Ashen Verdict

For the achievement, see  [The Ashen Verdict].

The Ashen Verdict
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Main leader	Highlord Tirion Fordring Highlord Darion Mograine
Race(s)	Various
Base of operations	Light's Hammer, Icecrown Citadel
Affiliation	Argent Crusade Knights of the Ebon Blade
Status	Active
Currency	[Primordial Saronite]
Quartermaster	Alchemist Finklestein
Notable reward(s)	New ammo: [Plans: Iceblade Arrow] [Plans: Shatter Rounds]

The Ashen Verdict is the name of the alliance struck between the Argent Crusade, led by Highlord Tirion Fordring, and the Knights of the Ebon Blade, led by Highlord Darion Mograine. Much like the Shattered Sun Offensive against Kael'thas Sunstrider, the Ashen Verdict is a combination of separate orders for a common purpose: the final assault against the Scourge in Icecrown Citadel and the eventual fall of the Lich King.

The strongest combatants of this coalition, along with the champions of the Alliance and Horde, will lead the charge against the citadel.

As explained by Highlord Darion Mograine:

"The Ashen Verdict is a select group of the most talented craftsmen in the Ebon Blade and the Argent Crusade. Its creation symbolizes the unity of our forces as we mount this final assault on the Lich King and his minions. It is through the Ashen Verdict's efforts that we have discovered how to bend saronite to our will."

Shadowmourne

Having learned how to bend [Primordial Saronite] to their will, outside of creating armor for the rank-and-file made out of saronite, the skilled smiths have also set out on a more legendary task: repurposing Arthas Menethil's former weapon, [Light's Vengeance] — discarded in lieu of Frostmourne — to forge a new weapon: [Shadowmourne].

The process of forging Shadowmourne will play out in one of the most legendary quest chains seen since the opening of the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj:

1.  [30R] The Sacred and the Corrupt
2.  [30R] Shadow's Edge
3.  [30R] A Feast of Souls
4.  [30R] Unholy Infusion
5.  [30R] Blood Infusion
6.  [30R] Frost Infusion
7.  [30R] The Splintered Throne
8.  [30R] Empowerment
9.  [30R] Shadowmourne...
10.  [30R] The Lich King's Last Stand

Rewards

Rings

At friendly reputation with the Ashen Verdict, Ormus the Penitent, the death knight Tier 10 vendor, will offer the quest  [80R] Choose Your Path, which will allow the player to choose one of the four (five in 3.3.2) paths. Like the rings provided by the Violet Eye, these will become progressively more powerful as the reputation increases.

Tank

Reputation	Ring
Friendly	[Ashen Band of Courage]
Honored	[Ashen Band of Greater Courage]
Revered	[Ashen Band of Unmatched Courage]
Exalted	[Ashen Band of Endless Courage]

Physical DPS (Agility)

Reputation	Ring
Friendly	[Ashen Band of Vengeance]
Honored	[Ashen Band of Greater Vengeance]
Revered	[Ashen Band of Unmatched Vengeance]
Exalted	[Ashen Band of Endless Vengeance]

Physical DPS (Strength) (NYI)

Reputation	Ring
Friendly	TBA
Honored	TBA
Revered	TBA
Exalted	TBA

Healer

Reputation	Ring
Friendly	[Ashen Band of Wisdom]
Honored	[Ashen Band of Greater Wisdom]
Revered	[Ashen Band of Unmatched Wisdom]
Exalted	[Ashen Band of Endless Wisdom]

Caster DPS

Reputation	Ring
Friendly	[Ashen Band of Destruction]
Honored	[Ashen Band of Greater Destruction]
Revered	[Ashen Band of Unmatched Destruction]
Exalted	[Ashen Band of Endless Destruction]

Recipes

Alchemist Finklestein
Full art (v) "I assume by your interruption that you wish to be numbered among those I am considering for apprenticeship."
Faction	Neutral
Type	Ally
Tags	Unique
Rules	Argent Crusade Reputation (You can't put cards with other reputations in your deck.) 1, Discard a Unique card → Draw a card.
Race	Undead
Class	Alchemist
ATK type	Fire damage
ATK	3
Cost	2
Health	2
Set	Icecrown
Number	164/220
Rarity	Uncommon
Artist	Michael Sutfin

This article contains information from the Trading Card Game which is considered non-canon.

Related achievements

•  The Ashen Verdict

Patch changes

• Patch 3.3.0 (2009-12-08): Added.
  

External links

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