stack with other tracking modes.
 
   
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The [[Scourge]] controls Drak'Tharon Keep in the [[Grizzly Hills]], just south of Zul'Drak's southwest corner.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=176}}</ref> This ancient stone citadel once belonged to the Drakkari trolls. The Drakkari built Drak'Tharon Keep before the furbolgs built Grizzlemaw. The [[Frostpaw tribe|Frostpaws]] gathered the tribes together in part to fend off the new Drakkari threat. Both races hated each other; with the new keep the Drakkari were more organized, and the trolls were more unified than the furbolgs, even though the furbolgs had greater numbers. The existence of Grizzlemaw affected the balance, and the furbolgs' victory over the Drakkari in a series of skirmishes may have led to the eventual loss of Drak'Tharon to the Scourge. The Scourge ultimately drove them out and took possession, and now the Scourge has a garrison here holding the mountain passes. It's a well-placed, solidly-built structure, and the small group of undead within can easily hold the keep against forces ten times its size, particularly since they don’t need food or water during a siege.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=102, 104}}</ref> Two thousand Scourge creatures patrol the ruined old keep. They often fight Drakkari and occasionally furbolgs, though they have yet to attack either Gundrak or Grizzlemaw directly.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=177}}</ref> Armed Scourge patrols wander the countryside, scaring anyone they meet. These patrols either attack living people or act menacing to frighten them away.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
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In a patch <!-- find the patch? -->, they added the ability for all players to track other things, like mailboxes, flight masters, and armor repairers.
 
   
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The keep itself is located in the icy northlands of [[Northrend]], in the northwestern part of the [[Grizzly Hills]]. It is an ancient [[ice troll]] stronghold that has since been claimed by the [[Scourge]]. The undead control passage into the lands beyond from here.
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A later patch added inkeepers <!-- or were inkeepers before mailboxes -->.
 
   
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== Geography ==
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{{wrath-inline}} In 3.0, they added the ability for players to search for low-level quests.
 
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{| class="darktable"
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{{Tracking}}
 
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|-
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| [[Aviary]]{{·}} [[Drak'Tharon Overlook]]{{·}} [[Draknid Lair]]{{·}} [[Fall of Return]]{{·}} [[Hall of Departure]]{{·}} [[Hall of Return]]{{·}} [[Raptor Pens]]{{·}} [[Temple of the Forgotten]]{{·}} [[The Warlord's Terrace]]
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|}
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<gallery>
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Image:InstanceMap-DrakTharonKeep1.jpg
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Image:InstanceMap-DrakTharonKeep2.jpg
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</gallery>
   
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== Dungeon Denizens ==
[[Category:Game terms]]
 
