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[[Category:Questing guides]]
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{{wowapi}} __NOTOC__
  
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This is a questing guide detailing the best method to obtain and complete quests in the southern [[Barrens]]. See the [[The Barrens questing guide/Northern Barrens|Northern Barrens questing guide]] for questing information in the lower level, northern part of the zone.
   
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For a list of all [[Barrens]] quests in table format, see [[Barrens quests]]
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Gets information about a raid member.
  
   
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[[Image:Icon-warning-22x22.png|Note]] '''Note''': This guide is not meant for power-leveling purposes. Rather, it is meant to show a player the most efficient way to complete all quests available for a particular zone. If you know of a better order or method to accomplish this, your input is welcome (in fact, greatly desired). For major changes, feel free to edit, but make a note in the '''[[Talk:The Barrens questing guide/Southern Barrens|talk page]]''' as to your reasoning.
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name, rank, subgroup, level, class, fileName, zone, online, isDead, role, isML = GetRaidRosterInfo(raidIndex);
  
   
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== Parameters ==
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== Journey to Camp Taurajo ==
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The southern [[Barrens]] is a good option for characters who want to continue their questing in [[Thousand Needles]], as it usually levels characters up to around the starting level for that zone. In addition, the questing hub [[Camp Taurajo]] is less often attacked by [[Alliance]] than the [[Crossroads]] is (though it is still a frequent battle site). Most southern Barrens quests involve killing humanoids, so it is also a good place to farm cloth. In addition, this area is ripe with ore veins.
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=== Arguments ===
  
   
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This guide assumes characters are coming from the [[Crossroads]] and have acquired and completed quests as described in the [[The Barrens questing guide/Northern Barrens|Northern Barrens questing guide]].
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;[[raidIndex]] : Number - Index of raid member between 1 and (up to) 40. If you specify an index that is out of bounds, the function returns [[nil]].
  
   
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{| class="darktable" width="70%"
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=== Returns ===
  
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! Quest Name
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;name: String - raid member's name. In cross-realm battlegrounds, returns "Name-Server" for cross-realm players.
  
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! Quest Giver
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;rank: Integer - Returns 2 if the raid member is the leader of the raid, 1 if the raid member is promoted to assistant, and 0 otherwise.
  
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! Zone-Subzone
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;subgroup: Integer - The raid party this character is currently a member of. Raid subgroups are numbered as on the standard raid window.
  
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|-
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;level: Number - The level of the character. If this character is offline, the level will show as 0 (not nil).
  
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| [[Quest:Chen's Empty Keg (2)]]
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;class: String - The character's class (localized), with the first letter capitalized (e.g. "Priest"). This function works as normal for offline characters.
  
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| {{npcrace|Orc Male|Horde|Brewmaster Drohn}}
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;fileName: String - The system representation of the character's class; always in english, always fully capitalized.
  
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| [[Ratchet]]
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;zone: String - The name of the zone this character is currently in. This is the same value you see if you mouseover their portrait (if in group). If the character is offline, this value will be the string "Offline".
  
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|- class="alt"
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:'''BUG''' (as of 2/26/2005): It seems that the person calling this function will have their Zone value returned as nil if they have not changed locations since last reloading their UI. Once you change locations (get the name to popup on screen), it seems to return as normal. This only seems to affect when you look at the zone value of yourself from the raid. ''Could a call to [[API SetMapToCurrentZone|SetMapToCurrentZone]]() cure this?''
  
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| [[Quest:Lost in Battle]]
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:You should use functions categorised under '''Location Functions''' for getting your own location text --[[User:Salanex|Salanex]]
  
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| {{npcrace|Orc Male|Horde|Mankrik}}
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:'''Possible values:''' nil, "Offline", any valid location
  
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| [[Crossroads]]
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;online: [[Boolean]] - Returns 1 if raid member is online, nil otherwise.
  
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|-
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;isDead: [[Boolean]] - Returns 1 if raid member is dead (hunters Feigning Death are considered alive), nil otherwise.
  
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| [[Quest:Lakota'mani]]
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;role: String - The player's role within the raid ("maintank" or "mainassist").
  
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| [[Hoof of Lakota'mani]]<br>drop from [[Lakota'mani]]
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;isML: [[Boolean]] - Returns 1 if the raid member is master looter, nil otherwise
  
