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| name = Stealing Knowledge
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| name = Cairne Bloodhoof
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| title = High Chieftain
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| gender = Male
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| character = [[Tauren chieftain|Chieftain]] (WC3); [[Hunter]], [[Scout]] (RPG); [[Warrior]] (TCG)
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| race = Tauren
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| affiliation = The [[Horde]], Confederated Tribes of the Tauren
 
| faction = Horde
  
| faction = Horde
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| occupation = Grand Chief of the Tauren,{{Citation needed}} Chieftain of the [[Bloodhoof tribe|Bloodhoof]], Chieftain of the United Tauren Tribes<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Shadows & Light]] |isbn=9781588469731 |pages=34}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author= Bennie, Scott |coauthors= Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch |title= [[Horde Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467720 |pages=149}}</ref>
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| level = 52
  
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| location = [[High Rise]], [[Thunder Bluff]]
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| levelreq = 45
  
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| status = Alive, {{C-inline}} Deceased
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| heading = Azshara
  
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| start = [[Jediga]]
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| health = 5,578,000
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| relatives = [[Elder Bloodhoof]] (ancestor), [[Tamaala]] (lifemate), [[Baine Bloodhoof|Baine]] (son)
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'''Cairne Bloodhoof''' is the Chief of the united tribes of the [[tauren]], chieftain of the [[Bloodhoof tribe|Bloodhoof]], and leader of [[Thunder Bluff]]. Allying with the [[Horde]] upon its arrival on the shores of [[Kalimdor]], Cairne stands today as one of its wisest and most venerated leaders. He wields the [[Bloodhoof Runespear]].
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Cairne is voiced by voice actor William Bassett.
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== Biography ==
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[[File:Cairne-WC3.jpg|frame|left|Cairne Bloodhoof in Warcraft III.]]
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The fearless and wizened leader of the Bloodhoof Tauren, Cairne lived near the shores of the [[Great Sea]] in the [[Barrens]].
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Cairne is a peerless warrior and a wise leader of his ancient people. Though slowed somewhat by the weight of age, Cairne still possesses great strength and valor. This great hearted giant knows that his people are in grave danger of extermination from the marauding centaurs. However, he has never given up hope of one day finding a way to lead his people to a new land where they can make their home and live in peace.{{cite|W3man|145}}
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However, between the [[centaur]] [[Centaur Marauders|marauders]]' savage attacks on his people and their hunting of local game to near extinction, Cairne planned to relocate his tribe to the verdant lands of [[Mulgore]]. But with centaur attacks growing more and more frequent, Cairne knew that on the open plains they would not be able to defeat them, and he quickly began to lose hope.
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Things changed when Cairne met [[Thrall]], the young [[warchief]] of the new [[orc]]ish [[Horde]], and, watching him battle and destroy a group of centaurs who had been attacking a [[tauren]], he became intrigued with their nobility and savagery. When Thrall told him that they came to look for their destiny, Cairne directed him to the north, where there was an Oracle.
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Thrall reported seeing an army of centaur going north, and Cairne quickly left to defend his village. Thrall brought his followers with him, and followed Cairne to defend the village. After defending against wave after wave of centaur warriors, Cairne told Thrall of his plight, and Thrall vowed to protect the caravan of Tauren as they crossed the barrens to Mulgore, in exchange for the location of the [[Medivh|Oracle]].
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Cairne and Thrall managed to evade and defeat the centaur marauders, and finally made it to Mulgore. Cairne told Thrall that the Oracle was within [[Stonetalon Peak]], and bid him good luck.
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Upon arriving at Stonetalon, Thrall was surprised to find that Cairne had sought him out, and pledged to repay the debt they owed Thrall and the Horde. Cairne enlisted the [[wyvern]]s to help them, and helped to free them from the harpies. He then helped to claim the peak from the [[human]]s so that they could enter freely. However, [[Jaina Proudmoore]] entered first.
