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| − | {{infobox instance |
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| + | "'''Damaged Apprentice Journal'''" is a book in [[Dalaran]] which can spawn in place of [[The Schools of Arcane Magic]].{{coords|52.2|54.8|Dalaran}} |
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| − | |name=The Blackrock Depths |
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| − | |aka=BRD |
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| − | |ss=Blackrock Depths Graphic.jpg |
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| − | |caption=Blackrock Depths loading graphic |
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| − | |loc=[[The Masonary]], [[Blackrock Mountain]] |
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| − | |race={{Dark Iron Dwarf Race}}<br />{{RaceIconExt|Fire|Small}} [[Fire elemental]]<br />{{RaceIconExt|Flamewaker|Small}} [[Flamewaker]] |
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| − | |boss=[[Dagran Thaurissan|Emperor Dagran Thaurissan]] |
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| − | |government=Military Dictatorship |
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| − | |type= |
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| − | |level=48-60 |
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| − | |players=5 |
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| − | |key={{Loot|common|Shadowforge Key}} |
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| − | |bosses={{Blackrock Depths}} |
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| − | }} |
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| − | [[File:Blackrock Depths bosses.jpg|thumb|350px|Blackrock Depths bosses]] |
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| − | '''Blackrock Depths''' (aka Blackrock Deeps) is the deepest part of [[Blackrock Mountain]], ruled by the [[Dark Iron dwarf|Dark Iron dwarves]] who are led by [[Emperor Dagran Thaurissan]]. Several minions of the Firelord [[Ragnaros]] also make their home in these lava-lined depths. Blackrock Depths is currently the largest 5-man instance in the game, and is likely to remain so, making it a true wonder of the World of Warcraft. The average time to complete the entire instance is 4–6 hours due to its complexity: a large amount of mobs and bosses, several scripts, and many quests. The enemy level range is 48-56, and the minimum level requirement to enter is level 40. |
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| + | ==Contents== |
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| − | Although the minimum requirement is level 40, it generally isn't a good idea to enter BRD before around level 53, since a player's pull circle will likely be too wide for the mobs within the instance. |
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| + | {{Book|Damaged Apprentice Journal|content= |
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| + | === <!-- do not remove --> === |
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| + | <The majority of the book's pages are missing or soiled beyond recovery. A few of the early entries and the name '[[Darius Orion]]' are still legible.> |
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| + | Dec. 2 of the Year 20 |
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| − | The Anvilrage Military are not to be underestimated either, particularly the Officers (who have Divine Shield) and the Medics who can heal their troops. Even for a lesser-geared level 70, they can be dangerous in large groups. |
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| + | The cold this year has been particularly cruel. I find that no matter how many layers I wear under my robes, the frost cuts deep into my bones. The masters say that it will pass but I have trouble believing that at times. |
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| − | BRD is not visited as often these days as it used to be, since most players choose to level to 58 as fast as possible, and then go to [[Outland]]. The rewards for Outland's initial quests also render any of BRD's gear obsolete, so the drops here are probably only going to be of interest to level 49 twinks. Farming for [[Fiery Weapon]] enchanting recipe may still be useful, since it is commonly used with low level twinks. |
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| + | A small group of workers from an outlying farm near [[Andorhal]] were brought in this morning and taken to the infirmary within the Violet Citadel. I do not know much about what ails them but I overheard one of them complaining about weakness and nausea. I hope the masters choose me to aid them in working to treat the farmers. |
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| − | In Wrath of the Lich King, Blackrock Depths has attracted more interest, mainly because of the instance clearing achievement. Also, the schematic for [[Field Repair Bot 74A]] is wanted, since the famous 4th generation repair bot [[Jeeves]] requires 2 of them. Because there are very few people who have played World Of Warcraft before Burning Crusade, this schematic is rare. Even fewer even know where to get it, and finally, almost all players have changed their engineering professions, thus making engineers who can create the bot extremely rare. |
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| + | 2 hours later |
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| − | The instance is also almost entirely soloable (for Rogues or Hunters, at least, and probably most melee classes) by about tier 5 (level 70), although it is not economically efficient to do so. Although there is money to be made here (especially for miners), the sheer size of the instance and the comparatively low level of the mobs mean that there are better instances for farming (notably [[Scholomance]]). |
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| − | For level 80, this instance is easily soloable. Fire mages may still have harder time than Warriors with [[Bladestorm]], for example. |
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| + | What luck! One of the masters informed me that I will be working with the men who were brought in from Andorhal earlier. I intend to make good use of this opportunity to show how far I have come in my studies. |
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| − | Although it is not especially profitable, BRD (and the rest of the Blackrock Mountain complex) is well worth at least one visit. These instances represented the original game's endgame content, and were made with a high level of quality. |
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| − | ==History== |
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| − | {{wow-dungeons}} |