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| North of [[Camp Taurajo]]
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|- class="alt"
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| [[Quest:Jorn Skyseer]]
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| {{npcrace|Orc Female|Horde|Sergra Darkthorn}}
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| [[Crossroads]]
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|-
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| [[Quest:Speak with Ruga]]
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| [[Warrior trainer]]
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| -
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|}
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*You will be moving south to a new questing hub: [[Camp Taurajo]]. If you are a cook, stop by the tower on the road to [[Ratchet]] before heading out and pick up {{questprof|Horde|Cooking|15|Dig Rat Stew}} (requires 80 skill level in Cooking)
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*Along the way south, find Mankrik's wife for the quest [[Quest:Lost in Battle]]. If you follow the road south you will eventually cross a small bridge. Very near the bridge are a group of small huts. Click on the beaten corpse inside one of the huts.
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*The area near the huts and south of the ravine which cuts west to east across the [[Barrens]] is home to the rare kodo, {{npc|Combat|Lakota'mani}}. Hunt him down and kill him, looting [[Hoof of Lakota'mani]].
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*Continue south along the road. Along the way, you will see some thunder lizards. Kill thunder lizards in the area until you get a [[Thunder Lizard Horn]] for [[Quest:Chen's Empty Keg (2)]].
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*When you arrive in Camp Taurajo, be sure to turn in the quest [[Quest:Jorn Skyseer]] and pick up the follow-up.
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**{{ClassIcon|Warrior|Small}} '''Warriors:''' Warriors can speak with {{npcrace|Tauren Male|Horde|Ruga Ragetotem}} to complete [[Quest:Speak with Ruga]]. Wait to pick up the follow-up, as it is timed.
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*You will be flying back to [[Ratchet]] soon, so wait to turn in [[Quest:Lost in Battle]] until then.
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*Don't forget to set your hearth to Camp Taurajo, as this will now be your primary questing hub.
   
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== Hunting the creatures of the Barrens ==
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== Details ==
  
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{| class="darktable" width="70%"
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! Quest Name
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! Quest Giver
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! Zone-Subzone
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|-
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| [[Quest:Chen's Empty Keg (2)]]
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| {{npcrace|Orc Male|Horde|Brewmaster Drohn}}
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| [[Ratchet]]
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|- class="alt"
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| [[Quest:Ishamuhale]]
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| {{npcrace|Tauren Male|Horde|Jorn Skyseer}}
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| [[Camp Taurajo]]
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|-
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| [[Quest:Enraged Thunder Lizards]]
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| {{npcrace|Tauren Male|Horde|Jorn Skyseer}}
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| [[Camp Taurajo]]
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|- class="alt"
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| [[Quest:Owatanka]]
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| [[Owatanka's Tailspike]]<br>drop from [[Owatanka]]
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| East of [[Camp Taurajo]]
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|-
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| [[Quest:Cry of the Thunderhawk]]
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| {{npcrace|Tauren Male|Horde|Jorn Skyseer}}
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| [[Camp Taurajo]]
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|}
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*Fly back to [[Ratchet]] and turn in [[Quest:Chen's Empty Keg (2)]], picking up the follow-up. On the hill overlooking Ratchet is the dead tree where you can summon {{MountIcon|Raptor|Small}}{{npc|Combat|Ishamuhale}}. You need to kill a zhevra and use it's corpse by the tree in order to summon him. Once you have defeated him and looted his fang, stop at the [[Crossroads]] to turn in [[Quest:Lost in Battle]], then fly back to [[Camp Taurajo]].
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*Turn in [[Quest:Ishamuhale]] and get the next quest, [[Quest:Enraged Thunder Lizards]].
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*Head out of the camp and kill thunder lizards until you have collected 3 [[Thunder Lizard Blood]]. Check the area to the east and south of the [[Camp Taurajo]] for {{npc|combat|Owatanka}}, a blue thunder lizard who drops a quest item. Then return to the camp and turn in [[Quest:Enraged Thunder Lizards]] (and [[Quest:Owatanka]] if you have it), picking up the follow-up.
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*Head out of the camp and kill a thunderhawk, which will drop [[Thunderhawk Wings]]. Return to the camp and turn in the quest, picking up the follow-up.
   
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== The Bristleback ==
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:Regarding the correspondance of raid indices to players: Let C be the list of players in a raid ordered by their raid index. It appears that after any series of changes is made to the raid, at the end all players from C still in the raid will retain their original ordering (even if they left and rejoined the raid), with new members existing at any index 1<i<=40.
  
