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| + | |caption=The center of the area |
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| + | |loc=Underneath [[Wyrmrest Temple]], [[Dragonblight]] |
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| + | |race={{Race|Black Dragonflight }}<br/>{{Race|Blue Dragonflight }}<br/>{{Race|Bronze Dragonflight }}<br/>{{Race|Green Dragonflight }}<br/>{{Race|Red Dragonflight }} |
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| − | |effect=Chance on hit: Blasts nearby enemies with thunder increasing the time between their attacks by 11% for 10 seconds and doing 7 Nature damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets. |
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| + | The '''Chamber of Aspects''', also known as the '''Chamber of the Aspects''',<ref>{{ref book |author= Knaak, Richard A. |authorlink= Richard A. Knaak |title= [[The Well of Eternity]] |isbn= 978-0-7434-8902-7 |pages= 238}}</ref><ref name="worldofwarcraft.com">{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/dungeons/wrath-obsidian-sanctum.xml |title=Raids - The Obsidian Sanctum |accessdate=2009-04-08 |format=HTML |work=Worldofwarcraft.com }}</ref><ref name="Vanquisher"/> is a secret chamber where the five great [[Dragon Aspects]] would convene whenever they wished to meet. |
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| − | '''The Hand of Antu'sul''' is a rare quality one handed mace that drops from [[Antu'sul]] in [[Zul'Farrak]]. |
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| + | ==Background== |
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| − | While the Hand is a potent one-handed mace, the proc effect will break any crowd control within range, so it must be used carefully within an instance setting, if at all. The item is fairly popular in the Battlegrounds for dual-wielders or shield-bearers. |
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| + | It was here that [[Deathwing|Neltharion]] revealed the [[Demon Soul]], his solution to ending the invasion of the [[Burning Legion]], and urged the other Aspects as well as their respective flights to give up a portion of their essences to power it. Unknowing of his plan, they did so — and enslaved themselves to Neltharion's will.<ref name="worldofwarcraft.com"/><ref>''[[The Demon Soul]]'', book two of the ''[[War of the Ancients Trilogy]]''</ref> |
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| + | In ''[[The Well of Eternity]]'', the Chamber of Aspects was described as "...a vast, monumental cavern, so expansive that even Alexstrasza appeared as little more than a gnat in comparison." The Chamber's walls were featureless and frictionless, smooth yet curved, the floor was an immense flat circle that was geometrically flawless, and it was lit by a golden illumination with no source. It was so big that Azeroth might have been constructed in it.<ref>{{ref book |author= Knaak, Richard A. |authorlink= Richard A. Knaak |title= [[The Well of Eternity]] |isbn= 978-0-7434-8902-7 |pages= 237-238 }}</ref> |
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| − | ==External links== |
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| + | Presumably, the Chamber of the Aspects was located somewhere in ancient [[Kalimdor]]; its exact location before and after the Sundering was unknown (Until ''[[Wrath of the Lich King]]''). |
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| + | Later information suggested that the chamber was accessible anywhere the Aspects chose, but was mostly done in the most remote of places, away from prying eyes. However, one trying to enter had to be flying,<ref>This information was leaked by a blizzard lore developer in an interview with EGM.</ref> as [[Alexstrasza]] and [[Korialstrasz]] did.<ref>{{ref book |author= Knaak, Richard A. |authorlink= Richard A. Knaak |title= [[The Well of Eternity]] |isbn= 978-0-7434-8902-7 |pages= 236-237}}</ref> |
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| + | The Chamber of Aspects underneath [[Wyrmrest Temple]] is in fact the Chamber in which the Aspects met. The Chamber in ''[[The Well of Eternity]]'' is '''not''' a completely different and more private place.<ref name="worldofwarcraft.com"/> |
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| + | At least some dragons consider the location related to a dragon's afterlife.<ref name="Vanquisher">[[Wyrmrest Vanquisher#Quotes]]</ref> |
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| + | In the [[Yogg-Saron (tactics)|battle with Yogg-Saron]], a vision of Deathwing creating the Demon Soul here with the other Aspects can be seen. |
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| + | ===The Sanctums' locations=== |
