Changes: Magram clan

Blackwing Descent
BWD
	; Blackwing Descent loading screen
Location	Blackrock Mountain [25, 23]
Race(s)	Black dragon
End boss	Nefarian
Instance info
Type	Raid
Advised level	85
Player limit	10/25
Bosses
Omnotron Defense System; Magmaw; Atramedes; Chimaeron; Maloriak; Nefarian's End	(lore); (lore); (lore); (lore); (lore); (lore)
	Loot

Revision as of 00:57, 12 December 2010

For the achievement, see [Blackwing Descent].

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Blackwing Descent is an entry-level level 85 raid instance. Having retreated further into Blackrock Mountain following his defeat in Blackwing Lair, Nefarian has been bolstering his forces here and must be stopped once more. The entrance to the instance is near Nefarian's throne in the uninstanced portion of Blackwing Lair and is accessible by flying mount only.

Blackwing Descent, along with Bastion of Twilight and Throne of the Four Winds, is one of the first raid instances in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and its place in the expansion is intended to be akin to that of Naxxramas in Wrath of the Lich King.

History

Blackwing Descent is a part of the Blackrock Spire complex currently occupied by the Black dragonflight, having been taken over from the Dark Iron dwarves who inhabit Blackrock Depths. However, despite the previous rivalry between the two factions, the alliance between Deathwing and Ragnaros in Mount Hyjal suggests the forces of Blackrock Mountain may be fighting together.

The area appears to be a massive laboratory complex, in which adventurers must fight Nefarian's horrific experiments, expanding on the themes previously seen in Blackwing Lair.

Geography

The instance consists of two subzones, the Broken Hall and the Vault of the Shadowflame. When you enter the instance, the Omnitron Defense System will be off to your right with Magmaw off to your left. There is no required order. You next descend into the Vault, where Nefarian's experiments take place.

The Vault branches off into three areas where Chimaeron, Atramedes and Maloriak can be found. Only after defeating all of them will Nefarian himself become available, standing in the middle of the Vault as Lord Victor Nefarius.

Map

The Broken Hall
WorldMap-BlackwingDescent2.jpg

Vault of the Shadowflame

Encounters

Bosses	Monsters
The Broken Hall
Magmaw's Fissure Magmaw
Stone Sentinel's Overlook Omnitron Defense System Arcanotron Electron Magmatron Toxitron	Golem Sentry
Vault of the Shadowflame
Den of the Devourer Chimaeron
The Athenaeum Atramedes
Fleshrender's Workshop Maloriak
Vault of the Shadowflame Nefarian Onyxia

Dungeon denizens

Gallery

Map as of BlizzCon 2009
The cliff where adventurers faced Nefarian previously
Blackwing Descent meeting stone
The Broken Hall
Blackwing Descent 1413.jpg