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{| class="darktable" width="70%"
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! Quest Name
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! Quest Giver
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! Zone-Subzone
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|-
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| [[Quest:Consumed by Hatred]]
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| {{npcrace|Orc Male|Horde|Mankrik}}
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| [[Crossroads]]
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|- class="alt"
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| [[Quest:Tribes at War]]
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| {{npcrace|Quilboar Male|Horde|Mangletooth}}
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| [[Camp Taurajo]]
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|-
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| [[Quest:Blood Shards of Agamaggan]]
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| {{npcrace|Quilboar Male|Horde|Mangletooth}}
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| [[Camp Taurajo]]
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|}
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*Head northeast of [[Camp Taurajo]] to an area similar in look to [[Thorn Hill]], know as [[Bramblescar]].
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*Kill quilboar in the area until you have completed both [[Quest:Consumed by Hatred]] and [[Quest:Tribes at War]]. Be sure to look any [[Blood Shard]] that drop, as you can use these later to get buffs.
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*Return to Camp Taurajo and turn in [[Quest:Tribes at War]]. [[Quest:Blood Shards of Agamaggan]] will now become available. You should already have at least one blood shard, so you can turn in this quest as well. This will open up a large number of repeatable quests for which you turn in blood shards to receive buffs. It will also open up the quest [[Quest:Betrayal from Within (1)]], which you should go ahead and pick up now.
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*Return to the [[Crossroads]] and turn in [[Quest:Consumed by Hatred]] when you get the chance. Make sure you have [[Quest:Egg Hunt]] while you are there, as you will be doing that quest next.
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== Field of Giants ==
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{| class="darktable" width="70%"
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! Quest Name
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! Quest Giver
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! Zone-Subzone
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|-
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| [[Quest:Egg Hunt]]
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| {{npcrace|Troll Male|Horde|Korran}}
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| [[Crossroads]]
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|- class="alt"
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| [[Quest:The Harvester]]
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| [[Harvester's Head]]<br>drop from [[Silithid Harvester]]
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| [[Field of Giants]]
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| [[Quest:Trial at the Field of Giants]]
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| {{npcrace|Tauren Male|Horde|Ruga Ragetotem}}
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| [[Camp Taurajo]]
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|}
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*{{ClassIcon|Warrior|Small}} '''Warriors:''' Pick up your quest [[Quest:Trial at the Field of Giants]] from {{npcrace|Tauren Male|Horde|Ruga Ragetotem}} now. Keep in mind that you have only 30 minutes to complete this quest, so be fast.
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*Head south along the road from [[Camp Taurajo]] until you see large mounds on either side of the road, somewhat like anthills. This area is known as the [[Field of Giants]].
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*Search for eggs around the large anthill-like mounds and right click on them to use the [[Digging Claw]] and loot the [[Silithid Egg (The Barrens)]]. You will need twelve of these to complete [[Quest:Egg Hunt]]. During this time, keep your eye out for the rare spawn {{npc|Combat|Silithid Harvester}}, which drops an item starting an easy turn-in quest.
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*{{ClassIcon|Warrior|Small}} '''Warriors:''' Check the duration on [[Twitching Antenna]] you have collected thus far, as these will only be good for 15 minutes after you collect them. The drop rate is 100%, so you should be able to quickly collect 5 new antennae if needed. When you have all 5, return to [[Camp Taurajo]] and turn in the quest - remember if you hearth you can get there instantly, and may not need to collect new antennae.
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*Fly to the [[Crossroads]] and turn in [[Quest:Egg Hunt]] when convenient. Don't forget to turn in [[Quest:The Harvester]] to {{npcrace|Tauren Male|Horde|Jorn Skyseer}} if you have it.
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**{{ClassIcon|Warrior|Small}} '''Warriors:''' Warriors can also turn in [[Quest:Speak with Thun'grim]] now as well, as [[Thorn Hill]] is near the Crossroads.
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== Bael Modan ==
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{| class="darktable" width="70%"
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! Quest Name
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! Quest Giver
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! Zone-Subzone
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|-
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| {{questprof|Horde|Cooking|23|Dig Rat Stew}}
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| {{npcrace|Orc Male|Horde|Grub}}
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| East of the [[Crossroads]]
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|- class="alt"
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| [[Quest:Gann's Reclamation]]
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| {{npcrace|Tauren Male|Horde|Gann Stonespire}}
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| [[Southern Gold Road]]
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|-
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| [[Quest:Revenge of Gann]]
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| {{npcrace|Tauren Male|Horde|Gann Stonespire}}
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| [[Southern Gold Road]]
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|- class="alt"
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| [[Quest:Revenge of Gann (2)]]
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| {{npcrace|Tauren Male|Horde|Gann Stonespire}}
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| [[Southern Gold Road]]
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|-
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| [[Quest:The Tear of the Moons]]
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| {{npcrace|Dwarf Male|Horde|Feegly the Exiled}}
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| [[Bael Modan]]
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|}
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*Follow the [[Southern Gold Road]] south until you find {{npcrace|Tauren Male|Horde|Gann Stonespire}}. Speak with him to receive [[Quest:Gann's Reclamation]].
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*Continue south until you come to a large pit to the east of the road, known as [[Bael Modan]]. Follow the path down into the pit and head for the southern part of it, killing dwarves as you go. If you are on the quest {{questprof|Horde|Cooking|23|Dig Rat Stew}}, don't forget to collect [[Dig Rat (item)]] as well. Kill {{npcrace|Dwarf Male|Combat|Prospector Khazgorm|Explorers' League}} and loot [[Khazgorm's Journal]]. Kill any dwarves you have left to complete [[Quest:Gann's Reclamation]].
