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| + | | name = World of Warcraft: Pulse of the Eyes |
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| + | | image = AzerothGlobe.jpg |
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| + | | caption = Can the fury of the eyes be quelled? |
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| − | |caption=Icecrown Citadel lies silent, it's new king slumbering... for now. |
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| + | ==Introduction== |
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| − | '''''UNDER CONSTRUCTION''''' related to [[User:GoldenYak/Spider_Kingdom_Expansion_Concept|Spider Kingdom Expansion Concept]] |
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| − | '''Icecrown''' is a [[zone]] composed of mostly [[Icecrown Glacier]] and the immediate area around it. Icecrown is surrounded by mountains to the south. The ground is neither frozen earth nor covered with snow; it is solid ice. Hence, nothing grows here. |
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| − | ==History== |
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| − | Once the seat of power for [[Lich King|Arthas Menethil]], the previous Lich King, Icecrown was a dark and imposing realm, virtually lifeless, populated by thousands upon thousands of the tormented undead. With the death of Arthas, a new [[Bolvar_Fordragon|Lich King]] has come to dominate, and his iron will holds the undead Scourge in dreamless slumber, keeping the rest of Azeroth safe. |
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| − | [[Image:Icecrown-Wrath-Login.jpg|thumb|The gates of Icecrown Citadel, held fast now by the [[Ashen Verdict]].]] |
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| − | The [[Ashen Verdict]], an order composed of paladins from the [[Argent Crusade]] and death knights from the [[Knights of the Ebon Blade]], have become the new inhabitants of [[Icecrown Citadel]], watching over the newly crowned Lich King and ensuring that none disturb his unholy slumber, lest the dark power he now wields overtake him and unleash a new evil upon the world. |
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| − | ==Cataclysm== |
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| − | The roof of the world itself was rent asunder by [[Deathwing|Deathwing's]] [[Cataclysm]]. The power struggle in Northrend will come to a head at the very doorstep of the [[Lich King]]. |
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| − | *The [[Scourge]] forces on the surface of Icecrown have been reduced to mindless undead. Most of the Scourge forces along the great gates have been replaced by [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend|Twilight's Hammer]] forces. |
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| − | *The [[blue dragonflight]] has secured [[Sindragosa's Fall]] from the Scourge remnants, but the [[twilight dragonflight]] has begun to attack. Twilight's Hammer forces are attempting to excavate more [[blue dragon]] remains to create [[User:GoldenYak/Spider_Kingdom_Bestiary#Wychwyrm|wychwyrms]]. |
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| − | *Portions of [[Icecrown Glacier]] have collapsed, exposing the [[User:GoldenYak/Spider_Kingdom_Expansion_Concept|Spider Kingdom]] and releasing nerubians and [[Faceless Ones]] to the surface. |
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| − | *The [[Argent Coliseum]] has collapsed into the [[Icy Depths]]. [[Nerubians]] are swarming through the tournament grounds. The [[Ashen Verdict]] have reunited to battle them back. The coliseum [[Trial_of_the_Champion|dungeon]] and [[Trial_of_the_Crusader|raid]] have been removed. |
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| − | *[[Aldur'thar:_The_Desolation_Gate|Aldur'thar]], the Desolation Gate, was damaged in the [[Cataclysm]]. Twilight's Hammer and Scourge Remnant forces clash to secure what's left. |
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| − | *[[User:GoldenYak/Death_Queen_Angerboda|Death Queen Angerboda]] has taken over the [[vrykul]] holdings in Icecrown. Her forces and the [[User:GoldenYak/The_Scourge_Remnants#Amal.27thazad_and_the_Cult_of_the_Endless_Cold_Scourge|Cult of the Damned]] are clashing with the Twilight's Hammer and other Scourge remnants in the area. [[User:GoldenYak/Vidar_Ymironson|Vidar Ymironson]] has arrived with his forces, and plans to take down Angerboda once and for all. |
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| − | *In [[Icecrown Citadel]]'s courtyard, Twilight's Hammer forces are clashing with the Ashen Verdict. |
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| − | *The Twilight's Hammer have seized the quarry that once held [[Malykriss]], the Saronite Necropolis. The fearsome structure's whereabouts are unknown. |
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| − | *The [[Icecrown Citadel]] raid has been removed. |
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| − | *The [[Forge of Souls]], the [[Pit of Saron]], and the [[Halls of Reflection]] have been revised to feature Twilight's Hammer and Scourge Remnant enemies. The Twilight's Hammer storyline will be resolved here, leading into the [[User:GoldenYak/Spider_Kingdom_Expansion_Concept|Spider Kingdom]] content. |
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| − | ==Geography== |
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| − | [[Image:WorldMap-IcecrownGlacier.jpg|thumb|Icecrown map]] |
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| − | Icecrown Glacier fills the valleys of this region, an impenetrable wall of black ice... impenetrable until the [[Cataclysm]] tore Azeroth apart. Great rents have appeared in the glacier, and earthquakes have caused portions of the Spider Kingdom to rise up from the depths, breaking through the ice and exposing the ancient ruins to the surface. Hordes of nerubians are swarming forth from the exposed ruins, blanketing Icecrown in spidery bodies. |