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| − | :''Once the capital city of the [[Dark Iron]] dwarves, this volcanic labyrinth now serves as the seat of power for [[Ragnaros]] the [[Firelord]]. Ragnaros has uncovered the secret to creating life from stone and plans to build an army of unstoppable [[golem]]s to aid him in conquering the whole of [[Blackrock Mountain]]. Obsessed with defeating [[Nefarian]] and his draconic minions, Ragnaros will go to any extreme to achieve final victory.'' |
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| + | 6 hours later |
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| − | Also known as the Blackrock Deeps<ref name="Lands of Conflict 42">''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', pg. 42</ref> |
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| + | This is not turning out to be quite as glorious as I had planned. The farmers' conditions have deteriorated quickly in their short time here. One has developed irritated boils covering large portions of his skin. I have treated the most seriously afflicted with some of the most powerful herbs and poultices available in the citadel. There should be some noticeable improvement within the next few hours. |
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| − | == Geography == |
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| + | 10 hours later |
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| − | ===Maps and subregions=== |
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| − | {{main|Blackrock Depths regions}} |
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| − | [[File:BRDmap.jpg|thumb|left|200x300px|A map of Blackrock Depths.]] |
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| − | [[File:BRDFlowchartMap.jpg|thumb|right|200x300px|A flow chart of Blackrock Depths.]] |
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| − | {| class="darktable" |
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| − | | [[The Black Vault]] • [[Chamber of Enchantment]] • [[Dark Iron Highway]] • [[Detention Block]] • [[The Domicile]] • [[East Garrison]] • [[The Grim Guzzler]] • [[Hall of Crafting]] • [[Halls of the Law]] • [[The Imperial Seat]] • [[The Iron Hall]] • [[The Lyceum]] • [[The Manufactory]] • [[The Molten Bridge]] • [[Mold Foundry]] • [[Ring of the Law]] • [[Shadowforge City]] • [[Shrine of Thaurissan]] • [[Summoners' Tomb]] • [[West Garrison]] |
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| − | |} |
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| + | The situation has quickly gotten out of control. all of the subjects are now covered in lesions which leak yellow-green fluid. All but a few that are awake alternate between complaints of paralyzing numbness and burning aches in their joints. All of the subjects are showing a milky coloring in their eyes. |
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| + | Our attempts to slow the progress of the illness have been unsuccessful. Word has spread among the apprentices that this disease may be magical in nature: the masters were quick to quash the rumors. Many of the working with on this project have excused themselves for fear that the disease is contagious and capable of penetrating our personal wards. |
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| − | ==Quests== |
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| − | {{main|Blackrock Depths Quests}} |
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| + | I excused myself to take a walk out on one of the terraces to clear my thoughts. I could not have been outside for more than a couple minutes when I had to run back inside. My hands and feet had gone numb and my nose and ears were showing the symptoms of mild exposure to frostbite. I will have to be more careful next time. |
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| − | ==Dungeonfinder oddities== |
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| − | If you encounter BRD when you enter it through the DungeonFinder, you can be dropped into 2 parts: The Lower City and the Upper City. There is no way of knowing which you have entered but killing the endbosses of the parts. |
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| − | ===Lower City=== |
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| − | To complete the lower City, you go straight forward into the cellblocks, and take to the right and kill High Interrogator Gerstahn. She is the Boss who drops the Satchel. This Part is normally done while still at lower levels. |
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| − | ===Upper City=== |
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| − | To complete the upper City, you have to kill the Emperor. This is impossible, if noone in your group has the key. |
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| + | 13 Hours Later |
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| − | If you have already killed the High Interrogator Gerstahn, you will not get the Satches on killing the Emperor. You will instead get it by mail. There have been no reports as to what happens to the bonus XP you are supposed to get. |
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| + | Light Save us. |
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| − | Tip: If your group consists of mostly lvl 52+ chars and Upper City is yellow, while Lower City is green - go for the Emperor without killing the High Interrogator Gerstahn. |
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| + | The subjects have begun severe hemorrhaging from the eyes and ears. The masters believe they will all be dead within the hour. All attempts to halt the progress of the disease have failed. I have done what I can to ease their pain. I only hope that we can learn what we need from them after their deaths. No one should suffer as these men have suffered. I plan to say with them until the end. |
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| − | == Dungeon Denizens == |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Bat|Small}} [[Bat]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Beetle|Small}} [[Beetle]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Centaur|Male|Small}} [[Centaur]] (one, [[Malgen Longspear]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|CryptFiend|Small}} [[Crypt fiend]] (one, [[Anub'shiah]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Darkhound|Small}} [[Darkhound]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|DarkIron|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|DarkIron|Female|Small}} [[Dark Irons]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|DireTroll|Small}} [[Dire troll]] (one, [[Grizzle]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Female|Small}} [[Dwarves]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Fire|Small}} [[Fire elemental]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Flamewaker|Small}} [[Flamewaker]] (one, [[Ambassador