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|loc=[[Plaguewood]], [[Eastern Plaguelands]]
  
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|pop=25,000 (almost all undead)
  
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|race={{Race|Human}}<br />{{Race|Cultist}}<br />{{Scourge Race}}
  
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|boss=[[Balnazzar]] (Main Gate)<br />[[Baron Rivendare]] (Service Entrance)
  
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<div class="title">Scarlet Stratholme</div>
  
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{{Scarlet Stratholme}}
  
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<div class="title">Undead Stratholme</div>
  
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{{Undead Stratholme}}
  
 
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== As a quest objective ==
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The [[city]] of '''Stratholme'''{{coords|27|8|Eastern Plaguelands}} (pronounced ˈstrathːhɔlm<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bePzOaNxKwo#t=7m28s YouTube - Let's Play Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos 13 - Uther Arrives]</ref>) was the northernmost and second most populous city of the kingdom of [[Lordaeron]], and is the city where the [[Order of the Silver Hand]] was founded. Today, Stratholme is the [[Scourge]]'s [[capital]] in [[Lordaeron]]. The mad [[Arthas Menethil|Prince Arthas]] ravaged Stratholme in the [[Third War]] and the [[undead]] moved in soon after. Stratholme burns to this day, and its districts have been split between the overzealous [[Scarlet Crusade]] led by [[Saidan Dathrohan|Grand Crusader Dathrohan]], and the Scourge forces led by the death knight [[Baron Rivendare]].
  
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This item is an objective of [[Quest:The Bloodsail Buccaneers (4)]].
   
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==History==
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== As an object ==
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[[File:Oldstrath.jpg|thumb|Old Stratholme]]
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[[Image:Bloodsail Orders.jpg|thumb]]
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[[File:oldstratholme.jpg|thumb|Old Stratholme]]
  
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[[File:stratholmewar3.jpg|thumb|Stratholme in Warcraft III.]]
  
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[[File:Stratholme Ruins Lordaeron Flag.jpg|thumb|Stratholme burning]]
  
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[[File:Stratholmecomic.jpg|thumb|Stratholme in the Ashbringer comic.]]
  
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Stratholme was the second largest human city in [[Lordaeron]], matched only by the [[Capital City|capital]]. At the beginning of the [[Second War]], Stratholme, specifically the [[Alonsus Chapel]], was the location where the Archbishop [[Alonsus Faol]] founded the holy Order of the [[Knights of the Silver Hand]], and indoctrinated its first five members, including [[Uther]] the Lightbringer and [[Saidan Dathrohan]].
  
   
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The '''Bloodsail Orders''' can be found in one of two places in [[Stranglethorn Vale]].
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The original Stratholme was a port town built on the northeast edge of [[Darrowmere Lake]]. Stratholme was the chief source of Alliance oil in the north. During the Second War, it was preparing to deliver massive amounts of [[Oil]] to the kingdoms in western Lordaeron. The [[Horde]] sabotaged its [[Refinery|refineries]] and [[platform]]s to halt their shipment, and destroyed the city. With the destruction of Stratholme, the [[Alliance]] supply lines to [[Quel'Thalas]] were severed.<ref>''[[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness]]''</ref>
  
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===Between wars===
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==Contains==
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Stratholme was apparently rebuilt in landlocked northern Lordaeron after the Second War. In its glory days, it housed nearly 25,000 people,<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', 188.</ref> and included many well known buildings, from the glorious keep to [[Fras Siabi]]'s famous tobacco shop.
  
   
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Pay attention to these here words closely, me hearties, for we only got one shot at [[Booty Bay]].
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The city was also where the one of the original [[paladins]], [[Tirion Fordring]], was tried for treason against the Alliance for defending the orc [[Eitrigg]]. The trial was conducted by Uther the Lightbringer himself and overseen by various leaders of the Alliance. Tirion was found guilty, stripped of his powers (unsuccessfully), and was exiled from the Alliance lands. The following day the city came under attack by a small but well trained band of [[orc]]s under the command of the young warchief [[Thrall]], determined to save Eitrigg. Admist the chaos Tirion and Eitrigg escaped into the countryside.
  