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*Return to Gann and turn in the quest, getting the next.
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*Northeast of the pit is a hill with a dwarf hall set into the mountain, known as [[Bael'dun Keep]]. Head there and kill the dwarves in the area for their vials of [[Nitroglycerin]], bundles of [[Wood Pulp]], and samples of [[Sodium Nitrate]]. Continue to kill dig rats as you go, until you complete {{questprof|Horde|Cooking|23|Dig Rat Stew}}. If you are high level (close to 30) and/or in a group, you should pick up [[Quest:The Tear of the Moons]] from {{npcrace|Dwarf Male|Horde|Feegly the Exiled}}, located on the hill south of the entrance to the hall. Be warned that this quest involves killing a level 30 dwarf who pulls with four level 24-26 guards, and is therefore very difficult. If you are not on this quest, be sure to avoid the lowest level of the dwarf hall, as that is where the high level dwarf is.
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*After you have the items, return to Gann and turn in the quest, getting the followup. This simple quest requires you to head back to the ramp leading into the pit. Halfway down the ramp you will see a tower with a flying machine on top - simply use the item Gann gives out at the flying machine to destroy it. The tower is guarded, but not by any large force.
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*Finally, return to the tower south of the [[Crossroads]] when convenient to turn in the dig rat quest. You may want to do this after completing the quilboar quests described below, as they also take place in the southern-most part of the [[Barrens]]
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== The Razormane ==
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{| class="darktable" width="70%"
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! Quest Name
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! Quest Giver
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! Zone-Subzone
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|-
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| [[Quest:Weapons of Choice]]
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| {{npcrace|Orc Male|Horde|Tatternack Steelforge}}
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| [[Camp Taurajo]]
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|- class="alt"
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| [[Quest:Betrayal from Within (1)]]
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| {{npcrace|Quilboar Male|Horde|Mangletooth}}
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| [[Camp Taurajo]]
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|-
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| [[Quest:Betrayal from Within (2)]]
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| {{npcrace|Quilboar Male|Horde|Mangletooth}}
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| [[Camp Taurajo]]
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|- class="alt"
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| [[Quest:Washte Pawne]]
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| [[Washte Pawne's Feather]]<br>drop from [[Washte Pawne]]
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| Southern tip of [[Barrens]]
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|-
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| [[Quest:Chen's Empty Keg (3)]]
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| {{npcrace|Orc Male|Horde|Brewmaster Drohn}}
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| [[Ratchet]]
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|}
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*Head south on the [[Southern Gold Road]] until you see thorns to your right, an area known as [[Blackthorn Ridge]].
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*{{ClassIcon|Shaman|Small}} '''Shaman:''' The orc shaman {{npcrace|Orc Female|Horde|Brine}} is located on a hill on the north-eastern edge of Blackthorn Ridge. Brine is the questgiver for most of the [[Shaman_quests#Call_of_Water_.28Level_20.29|Call of Water]] quests, which allow shaman to use [[Shaman_Totems#Water Totem|water totem]]s. This quest chain begins with a shaman trainer and sends the shaman to several different zones, including [[Ashenvale]] and [[Hillsbrad Foothills]]. Eventually Brine will send shamans to {{npcrace|Tauren Female|Horde|Islen Waterseer}} at the [[Tidus Stair]], south of [[Ratchet]] (see [[#Isha Awak|Isha Awak section]] below).
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*While questing in this area, keep an eye out for {{npc|Combat|Washte Pawne}}, a thunder lizard who patrolls the area. She drops a quest starting item which can be turned in at [[Camp Taurajo]]. Also watch out for {{npcrace|Quilboar Male|Combat|Hagg Taurenbane|Razormane Champion}} - he is a rare elite who sometimes spawns in the area, and can be devastating to the unwary solo quester. If you have a group, however, it can be quite rewarding to take him down.
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*You have several objectives in this area:
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**Kill {{npcrace|Quilboar Male|Combat|Kuz}} and loot [[Kuz's Skull]]. He can be found patrolling most of the open area around Blackthorn Ridge.
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**Kill {{npcrace|Quilboar Male|Combat|Lok Orcbane}} and loot [[Lok's Skull]]. He stays within a building that is up a ramp in the northwestern corner of the area.
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**Kill {{npcrace|Quilboar Male|Combat|Nak}} and loot [[Nak's Skull]]. He patrols the open area southwest of the central hill.
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**Collect a [[Razormane Backstabber]] from a {{npcrace|Quilboar Male|Combat|Razormane Stalker}}. The stalkers are stealthed and hang out in the southern part of Blackthorn Ridge.
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**Collect a [[Charred Razormane Wand]] from a {{npcrace|Quilboar Male|Combat|Razormane Seer}}. Seers are scattered throughout the camp.
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**Collect a [[Razormane War Shield]] from a {{npcrace|Quilboar Male|Combat|Razormane Warfrenzy}}. The warfenzies guard the northwestern part of the ridge.
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*Once you have all the needed items, return to Camp Taurajo to turn in the quests. You will receive a follow-up quest to deliver to the [[Crossroads]]. Make sure you have the quest [[Quest:Mahren Skyseer]] before leaving [[Camp Taurajo]], as you may not be returning.
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== Isha Awak ==
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{| class="darktable" width="70%"
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! Quest Name
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! Quest Giver
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! Zone-Subzone
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|-
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| [[Quest:Mahren Skyseer]]
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| {{npcrace|Tauren Male|Horde|Jorn Skyseer}}
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| [[Camp Taurajo]]
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|- class="alt"
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| [[Quest:Isha Awak]]
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| {{npcrace|Tauren Female|Horde|Mahren Skyseer}}
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| [[Tidus Stair]]
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|}
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*Fly to [[Ratchet]] and head south along the coast until you reach the area known as the [[Tidus Stair]] - it is just north of the pirate ship. Speak with {{npcrace|Tauren Female|Horde|Mahren Skyseer}} to complete [[Quest:Mahren Skyseer]] and receive [[Quest:Isha Awak]].
