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[[Image:Ruins of Ravenwind.jpg|thumb|Ruins of Ravenwind]]
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The '''Ruins of Ravenwind''' {{co|41|12|Feralas}} are the remains of ancient [[Kaldorei]] civilization in northern [[Feralas]], specifically the [[Highborne]] (much like [[Dire Maul]]). It is currently overrun with [[Northspring]] [[Harpy|Harpies]].
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A quest from [[Feathermoon Stronghold]] sends [[Alliance]] players to this ruin in search of several magic flames and an altar to recharge the [[Stave of Equinex]].
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[[Shay Leafrunner]], a rather absent-minded young [[Night Elf]] girl, can also be found here. She can be escorted back to her guardian friend, [[Rockbiter]], a [[mountain giant]] to the south of the ruins. (Rockbiter is a reference to Never Ending Story. A reference that becomes even more obvious when you read the quest [http://www.thottbot.com/?qu=2844 dialog])
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'''''UNDER CONSTRUCTION''''' related to [[User:GoldenYak/Spider_Kingdom_Expansion_Concept|Spider Kingdom Expansion Concept]]
 
   
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A ways north of the ruins, players can run into [[Miblon Snarltooth]], a hungry [[Gnoll]] that zealously guards a small nursery of [[evoroot]]. He has a taste for meat.
   
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There are also a group of Jaedemir dragons near the ruins, who are bent on protecting the large tree located at the center. These dragons make it very difficult for lower level characters to complete the Feathermoon quest, unless they stick to the pond while looking for the flames. If you must travel into that area, the dragonkin will not persue players swimming in the lake, even if previously aggroed. Players more familiar with the quest will know where the flames are right away, avoiding the dragons altogether.
[[Image:Borean Tundra art.jpg|thumb|Artwork of the zone.]]
 
   
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== Ravenwind Digsite ==
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The '''Borean Tundra''' (pronounced ''BOHR-ian'', not ''boh-REHH-an'') is located in the far western edge of [[Northrend]]. [[Coldarra]] is an island just off the coast.
 
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[[file:Ravenwind Digsite map.jpg|200px|right]] The Ravenwind [[dig site]] is a night elf [[archaeology]] site that covers the Ruins of Ravenwind and some of the surrounding area.
   
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With the death of the [[Lich King]], most of the Horde and Alliance forces in the zone have returned to their respective capitals, leaving behind token forces to protect their holdings. While the majority of Scourge forces have vanished from the tundra, the [[kvaldir]] have increased their presence in the region, and the [[naga]] have returned in force, supported by agents of the [[Twilight Hammer]]. Several factions of [[Scourge]] remnants still cling to their holdings, seeking a way to bolster their forces.
 
 
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The Cataclysm has wrought several important changes in the region. The shore side Tuskarr capital of [[Kaskala ]] was washed away, forcing the Tuskarr to evacuate, although several of them remain to attempt salvage operations. The [[ley line|ley lines]] of Coldara that were realigned by [[Malygos]] during the [[Nexus War]] have been further damaged by the Cataclysm, and the Kirin Tor have joined forces with the newly peaceful [[blue dragonflight]] to halt the damage. The devastation of the Cataclysm heavily damaged the blue dragon fortress of [[Nexus]], forcing the majority of the blue dragons to withdraw.
 
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== History ==
 
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===Wrath of the Lich King===
 
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The [[Horde]] established the settlement of [[Warsong Hold]] under the command of the son of [[Grom]], [[Garrosh Hellscream]]. The Horde created a pact with the local and culturally similar tuskarr, who are under siege from the [[Kvaldir]], a clan of [[Vrykul]]. [[Garrosh]] and his forces have also discovered the enigmatic [[taunka]], an ancient offshoot of the [[tauren]] race thought to be lost forever.
 
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==Cataclysm==
 
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When the corrupted black aspect Deathwing erupted back into the world, the forces he unleashed shattered all of Azeroth. Northrend has not escaped the devastation, and even the sacred Dragonblight has been touched.
 
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*Warsong Hold is down to a skeleton crew, and they are beseiged by kvaldir, who have entrenched themselves in Mightstone Quarry.
 
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*The Plains of Nasam have become the Nasam Mire, a blighted swamp filled with Scourge ruins and mindless undead.
 
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*At Riplash Strand, the kvaldir have moved inland, but the naga are back and up to no good.
 
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*Naga are laying siege to Valiance Keep, with support from the [[Twilight Hammer]]. Farshire has become a Twilight Hammer camp.
 
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*[[Kaskala]] was destroyed by the Cataclysm. Tuskarr there are salvaging what they can and attempting to hold off hostile naga and murlocs. Submerged quests are accessed similar to quests in [[Vashj'ir]]. Faceless Ones can be found in the deepest areas.
 
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*The Wailing Ziggurat has become an Alliance stronghold with flight path and more quests.
 
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*The [[Temple_City_of_En'kilah|Temple-City of En'kilah]] has partially sunk underground due to the Cataclysm. The Scourge have withdrawn, and the nerubians have moved in. Darkfallen and the Cult of the Damned retain control of [[Naxxanar]] and seek to repel them. Something is stirring underneath the city...
 