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| − | ===Subregions=== |
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| − | |[[Aldur'thar: The Desolation Gate]]{{·}} [[Argent Vanguard|The Argent Vanguard]]{{·}} [[Argent Tournament Grounds]]{{·}} [[Balargarde Fortress]]{{·}} [[Battlescar Spire]]{{·}} [[Blackwatch]]{{·}} [[Bombardment|The Bombardment]]{{·}}[[Breach|The Breach]]{{·}}[[Broken Front|The Broken Front]]{{·}} [[Cathedral of Darkness]]{{·}} [[Circle of Suffering|The Circle of Suffering]]{{·}} [[The Conflagration]]{{·}} [[Corp'rethar: The Horror Gate]]{{·}} [[Court of Bones|The Court of Bones]]{{·}} [[Crusaders' Pinnacle]]{{·}} [[Death's Rise]]{{·}} [[Deathspeaker's Watch]]{{·}} [[First Legion Forward Camp]]{{·}} [[Fleshwerks|The Fleshwerks]]{{·}} [[Hall of Horrors]]{{·}} [[Halls of the Ancestors]]{{·}} [[Hidden Hollow|The Hidden Hollow]]{{·}} [[Icecrown Citadel]]{{·}} [[Icecrown Glacier]]{{·}} [[Ironwall Dam]]{{·}} [[Ironwall Rampart]]{{·}} [[Jotunheim]]{{·}} [[Kul'galar Keep]]{{·}} [[Malykriss: The Vile Hold]]{{·}} [[Mord'rethar: The Death Gate]]{{·}} [[Naz'anak: The Forgotten Depths]]{{·}} [[Njorndar Village]]{{·}} [[Onslaught Harbor]]{{·}} [[Rise of Suffering]]{{·}} [[Sanctum of Reanimation]]{{·}} [[Saronite Mines]]{{·}} [[Savage Ledge]]{{·}} [[Scourgeholme]]{{·}} [[Shadow Vault|The Shadow Vault]]{{·}} [[Silent Vigil]]{{·}} [[Sindragosa's Fall]]{{·}} [[Ufrang's Hall]]{{·}} [[Underhalls|The Underhalls]]{{·}} [[Valhalas]]{{·}} [[Valley of Echoes]]{{·}} [[Valley of Fallen Heroes|The Valley of Fallen Heroes]]{{·}} [[Valley of Lost Hope|The Valley of Lost Hope]]{{·}} [[Weeping Quarry]]{{·}} [[Ymirheim]] |
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| − | ===Instances=== |
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| − | | {{portal|User:GoldenYak/Forge_of_Souls|wotlk|Frozen Halls: Forge of Souls}} || 80 |
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| − | | 5-player |
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| − | | 20–30 minutes |
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| − | | {{portal|User:GoldenYak/Pit of Saron|wotlk|Frozen Halls: Pit of Saron}} || 80 |
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| − | | {{portal|User:GoldenYak/Halls of Reflection|wotlk|Frozen Halls: Halls of Reflection}} || 80 |
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| − | | 5-player |
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| − | | 30 min |
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| − | == Quests == |
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| − | The major story lines of the revised [[User:GoldenYak/Spider_Kingdom_Expansion_Concept#Northrend_Zones_affected_by_the_Cataclysm|Northrend]] content will be resolved in the following Icecrown questchains: |
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| − | ==Twilight's Hammer Storyline== |
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| + | The moon and sun of [[Azeroth]] are an enigma. Mu'sha and An'she are the glorious orbs of light in the sky. Not much is known of them, the [[Night Elves]] and [[Tauren]] worship them as gods in a far sky. Meanwhile, on these distant figures, an event, ages in the making, was taking place. As many have speculated, [[Elune]] and the [[Earth Mother]] are one in the same. The Earth Mother's crystal eyes are opening. '''The Eyes''' stream a beam of mist from the Emerald Dream to invigorate the life of Azeroth. When they have finished opening, portals would open to them to give the Tauren and Night Elves a chance get closer to their god, to enter a higher state of body and mind. |
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| − | ===Twilight Arcanist Zin'fanel=== |
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| − | [[File:characters_zinfanel.jpg|left|thumb|Zin'fanel is eager to avenge her loss at [[User:GoldenYak/New_Borean_Tundra|Coldarra]] upon [[User:GoldenYak/Madragos|Madra]].]] |
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| + | The opening of '''The Eyes''' has not been peaceful as told in ancient legends. Their attunement to the [[Twisting Nether]] has weakened the ties between all of the planets. [[Xoroth]]. Possibly the least known planet to Azeroth, has begun an assault on the moons. Many old horrors we have seen, and some new ones, have begun their invasion under the banner of The Wicked Regiment. They seek the crystalline core of the moons to rebuild their own planet, which has begun to violently tear itself apart due to how terribly they drained it of its resources. Although this effort may be in vain as many of the lieutenants and shock troopers know, their mysterious leader continues to push on. |
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| − | The [[blue dragonflight]] retrieved [[Sindragosa|Sindragosa's]] remains from [[Icecrown Citadel]] in the wake of the [[Lich King|Lich King's]] defeat. They returned her bones to where they had [[Sindragosa's_Fall|fallen]], and with the help of the Kirin Tor have constructed a memorial-fortress to protect the area called '''Sindragosa's Rest'''. [[User:GoldenYak/Madragos|Madra]] has taken command after securing [[User:GoldenYak/New_Borean_Tundra|Coldarra]], and together he and his allies watch over the fallen blue matriarch and her children. The [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend|Twilight's Hammer]], led by [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Twilight_Arcanist_Zin.27fanel|Arcanist Zin'fanel]] and her brother, [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Twilight_Thaumaturge_Fin.27zanel|Thaumaturge Fin'zanel]], have established a camp nearby and are plotting to bring down Sindragosa's Rest and secure the blue dragon remains, so they may resurrect them as [[User:GoldenYak/Spider_Kingdom_Bestiary#Wychwyrm|wychwyrms]] under the Hammer's control. The blue dragons at Sindragosa's Rest will also task players with protecting the re-interred remains of slain frost wyrms from the influence of the '''Malevolence''', which is growing in power in the region. |
