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Quest · #929
Crown of the Earth
Level 5
Requires 1
Fill the Jade Phial and bring it back to Corithras Moonrage in Dolanaar. Filled Jade Phial Description First, let me tell you more of the task you must complete. The druids in Darnassus use the water of the moonwells of Teldrassil, and their moonwell must be replenished from time to time. Using these specially crafted phials, you can collect the water of the moonwells.Take this vessel to the moonwell outside of Starbreeze Village to the east, and fill it with some of its waters, then return to m
Quest · #933
Crown of the Earth
Level 9
Requires 1
Fill the Tourmaline Phial and bring it back to Corithras Moonrage in Dolanaar. Filled Tourmaline Phial Description There is another moonwell southeast of the entrance to Darnassus, on the shores of the Pools of Arlithrien. The Sentinels are having problems patrolling the area because of attacks and the growing ill-temperedness of the Gnarlpine furbolgs.Be wary as you seek out the well, and keep your weapons close at hand. Progress At first the reports of crazed furbolg attacks were dismissed. Wh
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Quest · #934
Crown of the Earth
Level 11
Requires 1
Fill the Amethyst Phial and bring it back to Corithras Moonrage in Dolanaar. Description All was not well with Teldrassil, however. Staghelm's carefully made plans for the new World Tree had borne out as he had hoped, but there was one small problem, a problem to which many of the troubles on Teldrassil may be attributed.However, I will not get into that yet. You must visit the last moonwell, to the northwest in the Oracle Glade. Under the boughs of the Oracle Tree lies the first and most powerf
Quest · #935
Crown of the Earth
Level 11
Requires 1
Bring the Filled Vessel to Arch Druid Fandral Staghelm in Darnassus. Filled Vessel Description Without the blessings of Alexstrasza the Life-Binder and Nozdormu the Timeless, Teldrassil's growth has not been without flaw. Strange beasts have been reported arising from the very ground of the tree, and crazed furbolgs attack passing travelers.I can only hope that the solution the Arch Druid is looking for will be found quickly. I will pour all the phials you brought into this vessel, for you to de
Quest · #7383
Crown of the Earth
Level 11
Requires 1
Fill the Amethyst Phial and bring it back to Corithras Moonrage in Dolanaar. Filled Amethyst Phial Description All was not well with Teldrassil, however. Staghelm's carefully made plans for the new World Tree had borne out as he had hoped, but there was one small problem, a problem to which many of the troubles on Teldrassil may be attributed.However, I will not get into that yet. You must visit the last moonwell, to the northwest in the Oracle Glade. Under the boughs of the Oracle Tree lies the
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Quest · #40087
Crumblepoint Tower
Level 15
Requires 14
Slay 6 Tirisclaw Ravagers and 6 Tirisclaw Shadowcasters at Crumblepoint Tower before returning to Volgrin. Tirisclaw Ravager slain (6) Tirisclaw Shadowcaster slain (6) Description I have no idea how they managed to slip past our forces in Silverpine. These Worgen have come in great numbers! Without the tower in our control, our ability to monitor activity here is reduced, which is why I could use the help of an adventurer like you. Help us reclaim it.You haven't run, yet, so consider me impresse
Quest · #40176
Crumbling Allies
Level 52
Requires 45
Collect 6 Junglepaw Fangs, 3 Creeper Roots, and a Jungle Venom Gland for Euokia on Gillijim's Island. Junglepaw Fang (6)Creeper Root (3)Jungle Venom Gland Description When we first came to this island, we were greeted by hostility from all who were around us. We were seen as pirates still, and had yet to make a mark for ourselves. It was the Seer Jang'zo from the Razzari tribe who helped bring peace between us and them. For quite a while we kept a rather peaceful bond with one another. We traded
Quest · #500
Crushridge Bounty
Level 36
Requires 30
Gather 9 Dirty Knucklebones from Crushridge ogres in the Alterac Mountains. Bring them to Marshal Redpath in Southshore. Dirty Knucklebones (9) Description Crushridge ogres have dug an ogre mound up in the Alterac Mountains near the ruined city of Alterac. And my scouts tell me they've taken over those ruins as well.We can't let them get cozy up there; if they think they're safe where they are, then their next step will be to move down into the foothills, which will put them right at our front d
Quest · #504
Crushridge Warmongers
Level 40
Requires 30