Flamelash]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Undead|Female|Small}} [[Forsaken]] (one, [[Volida]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Ghost|Small}} [[Ghost]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Gnoll|Small}} [[Gnoll]]s (three, [[Rotfang]], [[Griz Gutshank|Slobbermouth]], and [[Griz Gutshank|Snaggletooth]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Gnome|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Gnome|Female|Small}} [[Gnome]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Goblin|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Goblin|Female|Small}} [[Goblin]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Golem|Small}} [[Golem]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Human|Female|Small}} [[Human]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Hyena|Small}} [[Hyena]] (one, [[Gnashjaw]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Lava|Small}} [[Lava elemental]] (one, [[Lord Roccor]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|LeperGnome|Male|Small}} [[Leper gnome]] (one, [[Plugger Spazzring]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|MoltenGiant|Small}} [[Molten giant]] (two, [[Bael'Gar]] and [[Magmus]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male|Small}} [[Ogre]] (one, [[Ograbisi]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Ogre Mage|Small}} [[Ogre mage]] (one, [[Ok'thor the Breaker]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Oozeling|Small}} [[Oozeling]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Orc|Female|Small}} [[Orc]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Quilboar|Female|Small}} [[Quilboar]] (one, [[Snokh Blackspine]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Scorpid|Small}} [[Scorpid]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Skeleton|Small}} [[Skeleton]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Spider|Small}} [[Spider]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Succubus|Small}} [[Succubus]] (one, [[Mistress Nagmara]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Female|Small}} [[Tauren]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|ThunderLizard|Small}} [[Thunder lizard]]s |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Troll|Male|Small}} [[Troll]] (one, [[Va'jashni]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Wildhammer|Male|Small}} [[Wildhammer dwarf]] (one, [[Dughal Stormwing]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Worgen|Small}} [[Worgen]] (one, [[Eviscerator]]) |
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| − | * {{RaceIconExt|Worm|Small}} [[Worm]]s |
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| + | To make matters worse one of the guards found the body of a first year apprentice in the gardens. It has not been confirmed yet but the rumors are that he froze to death. I do not think it has been this cold here in Dalaran in decades, if ever. |
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| − | ===Encounters=== |
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| − | * '''Detention Block |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Human_Female|Small}} {{NPC||High Interrogator Gerstahn}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Footman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Guardsman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Overseer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Warden}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Blazing Fireguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Bloodhound}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight's Hammer Torturer}} |
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| − | * '''Halls of the Law |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Houndmaster Grebmar}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Lava|Small}} {{NPC||Lord Roccor}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Footman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Guardsman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Bloodhound}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Fireguard}} |
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| − | * '''Ring of the Law |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|CryptFiend|Small}} {{NPC||Anub'shiah}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Zimrel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Worgen|Small}} {{NPC||Eviscerator}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Orc_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Gorosh the Dervish}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DireTroll|Small}} {{NPC||Grizzle}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Spider|Small}} {{NPC||Hedrum the Creeper}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Ogre_Mage|Small}} {{NPC||Ok'thor the Breaker}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Dwarf|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Theldren}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Centaur|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Malgen Longspear}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Quilboar|Female|Small}} {{NPC||Snokh Blackspine}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Gnome|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Lefty}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Korv}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Gnoll|Small}} {{NPC||Rotfang}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Undead|Female|Small}} {{NPC||Volida}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Troll|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Va'jashni}} (summoned) |
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| − | **{{RaceIcon|Goblin|Male|Small}} {{NPC||Rezznik}} (summoned) |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Officer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Soldier}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Arena Spectator}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Burrowing Thundersnout}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Citizen}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Senator}} |
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| − | * '''East Garrison |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Footman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Guardsman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Fireguard}} |
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| − | * '''Shrine of Thaurissan |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Tauren_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Pyromancer Loregrain}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Officer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Craftsman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Fireguard Destroyer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Bodyguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Emissary}} |