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*The [[Geyser Fields]] near [[Fizzcrank Airship]] and [[Taunka'le Village]] have collapsed, exposing a massive sinkhole called the [[Pit of Zothma]] and releasing nerubians and other horrors.
 
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*[[Talramas]] is still a Scourge stronghold, ruled by [[Lichlord Chillwinter]]. But the Twilight Hammer seem to have a presence here as well...
 
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*The [[Nexus War]] is over - blue dragons and the Kirin Tor have an uneasy alliance, and are seeking to repair the damage done by Malygos' realignment of the world's [[ley line|ley lines]]. The Cataclysm has caused them further damage, which threatens all of Northrend.
 
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*Amber Ledge is under attack by the Twilight Hammer, who are trying to worsen the damage to Azeroth's ley lines.
 
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*[[Coldarra]] is menaced by hostile blue dragons driven insane by the Cataclysm, as well as enraged elementals. Transitus Shield has been expanded into a stronghold, [[Cobalt Hold]].
 
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*The blue dragonflight has retreated from the Nexus. The Oculus is no longer an instance and has become an outdoor quest area. The Eye of Eternity raid has been removed.
 
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*The [[Riplash Ruins]] were pushed furthur above the surface by the Cataclysm, exposing the lower regions, where nerubian architecture can be seen. The naga have retaken the ruins with the aid of Faceless Ones. '''The inner ruins form a high level dungeon instance, the Riplash Ruins'''. Naga there seek to awaken an evil power deep within. Quests in capital cities will involve transporting players to Warsong Hold and Valliance Keep, where they can quickly access the high level dungeon.
 
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==Geography==
 
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The Borean Tundra is wide, flat, and cold. The landscape varies greatly. Hard but farmable soil in the south lead to nourishing steam pools in the middle. Along the west edge, nasty cliffs rise up and then shear off into the Westrift. The north is home to grasslands and an area of steep hills. The east is snow-covered and the most brutal this area has to offer.
 
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At its northeast edge the tundra runs into the mountain range of [[Wintergrasp]], a vast frozen region that effectively shields it from the [[Dragonblight]] and [[Icecrown]]. The only way to reach these areas overland is across the mountains bordering the Dragonblight or through the [[Sholazar Basin]], neither which are easy. An army would be suicidal to attempt either. Not many plants can survive up here. Without any cover the wind is fierce enough to tear flesh, and people can barely hear themselves when they shout. A few trees manage to hang on, evergreens, but the small twisted kind rather than the tall proud ones out east. Wolves and rabbits and foxes and even bears, roam this area. However, most of the life is in the water. The zone is separated from the [[Dragonblight]] by the [[Borea River]].
 
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To the northwest, one can see the high plateau of Coldarra. It is high enough to be blanketed in snow year round. Lately, rumblings have shaken the earth around the lone island. Geologists are concerned with the appearance of rifts in the crust and worry that a massive earthquake could tear Coldarra apart. This would have massive repercussions on the stability of Borean Tundra and possibly Northrend itself.
 
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Warsong Hold has a zeppelin tower connecting it to [[Durotar]], and [[Valiance Keep]] has a dock connecting it to [[Stormwind City]].
 
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===Map===
 
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[[Image:WorldMap-BoreanTundra.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Borean Tundra Map from WoW.]]
 
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| {{portal|The Nexus|wotlk}} || 71-73 || 5 || 45 min - 1 hour
 
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== Gallery ==
 
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More screenshots can be found on the various subzone pages.
 
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Image:OfficialArtworkImageBoreanTundra2.jpg|Another official artwork image.
 
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[[fr:Toundra boréenne]]
 

Revision as of 21:50, 14 December 2010

Ruins of Ravenwind

Ruins of Ravenwind

The Ruins of Ravenwind [41, 12]VZ-FeralasBlip are the remains of ancient Kaldorei civilization in northern Feralas, specifically the Highborne (much like Dire Maul). It is currently overrun with Northspring Harpies.

A quest from Feathermoon Stronghold sends Alliance players to this ruin in search of several magic flames and an altar to recharge the Inv staff 20 [Stave of Equinex].

Shay Leafrunner, a rather absent-minded young Night Elf girl, can also be found here. She can be escorted back to her guardian friend, Spell nature rockbiter [Rockbiter], a mountain giant to the south of the ruins. (Rockbiter is a reference to Never Ending Story. A reference that becomes even more obvious when you read the quest dialog)

A ways north of the ruins, players can run into Miblon Snarltooth, a hungry Gnoll that zealously guards a small nursery of Inv misc herb 12 [Evoroot]. He has a taste for meat.

There are also a group of Jaedemir dragons near the ruins, who are bent on protecting the large tree located at the center. These dragons make it very difficult for lower level characters to complete the Feathermoon quest, unless they stick to the pond while looking for the flames. If you must travel into that area, the dragonkin will not persue players swimming in the lake, even if previously aggroed. Players more familiar with the quest will know where the flames are right away, avoiding the dragons altogether.

Ravenwind Digsite

Ravenwind Digsite map

The Ravenwind dig site is a night elf archaeology site that covers the Ruins of Ravenwind and some of the surrounding area.