Slay 15 Crushridge Warmongers, then return to Marshal Redpath in Southshore. Crushridge Warmonger slain (15) Description Now that you've had a taste of the Crushridge ogres, I want you to really bloody their noses...Go into the Ruins of Alterac and seek out the Crushridge Warmongers. I want you to cut down a good number of them - that's the only way those brutes will learn to keep their distance from Alliance territory. Reward You can choose one of these awards: Burning Sliver Lunar Buckler Prog
Quest · #913
Cry of the Thunderhawk
Level 20
Requires 10
Find and slay a Thunderhawk, return its wings to Jorn Skyseer at Camp Taurajo. Thunderhawk Wings Description The thunderhawk, , is a fierce beast. It is time for you to face them. You must find where it roams, and bring me its wings as proof of your successful hunt.Do this, and your time with me will near its end. Reward You can choose one of these awards: Cobalt Buckler Wind Rider Staff You will receive: Gloves of the Moon Progress Is it done? Have you slain the thunderhawk? Completion You, lik
Quest · #9125
Crypt Fiend Parts
Level 60
Requires 55
Progress You did an exemplary job on the first bundle, . If you have more, I will take them now. For every bundle that you turn in, I will reward you with another insignia. Crypt Fiend Parts (30) Reward You will receive: Insignia of the Crusade Completion Most excellent, ! These will definitely come to good use. Gains Upon completion of quests, get: 0 Experience 10 Reputation with Argent Dawn
Quest · #41928
Crypt Lord’s Beckoning
Level 60
Requires 60
Deliver the Crypt Lord’s Beckoning to a powerful wielder of the Light. Crypt Lord’s BeckoningHallowed Cross (10) Description Progress By the Light! What is that decrepit miasma coming from you? , whatever you have on you, hand it over, quickly!It is as I feared, the protective curse upon this tablet is too strong to be broken. We need to consecrate it with holy might. For that, sacred crosses from the fanatical Scarlet Crusade should be sufficient. These holy relics are not suitable for their su
Quest · #9124
Cryptstalker Armor Doesn't Make Itself...
Level 60
Requires 55
Huntsman Leopold at Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands wants 30 Crypt Fiend Parts. Crypt Fiend Parts (30) Description How would you like to earn yourself one of these shiny coins?I've got a little problem that you might be able to help me with, . You see, I make Cryptstalker armor for those daft enough to venture into Naxxramas. While they supply me with the core material requirements for the armor, I always run out of the crypt fiend parts. Bring me back a bundle of parts and I'll p
Quest · #9058
Cryptstalker Boots
Level 60
Requires 60
Huntsman Leopold at Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands will make Cryptstalker Boots if you bring him the following: 1 Desecrated Boots, 12 Wartorn Chain Scraps, 1 Arcanite Bar and 3 Nexus Crystals. Desecrated BootsWartorn Chain Scrap (12)Arcanite BarNexus Crystal (3) Description I have discovered a use for the carapace of the crypt fiend. I am able to fashion an extremely light and very deadly set of armor by combining the fragments with some of the desecrated magical armors lost in
Quest · #9060
Cryptstalker Girdle
Level 60
Requires 60
Huntsman Leopold at Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands will make a Cryptstalker Girdle if you bring him the following: 1 Desecrated Girdle, 8 Wartorn Chain Scraps, 1 Arcanite Bar and 3 Nexus Crystals. Desecrated GirdleWartorn Chain Scrap (8)Arcanite BarNexus Crystal (3) Description I have discovered a use for the carapace of the crypt fiend. I am able to fashion an extremely light and very deadly set of armor by combining the fragments with some of the desecrated magical armors lost
Quest · #9059
Cryptstalker Handguards
Level 60
Requires 60
Huntsman Leopold at Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands will make Cryptstalker Handguards if you bring him the following: 1 Desecrated Handguards, 8 Wartorn Chain Scraps, 1 Arcanite Bar and 5 Cured Rugged Hides. Desecrated HandguardsWartorn Chain Scrap (8)Arcanite BarCured Rugged Hide (5) Description I have discovered a use for the carapace of the crypt fiend. I am able to fashion an extremely light and very deadly set of armor by combining the fragments with some of the desecrated ma
Quest · #9056
Cryptstalker Headpiece
Level 60
Requires 60
Huntsman Leopold at Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands will make a Cryptstalker Headpiece if you bring him the following: 1 Desecrated Headpiece, 15 Wartorn Chain Scraps, 4 Arcanite Bars and 2 Nexus Crystals. Desecrated HeadpieceWartorn Chain Scrap (15)Arcanite Bar (4)Nexus Crystal (2) Description I have discovered a use for the carapace of the crypt fiend. I am able to fashion an extremely light and very deadly set of armor by combining the fragments with some of the desecrated magi