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| + | Some players find it puzzling that the different sanctums are seemingly located outside, as you can see the sky, instead of below the ground under the Wyrmrest Temple. |
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| + | The explanation for this is because each sanctum is a refuge out of time and space that are magical dimensions unto themselves. The sanctums' appearances are reflective of each flight.<ref>''[[Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects]]'', page 17</ref> |
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| + | This also somewhat matches how the chamber itself was "accessible anywhere the Aspects chose". |
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| + | ==World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King== |
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| + | {{wotlk-section}} |
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| + | In ''[[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King]]'', the Chamber of Aspects is the location of two raid encounters, the first similar to [[Onyxia's Lair]], with the ability to add more encounters.<ref>{{ref web|url=http://www.worldofwar.net/articles/413362/jeff-kaplan-video-interview-transcript/page2|title=Jeff Kaplan Video Interview Transcript|publisher=World of Warcraft: IncGamers|author=[http://wow.incgamers.com/forums/member.php?username=Rushster Rushster]|date=2008-05-09|accessdate=2010-02-19}}</ref> The instances are [[titan]] in style.<ref>{{ref web|url=http://www.wow.com/2008/06/29/wwi-08-notes-from-the-dungeons-and-raids-panel|title=WWI '08 Notes from the Dungeons & Raids Panel|publisher=WoW.com|author=[http://www.wow.com/bloggers/jennie-lees/ Jennie Lees]|date=2008-06-29|accessdate=2010-02-19}}</ref> |
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| + | It now appears to be a small antechamber beneath the [[Wyrmrest Temple]] in the [[Dragonblight]] of [[Northrend]] (which more or less contradicts the description made in ''[[The Well of Eternity]]''). There is a meeting stone in the center of this room. |
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| + | It is implied from its design that there will be at least five bosses, with one for each flight, as there are five gate points which all have two guardians of each flight. As of [[patch 4.0.3a]], there are only two instances and the mystery remains as to why would mortals fight against the last three [[Alignment|good-aligned]] dragonflights (a question that has been answered somewhat by the announcement of [[patch 3.3.5]]). |
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| + | The sanctums were all destroyed by [[Krasus]]<ref>''[[Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects]]'', pages 32-39</ref> after he found that the twilight Hammer had corrupted every egg into evil, malformed, and ''contagious'' chromatic whelps.<ref>''[[Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects]]'', pages 245-249</ref> So the remaining raids are unlikely to be added. |
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| + | ===Obsidian Sanctum=== |
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| + | {{main|Obsidian Sanctum}} |
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| + | The Obsidian Sanctum is the black dragonflight area of the Chamber of the Aspects, available from the start of the [[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King|Wrath of the Lich King]] expansion. It holds one raid boss — [[Sartharion]]. He is joined by three allies around the instance — [[Shadron]], [[Tenebron]], and [[Vesperon]] — who will assist Sartharion if they are not defeated. |
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| + | <gallery captionalign="left"> |
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| + | File:Black Chamber.jpg|The instance entrance. |
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| + | File:Obsidian Sanctum loading screen.jpg|The loading screen of the Obsidian Sanctum. |
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| + | File:Obsidian Sanctum Entrance.jpg|The waygate that leads back to the Chamber of Aspects. |
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| + | File:Obsidian Sanctum.jpg|Inside the Obsidian Sanctum. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ===Ruby Sanctum=== |
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| + | {{Main|Ruby Sanctum}} |
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| + | This chamber was opened in [[patch 3.3.5]].<ref>http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=23329393289&sid=1</ref> |
