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|name = Bannok Grimaxe
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| name = The Curse of the Tides
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| faction = Alliance
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|image = BannokGrimaxe.jpg
 
 
| level = 40
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|title = Firebrand Legion Champion
 
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|sex = Male
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| levelreq = 32
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| category = Stranglethorn Vale
|race = Orc
 
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| start = {{NPC|Neutral|Catelyn the Blade}}
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|creature = Humanoid
 
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| end = {{NPC|Neutral|Baron Revilgaz}}
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| reputation = +350 [[Booty Bay]] <br>-350 [[Bloodsail Buccaneers]]
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|type = Rare Elite
 
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|faction = combat
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| experience = 4350
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|location = [[Lower Blackrock Spire]]
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| rewards = [[Robe of Crystal Waters]]
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| previous = {{quest|"Pretty Boy" Duncan}}
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|instance = Lower Blackrock Spire
 
 
| id = 611
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}} This quest concludes [[the Stone of the Tides quest chain]].
   
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'''The Curse of the Tides''' is an [[Alliance]]-only quest in [[Stranglethorn Vale]]. Though labeled as a group quest, this quest can be easily soloed by characters around level 40 (see "details" below for more info). In this quest, players are asked to use Catelyn's special knife (a troll artifact) to destroy an altar, causing a mage wielding the [[Stone of the Tides]] to appear.
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'''Bannok Grimaxe''' {{title|Firebrand Legion Champion}} is a named orc found in [[Lower Blackrock Spire]]. He drops the [[blacksmithing]] plans for the [[Arcanite Reaper]].
 
   
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== Objectives ==
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He can be found amongst the Orcs in the lowest region, just before [[Mother Smolderweb]]. If he spawns of course.
 
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Destroy the [[Altar of the Tides]] with [[Catelyn's Blade]], kill [[Gazban]] and bring the [[Stone of the Tides]] and [[Catelyn's Blade]] back to [[Baron Revilgaz]].
   
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* [[Stone of the Tides]]
==Loot==
 
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* [[Catelyn's Blade]] (provided)
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|Backusarian Gauntlets
 
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|Chiselbrand Girdle||
 
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|Demonfork
 
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|Plans: Arcanite Reaper}}
 
   
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== External links ==
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== Quest text ==
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So you're looking for an altar of some sort? Well, I'm no expert on troll ruins like my father, but I have heard about a sunken troll city out near that island you're looking for. Maybe you should try there.
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You got my knife back for me, so I guess you can borrow it... but I want it back when you're done!
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Grimaxe, Bannok}}
 
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== Progress ==
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Have you retrieved the Stone of the Tides for me, <name>? I've already cleared out a space and purchased a fine stand for it.
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[[Category:Blackrock Spire mobs]]
 
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== Completion ==
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Amazing! The Stone of Tides! It shall have a place of prominence in my collection of ancient troll artifacts. Did you see how it almost seems as though a tide is trapped within its surface? Magnificent!
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== Rewards ==
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{{lootbox|You will receive:|Robe of Crystal Waters}}
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==Gains==
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* 4350 [[XP]]
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* 350 [[reputation]] with [[Booty Bay]]
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* -350 [[reputation]] with [[Bloodsail Buccaneers]]
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== Notes ==
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The altar which must be destroyed lies in the [[Vile Reef]], off the coast north-west of the [[Horde]] town [[Grom'gol Base Camp]]. The altar is in a ruined city sunk beneath the ocean. It may be useful to bring some way to breathe underwater for this quest.
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Coordinates of the altar: (24,23)
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The altar is surrounded by a blue glow and should be easy to see from far away. Approach the altar and right click it to summon [[Gazban]], the goblin mage who holds the [[Stone of the Tides]]. He is a level 40 non-elite who will turn into a water elemental. Since he is not elite, it is perfectly feasible for a single player to complete this quest, provided they avoid the nearby murlocs (or deal with them one by one, as a level 40 should be able to handle these lower level elites).
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Once [[Gazban]] is defeated, loot the [[Stone of the Tides]] and return to [[Booty Bay]] and [[Baron Revilgaz]].
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NOTE: Many glitches have been reported for this quest. The glitches involve [[Gazban]] not showing up after clicking on the altar, or have him show up but simply evade all attacks. Some players report that this only happens when you are too far away from the altar, and getting closer seems to fix the problem. Others claim that the only way is to restart the quest and return. Still other players have reported that the mob simply needs time to respawn.
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{{Patch 2.3.0|comment=This quest was changed from Group to Solo, and the final mob changed from elite to non-elite.}}
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===Bug notice===
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As of July 31, 2008, a [[GM]] acknowledged that the quest was badly bugged and cannot be consistently completed at this time.
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==Quest progression==
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{{:The Stone of the Tides quest chain}}
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== See also ==
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The [[Vile Reef]], where this quest takes place, is the location of several quests. It is a good idea to do all of these quests at once. As of patch 2.3, area is no longer elite.
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*{{questlong|Neutral|35|Encrusted Tail Fins}} - from [[Wizzle Brassbolts]] at the [[Mirage Raceway]] in [[Thousand Needles]]
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*{{questlong|Neutral|37|Pearl Diving}} - from [[Rigglefuzz]] in the [[Valley of Fangs]] in the [[Badlands]]
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*{{questlong|Alliance|38|Kurzen's Mystery}} - from [[Brother Nimetz]] at the [[Rebel Camp]] in [[Stranglethorn Vale]]
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*{{questlong|Alliance|40|The Curse of the Tides}} - from [[Catelyn the Blade]] at the inn in [[Booty Bay]], in [[Stranglethorn Vale]]
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AllianceThe Curse of the Tides
Start Neutral Catelyn the Blade
End Neutral Baron Revilgaz
Level 40 (Requires 32)
Category Stranglethorn Vale
Experience 4350
Reputation +350 Booty Bay
-350 Bloodsail Buccaneers
Rewards Inv chest cloth 19 [Robe of Crystal Waters]
Previous "Pretty Boy" Duncan