Quest · #9055
Cryptstalker Legguards
Level 60
Requires 60
Huntsman Leopold at Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands will make Cryptstalker Legguards if you bring him the following: 1 Desecrated Legguards, 20 Wartorn Chain Scraps, 3 Arcanite Bars and 5 Cured Rugged Hides. Desecrated LegguardsWartorn Chain Scrap (20)Arcanite Bar (3)Cured Rugged Hide (5) Description I have discovered a use for the carapace of the crypt fiend. I am able to fashion an extremely light and very deadly set of armor by combining the fragments with some of the desecrate
Quest · #9057
Cryptstalker Spaulders
Level 60
Requires 60
Huntsman Leopold at Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands will make Cryptstalker Spaulders if you bring him the following: 1 Desecrated Spaulders, 12 Wartorn Chain Scraps, 2 Arcanite Bars and 3 Cured Rugged Hides. Desecrated SpauldersWartorn Chain Scrap (12)Arcanite Bar (2)Cured Rugged Hide (3) Description I have discovered a use for the carapace of the crypt fiend. I am able to fashion an extremely light and very deadly set of armor by combining the fragments with some of the desecrate
Quest · #9054
Cryptstalker Tunic
Level 60
Requires 60
Huntsman Leopold at Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands will make a Cryptstalker Tunic if you bring him the following: 1 Desecrated Tunic, 25 Wartorn Chain Scraps, 4 Arcanite Bars and 3 Cured Rugged Hides. Desecrated TunicWartorn Chain Scrap (25)Arcanite Bar (4)Cured Rugged Hide (3) Description I have discovered a use for the carapace of the crypt fiend. I am able to fashion an extremely light and very deadly set of armor by combining the fragments with some of the desecrated magical
Quest · #9061
Cryptstalker Wristguards
Level 60
Requires 60
Huntsman Leopold at Light's Hope Chapel in the Eastern Plaguelands will make Cryptstalker Wristguards if you bring him the following: 1 Desecrated Wristguards, 6 Wartorn Chain Scraps, 1 Arcanite Bar and 2 Cured Rugged Hides. Desecrated WristguardsWartorn Chain Scrap (6)Arcanite BarCured Rugged Hide (2) Description I have discovered a use for the carapace of the crypt fiend. I am able to fashion an extremely light and very deadly set of armor by combining the fragments with some of the desecrated
Quest · #4385
Crystal Charge
Level 53
Requires 47
Progress The Pylon table allows you to combine red power crystals with yellow power crystals.According to J.D.'s manual, this combination can be used to create a large explosion that can inflict damage on your enemies. Red Power Crystal (10)Yellow Power Crystal (10) Reward You will receive: Crystal Charge Completion Arranging the crystals on the table, you carefully align the colors. As you push the last one into place, a burst of light fuses the crystals together.The resulting combination is no
Quest · #41879
Crystal Clear Impression
Level 38
Requires 34
Find a Stormwrought Crystal for Grukson Slatebeard at Slatebeard's Forge. Stormwrought Crystal Description My father is one of the finest smiths in all of Grim Reaches, and everyone knows it. I've been trying to earn his respect for years, but no matter what I do, it never seems to measure up to what Margella makes. She's just… better.But I've been working on something special—something that might finally change that. A mace, a true masterwork of mine. It's not finished yet, though. It needs som
Quest · #7386
Crystal Cluster
Level 60
Requires 51
null Storm Crystal (5) Description There are times which you may be entrenched in battle for days or weeks on end. During those longer periods of activity you may end up collecting large clusters of the Frostwolf's storm crystals.The Circle accepts such offerings, . Progress The Frostwolf soldiers carry elemental charms called storm crystals. We can use the charms to conjure Ivus. Venture forth and claim the crystals, ! Completion Well done, . I will use the power of these charms to augment the
Quest · #4382
Crystal Force
Level 53
Requires 47
Progress The Pylon table allows you to combine green power crystals with blue power crystals.According to J.D.'s manual, this combination can be used to increase your spirit. Green Power Crystal (10)Blue Power Crystal (10) Reward You will receive: Crystal Force Completion Arranging the crystals on the table, you carefully align the colors. As you push the last one into place, a burst of light fuses the crystals together.The resulting combination is now yours. Gains Upon completion of quests, get
