Shimmering Expanse

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Shimmering Expanse
Level: 80-82
Government	None
Location	Vashj'ir

Map of the Shimmering Expanse

Shimmering Expanse is the second zone in the undersea region known as Vashj'ir. It is the stronghold of the naga empire within the area. Besides the wide variety of plant and marine life there are also many mysterious wonders such as Nespirah. This zone is home to the ancient Ruins of Vashj'ir. Players will learn about the ruins, and what befell them, as well as interesting factoids about Queen Azshara and Lady Vashj's mother.

History

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Getting There

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Players make their way to the Shimmering Expanse as part of the overall Vashj'ir quest progression that begins in the Kelp Forest. The quest Across the Great Divide has players swim across the abyss into the cave opening that leads into the Shimmering Expanse. The cave mouth is located to the west of the Holding Pens in the Kelp Forest, across the abyss.

Geography

The Shimmering Expanse is a large piece of southern Vashj'ir. It consists of mainly the Ruins of Vashj'ir now in ruins, as well as the demi-god Nespirah. There are plenty of caves with air pockets in them that act as quest hubs for players.

Maps and subregions

Map of the Shimmering Expanse

Travel Hubs

As all the Flight Master's in Vashj'ir, these too are Seahorses.

Flight Paths

Area	Faction
Legion's Rest	Horde
Silver Tide Hollow	Neutral (Earthen Ring)
Tranguil Wash	Alliance

Regions Adjacent to the Shimmering Expanse

Zone Name	Level Range	Direction
Kelp Forest	80-82	North
Abyssal Depths	80-82	West

Notable Characters

Main article: Shimmering Expanse NPCs

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In the Shimmering Expanse, players will encounter visions of the past, revealing necessary information about the great battle that took place at the Ruins of Vashj'ir. This includes information about Queen of the Naga, Azshara, as well as Lady Vashj. Players also take control of a mysterious naga known as the Naz'jar Battlemaiden, in the service of Lady Naz'jar and Lady Sira'kess.

Players also encounter the Earthen Ring shaman, Erunak Stonespeaker, as well as the Earthen Ring shaman Earthmender Duarn whom they help to free Nespirah from the naga.

Quests

Main article: Shimmering Expanse quests

Resources

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Wild Creatures

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External links

• Wowhead
• WoWDB