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| + | A powerful war party of the [[Black dragonflight]], led by the fearsome Twilight dragon, [[Halion]], have launched an assault upon the [[Ruby Sanctum]] beneath [[Wyrmrest Temple]]. By destroying the sanctum, the Black dragonflight look to crush those that would stand in the way of [[Deathwing|their master]]’s reemergence into [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] and to ultimately shatter the [[Wyrmrest Accord]] – the sacred bond that unites the dragonflights. |
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| + | The battle that is to come will surely deal a crippling blow to the [[Red dragonflight]], however, it is up to you to stop this unprecedented offensive and defend the Ruby Sanctum. First you must face the assault of Halion's servants, [[Saviana Ragefire]], [[Baltharus the Warborn]], and [[General Zarithrian]], before squaring off against Halion the Twilight Destroyer, a new and deadly force in this realm. |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | File:Red Chamber 3.3.5.jpg|The instance entrance. |
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| + | File:Ruby Sanctum loading screen.jpg|The loading screen of the Ruby Sanctum. |
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| + | File:Red Chamber.jpg|The sealed entrance pre-patch 3.3.5 |
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| + | File:Rs03.jpg|The waygate that leads back to the Chamber of Aspects. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ===Azure Sanctum=== |
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| + | This chamber has not been opened yet. |
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| + | File:Blue Chamber.jpg|The instance entrance. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ===Bronze Sanctum=== |
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| + | This chamber has not been opened yet. |
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| + | File:Bronze Chamber.jpg|The instance entrance. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ===Emerald Sanctum=== |
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| + | This chamber has not been opened yet. |
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| + | File:Green Chamber.jpg|The instance entrance. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | [[Category:Dragon territories]] |
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Revision as of 23:33, 23 July 2011
| Chamber of Aspects | |
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| CoA | |
 The center of the area | |
| Location | Underneath Wyrmrest Temple, Dragonblight |
| Race(s) |
 Black dragon Blue dragon Bronze dragon Green dragon Red dragon |
| Instance info | |
| Type | Raid |
| Advised level | 80 |
| Player limit | 10/25 |
| Lockout timer | 7 days |
| Chamber of Aspects |
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| The Obsidian Sanctum (10/25) |
| Tenebron Vesperon Shadron Sartharion |
| The Ruby Sanctum (10/25) |
| Saviana Ragefire Baltharus the Warborn General Zarithrian Halion |
The Chamber of Aspects, also known as the Chamber of the Aspects,[1][2][3] is a secret chamber where the five great Dragon Aspects would convene whenever they wished to meet.
Background
It was here that Neltharion revealed the Demon Soul, his solution to ending the invasion of the Burning Legion, and urged the other Aspects as well as their respective flights to give up a portion of their essences to power it. Unknowing of his plan, they did so — and enslaved themselves to Neltharion's will.[2][4]
In The Well of Eternity, the Chamber of Aspects was described as "...a vast, monumental cavern, so expansive that even Alexstrasza appeared as little more than a gnat in comparison." The Chamber's walls were featureless and frictionless, smooth yet curved, the floor was an immense flat circle that was geometrically flawless, and it was lit by a golden illumination with no source. It was so big that Azeroth might have been constructed in it.[5]
Presumably, the Chamber of the Aspects was located somewhere in ancient Kalimdor; its exact location before and after the Sundering was unknown (Until Wrath of the Lich King).
Later information suggested that the chamber was accessible anywhere the Aspects chose, but was mostly done in the most remote of places, away from prying eyes. However, one trying to enter had to be flying,[6] as Alexstrasza and Korialstrasz did.[7]
The Chamber of Aspects underneath Wyrmrest Temple is in fact the Chamber in which the Aspects met. The Chamber in The Well of Eternity is not a completely different and more private place.[2]
At least some dragons consider the location related to a dragon's afterlife.[3]
In the battle with Yogg-Saron, a vision of Deathwing creating the Demon Soul here with the other Aspects can be seen.
The Sanctums' locations
Some players find it puzzling that the different sanctums are seemingly located outside, as you can see the sky, instead of below the ground under the Wyrmrest Temple.