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**{{ClassIcon|Shaman|Small}} '''Shaman:''' {{npcrace|Tauren Female|Horde|Islen Waterseer}} is standing next to Mahren. She is the questgiver for several [[Shaman_quests#Call_of_Water_.28Level_20.29|Call of Water]] quests, which allow the shaman to use [[Shaman_Totems#Water Totem|water totem]]s. Islen will send shamans to {{npcrace|Orc Female|Horde|Brine}} initially, who is located in the southern Barrens (see [[#The Razormane|The Razormane section]] above).
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*Continue south along the coast until you find the [[threshadon]] {{npc|Combat|Isha Awak}}. She is usually just off the coast near the entrance to [[Northwatch Hold]]. Defeat her, loot [[Heart of Isha Awak]], then return to Mahren and turn in the quest.
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== Where to go from here ==
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At this point, players are most likely somewhere between level 25 and 30. The best fit for the next questing zone is [[Thousand Needles]], which has a range around 25-35. Other zones are mostly 20-30 or 30-40, which is awkward for characters of this level - either you pick up in the middle of the level range, or you are struggling to complete quests that are too difficult. A few possible zones will be discussed here.
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=== Thousand Needles (LVL 25-35) ===
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{| class="darktable" width="70%"
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! Quest Name
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! Quest Giver
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! Zone-Subzone
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|-
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| [[Quest:A New Ore Sample]]
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| {{npcrace|Orc Male|Horde|Tatternack Steelforge}}
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| [[Camp Taurajo]]
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|- class="alt"
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| [[Quest:Melor Sends Word]]
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| {{npcrace|Tauren Male|Horde|Jorn Skyseer}}
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| [[Camp Taurajo]]
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|}
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[[Thousand Needles]] is an area south of the [[Barrens]]. Quests in this area involve quelling the [[centaur]] tribes, keeping the [[Grimtotem]] tauren in check, and running errands for the racers of [[Mirage Raceway]]. [[Quest:A New Ore Sample]] sends players directly to the Needles, while [[Quest:Melor Sends Word]] requires a trip to [[Thunder Bluff]]. There are a few more pull quests available from other zones, so check the [[Thousand Needles questing guide]] before heading out.
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=== Stonetalon Mountains (LVL 15-27) ===
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{| class="darktable" width="70%"
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! Quest Name
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! Quest Giver
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! Zone-Subzone
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|-
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| [[Quest:Letter to Jin'Zil]]
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| {{npcrace|Orc Male|Horde|Darsok Swiftdagger}}
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| [[Crossroads]]
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|-class="alt"
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| [[Quest:Deepmoss Spider Eggs]]
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| {{npcrace|Goblin Male|Neutral|Mebok Mizzyrix}}
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| [[Ratchet]]
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|-
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| [[Quest:Ziz Fizziks]]
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| {{npcrace|Goblin Male|Neutral|Sputtervalve|Tinker's Union}}
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| [[Ratchet]]
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|-
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| [[Quest:The Runed Scroll]]
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| [[Runed Scroll]] drop from<br>{{npcrace|Night Elf Female|Alliance|Aean Swiftriver|Alliance Outrunner}}
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| [[Southern Gold Road]]
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|- class="alt"
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| [[Quest:Horde Presence]]
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| {{npcrace|Orc Male|Horde|Kadrak}}
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| The [[Mor'shan Rampart]]
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|}
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The [[Stonetalon Mountains]] lie to the northwest of the [[Barrens]]. Quests there involve killing, looting, and otherwise interrupting [[Venture Company]] operations in the area; putting an end to night elf activity on the peak; and curbing the harpies of the [[Charred Vale]]. Be sure to pick up the quests [[Quest:Deepmoss Spider Eggs]] and [[Quest:Ziz Fizziks]] from [[Ratchet]] and [[Quest:Letter to Jin'Zil]] from the [[Crossroads]] before heading out. In addition, if you have a group you can defeat the [[Alliance Outrunners]] in the southern barrens to receive a [[Runed Scroll]], which provides another quest in the mountains. See the [[Stonetalon Mountains questing guide]] for more information.
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=== Desolace (LVL 30-40) ===
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{| class="darktable" width="70%"
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! Quest Name
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! Quest Giver
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! Zone-Subzone
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|-
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| [[Quest:The Kolkar of Desolace]]
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| {{npcrace|Orc Male|Horde|Regthar Deathgate}}
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| West of the [[Crossroads]]
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Desolace is a barren wasteland which lies to the northwest. You can reach this area by entering the [[Stonetalon Mountains]] and following the path northwest until you reach [[Sun Rock Retreat]]. From there head west through the mountains, and turn southwest once you enter the [[Charred Vale]]. You will find a pass through the southern hills which will take you into [[Desolace]]. The quests in this area involve killing [[centaur]] (and in some cases, befriending them), battling orcs of the [[Burning Blade]], and even fighting demons. Pick up [[Quest:The Kolkar of Desolace]] from {{npcrace|Orc Male|Horde|Regthar Deathgate}} in the burrow near the [[Forgotten Pools]] before heading out. See the [[Desolace questing guide]] for more information.
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=== Other Zones ===
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There are many other possible zones open to players at this point. A short list is as follows:
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*[[Ashenvale]] (LVL 18-30) - To the north of the [[Barrens]].
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*[[Hillsbrad Foothills]] (LVL 20-30) - Across the sea in the [[Eastern Kingdoms]], east of [[Silverpine Forest]].
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*[[Arathi Highlands]] (LVL 30-40) - Across the sea in the [[Eastern Kingdoms]], east of [[Hillsbrad Foothills]].
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*[[Stranglethorn Vale]] (LVL 30-45) - Across the sea in the [[Eastern Kingdoms]]. Reach it by taking a [[zeppelin]] to the [[Grom'gol Base Camp]].