   
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I've sent Ol' Dunken scouting to the north and told him to wait for the signal.
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===Third War===
  
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Just before the [[Third War]] the [[Plague]] reached Stratholme in infected shipments of grain, most likely from [[Andorhal]]. The populace, unaware of the plague, baked and consumed the infected grain. The [[dreadlord]] [[Mal'Ganis]] was silently overseeing the operation.
 
   
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The [[Damsel's Luck]] will drop anchor off the southern cape for purposes of supply. [[Captain Stillwater]], the little shorty, is to have his crew prepare to haul up all the plundered loot. I'm sure [[Brutus]], that blockhead, will be on top of things.
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Soon after, as the first undead started to rise, Prince [[Arthas]] and a contingent of soldiers arrived at Stratholme, but realized that the city had already been infected. Arthas thought that the only way of keeping the plagued (but not yet turned) citizens out of the hands of Mal'Ganis was by killing them. Most of the soldiers, including [[Uther]] the Lightbringer and [[Jaina Proudmoore]] chose not to help Arthas, thinking his purge was madness. Arthas and some soldiers, however, went on, and the city's population was almost [[Culling of Stratholme|completely massacred]] by them, along with the undead. Arthas confronted Mal'Ganis inside the city, but the dreadlord told him to seek him out in [[Northrend]], fleeing from the site. The majority of the few survivors left with [[Jaina Proudmoore]].
 
   
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I want [[Captain Keelhaul]] to bring The [[Riptide]] up to shore from the southeast. We'll send his crew in on foot when the signal is given.
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Stratholme was later taken under the control of the [[Undead Scourge]]. After the end of the war, when Arthas was called back to Northrend, the [[lich]] overlord [[Kel'Thuzad]] established Stratholme as his capital and positioned his floating fortress, the [[Necropolis Naxxramas]], above the ruined city.
  
   
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That big lug, [[Garr Salthoof|Salthoof]], can take the men in swinging. I want the black spot placed on [[Revilgaz]] and [[Seahorn]]. Send 'em right to the bottom of the sea for all I care.
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===Today===
  
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Stratholme is quite possibly the largest stronghold held by the [[Scourge]] in all of Lordaeron. Leading Scourge forces in the city below is a former noble turned [[death knight]] by the name of [[Baron Rivendare]], who coordinates the efforts of the [[Lich King]] in the [[Plaguelands]], where he constantly battles the force of the [[Argent Dawn]]. [[Kel'Thuzad]] raised undead structures among the human ruins. Undead and necromancers control the city while gargoyles and frost wyrms patrol the sky. Noxious orange mist oozes from the buildings and poisons living creatures, transforming them into servants of the Scourge. Kel'Thuzad's rule here is absolute, and from here he stretches his skeletal hands to control the surrounding plaguelands.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 20.</ref>
  
   
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You blokes are responsible for salvaging anything that might be of use for our little project with [[Edwin VanCleef|VanCleef]] in the [[Deadmines]].
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Some consider Stratholme to be one of the most dangerous places in [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] outside of Northrend. Today the city houses a few hundred [[Scarlet Crusade]] warriors from the Crimson Legion who fight against the thousands of undead.
 
   
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I'll give the order for [[Ironpatch]] to fire the guns. The artillery barrage will keep any [[Blackwater Raiders|Blackwater]] ships from leaving or entering the port.
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:''Once the jewel of northern Lordaeron, the city of Stratholme is where Prince Arthas turned against his mentor, [[Uther Lightbringer]], and slaughtered hundreds of his own subjects who were believed to have contracted the dreaded [[plague]] of undeath. Arthas' downward spiral and ultimate surrender to the Lich King soon followed. The broken city is now inhabited by the undead Scourge -- led by the powerful lich, Kel'Thuzad. A contingent of [[Scarlet Crusade]]rs, led by Grand Crusader [[Dathrohan]], also holds a portion of the ravaged city. The two sides are locked in constant, violent combat. Those adventurers brave (or foolish) enough to enter Stratholme will be forced to contend with both factions before long. It is said that the city is guarded by three massive watchtowers, as well as powerful [[necromancer]]s, [[banshee]]s and [[abomination]]s. There have also been reports of a malefic [[Death Knight]] riding atop an unholy steed, dispensing indiscriminate wrath on all those who venture within the realm of the Scourge.''
  