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*{{RaceIconExt|Abomination|Small}} [[Abomination]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|Bat|Small}} [[Bat]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|Beetle|Small}} [[Beetle]]s (critters)
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*{{RaceIconExt|Devilsaur|Small}} [[Devilsaur]] (one, {{npc||King Dred}})
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*{{RaceIconExt|DireTroll|Small}} [[Dire troll]] (one, {{npc||Trollgore}})
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghoul|Small}} [[Ghoul]]s
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*{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Male|Small}} [[Ice troll]]s
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*{{RaceIcon|Lich|Male|Small}} [[Lich]] (one, {{npc||Novos the Summoner}})
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*{{RaceIconExt|LichKing|Small}} The {{npc||Lich King}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Necromancer|Small}} [[Necromancer]]s
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*{{RaceIcon|Orc|Female|Small}} [[Orc]] (one, {{npc||Kurzel}})
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*{{RaceIconExt|Raptor|Small}} [[Raptor]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|Rat|Small}} [[Rat]]s (critters)
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*{{RaceIconExt|ScourgeTroll|Small}} [[Scourge troll]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|SkeletalMage|Small}} [[Skeletal mage]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|SkeletalWarrior|Small}} [[Skeletal warrior]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|SkeletalWindSerpent|Small}} [[Skeletal wind serpent]] (one, {{npc||The Prophet Tharon'ja}})
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*{{RaceIconExt|Spider|Small}} [[Spider]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|Wight|Small}} [[Wight]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|Zombie|Small}} [[Zombie]]s
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===Bosses===
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*{{RaceIconExt|DireTroll|Small}} {{npc||Trollgore}}
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*{{RaceIcon|Lich|Male|Small}} {{npc||Novos the Summoner}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Devilsaur|Small}} {{npc||King Dred}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|SkeletalWindSerpent|Small}} {{npc||The Prophet Tharon'ja}}
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===Encounters===
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{| class="darktable"
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|-
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! Bosses || Monsters
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* '''Hall of Departure
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* {{NPC||Risen Drakkari Soulmage}}
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* {{NPC||Risen Drakkari Warrior}}
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* {{NPC||Scourge Reanimator}}
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* '''The Warlord's Terrace
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**{{RaceIconExt|DireTroll|Small}} {{NPC||Trollgore}}
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* {{NPC||Flesheating Ghoul}}
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* {{NPC||Ghoul Tormentor}}
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* {{NPC||Wretched Belcher}}
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|- valign=top
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* '''Drak'Tharon Keep (Webbed Hall)
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* {{NPC||Darkweb Hatchling}}
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* {{NPC||Darkweb Recluse}}
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* {{NPC||Darkweb Victim}}
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* {{NPC||Drakkari Guardian}}
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* {{NPC||Drakkari Shaman}}
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|- valign=top class="alt"
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* '''Hall of the Forgotten
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**{{RaceIcon|Lich|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Novos the Summoner}}
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* {{NPC||Crystal Handler}}
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* {{NPC||Fetid Troll Corpse}}
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* {{NPC||Hulking Corpse}}
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* {{NPC||Risen Shadowcaster}}
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* {{NPC||Rotted Troll Corpse}}
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|- valign=top
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* '''The Aviary
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* {{NPC||Drakkari Bat}}
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* {{NPC||Risen Drakkari Bat Rider}}
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|- valign=top class="alt"
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* '''Raptor Pens
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**{{RaceIconExt|Devilsaur|Small}} {{NPC||King Dred}}
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* {{NPC||Drakkari Gutripper}}
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* {{NPC||Drakkari Raptor Mount}}
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* {{NPC||Drakkari Scytheclaw}}
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* {{NPC||Risen Drakkari Handler}}
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|- valign=top
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* '''Drak'Tharon Overlook
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**{{RaceIconExt|SkeletalWindSerpent|Small}} {{NPC||The Prophet Tharon'ja}}
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* {{NPC||Drakkari Commander}}
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* {{NPC||Drakkari Guardian}}
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* {{NPC||Drakkari Shaman}}
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* {{NPC||Risen Drakkari Death Knight}}
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* {{NPC||Scourge Brute}}
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|- valign=top class="alt"
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|}
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=== Mobs ===
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*{{npc||Risen Drakkari Handler}} - If [[Crowd control|CCed]] before attacked, you will only have to fight the rider, and not his mount.
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== Loot ==
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{{main|Drak'Tharon Keep loot}}
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== Quests ==
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* {{questlong|Neutral|73D|Search and Rescue}}
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** {{questlong|Neutral|73D|Head Games}}
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* {{questlong|Neutral|75D|Cleansing Drak'Tharon}}
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== Achievements ==
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* {{achievementlong|Drak'Tharon Keep (achievement)}} (regular)
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* {{achievementlong|Heroic: Drak'Tharon Keep}}
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* {{Achievementlong|Better Off Dred}}
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* {{Achievementlong|Consumption Junction}}
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* {{Achievementlong|Oh Novos!}}
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* {{Achievementlong|Northrend Dungeon Hero}} (meta)
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* {{Achievementlong|Glory of the Hero}} (meta)
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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Image:Drak Theron - Circular Room.jpg|A circular room.
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</gallery>
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== Videos ==
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{| class="darktable" style="text-align:center;
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|-
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! {{Alliance Icon Small}} All Bosses - Paladin Tanking Perspective
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|-
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| <youtube>l8TE1R3LTJo</youtube>
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|-
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! {{Horde Icon Small}} All Bosses - Priest Healing Perspective
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|-
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| <youtube>SszG8YmcRX0</youtube>
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|-
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! [How to] Heroic: Drak'Tharon Keep.
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|-
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! [http://www.youtube.com/user/Cityhunter0505 More guides here]
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|-
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| <youtube>xtNPVYEiv2A</youtube>
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|}
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| <youtube>ifnoFY8z52c&feature=PlayList&p=3E895CEA8A5A41C2&index=6</youtube>
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== References ==
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<references/>
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== External links ==
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{{elinks-zone|4196|armory=1}}
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{{Elink|site=World of Strats|link=http://www.worldofstrats.com/DrakTharon/tabid/109/Default.aspx|desc=Drak'Tharon Keep instance guide}}
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{{Grizzly Hills}}
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{{Zul'Drak}}
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{{Instancefooter|Wrath of the Lich King}}
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[[Category:Drak'Tharon Keep| ]]
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[[Category:Forts]]
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[[Category:Scourge]]
 
