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| + | [[Image:Maiden's Virtue.jpg|thumb|The ''Maiden's Virtue'' lies docked in Menethil Harbor.]] |
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| + | '''''Maiden's Virtue''''' was a [[boat|ship]] docked in [[Menethil Harbor]] in the [[Wetlands]]. The crewmen of the ship could be seen standing around the dock waiting for supplies to be loaded so they could sail off, but according to [[Red Jack Flint]], the Maiden's Virtue hasn't set sail in years. [[Bart Tidewater]] was the ship's captain. |
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| − | | name = The Steamwheedle Cartel |
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| − | | leader = [[Trade prince]] [[Trade Prince Steamwheedle|Steamwheedle]] (implied) |
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| − | | leaders = [[Chief Engineer Bilgewhizzle]], [[Gazlowe]], [[Baron Revilgaz]], [[Fleet Master Seahorn]] |
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| − | | capital = [[Gadgetzan]] (By way of [[Undermine]]) |
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| − | | capitals = [[Ratchet]], [[Booty Bay]], [[Everlook]], [[Mudsprocket]], [[Steamwheedle Port]] |
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| − | | language = [[Goblin (language)|Goblin]] |
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| − | | slang = [[Common]], [[Orcish]] |
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| − | | races = [[Goblins]] |
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| − | | theater = [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] |
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| − | The '''Steamwheedle Cartel''' is the largest and most successful of the [[Goblin]] Cartels in [[Undermine]]. It is a [[neutral]] [[organization]] that controls several [[City|cities]] and towns around the world, and has allied themselves with a number of other groups such as the Blackwater Raiders in [[Booty Bay]]. The Steamwheedle Cartel has made a great deal of profit from maintaining neutrality in the conflict between the [[Horde]] and the [[Alliance]]. Their services are always available to the highest bidder, and they employ anyone regardless of their affiliation if they can produce results. |
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| − | During the [[Second War]], a Horde ambassador met with a single trade prince and convinced him and his subordinates to join the Horde (while the rest of the goblin race stayed neutral).<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 114, 116</ref> This may have been [[Trade Prince Steamwheedle]]. Some Horde members have tried to improve relations with the Steamwheedle Cartel. Perhaps with enough persuasion, the goblins could be convinced to rejoin the Horde for the first time since the Second War.<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 188</ref> This is unlikely to happen however, as the trade prince realized his mistake and left the Horde, and the goblin race remembers the mistake and remains neutral to this day.<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 116</ref> |
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| − | == Insane in the Membrane == |
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| − | In patch 3.1.0, a new [[Feat of Strength]] has been added. {{achievementlong|Insane in The Membrane|Insane in The Membrane}} which when {{Reputation|exalted}} with the four [[Steamwheedle Cartel]] cities, {{Reputation|honored}} with [[Bloodsail Buccaneers]], and {{Reputation|exalted}} with [[Ravenholdt]] and [[Darkmoon Faire]] will give the player the title "''<name> [[the Insane]]''" |
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| − | Callahan of Ysera has taken the time to write an extensive guide on how to do this achievement: |
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| − | [http://files.spectralcoding.com/files/wow/index.html Insane in the Membrane FoS Guide - By Callahan of Ysera-US] |
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| − | There is a section dedicated to reaching {{Reputation|exalted}} with all of the Steamwheedle Cartel factions. It is recommended that you read this guide (in addition to this page) if you are serious about attempting to get "the Insane" title. |
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| − | ==Places under their control== |
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| − | =====Towns run by the {{Neutral Icon Small}}Steemwiddle Cartel===== |
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| + | [[The Shattering]] caused the Maiden's Voyage to sink and the crew stand on the docks, looking on in sorrow. A conversation can be overheard as follows: |
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| + | *{{text|say|[[Bart Tidewater]]|'Tis a tragedy, boys. The curse of Menethil be on us all.}} |
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| + | *{{text|say|[[Red Jack Flint]]|Cap'n, the Virtue hasn't set sail in years. It was just sittin' there.}} |
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| + | *{{text|say|Bart Tidewater|Aye, and a damn fine job she did of it! But not as good as the [[Daelin Proudmoore|Admiral]].}} |
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| + | *{{text|say|Bart Tidewater|We held our place here as long as we could, but it still wasn't enough.}} |
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| − | ! Zone Name |
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| + | *{{text|say|Bart Tidewater|Nobody could hold a place like him, lads. Nobody.}} |
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| − | ! Zone Level Range |
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| + | *{{text|say|Red Jack Flint|We know, Cap'n. We know.}} |
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| − | ! Location Within Zone |
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| − | ! Access |
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| − | | {{Bc-inline}}[[Area 52]] || {{Bc-inline}}[[Netherstorm]] || {{Bc-inline}}67-70 || West of {{Bc-inline}}[[Cosmowrench]] || By foot or flight path. |
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| − | | {{C-inline}}[[Bogpaddle]] || [[Swamp of Sorrows]] || {{C-inline}}52-54 || Northeast of {{C-inline}}[[Marshtide Watch]] || By foot or flight path. |
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| − | | [[Booty Bay]] || {{C-inline}}[[Cape of Stranglethorn]] || {{C-inline}}30-35 || South of {{C-inline}}[[Hardwrench Hideaway]] || By foot or flight path. |