   
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After The [[Crimson Veil]] has unloaded her guns, I'll bring her alongside The Riptide for support and provide reserves as needed.
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===Cataclysm===
  
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The gate between Festival Lane and Elder's Square will be permanently closed, officially splitting Stratholme into two dungeons. It will also be retuned for a lower level range (42 - 52 for the Main Gate, 46 - 56 for the Service Entrance). In addition, the gates at the Main Gate instance portals will not close behind you after zoning in. The fires within the city are still burning, and can be seen from the air.
  
   
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Once Salthoof and his boys have fired the town and all hands are on deck, we set sail and give the Bay one more shelling from the [[Savage Coast]] for good measure.
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Ths storyline and quests are also evolving to reflect the progression of Wrath of the Lich King:
  
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*Balnazzar has been defeated by adventurers. When he returned he killed every member of the Scarlet Crusade he found and raised them into undeath, calling them The Risen.
  
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*Baron Rivendare has been replaced by Lord Aurius Rivendare.
  
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*NPCs such as Crusade Commander Eligor Dawnbringer will assist adventurers in the fight, and settle Argent Crusade bases as the dungeon progresses.
  
   
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--[[Fleet Master Firallon|Fleet-Master Firallon]]
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==Geography==
  
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===Maps and subregions===
  
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==External links==
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File:WorldMap-Stratholme1.jpg|Living side
  
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File:WorldMap-Stratholme2.jpg|Undead side
  
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File:StratholmeWithShops.jpg|Atlas map showing various shops that were in Stratholme.
  
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{| class="darktable"
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| [[Alonsus Chapel]]{{·}} [[The Crimson Throne]]{{·}} [[Crusaders' Square]]{{·}} [[Elders' Square]]{{·}} [[Festival Lane]]{{·}} [[The Gauntlet]]{{·}} [[The Hall of Lights]]{{·}} [[The Hoard]]{{·}} [[King's Square]]{{·}} [[Market Row]]{{·}} [[The Scarlet Bastion]]{{·}} [[The Slaughter House]]{{·}} [[Slaughter Square]]
  
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==Dungeon denizens==
  
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[[File:Stratholme bosses.jpg|thumb|340px|Stratholme pre-Cataclysm bosses]]
  
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[[File:Stratholme_removed_bosses.jpg|thumb|265px|Stratholme removed boss]]
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Abomination}} [[Abomination]]s
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Banshee}} [[Banshee]]s
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Beetle}} [[Beetle]]s
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|CryptFiend}} [[Crypt fiend]]s
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|DeathKnight}} [[Death knight]]s (one, [[Baron Rivendare]])
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Demonhunter}} [[Demonhunter]]s (formerly one, [[Atiesh]])
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Dreadlord}} [[Dreadlord]]s (one, [[Balnazzar]])
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Gargoyle}} [[Gargoyle]]s
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} [[Ghost]]s
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghoul}} [[Ghoul]]s
  
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*{{Race|Human}}s
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Lich|Male}} [[Lich]]es (formerly one, [[Balzaphon]])
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Larva}} [[Larva]]e (critters)
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Rat}} [[Rat]]s (critters)
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|SkeletalWarrior}} [[Skeletal warrior]]s
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Skeleton}} [[Skeleton]]s
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Wight}} [[Wight]]s (one, [[Magistrate Barthilas]])
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Wraith}} [[Wraith]]s
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Zombie}} [[Zombie]]s
  