Revision as of 13:55, 4 December 2011

This is a questing guide detailing the best method to obtain and complete quests in the southern Barrens. See the Northern Barrens questing guide for questing information in the lower level, northern part of the zone.

For a list of all Barrens quests in table format, see Barrens quests

Note Note: This guide is not meant for power-leveling purposes. Rather, it is meant to show a player the most efficient way to complete all quests available for a particular zone. If you know of a better order or method to accomplish this, your input is welcome (in fact, greatly desired). For major changes, feel free to edit, but make a note in the talk page as to your reasoning.

Journey to Camp Taurajo

The southern Barrens is a good option for characters who want to continue their questing in Thousand Needles, as it usually levels characters up to around the starting level for that zone. In addition, the questing hub Camp Taurajo is less often attacked by Alliance than the Crossroads is (though it is still a frequent battle site). Most southern Barrens quests involve killing humanoids, so it is also a good place to farm cloth. In addition, this area is ripe with ore veins.

This guide assumes characters are coming from the Crossroads and have acquired and completed quests as described in the Northern Barrens questing guide.

Quest Name Quest Giver Zone-Subzone
Quest:Chen's Empty Keg (2) Template:Npcrace Ratchet
Quest:Lost in Battle Template:Npcrace Crossroads
Quest:Lakota'mani Ability smash [Hoof of Lakota'mani]
drop from Lakota'mani 		North of Camp Taurajo
Quest:Jorn Skyseer Template:Npcrace Crossroads
Quest:Speak with Ruga Warrior trainer -
  • You will be moving south to a new questing hub: Camp Taurajo. If you are a cook, stop by the tower on the road to Ratchet before heading out and pick up Template:Questprof (requires 80 skill level in Cooking)
  • Along the way south, find Mankrik's wife for the quest Quest:Lost in Battle. If you follow the road south you will eventually cross a small bridge. Very near the bridge are a group of small huts. Click on the beaten corpse inside one of the huts.
  • The area near the huts and south of the ravine which cuts west to east across the Barrens is home to the rare kodo, Mob Lakota'mani. Hunt him down and kill him, looting Ability smash [Hoof of Lakota'mani].
  • Continue south along the road. Along the way, you will see some thunder lizards. Kill thunder lizards in the area until you get a Inv misc bone 06 [Thunder Lizard Horn] for Quest:Chen's Empty Keg (2).
  • When you arrive in Camp Taurajo, be sure to turn in the quest Quest:Jorn Skyseer and pick up the follow-up.
    • Warrior Warriors: Warriors can speak with Template:Npcrace to complete Quest:Speak with Ruga. Wait to pick up the follow-up, as it is timed.
  • You will be flying back to Ratchet soon, so wait to turn in Quest:Lost in Battle until then.
  • Don't forget to set your hearth to Camp Taurajo, as this will now be your primary questing hub.