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| − | * '''Shadowforge City |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Fire|Small}} {{NPC||Lord Incendius}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Guardsman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Marshal}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Officer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Soldier}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Blazing Fireguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Arcanasmith}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Craftsman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Dragoon}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Fireguard Destroyer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Citizen}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Bodyguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Emissary}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Weapon Technician}} |
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| − | * '''The Domicile |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Pelver}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Footman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Soldier}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Blazing Fireguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Bloodhound Mastiff}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Bodyguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Emissary}} |
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| − | * '''The Black Vault |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Bethek}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Darkhound|Small}} {{NPC||Verek}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Warder Stilgiss}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Watchman Doomgrip}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Shadowforge Peasant}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Bodyguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Twilight Emissary}} |
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| − | * '''Hall of Crafting |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Uggel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Fineous Darkvire}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Craftsman}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Warbringer Construct}} |
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| − | * '''Dark Iron Highway |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|MoltenGiant|Small}} {{NPC||Bael'Gar}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Officer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Soldier}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Blazing Fireguard}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Bloodhound}} |
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| − | * '''West Garrison |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Ofgut}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||General Angerforge}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Marshal}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Medic}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Anvilrage Reservist}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Dragoon}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Fireguard Destroyer}} |
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| − | * '''The Manufactory |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Golem Lord Argelmach}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Arcanasmith}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Ragereaver Golem}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Weapon Technician}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Wrath Hammer Construct}} |
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| − | * '''The Grim Guzzler |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Coren Direbrew}} ([[Brewfest]] only) |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dark Keeper Vorfalk}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Hurley Blackbreath}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Golem|Small}} {{NPC||Phalanx}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|LeperGnome_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Plugger Spazzring}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Goblin_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Ribbly Screwspigot}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Blackbreath Crony}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Dark Iron Brewer}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Grim Patron}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Guzzling Patron}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Hammered Patron}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Ribbly's Crony}} |
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| − | * '''Chamber of Enchantment |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Flamewaker|Small}} {{NPC||Ambassador Flamelash}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Burning Spirit}} |
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| − | * '''Mold Foundry |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|Golem|Small}} {{NPC||Panzor the Invincible}} (Rare) |
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| − | * {{NPC||Doomforge Arcanasmith}} |
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| − | * {{NPC||Molten War Golem}} |
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| − | * '''Summoners' Tomb |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Anger'rel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Doom'rel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Dope'rel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Gloom'rel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Female|Small}} {{NPC||Hate'rel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Female|Small}} {{NPC||Seeth'rel}} |
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| − | **{{RaceIconExt|DarkIron_Male|Small}} {{NPC||Vile'rel}} |
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| + | The farmers from Andorhal are dead, I thought they would finally be at peace but I was wrong. Only a few minutes after the last one breathed his last breath something horrifying happened. Their disease riddled corpses somehow animated and began clawing at myself and the other mages in the infirmary. Once the initial confusion passed one of the masters organized a force to deal with the animated bodies. The undead quickly fell to our combined arcane might. |
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| + | There were minimal casualties. A few of the apprentices had been scratched; one had a nasty bite that required stitches. Shortly afterward guards arrived and escorted myself and the other apprentices to our rooms. I tried to learn what was going on but they would not answer me. As we were being led through the halls to our rooms we passed by several troupes of guards with weapons drawn and readied. Is this what war feels like? |