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;King's Square
  
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*<s>{{RaceIcon|Lich|Male}} {{NPC||Balzaphon}}</s> ([[Scourge Invasion]])
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Undead|Male}} {{NPC||Fras Siabi}} (Summoned)
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} {{NPC||Postmaster Malown}} (Summoned)
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} {{NPC||Stratholme Courier}}
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|SkeletalMage}} {{NPC||Skul}} (rare)
  
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*{{NPC||Broken Cadaver}}
  
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*{{NPC||Eye of Naxxramas}}
  
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*{{NPC||Ghostly Citizen}}
  
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*{{NPC||Mangled Cadaver}}
  
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*{{NPC||Patchwork Horror}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plague Ghoul}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Insect}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Maggot}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Rat}}
  
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*{{NPC||Ravaged Cadaver}}
  
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*{{NPC||Rockwing Gargoyle}}
  
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*{{NPC||Skeletal Berserker}}
  
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*{{NPC||Skeletal Guardian}}
  
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*{{NPC||Spectral Citizen}}
  
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*{{NPC||Spiteful Phantom}}
  
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*{{NPC||Undead Postman}}
  
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;Market Row
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} {{NPC||Hearthsinger Forresten}} (Rare)
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} {{NPC||Postmaster Malown}} (Summoned)
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Wraith}} {{NPC||The Unforgiven}}
  
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*{{NPC||Eye of Naxxramas}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plague Ghoul}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Insect}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Maggot}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Rat}}
  
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*{{NPC||Ravaged Cadaver}}
  
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*{{NPC||Rockwing Gargoyle}}
  
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*{{NPC||Skeletal Berserker}}
  
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*{{NPC||Skeletal Guardian}}
  
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*{{NPC||Spectral Citizen}}
  
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*{{NPC||Spiteful Phantom}}
  
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*{{NPC||Undead Postman}}
  
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;Crusaders' Square
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} {{NPC||Postmaster Malown}} (Summoned)
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghoul}} {{NPC||Timmy the Cruel}}
  
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*{{NPC||Crimson Conjuror}}
  
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*{{NPC||Crimson Gallant}}
  
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*{{NPC||Crimson Guardsman}}
  
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*{{NPC||Crimson Initiate}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Insect}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Maggot}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Rat}}
  
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*{{NPC||Skeletal Berserker}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC||Archivist Galford}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC||Malor the Zealous}}
  
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*{{NPC||Crimson Conjuror}}
  
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;The Hall of Lights
  
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*{{NPC||Crimson Battle Mage}}
  
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*{{NPC||Crimson Gallant}}
  
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*{{NPC||Crimson Guardsman}}
  
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*{{NPC||Crimson Initiate}}
  
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*{{NPC||Skeletal Berserker}}
  
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*{{NPC||Skeletal Guardian}}
  
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*{{NPC||Summoned Water Elemental}}
  
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;The Hoard
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC||Cannon Master Willey}}
  
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*{{NPC||Crimson Defender}}
  
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*{{NPC||Crimson Gallant}}
  
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;The Crimson Throne
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Dreadlord}} {{NPC||Balnazzar}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC||Grand Crusader Dathrohan}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Undead|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Undead|Female}} {{NPC||Jarien and Sothos}} (Summoned)
  
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;Festival Lane
  
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*<s>{{RaceIconExt|Demonhunter}} {{NPC||Atiesh|Hand of Sargeras}}</s> ([[Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian|Atiesh]] quest chain)
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} {{NPC||Postmaster Malown}} (Summoned)
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|SkeletalMage}} {{NPC||Skul}} (rare)
  
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*{{NPC||Broken Cadaver}}
  
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*{{NPC||Eye of Naxxramas}}
  
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*{{NPC||Ghostly Citizen}}
  
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*{{NPC||Mangled Cadaver}}
  
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*{{NPC||Patchwork Horror}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plague Ghoul}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Insect}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Maggot}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Rat}}
  
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*{{NPC||Ravaged Cadaver}}
  
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*{{NPC||Rockwing Gargoyle}}
  
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*{{NPC||Skeletal Berserker}}
  
