Come Sail Away: Part #2

 Alliance War Campaign #2

After making your way to Kul Tiras with Jaina, you arrive infront of Lord Admiral Katherine Proudmoore but she disowns her daughter leaving you in the hands of Lady Ashvane.

You wake up in a jail cell barely clothed.

"Beware...beware the daughter of the sea...hmm...hmm"

You are sharing a cell with Flynn Fairwind, "heyyy, look who's finally awake, hope you had a nice nap.  You're gonna need your strength" and he has a plan to help you both escape.

Q - Out Like Flynn - escape Tol Dagor with Flynn. (Punch Flynn, Cell Block Lever pulled, Equipment recovered, Block Warden Carmine slain, Glittering Gunpowder, Cell Block Gate opened, Enter the Sewers, Board the Getaway Boat)

He explains that you are incarcerated in Tol Dagor which used to be a legit prison until it was bought by the Ashvane Trading Company and now it is Pricilla's own personal fortress.  Flynn had to bribe his way into this cell but don't worry he has a plan to escape.

First a distraction, you hit Flynn which alerts the guards and when they enter the cell.  Flynn jumps up and ambushes them.  You run out to the end of the corridor and hit the lever labelled 'ATTENTION IDIOTS.  DO NOT PULL!!', which opens all the cell doors freeing the prisoners. Next you need your clothes, click on the chest nearby as it contains your gear.  

Then now to escape. You need the key card from the Warden.

He is at the other end of the corridor but when you attack him he used a mysterious powder which explodes and destroys the card.
Flynn Fairwind "Damn!  The keys are ruined.  That was some serious firepower!  Just what kind of powder is this?  Hey, help me grab some of this stuff."
The powder is powerful, grab a sample and make your way to the gate.  Without the key card you use the powder to blow the gate and go down the stairs into the sewer.  Ahead the grate is blocked.

Flynn Fairwind "guess we're not going out that way, lets try the other side".  

Go past the crocodiles and down the pipe. Watch out for the rats and follow the tunnel to the end.

At the exit there is an Ashvane Jailer blocking the way.

"YOU!  STOP RIGHT THERE!, Wh-what?!  No!  Noooo!!"

He gets eaten by The Sand Queen, a ginormous krolusk.  You make your way left up the beach keeping close to the edge to avoid attracting any other attacks until you see a boat.

Flynn Fairwind "There she is!  Let's hop in."
Taelia "What is going on in there?  It sounds like you started a riot!"

Flynn Fairwind "No idea what you're talking about... But I think we finally have some real dirt on Ashvane.  A new gunpowder, like nothing I've ever seen.  OH, and I rescued the target, of course.  Crime-buddy, Taelia, Taelia, crime-buddy."
Taelia "Wait... I recognize you... You arrived with Jaina Proudmoore!  You're the Alliance emissary!"
Flynn Fairwind "Alliance emissary?!  Cyrus didn't mention that... I would have charged him double!"
Taelia "You're lucky he's paying you at all.  Now row!"

The boat driven by Taelia arrives back at Boralus Harbour.
Taelia "Here we are, Boralus Harbor.  Aside from Proudmoore Keep, it's the most heavily guarded part of the city and the only place most visitors ever get to see.   Looks like another Alliance ship has already docked.  Hopefully they got a warmer welcome than Jaine did..."

Q - Get Your Bearings - visit the Ferry Dock, the Snug Harbor inn, the Tradewinds Counting House and the Flight Master in Tradewinds Market.

You are just another person in Boralus, free to roam around.  Taelia will show you where to go to visit the places mentioned.  Once you get your bearings, Taelia says you should meet the Harbormaster himself, Cyrus Crestfall.

Q - The Old Knight - meet with Cyrus Crestfall. (Enter the Harbormaster's office, Speak with Cyrus Crestfall)

As you make your way to the harbourmasters office you come across some guards who are arresting Genn Greymane.  Cyrus arrives.

Cyrus Crestfall "what's happening?  Stand down!  Don't you know who that is?  Taelia!  Prepare a full briefing for our guests."

Cyrus stops them and he invites Greymane to his office saying it is a honor to meet him.
You shake Cyrus' hand.

Cyrus Crestfall "Kul Tiras still bears the scars of the Third War.  No one feels this more deeply than Katherine Proudmoore.  But she is misguided.  Her advisors have kept her blind to the infection that has spread throughout our kingdom.  The land I love is falling about... so I'm asking for your help.  Kul Tiras needs the Alliance just as badly as you need us".