Quest · #635
Crystal in the Mountains
Level 35
Requires 30
Find the crystal from your vision. Description This shard pulses as you hold it...You feel a sense of pleading coming from the shard, as if someone is trying to communicate, someone who desperately needs your help.A vision appears in your mind - of the northern mountains of Arathi, and of a brilliant crystal jutting from the earth there.You feel drawn to that place. Completion This crystal pulses, as if a living force is trapped within it. Gains Upon completion of quests, get: 275 Experience
Quest · #4381
Crystal Restore
Level 53
Requires 47
Progress The Pylon table allows you to combine green power crystals with yellow power crystals.According to J.D.'s manual, this combination can be used to heal yourself or your allies. Yellow Power Crystal (10)Green Power Crystal (10) Reward You will receive: Crystal Restore Completion Arranging the crystals on the table, you carefully align the colors. As you push the last one into place, a burst of light fuses the crystals together.The resulting combination is now yours. Gains Upon completion
Quest · #4386
Crystal Spire
Level 53
Requires 47
Progress The Pylon table allows you to combine blue power crystals with yellow power crystals.According to J.D.'s manual, this combination can be used to create a shield that does damage to enemies. Blue Power Crystal (10)Yellow Power Crystal (10) Reward You will receive: Crystal Spire Completion Arranging the crystals on the table, you carefully align the colors. As you push the last one into place, a burst of light fuses the crystals together.The resulting combination is now yours. Gains Upon
Quest · #4383
Crystal Ward
Level 53
Requires 47
Progress The Pylon table allows you to combine green power crystals with red power crystals.According to J.D.'s manual, this combination can be used to strengthen the protection you have against physical damage. Red Power Crystal (10)Green Power Crystal (10) Reward You will receive: Crystal Ward Completion Arranging the crystals on the table, you carefully align the colors. As you push the last one into place, a burst of light fuses the crystals together.The resulting combination is now yours. G
Quest · #4384
Crystal Yield
Level 53
Requires 47
Progress The Pylon table allows you to combine red power crystals with blue power crystals.According to J.D.'s manual, this combination can be used to weaken an enemy's defenses. Red Power Crystal (10)Blue Power Crystal (10) Reward You will receive: Crystal Yield Completion Arranging the crystals on the table, you carefully align the colors. As you push the last one into place, a burst of light fuses the crystals together.The resulting combination is now yours. Gains Upon completion of quests, g
Quest · #4284
Crystals of Power
Level 53
Requires 47
Collect 7 Power Crystals of each color: red, blue, yellow, and green. Bring them to J.D. Collie at Marshal's Refuge. Red Power Crystal (7)Yellow Power Crystal (7)Green Power Crystal (7)Blue Power Crystal (7) Description I'm sure you've noticed 'em, . They're everywhere!What am I talking about? Why, the crystals, of course!The crystals... They're all over the crater. Most people ignore them, but I have a strange feeling that they hold power within them. I've been doing experiments here with them
Quest · #40971
Crystalvein Delivery
Level 42
Requires 35
Deliver the Crystalvein Shipment to Todd Bolder at Ravenshire in Gilneas. Crystalvein Shipment Description Alright, my pal, here's the package you've been waiting for. Crystalvein, all neatly packaged and ready for delivery. Take good care of it now, ya hear?Now, when you see Todd, pass along my message. Tell him to swing by once he's done with all this Rebellion business and whatnot. We'll have a good ol' chat and catch up on things. Wish him the best of luck from me, will ya?As for me. Well, I
Quest · #40970
Crystalvein Mine Cleanup
Level 42
Requires 35
Gather 10 Crystalvein Ore and slay 6 Thrashtail Basilisks and 6 Ironjaw Basilisks for Crank Fizzlebub in Booty Bay. Thrashtail Basilisk slain (6) Ironjaw Basilisk slain (6) Crystalvein Ore (10) Description Ah, Todd, good ol' blacksmith, that one. He sure had a knack for working with those metals. I'll give him that. But here's the thing, I can't exactly fulfill his request for that ore he's after. It's a bit of a sticky situation, ya see.The mine he's talkin' about, the Crystalvein Mine, got its
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Quest · #40969
Crystalvein Ore
Level 42
Requires 35