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*{{NPC||Skeletal Guardian}}
  
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*{{NPC||Spectral Citizen}}
  
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*{{NPC||Spiteful Phantom}}
  
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*{{NPC||Undead Postman}}
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Wight}} {{NPC||Magistrate Barthilas}}
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} {{NPC||Postmaster Malown}} (Summoned)
  
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*{{NPC||Mangled Cadaver}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Insect}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Maggot}}
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} {{NPC||Aelmar the Vanquisher}} (Summoned)
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{NPC||Aurius}} (Summoned)
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} {{NPC||Gregor the Justiciar}} (Summoned)
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} {{NPC||Nemas the Arbiter}} (Summoned)
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} {{NPC||Vicar Hieronymus}} (Summoned)
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Banshee}} {{NPC||Baroness Anastari}}
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|SkeletalWarrior}} {{NPC||Black Guard Swordsmith}} (Summoned)
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Wight}} {{NPC||Magistrate Barthilas}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Cultist|Male}} {{NPC||Maleki the Pallid}}
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|CryptFiend}} {{NPC||Nerub'enkan}}
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Gargoyle}} {{NPC||Stonespine}} (Rare)
  
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*{{NPC||Crypt Beast}}
  
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*{{NPC||Crypt Crawler}}
  
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*{NPC||Eye of Naxxramas}}
  
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*{{NPC||Fleshflayer Ghoul}}
  
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*{NPC||Ghoul Ravener}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plague Ghoul}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Insect}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Maggot}}
  
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*{{NPC||Plagued Rat}}
  
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*{{NPC||Rockwing Gargoyle}}
  
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*{{NPC||Rockwing Screecher}}
  
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*{{NPC||Shrieking Banshee}}
  
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*{{NPC||Skeletal Servant}}
  
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*{{NPC||Thuzadin Necromancer}}
  
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*{{NPC||Thuzadin Shadowcaster}}
  
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*{{NPC||Undead Scarab}}
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Abomination}} {{NPC||Ramstein the Gorger}}
  
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==Summary==
  
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[[File:Stratholme gates.jpg|thumb|The gates of Stratholme.]]
  
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On first entering Stratholme through the main entrance, the gate closes. Therefore, the only way out is to fight your way to the service entrance (the key to which is held by Magistrate Barthilas), also known as the "back door", or use a hearthstone or mage portal to get out. Teleporting out is also possible through the dungeon finder, if it was used to form your group. If someone is already at the service entrance, they can use the [[lever]] to open the gate and let others in. Another way to do this is duel, then aggro nearby hostiles (or just aggro monsters from the start), and slip through the door in ghost from, and resurrect on the other side.
  
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Stratholme is basically divided into two parts, though the boundaries are somewhat vague. Scarlet Side or "Live Side", which goes from the main entrance into the Scarlet Crusade-controlled citadel, and Scourge Side or "Undead Side", which can also be accessed from the main entrance, but more commonly through the Service Entrance (which requires a [[Key to the City|key]] or Lockpicking 300) to the Scourge slaughterhouse. However, both "sides" are part of the same instance and players can complete both tracks. When using the [[dungeon finder]] the end boss, and thus the side of Stratholme your party needs to clear, is determined by the entrance you are ported to. The main gate will lead to the Live Side, while the service entrance will lead to the Undead Side. Players can complete the other side as well, but will not earn credit for completing the dungeon until they destroy the end boss of the appropriate side. The {{achievement|Stratholme (achievement)|Stratholme}} achievement requires completion of both sides, but this can be accomplished during separate runs.
  
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Engineers can blast their way through the Service Entrance using Seaforium ({{loot|common|Powerful Seaforium Charge}} or better), and blacksmiths a skeleton key ({{loot|uncommon|Arcanite Skeleton Key}} or better). However, if you do, remember to take two charges with you, as there are two doors to open.
  
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To get to Baron Rivendare, the 3 Ash'ari Crystals must be toppled. These Crystals are guarded by 3 of the bosses: [[Baroness Anastari]], [[Nerub'enkan]] and [[Maleki the Pallid]]. Kill them, and all the trash mobs inside the ziggurats they guard, and the Crystals will be toppled, allowing you entry to the Slaughterhouse where Baron Rivendare waits.
  