The explanation for this is because each sanctum is a refuge out of time and space that are magical dimensions unto themselves. The sanctums' appearances are reflective of each flight.[8]
This also somewhat matches how the chamber itself was "accessible anywhere the Aspects chose".
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
In World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, the Chamber of Aspects is the location of two raid encounters, the first similar to Onyxia's Lair, with the ability to add more encounters.[9] The instances are titan in style.[10]
It now appears to be a small antechamber beneath the Wyrmrest Temple in the Dragonblight of Northrend (which more or less contradicts the description made in The Well of Eternity). There is a meeting stone in the center of this room.
It is implied from its design that there will be at least five bosses, with one for each flight, as there are five gate points which all have two guardians of each flight. As of patch 4.0.3a, there are only two instances and the mystery remains as to why would mortals fight against the last three good-aligned dragonflights (a question that has been answered somewhat by the announcement of patch 3.3.5).
The sanctums were all destroyed by Krasus[11] after he found that the twilight Hammer had corrupted every egg into evil, malformed, and contagious chromatic whelps.[12] So the remaining raids are unlikely to be added.
Obsidian Sanctum
- Main article: Obsidian Sanctum
The Obsidian Sanctum is the black dragonflight area of the Chamber of the Aspects, available from the start of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. It holds one raid boss — Sartharion. He is joined by three allies around the instance — Shadron, Tenebron, and Vesperon — who will assist Sartharion if they are not defeated.
The instance entrance.
The loading screen of the Obsidian Sanctum.
The waygate that leads back to the Chamber of Aspects.
Inside the Obsidian Sanctum.
Ruby Sanctum
- Main article: Ruby Sanctum
This chamber was opened in patch 3.3.5.[13]
A powerful war party of the Black dragonflight, led by the fearsome Twilight dragon, Halion, have launched an assault upon the Ruby Sanctum beneath Wyrmrest Temple. By destroying the sanctum, the Black dragonflight look to crush those that would stand in the way of their master’s reemergence into Azeroth and to ultimately shatter the Wyrmrest Accord – the sacred bond that unites the dragonflights.
The battle that is to come will surely deal a crippling blow to the Red dragonflight, however, it is up to you to stop this unprecedented offensive and defend the Ruby Sanctum. First you must face the assault of Halion's servants, Saviana Ragefire, Baltharus the Warborn, and General Zarithrian, before squaring off against Halion the Twilight Destroyer, a new and deadly force in this realm.
The instance entrance.
The loading screen of the Ruby Sanctum.
The sealed entrance pre-patch 3.3.5
The waygate that leads back to the Chamber of Aspects.
Azure Sanctum
This chamber has not been opened yet.
The instance entrance.
Bronze Sanctum
This chamber has not been opened yet.
The instance entrance.
Emerald Sanctum
This chamber has not been opened yet.
The instance entrance.
References
- ^ Knaak, Richard A.. The Well of Eternity, 238. ISBN 978-0-7434-8902-7.
- ^ a b c Raids - The Obsidian Sanctum (HTML). Worldofwarcraft.com. Retrieved on 2009-04-08.
- ^ a b Wyrmrest Vanquisher#Quotes
- ^ The Demon Soul, book two of the War of the Ancients Trilogy
- ^ Knaak, Richard A.. The Well of Eternity, 237-238. ISBN 978-0-7434-8902-7.
- ^ This information was leaked by a blizzard lore developer in an interview with EGM.
- ^ Knaak, Richard A.. The Well of Eternity, 236-237. ISBN 978-0-7434-8902-7.
- ^ Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects, page 17
- ^ Rushster 2008-05-09. Jeff Kaplan Video Interview Transcript. World of Warcraft: IncGamers. Retrieved on 2010-02-19.
- ^ Jennie Lees 2008-06-29. WWI '08 Notes from the Dungeons & Raids Panel. WoW.com. Retrieved on 2010-02-19.
- ^ Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects, pages 32-39
- ^ Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects, pages 245-249
- ^ http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=23329393289&sid=1
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