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| + | {{redirect|The Dragon Soul|the formerly named artifact|Demon Soul}} |
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| + | {{Infobox instance |
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| + | |name = Dragon Soul |
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| − | | title = Alliance & Horde Compendium |
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| + | |aka = DS |
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| − | | author = Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski, [[Chris Metzen]] |
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| + | |loc = [[Caverns of Time]], [[Tanaris]] (entrance)<br/> |
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| − | | artist = Various |
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| + | Various, starting at [[Wyrmrest Temple]]<ref name=mmochamp2433>[http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/2433-Patch-4.3-Interviews-Blue-Posts-Diablo-III-Beta-Art-Gallery-Update Patch 4.3 Interviews, Blue Posts, Diablo III Beta, Art Gallery Update] 3 Sep 2011</ref> |
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| − | | pages = 144 |
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| + | |ss = Dragon Soul loading screen.jpg |
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| − | | publisher = Arthaus Musik |
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| + | |boss = [[Deathwing (tactics)|Deathwing]] |
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| − | | date = January 2004 |
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| + | |type = Raid |
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| − | | binding = Paperback (ISBN 1588460630) |
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| − | + | |level = 85 |
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| − | + | |players = 10/25 |
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| + | |bosses = {{Dragon Soul}} |
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| + | {{Caverns of Time wings}} |
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| − | The ''Alliance & Horde Compendium'' is a source book for the [[Warcraft RPG]] and was published in 2004. |
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| + | The '''Dragon Soul'''<ref name="19septinterviewMMO-C">http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/2459-Patch-4.3-Interview-with-Greg-Street-%28Ghostcrawler%29</ref> is the pinnacle of the ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm|Cataclysm]]'' expansion,<ref>http://kotaku.com/5831732/cataclysm-comes-full-circle-deathwing-is-going-down</ref> and will be released in [[Patch 4.3.0]] at the end of 2011 and will be all available immediately upon release. |
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| − | The book is out of print. However it can still be obtained in PDF format from [http://www.drivethrurpg.com Drive Thru RPG]. |
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| + | The raid will be smaller than [[Ulduar (instance)|Ulduar]] with two encounters with [[Deathwing (tactics)|Deathwing]].<ref name="19septinterviewMMO-C"/><ref>[http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/2423-Gamescom-Patch-4.3-Interviews-Blue-Posts-Fan-Art-Comics Gamescom Patch 4.3 Interviews, Blue Posts, Fan Art, Comics] 23 Aug 2011</ref> |
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| − | ==Short Story== |
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| − | Alliance & Horde Compendium contains one untitled short story. |
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| − | {{novel}} |
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| − | *A blood elf named Var'thal battles a felstalker. He defeats it and then feeds off its energy. He contemplates what it would be like to feed off of stronger demons or perhaps [[Jaina Proudmoore]], or even the [[Lich King]]. He then promises to tell his Prince his tale. |
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| + | Melee classes will be getting a buff that is only active in the raid to help them compete with ranged classes. Epic gems will also drop (likely on Normal and Heroic only).<ref name="19septinterviewMMO-C"/> |
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| + | ==Storyline== |
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| − | ;Also see: |
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| + | The raid picks up right where the [[Hour of Twilight (instance)|The Hour of Twilight]] instance finishes. [[Thrall]] and the [[Dragon Soul]] are now nearby [[Wyrmrest Temple]] and raiders begin by attempting to relieve the beleaguered Aspects. In addition to lifting the siege around Wyrmrest, the players also have to return to the [[Eye of Eternity]] to get the [[Focusing Iris]] so the Dragon Aspects can refocus their power into the Dragon Soul. We have some new gameplay elements in mind for these raids, including a mechanic where players are granted the ability to dodge a deadly attack from a twilight dragon by phasing away. |
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| − | * [http://secure1.white-wolf.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=40&products_id=449 Product info at White-Wolf.com] |
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| − | * [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1588460630/sr=8-1/qid=1155923272/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-0933369-2879142?ie=UTF8 Product info at Amazon.com] |
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| − | * [http://www.drivethrurpg.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=690 Drive Thru RPG] |
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| + | The first boss encountered is an earth elemental at the base of [[Wyrmrest Temple]]. [[Morchok]] is pounding at the foundations of the spire. Beyond, players will encounter two servants of the [[Old Gods]]. The next boss is a corrupted undead named [[Hagara the Stormbinder]], one of the first students of arcane magic under the [[Forsaken]], who now serves Deathwing. The fifth boss is a monstrous [[twilight dragon]] named [[Ultraxion]], never seen before, so big that it cannot land and will be fought in the air. |
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| + | Once the twilight dragon has been bested, Thrall is able unleash the charged Dragon Soul upon [[Deathwing (tactics)|Deathwing]]. The raid then boards an airship in pursuit of the wounded dragon who is now flying toward the [[Maelstrom]] and the safety of [[Deepholm]]. On the way, Twilight's Hammer drake riders, led by the [[Warmaster Blackhorn|Twilight's Hammer Warmaster]], will harry them. |