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===Scarlet side===
  
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[[File:Scarlet.jpg|thumb|The Scarlet Bastion]]
  
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*'''Also known as:''' FD Strat, Strat Scarlet, Strat Light, Scarlet Strath, Strath Live, Living Strat, Liveside, Hu(man) Strat, West Strat, SM Strat
  
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*'''Enemy Level Range:''' 55&ndash;62
  
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*'''End Boss:''' [[Saidan Dathrohan|Grand Crusader Dathrohan]]/[[Balnazzar]]
  
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*'''Mini Bosses:'''
  
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**[[Malor the Zealous]]
  
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**[[Archivist Galford]]
  
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**[[Cannon Master Willey]]
  
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**[[Timmy the Cruel]]
  
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**[[Hearthsinger Forresten]]
  
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**[[The Unforgiven]]
  
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**[[Skul]]
  
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**[[Stratholme Courier]]
  
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**[[Balzaphon]] ([[Scourge Invasion]] only, disappeared after it ended)
  
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*'''Triggered Boss'''
  
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**[[Fras Siabi]]
  
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***Opening up his tobacco box for the quest.
  
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**[[Postmaster Malown]]
  
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***Opening up various mailboxes with their corresponding keys.
  
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**[[Crimson Hammersmith]]
  
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***Clicking on a parchment named "Blacksmith Plans" will trigger the Hammersmith. The plans can appear in at least 2 known locations:
  
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***#On the floor in the Hoard area before Cannon Master Willey
  
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***#On a bench in the alcoves occupied by Archivist Galford
  
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**[[Atiesh]] ([[Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian|Atiesh]] quest chain, removed)
  
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***Summoned by using {{loot|legendary|Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian (quest)|Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian}} on "consecrated earth." Atiesh is a boss-level NPC unlike the other bosses in Stratholme.
  
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*{{questlong|neutral|60|The Restless Souls (1)|The Restless Souls}} ''Given by [[Caretaker Alen]] in [[Light's Hope Chapel]], this is outside of the instance and can be done solo.''
  
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**{{questlong|neutral|60D|The Restless Souls (2)|The Restless Souls}} ''Given by [[Egan]] in [[Terrordale]], enters Stratholme.''
  
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*{{questlong|neutral|60D|Of Love and Family}} ''This is part eight of a ten part quest chain started by [[Tirion Fordring]] on the banks of the Thondroril River in the Eastern Plaguelands. Look for the painting in the room with [[Archivist Galford]].''
  
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*{{questlong|neutral|60D|The Great Fras Siabi}} ''Stand alone quest given by [[Smokey LaRue]] in [[Light's Hope Chapel]] in the Eastern Plaguelands.''
  
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*{{questlong|neutral|60D|The Archivist}} ''Given by [[Duke Nicholas Zverenhoff]] in [[Light's Hope Chapel]] in the Eastern Plaguelands.''
  
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**{{questlong|neutral|60D|The Truth Comes Crashing Down}} ''After you've turned in the quest to kill [[Archivist Galford]], [[Balnazzar]] will drop his head when he is killed, starting this quest.''
  
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===Undead side===
  
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[[File:Stratholme(1).jpg|thumb|Festival Lane]]
  
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[[File:The slaughterhouse.jpg|thumb|The Slaughterhouse — where Baron Rivendare dwells.]]
  
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*'''Also known as:''' BD Strat, Undead Strat, Deadside, Scourge Strat, Baron side, UD Strat, Baron Run, Strat UD, East Strat, Strat Dead
  
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*'''End Boss:''' [[Baron Rivendare]]
  
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**[[Magistrate Barthilas]] (drops [[Key to the City|key to Scourge side]])
  
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**[[Baroness Anastari]]
  
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**[[Nerub'enkan]]
  
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**[[Maleki the Pallid]]
  
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**[[Ramstein the Gorger]]
  
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**[[Stonespine]] (Rare Spawn)
  
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*'''Triggered Boss'''
  
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**[[Postmaster Malown]]
  
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***Opening up various mailboxes with their corresponding keys.
  
