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The Argent Crusade
Main leader	Highlord Tirion Fordring
Race(s)	Various races
Base of operations	The Argent Vanguard, Icecrown; Hearthglen, Western Plaguelands
Affiliation	Independent
Reputation
Quartermaster	Veteran Crusader Aliocha Segard
Notable reward(s)	[Pattern: Brilliant Spellthread]

Revision as of 09:06, 11 September 2011

The Argent Crusade is an order of holy warriors formed from the union of the Reformed Order of the Silver Hand and the Argent Dawn. Led by the paladin Tirion Fordring, the Argent Crusade was a major contributor to the successful campaign in Northrend that toppled the Lich King. As of the Shattering, they currently work to restore the Plaguelands of northern Lordaeron.

Background

This section concerns content related to Wrath of the Lich King.

The Argent Crusade was formed shortly after the Battle for Light's Hope Chapel, as played out during the death knight quest [55] The Light of Dawn, in which Tirion Fordring — leader of the reformed Silver Hand — reclaimed (and evidently purified) the Ashbringer during a confrontation with the Lich King. He assumed a leadership position over the Argent Dawn and united the two factions in order to take the fight against the Lich King to Northrend.

Call of the Crusade 2 — Tirion Fordring is the leader of the Argent Crusade.

According to the quest [80] Tirion's Help, Tirion Fordring handpicked every member in the Argent Crusade in order to avoid infiltration by the Cult of the Damned. This was presumably to prevent a repeat of the Inigo Montoy incident, which resulted in Naxxramas returning to Northrend and Kel'Thuzad regaining corporeal form.

It should be noted that, despite the new Tabard the Argent Crusade uses, several of their members can be found using the old tabard of the Argent Dawn (this is referring to members of the Argent Crusade faction in Northrend, not the Argent Dawn members who are found in Eastern Kingdoms/Kalimdor). Those who wear the old tabard range from the common infantry to the commanders and senior members of the Crusade. This may mean that the two tabards are interchangable in the Crusade, and the old Argent Dawn tabard may still be in production as part of uniform for the members of the Crusade. Avenger Metz, for example, still uses the Argent Dawn tabard instead of the newer Argent Crusade one.

In Cataclysm

This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

In World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the Argent Crusade has strengthened its presence in the Plaguelands, claiming not only outposts formerly held by the now-defunct Argent Dawn (such as Light's Hope Chapel), but also the former Scarlet Crusade town of Hearthglen, and the four towers through the Eastern Plaguelands, around which the plague has receded.

Bases

The main front-line encampment of the Argent Crusade appears to be at the Argent Vanguard, on the border between the Storm Peaks and Icecrown. A few other camps include:

Reputation

Reputation with the Argent Crusade can be gained by completing the following daily quests.

[80] Slaves to Saronite (325 reputation)
[76] Troll Patrol (455 reputation)
To complete Troll Patrol, complete one quest from each of the four quest givers:
- Captain Brandon:
  - [76 Daily] Troll Patrol: Can You Dig It?
  - [76 Daily] Troll Patrol: High Standards
  - [76 Daily] Troll Patrol: Something for the Pain
- Captain Grondel:
  - [76 Daily] Troll Patrol: Couldn't Care Less
  - [76 Daily] Troll Patrol: Creature Comforts
  - [76 Daily] Troll Patrol: Whatdya Want, a Medal?
- Captain Rupert:
  - [76 Daily] Troll Patrol: Done to Death
  - [76 Daily] Troll Patrol: Intestinal Fortitude
  - [76 Daily] Troll Patrol: Throwing Down
- Alchemist Finklestein
  - [76 Daily] Troll Patrol: The Alchemist's Apprentice

[76 Daily] Congratulations! (if Troll Patrol was completed quickly enough - within 20 minutes) (650 reputation)

Reputation can also be gained by purchasing [Tabard of the Argent Crusade]1 from Veteran Crusader Aliocha Segard in the Argent Vanguard. This tabard, while worn in level 80 dungeons, awards 2 to 30 reputation per mob depending on its difficulty and 300 reputation per boss to your standing with the Argent Crusade.

Also six quests at the Argent Tournament once you reach a high enough rank. Note that these quests will give Knights of the Ebon Blade reputation instead for Death Knights.