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| + | The first stage occurs as players are flying on an airship, chasing down Deathwing while his Twilight's Hammer drake riders are swooping in to harry the pursuit. In the second stage, players paratroop commando-style onto Deathwing’s back and start ripping up his armor, trying to pry a hole big enough to give Thrall a clean shot with the Dragon Soul. During this phase, players are actually riding on Deathwing as he’s swooping around and trying to knock the players off with barrel rolls and such. Players will have to hang on at key points in the fight to avoid falling while also tangling with all kinds of monstrosities that are rising out of Deathwing’s corrupted magma blood. Once the players get enough of Deathwing’s armor off, Thrall blasts Deathwing with the Dragon Soul and sends him crash-landing into the Maelstrom. |
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| + | The final stage of the raid begins when Deathwing’s deformed body rises out of the Maelstrom to face off against the players in the final showdown with many phases. The first phase is moving around the isles around the Maelstrom. Players will have to fight his claws, wings, tail alone and the tentacles. Traveling around the isles is similar to the fight in the [[Throne of the Four Winds]]. During the second phase, the four dragon aspects will arrive and use their specific abilities to assist players to battle Deathwing. Players need to decide which aspect will help. For example, [[Nozdormu]] can create a time-warp field to slow down Deathwing's molten missile attack. [[Alexstrasza]] can annihilate the small tentacles Deathwing calls upon. [[Ysera]] and [[Kalecgos]] both have their own abilities. And, Thrall will use the artifact, the Dragon Soul, to join the battle. |
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| + | ==Description from site== |
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| + | ''Forged by [[Deathwing]] during the [[War of the Ancients]], the [[Dragon Soul]] harnessed the power of the other [[dragonflight]]s, until it was ultimately destroyed. After recovering a version of the artifact from the [[Caverns of Time]], [[Thrall]] and the allied dragonflights now rally at [[Wyrmrest Temple]] in a desperate bid to use its might to defeat Deathwing.'' |
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| + | ''Created by the [[titan]]s as a sanctuary for all Dragonkind, the crumbling Wyrmrest Temple is now the final hope for the forces allied against the black dragon Neltharion, once the Earth-Warder and protector of Azeroth, now Deathwing the Destroyer. It is here that the remaining aspects -- [[Alexstrasza]], [[Ysera]], [[Nozdormu]], [[Kalecgos]], and Thrall -- have gathered to empower the Dragon Soul -- Azeroth's last chance to stop the great behemoth. As they begin to charge the Dragon Soul with energy, Deathwing and his entire army assault Wyrmrest Temple. Players must thwart the attacking forces long enough for Thrall to charge the Dragon Soul.''<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/3516572 Patch 4.3 Raid Preview: Dragon Soul]</ref> |
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| + | ==Geography== |
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| + | ===Maps=== |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | File:WorldMap-DragonSoul.jpg|Dragonblight |
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| + | File:WorldMap-DragonSoul1.jpg|Maw of Unmaking |
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| + | File:WorldMap-DragonSoul2.jpg|Maw of Ruin |
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| + | File:WorldMap-DragonSoul3.jpg|Eye of Eternity |
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| + | File:WorldMap-DragonSoul4.jpg|Skyfire Airship |
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| + | File:WorldMap-DragonSoul5.jpg|Spine of Deathwing |
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| + | File:WorldMap-DragonSoul6.jpg|The Maelstrom |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ==Dungeon denizens== |
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| + | [[Image:Stub.png|20px]] ''To be announced...'' |
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| + | ===Encounters=== |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|GemstoneColossus}} [[Morchok]] |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|FacelessGeneral}} [[Warlord Zon'ozz]] |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|FacelessOne}} [[Yor'sahj the Unsleeping]] |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Orc|Female}} [[Hagara the Stormbinder]] |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|DragonTwilight}} [[Ultraxion]] |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Tauren|Male}} [[Warmaster Blackhorn]] |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Deathwing}} [[Spine of Deathwing]] |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Deathwing}} [[Madness of Deathwing]] |
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| + | ==Loot== |
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| + | {{main|Dragon Soul loot}} |
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| + | == Quests == |
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| + | [[Image:Stub.png|20px]] ''To be announced...'' |
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| + | ==Achievements== |
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| + | [[Image:Stub.png|20px]] ''To be announced...'' |
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| + | ==Patch changes== |
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| + | *{{Patch 4.3.0|note=Added.}} |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | {{reflist}} |
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| + | {{Dungeons|Cataclysm}} |
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| + | [[es:Alma de Dragón]] |
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Revision as of 23:11, 4 October 2011
- "The Dragon Soul" redirects here. For the formerly named artifact, see Demon Soul.
| Dragon Soul | |
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| DS | |
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| Location |
Caverns of Time, Tanaris (entrance) |
| End boss | Deathwing |
| Instance info | |
| Type | Raid |
| Advised level | 85 |
| Player limit | 10/25 |
| Caverns of Time |
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The Dragon Soul[2] is the pinnacle of the Cataclysm expansion,[3] and will be released in Patch 4.3.0 at the end of 2011 and will be all available immediately upon release.