This quest concludes the Stone of the Tides quest chain.

The Curse of the Tides is an Alliance-only quest in Stranglethorn Vale. Though labeled as a group quest, this quest can be easily soloed by characters around level 40 (see "details" below for more info). In this quest, players are asked to use Catelyn's special knife (a troll artifact) to destroy an altar, causing a mage wielding the Inv misc orb 01 [Stone of the Tides] to appear.

Objectives

Destroy the Altar of the Tides with Inv weapon shortblade 01 [Catelyn's Blade], kill Gazban and bring the Inv misc orb 01 [Stone of the Tides] and Inv weapon shortblade 01 [Catelyn's Blade] back to Baron Revilgaz.

Quest text

So you're looking for an altar of some sort? Well, I'm no expert on troll ruins like my father, but I have heard about a sunken troll city out near that island you're looking for. Maybe you should try there.

You got my knife back for me, so I guess you can borrow it... but I want it back when you're done!

Progress

Have you retrieved the Stone of the Tides for me, <name>? I've already cleared out a space and purchased a fine stand for it.

Completion

Amazing! The Stone of Tides! It shall have a place of prominence in my collection of ancient troll artifacts. Did you see how it almost seems as though a tide is trapped within its surface? Magnificent!

Rewards

You will receive:

Gains

Notes

The altar which must be destroyed lies in the Vile Reef, off the coast north-west of the Horde town Grom'gol Base Camp. The altar is in a ruined city sunk beneath the ocean. It may be useful to bring some way to breathe underwater for this quest.

Coordinates of the altar: (24,23)

The altar is surrounded by a blue glow and should be easy to see from far away. Approach the altar and right click it to summon Gazban, the goblin mage who holds the Inv misc orb 01 [Stone of the Tides]. He is a level 40 non-elite who will turn into a water elemental. Since he is not elite, it is perfectly feasible for a single player to complete this quest, provided they avoid the nearby murlocs (or deal with them one by one, as a level 40 should be able to handle these lower level elites).

Once Gazban is defeated, loot the Inv misc orb 01 [Stone of the Tides] and return to Booty Bay and Baron Revilgaz.

NOTE: Many glitches have been reported for this quest. The glitches involve Gazban not showing up after clicking on the altar, or have him show up but simply evade all attacks. Some players report that this only happens when you are too far away from the altar, and getting closer seems to fix the problem. Others claim that the only way is to restart the quest and return. Still other players have reported that the mob simply needs time to respawn.

Bc icon Patch 2.3.0 (2007-11-13): This quest was changed from Group to Solo, and the final mob changed from elite to non-elite.

Bug notice

As of July 31, 2008, a GM acknowledged that the quest was badly bugged and cannot be consistently completed at this time.

Quest progression

AllianceThe Stone of the Tides
Level range 37-40
Zones Stranglethorn Vale, Hillsbrad Foothills

Exploring ancient Troll artifacts was never so much fun! Here, you help a collector get another piece for his collection....