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| + | '''World of Warcraft: Pulse of the Eyes''' will plunge heroes into a struggle between forces of the newly revived [[Emerald Dream]] and the relentless and never ending forces of '''The Wicked Regiment'''. Players will engage in seven new and extremely diverse zone, 13 new dungeons, all having a heroic mode, and five raids having a heroic mode as well. New arenas and battle grounds for characters to pit their skill in. |
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| − | Players will ride blue dragons into battle against the Twilight's Hammer after Zin'fanel and Fin'zanel manage to create a powerful wychwyrm named '''Thundragos'''. Soon after his creation, Thundragos falls under the control of the '''Malevolence''', destroying the Twilight camp and forcing Zin'fanel and Fin'zanel to retreat. Players must destroy Thundragos before he can attack Sindragosa's Rest and raise the rest of the fallen dragons there as more wychwyrms. |
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| + | ==Pulse of the Eyes changes and updates== |
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| − | ===Dark Master Zorc=== |
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| + | *Player level cap increased to 90. |
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| − | [[File:Characters_zorc.jpg|right|thumb|[[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Dark_Master_Zorc|Dark Master Zorc]] is overseeing the destruction of the [[Argent Coliseum]].]] |
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| + | *New Class available to the [[Humans]], [[Night Elves]], and [[Draenei]] for the [[Alliance]] and the [[Orcs]], [[Blood Elves]], and [[Trolls]] for the [[Horde]]: Demon Hunter. |
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| − | The [[Crusader's Coliseum]] was destroyed in the [[Cataclysm]], and it's remains have fallen into the [[Icy Depths]], a region located on the outskirts of [[Azjol-Nerub]]. [[Ashen Verdict]] forces in the region seek to retake the territory from the [[nerubian|nerubians]] now infesting it. They will launch their assault on what is now '''Crusader's Ruin''' from the eastern graveyard. Before long, the nerubians begin to receive support from the Twilight's Hammer, who have occupied [[Deathspeaker's Watch]] to the west. Before the nerubians are able to rally, the Ashen Verdict must push through their weakened ranks at '''Crusader's Ruin''' and attack Deathspeaker's Watch, where [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Dark_Master_Zorc|Dark Master Zorc]] commands the Twilight's Hammer. |
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| + | *Extensive changes to Outland content and questing. |
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| + | *Seven new zones for heroes to explore! Shimmering Ravine, Apo'aran, Runed Caverns,and Solmath's Hammer under the violent corona of An'she, and Yilithian Desert, Exerath Bloodfen, and Xorothian Core on the corrupted face of Mu'sha. |
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| + | *Guild advancement has been taken further! Levels 26-35 have been added, as well as new guild perks and awards! Even a new mount. |
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| + | *New dungeons and raids for heroes to conquer. |
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| + | ==New Zones== |
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| − | After defeating Zorc and forcing him to retreat, daily quests in the region will become available, supporting the [[Argent Crusade]] against the nerubians infesting the coliseum ruins, or supporting the [[Knights of the Ebon Blade]] in driving the Twilight's Hammer out of Deathspeaker's Watch for good. |
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| + | The surface of the new 'continents' are not devoid of life or action. Many ranges and environments are found that would otherwise be impossible on other planets due to the connection to the dream. |
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+ | ====Regions of An'she and Mu'sha==== |
| + | *{{Neutral}} '''Shimmering Ravine''': The gilded mountains, adorned with crystal spikes and golden veins that run deep into the center of the sun. The riches that have been left here by the demigods are staggering. Lakes of liquid silver and clouds of shattered crystals fill the landscape. Xorothian armies have set up camp in the southeastern region, mining the crystals to bring back to their home planet for building material. Led by '''Baron of Greed, Avaritia''', a Wanter that has an insatiable taste for luxury. |
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| − | [[Image:IronwallRampart.jpg|left|thumb|The [[Aldur'thar:_The_Desolation_Gate|Desolation Gate]] was destroyed in the [[Cataclysm]].]] |