The raid will be smaller than Ulduar with two encounters with Deathwing.[2][4]
Melee classes will be getting a buff that is only active in the raid to help them compete with ranged classes. Epic gems will also drop (likely on Normal and Heroic only).[2]
Storyline
The raid picks up right where the The Hour of Twilight instance finishes. Thrall and the Dragon Soul are now nearby Wyrmrest Temple and raiders begin by attempting to relieve the beleaguered Aspects. In addition to lifting the siege around Wyrmrest, the players also have to return to the Eye of Eternity to get the Focusing Iris so the Dragon Aspects can refocus their power into the Dragon Soul. We have some new gameplay elements in mind for these raids, including a mechanic where players are granted the ability to dodge a deadly attack from a twilight dragon by phasing away.
The first boss encountered is an earth elemental at the base of Wyrmrest Temple. Morchok is pounding at the foundations of the spire. Beyond, players will encounter two servants of the Old Gods. The next boss is a corrupted undead named Hagara the Stormbinder, one of the first students of arcane magic under the Forsaken, who now serves Deathwing. The fifth boss is a monstrous twilight dragon named Ultraxion, never seen before, so big that it cannot land and will be fought in the air.
Once the twilight dragon has been bested, Thrall is able unleash the charged Dragon Soul upon Deathwing. The raid then boards an airship in pursuit of the wounded dragon who is now flying toward the Maelstrom and the safety of Deepholm. On the way, Twilight's Hammer drake riders, led by the Twilight's Hammer Warmaster, will harry them.
The first stage occurs as players are flying on an airship, chasing down Deathwing while his Twilight's Hammer drake riders are swooping in to harry the pursuit. In the second stage, players paratroop commando-style onto Deathwing’s back and start ripping up his armor, trying to pry a hole big enough to give Thrall a clean shot with the Dragon Soul. During this phase, players are actually riding on Deathwing as he’s swooping around and trying to knock the players off with barrel rolls and such. Players will have to hang on at key points in the fight to avoid falling while also tangling with all kinds of monstrosities that are rising out of Deathwing’s corrupted magma blood. Once the players get enough of Deathwing’s armor off, Thrall blasts Deathwing with the Dragon Soul and sends him crash-landing into the Maelstrom.
The final stage of the raid begins when Deathwing’s deformed body rises out of the Maelstrom to face off against the players in the final showdown with many phases. The first phase is moving around the isles around the Maelstrom. Players will have to fight his claws, wings, tail alone and the tentacles. Traveling around the isles is similar to the fight in the Throne of the Four Winds. During the second phase, the four dragon aspects will arrive and use their specific abilities to assist players to battle Deathwing. Players need to decide which aspect will help. For example, Nozdormu can create a time-warp field to slow down Deathwing's molten missile attack. Alexstrasza can annihilate the small tentacles Deathwing calls upon. Ysera and Kalecgos both have their own abilities. And, Thrall will use the artifact, the Dragon Soul, to join the battle.
Description from site
Forged by Deathwing during the War of the Ancients, the Dragon Soul harnessed the power of the other dragonflights, until it was ultimately destroyed. After recovering a version of the artifact from the Caverns of Time, Thrall and the allied dragonflights now rally at Wyrmrest Temple in a desperate bid to use its might to defeat Deathwing.
Created by the titans as a sanctuary for all Dragonkind, the crumbling Wyrmrest Temple is now the final hope for the forces allied against the black dragon Neltharion, once the Earth-Warder and protector of Azeroth, now Deathwing the Destroyer. It is here that the remaining aspects -- Alexstrasza, Ysera, Nozdormu, Kalecgos, and Thrall -- have gathered to empower the Dragon Soul -- Azeroth's last chance to stop the great behemoth. As they begin to charge the Dragon Soul with energy, Deathwing and his entire army assault Wyrmrest Temple. Players must thwart the attacking forces long enough for Thrall to charge the Dragon Soul.[5]
Geography
Maps
Dragonblight
Maw of Unmaking
Maw of Ruin
Eye of Eternity
Skyfire Airship
Spine of Deathwing
The Maelstrom
Dungeon denizens
To be announced...
Encounters
- Morchok
- Warlord Zon'ozz
- Yor'sahj the Unsleeping
- Hagara the Stormbinder
- Ultraxion
- Warmaster Blackhorn
- Spine of Deathwing
- Madness of Deathwing
Loot
- Main article: Dragon Soul loot
Quests
To be announced...
Achievements
To be announced...
Patch changes
- Patch 4.3.0 (2011-11-29): Added.
References
- ^ Patch 4.3 Interviews, Blue Posts, Diablo III Beta, Art Gallery Update 3 Sep 2011
- ^ a b c http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/2459-Patch-4.3-Interview-with-Greg-Street-%28Ghostcrawler%29
- ^ http://kotaku.com/5831732/cataclysm-comes-full-circle-deathwing-is-going-down
- ^ Gamescom Patch 4.3 Interviews, Blue Posts, Fan Art, Comics 23 Aug 2011
- ^ Patch 4.3 Raid Preview: Dragon Soul
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