Hunting the creatures of the Barrens

Quest Name Quest Giver Zone-Subzone
Quest:Chen's Empty Keg (2) Template:Npcrace Ratchet
Quest:Ishamuhale Template:Npcrace Camp Taurajo
Quest:Enraged Thunder Lizards Template:Npcrace Camp Taurajo
Quest:Owatanka Inv misc bone 06 [Owatanka's Tailspike]
drop from Owatanka 		East of Camp Taurajo
Quest:Cry of the Thunderhawk Template:Npcrace Camp Taurajo

The Bristleback

Quest Name Quest Giver Zone-Subzone
Quest:Consumed by Hatred Template:Npcrace Crossroads
Quest:Tribes at War Template:Npcrace Camp Taurajo
Quest:Blood Shards of Agamaggan Template:Npcrace Camp Taurajo

Field of Giants

Quest Name Quest Giver Zone-Subzone
Quest:Egg Hunt Template:Npcrace Crossroads
Quest:The Harvester Inv misc monsterspidercarapace 01 [Harvester's Head]
drop from Silithid Harvester 		Field of Giants
Quest:Trial at the Field of Giants Template:Npcrace Camp Taurajo
  • Warrior Warriors: Pick up your quest Quest:Trial at the Field of Giants from Template:Npcrace now. Keep in mind that you have only 30 minutes to complete this quest, so be fast.
  • Head south along the road from Camp Taurajo until you see large mounds on either side of the road, somewhat like anthills. This area is known as the Field of Giants.
  • Search for eggs around the large anthill-like mounds and right click on them to use the Inv gauntlets 04 [Digging Claw] and loot the Inv egg 03 [Silithid Egg]. You will need twelve of these to complete Quest:Egg Hunt. During this time, keep your eye out for the rare spawn Mob Silithid Harvester, which drops an item starting an easy turn-in quest.
  • Warrior Warriors: Check the duration on Inv gizmo pipe 04 [Twitching Antenna] you have collected thus far, as these will only be good for 15 minutes after you collect them. The drop rate is 100%, so you should be able to quickly collect 5 new antennae if needed. When you have all 5, return to Camp Taurajo and turn in the quest - remember if you hearth you can get there instantly, and may not need to collect new antennae.
  • Fly to the Crossroads and turn in Quest:Egg Hunt when convenient. Don't forget to turn in Quest:The Harvester to Template:Npcrace if you have it.

Bael Modan

Quest Name Quest Giver Zone-Subzone
Template:Questprof Template:Npcrace East of the Crossroads
Quest:Gann's Reclamation Template:Npcrace Southern Gold Road
Quest:Revenge of Gann Template:Npcrace Southern Gold Road
Quest:Revenge of Gann (2) Template:Npcrace Southern Gold Road
Quest:The Tear of the Moons Template:Npcrace Bael Modan
  • Follow the Southern Gold Road south until you find Template:Npcrace. Speak with him to receive Quest:Gann's Reclamation.
  • Continue south until you come to a large pit to the east of the road, known as Bael Modan. Follow the path down into the pit and head for the southern part of it, killing dwarves as you go. If you are on the quest Template:Questprof, don't forget to collect Inv misc pelt bear ruin 04 [Dig Rat] as well. Kill Template:Npcrace and loot Inv misc book 09 [Khazgorm's Journal]. Kill any dwarves you have left to complete Quest:Gann's Reclamation.
  • Return to Gann and turn in the quest, getting the next.
  • Northeast of the pit is a hill with a dwarf hall set into the mountain, known as Bael'dun Keep. Head there and kill the dwarves in the area for their vials of Inv potion 08 [Nitroglycerin], bundles of Inv tradeskillitem 03 [Wood Pulp], and samples of Inv misc ammo gunpowder 01 [Sodium Nitrate]. Continue to kill dig rats as you go, until you complete Template:Questprof. If you are high level (close to 30) and/or in a group, you should pick up Quest:The Tear of the Moons from Template:Npcrace, located on the hill south of the entrance to the hall. Be warned that this quest involves killing a level 30 dwarf who pulls with four level 24-26 guards, and is therefore very difficult. If you are not on this quest, be sure to avoid the lowest level of the dwarf hall, as that is where the high level dwarf is.
  • After you have the items, return to Gann and turn in the quest, getting the followup. This simple quest requires you to head back to the ramp leading into the pit. Halfway down the ramp you will see a tower with a flying machine on top - simply use the item Gann gives out at the flying machine to destroy it. The tower is guarded, but not by any large force.
  • Finally, return to the tower south of the Crossroads when convenient to turn in the dig rat quest. You may want to do this after completing the quilboar quests described below, as they also take place in the southern-most part of the Barrens