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| − | A scene takes place at the ruins of [[Aldur'thar:_The_Desolation_Gate|Aldur'thar, the Desolation Gate]]. Both the [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend|Twilight's Hammer]] and [[User:GoldenYak/The_Scourge_Remnants#Angerboda_and_the_Queen.27s_Wrath_Scourge|Angerboda's]] forces are attempting to repair the bridge, each seeking to attack the other. Players can observe a scene between [[User:GoldenYak/Death_Queen_Angerboda|Death Queen Angerboda]] and [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Twilight_Master_Velius|Twilight Master Velius]] at the precipice of the shattered bridge. Velius informs Angerboda that the remaining Scourge Remnants, the combined faction led by [[User:GoldenYak/The_Scourge_Remnants#Amal.27thazad_and_the_Cult_of_the_Endless_Cold_Scourge|Amal'thazad]] and Prince Theraldis, have sworn alliegence to the Hammer and have become Velius' subordinates. He invites Angerboda to become one as well, but she vows to crush the Hammer and slaughter Velius personally. Velius responds only with laughter and withdraws. |
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| + | *{{Neutral}} '''Apo'aran''': The milk white plains and neon blue of the forests of Apo'aran are a place of beauty and tranquility. Home to multiple alien-like flora and fauna, the Xoroth have had little effect here, probably because they cant send enough forces here safely. The wildlife has been enraged by the opening of the eyes, and have been surging with power. A colossal city, named Bash'awe the Ivory City lies in the southern mountains, waiting for the Night Elves and Tauren to worship again in harmony. '''Baroness of Lust, Luxuria''' is draining the energy from the plains to power war engines for Xoroth. And she has her ways of gaining the energy without hassle... |
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| − | ===Twilight Lord Urizen=== |
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| − | [[File:Characters_urizen.jpg|right|thumb|[[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Twilight_Lord_Urizen|Urizen]] has returned to torment the [[Knights of the Ebon Blade|Ebon Blade]] at the [[Shadow Vault]].]] |
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| − | The [[Shadow Vault]] is still in the hands of the [[Knights of the Ebon Blade|Ebon Blade]], but has come under assault from [[Faceless Ones]] led by [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Twilight_Lord_Urizen|Twilight Lord Urizen]]. Though Urizen has become trapped between dimensions after his defeat in [[User:GoldenYak/New_Zul'Drak#Gundrak|Zul'drak]], he has managed to manifest himself as a disembodied specter in the physical world and draw many Faceless Ones to the surface. The Faceless are coming from the [[Weeping Quarry]] to the south, a region that has become infested by [[User:GoldenYak/Spider_Kingdom_Bestiary#Undying_Tendrils|Undying Tendrils]]. Players will need to rely on the aid of the Ebon Blade's enforcers in the region to drive back the Faceless and seal their tunnels in the Quarry. Urizen will fade away once his minions are vanquished. |
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| + | *{{Neutral}} '''Runed Caverns''': |
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| − | ===Battle at the Horror Gate=== |
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| − | [[File:Corp'retharthehorrorgate.jpg|left|thumb|The [[Corp'rethar:_The_Horror_Gate|Horror Gate]] is the [[Ashen Verdict|Ashen Verdict's]] last line of defense against the [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend|Twilight's Hammer]].]] |
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| − | The [[Ashen Verdict]] occupied [[Icecrown Citadel]] and most of the surrounding regions after the fall of the [[Lich King]]. However, the potent mystical defenses of the [[Corp'rethar:_The_Horror_Gate|Horror Gate]] have begun to fade without the Lich King and his loyalist [[lich|liches]] to maintain their power. As the blue flames of the Horror Gate fade, the [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend|Hammer]] and their [[nerubian]] allies march upon Icecrown Citadel. |
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| + | *{{Neutral}} '''Solmath's Hammer''': |
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| − | Phasing quests are present here, as the Ashen Verdict is steadily pushed back from the Horror Gate, the [[Cathedral of Darkness]], and the [[Malykriss:_The_Vile_Hold|Graving]], until they rally at the [[Court of Bones]] and hold at the very gates of Icecrown Citadel itself. The surrounding regions are all captured by the nerubians and the Twilight's Hammer. [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend|Twilight Master Velius]] himself will finally appear in the flesh to lend his formidable power to the Hammer. [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Forgemaster_Balehammer|Forgemaster Balehammer]], [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Twilight_Lord_Xarosan|Twilight Lord Xarosan]], and [[User:GoldenYak/The_Scourge_Remnants#Amal.27thazad_and_the_Cult_of_the_Endless_Cold_Scourge|Amal'thazad]] join him. |
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| + | *{{Neutral}} '''Yilithian Desert''': |
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| − | ===Forgemaster Balehammer=== |
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| − | [[File:Characters_balehammer.jpg|right|thumb|[[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Forgemaster_Balehammer|Balehammer]] has begun to create more iron dwarves at [[Malykriss:_The_Vile_Hold|the Graving]], for use against the [[Ashen Verdict]]. |
