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Comment by Xozus

On live currently bugged. The final intel gathered NPC is not shown.

Comment by raissam

tried to abandon quest, and can't found npc to get quest again.

Comment by Jeolene

The real answer to this question is "identity is only yours to decide".

You cannot narrow it down to one single thing like gender, experiences, preferences, etc. Blizz really dropped the ball with this one, they're trying to push some stupid agenda quest line again and it just comes off as a slap in the face of those that struggle every day to figure out who they are by only letting you decide ONE thing for someone else. It isn't my job to go out and figure out who Emberthall is, only she can decide that.

This is what is wrong with people today, they're so caught up with what they should identify as and what people think they should be that they forget to just "be someone".

Fail, blizz, stop trying to push your ideas on everyone and let THEM decide who they are. We did not need an entire quest line dedicated to trying to help someone decide who they should be, only Emberthall can figure that out.

The only thing I should be concerned with is making sure she's supported in her decision and maybe answer questions that she has to the best of my ability while making it known that I may not have the answer she is looking for.

Comment by HappyAnt

#9 is Varden Claridge /way 27.53 63.53

Comment by venndann

I found Orgon Warpchain by himself at /way 47.76 15.48

It looks like they are not in the same positions for everyone.

Comment by Eleanorberwyk

All nine:

Claretta /way 31.22 50.90
Doria Ravenblight /way 28.46 56.46
Leariah Nightspear /way 51.34 57.90
Netheril Swiftstream /way 27.53 63.53
Orgon Warpchain /way 47.68 15.73
Pella Keenbluff /way 72.26 68.65
Stalvin Dawnburst /way 28.46 56.46
Taellyn /way 31.22 50.90
Varden Claridge /way 27.53 63.53

Comment by Anubium

Found Vargen a worgen but it doesnt advance the quest when I talk to him (says he is quest npc too)

Comment by Stealthfire13

For those curious about the various branches (original typos included, with perhaps a few more of my own):

"Identity is something you choose."

<Tell Emberthal about Netheril, Druid of the Scythe.>
Netheril was certain his new identity could protect his people.

So certain in fact, that he risked not only his, but others' lives for it.

Before the Druids of the Scythe were able to procure the Scythe of Elune the pack form was incredibly dangerous. They lost themselves and became as animals.

I am happy that he has discovered himself again, and strives to teach others so they may not make the same mistakes. However, careful consideration before making a permanent decision could have prevented him much strife.

I do not feel a kinship with his plight.
<Tell Emberthal about Stalvin Dawnburst, the demon hunter.>
Such bravery, to undergo such brutal initiation with the knowledge of its outcome.

You speak of him as a protector of others. I am able to relate.

However, I do not need to seek out demonic deals in order to protect those I care about.

In fact, a visage form would make me less able to defend myself and others.

Perhaps Stalvin has a point.
<Tell Emberthal about Leariah Nighspear, the void elf.>
An elf, freely embracing the power of the void? Strange times have come to Azeroth, indeed.

I admire the certainty with which she defends her decision. Such a choice never comes without a price.

She has found a community of others like her, albeit at the spurn of her family.

I do not believe my choice will come with such grave consequences.

"Identity is the sum of one's experiences."

<Tell Emberthal about Varden Claridge, a worgen from Gilneas.>
Varden did not get to choose his fate.

He has made the most out of an unfortunate situation. I do not believe I could display such restraint when speaking to the parties responsible.

He has made peace with this part of himself that has troubled him over so many years. A part of him he had no choice in.

To live with such self-hatred must not be easy.

I do not feel that way about myself. Varden has little to offer me in the way of advice.
<Tell Emberthal about Doria Ravenblight, the death knight.
To lose one's entire being, only to have it raised in service of one as cruel as the Lich King. I could not wish such a fate on anyone.

Doria shows resilience. She has triumphed and made a new life for herself.

She had no memories of who she was before.

How can she be so sure she knows who she is now?

"Identity is who you surround yourself with."

<Tell Emberthal about Pella Keenbluff, the tauren and her family.>
Pah. Motherhood.

It is a path walked by many, but not one I seek out for myself.

Palla may have think she has found a way to lessen her worries, but I disagree.

It would seem adding another to care for would add more stress, not less.

Some may find solace in the identity of motherhood, that is true.

However, I am trying to uncover my true self. I am not trying to find a new niche to fill.

I am quite happy with how things are.

"Identity is defined by your preferences."