Genn Greymane "I see.  Then we shall prove to Katherine Proudmoore the same truth that I learned at great cost... in unity, there is strength."

After completing this there are then a few quests which give you some useful things.

Taelia Q - Sanctum of the Sages - speak with a 7th Legion Mage in the Sanctum of the Sages.  When you speak with her she will open some portals to Ironforge, Stormwind and Exodar.

Cyrus Crestfall Q - Ferry Pass - speak with Cyrus Crestfall and receive the Ferry Pass.  Talking to Cyrus will get you the ferry pass opening up ferry routes around Kul Tiras.

Finally the scouting map where you start your missions on Kul Tiras.

Taelia Q - A Nation Divided - inspect the scouting map in the Harbormaster's Office.  On the scouting map you can choose which zone in Kul Tiras you would like to quest in first from Tiragarde Sound, Drustvar and Stormsong Valley.

You receive the achievement: Come Sail Away - complete the introduction to Kul Tiras.

War of Thorns: Part #2 - Alliance

The next week brought the second chapter of the pre-patch story.  For the alliance this started with a new quest which pops up when you arrive at Rut'theran Village.

"FOR THE HORDE!"
Captain Delaryn Summermoon "That sound...could it be...? Shan'do!  The Horde is approaching from the North!"
Malfurion Stormrage "The north?  How did... oh, they scaled the mountains of Felwood.  The wisps... they're growing disoriented!  The wall is failing!"

The Horde scaled the mountains of Felwood to the North.  The wisp wall is failing, it is only a matter of time before the Horde breaks through.  They will attack us from both sides (1).  Fly to Lor'danel and find Malfurion.

Malfurion tells you to protect Lor'danel by taking out the Horde forces (2).  The speed of the Horde attack gave citizens here little time to flee, many are hiding in Lor'danel.  Malfurion wants you to locate them and send them to safety (3).

Two of the Horde's strongest warriors have led a charge to try and capture our fleet.  We cannot allow it, if they take our ships, they will use them to sail to Darnassus!  You must eliminate the two warriors leading the charge, then the rest of them will give up the fight (4).  Gormok Axefall and Ragash Bloodwish are on or near the beach just south of Lor'danel.  Once they are defeated Captain Delaryn Summermoon thanks you for saving many lives but she fears the Horde will not stop.

Lor'danel is overrun, there is nothing we can do.  Find Malfurion, he is just south of Lor'danel just off the road fighting Sylvanas (5).  You go south to find Malfurion.  He is in a battle with Sylvanas and as you arrive so does High Overlord Saurfang.

Saurfang "The warchief faces Stormrage alone!  I must... "  He attacks Malfurion from behind.
Malfurion "ARGH!  Saur...fang?!"
Sylvanas notices your presence "An audience--perfect!  Stay still, Alliance dog.  Watch me strike down one of your greatest heroes!"

Saurfang regrets his attack "A dishonorable blow.  I... regret it."
Sylvanas "Regret nothing.  You did well."
Saurfang "It was not my place to interfere."
Sylvanas "My victory was inevitable.  He was merely wasting my time.  Finish him and be done with it.  Take a moment, if you like...then take his head.  Meet me at the World Tree."

Malfurion "You have led... your Horde... in service... of death.  You will... regret this day... "
Tyrande arrives. "No!  You did not kill him, orc.  Why?"
Saurfang "I struck without honor.  I did not deserve to end him."
Tyrande "This entire war is without honor.  How dare you spill so much innocent blood... for nothing!"
Saurfang "Not for nothing.  We spill blood so that the Horde will endure."
Tyrande "Because you spared Malfurion, I will offer you a choice.  Attempt to stop me from taking him away, and die... or remain there, kneeling in the dirt, and live."
Saurfang "You have a choice as well.  Take him to Darnassus and both of you will fall when we conquer it... or flee somewhere far from here, so that you both survive."
Tyrande "This war is lost.  Teldrassil will soon fall.  Take my hippogryph to Darnassus.  Ensure that the Horde's occupation is as... tolerable as it can be.  King Anduin gave me a hearthstone back to Stormwind.  There I will tend my love's wounds... and help my people find respite from this madness."

Take Tyrande's hippogryph and meet with Mia Greymane, Queen of Gilneas, at the Temple of the Moon in Darnassus.

Darnassus is Burning

Mia Greymane needs your help to evacuate the citizens of Darnassus.  Many of the city's structures have already caught fire.  We need to douse the flames and rescue the trapped civilians within!  We must save as many lives as possible.

You get 3 minutes and have to try and rescue as many people as possible using a bucket of water to douse the flames.  The quest asks you to rescue 982 Darnassian Citizens in your three minutes but this is not actually possible reflecting the true magnitude of the task of the evacuation (6).  It was impossible to save everyone you just have to do the best you can.  After three minutes I had saved less than 100 people and was overcome by smoke.  The fire is too intense, you need to escape.  You appear back at the Temple of the Moon, use the portal to Stormwind (7).

You return to Anduin Wrynn in Stormwind Keep

Anduin "I... am at a loss for words.  You have shown courage and heart, champion.  On this, on this one of the Alliance's darkest days.  My whole life, I have prayed for peace in this world.  But that dream can never be realized so long as Sylvanas Windrunner leads the Horde.  She expects this atrocity to crush our spirits, shatter our unity, but this I vow...  The Alliance will endure... and the Banshee Queen's insidious reign will be ended."

Completion of the quest chain will reward the Smoldering Reins of the Teldrassil Hippogryth. 

One of the last of the great armored hippogryphs to escape the burning of Teldrassil, it carried the last few citizens it could to safety before collapsing of exhaustion.

If you now take the portal to Darnassus from Dalaran you arrive at Mist's Edge in Darkshore and across the water you can see the burning Great World Tree.

Quest List
1- A Threat from the North - find Malfurion Stormrage in Lor'danel.
2- Defending Lor'danel - take out Horde forces in Lor'danel.

3- Rescue Effort - rescue 8 Lor'danel citizens.

4- Action this Day - eliminate Gormok Axefall and Ragash Bloodwish. 

5- The Guidance of our Shan'do - find Malfurian Stormrage in Darkshore.

6- A Flicker of Hope - evacuate the citizens of Darnassus.

7- From the Ashes - use the portal to Stormwind.

See upcoming post...(War of Thorns: Part #1 - Horde)

War of Thorns: Part #1 - Alliance

The Alliance and Horde have fought together against the The Burning Legion, but now they are defeated unrest and suspicion grows between them.  With the discovery of the powerful new mysterious substance, Azerite, both sides want to get the upper hand.  This is war and starts the pre-patch campaign War of Thorns.

The Alliance campaign starts when you are requested to report to King Anduin Wrynn in Stormwind Keep (1).

King Anduin Wrynn "It is with a heavy heart that I must ask you to put your life on the line for the Alliance once more. I have received a disturbing message from our operatives stationed in Orgrimmar."

Azerite has the potential to change the face of warfare.  The Warchief seeks to lay claim to it and has mobilised her army to march on Silithus.  Anduin asks you to report to Master Mathius Shaw for further instruction (2).  Mathias Shaw arrives at Stormwind Keep.  There is a report that the Horde want to gain control of Silithus and you will be sent there to oversee the Alliance presence with the Alliance fleet already on route.  But wait... the reports are wrong!  The Horde are attacking in Ashenvale.

With the fleet away the only defense for Ashenvale is the Darnassian City Guard.  Master Mathias Shaw tells you to report to Captain Delaryn Summermoon, Commander of the Darnassian City Guard, in Astranaar (3).  You use the portal in the courtyard to take you to Astranaar, and meet Captain Summermoon, but you arrive too late, Astranaar is burning and many have been killed.

Captain Delaryn Summermoon is visibly upset.  The outposts were taken by surprise, the guards were poisoned and not even the civilians were spared.  She asks you to honor the bodies of the fallen soldiers in Astranaar, their wisps deserve the light of Elune's blessing (4).  Some of the Forsaken Assassins are still around, hiding in the shadows.  If you find them give them what they deserve, even for the Horde this was a despicable attack (5).

The wisps sing with sorrow but also with purpose, Captain Summermoon hears a sound in the distance and sends you to find Malfurion (6).  Malfurion is in the Twilight Vale on the border between Ashenvale and Darkshore.  He has created a defensive barrier from the wisps to keep out the Horde.

Malfurion "You will come no further Banshee Queen!"

Sylvanas "There will be nowhere to run when we next meet, Malfurion!"

Malfurion tells you to pass through the wall as the wisps will not hurt you.

The wall will slow the Horde but it will not prevent their attack.  We must protect the ancients at all cost.  There are druids in the Twilight Vale hidden among the trees, find them and send them to the Grove of the Ancients (7).  But also watch out for the Frenzied Blackwood furblogs.  The unsettled mess has driven them mad and their madness is a threat to everyone, if you see them put them out of their misery before they endanger anyone else (8).

Captain Delaryn Summermoon "Malfurion!  Horde forces have gathered at the Zoram'gar Outpost.  The Banshee Queen seeks to capture the World Tree."
Malfurion "Delaryn, travel to our outposts.  Gather every soldier you can find and bring them here.  Sylvanas seeks to engage me and I plan to give her what she wants.  Word has been sent to our fleet.  Elune willing they will soon return."

Make your way with Captain Delaryn Summermoon to the Grove of the Ancients where a Monstrous Shredder is on the rampage.  Stop this thing before it destroys the Grove of the Ancients (9).

The Shredder is destroyed.

The ancient Onu can hear the crying of the Furblogs and asks you to find and help them within the Blackwood Den.  Make your way there with Captain Summermoon.  The Horde are attacking the Blackwood Den using large demolishes.  You rescue Elder Brolg, Gren Tornfur and Elder Brownpaw (10). Captain Delaryn Summermoon also suggests that if you can sabotage a few Horde Demolishers that could mean dozens of lives saved.  You place bombs on them and blow them up (11).

Captain Delaryn Summermoon "We have done what we can here.  The Horde... there are so many of them..."

You return to Onu in the Grove of the Ancients but he is in pain, "Onu bellows in pain".  He senses a powerful force in our midst, it comes from the earth itself.  Go to the water's edge to Nazj'vel, which is just off the south west coast of Darkshore (12).  There is a glow from this place, caused by the Azerite.  It is hurting Onu and the Horde seem eager to collect it for themselves.

Captain Delaryn Summermoon tells you to collect the Azerite for the Alliance (13) and kill any Horde soldiers.  The Horde must not be allowed to get their hands on this Azerite (14).

A battle has begun and the Alliance need more forces.  Find Malfurion at the Wildbend River (15). You follow the path north until you get to the river where the battle is taking place.  You join the battle fighting alongside the ancients to slay the Horde forces (16).  But the horde are too many, it is time to regroup.

Travel to Darnassus to meet with Malfurion and Captain Delaryn (17).  The Alliance forces are gathering in Darnassus.  Captain Summermoon asks you to rally them (18).  You go around Darnassus and rally the Priestesses of the Moon, the Druids of the Claw and the Kaldorei forces. They are ready for battle. You return to the dock in Rut'theran village to speak with Malfurion.

Malfurion "Our fleet has returned from Silithus.  King Anduin will send soldiers to aid us.  We must hold our ground until they arrive."

Captain Delaryn Summermoon "May our will be stronger than their war machines."

Malfurion "A war is not won or lost in a single battle.  Our day will come."

After you have completed this part of the quest chain World Quests become available in Darkshore and these reward gear which is ilevel 210+.  Some people were disappointed that this gear is not a new design but just renamed armor.  For my druid the gear is identical to the Springrain gear I got from boosting,

Quest List
1- A Short lived Peace - Report to King Anduin Wrynn in Stormwind Keep.

2- The Horde Uprising - Report to Master Mathias Shaw for further instruction.

3- A Disturbance in Ashenvale - Report to Captain Delaryn Summermoon in Astranaar.

4- The Light of Elune - Honor the bodies of the fallen soldiers in Astranaar.

5- Knives of the Forsaken - Slay 8 Forsaken Assassins in Astranaar.

6- A Soft Glow - Find Malfurion in Ashenvale.

7- Hidden Amongst the Leaves - Find 8 hidden Druids of the Claw.

8- Mercy for the Mad - Slay 10 frenzied Blackwood Furblogs.

9- Garden Grove - Defeat the Monstrous Shredder.

10- Enraged Furblogs - Find those who cry for help within the Blackwood Den.

11- Elves in the Machine - Sabotage 5 Horde Demolishers in Blackwood Den.

12- The Wake of Something New - Find the source of Onu's pain.

13- Azerite Denial - Collect Azerite from 6 Azerite Deposits.

14- No Horde Allowed - Kill 10 Horde soldiers in Nazj'vel.

15- Malfurion Returns - Find Malfurion at the Wildbend River.

16- "Rock" the World - Join the Ancients to slay Horde enemies.

17- Long Away - Regroup with Malfurion and Delaryn at Darnassus.

18- A Looming Threat - Rally the kaldorei forces in Darnassus.

See Upcoming post... (War of Thorns: Part #1 - Horde / War of Thorns: Part #2 - Alliance.)

Come Sail Away: Part #1

Alliance War Campaign #1

After returning from Silithus with your new Heart of Azeroth, you return to Stormwind.  An urgent War Council is underway and you are requested to attend.

Q - Tides of War - Attend the War Council in Stormwind Keep

The leaders of the Alliance, King Anduin Wrynn, Lady Jaina Proudmoore, Master Mathias Shaw and Genn Greymane are in discussion.

King Anduin "Everyone is here.  What News do you bring, Spymaster?"
Mathias Shaw "Recently, Horde agents broke into the Stockades and freed two Zandalari prisoners, a princess and a prophet."
King Anduin "I'm aware.  What of the eight warships we sent in pursuit?"
Mathias Shaw "Only one returned.  Survivors say they encountered strange and terrifying magics, and a massive Zandalari fleet."
Greymane "Impossible! It's one of Sylvanas's tricks it has to be..."
Mathias Shaw "Jaina, perhaps you could help us see what this survivor has witnessed."
Jaina Proudmoore "It's a simple enough spell provided the subject is cooperative.  Show us... show us what happened..."

Following the breakout from the Stockade and the subsequent chase and destruction of the Alliance fleet, the War Council witness the attack through the memory of a survivor.  With the Horde seeking an alliance with the Zandalari the Alliance also need allies and Kul Tiras may be their only option.  Jaina offers to return to Kul Tiras and seek their assistance.

King Anduin "If the Horde makes allies of the Zandalari, we won't have the power to stop them."
Jaina Proudmoore "Then we must make allies of our own.  My people command the most powerful navy in all of Azeroth.  If I could bring Kul Tiras back into the Alliance..."
Greymane "Jaina, you're the reason they left the Alliance."
Jaina Proudmoore "And dealing with that is the only hope we have of bringing them back."
King Anduin "I believe it is... and I believe you can.  It will be difficult... and dangerous."
Jaina Proudmoore "I will return with the fleet... or not at all."
King Anduin "Be careful Jaina.  Light be with you."

Q - The Nation of Kul Tiras - speak with Lady Jaina Proudmoore in Stormwind Harbor.
Jaina Proudmoore "I must prepare my ship, Champion meet me in the harbor when you are ready to depart."

You go to the harbor and set sail with Lady Jaina Proudmoore for Boralus Harbour, Kul Tiras.  King Anduin sends Genn Greymane and a 7th Legion vessel along as an escort.
King Anduin "Secure a base of operations in Kul Tiras.  Our plans must not fail.  And please... look after Jaina."
Greymane "As you wish."

Arriving at Boralus stirs buried memories in Jaina. 
Jaina Proudmoore "I do not know how this will end - only that we must try."

Q - Daughter of the Sea - Accompany Jaina Proudmoore to an audience with Katherine Proudmoore.

Boralus Guard "Halt! State your intentions!"
Jaine Proudmoore "I am Jaina Proudmoore.  I have come for an audience with Lord Admiral Katherine Proudmoore... my mother."
Boralus Guard "We're taking you to Katherine, alright!  You'll answer to her for your crimes against Kul Tiras."
Jaina Proudmoore "As you wish."
Boralus Guard "Clear the way!  Dangerous prisoners coming through!"

The people of Kul Tiras are not pleased to see Jaina, many blame her for the defeat at Theramore and the death of her father!

"Mommy, who is that lady?"  "It's the daughter of the sea!"  "Lady Jaina... Is it really her?"  "Sh-she's come back to finish us!"  "Murderer!"  "Traitor!"  

Your group arrives infront of Katherine Proudmoore.  Jaine accepts that she is to blame for the defeat at Theramore and leaves her fate in Katherines hands.  Jaina Proudmoore "I will suffer what I must... For the Alliance!"
Urged by Lady Ashvane to treat Jaina as a traitor, Katherine allows Jaine to be taken away to face justice.  Katherine Proudmoore "do what you will, she is no daughter of mine".

Everything goes black.

To be Continued... (Come Sail Away: Part #2)