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| − | Forgemaster Balehammer has seized the Graving, the site of the former Lich King's greatest weapons foundry. Here the Scourge once laboured to construct Malykriss, a necropolis constructed of pure saronite. The terrifying Malykriss construct no longer darkens the skies overhead, but the foundry is still operational - Balehammer is using it to produce Iron Dwarves and Iron Giants, using saronite extracted from sites all over Northrend. The Ashen Verdict will require aid in driving out Balehammer and his new forces. As the battle progresses, it becomes obvious that the iron dwarves Balehammer has created are flawed - they are much weaker than the ones that once served Loken. Balehammer retreats with the saronite crystal he extracted from the corpse of Yogg-Saron before he can be slain. |
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| + | *{{Neutral}} '''Exerath Bloodfen''': |
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| − | While scouting the area's new foundries and iron dwarf forges, players will spy a conversation between Balehammer and a image of Velius, learning that Velius is searching for where Malykriss ended up after it was moved from the Graving. |
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| + | *{{Neutral}} '''Xorothian Core''': |
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| − | ===At the Gates of the Citadel=== |
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| − | [[File:ICC Panorama (exterior).jpg|left|thumb|The Hammer has marched to the very doorstep of the [[Bolvar_Fordragon#Jailer_of_the_Damned|Lich King]]. What do they seek within Icecrown Citadel?]] |
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| − | The Ashen Verdict and the Twilight's Hammer are locked in combat all across the Court of Bones, with Velius having captured the Cathedral of Darkness as his stronghold, renaming it the Basilica of Twilight. Several of the Hammer's top lieutenants, including Xarosan, Zin'fanel, and Dark Master Zorc join him at the Basilica, along with Prince Theraldis and Amal'thazad from the Scourge remnants who now serve the Hammer. Players will have the opportunity to spy on the Hammer's leaders to gather intel, learning that Velius is seeking something hidden within Icecrown Citadel he calls 'the vessel'. |
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| + | ==New Xorothian Races and Forces== |
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| − | The end of the questchain in the region involves a final push by the Hammer to take Icecrown Citadel, with Darion Mograine himself leading the Ashen Verdict in their defense. Only with the aid of the players are the Ashen Verdict able to hold - barely. With the gates of the Citadel at their backs, it seems like the Hammer will smash all resistance. At the last second, the Kirin Tor and the blue dragonflight arrives, leading the Wyrmrest Accord and forces from four other dragonflights - red, bronze, green, and the netherwing flight. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Mo'arg}}'''Wanter''': |
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| − | ===Aftermath=== |
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| − | [[File:Bolvar_Frozen_Throne.jpg|right|thumb|The [[Bolvar_Fordragon#Jailer_of_the_Damned|Lich King]] still slumbers... for now.]] |
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| − | Darion Mograine, Madragos, Tyrigosa, Jorad Mace, Chromie, and the netherdragon Jianaku, together with their forces from the Ashen Verdict, Kirin Tor, and the Wyrmrest Accord are able to end the Twilight's Hammer assault and hold the gates of the Citadel. The Hammer still holds most of the outer structures, and have moved many of their strongest forces into the Frozen Halls, but Icecrown Citadel and the Frozen Throne remain secure. |
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| + | *{{RaceIcon|Man'ari|Female}}'''Lashed Mistress''': |
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| − | Players will end the Twilight's Hammer questchain with a flight via dragon to the top of Icecrown Citadel, to the Frozen Throne itself, where Bolvar Fordragon will complete the final quest and offer rewards. Phasing will place Ashen Verdict guards around the Frozen Throne, while the sky will be filled with dragons from all the Wyrmrest Accord flights. Velius and his Hammer leaders have moved from the Basilica of Twilight to the Frozen Halls, where they can be confronted in the three dungeons there. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|SeaSerpent}}'''Wicked Observer''': |
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| − | ==Death Queen Angerboda Storyline== |
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| + | *{{RaceIcon|FelOrc}}'''Rager''': |
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| − | ===Marching into Icecrown=== |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|FungalMonster|Small}}'''Glutton''': |
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| − | The Argent Vanguard was overrun with Angerboda's Scourge Remnants, and players will join Vidar Ymironson and his forces just outside Icecrown before marching to retake it. Renaming the camp Queenskorne, Vidar leads his forces onwards to capture Scourgeholm. Players will aid Vidar in marching across Mord'rethar and ousting all of the Scourge Remnants that occupy it. Vidar secures the bridge as an avenue of attack against Angerboda's stronghold at Ymirheim, and will then dispatch the players deeper into Icecrown to meet him later. Players can use blue proto-dragons tamed by the hyldnir allied with Vidar to move around the region. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Abyssal}}'''Sleeper''': |
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| − | ===Jotunheim=== |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|FungalGiant|Small}}'''Vain Usurper''': |
