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{{zonebox |ss=Firewatch Ridge.jpg |name=Searing Gorge |races={{Dark Iron Dwarf Race}} |loc=Southern [[Khaz Modan]], west of [[Badlands]] |level=43-50 |pop=Unknown<ref>Lands of Conflict, 78</ref>}} '''Searing Gorge''' is a contested zone in the [[Eastern Kingdoms]] for players in the range of level 43-52. The Searing Gorge is home to a group of exceptionally stout [[dwarves]] called the [[Thorium Brotherhood]], who have split from the [[Dark Iron Clan]]. For the Alliance, the entrance to Searing Gorge in [[Loch Modan]] is locked until the character obtains the [[Key to Searing Gorge]] from a series of quests that culminate in the level 48 quest {{quest|At Last!}}. However, any rogue with lockpicking of at least 225 can pick the doors. An alternate path can be found in the [[Badlands]] just south of [[Kargath]]. This is the entrance Horde players mainly use, as they have no way of obtaining the key. ==History== [[Image:Dustfire Valley.jpg|thumb|Dustfire Valley]] Just like [[Blackrock Clan|Blackrock]] orcs and their allies dominate [[Burning Steppes]], so do [[Dark Iron]] dwarves dominate Searing Gorge. A large population of Dark Iron dwarves, War [[Golems]] and [[Elementals]] resides in this dark mountainous area. The climate is very similar to the one of Burning Steppes, due the fact that it was the same catastrophe that blackened both: the summoning of [[Ragnaros]]. Searing Gorge is a part of Khaz Modan, and was a mountains region, part of the Redridge Mountains, but was shattered by the summoning of Ragnaros. Large [[mining]] operations are undergone in an underground area called [[The Cauldron]], a giant excavation site forming a huge rift in the middle of '''Searing Gorge'''. The [[Slag Pit]] lies within [[The Cauldron]] and is an underground mining site rich with multiple types of [[ore]]. The mining work is mainly done by slave labour, which consists for the most part of captured enemies. Ever since the Dark Iron dwarves had their capital, [[Thaurissan]], destroyed by the summoning of Ragnaros, they have searched for a landmass to control for their filthy industrious works. Searing Gorge was the obvious choice, due to low military presence, scarce population, and few settlements, easily destroyable. The dwarven garrisons were soon overrun by a massive Dark Iron invasion,which forced them to retreat to Loch Modan, and seal the passage. This area is normally sealed and players can only enter it by traversing through [[Blackrock Mountain]] or by obtaining the [[Key to Searing Gorge]], which follows a series of quests. Recently, however, the Horde garrisons stationed near [[Kargath]], in the [[Badlands]], have grown curious about the use of the area for tactical purposes, and have cut a narrow pass, though the mountains, south of their encampments. Recently, the [[Thorium Brotherhood]] built a settlement in this area called [[Thorium Point]]. == Geography == === Maps and subregions === [[Image:WorldMap-SearingGorge.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Map of Searing Gorge]] {| class="darktable" |- ||[[Blackchar Cave]] &bull; [[Blackrock Mountain]] &bull; [[The Cauldron]] &bull; [[Dustfire Valley]] |- ||[[Grimesilt Dig Site]] &bull; [[Firewatch Ridge]] &bull; [[The Sea of Cinders]] &bull; [[The Slag Pit]] |- ||[[Stonewrought Pass]] &bull; [[Tanner Camp]] &bull; [[Thorium Point]] |} {{clrl}} [[Image:The Sea of Cinders.jpg|thumb|The Sea of Cinders]] === Dungeons and raids === There are none actually located in the Searing Gorge, however, [[Blackrock Mountain]] lies between it and the [[Burning Steppes]]. It is home to [[Blackrock Depths]] (Level 52-60 Instance), [[Blackrock Spire]] (Level 54-60 Instance), [[Molten Core]] (Level 60 Raid Instance) and [[Blackwing Lair]] (Level 60 Raid Instance). [[Image:Thorium Point.jpg|thumb|Thorium Point]] === Travel hubs === ;{{Neutral Icon Small}} [[Flight path]]s from [[Thorium Point]] {{Alliance Icon Small}}[[Ironforge]]<br/> {{Alliance Icon Small}}[[Morgan's Vigil]], [[Burning Steppes]]<br/> {{Horde Icon Small}}[[Kargath]], [[Badlands|The Badlands]]<br/> {{Horde Icon Small}}[[Flame Crest]], [[Burning Steppes]]<br/> === Adjacent regions === {| class="darktable" |- ! Zone Name || Faction || Level Range || Direction || Access subzone || Access method |- | [[Loch Modan]] || {{Alliance Icon Small}} | 10-20 || Northeast || [[Stonewrought Pass]] | By foot through the Stonewrought Pass; requires [[Key to Searing Gorge]], or by attacking a bear, dying by the gate, and walking through the door in ghost form. |- | [[Badlands|The Badlands]] | {{Alliance Icon Small}} {{Horde Icon Small}} | 35-45 || West || | By foot (1,62) or by Horde flightpath from Thorium Point to Kargath |- | [[Blackrock Mountain]] | {{Alliance Icon Small}} {{Horde Icon Small}} | 55-60 || South || [[Blackrock Mountain]] | By foot |- | [[Burning Steppes]] | {{Alliance Icon Small}} {{Horde Icon Small}} | 52-60 || South || [[Blackrock Mountain]] | By foot through Blackrock Mountain or by flightpath from Thorium Point to Morgan's Vigil or Flame Crest |} == Notable characters == [[Image:Tanner Camp.jpg|thumb|Tanner Camp]] {{main|Searing Gorge NPCs}} Searing Gorge is home to several characters of note. At Thorium Point, [[Hansel Heavyhands]] seeks aid in the battle against the golems, spiders, and incendosaurs of the region. [[Master Smith Burninate]] attempts to create fiery flux with the help of trustworthy individuals. And from his guarded spot nearby, [[Kalaran Windblade]] sends bold adventurers into the holdings of the Dark Irons in an attempt to burn down all of their sentry towers. == Quests == {{main|Searing Gorge quests}} {{Stub/Quest}} == Resources == [[Image:The Cauldron.jpg|thumb|The Cauldron]] * [[Herb]]s ** [[Firebloom]] * [[Ore]] ** [[Silver Vein]] ** [[Iron Deposit]] ** [[Gold Vein]] ** [[Mithril Deposit]] ** [[Truesilver Deposit]] ** [[Dark Iron Deposit]] (One of the few regions where you can gather it) ** [[Small Thorium Vein]] == Wild creatures == [[Image:The Slag Pit.jpg|thumb|The Slag Pit]] * [[Fire elemental]]s * [[Golem]]s * [[Incendosaur]]s * [[Lava elemental]]s * [[Nightmare]]s * [[Spider]]s * [[Thunder lizard]]s ==Notes== *Players taking the flight to Ironforge from Stormwind can observe many subzones of this area. == References == {{reflist}} == External links == {{elinks-zone|51}} {{Searing Gorge}} {{Eastern Kingdoms}} [[fr:Gorge des Vents Brûlants]] [[Category:Eastern Kingdoms]] [[Category:Searing Gorge| ]] [[Category:Valleys]] [[Category:Deserts]]

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