The Razormane

Quest Name Quest Giver Zone-Subzone
Quest:Weapons of Choice Template:Npcrace Camp Taurajo
Quest:Betrayal from Within (1) Template:Npcrace Camp Taurajo
Quest:Betrayal from Within (2) Template:Npcrace Camp Taurajo
Quest:Washte Pawne Spell magic featherfall [Washte Pawne's Feather]
drop from Washte Pawne 		Southern tip of Barrens
Quest:Chen's Empty Keg (3) Template:Npcrace Ratchet
  • Head south on the Southern Gold Road until you see thorns to your right, an area known as Blackthorn Ridge.
  • Shaman Shaman: The orc shaman Template:Npcrace is located on a hill on the north-eastern edge of Blackthorn Ridge. Brine is the questgiver for most of the Call of Water quests, which allow shaman to use water totems. This quest chain begins with a shaman trainer and sends the shaman to several different zones, including Ashenvale and Hillsbrad Foothills. Eventually Brine will send shamans to Template:Npcrace at the Tidus Stair, south of Ratchet (see Isha Awak section below).
  • While questing in this area, keep an eye out for Mob Washte Pawne, a thunder lizard who patrolls the area. She drops a quest starting item which can be turned in at Camp Taurajo. Also watch out for Template:Npcrace - he is a rare elite who sometimes spawns in the area, and can be devastating to the unwary solo quester. If you have a group, however, it can be quite rewarding to take him down.
  • You have several objectives in this area:
    • Kill Template:Npcrace and loot Inv misc bone taurenskull 01 [Kuz's Skull]. He can be found patrolling most of the open area around Blackthorn Ridge.
    • Kill Template:Npcrace and loot Inv misc bone taurenskull 01 [Lok's Skull]. He stays within a building that is up a ramp in the northwestern corner of the area.
    • Kill Template:Npcrace and loot Inv misc bone taurenskull 01 [Nak's Skull]. He patrols the open area southwest of the central hill.
    • Collect a Inv weapon shortblade 04 [Razormane Backstabber] from a Template:Npcrace. The stalkers are stealthed and hang out in the southern part of Blackthorn Ridge.
    • Collect a Inv staff 02 [Charred Razormane Wand] from a Template:Npcrace. Seers are scattered throughout the camp.
    • Collect a Inv shield 09 [Razormane War Shield] from a Template:Npcrace. The warfenzies guard the northwestern part of the ridge.
  • Once you have all the needed items, return to Camp Taurajo to turn in the quests. You will receive a follow-up quest to deliver to the Crossroads. Make sure you have the quest Quest:Mahren Skyseer before leaving Camp Taurajo, as you may not be returning.

Isha Awak

Quest Name Quest Giver Zone-Subzone
Quest:Mahren Skyseer Template:Npcrace Camp Taurajo
Quest:Isha Awak Template:Npcrace Tidus Stair

Where to go from here

At this point, players are most likely somewhere between level 25 and 30. The best fit for the next questing zone is Thousand Needles, which has a range around 25-35. Other zones are mostly 20-30 or 30-40, which is awkward for characters of this level - either you pick up in the middle of the level range, or you are struggling to complete quests that are too difficult. A few possible zones will be discussed here.

Thousand Needles (LVL 25-35)

Quest Name Quest Giver Zone-Subzone
Quest:A New Ore Sample Template:Npcrace Camp Taurajo
Quest:Melor Sends Word Template:Npcrace Camp Taurajo

Thousand Needles is an area south of the Barrens. Quests in this area involve quelling the centaur tribes, keeping the Grimtotem tauren in check, and running errands for the racers of Mirage Raceway. Quest:A New Ore Sample sends players directly to the Needles, while Quest:Melor Sends Word requires a trip to Thunder Bluff. There are a few more pull quests available from other zones, so check the Thousand Needles questing guide before heading out.

Stonetalon Mountains (LVL 15-27)

Quest Name Quest Giver Zone-Subzone
Quest:Letter to Jin'Zil Template:Npcrace Crossroads
Quest:Deepmoss Spider Eggs Template:Npcrace Ratchet
Quest:Ziz Fizziks Template:Npcrace Ratchet
Quest:The Runed Scroll Inv scroll 03 [Runed Scroll] drop from
Template:Npcrace 		Southern Gold Road
Quest:Horde Presence Template:Npcrace The Mor'shan Rampart

The Stonetalon Mountains lie to the northwest of the Barrens. Quests there involve killing, looting, and otherwise interrupting Venture Company operations in the area; putting an end to night elf activity on the peak; and curbing the harpies of the Charred Vale. Be sure to pick up the quests Quest:Deepmoss Spider Eggs and Quest:Ziz Fizziks from Ratchet and Quest:Letter to Jin'Zil from the Crossroads before heading out. In addition, if you have a group you can defeat the Alliance Outrunners in the southern barrens to receive a Inv scroll 03 [Runed Scroll], which provides another quest in the mountains. See the Stonetalon Mountains questing guide for more information.

Desolace (LVL 30-40)

Quest Name Quest Giver Zone-Subzone
Quest:The Kolkar of Desolace Template:Npcrace West of the Crossroads

Desolace is a barren wasteland which lies to the northwest. You can reach this area by entering the Stonetalon Mountains and following the path northwest until you reach Sun Rock Retreat. From there head west through the mountains, and turn southwest once you enter the Charred Vale. You will find a pass through the southern hills which will take you into Desolace. The quests in this area involve killing centaur (and in some cases, befriending them), battling orcs of the Burning Blade, and even fighting demons. Pick up Quest:The Kolkar of Desolace from Template:Npcrace in the burrow near the Forgotten Pools before heading out. See the Desolace questing guide for more information.

Other Zones

There are many other possible zones open to players at this point. A short list is as follows:

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