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| − | Many of the vrykul at Jotunheim follow Angerboda, and Vidar will need help in rallying support to overthrow her. After wresting control of the region from Angerboda, quests will carry players towards the former site of Balagarde Keep. The massive fortress has been torn down to expose the vrykul hibernation crypts located underground, where Angerboda is slaughtering the slumbering vrykul to raise them as her undead slaves. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Dreadsteed}}'''Hellquine''': |
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| − | ===The Fleshwerks=== |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Jormungar}}'''Krsytvorm''': |
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| − | This region is contested by Angerboda's forces and the Twilight's Hammer. Vidar's vrykul will take advantage of the chaos to drive both enemies out, securing the region as another avenue of assault against Ymirheim by crossing Corp'rethar, the Horror Gate. With the upper bridges of Mord'rethar and Corp'rethar secure, Vidar can launch a two-pronged attack against Ymirheim and finally confront Angerboda directly. |
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| + | *'''Nathrezim Race''': |
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| − | ===Assault on Ymirheim=== |
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| + | **{{RaceIconExt|Tichondrius|Small}}'''Nathrezim Legionnaire''': |
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| + | **{{RaceIconExt|Tichondrius|Small}}'''Nathrezim Sorcerer''': |
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| + | **{{RaceIconExt|Tichondrius|Small}}'''Nathrezim God''': |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Reliquary|Small}}'''Soulbeast''': |
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| − | Vidar finally leads the charge against Angerboda, moving his forces towards Ymirheim and assaulting the undead vrykul that are fortified there. Quest phasing will change the region as Vidar's forces advance. Finally, Vidar and the players will break through Angerboda's strongest minions, confronting the Death Queen directly. Vidar vows to end Angerboda's mad bid for power, showing that her forces have been almost defeated by his. As the questchain's climax, players will aid Vidar in battling the Death Queen. With defeat imminent, Angerboda strikes at the player, but Vidar intercepts the spell, becoming gravely injured. Angerboda seizes the chance and captures Vidar, teleporting with him to Utgarde Pinnacle. A boss encounter involving Angerboda and Vidar Ymironson will replace the battle with King Ymiron as Utgarde Pinnacle's final encounter. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Wraith|Small}}'''Daemon Essence''': |
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| − | ===Aftermath=== |
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| + | *'''Gronn Forms''': |
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| − | In the aftermath of the battle, Ymirheim becomes a maelstrom of carnage, as Vidar's living clash constantly with Angerboda's forces. The skies are darkened by blue proto-dragons and undead proto-wyrms, while warriors both living and dead battle on the ground below. Neither side can gain an advantage with both of their leaders gone. Daily quests will be offered by Vidar's vrykul for aiding in their struggle in the region. Players can choose Faction Tokens as their reward to raise their reputation with various Northrend factions. |
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| + | **{{RaceIconExt|Gronn|Small}}'''Gronn Deity''': |
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| + | **{{RaceIconExt|Gronn|Small}}'''Fel Gronn''': |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Crow}}'''Nether Crow''': |
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| − | == Other Quests in Icecrown == |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|CoreHound}}'''Bloodbeast''': |
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| − | The [[Scarlet Onslaught]] forces at [[Onslaught Harbor]], now called '''Westwind's Folly''', have all become undead, restlessly patrolling their place of slaughter. These '''Scarlet Unrisen''' appear to have gone completely insane, and will attack anyone who approaches. The [[Ashen Verdict]] have a presence on the island itself, but are in dispute about what to do with the wretched Unrisen. The death knights of the [[Ebon Blade]] want to wipe them out, while the members of the [[Argent Crusade]] wish to find a way to help the Unrisen cope with their fates. Players will be able to choose a path to follow - aiding the Ebon Blade in exterminating the Unrisen, or aiding the Argent Crusade in their efforts to rehabilitate them. Different daily quests will become available depending on which path a player chooses. Players can choose a different path once a week. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Basilisk|Small}}'''Mongrel''': |
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| − | The [[kvaldir]] have completely occupied [[Hrothgar's Landing]], having constructed heavy defenses and entrenched themselves completely. The naval forces of the [[Alliance]] and the [[Horde]] have been destroyed. The kvaldir are revealed to be searching for a [[tuskarr]] artifact hidden on the island. The artifact, a large, richly decorated sea shell, is revealed to be the prison of a powerful and evil [[water elemental]] that the tuskarr defeated centuries ago. The kvaldir release the elemental, '''Fathomfury - Lord of Dark Water''', intending to use him against an enemy they refer to as '''The Maw of Mists'''. Fathomfury intends sink the island as a celebration of his release, and must be destroyed before he drowns the players. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|SpiritLeopard}}'''Admantite Stalker''': |
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| − | ==Changes to Instances in Icecrown== |