Find Crank in Booty Bay. Description Working with sturdy Gilnean ore is no small feat, let me tell ya. But there were times when I yearned for something more exotic, especially when the Greymane Walls closed shut. Oh, the longing I felt!But now fate has smiled upon me. Finally, I've been given a chance to once again lay my skilled hands on those rare ores. There's one ore in particular that holds a special place in my heart, Crystalvein. Back in the days of my apprenticeship, I had the honor of
Quest · #2882
Cuergo's Gold
Level 45
Requires 40
Find Cuergo's gold! Cuergo's Key Description This map shows a stretch of beach with a southern face. Below the map are words, elegantly written...South of WheedleSouth of homeFind a mast and flag and bonesDig you there, if you be boldDig and claim Cuergo's gold!A key you'll need and a key you'll seeThe men you face take blood as fee. Reward You will receive: Cuergo's Hidden Treasure Progress This chest is locked! Completion Captain Cuergo's hidden treasure awaits! Gains Upon completion of quests
Quest · #60042
Culling the Riverpaw
Level 8
Requires 6
Kill 10 Riverpaw Runts and 10 Riverpaw Outrunners and return to Supervisor Raelen in Eastvale Logging Camp. Riverpaw Runt slain (10) Riverpaw Outrunner slain (10) Description At last, they sent aid!There's a large camp full of gnolls led by a mighty gnoll known all over Elwynn as Fedfennel. Rumor has it he's been eaten by his own rivals... I digress. The camp is further up to the north, past Stone Cairn Lake.It's tucked away in a distant corner that the guards don't patrol, so the gnolls run ram
Quest · #1054
Culling the Threat
Level 25
Requires 18
Bring Dal Bloodclaw's Skull to Raene Wolfrunner in Astranaar. Dal Bloodclaw's Skull Description Directly to the north of Astranaar are the Thistlefur furbolg. My scouts report that their numbers have grown greatly over the past few months. If they grow too great, they may find the courage to attack Astranaar directly.Kill as many of their kind as you can, but bring me their chieftain's skull as proof that their efforts have been stifled... for now.I shall remain here in Astranaar and await word
Quest · #41021
Culling Wildlife
Level 60
Requires 55
Progress The effects of the Third War are still present in Hyjal. Demonic corruption lingers upon the land and has touched the wildlife of the region, driving it to madness. There is still hope, however. If we can preserve the younger generations and remove the corruption of their kind, there is still a chance for the majestic animals native here to thrive.We must act as conservationists for the sake of nature's creatures. Bring me ten Great Beaks from the Greathorn Owls, and ten Misthoof Hide f
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Quest · #6124
Curing the Sick
Level 14
Requires 14
Use the Curative Animal Salve on 10 Sickly Deer that are located throughout Darkshore; doing so should cure them. Sickly Deer have been reported starting south of the Cliffspring River to the north of Auberdine and extending all the way into southern Darkshore where the edge of Ashenvale begins. Sickly Deer cured (10) [Apply Salve]
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Quest · #6129
Curing the Sick
Level 14
Requires 14
Use the Curative Animal Salve on 10 Sickly Gazelles that are located throughout the northern part of the Barrens; doing so should cure them. Sickly Gazelles have been reported north of the east-west road that runs through the Crossroads. Sickly Gazelle cured (10) [Apply Salve]
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Quest · #39001
Curiosity Leads Us Forward
Level 11
Requires 6
Explore the cave of Gol'bolar Quarry. Explore the cave of Gol'bolar Quarry Description This modish Senator over there won't fool anyone! Part of Explorers' League, sure thing! Bah! What a bluster!Tell ya what, ye can never call yerself an Explorer unless ya go and check every nook 'n cranny by yerself!Of course, he never gone any farther than this quarry here. But, I see I won't hafta talk ye down fer some poking around and find things out by yerself, eh?Good. I'd like ya ta tell me what you'll
Quest · #7723
Curse These Fat Fingers
Level 49
Requires 45
Hansel Heavyhands wants you to kill 20 Heavy War Golems.The Heavy War Golems wander the areas surrounding the Cauldron in the Searing Gorge. When you've killed enough, return to Hansel in Searing Gorge. Heavy War Golem slain (20) Description Unfortunately, I can't dish out the beats like I used to, due to this here fat finger problem. Ye see, the climate out here combined with the lack o' air pressure makes me fingers expand. They're like gigantic Thelsamar Blood Sausages, they are...Ye're gonna
Quest · #40681
Cursed Sagepaw!