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**[[Magistrate Barthilas]]
  
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***If entering through the Service Entrance, he will run to the end of the Gauntlet and be fought there, instead of Elder's Square where he is fought when entering through the Main Gate.
  
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**[[Black Guard Swordsmith]]
  
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***The Black Guard Swordsmith is triggered by clicking on some blacksmithing plans on the floor to the right of the stairs of the First [[Ziggurat]]. Baroness Anastari is at the top of the stairs.
  
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**[[Aurius]], [[Aelmar the Vanquisher]] [[Gregor the Justiciar]], [[Vicar Hieronymus]] and [[Nemas the Arbiter]]
  
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***Aurius turns hostile when using {{loot|common|Extinguishing Mixture}} for the Horde quest, {{quest|True Masters of the Light (3)|True Masters of the Light}}, and the other paladins are summoned during the encounter.
  
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[[File:Stratholme.jpg|thumb|The streets of Stratholme.]]
  
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*{{questlong|neutral|60|The Medallion of Faith}} ''To activate this quest, you need to have collected a [[Medallion of Faith]] from the strongbox behind [[Malor the Zealous]] on the Scarlet Side. Give this Medallion to [[Aurius]] in the chapel at the beginning of the Undead side. When you fight [[Baron Rivendare]], [[Aurius]] will appear and help you in the fight. Once the battle is over, you'll be able to chose your reward.''
  
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*{{questlong|Neutral|60D|Doctor Theolen Krastinov, the Butcher}} Given by [[Eva Sarkhoff]] in [[Caer Darrow]] in the [[Western Plaguelands]], takes you into the [[Scholomance]].
  
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**{{questlong|Neutral|60D|Krastinov's Bag of Horrors}}
  
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***{{questlong|Neutral|60D|Kirtonos the Herald}} Upon completing this quest you will receive the [[Spectral Essence]], a trinket that allows you to speak with the ghosts at Caer Darrow. This offers several benefits, including the ability to purchase the recipe for [[Major Mana Potion]]s, and the continuation of the quest chain.
  
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****{{questlong|Neutral|60+|The Human, Ras Frostwhisper}} Given by [[Magistrate Marduke]] in [[Caer Darrow]] in the [[Western Plaguelands]], takes you to [[Stromgarde]] in the [[Arathi Highlands]].
  
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*****{{questlong|Neutral|60+|The Dying, Ras Frostwhisper}} Takes you to [[Light's Hope Chapel]] in the [[Eastern Plaguelands]].
  
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******{{questlong|Neutral|60D|Menethil's Gift}} Given by [[Leonid Barthalomew the Revered]], enters Stratholme. Once [[Baron Rivendare]] is dead, use the item in the symbol on the floor.
  
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*******{{questlong|Neutral|60+|Menethil's Gift (2)|Menethil's Gift}} Back to Barthalomew.
  
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********{{questlong|Neutral|60+|Soulbound Keepsake}} Back to Marduke.
  
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*********{{questlong|Neutral|60D|The Lich, Ras Frostwhisper}} Back into the [[Scholomance]].
  
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*{{questlong|neutral|60D|The Flesh Does Not Lie}} ''Given by [[Betina Bigglezink]] in [[Light's Hope Chapel]]. A simple collection quest. Almost any enemy in Undead Strat, and most undead on the scarlet side will drop the plagued flesh samples.''
  
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**{{questlong|neutral|60D|The Active Agent}} ''This is the follow-up to {{quest|The Flesh Does Not Lie|The Flesh Does Not Lie}}. The reward upgrades your [[Argent Dawn Commission]] to offer you combat bonuses in addition to allowing the collection of [[Scourgestone]]s.''
  
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*{{questlong|neutral|60D|Above and Beyond}} ''This is a follow-up to {{quest|The Truth Comes Crashing Down|The Truth Comes Crashing Down}}. It simply requires you to kill [[Baron Rivendare]].''
  