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| + | *'''Dreamkin''' |
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| − | *The Forge of Souls has been updated to reflect the final confrontation with [[User:GoldenYak/The_Scourge_Remnants#Amal.27thazad_and_the_Cult_of_the_Endless_Cold_Scourge|Amal'Thazad]] and [[User:GoldenYak/The_Scourge_Remnants#The_San.27layn_and_the_Sin_Scourge|Prince Theraldis]]. |
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| + | **{{RaceIcon|NightElf|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Highborne|Female}}'''Ascended Night Elf''': |
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| − | *The Pit of Saron has been updated to reflect the final battle with several of the [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend|Twilight's Hammer]] sub-commanders, including [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Twilight_Arcanist_Zin.27fanel|Arcanist Zin'fanel]], [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Dark_Master_Zorc|Dark Master Zorc]], and [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Forgemaster_Balehammer|Forgemaster Balehammer]]. |
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| + | **{{RaceIconExt|Cairne|Small}}{{RaceIconExt|Magatha}}'''Ascended Tauren''': |
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| − | *The Halls of Reflection have been updated to reflect the final battle against [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Twilight_Master_Velius|Twilight Master Velius]], and the Twilight's Hammer of Northrend. |
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| + | *'''Tothrezim''' |
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| − | ==Gallery== |
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| + | **{{RaceIconExt|Tothrezim}}'''Tothrezim Laborer''': |
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| − | <gallery> |
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| + | **{{RaceIconExt|Tothrezim}}'''Tothrezim Slayer''': |
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| − | File:Mord'Rethar.jpg|[[Mord'rethar:_The_Death_Gate|Mord'rethar]] has been seized by [[User:GoldenYak/Vidar_Ymironson|Vidar Ymironson]] and his forces, who are using it to assault [[Ymirheim]], [[User:GoldenYak/Death_Queen_Angerboda|Angerboda's]] seat of power in Northrend. |
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| + | **{{RaceIconExt|Tothrezim}}'''Tothrezim Debt Collector''': |
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| − | File:Aldur'thar.jpg|[[Aldur'thar:_The_Desolation_Gate|Aldur'thar]] is in the grip of the Twilight's Hammer. From there, they strike out at [[User:GoldenYak/Death_Queen_Angerboda|Angerboda]] and her Scourge Remnants. |
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| + | **{{RaceIconExt|Tothrezim}}'''Tothrezim Warmage''': |
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| − | File:Corp'retharthehorrorgate.jpg|[[Corp'rethar:_The_Horror_Gate|Corp'rethar]] remains in the hands of the [[Ashen Verdict]], but the Hammer has fallen hard, and they cannot hold for much longer. |
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| − | File:Argent_Tournament_Grounds.jpg|Devastated by the [[Cataclysm]], the [[Argent Coliseum]] has collapsed into the depths of the [[Azjol-Nerub|Spider Kingdom]]. |
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| − | File:Ymirheim.jpg|[[User:GoldenYak/Death_Queen_Angerboda|Death Queen Angerboda]] controls the remains of the [[Scourge]] at Ymirheim. Besieged by the [[Ashen Verdict]], the [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend|Twilight's Hammer]], and her [[User:GoldenYak/Vidar_Ymironson|own son]], will she finally fall... or conquer them all? |
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| − | File:Shadowmourne_Preview_01.jpg|[[User:GoldenYak/The_Scourge_Remnants#Amal.27thazad_and_the_Cult_of_the_Endless_Cold_Scourge|Amal'thazad's]] insane bid for power has failed, but he will not surrender without a fight. |
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| − | File:Pit_of_Saron.jpg|The subcommanders of the [[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Sub-Commanders|Twilight's Hammer]] have captured the [[saronite]] quarries surrounding Icecrown Citadel. They must be stopped, once and for all. |
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| − | File:HallsofReflection_Scene.jpg|[[User:GoldenYak/Twilight's_Hammer_of_Northrend#Twilight_Master_Velius|Velius]], leader of the Twilight's Hammer, awaits in the [[Halls of Reflection]]. Learn the ultimate goals of the Twilight's Hammer in [[Northrend]], and how they will affect all of [[Azeroth]]. |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Satyr|Small}}'''Incubus''': |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|FloatingEye}}'''Devourer''': |
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Revision as of 14:57, 9 June 2011
| World of Warcraft: Pulse of the Eyes | |
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 Can the fury of the eyes be quelled? |
Introduction
The moon and sun of Azeroth are an enigma. Mu'sha and An'she are the glorious orbs of light in the sky. Not much is known of them, the Night Elves and Tauren worship them as gods in a far sky. Meanwhile, on these distant figures, an event, ages in the making, was taking place. As many have speculated, Elune and the Earth Mother are one in the same. The Earth Mother's crystal eyes are opening. The Eyes stream a beam of mist from the Emerald Dream to invigorate the life of Azeroth. When they have finished opening, portals would open to them to give the Tauren and Night Elves a chance get closer to their god, to enter a higher state of body and mind.