The Stone of the Tides

A [37] The Haunted Isle

In the Salty Sailor Tavern, Krazek tells you that he picks up rumors for Baron Revilgaz. And since you're headed out that way anyway, would you tell him about this particular ghost story he's heard? (Krazek really likes his cups; the Baron is on the tavern's boat-porch.)

A [37] The Stone of the Tides

The Baron, it turns out, collects artifacts of the Gurubashi empire. And this rumor that Krazek had you pass to him sounds strikingly like it might have to do with the Inv misc orb 01 [Stone of the Tides], a powerful - but cursed - artifact.

The Baron provides you with a token that the Stormwind library should honor, to let you learn more about the Stone. But meanwhile, he wants you to confirm that this haunted island really is there.

You travel north, and sure enough, there's an island, pretty much just as described.

A [37] Water Elementals

You report your find, and the Baron is pleased. He recognizes, though, that if he is to hold onto this item, he's got to hire out to someone who would know how to break the curse. But whoever he hires is going to need magical traces from the use of the stone. And since the water elementals were probably summoned by Gazban, the previous owner of the Stone, the bracers binding them are the most likely thing to be useful.

Another long and tiring journey north, then. You dispel a fair number of the elementals, and collect a few suitable-looking bracers from among the jetsam remaining. All the way back to Booty Bay, then, to bring them to the Baron.

A [37] Magical Analysis

The Baron knows who you need to talk to, Archmage Ansirem Runeweaver at Dalaran, but doesn't have the time to run up to the Hillsbrad Foothills himself. You've proven willing to travel for him before, and you're pretty sure that the Baron will reward you grandly if you put the Stone in his hands. Fortunately, you can take a Gryphon up as far as Southshore, though Dalaran itself is still a ways past the internment camp.

You don't have to search far to find the Archmage, he's near the edge of the ruins surrounding Dalaran. And it seems the Baron chose wisely: while Ansirem was preoccupied, the puzzle surrounding the Stone of the Tides tempts him into taking a look at those bracers you brought.

A [37] Ansirem's Key

The Archmage is able to discover that the holder of the stone is using some sort of altar to focus the power through. Break the altar, disrupt the power. And with the power disrupted, the curse should be too.

He even knows of something that is suitable for doing this disruption, another troll relic. Unfortunately, he gave it to his daughter, who then ran off to play at pirates in Booty Bay.

A [39] "Pretty Boy" Duncan

So down to Booty Bay again, this time to find Catelyn, the Archmage's wild child. Catelyn isn't particularly pleased to see you, either. She recently lost her knife to one of the pirates - "Pretty Boy" Duncan. She wants her knife back, and she doesn't care what shape Duncan is in when you leave him. In fact, if he's had a fatal case of iron poisoning, she'd be pleased.

You smack around enough of the pirates that they let you and Duncan fight it out between you. And you know how that's gotta end. Blood on the sand, none of it yours, and a new trophy. At least for a short while.

And Catelyn is even gracious enough to let you borrow the knife to complete your task of retrieving the stone. How about that? (And hey, the denizens of Booty Bay are happy with you too. The buccaneers aren't high on their invite list...)

A [40] The Curse of the Tides

So now you know where to go, what to do, and you have the right knife for the job. Once more up the coast, then, this time to the Vile Reef. The murlocs in the area have taken over the ruins with the sunken Altar of the Tides. A bit of martial discouragement, and you are left alone to disrupt the altar.

As expected, the stone's owner, Gazban, is none too pleased with you, and puts in an appearance. You're prepared for him, though, and with a bit of effort, part him fatally from the Stone.

One last trip to Booty Bay, and you can discharge your obligations to the Baron.

Rewards

Experience aside, you are given

Inv chest cloth 19 [Robe of Crystal Waters]

You also garner 1175 Booty Bay reputation over the course of the chain, plus some additional from the pirate slaughter.

Summary

  1. A [37] The Haunted Isle
  2. A [37] The Stone of the Tides
  3. A [37] Water Elementals
  4. A [37] Magical Analysis
  5. A [37] Ansirem's Key
  6. A [39] "Pretty Boy" Duncan
  7. A [40] The Curse of the Tides

Patch changes

See also

The Vile Reef, where this quest takes place, is the location of several quests. It is a good idea to do all of these quests at once. As of patch 2.3, area is no longer elite.

External links