Level 24
Requires 15
Find cursed Sagepaw and kill-kill him for Gowlfang near the Greenbelt in Wetlands. Sagepaw's Paw Description Cursed Sagepaw, he was one who exiled me, sent me away, let me rot in small goblin town called Sparkwater, now I come back, and I get last laugh-laugh!You find Sagepaw, you kill-kill him, kill-kill Sagepaw good!When Sagepaw dead, no one stand between me and lead-lead Mosshide, me become strong!You find Sagepaw south, near big waterfall, go and kill-kill! Progress You find Sagepaw, you kil
Quest · #8123
Cut Arathor Supply Lines
Level 59
Requires 50
Win the battle for Arathi Basin, get an Arathi Basin Mark of Honor, and return it to Deathstalker Mortis at Hammerfall. Arathi Basin Mark of Honor Description The League of Arathor is sparing no expense in their move to retake Arathi. They, and all the races of the Alliance, now stream to this distant region, intent on expanding their hold from Refuge Pointe. We must stop them, and the best means to stop them is to take their supplies.You can help us, . Enter Arathi Basin, known for its rich min
Quest · #8160
Cut Arathor Supply Lines
Level 49
Requires 40
Win the battle for Arathi Basin, get an Arathi Basin Mark of Honor, and return it to Deathstalker Mortis at Hammerfall. Arathi Basin Mark of Honor Description The League of Arathor is sparing no expense in their move to retake Arathi. They, and all the races of the Alliance, now stream to this distant region, intent on expanding their hold from Refuge Pointe. We must stop them, and the best means to stop them is to take their supplies.You can help us, . Enter Arathi Basin, known for its rich min
Quest · #8161
Cut Arathor Supply Lines
Level 39
Requires 30
Win the battle for Arathi Basin, get an Arathi Basin Mark of Honor, and return it to Deathstalker Mortis at Hammerfall. Arathi Basin Mark of Honor Description The League of Arathor is sparing no expense in their move to retake Arathi. They, and all the races of the Alliance, now stream to this distant region, intent on expanding their hold from Refuge Pointe. We must stop them, and the best means to stop them is to take their supplies.You can help us, . Enter Arathi Basin, known for its rich min
Quest · #8162
Cut Arathor Supply Lines
Level 29
Requires 20
Win the battle for Arathi Basin, get an Arathi Basin Mark of Honor, and return it to Deathstalker Mortis at Hammerfall. Arathi Basin Mark of Honor Description The League of Arathor is sparing no expense in their move to retake Arathi. They, and all the races of the Alliance, now stream to this distant region, intent on expanding their hold from Refuge Pointe. We must stop them, and the best means to stop them is to take their supplies.You can help us, . Enter Arathi Basin, known for its rich min
Quest · #8299
Cut Arathor Supply Lines
Level 60
Requires 60
Win the battle for Arathi Basin, get an Arathi Basin Mark of Honor, and return it to Deathstalker Mortis at Hammerfall. Arathi Basin Mark of Honor Description The League of Arathor is sparing no expense in their move to retake Arathi. They, and all the races of the Alliance, now stream to this distant region, intent on expanding their hold from Refuge Pointe. We must stop them, and the best means to stop them is to take their supplies.You can help us, . Enter Arathi Basin, known for its rich min