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| − | | {{Bc-inline}}[[Cosmowrench]] || {{Bc-inline}}[[Netherstorm]] || {{Bc-inline}}67-70 || East of {{Bc-inline}}[[Area 52]] || By foot or flight path. |
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| − | | [[Edj]] || Isle of Kezan || UNKNOWN || UNKNOWN || UNKNOWN |
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| − | | [[Everlook]] || [[Winterspring]] || {{C-inline}}50-55 || Central || By foot or flight path. |
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| − | | [[Faldir's Cove]] || [[Arathi Highlands]] || {{C-inline}}25-30 || Southeast of Stromgarde Keep || UNKNOWN |
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| − | | [[Gadgetzan]] || [[Tanaris]] || {{C-inline}}45-50 || West of [[Steamwheedle Port]] || By foot or flight path. |
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| − | | {{Wotlk-inline}}[[K3]] || {{Wotlk-inline}}[[The Storm Peaks]] || {{Wotlk-inline}}76-80 || Southeast of {{Wotlk-inline}}[[Frosthold]] || By foot of flight path. |
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| − | | [[Mudsprocket]] || [[Dustwallow Marsh]] || {{C-inline}}35-40 || Southwest of [[Theramore Isle]] || By foot or flight path. |
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| − | | [[Ratchet]] || {{C-inline}}[[Northern Barrens]] || {{C-inline}}10-20 || Southeast of the [[Crossroads]] || By foot or flight path. |
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| − | | [[Steamwheedle Port]] || [[Tanaris]] || {{C-inline}}45-50 || East of [[Gadgetzan]] || By foot. |
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| − | They also control [[Smokywood Pastures]].<ref>[[Quest:Something Stinks (Alliance)]]</ref> |
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| − | ==Arenas== |
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| − | The Steamwheedle Cartel also runs the [[Arena PvP System]] with the [[battlemaster]]s all being [[goblins]] and the [[Arena Rewards]] [[vendor]]s being in [[Area 52]]. |
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| − | Despite the [[Bilgewater Cartel]] - the new playable Goblin race in Cataclysm - joining the Horde, the Steamwheedle Cartel is expected to retain its neutrality.<ref>http://www.worldofraids.com/wow-blue-tracker/eu-forums/10674467611-few-questions-about-cataclysm.html</ref> |
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| − | They have a footbomb team called the [[Steamwheedle Sharks]].<ref>{{questlong|Horde|3|Report for Tryouts}}</ref> They later leave their cartel to join Gallywix. |
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| − | Playable Goblin Death Knights appear to originally be part of the Steamwheedle Cartel, as evidenced by Gally Lumpstain in [[Quest:A Special Surprise|A Special Surprise]], although they later join the [[Bilgewater Cartel]] |
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| − | == Speculation == |
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| − | === Relationship with the Venture Company === |
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| − | The Steamwheedle Cartel runs [[Ratchet]]. The Venture Company has also been said to run Ratchet. The [[Venture Trading Company]] may be the cartel's parent company. If so, some fans speculate that the Steemwheedle Cartel has some members with internal conflicts of interest. Members of the Cartel sometimes give quests that go against some [[Venture Company]]'s operations, and also are not as hostile as their parent company. However in the RPG the Venture Co is not as hostile as it is portrayed in the game, and is an [[independent]] group that has its hands in almost everything including a sizeable ownership of Ratchet, and Undermine. However, even in the RPG, it also has branches in various locations that are hostile to other groups (or rather other groups are hostile to it), usually in Horde lands. |
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| − | === Naming === |
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| − | It was likely named after [[Trade Prince Steamwheedle]] (who may be the Goblin [[Tinker]] [[Ratso Steamwheedle]], a neutral hero in Warcraft III). |
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| − | ==See also== |
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| − | [[Mobs which affect reputation with Steamwheedle Cartel|Mobs that affect reputation]] |
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| − | ==Patch changes== |
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| − | *{{Patch 1.6.0|note=If you resurrect after being killed by goblin guards, they will no longer re-attack.}} |
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| − | ==References== |
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| − | {{Reflist}} |
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| + | ==Crew== |
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| − | == External links == |
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| + | * {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Bart Tidewater]] (Captain) |
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| − | * [http://steamwheedle.saate.net/ Steamwheedle Reputation Guide] for steps and tips on getting to exalted. |
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| + | * {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Red Jack Flint]] |
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| + | * {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Maiden's Virtue Crewman]] |
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Revision as of 17:22, 14 June 2011
The Maiden's Virtue lies docked in Menethil Harbor.
Maiden's Virtue was a ship docked in Menethil Harbor in the Wetlands. The crewmen of the ship could be seen standing around the dock waiting for supplies to be loaded so they could sail off, but according to Red Jack Flint, the Maiden's Virtue hasn't set sail in years. Bart Tidewater was the ship's captain.
Cataclysm
The Shattering caused the Maiden's Voyage to sink and the crew stand on the docks, looking on in sorrow. A conversation can be overheard as follows:
- Bart Tidewater says: 'Tis a tragedy, boys. The curse of Menethil be on us all.
- Red Jack Flint says: Cap'n, the Virtue hasn't set sail in years. It was just sittin' there.
- Bart Tidewater says: Aye, and a damn fine job she did of it! But not as good as the Admiral.
- Bart Tidewater says: We held our place here as long as we could, but it still wasn't enough.
- Bart Tidewater says: Nobody could hold a place like him, lads. Nobody.
- Red Jack Flint says: We know, Cap'n. We know.
