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'''Red drakes''' are the adults of the [[red dragonflight]], and most are fully grown at this stage. Once friends to nearly every living creature, [[red dragon]]s are now much more suspicious, tending to seek only the company of their own kind. The capture of the Dragonqueen and the accompanying loss of a great number of their flight has left reds crippled, but not defeated. Although many reds feel they owe a debt of gratitude to the Alliance for its assistance in [[Alexstrasza]]’s rescue, others distrust all mortals, noting that even the [[night elves]] once brought danger and death to the world. Generally, though, red dragons are friendly to [[humans]], [[elves]], and their other traditional friends and allies; for the most part, it is the representatives of the flight near [[Grim Batol]] who are strangely hostile to any outsiders. Red drakes typically consider the various [[Horde]] races to be enemies, with the possible exception of [[tauren]], whom they respect for their druidic abilities.
The '''Firelands Invasion''' is a charge led by [[Malfurion Stormrage]] and the [[Guardians of Hyjal]] to take the attack to [[Ragnaros]] in the [[Firelands]]. A new currency, [[Mark of the World Tree]], is introduced. Marks are rewarded from completing daily quests and can be used to unlock the [[Molten Front]], areas within it, and purchase high-level items.
 
   
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This dragon has a lithe frame; though large, the crimson drake is graceful and noble in form. The fiery horns atop the dragon’s skull resemble a crown upon the head of a worthy king. Golden orbs scrutinize every motion, obviously judging whether one might be friend or foe.
==Defending the World Tree==
 
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Before adventurers can take the fight to Ragnaros, they must contend with his forces attacking [[Mount Hyjal]]. Both Ragnaros' forces and those of the [[Twilight's Hammer]] seek to burn [[Nordrassil]], the world tree. It is up to adventurers to push the foot soldiers back and interact with five Ancients: [[Goldrinn]], [[Aviana]], [[Aessina]], [[Tortolla]] and [[Cenarius]], and rescue the legendary commander [[Jarod Shadowsong]]. Once these five Ancients are back in the fight, Malfurion, [[Hamuul Runetotem]] and Cenarius lead a charge against Ragnaros in [[Sulfuron Spire]], driving him back to the Firelands.
 
   
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Red drakes are honorable and always fight on equitable terms if battling honorable or worthy opponents. For instance, they sacrifice their aerial advantage if their enemies meet them fairly on the ground. They quickly dispense with honor when facing those they consider dishonorable, however; such beings are to be expunged with every instinct and ability that red dragons possess. Red drakes use flame to entrap enemies and force them into difficult terrain, using their aerial advantage for greater mobility. They seek to destroy an opposing force’s leadership first, ruining its command structure and hopefully setting the younger or less experienced combatants to flight. Like younger reds, drakes willingly put themselves at risk to protect a companion (or even more so, their eggs).
==Opening the portal==
 
Once Mount Hyjal is reasonably secure (at least after players have completed [[Quest:Aessina's Miracle]]), forces start gathering at the [[Sanctuary of Malorne]] in southern Hyjal. There, Malfurion attempts to open a portal to the Firelands. That attempt does not go well. The fight escalates to the point that Malorne is resurrected to help with the defense.
 
   
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Red drakes speak [[Common]] and [[Draconic]], and some speak other languages.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=47}}</ref>
It will take three days to recover enough to attempt to open the portal again. Adventurers are tasked with earning [[Mark of the World Tree]] x20 in order to continue. Eight are earned in one-time quests, and four can be earned each day in dailies.
 
   
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==References==
{{Firelands invasion part one}}
 
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==Making a beachhead==
 
 
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Resources gathered, it is time to make a push into the breach. However, Hamuul has a side quest that goes disastrously wrong. Putting that aside for the moment, follow Malfurion through the portal on [[Nordune Ridge]] to cross into the [[Molten Front]]. Malfurion and his party are immediately set upon by an Obsidian Slaglord. Help kill it, then start securing the toehold. Malfurion shortly offers an opportunity to recruit the [[Druids of the Talon]] and/or the [[Shadow Wardens]] to the fight by handing either faction's leader [[Mark of the World Tree]] x150. Players can earn a maximum of 12 or 14 marks per day, so this will take roughly two weeks to complete.
 
 
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{{Firelands invasion part two}}
 
 
==Progressing inland==
 
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Based on whether players choose to complete [[Quest:The Shadow Wardens]] or [[Quest:Druids of the Talon]] first, players will either make a push up to the [[Forlorn Spire]] to the northeast, or the [[Furnace]] to the northwest.
 
 
===Shadow Wardens===
 
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===Druids of the Talon===
 
TBD
 
 
==Patches and hotfixes==
 
*{{Patch 4.2.0|note=Added.}}
 
 
==External links==
 
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"Red Drake" redirects here. For the mount, see Ability mount drake red [Reins of the Red Drake].
Red drake

Red drake

Red drakes are the adults of the red dragonflight, and most are fully grown at this stage. Once friends to nearly every living creature, red dragons are now much more suspicious, tending to seek only the company of their own kind. The capture of the Dragonqueen and the accompanying loss of a great number of their flight has left reds crippled, but not defeated. Although many reds feel they owe a debt of gratitude to the Alliance for its assistance in Alexstrasza’s rescue, others distrust all mortals, noting that even the night elves once brought danger and death to the world. Generally, though, red dragons are friendly to humans, elves, and their other traditional friends and allies; for the most part, it is the representatives of the flight near Grim Batol who are strangely hostile to any outsiders. Red drakes typically consider the various Horde races to be enemies, with the possible exception of tauren, whom they respect for their druidic abilities.

This dragon has a lithe frame; though large, the crimson drake is graceful and noble in form. The fiery horns atop the dragon’s skull resemble a crown upon the head of a worthy king. Golden orbs scrutinize every motion, obviously judging whether one might be friend or foe.

Red drakes are honorable and always fight on equitable terms if battling honorable or worthy opponents. For instance, they sacrifice their aerial advantage if their enemies meet them fairly on the ground. They quickly dispense with honor when facing those they consider dishonorable, however; such beings are to be expunged with every instinct and ability that red dragons possess. Red drakes use flame to entrap enemies and force them into difficult terrain, using their aerial advantage for greater mobility. They seek to destroy an opposing force’s leadership first, ruining its command structure and hopefully setting the younger or less experienced combatants to flight. Like younger reds, drakes willingly put themselves at risk to protect a companion (or even more so, their eggs).

Red drakes speak Common and Draconic, and some speak other languages.[1]

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