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Cairne and Thrall split upon entering the bowels of Stonetalon, and Cairne found an enchanted spirit stone that would activate an ethereal bridge towards the [[Medivh|Oracle]]. When they found the [[Medivh|Oracle]], Cairne and Thrall found Jaina already there. All three spoke to the Oracle, who told them that they must all ally if they wished to defeat the [[Burning Legion]]. The three hesitantly agreed.
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Cairne's wisdom and strength, and the power of his tauren warriors, helped Thrall to reclaim [[Grom Hellscream]]. In a combined effort, the sorcery of all three races were needed to purge the [[demon]]ic influence from Hellscream. United in arms, Cairne pledged the loyalty of his race to the Horde, and together, they managed to defeat the [[Burning Legion]] once again.
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Cairne helped the orcs establish their new nation of [[Durotar]] before bidding them farewell and leaving to take his own people to a new land in [[Mulgore]]. There, they established a strong defense against the centaurs and [[harpy|harpies]] who harassed them. Several months later, however, Cairne's son, [[Baine Bloodhoof]], was captured by centaurs. Cairne feared the worst, and slipped into a lethargic depression. His followers scrambled to lead their people adequately, but they were no substitute for Cairne's wisdom. His second, [[Tagar (tauren)|Tagar]], tried to help Cairne, but Cairne would not hear of it. Tagar feared that without the leadership of Cairne, the tauren would not last long.
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When [[Rexxar]] and [[Rokhan]] arrived to ask Cairne for the tauren's assistance in the coming battle against [[Admiral Proudmoore]] and his [[Kul Tiras]] forces, Cairne told them to leave him and tell Thrall that he had died. Tagar told the heroes of Baine's capture, and they quickly left to investigate his disappearance. With the help of [[Bovan Windtotem]], they recovered Baine and returned him to his happy father.
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Cairne, overjoyed, told Rexxar that not only would he pledge the service of his people to Thrall once more, he would be returning himself. He joined with Rexxar's band of warriors and returned to [[Dustwallow]], and then helped to repel Proudmoore's forces. Victorious, they then took the fight to the humans and ended Proudmoore's reign of hatred. Cairne returned to his people and his son in Mulgore.
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Cairne also recognized that the nomadic traditions of tauren society were a danger to the survival of the people. There were few tauren, and their wandering lifestyle meant that they would be vulnerable to attacks by centaur, quilboar and other races. With the help of the Horde, Cairne secured the grasslands of Mulgore as a permanent home for the tauren, and constructed their first city high atop [[Thunder Bluff]].
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[[File:Cairne Wei.jpg|thumb|Cairne Bloodhoof by ''Wei Wang'']]
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'''Cairne''' is dedicated to serving his people and to watching over their safety in an ever-darkening world. An outstanding warrior, Cairne is considered one of the most dangerous creatures alive. Despite his strength and valor, he is a gentle soul who longs only for the peace and tranquility of the open plains. It is rumored that if he could lay the responsibilities of chieftain on another, Cairne would leave Thunder Bluff in an instant and retire to the wilds. Many believe that he is training his son, Baine, to take his place as chieftain one fateful day.''{{Cite|WoWMan|184}}
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Cairne Bloodhoof employs only tauren [[holy strider]]s, out of respect of their long heritage. Although his demeanor does not suggest a covert mind, Cairne does not disclose how many holy striders he employs, only that they are all tauren. [[Perith Stormhoof]], a notable holy strider works only for Cairne Bloodhoof and keeps many of his leader’s secrets (even secrets [[Thrall]] doesn’t know).<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=196}}</ref>
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Cairne is the spiritual leader for the tauren tribes in Kalimdor. He has an incredibly strong connection with the environment and deeply respects both the elemental forces and the natural beasts of the wild.
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Cairne is an extremely wise individual, but his lumbering demeanor often comes across as ponderously slow to members of other races. He always prefers to contemplate problems before acting to try to solve them, and frequently meditates for several days in a row without interruption. However, when he does decide to act, Cairne can rarely be deterred from his path. He fights with incredible passion, but is never out of control. He prefers to observe his enemies before fighting them so that he can more fully understand their strengths and weaknesses.
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Cairne has a very trusting attitude toward orcs and greatly respects their newly shamanistic culture. Night elves are likewise regarded positively because of their strong connection with the woodland environment. However, he usually avoids humans, dwarves and goblins; and if they must be dealt with, he tends to treat them in a patronizing manner. Cairne believes that the spiritual eyes of these races have not fully opened yet, and that members of these races are, in essence, children who are still learning and must be coddled. He has great disdain for the arcane practices of high elves and deeply resents their abandonment of the natural ways.<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Shadows & Light]] |isbn=9781588469731 |pages=35}}</ref>