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| − | === Minor NPCs === |
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| − | The depths are inhabited by [[Dark Iron Dwarves]], their demonic [[bloodhound]] pets, their [[golem]] protectors, and their fire elemental allies. There is also a contingent of [[Twilight's Hammer]] ambassadors inside the city and the detention block area. |
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| + | After I was brought to my room I was told to lock the door and not come out until I was told by a master personally that it was safe to leave. What is going on? Has the world gone mad? |
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| − | The dwarves in the Depths consist primarily of warrior and priest types. Outside the Shadowforge City, the dwarves are all elite. Inside the city, one can find groups of one or two elite dwarves or Twilight cultists surrounded by a cadre of non-elite citizens. Some other humanoid races appear in the city and in the Ring of Law. |
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| + | 24 Hours Later |
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| − | The demonic bloodhounds in the Depths are renowned for their ability to sniff out stealthed rogues and druids. They will sometimes be grouped into their own pack, and sometimes included in a group with humanoid allies. All of the dogs are non-elite, but their damage capability in large numbers is not to be underestimated. |
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| + | I have been awake for over twenty-four hours now. I am exhausted but my room is too cold to sleep. I managed to complete a sending and contact a couple of the other apprentices who are trapped in their rooms. Through them I was able to learn what has the citadel on high alert. The masters are organizing search parties to locate the necromancer who was responsible for animating the corpses of the diseases farmers. |
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| − | The golems and fire elementals in the Depths generally fit the stereotypes of their races. The golems are strong and well-armored melee attackers, though some exceptional specimens have the ability to release area-of-effect fire spells. The fire elementals cause large amounts of fire damage with melee attacks and ranged fire spells. |
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| + | There has not been a practicing necromancer in Dalaran since [[Kel'Thuzad]]. I hope the monster responsible for the horrors I have seen today is brought to justice soon. |
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| − | ;Anvilrage Military |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Medic]]: casts [[Heal]], [[Prayer of Healing]], [[Mind Blast]], [[Power Word: Fortitude]] |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Officer]]: casts [[Holy Light (paladin ability)|Holy Light]], [[Divine Shield]], [http://thottbot.com/s18103 Backhand], [[Battle Shout]], [[Shoot]] |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Marshal]]: casts Holy Strike (deals holy damage on next melee strike), [[Devotion Aura]], Holy Light |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Overseer]]: casts Strike, [http://www.thottbot.com/s13589 Haste Aura] |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Warden]]: casts [[Shield Bash]], [http://thottbot.com/s15609 Hooked Net] |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Soldier]]: casts [[Hamstring]], [[Cleave]] |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Footman]]: casts Dual Wield (passive), [[Kick]], Strike (deals extra damage on the next melee strike) |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Guardsman]]: [[Disarm]], [[Shield Block]], [[Sunder Armor]] |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Reservist]]: casts Shoot and [[Sunder Armor]] |
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| − | *[[Anvilrage Captain]]: casts [[Mortal Strike]] |
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| + | 38 Hours Later |
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| − | ;Twilight's Hammer Cultists |
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| − | *[[Twilight Emissary]]: casts [[Arcane Explosion]] (1.5 sec cast), [[Frostbolt]], [[Fireball]], Arcane Bolt (direct damage arcane spell), [[Frost Nova]], Fury of Ragnaros (increases target's spell damage by 25 for 30 mins) <This mob has a combination of the above spells at random.> |
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| − | *[[Twilight's Hammer Ambassador]]: casts [[Curse of Weakness]], [[Earth Shock]], [[Flame Shock]], [[Frost Armor]], Flame Shield (surrounds the caster in flames, dealing fire damage to nearby targets every three secs for 30 secs) |
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| − | *[[Twilight Bodyguard]]: casts [[Cleave]], Pummel (Deals physical damage and interrupts spells for 5 secs.), Fist of Ragnaros (Stuns the target for 4 secs.) |
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| − | *[[Twilight's Hammer Torturer]]: casts [[Shadow Word: Pain]], Wracking Pains ([[Curse]] debuff, periodically stuns the target. Stuns lasts 5 secs) |
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| − | *[[Twilight's Hammer Executioner]]: casts [[Cleave]] |
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| + | The quarantine has been lifted and we apprentices are finally allowed to leave our rooms. The necromancer responsible for animating the dead farmers was never caught but the masters are confident that he is not within the citadel or anywhere near Dalaran. |
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| − | ;Shadowforge Dwarves |
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| − | *[[Shadowforge Citizen]]: casts Shoot and [[Shadowbolt]] |
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| − | *[[Shadowforge Senator]]: casts Shoot, [[Shadowbolt]], [[Fireball]], [[Holy Smite]], [[Frost Nova]], [[Slow]], [[Curse of Agony]] (55-60 shadow damage every three secs for 24 secs), Flame Shield (surrounds the caster in flames, dealing fire damage to nearby targets every three secs for 30 secs) |
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| − | *[[Shadowforge Peasant]]: casts Fury of Ragnaros (increases target's spell damage by 25 for 30 mins), [[Fireball]], Shoot, [[Heal]], Strike (Normal damage plus extra damage to the target.), Throw Dynamite (Deals fire damage to all enemies in a selected area.) (This mob has a random combination of the spells above.) |