Atramedes
The Vault of the Shadowflame
Dead dragons Blackwing Descent 1.jpg

Dead dragons
Dead dragons Blackwing Descent 2.jpg

More dead dragons

References

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+{{for|the achievement|Blackwing Descent (achievement)}}
-{{Infobox faction
+{{Cataclysm}}
-  | name = Magram clan
+{{stub/Location}}
-  | logo =
+{{infobox instance
-  | races = {{RaceIcon|Centaur|Female|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Centaur|Male|Small}}[[Centaur]]
+|name=Blackwing Descent
-  | base = [[Desolace]]
+|aka=BWD
-  | leader = [[Khan Jehn]]
+|ss=Blackwing Descent loading screen.jpg
-  | faction = Neutral
+|caption=Blackwing Descent loading screen
-  | rewards = None
+|loc=[[Blackrock Mountain]] {{co|25|23|Burning Steppes}}
-  | currency =
+|boss=[[Nefarian (Blackwing Descent tactics)|Nefarian]]
-  | tokens =
+|race={{Race|Black Dragonflight }}
-  | quartermaster =
+|type=Raid
-  | tabard = MagramBanner.jpg
+|level=85
+|players=10/25
+|bosses={{Blackwing Descent}}
 }}
+'''Blackwing Descent''' is an entry-level level 85 raid instance. Having retreated further into [[Blackrock Mountain]] following his defeat in [[Blackwing Lair]], [[Nefarian]] has been bolstering his forces here and must be stopped once more. The entrance to the instance is near Nefarian's throne in the uninstanced portion of Blackwing Lair and is accessible by flying mount only.
+Blackwing Descent, along with [[Bastion of Twilight]] and [[Throne of the Four Winds]], is one of the first raid instances in ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]]'' and its place in the expansion is intended to be akin to that of [[Naxxramas]] in ''[[Wrath of the Lich King]]''.
-The '''Magram clan''' of [[centaur]] have made their home in the southeastern parts of [[Desolace]]. They are mortal enemies of the [[Gelkis clan]] of centaur, a brother tribe also located in southern Desolace. The founding leader, or [[Khan]], of the Magram was [[Magra]], third of the alleged offspring of [[Zaetar]] and [[Theradras]]. They are presently lead by [[Khan Jehn]] and the clan representative [[Warug]].
+==History==
-The Magram hold no alliance with their brother tribes, but have been known to act both hostile and passive towards members of the [[Alliance]] and [[Horde]]. Approach with caution.
+Blackwing Descent is a part of the Blackrock Spire complex currently occupied by the [[Black dragonflight]], having been taken over from the [[Dark Iron dwarves]] who inhabit [[Blackrock Depths]]. However, despite the previous rivalry between the two factions, the alliance between Deathwing and [[Ragnaros]] in [[Mount Hyjal]] suggests the forces of Blackrock Mountain may be fighting together.
+The area appears to be a massive laboratory complex, in which adventurers must fight Nefarian's horrific experiments, expanding on the themes previously seen in Blackwing Lair.
-== History ==
-[[Image:Khan Jehn.jpg|thumb|Current Magram leader, Khan Jehn.]]
+==Geography==
-Originally lead by the Third Khan Magra, the Magram situated themselves against the mountain ranges of Desolace when the centaur divided into five tribes and have remained there ever since.
+The instance consists of two subzones, the Broken Hall and the [[Vault of the Shadowflame]]. When you enter the instance, the [[Omnitron Defense System]] will be off to your right with [[Magmaw]] off to your left. There is no required order. You next descend into the Vault, where [[Nefarian]]'s experiments take place.
+The Vault branches off into three areas where [[Chimaeron]], [[Atramedes]] and [[Maloriak]] can be found. Only after defeating all of them will Nefarian himself become available, standing in the middle of the Vault as [[Lord Victor Nefarius]].
-Before the death of Magra, he installed the idea that strength was essential and the tribe’s survival depended on their fighting spirit. When their brother tribe of Gelkis centaur spoke out against this notion, arguing that Theradras always watches over the centaur and will keep the tribes safe and alive, an eternal feud between the two tribes was born.
+===Map===
-The life-long pursuit of strength has carried on through the Khans of Magram to this day, turning them violent and determined. To solidify their title as the strongest the tribe still fights fiercely to weaken or destroy their brother clans, viewing the Kolkar as weak, the Gelkis as nothing more than a nuisance, and the [[Maraudine]] as a formidable enemy.
+<gallery>
+File:WorldMap-BlackwingDescent1.jpg|The Broken Hall
+File:WorldMap-BlackwingDescent2.jpg|Vault of the Shadowflame
+</gallery>
+==Encounters==
-It can be assumed that the Magram’s culture has developed into revolving around strength worship above all else. When compared to the Gelkis, the Magram hold very primitive forms of speech and social structure. For example, their grasp of common is limited and the position of Khan would likely be sought through a death match of sorts.
+{| class="darktable"
+|-
+! Bosses || Monsters
+|- valign=top
+! colspan=2 | The Broken Hall
+|- valign=top
+|
+* [[Magmaw's Fissure]]
+** {{RaceIconExt|LavaWorm}} [[Magmaw]]
+|
+<br />
+|- valign=top
+|
+* [[Stone Sentinel's Overlook]]
+**{{RaceIconExt|DwarfGolem}} [[Omnitron Defense System]]
+***{{RaceIconExt|DwarfGolem}} [[Arcanotron]]
