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The Firelands Invasion is a charge led by Malfurion Stormrage and the Guardians of Hyjal to take the attack to Ragnaros in the Firelands.

Defending the World Tree

Main article: Mount Hyjal quests

Before adventurers can take the fight to Ragnaros, they must first defend the fight his forces have brought to Mount Hyjal. Both Ragnaros' forces and those of the Twilight's Hammer seek to burn Nordrassil, the world tree. It is up to adventurers to push the foot soldiers back and interact with five Ancients: Goldrinn, Aviana, Aessina, Tortolla and Cenarius, and rescue the legendary commander Jarod Shadowsong. Once these five Ancients are back in the fight, Malfurion, Hamuul Runetotem and Cenarius lead a charge against Ragnaros in Sulfuron Spire, driving him back to the Firelands.

Opening the portal

Once Mount Hyjal is reasonably secure (at least after players have completed Quest:Aessina's Miracle), forces start gathering at the Sanctuary of Malorne in southern Hyjal. There, Malfurion attempts to open a portal to the Firelands. That attempt does not go well. The fight escalates to the point that Malorne is resurrected to help with the defense.

It will take three days to recover enough to attempt to open the portal again. Adventurers are tasked with earning [Mark of the World Tree] x20 in order to continue. Eight are earned in one-time quests, and four can be earned each day in dailies.

Optional breadcrumbs:  [35] Guardians of Hyjal: Call of the Ancients &  [35] Guardians of Hyjal: Firelands Invasion!

1.  [35] Opening the Door
2.  [35] A Ritual of Flame
3.  [35] To the Sanctuary!
4.  [35] Caught Unawares
5.  [35] The Sanctuary Must Not Fall
6. Dailies open up:
   • One set of quests from these five is offered daily:
     •  [35 Daily] Between the Trees &  [35 Daily] The Power of Malorne
     •  [35 Daily] Call the Flock &  [35 Daily] Wings Aflame
     •  [35 Daily] Perfecting Your Howl &  [35 Daily] The Call of the Pack
     •  [35 Daily] Punting Season &  [35 Daily] Echoes of Nemesis
     •  [35 Daily] Those Bears Up There &  [35 Daily] Nature's Blessing
   • One of these quests is also offered daily:
     •  [35 Daily] Rage Against the Flames
     •  [35 Daily] Supplies for the Other Side
7.  [35] Calling for Reinforcements (requires [Mark of the World Tree] x20)

Making a beachhead

Resources gathered, it is time to make a push into the breach. However, Hamuul has a side quest that goes disastrously wrong. Putting that aside for the moment, follow Malfurion through the portal on Nordune Ridge to cross into the Molten Front. Malfurion and his party are immediately set upon by an Obsidian Slaglord. Help kill it, then start securing the toehold. Malfurion shortly offers an opportunity to recruit either the Druids of the Talon or the Shadow Wardens to the fight by handing either faction's leader [Mark of the World Tree] x150.

1.  [35] Leyara
2.  [35] Through the Gates of Hell and  [35] The Fate of Runetotem
   • Completing Through the Gates of Hell unlocks three or four of these dailies in the Molten Front each day:
     •  [35 Daily] Aggressive Growth -or-  [35 Daily] Wisp Away
     •  [35 Daily] Burn Victims
     •  [35 Daily] Hostile Elements
     • One of:
       •  [35 Daily] Breach in the Defenses
       •  [35 Daily] The Dogs of War
       •  [35 Daily] The Harder They Fall
       •  [35 Daily] Traitors Return
   • Completing Through the Gates of Hell also unlocks at the Sanctuary of Malorne each day:
     •  [35 Daily] The Protectors of Hyjal
   • Completing The Fate of Runetotem unlocks one of these three dailies each day:
     •  [35 Daily] Releasing the Pressure
     •  [35 Daily] Relieving the Pain
     •  [35 Daily] Treating the Wounds
3. Malfurion offers the opportunity to recruit other factions after Through the Gates of Hell:
   •  [35] Druids of the Talon (requires [Mark of the World Tree] x150)
   •  [35] The Shadow Wardens (requires [Mark of the World Tree] x150)

Progressing inland

TBD

Patches and hotfixes

• Patch 4.2.0 (2011-06-28): Added.
  

External links

World of Warcraft Community Site Patch 4.2. Preview: The Regrowth and Molten Front Daily Quest Hubs