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==In World of Warcraft==
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[[File:Cairne Bloodhoof.jpg|thumb|Cairne Bloodhoof in WoW.]]
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'''Cairne Bloodhoof''' is a level ?? faction leader located on the [[High Rise]] in the [[tauren]] city of [[Thunder Bluff]].{{coords|60|52|Thunder Bluff}}
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He starts the quest {{questlong|Horde|16|Rites of the Earthmother}}.
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He ends the quest {{questlong|Horde|60|The Feast of Winter Veil}} ([[Feast of Winter Veil]]).
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Cairne honors members of the Horde who attain the title of [[The Loremaster|Loremaster]] by delivering to them their {{loot|epic|Loremaster's Colors}}.
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See [[List of Thunder Bluff NPCs]].
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===Tactics===
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Thunder Bluff is a very easy city to get into to. It can be underguarded by Horde players so you do not always have to worry about them. Get the entire raid onto an elevator and go up. However, if word of incoming Alliance raids reaches the Horde, it is likely that shamans and balance druids will blow players off the platforms, making it much much more difficult to get to him. Run straight for the giant totem pole in the center and run up it to Cairne's rise. go to the center of the little amphitheater and AoE all the guards that you pulled. Then pull and kill Cairne.
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Cairne isn't as difficult to deal with as the other Horde bosses, Cairne has several knock back attacks that he will use on the tank as well as a random charge. The main tank should immediately run behind Cairne, The rest of the raid should filter out, but must not go beyond the first set of tents, as if Cairne charges them he will run back to his tent and reset.
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Without the worry of a reset Cairne is a really simple fight and can be downed without much resistance.
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[[File:Cairne totems.jpg|thumb|Cairne Bloodhoof after Patch 4.0.1.]]
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===Abilities===
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* '''Cleave:''' Inflicts 110% of normal melee damage to an enemy and its nearest allies, affecting up to 3 targets.
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* '''Mortal Strike:''' Inflicts 200% weapon damage and leaves the target wounded, reducing the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 5 sec.
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* '''Thunderclap:''' Inflicts 1407 to 1593 Nature damage to nearby enemies, increasing the time between their attacks by 100% and slowing their movement by 60% for 8 sec.
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* '''Uppercut:''' Inflicts normal damage plus 50 to an enemy, knocking it back.
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* '''Warstomp:''' Inflicts Physical damage to nearby enemies, knocking them back and stunning them for 6 sec.
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==Death==
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Cairne, though impressed with [[Garrosh Hellscream]]'s ability as a commander after visiting [[Warsong Hold]] in Northrend, opposes his selection as Thrall's replacement, and makes his feelings known to the outgoing Warchief; the old friends bitterly part ways as Thrall leaves for Outland, both leaders refusing to budge on their positions.
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Upon hearing rumors that the new Warchief sanctioned the killing of innocent druids (actually carried out by orcs loyal to [[Twilight's Hammer clan|Twilight's Hammer]]), Cairne issues a ''mak'gora'', challenging Garrosh for leadership of the Horde. Garrosh accepts, but adds the caveat that the combat would not be the non-lethal combat sanctioned by Thrall, but by the old laws - to the death. Cairne agrees, and the combatants meet in the arena in Orgrimmar.
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Each combatant is allowed one weapon and no armor. Cairne takes up his Bloodhoof Runespear, while Garrosh carries [[Gorehowl]], the axe that belonged to his father, [[Grom Hellscream]]. The weapons are blessed by shaman; Gorehowl is blessed by [[Magatha Grimtotem]], who seems approving of the new Warchief. At first gaining the upper hand, Cairne takes a glancing slash in the chest from Gorehowl, and becomes faint. He realizes that Magatha has poisoned Garrosh's weapon. Cairne's last thought is a lament - that he, who had lived with honor, would die betrayed, just as the howling axe of Hellscream smashes through his spear and buries itself in his chest. The tauren leader dies before he even falls to the ground
   