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| + | We have resumed our efforts to learn more about the [[Plague of undeath|disease]]. Work has been slow due to most of the bodies having been obliterated. The masters have called in Lady [[Jaina Proudmoore]] to aid in our research. She will teleport here by the end of the day. I hear she is quite beautiful; hopefully working with Lady Proudmoore will help me keep my mind off of this damned cold. |
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| − | ;Golem Mechanics |
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| − | *[[Doomforge Dragoon]]: casts Shoot, Exploding Shot (deals fire damage to the target and other people around the target), [[Cleave]] |
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| − | *[[Doomforge Craftsman]]: casts Shoot, Rebuild (heals the target golem for 100 damage per sec for 10 secs), Bomb ([[AoE]] fire damage on a target area), Throw Wrench (1.5 sec cast, physical damage ranged attack) |
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| − | *[[Doomforge Arcanasmith]]: Arcane Bolt (direct damage arcane spell), [[Arcane Explosion]]. |
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| − | *[[Weapon Technician]]: Frost Shot (movement slowed by 30%),[[Multi-Shot]], Shoot |
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| + | <The journal is too badly damaged to read beyond this point.> |
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| − | ;Fire Elementals |
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| + | }} |
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| − | *[[Fireguard]]: casts [[Fireball]] |
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| − | *[[Blazing Fireguard]]: casts [[Scorch]] ,[[Fire Blast]] and [[Immolate]] |
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| − | *[[Fireguard Destroyer]]: casts Fireball Volley (AoE spell) |
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| + | ==Other Notes== |
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| − | ;Golems |
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| + | It may have been written by [[Apprentice Darius]]. A small clue to support this is that throughout the journal he mentions cold many times, one of the original two items Darius sold was the pattern to create [[The Frozen Eye]], which may be a reference to the cold. |
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| − | *[[Ragereaver Golem]]: casts Uppercut (knocks the target into the air), Flurry (increases the caster's attack speed) and Enrage (increases caster's attack power.) |
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| − | *[[Molten War Golem]]: casts [[Fire Blast]], [[Immolate]] and Flame Shield (passive spell, deals additional fire damage to targets that hit it) |
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| − | *[[Wrath Hammer Construct]]: casts Flame Cannon (direct-damage fire spell) |
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| − | *[[Warbringer Construct]]: |
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| − | *[[Bloodhound]]: casts [[Rend]], Dire Growl (reduces Strength and Agility by 47)), Ravenous Claw (normal damage plus extra) |
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| − | *[[Bloodhound Mastiff]]: casts [[Rend]],Dire Growl (reduces Strength and Agility by 47), Blood Leech (deals damage to the target and heals the caster for 3 times the damage), Ravenous Claw (normal damage plus extra) |
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| − | *Non-elite creatures such as [[ooze]]s, [[bat]]s, [[worm]]s, or [[scorpid]]s. |
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| − | *Elite mini-bosses such as [[Anub'shiah]] (a [[crypt fiend]]), [[Eviscerator]] (a [[worgen]]), [[Gorosh the Dervish]] (an [[orc]]), [[Grizzle]] (a [[dire troll]]), [[Hedrum the Creeper]] (a [[spider]]), and [[Ok'thor the Breaker]] (a two-headed [[ogre]]). |
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| − | ''This list is not complete.'' |
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| − | ===Common bosses=== |
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| − | *[[High Interrogator Gerstahn]] is in the center of the Detention Block. |
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| − | *[[Bael'Gar]] is found at the western end of the Dark Iron Highway. |
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| − | *[[Lord Roccor]] appears in the open area adjacent to the Detention Block. (Rare-spawn boss prior to [[patch 1.10.0]]) |
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| − | *[[Houndmaster Grebmar]] hangs out with his dogs underneath the arena. |
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| − | *[[Pyromancer Loregrain]] near F.F.F.'s statue. (Rare-spawn boss prior to [[patch 1.10.0]]) |
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| − | *[[Lord Incendius]] guards the Black Anvil, at the eastern end of the Dark Iron Highway. |
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| − | *[[Warder Stilgiss]] guards the Black Vault with his [[darkhound]] [[Verek]] . |
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| − | *[[Fineous Darkvire]] wanders the Halls of Crafting. |
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| − | *[[General Angerforge]] can be found down some stairs to the south of the Manufactory. |
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| − | *[[Golem Lord Argelmach]] is found in the Manufactory. |
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| − | *[[Hurley Blackbreath]], [[Ribbly Screwspigot]], [[Phalanx]], and [[Plugger Spazzring]] are found in the Grim Guzzler. |
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| − | *[[Ambassador Flamelash]] resides alone in the Chamber of Enchantment. |
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| − | *[[The Seven]] ghosts are found in the Summoners' Tomb. The individual ghosts are: [[Anger'rel]], [[Hate'rel]], [[Dope'rel]], [[Seeth'rel]], [[Vile'rel]], [[Gloom'rel]], and [[Doom'rel]] |
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| − | *[[Magmus]] can be found in the Iron Hall. |
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| − | *[[Emperor Dagran Thaurissan]] and [[Princess Moira Bronzebeard]] can be found in the Emperor's Seat. |
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| − | ===Rare bosses=== |
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| − | These characters are just as tough as the common bosses, but do not appear in every trip to this instance. |
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| − | *Once the event in the Ring of Law is activated, it will spawn one wave of non-elite monsters and then one of these mini-bosses: |
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| − | **[[Anub'shiah]] |
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| − | **[[Eviscerator]] |
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| − | **[[Gorosh the Dervish]] |
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| − | **[[Grizzle]] |
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| − | **[[Hedrum the Creeper]] |