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*{{questlong|neutral|60D|Houses of the Holy}} ''Given by [[Leonid Barthalomew the Revered]] in [[Light's Hope Chapel]]. This requires you to pick up [[Stratholme Holy Water]], which is in crates around around both sides of the instance. Most crates are corrupted and will contain rats or maggots instead, which you will have to kill. If you have a [[dwarf]] in the group, they can use the [[Treasure Finding]] racial ability to determine which crates are ''not'' corrupted.''
  
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*{{questlong|horde|60D|Ramstein}} ''This quest becomes available from [[Nathanos Blightcaller]] after completing his first two sets of quests. You must kill the abomination [[Ramstein]], who comes out of the slaughterhouse just before you fight [[Baron Rivendare]]. Loot the Head of Ramstein the Gorger from his body and hand it in to Nathanos.''
  
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*{{questclass|Horde|Paladin|60D|True Masters of the Light (3)|True Masters of the Light}} - ''Given by [[Lady Liadrin]] in [[Silvermoon]]'s [[Farstriders' Square]], this quest is the last of the [[Blood Charger]] questline. Travel to the Alonsus Chapel and extinguish the eternal flame there. You must defeat Aurius and five ghostly paladins.''
  
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*{{questlong|neutral|60D|Dead Man's Plea}} ''Given by [[Anthion Harmon]] just outside the instance, although you must have the [[Extra-Dimensional Ghost Revealer]] to interact with him. This step in the quests for the [[Dungeon Set 2]] upgrades requires you to engage [[Baron Rivendare]] in 45 minutes. See the [[Baron in 45]] guide. There is also a [[:Image:Baron45.jpg|graphic map]] displaying what and where to pull to reach the baron using the least possible time.''
  
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{{main|Stratholme loot}}
  
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[[File:Old Strat SB.jpg|thumb|The city's main cathedral, now called the [[Scarlet Bastion]].]]
  
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Stratholme is the premise of the fourth wing of the [[Caverns of Time]], set approximately six years from the present in World of Warcraft. This is actually the setting of a ''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos|Warcraft III]]'' Human campaign mission. In this instance, players are part of Prince Arthas' forces as they arrive in Stratholme, shortly before the purging of the city that eventually led to Arthas' descent into madness.
  
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*A map called Ruins of Stratholme exists for Warcraft III. Stratholme was once a bastion of Alliance power, but now it stands as a burning testament to the evil of the Scourge. Only the bravest of heroes would dare enter this ruined city, for the undead armies of [[Kel'Thuzad]] still hold sway over the haunted capital.
  
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Inv letter 15

As a quest objective

This item is an objective of Quest:The Bloodsail Buccaneers (4).

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Bloodsail Orders

The Bloodsail Orders can be found in one of two places in Stranglethorn Vale.

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Bloodsail Orders

Pay attention to these here words closely, me hearties, for we only got one shot at Booty Bay.

I've sent Ol' Dunken scouting to the north and told him to wait for the signal.

The Damsel's Luck will drop anchor off the southern cape for purposes of supply. Captain Stillwater, the little shorty, is to have his crew prepare to haul up all the plundered loot. I'm sure Brutus, that blockhead, will be on top of things.

I want Captain Keelhaul to bring The Spell nature riptide [Riptide] up to shore from the southeast. We'll send his crew in on foot when the signal is given.

That big lug, Salthoof, can take the men in swinging. I want the black spot placed on Revilgaz and Seahorn. Send 'em right to the bottom of the sea for all I care.

You blokes are responsible for salvaging anything that might be of use for our little project with VanCleef in the Deadmines.

I'll give the order for Ironpatch to fire the guns. The artillery barrage will keep any Blackwater ships from leaving or entering the port.

After The Crimson Veil has unloaded her guns, I'll bring her alongside The Riptide for support and provide reserves as needed.

Once Salthoof and his boys have fired the town and all hands are on deck, we set sail and give the Bay one more shelling from the Savage Coast for good measure.

--Fleet-Master Firallon

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