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The moment Cairne died, Magatha orders the [[Grimtotem tribe]] to take over Thunder Bluff and the surrounding towns, murdering everyone who stood in their way. Baine, Cairne's son and heir, manages to escape, and with the aid of Garrosh and [[Gazlowe]], leader of the goblins of [[Ratchet]], retakes Thunder Bluff and exiles Magatha and the surviving Grimtotems. Baine is formally installed as leader of Thunder Bluff and chieftain of the tauren.
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This quest requires you to go down into the [[Ruins of Eldarath]] to find four tablets scattered randomly throughout the area. The quest can be completed at a low level if you are willing to die a few times. Upon completion of this quest, you will be given quests to deliver each tablet to a NPC in a major city and one in Azshara; these NPCs will send you back to the quest giver, granting you even more XP just for running around.
  
   
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Cairne's remains are placed upon a pyre along with the shattered debris of his Runespear. Thrall returns from Outland to mourn him, regretting that he parted on bad terms with his friend. He weeps for the loss of a future lifetime of his friendship, his kindness, wisdom, and humor. Thrall speaks to the wind, hoping that Cairne's spirit hears him, to tell him that Cairne and the tauren were always the heart of the Horde - their true spiritual center, of forgiveness, compassion, and guidance. Thrall places his hand reverently on Cairne's now peaceful brow, to say a final goodbye to his old friend, and took with him the smallest piece of Cairne's Runespear to forever remember him and be in touch with his heart. The fragment was etched with a single rune, whose meaning did not escape Thrall - "healing".
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Collect the [[Tablet of Beth'Amara]], the [[Tablet of Jin'yael]], the [[Tablet of Markri]], and the [[Tablet of Sael'hai]]. These tablets, named after [[Highborne]] wizards, are scattered throughout the [[Ruins of Eldarath]]. There are multiple copies of each tablet, but you only need one of each.
  
   
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Each tablet is identifiable by a distinct neon marking.
  
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Cairne will be removed in ''Cataclysm'' (following his death in ''The Shattering''), succeeded by his son Baine.
   
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[[File:Cairne's death.JPG|thumb|Cairne is defeated by Garrosh in a duel to the death.]]
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[[File:Thrall & Cairne saving babies.jpg|thumb|Cairne holding a rescued blood elf baby.]]
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* [[Tablet of Jin'yael]] - <font color=blue>blue</font>
  
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* [[Tablet of Markri]] - <font color=green>green</font>
  
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* [[Tablet of Sael'hai]] - <font color=yellow>yellow</font>
  
   
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Prior to the announcement of Cairne's death, the Story & Lore panel of [[BlizzCon 2009]] showed an artwork of Cairne and [[Thrall]] rescuing babies is shown, [[Chris Metzen]] described it as: "so bad ass".<ref>{{ref web|url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdvT0yPsvHk&feature=related|title = Blizzcon 2009 - Preview Panel Part 4: Upheaval|accessdate = 2009-08-25|author = [[Chris Metzen]]|work = Youtube video|language = English}}</ref>
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''I admit, <name>, I've made the most of my situation in Azshara. Belgrom's punishment has had its share of benefits.''
  
   
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==Quotes==
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''Before I left, I did some research and you would be surprised how many valuable items are lying around.''
  
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[[File:Cairnebloodhoof.JPG|thumb|Cairne Bloodhoof]]
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===Warcraft III===
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*I am Cairne, chief of the Bloodhoof tauren. You [[Orc|greenskins]] fight with savagery and valor. I am intrigued.
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*Our debt to you orcs can only be repaid with blood. We've come to help you reach the Oracle. However, those [[human|metal-clad pinkskins]] look like trouble.
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*Ha! There's no need to coddle me, [[Thrall|boy]]. I may be old, but I'm not helpless.
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*(to [[Rexxar]]) Now, you said that your warchief was in trouble – that the Horde needed the tauren once again. Well, Thrall did much for us in his time, and we will not fail him. My warriors will rendezvous with the warchief upon the battlefield, but I will be returning with YOU!
   
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===World of Warcraft===
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''I'll tell you more about my deals, and even give you a cut of the profits, if you help me gather some of them.''
  
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====Greetings====
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*We Tauren have always held a great respect for the ways of the Earthmother.
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*I am Cairne, chief of the Bloodhoof Tauren.
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*Take heart young one, the Earthmother is near.
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*Ish-ne-alo por-ah, may the Earthmother smile upon you.
   
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====Aggro====
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''There are tablets throughout the Ruins of Eldarath to the east that I need. All four are named after Highborne wizards. Get them for me and we'll talk some more.''
  
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*For honor!
   
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== Progress ==
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====Raid wipe====
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*The attackers have fled! Strength and honor to the Horde!
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''The tablets I'm having you gather should bring in a pretty copper or two to the right parties. I'll tell you who we need to deliver them to after you've found them. But I'm no fool... you'll get your share after I have proof that they've been delivered.''
  
   
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S''o get to it--we don't have all day. I might have to find someone else to help me.''
  
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*Ha! There's no need to coddle me, boy. I may be old, but I'm not helpless.{{Cite|TCGDoW|159}}
   
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==Patch changes==
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*{{Patch 4.0.3a|note=Deceased. Replaced by Baine Bloodhoof as faction leader.}}
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''Perfect, <name>, and in good condition also. These should get us a good price from all the parties concerned.''
  
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*{{Patch 4.0.1|note=Updated with a new model.}}
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*{{Patch 3.0.2|note=Updated for level 80.}}
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*{{Patch 2.0.1|note=Updated for level 70.}}
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*{{Patch 1.7.0|note=Racial "Leaders" have been strengthened, and are now worth slightly less honor.}}
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*{{Patch 1.4.0|note=Cairne Bloodhoof is now a little more talkative.}}
   
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==References==
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''Let's not dawdle around here any longer than we have to. We have some money to make.''
  
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{{Succession|None|'''[[Tauren|Chieftain of the united tribes of the Tauren]]'''|[[Baine Bloodhoof]] {{cata-inline}}}}
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* '''Stealing Knowledge
  
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{{Succession|Unknown|'''[[Bloodhoof tribe|Chieftain of the Bloodhoof tribe]]'''|[[Baine Bloodhoof]] {{cata-inline}}}}
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**[[Delivery to Andron Gant]]
  
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Revision as of 15:12, 6 November 2010

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HordeCairne Bloodhoof
Image of Cairne Bloodhoof
Title <High Chieftain>
Gender Male
Race Tauren (Humanoid)
Class Chieftain (WC3); Hunter, Scout (RPG); Warrior (TCG)
Affiliation(s) The Horde, Confederated Tribes of the Tauren
Occupation Grand Chief of the Tauren,[citation needed]  Chieftain of the Bloodhoof, Chieftain of the United Tauren Tribes[1][2]
Location High Rise, Thunder Bluff
Status Alive, Icon Cataclysm 18x18 Deceased
Relative(s) Elder Bloodhoof (ancestor), Tamaala (lifemate), Baine (son)

Cairne Bloodhoof is the Chief of the united tribes of the tauren, chieftain of the Bloodhoof, and leader of Thunder Bluff. Allying with the Horde upon its arrival on the shores of Kalimdor, Cairne stands today as one of its wisest and most venerated leaders. He wields the Bloodhoof Runespear.

Cairne is voiced by voice actor William Bassett.

Biography

Cairne-WC3

Cairne Bloodhoof in Warcraft III.

The fearless and wizened leader of the Bloodhoof Tauren, Cairne lived near the shores of the Great Sea in the Barrens.

Cairne is a peerless warrior and a wise leader of his ancient people. Though slowed somewhat by the weight of age, Cairne still possesses great strength and valor. This great hearted giant knows that his people are in grave danger of extermination from the marauding centaurs. However, he has never given up hope of one day finding a way to lead his people to a new land where they can make their home and live in peace.Template:Cite

However, between the centaur marauders' savage attacks on his people and their hunting of local game to near extinction, Cairne planned to relocate his tribe to the verdant lands of Mulgore. But with centaur attacks growing more and more frequent, Cairne knew that on the open plains they would not be able to defeat them, and he quickly began to lose hope.

Things changed when Cairne met Thrall, the young warchief of the new orcish Horde, and, watching him battle and destroy a group of centaurs who had been attacking a tauren, he became intrigued with their nobility and savagery. When Thrall told him that they came to look for their destiny, Cairne directed him to the north, where there was an Oracle.

Thrall reported seeing an army of centaur going north, and Cairne quickly left to defend his village. Thrall brought his followers with him, and followed Cairne to defend the village. After defending against wave after wave of centaur warriors, Cairne told Thrall of his plight, and Thrall vowed to protect the caravan of Tauren as they crossed the barrens to Mulgore, in exchange for the location of the Oracle.

Cairne and Thrall managed to evade and defeat the centaur marauders, and finally made it to Mulgore. Cairne told Thrall that the Oracle was within Stonetalon Peak, and bid him good luck.

Upon arriving at Stonetalon, Thrall was surprised to find that Cairne had sought him out, and pledged to repay the debt they owed Thrall and the Horde. Cairne enlisted the wyverns to help them, and helped to free them from the harpies. He then helped to claim the peak from the humans so that they could enter freely. However, Jaina Proudmoore entered first.

Cairne and Thrall split upon entering the bowels of Stonetalon, and Cairne found an enchanted spirit stone that would activate an ethereal bridge towards the Oracle. When they found the Oracle, Cairne and Thrall found Jaina already there. All three spoke to the Oracle, who told them that they must all ally if they wished to defeat the Burning Legion. The three hesitantly agreed.

Cairne's wisdom and strength, and the power of his tauren warriors, helped Thrall to reclaim Grom Hellscream. In a combined effort, the sorcery of all three races were needed to purge the demonic influence from Hellscream. United in arms, Cairne pledged the loyalty of his race to the Horde, and together, they managed to defeat the Burning Legion once again.

Cairne helped the orcs establish their new nation of Durotar before bidding them farewell and leaving to take his own people to a new land in Mulgore. There, they established a strong defense against the centaurs and harpies who harassed them. Several months later, however, Cairne's son, Baine Bloodhoof, was captured by centaurs. Cairne feared the worst, and slipped into a lethargic depression. His followers scrambled to lead their people adequately, but they were no substitute for Cairne's wisdom. His second, Tagar, tried to help Cairne, but Cairne would not hear of it. Tagar feared that without the leadership of Cairne, the tauren would not last long.

When Rexxar and Rokhan arrived to ask Cairne for the tauren's assistance in the coming battle against Admiral Proudmoore and his Kul Tiras forces, Cairne told them to leave him and tell Thrall that he had died. Tagar told the heroes of Baine's capture, and they quickly left to investigate his disappearance. With the help of Bovan Windtotem, they recovered Baine and returned him to his happy father.

Cairne, overjoyed, told Rexxar that not only would he pledge the service of his people to Thrall once more, he would be returning himself. He joined with Rexxar's band of warriors and returned to Dustwallow, and then helped to repel Proudmoore's forces. Victorious, they then took the fight to the humans and ended Proudmoore's reign of hatred. Cairne returned to his people and his son in Mulgore.

Cairne also recognized that the nomadic traditions of tauren society were a danger to the survival of the people. There were few tauren, and their wandering lifestyle meant that they would be vulnerable to attacks by centaur, quilboar and other races. With the help of the Horde, Cairne secured the grasslands of Mulgore as a permanent home for the tauren, and constructed their first city high atop Thunder Bluff.

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Cairne is dedicated to serving his people and to watching over their safety in an ever-darkening world. An outstanding warrior, Cairne is considered one of the most dangerous creatures alive. Despite his strength and valor, he is a gentle soul who longs only for the peace and tranquility of the open plains. It is rumored that if he could lay the responsibilities of chieftain on another, Cairne would leave Thunder Bluff in an instant and retire to the wilds. Many believe that he is training his son, Baine, to take his place as chieftain one fateful day.Template:Cite

Cairne Bloodhoof employs only tauren holy striders, out of respect of their long heritage. Although his demeanor does not suggest a covert mind, Cairne does not disclose how many holy striders he employs, only that they are all tauren. Perith Stormhoof, a notable holy strider works only for Cairne Bloodhoof and keeps many of his leader’s secrets (even secrets Thrall doesn’t know).[3]

Cairne is the spiritual leader for the tauren tribes in Kalimdor. He has an incredibly strong connection with the environment and deeply respects both the elemental forces and the natural beasts of the wild.

Cairne is an extremely wise individual, but his lumbering demeanor often comes across as ponderously slow to members of other races. He always prefers to contemplate problems before acting to try to solve them, and frequently meditates for several days in a row without interruption. However, when he does decide to act, Cairne can rarely be deterred from his path. He fights with incredible passion, but is never out of control. He prefers to observe his enemies before fighting them so that he can more fully understand their strengths and weaknesses.

Cairne has a very trusting attitude toward orcs and greatly respects their newly shamanistic culture. Night elves are likewise regarded positively because of their strong connection with the woodland environment. However, he usually avoids humans, dwarves and goblins; and if they must be dealt with, he tends to treat them in a patronizing manner. Cairne believes that the spiritual eyes of these races have not fully opened yet, and that members of these races are, in essence, children who are still learning and must be coddled. He has great disdain for the arcane practices of high elves and deeply resents their abandonment of the natural ways.[4]

In World of Warcraft

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Cairne Bloodhoof

Cairne Bloodhoof in WoW.

Cairne Bloodhoof is a level ?? faction leader located on the High Rise in the tauren city of Thunder Bluff.[60, 52]VZ-Thunder BluffBlip

He starts the quest H [16] Rites of the Earthmother.

He ends the quest H [60] The Feast of Winter Veil (Feast of Winter Veil).

Cairne honors members of the Horde who attain the title of Loremaster by delivering to them their [Loremaster's Colors].

See List of Thunder Bluff NPCs.

Tactics

Thunder Bluff is a very easy city to get into to. It can be underguarded by Horde players so you do not always have to worry about them. Get the entire raid onto an elevator and go up. However, if word of incoming Alliance raids reaches the Horde, it is likely that shamans and balance druids will blow players off the platforms, making it much much more difficult to get to him. Run straight for the giant totem pole in the center and run up it to Cairne's rise. go to the center of the little amphitheater and AoE all the guards that you pulled. Then pull and kill Cairne.

Cairne isn't as difficult to deal with as the other Horde bosses, Cairne has several knock back attacks that he will use on the tank as well as a random charge. The main tank should immediately run behind Cairne, The rest of the raid should filter out, but must not go beyond the first set of tents, as if Cairne charges them he will run back to his tent and reset.

Without the worry of a reset Cairne is a really simple fight and can be downed without much resistance.

Cairne totems

Cairne Bloodhoof after Patch 4.0.1.

Abilities

  • Cleave: Inflicts 110% of normal melee damage to an enemy and its nearest allies, affecting up to 3 targets.
  • Mortal Strike: Inflicts 200% weapon damage and leaves the target wounded, reducing the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 5 sec.
  • Thunderclap: Inflicts 1407 to 1593 Nature damage to nearby enemies, increasing the time between their attacks by 100% and slowing their movement by 60% for 8 sec.
  • Uppercut: Inflicts normal damage plus 50 to an enemy, knocking it back.
  • Warstomp: Inflicts Physical damage to nearby enemies, knocking them back and stunning them for 6 sec.

Death

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Cairne, though impressed with Garrosh Hellscream's ability as a commander after visiting Warsong Hold in Northrend, opposes his selection as Thrall's replacement, and makes his feelings known to the outgoing Warchief; the old friends bitterly part ways as Thrall leaves for Outland, both leaders refusing to budge on their positions.

Upon hearing rumors that the new Warchief sanctioned the killing of innocent druids (actually carried out by orcs loyal to Twilight's Hammer), Cairne issues a mak'gora, challenging Garrosh for leadership of the Horde. Garrosh accepts, but adds the caveat that the combat would not be the non-lethal combat sanctioned by Thrall, but by the old laws - to the death. Cairne agrees, and the combatants meet in the arena in Orgrimmar.

Each combatant is allowed one weapon and no armor. Cairne takes up his Bloodhoof Runespear, while Garrosh carries Gorehowl, the axe that belonged to his father, Grom Hellscream. The weapons are blessed by shaman; Gorehowl is blessed by Magatha Grimtotem, who seems approving of the new Warchief. At first gaining the upper hand, Cairne takes a glancing slash in the chest from Gorehowl, and becomes faint. He realizes that Magatha has poisoned Garrosh's weapon. Cairne's last thought is a lament - that he, who had lived with honor, would die betrayed, just as the howling axe of Hellscream smashes through his spear and buries itself in his chest. The tauren leader dies before he even falls to the ground

The moment Cairne died, Magatha orders the Grimtotem tribe to take over Thunder Bluff and the surrounding towns, murdering everyone who stood in their way. Baine, Cairne's son and heir, manages to escape, and with the aid of Garrosh and Gazlowe, leader of the goblins of Ratchet, retakes Thunder Bluff and exiles Magatha and the surviving Grimtotems. Baine is formally installed as leader of Thunder Bluff and chieftain of the tauren.

Cairne's remains are placed upon a pyre along with the shattered debris of his Runespear. Thrall returns from Outland to mourn him, regretting that he parted on bad terms with his friend. He weeps for the loss of a future lifetime of his friendship, his kindness, wisdom, and humor. Thrall speaks to the wind, hoping that Cairne's spirit hears him, to tell him that Cairne and the tauren were always the heart of the Horde - their true spiritual center, of forgiveness, compassion, and guidance. Thrall places his hand reverently on Cairne's now peaceful brow, to say a final goodbye to his old friend, and took with him the smallest piece of Cairne's Runespear to forever remember him and be in touch with his heart. The fragment was etched with a single rune, whose meaning did not escape Thrall - "healing".

Cataclysm

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Cairne will be removed in Cataclysm (following his death in The Shattering), succeeded by his son Baine.

Cairne's death

Cairne is defeated by Garrosh in a duel to the death.

Thrall & Cairne saving babies

Cairne holding a rescued blood elf baby.

Prior to the announcement of Cairne's death, the Story & Lore panel of BlizzCon 2009 showed an artwork of Cairne and Thrall rescuing babies is shown, Chris Metzen described it as: "so bad ass".[5]

Quotes

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Cairne Bloodhoof

Warcraft III

  • I am Cairne, chief of the Bloodhoof tauren. You greenskins fight with savagery and valor. I am intrigued.
  • Our debt to you orcs can only be repaid with blood. We've come to help you reach the Oracle. However, those metal-clad pinkskins look like trouble.
  • Ha! There's no need to coddle me, boy. I may be old, but I'm not helpless.
  • (to Rexxar) Now, you said that your warchief was in trouble – that the Horde needed the tauren once again. Well, Thrall did much for us in his time, and we will not fail him. My warriors will rendezvous with the warchief upon the battlefield, but I will be returning with YOU!

World of Warcraft

Greetings

  • We Tauren have always held a great respect for the ways of the Earthmother.
  • I am Cairne, chief of the Bloodhoof Tauren.
  • Take heart young one, the Earthmother is near.
  • Ish-ne-alo por-ah, may the Earthmother smile upon you.

Aggro

  • For honor!

Raid wipe

  • The attackers have fled! Strength and honor to the Horde!

WoW TCG

  • Ha! There's no need to coddle me, boy. I may be old, but I'm not helpless.Template:Cite

Patch changes

  • Cataclysm Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Deceased. Replaced by Baine Bloodhoof as faction leader.
  • Cataclysm Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): Updated with a new model.
  • Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Updated for level 80.
  • Bc icon Patch 2.0.1 (2006-12-05): Updated for level 70.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.7.0 (2005-09-13): Racial "Leaders" have been strengthened, and are now worth slightly less honor.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.4.0 (2005-04-19): Cairne Bloodhoof is now a little more talkative.

References

 
  1. ^ Arthaus. Shadows & Light, 34. ISBN 9781588469731. 
  2. ^ Bennie, Scott; Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch. Horde Player's Guide, 149. ISBN 9781588467720. 
  3. ^ Kiley, Ellen P.. Lands of Mystery, 196. ISBN 9781588467843. 
  4. ^ Arthaus. Shadows & Light, 35. ISBN 9781588469731. 
  5. ^ Chris Metzen. Blizzcon 2009 - Preview Panel Part 4: Upheaval (English). Youtube video. Retrieved on 2009-08-25.

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