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| − | **[[Ok'thor the Breaker]] |
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| − | *[[Panzor the Invincible]] sometimes appears in the Mold Foundry. |
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| − | *[[Coren Direbrew]], a level 73 elite that is part of a [[Brewfest]] daily quest. |
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| − | ===Neutral NPCs=== |
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| − | *[[Plugger Spazzring]], found in the Grim Guzzler, has a few interesting items to sell. The grim patrons are neutral once you enter the Grim Guzzler, however they can become enemies. |
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| − | *[[Mistress Nagmara]], found in the Grim Guzzler, has a single quest available to both Alliance and Horde. |
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| − | *[[Lokhtos Darkbargainer]], also in the Grim Guzzler, has a number of repeatable quests available at level 60 which can increase your faction rating with the [[Thorium Brotherhood]]. As your rating increases, he will also serve as a shopkeeper to sell a small selection of high-level [[alchemy]], [[blacksmithing]], [[enchanting]], [[leatherworking]], and [[tailoring]] recipes. |
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| − | *[[Kharan Mighthammer]] is imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is an intermediate quest target/quest giver in the Alliance quest chain which rewards you for killing Emperor Thaurissian. |
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| − | *[[Marshal Windsor]] is imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is an NPC/quest giver in the Alliance quest chains for Onyxia attunement. |
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| − | *[[Commander Gor'shak]] is also imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is a quest target/giver for the Horde quest chain involving killing Emperor Thaurissian. |
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| − | ===Dark Iron=== |
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| − | {{seealso|Blackrock Depths Dark Iron stealth mining guide}} |
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| − | Blackrock Depths is one of the two places where [[Dark Iron]] ore can be mined reliably, the other location being [[Molten Core]]. Since patch [[1.7]], dark iron ore nodes have begun to appear rarely in the [[Burning Steppes]] and the [[Searing Gorge]]. Blackrock Depths is also the location of the Black Forge and the Black Anvil. The Black Forge is the only place where dark iron ore can be smelted into bars. The [[Black Anvil]] is required for most crafting recipes that require dark iron bars. As such, a run in BRD is essential to almost any [[blacksmithing]] or [[engineering]] work which uses that rare metal. |
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| − | ===Blacksmithing=== |
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| − | Scattered around Blackrock Depths are [http://thottbot.com/?n=101610 Blacksmithing Plans] which appear as scrolls that can be clicked on with a gear icon. Only a high level Blacksmith should click on these plans, if anyone without high level blacksmithing attempts to use them ''the plans will be destroyed''. Opening the scroll will give you one of the following BoP plans: |
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| − | * Plans: [[Dark Iron Mail]] |
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| − | * Plans: [[Dark Iron Shoulders]] |
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| − | As mentioned, anyone can click on the [http://thottbot.com/?n=101610 Blacksmithing Plans] but without the proper skill you will destroy the plans. Also, the plans within are BoP so you may want to roll before using them if you have multiple smiths. |
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| − | Places to find different plans: |
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| − | * Beside [[Golem Lord Argelmach]] in a room inside the manufactory |
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| − | * In the manufactory on a bench on the right |
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| − | * In the room before the 7 ghosts, beside the stairs |
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| − | * Near [[General Angerforge]] on a table |
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| − | * On a wall shelf in the northwest corner of the East Garrison area's upper level |
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| − | ===Engineering=== |
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| − | Several engineering schematics are available only in the Depths. |
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| − | * Schematic: [[Field Repair Bot 74A]]: appears as a scroll on the ground near Golem Lord Argelmach. |
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| − | * Schematic: [[World Enlarger]]: drops from the weapon technicians in the Manufactory. |
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| − | * Schematic: [[Gnomish Alarm-O-Bot]]: drops from the weapon technicians in the Manufactory. |
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| − | * Schematic: [[Dark Iron Rifle]]: drops from the doomforge craftsmen in the Manufactory. |
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| − | * Schematic: [[Goblin Jumper Cables XL]]: drops from Plugger Spazzring. |
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| − | See [[Blackrock Depths loot]]. |
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| − | == Patch changes == |
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| − | * {{Patch 2.4.3|note=The [[Grim Guzzler]] underwent minor renovations and now houses several new NPCs and vendored items.}} |
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| − | * {{Patch 1.10.0|note=Blackrock Depths now allows a maximum of five players.}} |
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| − | **Capped at ten players. |
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| − | **The doors to the Lyceum will now re-open after Magmus has been killed. |
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| − | **Mind Flay and Cripple will now work on Blackrock Depths bosses.}} |
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Revision as of 11:06, 20 January 2012
"Damaged Apprentice Journal" is a book in Dalaran which can spawn in place of The Schools of Arcane Magic.[52.2, 54.8]
Contents
Damaged Apprentice Journal
<The majority of the book's pages are missing or soiled beyond recovery. A few of the early entries and the name 'Darius Orion' are still legible.>
Dec. 2 of the Year 20
The cold this year has been particularly cruel. I find that no matter how many layers I wear under my robes, the frost cuts deep into my bones. The masters say that it will pass but I have trouble believing that at times.