The opening of The Eyes has not been peaceful as told in ancient legends. Their attunement to the Twisting Nether has weakened the ties between all of the planets. Xoroth. Possibly the least known planet to Azeroth, has begun an assault on the moons. Many old horrors we have seen, and some new ones, have begun their invasion under the banner of The Wicked Regiment. They seek the crystalline core of the moons to rebuild their own planet, which has begun to violently tear itself apart due to how terribly they drained it of its resources. Although this effort may be in vain as many of the lieutenants and shock troopers know, their mysterious leader continues to push on.
World of Warcraft: Pulse of the Eyes will plunge heroes into a struggle between forces of the newly revived Emerald Dream and the relentless and never ending forces of The Wicked Regiment. Players will engage in seven new and extremely diverse zone, 13 new dungeons, all having a heroic mode, and five raids having a heroic mode as well. New arenas and battle grounds for characters to pit their skill in.
Pulse of the Eyes changes and updates
- Player level cap increased to 90.
- New Class available to the Humans, Night Elves, and Draenei for the Alliance and the Orcs, Blood Elves, and Trolls for the Horde: Demon Hunter.
- Extensive changes to Outland content and questing.
- Seven new zones for heroes to explore! Shimmering Ravine, Apo'aran, Runed Caverns,and Solmath's Hammer under the violent corona of An'she, and Yilithian Desert, Exerath Bloodfen, and Xorothian Core on the corrupted face of Mu'sha.
- Guild advancement has been taken further! Levels 26-35 have been added, as well as new guild perks and awards! Even a new mount.
- New dungeons and raids for heroes to conquer.
New Zones
The surface of the new 'continents' are not devoid of life or action. Many ranges and environments are found that would otherwise be impossible on other planets due to the connection to the dream.
Regions of An'she and Mu'sha
Shimmering Ravine: The gilded mountains, adorned with crystal spikes and golden veins that run deep into the center of the sun. The riches that have been left here by the demigods are staggering. Lakes of liquid silver and clouds of shattered crystals fill the landscape. Xorothian armies have set up camp in the southeastern region, mining the crystals to bring back to their home planet for building material. Led by Baron of Greed, Avaritia, a Wanter that has an insatiable taste for luxury.
- Apo'aran: The milk white plains and neon blue of the forests of Apo'aran are a place of beauty and tranquility. Home to multiple alien-like flora and fauna, the Xoroth have had little effect here, probably because they cant send enough forces here safely. The wildlife has been enraged by the opening of the eyes, and have been surging with power. A colossal city, named Bash'awe the Ivory City lies in the southern mountains, waiting for the Night Elves and Tauren to worship again in harmony. Baroness of Lust, Luxuria is draining the energy from the plains to power war engines for Xoroth. And she has her ways of gaining the energy without hassle...
Runed Caverns:
- Solmath's Hammer:
- Yilithian Desert:
- Exerath Bloodfen:
- Xorothian Core:
New Xorothian Races and Forces
- Wanter:
- Lashed Mistress:
- Wicked Observer:
- Sleeper:
- File:IconSmall FungalGiant Small.gifVain Usurper:
- Hellquine:
- Krsytvorm:
- Nathrezim Race:
- File:IconSmall Tichondrius Small.gifNathrezim Legionnaire:
- File:IconSmall Tichondrius Small.gifNathrezim Sorcerer:
- File:IconSmall Tichondrius Small.gifNathrezim God:
- File:IconSmall Reliquary Small.gifSoulbeast:
- File:IconSmall Wraith Small.gifDaemon Essence:
- Gronn Forms:
- File:IconSmall Gronn Small.gifGronn Deity:
- File:IconSmall Gronn Small.gifFel Gronn:
- Nether Crow:
- Bloodbeast:
- Admantite Stalker:
- Dreamkin
- Ascended Night Elf:
- File:IconSmall Cairne Small.gifAscended Tauren:
- Tothrezim
- Tothrezim Laborer:
- Tothrezim Slayer:
- Tothrezim Debt Collector:
- Tothrezim Warmage:
- File:IconSmall Satyr Small.gifIncubus:
- File:IconSmall FloatingEye.gifDevourer:
