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{{For|the Outland zone|Shadowmoon Valley}}
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{{for|the Outland zone|Shadowmoon Valley}}
 
 
{{Infobox zone
 
{{Infobox zone
 
|faction = Alliance
 
|faction = Alliance
 
|name = Shadowmoon Valley
 
|name = Shadowmoon Valley
|level = 90-92
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|level = 10 - 50
 
| battlelvl = 23 - 25
 
| battlelvl = 23 - 25
|ss = Shadowmoon_WoD_preview.jpg
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|ss = Shadowmoon WoD preview.jpg
 
|caption = Concept art of Draenor's Shadowmoon Valley.
 
|caption = Concept art of Draenor's Shadowmoon Valley.
 
|capital = {{Alliance }} [[Karabor]]
 
|capital = {{Alliance }} [[Karabor]]
|races = {{Race|borc}}<br/> {{Race|Draenei}}<br/>{{RaceIcon|Botani}} [[Botani]]<br/>{{RaceIcon|FungalGiant}} [[Fungal giant]]<br/>{{RaceIcon|Podling}} [[Podling]]<br/>{{RaceIcon|Goren}} [[Goren]]<br/>{{Race|Naaru}}<br/>{{RaceIcon|Pale}} [[Pale orc]]<br/>{{Race|NightElf}}<br/>{{Race|Goblin}}<br/>{{Race|Human}}<br/>{{Race|Worgen}}<br/>{{Race|Dwarf}}<br/>{{Race|Gnome}}<br/>
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|races = {{Race|Mag'har|[[Orc]]}}<br/> {{Race|Draenei}}<br/>{{RaceIcon|Botani}} [[Botani]]<br/>{{RaceIcon|FungalGiant}} [[Fungal giant]]<br/>{{RaceIcon|Podling}} [[Podling]]<br/>{{RaceIcon|Goren}} [[Goren]]<br/>{{Race|Naaru}}<br/>{{RaceIcon|Pale}} [[Pale orc]]<br/>{{Race|NightElf}}<br/>{{Race|Goblin}}<br/>{{Race|Human}}<br/>{{Race|Worgen}}<br/>{{Race|Dwarf}}<br/>{{Race|Gnome}}<br/>
 
|government = Theocracy<br/> Tribal chiefdom
 
|government = Theocracy<br/> Tribal chiefdom
|rulers = {{Alliance}} {{RaceIcon|Velen}} [[Velen (Warlords of Draenor)|Prophet Velen]] <br> {{Neutral}} {{RaceIcon|Ner'zhul2}} [[Ner'zhul (Warlords of Draenor)|Ner'zhul]]
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|rulers = {{Alliance}} {{Race|draenei|notext}} [[Council of Exarchs]]
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|frulers = {{Alliance}} {{RaceIcon|Velen}} {{Au|Velen|Prophet Velen}}{{KIA}}<br/>
|major = {{Neutral}} [[Shadowmoon Burial Grounds]]<br/> {{Neutral}} [[Anguish Fortress]]<br/>{{Alliance}} [[Lunarfall]]<br/>{{Alliance}} [[Embaari Village]]<br/>{{Alliance}} [[Elodor]]
 
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[[File:Iron Horde Emblem.png|15px]] {{RaceIcon|Ner'zhul2}} {{Au|Ner'zhul}}{{KIA}}
|minor = {{Neutral}} [[Shaz'gul]]<br />{{Neutral}} [[Groomshade Grove]]<br />{{Alliance}} [[Teluuna Observatory]]
 
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|major = [[File:Iron Horde Emblem.png|15px]] [[Anguish Fortress]] ([[Shadowmoon Burial Grounds]])<br/>{{Alliance}} [[Lunarfall]]<br/>{{Alliance}} [[Embaari Village]]<br/>{{Alliance}} [[Elodor]]<br/>[[File:Iron Horde Emblem.png|15px]] [[Shaz'gul]]<br/>{{Neutral}} [[Gul'var]]
|languages = [[Draenei (language)|Draenei]], [[Orcish]], [[Common (language)|Common]]
 
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|minor = <br />{{Neutral}} [[Gloomshade Grove]]<br/>{{Alliance}} [[Teluuna Observatory]]<br/>{{Alliance}} [[Twilight Glade]]<br/>[[File:Iron Horde Emblem.png|15px]] [[Darktide Roost]]
|faiths = [[Holy Light (religion)|Holy Light]]<br />[[Shamanism and nature worship|Shamanism]]
 
 
|languages = [[Draenei (language)|Draenei]], [[Orcish (language)|Orcish]], [[Common (language)|Common]]
 
|faiths = [[Light|Holy Light]]<br />[[Shaman|Shamanism]]
 
|resources =
 
|resources =
|affiliation = [[Alliance]]<br/>[[Shadowmoon clan (Warlords of Draenor)|Shadowmoon clan]] ([[Iron Horde]])
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|affiliation = [[Alliance]], {{Au|Shadowmoon clan}}, [[Iron Horde]]
 
|territory = Contested
 
|territory = Contested
|loc = Southeastern [[Draenor (Warlords of Draenor)|Draenor]]
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|loc = Southeastern {{Au|Draenor}}
|source = ''[[World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor]]''
 
 
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{{QuoteWiki|Hidden under a shroud of perpetual night broken only by bright starlight, the lush, idyllic forests of Shadowmoon Valley are home to a majestic draenei tomb and sanctuary: Karabor. While many of Shadowmoon’s denizens study prophecy among Karabor’s ancient stone circles, plotters with darker ambitions lurk in the valley’s vast underground cave network, gazing greedily at the sacred temple.|[http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/warlords-of-draenor/ Official Site - Warlords of Draenor]}}
   
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{{QuoteWiki|In moments of great strife, I gaze into the heavens and see just how far we have already come.|{{Au|Velen|The Prophet Velen}}<ref>''[[The Art of World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor]]'', pg. 43</ref>}}
:''Hidden under a shroud of perpetual night broken only by bright starlight, the lush, idyllic forests of Shadowmoon Valley are home to a majestic draenei tomb and sanctuary: Karabor. While many of Shadowmoon’s denizens study prophecy among Karabor’s ancient stone circles, plotters with darker ambitions lurk in the valley’s vast underground cave network, gazing greedily at the sacred temple.''<ref name="official site">[http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/warlords-of-draenor/ Official Site - Warlords of Draenor]</ref>
 
   
'''Shadowmoon Valley''' is a [[zone]] in south-eastern [[Draenor (Warlords of Draenor)|Draenor]]. A lush valley engulfed in eternal night, the [[Pale Lady]] shines so brightly here that it even replaced the sun as the valley's primary light source during the day. Shadowmoon serves as one of the key centres of draenei civilization on the world of Draenor, its heart being the sacred temple of [[Karabor]]. Lately, the Iron Horde began advancing on the draenei settlements through the [[Shadowmoon clan (Warlords of Draenor)|Shadowmoon clan]] and naval attacks targeting Karabor itself.
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'''Shadowmoon Valley''' is a [[zone]] in south-eastern {{Au|Draenor}}. A lush valley engulfed in eternal night, the [[Pale Lady]] shines so brightly here that it even replaced the sun as the valley's primary light source during the day. Shadowmoon serves as one of the key centers of draenei civilization on the world of Draenor, its heart being the sacred temple of [[Karabor]]. Lately, the Iron Horde began advancing on the draenei settlements through the {{Au|Shadowmoon clan}} and naval attacks targeting Karabor itself.
   
The Alliance expedition arrives in the zone after the completion of the [[Assault on the Dark Portal|introductory mission]] in [[Tanaan Jungle]], which involves the destrucion of the [[Dark Portal]].
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The Alliance expedition arrives in the zone after the completion of the [[Assault on the Dark Portal|introductory mission]] in [[Tanaan Jungle]], which involves the destruction of the [[Dark Portal]].
   
 
==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
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Not all orcs share the Shadowmoon clan's fascination with void magics, though. The [[Shadowmoon Exiles]] have split from the Shadowmoon clan, seeking a peaceful life for themselves and trying to co-operate with the draenei and recently arrived Alliance forces, even if it means killing their former tribesmen in order to prevent greater bloodshed.
 
Not all orcs share the Shadowmoon clan's fascination with void magics, though. The [[Shadowmoon Exiles]] have split from the Shadowmoon clan, seeking a peaceful life for themselves and trying to co-operate with the draenei and recently arrived Alliance forces, even if it means killing their former tribesmen in order to prevent greater bloodshed.
 
 
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==Geography==
 
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===Maps and subregions===
 
===Maps and subregions===
[[File:VZ-Shadowmoon Valley (Warlords of Draenor).jpg|thumb|left|300px|Map of Shadowmoon Valley]]
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[[File:VZ-Shadowmoon Valley (alternate universe).jpg|thumb|left|Map of Shadowmoon Valley, Horde point of view (Alliance's PoV until unlocking the Garrison).]]
 
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*[[Anguish Fortress]]
 
*[[Anguish Fortress]]
*[[Arbon Glen]]
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**[[Ancestor's Grotto]]
 
**[[Shadowmoon Mine]]
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**[[Terrace of the Stars]]
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**[[Shadowmoon Burial Grounds]]
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*[[Arbor Glen]]
 
*[[Barrier Sea]]
 
*[[Barrier Sea]]
 
*[[Black Altar of Xan'tish]]
 
*[[Black Altar of Xan'tish]]
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*[[Burial Fields|The Burial Fields]]
 
*[[Burial Fields|The Burial Fields]]
 
*[[Cursed Woods|The Cursed Woods]]
 
*[[Cursed Woods|The Cursed Woods]]
*[[Darktide Roost]]
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**[[Watcher's Den]]
*[[Darktide Strait]]
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*[[Den of Secrets]]
 
*[[Draakorium|The Draakorium]]
 
*[[Draakorium|The Draakorium]]
 
**[[Crescent Hearth|The Crescent Hearth]]
 
**[[Crescent Hearth|The Crescent Hearth]]
 
*[[Drybone Hollow]]
 
*[[Drybone Hollow]]
 
*[[Dyvari Overgrowth]]
 
*[[Dyvari Overgrowth]]
**[[Blademoon Boom]]
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**[[Blademoon Bloom]]
 
*[[Elodor]]
 
*[[Elodor]]
**[[Altar of Sha'tar (Warlords of Draenor)|Altar of Sha'tar]]
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**{{Au|Altar of Sha'tar}}
 
**[[Elodor Dig]]
 
**[[Elodor Dig]]
 
**[[Elodor Fields]]
 
**[[Elodor Fields]]
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**[[Lamplighter Inn]]
 
**[[Lamplighter Inn]]
 
*[[Evanescent Sea|The Evanescent Sea]]
 
*[[Evanescent Sea|The Evanescent Sea]]
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**[[Darktide Roost]]
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**[[Darktide Strait]]
 
**[[Isle of Shadows]]
 
**[[Isle of Shadows]]
 
*[[Eventide Landing]]
 
*[[Eventide Landing]]
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**[[Paletide Den]]
 
*[[Forgotten Shore]]
 
*[[Forgotten Shore]]
*[[Gloomshade Cove]]
 
 
*[[Gloomshade Grove]]
 
*[[Gloomshade Grove]]
 
**[[Gloomshade Grotto]]
 
**[[Gloomshade Grotto]]
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*[[Great Tree Valuundira]]
**[[Swamplight Cave]]
 
 
*[[Gul'var]]
 
*[[Gul'var]]
 
**[[Shadow Rise|The Shadow Rise]]
 
**[[Shadow Rise|The Shadow Rise]]
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**[[Tranquil Court]]
 
**[[Tranquil Court]]
 
*[[Light's Fall]]
 
*[[Light's Fall]]
*'''[[Lunarfall]]''' (Alliance Garrison)
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*{{Alliance}} [[Lunarfall]]
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**[[Lunarfall Shipyard]]
 
*[[Moonflower Valley]]
 
*[[Moonflower Valley]]
 
*[[Moonlit Shore]]
 
*[[Moonlit Shore]]
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*[[Nightmarsh|The Nightmarsh]]
 
*[[Nightmarsh|The Nightmarsh]]
 
**[[Twilight Glade]]
 
**[[Twilight Glade]]
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**[[Vile Cavern]]
 
*[[Plains of Serenity]]
 
*[[Plains of Serenity]]
 
*[[Saraah's Vale]]
 
*[[Saraah's Vale]]
 
*[[Secluded Glade]]
 
*[[Secluded Glade]]
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*[[Shadowmoon Rise]]
 
*[[Shaz'gul]]
 
*[[Shaz'gul]]
*[[Shimmering Mor|The Shimmering Mor]]
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*[[Shimmer Moor|The Shimmer Moor]]
 
*[[Socrethar's Rise]]
 
*[[Socrethar's Rise]]
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**[[Shrine of Othaar]]
 
**[[Swamplight Cave]]
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*[[Spirit Whisper Hollow]]
 
*[[Starfall Outpost]]
 
*[[Starfall Outpost]]
 
*[[Swamplight Trail]]
 
*[[Swamplight Trail]]
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**[[Swamplight Cave]]
 
*[[Tanaan Channel]]
 
*[[Tanaan Channel]]
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**[[Eventide Bay]]
 
**[[Gloomshade Cove]]
 
*[[Teluuna Observatory]]
 
*[[Teluuna Observatory]]
 
*[[Umbrafen]]
 
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*[[Verdant Mire|The Verdant Mire]]
 
*[[Verdant Mire|The Verdant Mire]]
 
*[[Waning Crescent]]
 
*[[Waning Crescent]]
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*[[Akama's Scar]]
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*[[Gar'mak Quarry]]
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*[[Grommar]]
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*[[Iron March]]
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*[[Pilgrim's Sojourn]]
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*[[Shadowmoon Overlook]]
 
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VZ-Shadowmoon Valley (alternate universe)-t1.jpg|Map of Shadowmoon Valley, Alliance unlocked Garrison.
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===Dungeons===
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==Notable characters==
 
==Notable characters==
{{Main|Shadowmoon Valley Draenor NPCs}}
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*{{NPC|Alliance|Exarch Akama|icon=Draenei Male}}
 
*{{NPC|Alliance|Akama (Warlords of Draenor)||Akama|icon=Draenei Male}}
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*{{NPC|Alliance|Exarch Maladaar (alternate universe)||Exarch Maladaar|icon=Draenei Male}}
*{{NPC|Alliance|Khadgar|icon=Khadgar}}
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*{{NPC|Alliance|Exarch Naielle (alternate universe)||Exarch Naielle|icon=Draenei Female}}
*{{NPC|Alliance|Exarch Maladaar (Warlords of Draenor)||Maladaar|icon=Draenei Male}}
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*{{NPC|Alliance|Exarch Othaar||Exarch Othaar|icon=Draenei Male}}
*{{NPC|Alliance|Maraad|icon=Maraad}}
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*{{NPC|Alliance|Velen (alternate universe)||Velen|icon=Velen}}
*{{NPC|Alliance|Exarch Naielle||Naielle|icon=Draenei Female}}
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*{{NPC|Alliance|Vindicator Maraad|icon=Maraad}}
*{{NPC|Neutral|Ner'zhul (Warlords of Draenor)||Ner'zhul|icon=Ner'zhul2}}
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*{{NPC|Alliance|Yrel|icon=Yrel}}
*{{NPC|Neutral|Socrethar (Warlords of Draenor)||Socrethar|icon=Man'ari Male}}
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*{{NPC|Hostile|Ner'zhul (alternate universe)||Ner'zhul|icon=Ner'zhul2}}
*{{NPC|Alliance|Velen (Warlords of Draenor)||Velen|icon=Velen}}
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*{{NPC|Neutral|Cordana Felsong|icon=Warden}}
*{{NPC|Alliance|Yrel|icon=Draenei Female}}
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*{{NPC|Neutral|Khadgar|icon=Khadgar}}
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==Quests==
 
==Quests==
[[File:Shadowmoon_WoD.jpg|thumb|300px|Shadowmoon Clan's settlement.]]
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[[File:Shadowmoon_WoD.jpg|thumb|300px|Shadowmoon clan's settlement.]]
{{Main|Shadowmoon Valley storyline}}
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{{Main|Shadowmoon Valley (alternate universe) storyline}}
   
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===Chapter 1: Establishing a Foothold===
'''This section contains spoilers.''' If you want to experience this story on your own, do not read this section.
 
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{{Previous story|[[Yrel]] and [[Maraad]]|the [[Assault on the Dark Portal]] scenario}}
 
After landing on the shores of [[Shadowmoon Valley]], the champion, [[Khadgar]], {{Au|Exarch Maladaar}}, [[Vindicator Maraad]], [[Yrel]] and the [[Draenei]] rescued from the {{Au|Bleeding Hollow clan|Bleeding Hollow}} were greeted by {{Au|Velen}}, who was eager for allies against the [[Iron Horde]].<ref>[[Finding a Foothold]]</ref> Velen led the champion to the {{Au|Shadowmoon clan|Shadowmoon}} ruins of [[Lunarfall]], a commanding position at which the Alliance might build a base. Khadgar opened a portal to [[Stormwind]] for reinforcements and supplies and through it came a small army of footmen and peasants ready to break ground.<ref>[[For the Alliance! (quest)]]</ref> Construction was briefly interrupted by attacks by local fauna, but the champion subdued the local wildlife<ref>[[Ravenous Ravens]]</ref><ref>[[Quakefist (quest)]]</ref> and the garrison was completed.<ref>[[Establish Your Garrison (Alliance)]]</ref>
   
===Establishing a Foothold===
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===Chapter 2: Shadows Awaken===
 
With the garrison constructed, Yrel asked the champion to accompany her back to her home of [[Embaari Village]]. When they arrived, Yrel introduced the champion to her sister [[Samaara]], who was overjoyed and a little surprised to see her younger sister was still alive.<ref>[[A Hero's Welcome (quest)]]</ref> However, they learned that the nearby village of [[Arbor Glen]] was under siege by the {{Au|Shadowmoon clan|Shadowmoon}}. The champion left to stop the invasion<ref>[[Closing the Door]]</ref> and rescue survivors,<ref>[[Think of the Children!]]</ref> joining with Velen and Yrel to confront {{Au|Ner'zhul}} at the [[Teluuna Observatory]]. Ner'zhul kidnapped Samaara and summoned the void lord [[Karnoth]] to distract the champion while he made his escape.<ref>[[Shadows Awaken]]</ref>
After landing on the shores of [[Shadowmoon Valley]], the champion, [[Khadgar]], [[Exarch Maladaar]], [[Vindicator Maraad]], [[Yrel]] and the [[Draenei]] rescued from the [[Bleeding Hollow clan (Warlords of Draenor)|Bleeding Hollow]] were greeted by [[Velen]], who was eager for allies against the [[Iron Horde]]. Velen led the champion to the [[Shadowmoon clan (Warlords of Draenor)|Shadowmoon]] ruins of [[Lunarfall]], a commanding position at which the Alliance might build a base. Khadgar opened a portal to [[Stormwind]] for reinforcements and supplies and through it came a small army of footmen and peasants ready to break ground. Construction was briefly interrupted by attacks by local fauna, but the champion subdued the local wildlife and the garrison was completed.
 
   
 
===Chapter 3: A Sister's Sacrifice===
===Shadows Awaken===
 
 
The champion, Velen and Yrel traveled to [[Twilight Glade]], a village near the Shadowmoon capital of [[Shaz'gul]]. In spite of Yrel's doubts, Velen placed Yrel in charge of the [[Rangari]] of the area with orders to sabotage the Shadowmoon camp and rescue the captives.<ref>[[Into Twilight]]</ref> While Yrel and the Rangari performed reconnaissance on Shaz'gul, Velen prepared a prophetic elixir to peer into the future of [[Karabor]] with the champion's assistance.<ref>[[The Clarity Elixir]]</ref> In their shared vision, Velen and the champion saw the Dark Star, a [[naaru]] allied with the Iron Horde rain destruction upon Karabor as an endless stream of Iron Horde soldiers invaded the city and slaughtered its defenders. Velen and the champion both resolved to prevent this catastrophe, and the champion left to assist Yrel with the infiltration of Shaz'gul while Velen contemplated their next move.<ref>[[The Fate of Karabor]]</ref>
With the garrison constructed, Yrel asked the champion to accompany her back to her home of [[Embaari Village]]. When they arrived, Yrel introduced the champion to her sister [[Samaara]], who was pleasantly surprised to see her younger sister was still alive. However, they learned that the nearby village of [[Arbor Glen]] was under siege by the Shadowmoon. The champion left to stop the invasion and rescue survivors, joining with Velen and Yrel to confront [[Ner'zhul]] at the [[Teluuna Observatory]]. Ner'zhul kidnapped Samaara and summoned the void lord [[Karnoth]] to distract the champion while he made his escape.
 
   
 
Yrel and the champion disguised themselves as Shadowmoon orcs and infiltrated Shaz'gul. The champion placed explosives in key locations around the city and attempted to rescue the captive draenei, but the captives had already been moved to [[Anguish Fortress]] before they arrived.<ref>[[Going Undercover]]</ref> The failure to rescue the captives hit Yrel particularly hard, and it was only the depth of the champion's experiences on Azeroth that gave her the courage to detonate the bombs. Their cover blown, the champion and Yrel then fled the ruined city for Twilight Glade.<ref>[[Escape From Shaz'gul]]</ref>
===A Sister's Sacrifice===
 
The champion, Velen and Yrel traveled to [[Twilight Glade]], a village near the Shadowmoon capital of [[Shaz'gul]]. In spite of Yrel's doubts, Velen placed Yrel in charge of the [[Rangari]] of the area with orders to sabotage the Shadowmoon camp and rescue the captives. While Yrel and the Rangari performed reconnaissance on Shaz'gul, Velen prepared a prophetic elixir to peer into the future of [[Karabor]] with the champion's assistance. In their shared vision, Velen and the champion saw the Dark Star, a [[Naaru]] allied with the Iron Horde rain destruction upon Karabor as an endless stream of Iron Horde soldiers invaded the city and slaughtered its defenders. Velen and the champion both resolved to prevent this catastrophe, and the champion left to assist Yrel with the infiltration of Shaz'gul while Velen contemplated their next move.
 
   
 
When Yrel and the champion returned, Velen informed them that they were going to seek the help of {{Au|Rulkan}} and the other exiles of the Shadowmoon. The champion traveled to [[Exile's Rise]] on Velen's behalf.<ref>[[Chasing Shadows]]</ref> When the champion arrived, Rulkan explained that Ner'zhul seeks the power of the Dark Star because {{Au|Grommash Hellscream}} had threatened to wipe the Shadowmoon out if they didn't join the Iron Horde. The Shadowmoon were a simple and spiritual tribe of nomads that did not have anything to contribute to the Horde in martial might or weaponry, so Ner'zhul opted to offer the only thing they had: magic. He led the Shadowmoon away from their ancestor worship and into necromancy and dark magic, violating all of the Shadowmoon's ancient taboos to prove his loyalty to the Iron Horde and stay the wrath of the Warchief. Rulkan than gave the champion her keystone to open the entrance to Anguish Fortress.<ref>[[Ancestor's Memory]]</ref>
Yrel and the champion disguised themselves as Shadowmoon orcs and infiltrated Shaz'gul. The champion placed explosives in key locations around the city and attempted to rescue the captive draenei, but the captives had already been moved to [[Anguish Fortress]] before they arrived. The failure to rescue the captives hit Yrel particularly hard, and it was only the depth of the champion's experiences on Azeroth that gave her the courage to detonate the bombs. Their cover blown, the champion and Yrel then fled the ruined city for Twilight Glade.
 
   
 
The champion led the attack on Anguish Fortress, using the keystone to disable its magical barrier from the inside,<ref>[[Into Anguish]]</ref> defeating the void creatures the Shadowmoon had summoned with the souls of their ancestors and the captured Draenei<ref>[[Harbingers of the Void]]</ref> and rescuing the draenei captives that had not been sacrificed yet.<ref>[[The Great Salvation]]</ref> However, Samaara was not among the rescued captives. With the defenses disabled, Yrel and Velen joined the champion to confront Ner'zhul at the [[Terrace of the Stars]]. Before they could act, Ner'zhul sacrificed Samaara to summon the void lord [[Arkeddon]] to demonstrate to Grom Hellscream what the Dark Star was capable of. Ner'zhul and Grom left to begin their preparations for the invasion of Karabor while the champion, Yrel and Velen destroyed Arkeddon. After Arkeddon was defeated, Samaara lay dying at the ritual altar. As Samaara died in her arms, Yrel resolved to work with the champion destroy the Iron Horde.<ref>[[The Dark Side of the Moon]]</ref>
When Yrel and the champion returned, Velen informed them that they were going to seek the help of [[Rulkan]] and the other exiles of the Shadowmoon. The champion traveled to [[Exile's Rise]] on Velen's behalf. When the champion arrived, Rulkan explained that Ner'zhul seeks the power of the Dark Star because [[Grom Hellscream]] had threatened to wipe the Shadowmoon out if they didn't join the Iron Horde. The Shadowmoon were a simple and spiritual tribe of nomads that did not have anything to contribute to the Horde in martial might or weaponry, so Ner'zhul opted to offer the only thing they had: magic. He led the Shadowmoon away from their ancestor worship and into necromancy and dark magic, violating all of the Shadowmoon's ancient taboos to prove his loyalty to the Iron Horde and stay the wrath of the Warchief. Rulkan than gave the champion the keystone to open the entrance to Anguish Fortress.
 
   
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===Chapter 4: The Light Prevails===
The champion led the attack on Anguish Fortress, using the keystone to disable its magical barrier from the inside, defeating the void creatures the Shadowmoon had summoned with the souls of their ancestors and the captured Draenei and rescuing the draenei captives that had not been sacrificed yet. However, Samaara was not among the rescued captives. With the defenses disabled, Yrel and Velen joined the champion to confront Ner'zhul at the [[Terrace of the Stars]]. Before they could act, Ner'zhul sacrificed Samaara to summon the void lord [[Arkeddon]] to demonstrate to Grom Hellscream what the Dark Star was capable of. Ner'zhul and Grom left to begin their preparations for the invasion of Karabor while the champion, Yrel and Velen destroyed Arkeddon.
 
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With Ner'zhul beginning the ritual to control the Dark Star at [[Light's Fall]], Velen sent the champion ahead to delay the ritual long enough for him to prepare to stop it. The champion confronted and fought Ner'zhul at Light's Fall. As Ner'zhul began to weaken, Velen arrived and told Ner'zhul that he could still turn from the path of destruction and that the draenei would protect him. Ner'zhul refused, saying that he could no longer redeem himself. Ner'zhul then summoned a [[Void Horror]] in a last ditch effort to forestall the champion. The void beast bought Ner'zhul the time he needed to complete the ritual and Ner'zhul summoned the Dark Star in triumph. With the knowledge of what the Dark Star would do to Karabor if left unchecked, Velen knew must be done. He gravely looked at Yrel and passed her the prophetic sigil he bore, anointing her the leader of the draenei and sacrificed himself to restore the Light in the naaru and defeat the Dark Star.<ref>[[Darkness Falls]]</ref>
   
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While Ner'zhul's plan was thwarted, Maraad arrived with grave news—Karabor's defense crystal had fallen. Maraad urged Yrel and the champion to gather up the draenei survivors and flee. Yrel refused, resolving that Velen's sacrifice would be in vain if Karabor fell anyway. She and the champion gathered up the survivors and departed to Karabor to break the siege. On wings of [[fey dragon]]s, Yrel, Maraad and the champion broke the siege at Karabor's gates and fought through the city until they reached the docks.<ref>[[The Righteous March]]</ref>
After Arkeddon was defeated, Samaara lay dying at the ritual altar. As Samaara died in her arms, Yrel resolved to work with the champion destroy the Iron Horde.
 
   
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Thanks to Velen's sacrifice at Light's Fall, the naaru that was the Dark Star, {{Au|K'ara}} was on the other side of the battle from the vision at Twilight Glade. The champion and Yrel protected K'ara while he prepared a devastating counterattack. [[Commander Vorka]] himself attacked K'ara to stop her, but the champion and Yrel overcame his assault. With the Iron Horde's forces breaking, K'ara unleased the Light upon the Iron Fleet in the harbor, sinking their ships and vanquishing the remaining assault.<ref>[[The Defense of Karabor]]</ref>
==Vignettes==
 
:''Main article: [[:Category:Shadowmoon Valley vignettes|Shadowmoon Valley vignettes]]''
 
   
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After resting from their victory, Yrel mailed the champion [[The Prophet's Arcanum]], which the champion used at Karabor to receive a message from Velen. Velen's memories told the champion that Dark Star was in fact K'ara, ejected from the [[Genedar]] when it crashed upon Draenor. Velen had kept this a secret, worried what the knowledge might do in the wrong hands. Ner'zhul and the Shadowmoon had independently discovered this, and Velen needed to give his life—his Light—to redeem K'ara and stop Ner'zhul.
Continuing the tradition started on the [[Timeless Isle]], Shadowmoon Valley has a huge number of [[vignette]]s, which are one-time events like killing rare mobs, looting treasure chests, or completing scripted events. Nearly all of the vignettes reward [[Garrison Resources]] in addition to an uncommon or rare-quality item.
 
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{{Next story|[[Yrel]] and [[Maraad]]|We Need an Outpost|[[Gorgrond]]}}
   
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===Dungeon: Shadowmoon Burial Grounds===
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Though they were defeated in the [[Defense of Karabor]], Ner'zhul and his closest allies retreated deeper into the Anguish Fortress to revive the souls of the dead and attack Karabor again. The champions of the Alliance and Horde invaded and defeated Ner'zhul and his lieutenants, ending the Shadowmoon threat once and for all.
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===Sidestory: The Pursuit of Justice===
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{{Previous story|{{Au|Exarch Maladaar}}|the [[Assault on the Dark Portal]] scenario}}
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With their garrison built, the Alliance champion and Vindicator Maraad quickly realized that garrison's ever-growing army was going to quickly run out of food. Maraad contacted [[Exarch Akama]] in [[Elodor]] about sharing in their harvest. Akama agreed, provided that the champion supply additional labor to help with the harvest. A caravan led by [[Foreman Zipfizzle]] set off to Elodor with labor and plans to return with food.<ref>[[Migrant Workers]]</ref>
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The champion and most of the caravan arrived in Elodor unscathed, but the wagon Maraad was riding in fell behind. When it didn't turn up with the rest, the champion and Akama went back across the plain to find it. When they found it, they learned the Shadowmoon had ambushed them. The farmers were panicked, but Akama encouraged them to stand their ground, as even a sickle is a powerful weapon when wielded with the force of the [[Light]] behind it. The Shadowmoon repeatedly attacked as the champion, Akama, Maraad and the farmers made the rest of the way to Elodor, but there were no casualties of the champion's company.<ref>[[Circle the Wagon]]</ref>
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After arriving in Elodor, Akama and Maraad left to meet the [[Council of Exarchs]] while the champion was introduced to Exarch Hataaru and helped him repair Elodor's defense crystal.<ref>[[Invisible Ramparts]]</ref> A brief attack by the Shadowmoon followed, which the champion and the Elodor defenders quickly repelled. While the defense crystal was proven fully operational, the alien technology agitated the local fungi and an [[Enraged Fungal Giant]] attacked it shortly after the Shadowmoon retreated.<ref>[[Defenstrations]]</ref> After the champion and Elodor defenders subdued it, the champion was brought to the Council by Maraad. The Exarchs greeted the champion genially but cautiously.<ref>[[The Exarch Council]]</ref> The champion resolved to win the trust of the Exarchs by assisting them with their own pressing concerns—Exarch Hataaru with a malfunctioning crystal in the [[Elodor Dig]]<ref>[[Shut 'er Down]]</ref> and {{Au|Exarch Naielle}} with a poisonous spore population in the [[Umbrafen]].<ref>[[Fun with Fungus]]</ref>
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When the champion returned to the council, however, they found Maladaar had gone missing.<ref>[[Exarch Maladaar (quest)]]</ref> When the champion found Malaadar, he said that he was worried that the [[Burning Legion]] had infiltrated the city. With Maladaar's help, the champion tracked down a Legion hideout in a cave under the city and killed a demon that was hiding there.<ref>[[Trust No One (quest)]]</ref> When the champion went to the Council to report what they had discovered they found Exarch Hataaru dead.<ref>[[Warning the Exarchs]]</ref> Maladaar took investigating Hataaru's assassination into his own hands and with the help of [[Soulbinder Nyami]] was able to commune with Hataaru's spirit. Maladaar asked why Hataaru was killed and Hataaru said it was under an Exarch's orders. When Maladaar asked Hataaru who had him killed, Hataaru's spirit pointed at Nyami and Nyami abruptly ended the ritual, saying that his spirit was in great agony.<ref>[[Speaker for the Dead (Shadowmoon Valley)]]</ref>
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Maladaar provided the champion with a device to install upon [[Exarch's Rise]] to reveal the traitor. When the champion used the device, it revealed that [[Exarch Othaar]] was the traitor. Othaar had taken a new name as a [[man'ari]]--Socrethar and fought the champion until he became weak and retreated.<ref>[[The Traitor's True Name]]</ref> For the champion's efforts on their behalf, the Council resolved to support the Alliance fully<ref>[[Supply Drop]]</ref> and permitted the champion to hire a follower from Elodor for their garrison to serve as their ambassador.<ref>[[Friend of the Exarchs]]</ref>
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===Sidestory: Gloomshade Grove===
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[[Ken Loggin]] informed the champion that [[Shelly Hamby]] and her crew of lumberjacks traveled to [[Gloomshade Grove]] to harvest lumber but haven't returned in several days. The champion decided to investigate. Outside the grove, the champion found a pack mule used by the crew that was suspiciously unattended.<ref>[[Lost Lumberjacks]]</ref> After entering the grove, the champion met a [[podling]] named [[Phlox]] who helped the champion follow a trail of clues to a grotto along the beach. Here, Phlox revealed that he had captured the lumberjacks and attempted to kill the champion. Phlox was easily overcome, and the champion found [[Jarrod Hamby]] dying in the cave behind where Phlox attacked them.<ref>[[Gloomshade Grove (quest)]]</ref>
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Jarrod explained to the champion that the podlings ate [[Ryan Metcalf (NPC)|Ryan Metcalf]] and that he was mortally wounded himself. Jarrod died, asking the champion to kill the podling king, [[King Deathbloom|Deathbloom]]. The champion killed many of podlings in vengeance for their murdered peasants and assassinated Deathbloom at his lair.<ref>[[Game of Thorns]]</ref> The champion found Shelly Hamby bound in vines nearby. After releasing her, Shelly broke down about her husband's murder and swore to serve the champion as a follower as long as she gets to kill as many podlings as possible.<ref>[[Shelly Hamby (quest)]]</ref>
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===Sidestory: Purifying the Gene Pool===
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The champion was asked by [[Farmer Gehaar]] at the [[Teluuna Observatory]] to visit the [[Draakorium]] to investigate the recent aggressive activities of the [[Botani]] in the Southern region of the valley. Upon arriving there, the champion met with [[Prelate Reenu]] who sent them into the bog to investigate a caravan that had been recently attacked. The champion found [[Fiona]]'s caravan at the entrance to the bog and [[Gidwin Goldbraids]] poisoned by local flora.<ref>[[Crippled Caravan]]</ref> The champion collected local herbs and chemicals and helped Fiona prepare a remedy for the poison.<ref>[[Fiona's Solution]]</ref><ref>[[Swamplighter Queen (quest)]]</ref><ref>[[Cooking With Unstable Herbs]]</ref>
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With Gidwin cured, the champion and [[Rangari Arepheon]] ventured deeper into the bog to determine why the Botani had become more aggressive lately.<ref>[[Blademoon Bloom (quest)]]</ref> They found an immature [[genesaur]] growing deep in the grove—the Botani were collecting corpses to help it grow. The champion and Arepheon then slew the genesaur before it could mature to stop the attacks.<ref>[[Gestating Genesaur]]</ref> Fiona, again impressed with the champion's capabilities and thankful for the assistance in saving Gidwin, joined the champion as a follower.<ref>[[Fiona (quest)]]</ref>
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===Sidestory: On the Shadow's Trail===
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{{Previous story|[[Khadgar]] and [[Cordana Felsong]]|the [[Assault on the Dark Portal]] scenario}}
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After the events in [[Gorgrond]], [[Cordana Felsong]] delivered the champion a request to meet [[Khadgar]] at his own camp at the [[Starfall Outpost]].<ref>[[Meet Us at Starfall Outpost]]</ref> Khadgar has tracked {{Au|Gul'dan}}'s {{Au|Shadow Council}} to the nearby village of [[Gul'var]] and tasks the champion and Cordana with capturing an [[observer]] from the village that they can use to spy on the warlocks.<ref>[[Catching His Eye]]</ref> After capturing the demon, the champion broke its will, and used it to watch a secret meeting between Gul'dan, [[Teron'gor]] and {{Au|Cho'gall}}. Teron'gor was dispatched to attack {{Au|Auchindoun}} in [[Talador]] while Cho'gall left to assault {{Au|Oshu'gun}}. Gul'dan discovered quickly the observer's duplicity and annihilated it to the champion's horror.<ref>[[Ominous Portents]]</ref>
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While updates on Teron'gor's and Cho'gall's activities were interesting, Khadgar believed this might be a good opportunity to capture Gul'dan. He sent the champion back to Gul'var to kill some of the warlock's other lieutenants and a demon they had summoned to create a device to subdue him.<ref>[[Soul Shards of Summoning]]</ref><ref>[[Heart On Fire]]</ref><ref>[[Forging the Soul Trap]]</ref>
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When the champion confronted Gul'dan at [[Shadow Rise]] nearby, Gul'dan struggled briefly but overcame the attempt to imprison him. He forced [[Razuun]] to attack his assailant. While the champion quickly defeated Razuun, Gul'dan escaped to Talador to assist Teron'gor with his plan. The champion returned to Starfall Outpost to report the failure to Khadgar. While mulling over the results, {{Au|Garona Halforcen}} appeared from the shadows to attack Khadgar, who used [[Ice Block]] just in time to protect himself. Cordana and Garona traded a few blows but Garona managed to stun Cordana and escape. Cordana warned the Archmage that Gul'dan is gunning for him and he should stay at the garrison where it's safe. Khadgar, unperturbed by the attempt on his life, told her not to worry and that he can take care of himself.<ref>[[To Catch a Shadow]]</ref>
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Continuing the tradition started on the [[Timeless Isle]], Shadowmoon Valley has a huge number of [[vignette]]s, which are one-time events like killing rare mobs, looting treasure chests, or completing scripted events. Nearly all of the vignettes reward [[Garrison Resources]] in addition to an uncommon or rare-quality item.
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*While leveling, players should avoid [[Socrethar's Rise]] and [[Darktide Roost]] as these are level 100 areas. Avoiding them shouldn't be too difficult as they are out of the way during the leveling process.
 
*While leveling, players should avoid [[Socrethar's Rise]] and [[Darktide Roost]] as these are level 100 areas. Avoiding them shouldn't be too difficult as they are out of the way during the leveling process.
   
 
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Latest revision as of 22:18, 26 May 2023

For the Outland zone, see Shadowmoon Valley.
AllianceShadowmoon Valley
Level: 10 - 50
Battle Pet Level: 23 - 25
Shadowmoon WoD preview
Concept art of Draenor's Shadowmoon Valley.
Capital(s) Alliance Karabor
Races Mag'har orcMag'har orc Orc
DraeneiDraenei Draenei
IconSmall Botani Botani
IconSmall FungalGiant Fungal giant
IconSmall Podling Podling
IconSmall Goren Goren
Naaru Naaru
IconSmall Pale Pale orc
Night elfNight elf Night elf
GoblinGoblin Goblin
HumanHuman Human
WorgenWorgen Worgen
DwarfDwarf Dwarf
GnomeGnome Gnome
Government Theocracy
Tribal chiefdom
Ruler(s) Alliance DraeneiDraenei Council of Exarchs
Former ruler(s)

Alliance IconSmall Velen Prophet Velen †

Iron Horde Emblem IconSmall Ner'zhul2 Ner'zhul †
Major settlements Iron Horde Emblem Anguish Fortress (Shadowmoon Burial Grounds)
Alliance Lunarfall
Alliance Embaari Village
Alliance Elodor
Iron Horde Emblem Shaz'gul
Neutral Gul'var
Minor settlements
Neutral Gloomshade Grove
Alliance Teluuna Observatory
Alliance Twilight Glade
Iron Horde Emblem Darktide Roost
Languages Draenei, Orcish, Common
Faiths Holy Light
Shamanism
Affiliation Alliance, Shadowmoon clan, Iron Horde
Location Southeastern Draenor
PvP status Contested territory

“Hidden under a shroud of perpetual night broken only by bright starlight, the lush, idyllic forests of Shadowmoon Valley are home to a majestic draenei tomb and sanctuary: Karabor. While many of Shadowmoon’s denizens study prophecy among Karabor’s ancient stone circles, plotters with darker ambitions lurk in the valley’s vast underground cave network, gazing greedily at the sacred temple.”

Official Site - Warlords of Draenor

“In moments of great strife, I gaze into the heavens and see just how far we have already come.”

The Prophet Velen[1]

Shadowmoon Valley is a zone in south-eastern Draenor. A lush valley engulfed in eternal night, the Pale Lady shines so brightly here that it even replaced the sun as the valley's primary light source during the day. Shadowmoon serves as one of the key centers of draenei civilization on the world of Draenor, its heart being the sacred temple of Karabor. Lately, the Iron Horde began advancing on the draenei settlements through the Shadowmoon clan and naval attacks targeting Karabor itself.

The Alliance expedition arrives in the zone after the completion of the introductory mission in Tanaan Jungle, which involves the destruction of the Dark Portal.

Introduction

Shadowmoon Valley is a very distinctive land, located in southeastern Draenor. The valley's bright daytime isn't caused by Draenor's sun, unlike other lands of the planet, but its larger moon illuminating its vast, lush landscape and starry skies - hence its name. It features blue-ish flora, vast plains and rocky mountains, as well as numerous draenei settlements - including the sacred temple of Karabor. The valley is populated with majestic beasts of the primordial world, such as elekks, nether rays and others.

It also features a mushroom forest named Umbrafen at the northern coastline, much like the other regions of Draenor. The southern coastline leads to the Evanescent Sea.

The orcish Shadowmoon clan, led by Ner'zhul also populates the region and seemingly have practiced their magic for some time, and are possibly the ones who erected the stone obelisks dotting some parts of the valley. After the Iron Horde began their march against the draenei civilization, the Shadowmoon Clan also participated as part of the greater orcish union that intended to consolidate their race's power over their homeworld, and later - the worlds beyond. The Shadowmoon clan is also notable for dabbling into the void magics.

Not all orcs share the Shadowmoon clan's fascination with void magics, though. The Shadowmoon Exiles have split from the Shadowmoon clan, seeking a peaceful life for themselves and trying to co-operate with the draenei and recently arrived Alliance forces, even if it means killing their former tribesmen in order to prevent greater bloodshed.

Geography

Maps and subregions

VZ-Shadowmoon Valley (alternate universe)

Map of Shadowmoon Valley, Horde point of view (Alliance's PoV until unlocking the Garrison).


Removed locations

Instances

Instance name Level range Group size Approximate run time
Instance portal Shadowmoon Burial Grounds 100 5 player Unknown

Adjacent regions

Zone Name Faction Level Range Direction Access
Talador AllianceHorde 94-96 Northwest By foot or by flight path
Spires of Arak AllianceHorde 96-98 West By foot or by flight path
Tanaan Jungle AllianceHorde 100 North By swimming through the Tanaan Channel

Notable characters

Main article: Shadowmoon Valley (alternate universe) NPCs

Quests

Shadowmoon WoD

Shadowmoon clan's settlement.

Main article: Shadowmoon Valley (alternate universe) storyline

Chapter 1: Establishing a Foothold

Availablequesticon This chapter continues the story of Yrel and Maraad from the Assault on the Dark Portal scenario.

After landing on the shores of Shadowmoon Valley, the champion, Khadgar, Exarch Maladaar, Vindicator Maraad, Yrel and the Draenei rescued from the Bleeding Hollow were greeted by Velen, who was eager for allies against the Iron Horde.[2] Velen led the champion to the Shadowmoon ruins of Lunarfall, a commanding position at which the Alliance might build a base. Khadgar opened a portal to Stormwind for reinforcements and supplies and through it came a small army of footmen and peasants ready to break ground.[3] Construction was briefly interrupted by attacks by local fauna, but the champion subdued the local wildlife[4][5] and the garrison was completed.[6]

Chapter 2: Shadows Awaken

With the garrison constructed, Yrel asked the champion to accompany her back to her home of Embaari Village. When they arrived, Yrel introduced the champion to her sister Samaara, who was overjoyed and a little surprised to see her younger sister was still alive.[7] However, they learned that the nearby village of Arbor Glen was under siege by the Shadowmoon. The champion left to stop the invasion[8] and rescue survivors,[9] joining with Velen and Yrel to confront Ner'zhul at the Teluuna Observatory. Ner'zhul kidnapped Samaara and summoned the void lord Karnoth to distract the champion while he made his escape.[10]

Chapter 3: A Sister's Sacrifice

The champion, Velen and Yrel traveled to Twilight Glade, a village near the Shadowmoon capital of Shaz'gul. In spite of Yrel's doubts, Velen placed Yrel in charge of the Rangari of the area with orders to sabotage the Shadowmoon camp and rescue the captives.[11] While Yrel and the Rangari performed reconnaissance on Shaz'gul, Velen prepared a prophetic elixir to peer into the future of Karabor with the champion's assistance.[12] In their shared vision, Velen and the champion saw the Dark Star, a naaru allied with the Iron Horde rain destruction upon Karabor as an endless stream of Iron Horde soldiers invaded the city and slaughtered its defenders. Velen and the champion both resolved to prevent this catastrophe, and the champion left to assist Yrel with the infiltration of Shaz'gul while Velen contemplated their next move.[13]

Yrel and the champion disguised themselves as Shadowmoon orcs and infiltrated Shaz'gul. The champion placed explosives in key locations around the city and attempted to rescue the captive draenei, but the captives had already been moved to Anguish Fortress before they arrived.[14] The failure to rescue the captives hit Yrel particularly hard, and it was only the depth of the champion's experiences on Azeroth that gave her the courage to detonate the bombs. Their cover blown, the champion and Yrel then fled the ruined city for Twilight Glade.[15]

When Yrel and the champion returned, Velen informed them that they were going to seek the help of Rulkan and the other exiles of the Shadowmoon. The champion traveled to Exile's Rise on Velen's behalf.[16] When the champion arrived, Rulkan explained that Ner'zhul seeks the power of the Dark Star because Grommash Hellscream had threatened to wipe the Shadowmoon out if they didn't join the Iron Horde. The Shadowmoon were a simple and spiritual tribe of nomads that did not have anything to contribute to the Horde in martial might or weaponry, so Ner'zhul opted to offer the only thing they had: magic. He led the Shadowmoon away from their ancestor worship and into necromancy and dark magic, violating all of the Shadowmoon's ancient taboos to prove his loyalty to the Iron Horde and stay the wrath of the Warchief. Rulkan than gave the champion her keystone to open the entrance to Anguish Fortress.[17]

The champion led the attack on Anguish Fortress, using the keystone to disable its magical barrier from the inside,[18] defeating the void creatures the Shadowmoon had summoned with the souls of their ancestors and the captured Draenei[19] and rescuing the draenei captives that had not been sacrificed yet.[20] However, Samaara was not among the rescued captives. With the defenses disabled, Yrel and Velen joined the champion to confront Ner'zhul at the Terrace of the Stars. Before they could act, Ner'zhul sacrificed Samaara to summon the void lord Arkeddon to demonstrate to Grom Hellscream what the Dark Star was capable of. Ner'zhul and Grom left to begin their preparations for the invasion of Karabor while the champion, Yrel and Velen destroyed Arkeddon. After Arkeddon was defeated, Samaara lay dying at the ritual altar. As Samaara died in her arms, Yrel resolved to work with the champion destroy the Iron Horde.[21]

Chapter 4: The Light Prevails

With Ner'zhul beginning the ritual to control the Dark Star at Light's Fall, Velen sent the champion ahead to delay the ritual long enough for him to prepare to stop it. The champion confronted and fought Ner'zhul at Light's Fall. As Ner'zhul began to weaken, Velen arrived and told Ner'zhul that he could still turn from the path of destruction and that the draenei would protect him. Ner'zhul refused, saying that he could no longer redeem himself. Ner'zhul then summoned a Void Horror in a last ditch effort to forestall the champion. The void beast bought Ner'zhul the time he needed to complete the ritual and Ner'zhul summoned the Dark Star in triumph. With the knowledge of what the Dark Star would do to Karabor if left unchecked, Velen knew must be done. He gravely looked at Yrel and passed her the prophetic sigil he bore, anointing her the leader of the draenei and sacrificed himself to restore the Light in the naaru and defeat the Dark Star.[22]

While Ner'zhul's plan was thwarted, Maraad arrived with grave news—Karabor's defense crystal had fallen. Maraad urged Yrel and the champion to gather up the draenei survivors and flee. Yrel refused, resolving that Velen's sacrifice would be in vain if Karabor fell anyway. She and the champion gathered up the survivors and departed to Karabor to break the siege. On wings of fey dragons, Yrel, Maraad and the champion broke the siege at Karabor's gates and fought through the city until they reached the docks.[23]

Thanks to Velen's sacrifice at Light's Fall, the naaru that was the Dark Star, K'ara was on the other side of the battle from the vision at Twilight Glade. The champion and Yrel protected K'ara while he prepared a devastating counterattack. Commander Vorka himself attacked K'ara to stop her, but the champion and Yrel overcame his assault. With the Iron Horde's forces breaking, K'ara unleased the Light upon the Iron Fleet in the harbor, sinking their ships and vanquishing the remaining assault.[24]

After resting from their victory, Yrel mailed the champion Inv enchanting wod crystal2 [The Prophet's Arcanum], which the champion used at Karabor to receive a message from Velen. Velen's memories told the champion that Dark Star was in fact K'ara, ejected from the Genedar when it crashed upon Draenor. Velen had kept this a secret, worried what the knowledge might do in the wrong hands. Ner'zhul and the Shadowmoon had independently discovered this, and Velen needed to give his life—his Light—to redeem K'ara and stop Ner'zhul.

Availablequesticon The story of Yrel and Maraad continues with We Need an Outpost in Gorgrond.

Dungeon: Shadowmoon Burial Grounds

Main article: Shadowmoon Burial Grounds

Though they were defeated in the Defense of Karabor, Ner'zhul and his closest allies retreated deeper into the Anguish Fortress to revive the souls of the dead and attack Karabor again. The champions of the Alliance and Horde invaded and defeated Ner'zhul and his lieutenants, ending the Shadowmoon threat once and for all.

Sidestory: The Pursuit of Justice

Availablequesticon This chapter continues the story of Exarch Maladaar from the Assault on the Dark Portal scenario.

With their garrison built, the Alliance champion and Vindicator Maraad quickly realized that garrison's ever-growing army was going to quickly run out of food. Maraad contacted Exarch Akama in Elodor about sharing in their harvest. Akama agreed, provided that the champion supply additional labor to help with the harvest. A caravan led by Foreman Zipfizzle set off to Elodor with labor and plans to return with food.[25]

The champion and most of the caravan arrived in Elodor unscathed, but the wagon Maraad was riding in fell behind. When it didn't turn up with the rest, the champion and Akama went back across the plain to find it. When they found it, they learned the Shadowmoon had ambushed them. The farmers were panicked, but Akama encouraged them to stand their ground, as even a sickle is a powerful weapon when wielded with the force of the Light behind it. The Shadowmoon repeatedly attacked as the champion, Akama, Maraad and the farmers made the rest of the way to Elodor, but there were no casualties of the champion's company.[26]

After arriving in Elodor, Akama and Maraad left to meet the Council of Exarchs while the champion was introduced to Exarch Hataaru and helped him repair Elodor's defense crystal.[27] A brief attack by the Shadowmoon followed, which the champion and the Elodor defenders quickly repelled. While the defense crystal was proven fully operational, the alien technology agitated the local fungi and an Enraged Fungal Giant attacked it shortly after the Shadowmoon retreated.[28] After the champion and Elodor defenders subdued it, the champion was brought to the Council by Maraad. The Exarchs greeted the champion genially but cautiously.[29] The champion resolved to win the trust of the Exarchs by assisting them with their own pressing concerns—Exarch Hataaru with a malfunctioning crystal in the Elodor Dig[30] and Exarch Naielle with a poisonous spore population in the Umbrafen.[31]

When the champion returned to the council, however, they found Maladaar had gone missing.[32] When the champion found Malaadar, he said that he was worried that the Burning Legion had infiltrated the city. With Maladaar's help, the champion tracked down a Legion hideout in a cave under the city and killed a demon that was hiding there.[33] When the champion went to the Council to report what they had discovered they found Exarch Hataaru dead.[34] Maladaar took investigating Hataaru's assassination into his own hands and with the help of Soulbinder Nyami was able to commune with Hataaru's spirit. Maladaar asked why Hataaru was killed and Hataaru said it was under an Exarch's orders. When Maladaar asked Hataaru who had him killed, Hataaru's spirit pointed at Nyami and Nyami abruptly ended the ritual, saying that his spirit was in great agony.[35]

Maladaar provided the champion with a device to install upon Exarch's Rise to reveal the traitor. When the champion used the device, it revealed that Exarch Othaar was the traitor. Othaar had taken a new name as a man'ari--Socrethar and fought the champion until he became weak and retreated.[36] For the champion's efforts on their behalf, the Council resolved to support the Alliance fully[37] and permitted the champion to hire a follower from Elodor for their garrison to serve as their ambassador.[38]

Availablequesticon The story of Exarch Maladaar and Soulbinder Nyami continues with In the Shadows of Auchindoun in Talador.

Sidestory: Gloomshade Grove

Ken Loggin informed the champion that Shelly Hamby and her crew of lumberjacks traveled to Gloomshade Grove to harvest lumber but haven't returned in several days. The champion decided to investigate. Outside the grove, the champion found a pack mule used by the crew that was suspiciously unattended.[39] After entering the grove, the champion met a podling named Phlox who helped the champion follow a trail of clues to a grotto along the beach. Here, Phlox revealed that he had captured the lumberjacks and attempted to kill the champion. Phlox was easily overcome, and the champion found Jarrod Hamby dying in the cave behind where Phlox attacked them.[40]

Jarrod explained to the champion that the podlings ate Ryan Metcalf and that he was mortally wounded himself. Jarrod died, asking the champion to kill the podling king, Deathbloom. The champion killed many of podlings in vengeance for their murdered peasants and assassinated Deathbloom at his lair.[41] The champion found Shelly Hamby bound in vines nearby. After releasing her, Shelly broke down about her husband's murder and swore to serve the champion as a follower as long as she gets to kill as many podlings as possible.[42]

Sidestory: Purifying the Gene Pool

The champion was asked by Farmer Gehaar at the Teluuna Observatory to visit the Draakorium to investigate the recent aggressive activities of the Botani in the Southern region of the valley. Upon arriving there, the champion met with Prelate Reenu who sent them into the bog to investigate a caravan that had been recently attacked. The champion found Fiona's caravan at the entrance to the bog and Gidwin Goldbraids poisoned by local flora.[43] The champion collected local herbs and chemicals and helped Fiona prepare a remedy for the poison.[44][45][46]

With Gidwin cured, the champion and Rangari Arepheon ventured deeper into the bog to determine why the Botani had become more aggressive lately.[47] They found an immature genesaur growing deep in the grove—the Botani were collecting corpses to help it grow. The champion and Arepheon then slew the genesaur before it could mature to stop the attacks.[48] Fiona, again impressed with the champion's capabilities and thankful for the assistance in saving Gidwin, joined the champion as a follower.[49]

Sidestory: On the Shadow's Trail

Availablequesticon This chapter continues the story of Khadgar and Cordana Felsong from the Assault on the Dark Portal scenario.

After the events in Gorgrond, Cordana Felsong delivered the champion a request to meet Khadgar at his own camp at the Starfall Outpost.[50] Khadgar has tracked Gul'dan's Shadow Council to the nearby village of Gul'var and tasks the champion and Cordana with capturing an observer from the village that they can use to spy on the warlocks.[51] After capturing the demon, the champion broke its will, and used it to watch a secret meeting between Gul'dan, Teron'gor and Cho'gall. Teron'gor was dispatched to attack Auchindoun in Talador while Cho'gall left to assault Oshu'gun. Gul'dan discovered quickly the observer's duplicity and annihilated it to the champion's horror.[52]

While updates on Teron'gor's and Cho'gall's activities were interesting, Khadgar believed this might be a good opportunity to capture Gul'dan. He sent the champion back to Gul'var to kill some of the warlock's other lieutenants and a demon they had summoned to create a device to subdue him.[53][54][55]

When the champion confronted Gul'dan at Shadow Rise nearby, Gul'dan struggled briefly but overcame the attempt to imprison him. He forced Razuun to attack his assailant. While the champion quickly defeated Razuun, Gul'dan escaped to Talador to assist Teron'gor with his plan. The champion returned to Starfall Outpost to report the failure to Khadgar. While mulling over the results, Garona Halforcen appeared from the shadows to attack Khadgar, who used Spell frost frost [Ice Block] just in time to protect himself. Cordana and Garona traded a few blows but Garona managed to stun Cordana and escape. Cordana warned the Archmage that Gul'dan is gunning for him and he should stay at the garrison where it's safe. Khadgar, unperturbed by the attempt on his life, told her not to worry and that he can take care of himself.[56]

Availablequesticon The story of Khadgar and Cordana Felsong continues with The Battle for Shattrath in Talador.

Vignettes

Main article: :Category:Shadowmoon Valley (alternate universe) vignettes

Continuing the tradition started on the Timeless Isle, Shadowmoon Valley has a huge number of vignettes, which are one-time events like killing rare mobs, looting treasure chests, or completing scripted events. Nearly all of the vignettes reward Inv garrison resource [Garrison Resources] in addition to an uncommon or rare-quality item.

Shadowmoon Valley (alternate universe) map
Shadowmoon Valley (alternate universe)
Alchemist's Satchel @ 54.9, 45
Ancestral Greataxe @ 52.8, 48
Armored Elekk Tusk @ 41.4, 27
Ashes of A'kumbo, Beloved's Offering, Greka's Urn, Rovo's Dagger, Uzko's Knickknacks @ 37.8, 44
Astrologer's Box @ 49.3, 37
Bubbling Cauldron @ 37.2, 23
Cargo of the Raven Queen @ 84.6, 44
Carved Drinking Horn, Ronokk's Belongings, Veema's Herb Bag @ 33.5, 39
Demonic Cache @ 20.4, 30
Fantastic Fish @ 26.5, 5
False-Bottomed Jar @ 51.8, 35
Giant Moonwillow Cone @ 34.5, 46
Glowing Cave Mushroom @ 48.7, 47
Hanging Satchel @ 47.1, 46
Iron Horde Cargo Shipment @ 42.1, 61
Iron Horde Tribute @ 37.5, 59
Kaliri Egg @ 57.9, 45
Lunarfall Egg (unphased only) @ 30.2, 19
Mikkal's Chest @ 58.9, 21
Mushroom-Covered Chest @ 52.9, 24
Orc Skeleton @ 67.0, 33
Peaceful Offering (1 of 4) @ 44.5, 63
Pippers' Buried Supplies (1 of 4) @ 30.9, 17
Rotting Basket @ 22.9, 33
Scaly Rylak Egg @ 67.0, 84
Shadowmoon Exile Treasure @ 45.8, 24
Shadowmoon Sacrificial Dagger @ 30.0, 45
Shadowmoon Treasure @ 28.2, 39
Spark's Stolen Supplies @ 30.9, 12
Stolen Treasure @ 27.1, 2
Strange Spore @ 55.8, 20
Sunken Fishing boat @ 37.2, 26
Sunken Treasure @ 28.8, 7
Swamplighter Hive @ 55.3, 74
Vindicator's Cache @ 51.1, 79
Waterlogged Chest @ 39.9, 83
Amaukwa @ 37, 35
Ba'ruun @ 52.8, 16
Bahameye @ 29, 5
Dark Emanation @ 48.5, 43
Darktalon @ 49.6, 41
Faebright @ 61.7, 61
Gorum @ 21.6, 33
Darkmaster Go'vid @ 40, 80
Hypnocroak @ 37.4, 49
Insha'tar @ 57.4, 48
Voidseer Kalurg @ 32.7, 41
Killmaw @ 40.8, 44
Leaf-Reader Kurri @ 37.7, 14
Ku'targ the Voidseeer @ 32.5, 35
Mother Om'ra @ 44.0, 57
Rai'vosh @ 48.8, 22
Rockhoof @ 52.7, 50
Shinri @ 61.2, 49
Sneevel @ 27.6, 43
Morva Soultwister @ 38.6, 70
Mad "King" Sporeon @ 45.0, 20
Enavra Varandi @ 67.9, 63
Veloss @ 21.7, 20
Venomshade @ 54.8, 70
Yggdrel @ 48, 66
Brambleking Fili @ 44.9, 77
Malgosh Shadowkeeper @ 29.6, 51
Lady Temptessa @ 48.1, 77
Soul-Twister Torek @ 29.4, 46
Embaari Defense Crystal @ 42.9, 40
The Crystal Blade of Torvath @ 61.7, 67

Resources

Wild pets

Wild creatures

Shadowmoon Valley - PAX

A herd of elekks wandering the valley. Karabor can be seen in the background.

Notes and trivia

  • Shadowmoon Valley is known for having deep crystal mines.[57]
  • While leveling, players should avoid Socrethar's Rise and Darktide Roost as these are level 100 areas. Avoiding them shouldn't be too difficult as they are out of the way during the leveling process.

Gallery

Videos

Patch changes

  • Legion Patch 7.3.5 (2018-01-16): Level scaling implemented, previous zone level: 90 - 93.
  • Warlords of Draenor Patch 6.0.2 (2014-10-14): Added.

References

 
  1. ^ The Art of World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor, pg. 43
  2. ^ A [10-40] Finding a Foothold
  3. ^ A [10-40] For the Alliance!
  4. ^ A [10-40] Ravenous Ravens
  5. ^ A [10-40] Quakefist
  6. ^ A [10-40] Establish Your Garrison
  7. ^ A [10-40] A Hero's Welcome
  8. ^ A [10-40] Closing the Door
  9. ^ A [10-40] Think of the Children!
  10. ^ A [10-40] Shadows Awaken
  11. ^ A [10-40] Into Twilight
  12. ^ A [10-40] The Clarity Elixir
  13. ^ A [10-40] The Fate of Karabor
  14. ^ A [10-40] Going Undercover
  15. ^ A [10-40] Escape From Shaz'gul
  16. ^ A [10-40] Chasing Shadows
  17. ^ A [10-40] Ancestor's Memory
  18. ^ A [10-40] Into Anguish
  19. ^ A [10-40] Harbingers of the Void
  20. ^ A [10-40] The Great Salvation
  21. ^ A [10-40] The Dark Side of the Moon
  22. ^ A [10-40] Darkness Falls
  23. ^ A [10-40] The Righteous March
  24. ^ A [10-40] The Defense of Karabor
  25. ^ A [10-40] Migrant Workers
  26. ^ A [10-40] Circle the Wagon
  27. ^ A [10-40] Invisible Ramparts
  28. ^ A [10-40] Defenstrations
  29. ^ A [10-40] The Exarch Council
  30. ^ A [10-40] Shut 'er Down
  31. ^ A [10-40] Fun with Fungus
  32. ^ A [10-40] Exarch Maladaar
  33. ^ A [10-40] Trust No One
  34. ^ A [10-40] Warning the Exarchs
  35. ^ A [10-40] Speaker for the Dead
  36. ^ A [10-40] The Traitor's True Name
  37. ^ A [10-40] Supply Drop
  38. ^ A [10-40] Friend of the Exarchs
  39. ^ A [10-40] Lost Lumberjacks
  40. ^ A [10-40] Gloomshade Grove
  41. ^ A [10-40] Game of Thorns
  42. ^ A [10-40] Shelly Hamby
  43. ^ A [10-40] Crippled Caravan
  44. ^ A [10-40] Fiona's Solution
  45. ^ A [10-40] Swamplighter Queen
  46. ^ A [10-40] Cooking With Unstable Herbs
  47. ^ A [10-40] Blademoon Bloom
  48. ^ A [10-40] Gestating Genesaur
  49. ^ A [10-40] Fiona
  50. ^ A [10-40] Meet Us at Starfall Outpost
  51. ^ A [10-40] Catching His Eye
  52. ^ A [10-40] Ominous Portents
  53. ^ A [10-40] Soul Shards of Summoning
  54. ^ A [10-40] Heart On Fire
  55. ^ A [10-40] Forging the Soul Trap
  56. ^ A [10-40] To Catch a Shadow
  57. ^ Inv misc book 04 [Artificer Maatun's Journal]

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