A small group of workers from an outlying farm near Andorhal were brought in this morning and taken to the infirmary within the Violet Citadel. I do not know much about what ails them but I overheard one of them complaining about weakness and nausea. I hope the masters choose me to aid them in working to treat the farmers.
2 hours later
What luck! One of the masters informed me that I will be working with the men who were brought in from Andorhal earlier. I intend to make good use of this opportunity to show how far I have come in my studies.
6 hours later
This is not turning out to be quite as glorious as I had planned. The farmers' conditions have deteriorated quickly in their short time here. One has developed irritated boils covering large portions of his skin. I have treated the most seriously afflicted with some of the most powerful herbs and poultices available in the citadel. There should be some noticeable improvement within the next few hours.
10 hours later
The situation has quickly gotten out of control. all of the subjects are now covered in lesions which leak yellow-green fluid. All but a few that are awake alternate between complaints of paralyzing numbness and burning aches in their joints. All of the subjects are showing a milky coloring in their eyes.
Our attempts to slow the progress of the illness have been unsuccessful. Word has spread among the apprentices that this disease may be magical in nature: the masters were quick to quash the rumors. Many of the working with on this project have excused themselves for fear that the disease is contagious and capable of penetrating our personal wards.
I excused myself to take a walk out on one of the terraces to clear my thoughts. I could not have been outside for more than a couple minutes when I had to run back inside. My hands and feet had gone numb and my nose and ears were showing the symptoms of mild exposure to frostbite. I will have to be more careful next time.
13 Hours Later
Light Save us.
The subjects have begun severe hemorrhaging from the eyes and ears. The masters believe they will all be dead within the hour. All attempts to halt the progress of the disease have failed. I have done what I can to ease their pain. I only hope that we can learn what we need from them after their deaths. No one should suffer as these men have suffered. I plan to say with them until the end.
To make matters worse one of the guards found the body of a first year apprentice in the gardens. It has not been confirmed yet but the rumors are that he froze to death. I do not think it has been this cold here in Dalaran in decades, if ever.
18 Hours Later
The farmers from Andorhal are dead, I thought they would finally be at peace but I was wrong. Only a few minutes after the last one breathed his last breath something horrifying happened. Their disease riddled corpses somehow animated and began clawing at myself and the other mages in the infirmary. Once the initial confusion passed one of the masters organized a force to deal with the animated bodies. The undead quickly fell to our combined arcane might.
There were minimal casualties. A few of the apprentices had been scratched; one had a nasty bite that required stitches. Shortly afterward guards arrived and escorted myself and the other apprentices to our rooms. I tried to learn what was going on but they would not answer me. As we were being led through the halls to our rooms we passed by several troupes of guards with weapons drawn and readied. Is this what war feels like?
After I was brought to my room I was told to lock the door and not come out until I was told by a master personally that it was safe to leave. What is going on? Has the world gone mad?
24 Hours Later
I have been awake for over twenty-four hours now. I am exhausted but my room is too cold to sleep. I managed to complete a sending and contact a couple of the other apprentices who are trapped in their rooms. Through them I was able to learn what has the citadel on high alert. The masters are organizing search parties to locate the necromancer who was responsible for animating the corpses of the diseases farmers.
There has not been a practicing necromancer in Dalaran since Kel'Thuzad. I hope the monster responsible for the horrors I have seen today is brought to justice soon.
38 Hours Later
The quarantine has been lifted and we apprentices are finally allowed to leave our rooms. The necromancer responsible for animating the dead farmers was never caught but the masters are confident that he is not within the citadel or anywhere near Dalaran.
We have resumed our efforts to learn more about the disease. Work has been slow due to most of the bodies having been obliterated. The masters have called in Lady Jaina Proudmoore to aid in our research. She will teleport here by the end of the day. I hear she is quite beautiful; hopefully working with Lady Proudmoore will help me keep my mind off of this damned cold.
<The journal is too badly damaged to read beyond this point.>
Other Notes
It may have been written by Apprentice Darius. A small clue to support this is that throughout the journal he mentions cold many times, one of the original two items Darius sold was the pattern to create 
[The Frozen Eye], which may be a reference to the cold.