[[Category:Ice trolls]]
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[[Category:Instances]]
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[[Category:Troll territories]]
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[[Category:Wrath of the Lich King]]
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[[Category:Passes]]

Revision as of 16:26, 12 November 2010

Drak'Tharon Keep
DTK
File:Drak'Tharon Keep loading screen.JPG
The Drak'Tharon Keep loading graphic
Location Northwestern Grizzly Hills, on the border with Zul'Drak
Population 2,000
Race(s) Ice trollIce troll Ice troll
ScourgeScourgeScourgeScourge Scourge
End boss The Prophet Tharon'ja
Advised level 74-76
Minimum level 72
Player limit 5
Bosses

Trollgore
Novos the Summoner
King Dred
The Prophet Tharon'ja

(lore)
(lore)
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(lore)

Loot
Drak'Tharon Keep bosses

The Drak'Tharon Keep bosses

Zul Drak -- Exterior building shot copy1

The entrance to Drak'Tharon Keep.

Drak'Tharon Keep contains 1 instance for level 74-76 players. Like Blackrock Mountain, Drak'Tharon connects two zones (the Grizzly Hills and Zul'Drak) in the northwest and southwest corners, respectively.

The undead Drakkari ice trolls have begun pouring from their stronghold of Drak'Tharon Keep, and are assaulting the furbolg. The invasion is oddly credited to the Drakkari themselves, not the Scourge.[1]

On heroic, it awards approximately 2000 reputation.

History

Drak'Tharon Keep was likely used as Mal'Ganis's base in the Third War. It was here he was "killed" by Arthas wielding Frostmourne.[2]

The Scourge controls Drak'Tharon Keep in the Grizzly Hills, just south of Zul'Drak's southwest corner.[3] This ancient stone citadel once belonged to the Drakkari trolls. The Drakkari built Drak'Tharon Keep before the furbolgs built Grizzlemaw. The Frostpaws gathered the tribes together in part to fend off the new Drakkari threat. Both races hated each other; with the new keep the Drakkari were more organized, and the trolls were more unified than the furbolgs, even though the furbolgs had greater numbers. The existence of Grizzlemaw affected the balance, and the furbolgs' victory over the Drakkari in a series of skirmishes may have led to the eventual loss of Drak'Tharon to the Scourge. The Scourge ultimately drove them out and took possession, and now the Scourge has a garrison here holding the mountain passes. It's a well-placed, solidly-built structure, and the small group of undead within can easily hold the keep against forces ten times its size, particularly since they don’t need food or water during a siege.[4] Two thousand Scourge creatures patrol the ruined old keep. They often fight Drakkari and occasionally furbolgs, though they have yet to attack either Gundrak or Grizzlemaw directly.[5] Armed Scourge patrols wander the countryside, scaring anyone they meet. These patrols either attack living people or act menacing to frighten them away.[3]

The keep itself is located in the icy northlands of Northrend, in the northwestern part of the Grizzly Hills. It is an ancient ice troll stronghold that has since been claimed by the Scourge. The undead control passage into the lands beyond from here.

Geography

Aviary Â· Drak'Tharon Overlook Â· Draknid Lair Â· Fall of Return Â· Hall of Departure Â· Hall of Return Â· Raptor Pens Â· Temple of the Forgotten Â· The Warlord's Terrace

Dungeon Denizens

Bosses

Encounters

Bosses Monsters
  • Hall of Departure
  • Drak'Tharon Keep (Webbed Hall)
  • The Aviary

Mobs

Loot

Main article: Drak'Tharon Keep loot

Quests

Achievements

Gallery

Videos

Alliance All Bosses - Paladin Tanking Perspective
Horde All Bosses - Priest Healing Perspective
[How to] Heroic: Drak'Tharon Keep.
More guides here

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References

External links

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