[80] A Champion Rises / [80] A Champion Rises
[80 Daily] Taking Battle To The Enemy
[80 Daily] Among the Champions
[80 Daily] Battle Before The Citadel
[80G3 Daily] Threat From Above
[79 Daily] Contributin' To The Cause (always gives Argent Crusade reputation, even for Death Knights)

Videos

[How to] Argent Crusade daily quests.
More guides here]

Notable characters

See Argent Crusade NPCs.

Rewards

Veteran Crusader Aliocha Segard
<**Argent Crusade** Quartermaster>
Rep	Item	Cost	Type
Friendly	[Tabard of the Argent Crusade]	1	Tabard
Honored	[Arcanum of the Fleeing Shadow]	150	Arcanum
	[Cloak of Holy Extermination]	21 9 13	Back
	[Standard Issue Legguards]	46 18 42	Plate Legs
	[Special Issue Legplates]	46 36 29	Plate Legs
Revered	[Arcanum of the Stalwart Protector]	150	Arcanum
	[Argent Skeleton Crusher]	89 56 27	2H Mace
	[Battle Mender's Helm]	32 72 90	Mail Head
	[Design: Guardian's Twilight Opal]	4	Jewelcrafting
	[Fang-Deflecting Faceguard]	37 96 85	Plate Head
	[Purifying Torch]	52 35 6	Wand
	[Zombie Sweeper Shotgun]	53 94 17	Gun
Exalted	[Boots of the Neverending Path]	35 83 98	Leather Feet
	[Helm of Purified Thoughts]	53 67 12	Plate Head
	[Pattern: Brilliant Spellthread]	5	Tailoring
	[Polished Regimental Hauberk]	61 23 79	Mail Chest
	[Signet of Hopeful Light]	28 49 83	Finger

Quests

Several quests provide reputation with the Argent Crusade.

Icecrown

Argent Crusade world event

[80] The Black Knight of Westfall? -or- [80] The Black Knight of Silverpine?: 325 reputation
[80] The Seer's Crystal: 325 reputation
[80] The Stories Dead Men Tell: 325 reputation
[80] There's Something About the Squire
[80] The Black Knight's Orders: 325 reputation
After reaching the rank of Champion:
[80] The Black Knight's Fall: 455 reputation

[80] Jagged Shards (+325 rep)
- [80] I'm Smelting... Smelting! (+325 rep)
- [80] The Runesmiths of Malykriss (+325 rep)
  - [80] By Fire Be Purged (+325 rep)
[80] Tirion's Gambit (+650 rep)
Quest:Preparations for War
- [78] Judgment Day Comes! (+33 rep)
  - [78] Honor Above All Else
    - [78] Scourge Tactics (+325 rep)
    - [78] Curing The Incurable (+325 rep)
    - [78] Defending The Vanguard (+325 rep)
      - [78] If There Are Survivors...
        [78] Into The Wild Green Yonder (+455 rep)
        [78] A Cold Front Approaches (+13 rep)
        [78] The Last Line Of Defense (+650 rep)
        [78] Once More Unto The Breach, Hero (+13 rep)
        [78] The Purging Of Scourgeholme (+325 rep)
        
        [78] The Scourgestone (+325 rep)
        [79] The Air Stands Still (+650 rep)
        
        [78] The Restless Dead (+325 rep)
        
        [79] The Stone That Started A Revolution (+325 rep)
        
        [79] It Could Kill Us All (+325 rep)
        [79] Into The Frozen Heart Of Northrend (+325 rep)
        [79] The Battle For Crusaders' Pinnacle (+325 rep)
        [79] The Crusaders' Pinnacle (+650 rep)
        [80] The Skybreaker -or- [80] Orgrim's Hammer
        
        [80] A Tale of Valor (+13 rep)
        [80] A Hero Remains (+325 rep)
        [80] The Keeper's Favor (+195 rep)
        [80] Hope Within the Emerald Nightmare
        [80] The Boon of Remulos (+325 rep)
        [80] Time Yet Remains (+13 rep)
        [80] The Touch of an Aspect (+195 rep)
        [80] Dahlia's Tears
        [80] The Boon of Alexstrasza (+325 rep)
        [80] Hope Yet Remains (+13 rep)
        [80] The Will of the Naaru (+195 rep)
        [80] The Boon of A'dal (+325 rep)
        [80] Light Within the Darkness (+650 rep)
Quest:I'm Not Dead Yet!/Quest:Let's Get Out of Here! (+325 rep)

Patch changes

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Patch 3.0.3 (2008-11-04): Added.

References

External links

World of Warcraft Community Site

ru:Серебряный Авангард

Wowpedia