+***{{RaceIconExt|DwarfGolem}} [[Electron]]
+***{{RaceIconExt|DwarfGolem}} [[Magmatron]]
+***{{RaceIconExt|DwarfGolem}} [[Toxitron]]
+|
+<br />
+* {{NPC||Golem Sentry}}
+|- valign=top
+! colspan=2 | Vault of the Shadowflame
+|- valign=top
+|
+* [[Den of the Devourer]]
+** {{RaceIconExt|Chimaeron}} [[Chimaeron]]
+|- valign=top
+|
+* [[The Athenaeum (Blackwing Descent)|The Athenaeum]]
+** {{RaceIconExt|DrakeAlbino}} [[Atramedes]]
+|
+|- valign=top
+|
+* [[Fleshrender's Workshop]]
+** {{RaceIconExt|Dragonman}} [[Maloriak]]
+|
+|- valign=top
+|
+* [[Vault of the Shadowflame]]
+** {{RaceIconExt|Nefarian}} [[Nefarian (Blackwing Descent tactics)|Nefarian]]
+*** {{RaceIconExt|Onyxia}} [[Onyxia (Blackwing Descent)|Onyxia]]
+|
+<br />
+|}
-== Settlements ==
+==Dungeon denizens==
+*{{RaceIconExt|Nefarian}} [[Black wyrm]] (two, [[Nefarian]] and [[Onyxia]])
-[[Image:Magram Village.jpg|thumb|Magram Village|left]]
+*{{RaceIconExt|DrakeBlack}} [[Black drake]]s
+*{{RaceIconExt|DwarfGolem}} [[Dark iron golem]]
+*{{RaceIconExt|Dragonman}} [[Dragonman]] (one, [[Maloriak]])
+*{{RaceIconExt|Drakeadon}} [[Drakeadon]]s
+*{{RaceIconExt|DrakeAlbino}} [[Elementium dragon]] (one, [[Atramedes]])
+*{{RaceIconExt|Gnome|Male}} [[Gnome]] (one, [[Finkle Einhorn]])
+*{{RaceIconExt|HumanDeathKnight|Male}} [[Human]] (one, [[Lord Victor Nefarius]])
+*{{RaceIconExt|Chimaeron}} [[Hydra]] (one, [[Chimaeron]])
+*{{RaceIconExt|LavaWorm}} [[Lava worm]] (one, [[Magmaw]])
-=== Desolace ===
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
-Since its founding, the Magram tribe has not ventured past the borders of their native homeland. Situated in the southeast, within range of the [[Valley of Bones]], lies the [[Magram Village]]. Patrols of [[warrior]]s and [[spell caster]]s line the borders of their settlement, the many tents within housing their beast of a Khan, Jehn. Like the Kolkar, the Magram have domesticated [[hyena]]s and utilize them for scouting purposes around the village.
+File:Blackwing Descent Map.jpg|Map as of BlizzCon 2009
+File:Blackwing Descent entrance external.jpg|The cliff where adventurers faced Nefarian previously
+File:Blackwing Descent meetingstone.jpg|Blackwing Descent meeting stone
+File:Broken Hall Blackwing Descent.jpg|The Broken Hall
+File:Blackwing Descent 1413.jpg|Atramedes
+File:Dead dragons fixed.jpg|The Vault of the Shadowflame
+File:Dead dragons Blackwing Descent 1.jpg|Dead dragons
+File:Dead dragons Blackwing Descent 2.jpg|More dead dragons
+</gallery>
+==References==
-==== Valley of Bones ====
+{{Reflist}}
-Southwest of the Magram Village is a great valley infested with undead known as the Valley of Bones. The ghosts of Magram ancestors roam here undisturbed among the two giant serpent skeletons that line the valley. It is believed that Magram and their necromancers may be creating a "new" scourge, and this makes them a potential danger to everyone.{{Cite|LoM|31}}
+{{Blackwing Descent Subzones}}
-== Magram vs. Gelkis ==
+{{Instancefooter|Cataclysm}}
-The clashing cultural values of the Magram and Gelkis are the founding reason for their animosity towards one another, and it has only spiraled downwards since their initial disagreement. While the Magram only respect strength, the Gelkis respect nature and their birthmother Theradras, calling upon her protection and the power of earth to maintain their existence. The Magram view this as weak however, especially their trust in Theradras to protect the centaur tribes.
+[[Category:Blackwing Descent| ]]
+[[Category:Cataclysm]]
-The Magram representative [[Warug]], stationed at the base of the mountains on the eastern borders of Magram territory, recruits foreign aid to strike against the Gelkis and organizes strategic missions to weaken them. In order to be deemed worthy of fighting with the Magram, adventurers must gain [[reputation]] with the tribe by slaying members of the Gelkis until they reach {{Reputation|Friendly}} status with the Magram. Each kill gives 20 reputation to the [[Magram]] faction and lowers the reputation of the [[Gelkis]] by 100. Reputation with the Magram caps at {{reputation|Honored|11999/12000 Honored}}, or one point below {{Reputation|Revered}}.
+[[Category:Blackrock Mountain]]
+[[Category:Instances]]
-Warug also sends foreign assistance to combat the [[Kolkar]] and [[Maraudine]] clans.
+[[Category:Raids]]
-In earlier builds, a player could become friendly or higher with both Centaur clans at the same time, by having someone else in a party kill a member of the Gelkis or Magram, which would cause the player to gain reputation with one Centaur clan, while not losing reputation with the other. As of [[patch 2.2]] the player will gain and lose reputation regardless of who in the party actually does the killing.
-== Magram rewards ==
-{{Lootbox|You will be able to choose one of these rewards:|Magram Hunter's Belt|Ceremonial Centaur Blanket}}
-== Classes ==
-The current known classes within the Magram clan are:
-* [[Magram Marauder]]
-* [[Magram Mauler]]
-* [[Magram Outrunner]]
-* [[Magram Pack Runner]]
-* [[Magram Scout]]
-* [[Magram Stormer]]
-* [[Magram Windchaser]]
-* [[Magram Wrangler]]
-{{Factions}}
-{{Centaurs}}
-[[Category:Magram Clan Centaur| ]]
-{{DEFAULTSORT:Magram Clan}}
-[[fr:Clan Magram]]

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