<Tell Emberthal about Taellyn and Claretta, the pair of dracthyr in the Victorious Visage.>
Those two hatchlings in the corner? What could they possibly have to teach me about visage forms?

Though, it is a different way of approaching the problem. Practicality.

I agree with Claretta. I see no need of a visage form if it will leave me defenseless.

Perhaps they did have something to teach me after all.
<Tell Emberthal about Orgon Warpchain, a warrior who loves to read.>
His clan is so close-minded that they would have ridiculed him for the pursuit of knowledge?

Perhaps he may base his identity off of something so minute, but I cannot.

None of my interests are particularly divisive or unusual.

If I lack that, do I lack the qualities necessary for a visage form in the first place?

Comment by Stigma666

What's the point of this quest?

Comment by slashtwo

Questline:
1 Identity Crisis
2 Who Are You?
3 Gather Your Rosebuds and 4 Don't Threaten Me With a Good Time
5 Dragon Isles Adventuring: Being Yourself
6 Keeping a Close Tabard

Comment by Flanell

Its pretty annoying to constantly have to abandon the quest and fly to every person again and again just to hear every response from Emberthal in my own language. Why did Blizzard do such a thing?
Also when 6 out of 9 NPCs are so close to the quest giver, why did they put the last 3 at the ass of the world?

Comment by SinusPi

I don't understand this quest, lore-wise. So Drathyr can choose a visage form. It's just magic, they don't become that person, it's made clear in the Dracthyr intro questline. And yet, this quest has me ask numerous people why they became what they are - accepting one's true self, making sacrifices, etc. What sense is that supposed to make?

Comment by agnasg

This beautiful quest allows us to visualize the differences between us, from different points of view, external and internal, who we really are. I have gotten a few pearls like this quest before so I am not surprised but very grateful for the care and attention to detail in its making. It confirms and reaffirms my conviction that I am a computer scientist and a wow player, and quests like this make me feel good to play this game.

Comment by Masterhene

hated this questline, would have ignored it entirely if it didnt give 200 points towards the travelers log

Comment by Darkdefender

I was surprised by this quest, because at a first glance you might think "oh it's just visage form discussion" or whatever, but the bits of text you get from everyone are actually really cool.

You see some different race and class identities like the death knight lady looking back at her old life, the illidari guy whose family act like he's gone, the worgen dudes where one accepted his fate and the other who's learned from his past and wants to teach others, the warrior who was afraid that others would judge him for his scholarly interests, even though he also loves being a

Really good stuff, kudos to the devs that worked on it.

Comment by Nifkin420

I abandoned this quest thinking it was bugged because I couldn't find the last person and now I cannot for the life of me find the quest giver. I went to 47,16 like someone mentioned in the comments, but there is no one there to talk to. Any help would be greatly appreciated so I can finally finish this dumb quest.

Comment by romskeeone

This is an incredible quest, if you don't just go through it blindly and actually read the dialogue. I legitimately teared up several times. I wish WoW writing was always like this, and sometimes better, but I know that would take a lot out of writers, and they're working hard already. But, anyway: thank you, guys, whoever wrote this quest. You deserve all the good things that come to you in life.

Comment by Miaya44

Wow, it seems that if you dare not heap blind praise on this quest-chain you get downvoted. Goes to show that this site and the game has some users who are quite toxic.

Guess I'll be joining the ranks of the downvoted too.

This quest-chain has no substance. The entire thing is just pointless fluff. There's no character development for any character involved in this. You can't have character development via exposition. The characters you talk to are just expositing to the player what their character is suppose to be like in accordance to how the writer views them. This is a prime example of failing to show not tell.

The only reason to do this quest-chain is to unlock the Personal Tabard. So my advice is to just blow through it, get it done, and move on.

Comment by RageQuitRelief

That was a great questline that really made me do a soul search and think about the poor decisions I've made in my life. I identified on a deep and personal level with a few of the Valdrakken citizens and I now believe in who I am.

haha jk, this was a lame questline.

Comment by Adresteia

cause apparently nobody bothered to put these in a copy/paste in one attempt format:

/way 31.22 50.90
/way 28.46 56.46
/way 51.34 57.90
/way 27.53 63.53
/way 47.68 15.73
/way 72.26 68.65
/way 28.46 56.46
/way 31.22 50.90
/way 27.53 63.53

Comment by Qvazar

As a chronically ill person that will never again be the person I once was, the story of Death Knight Doria Ravenblight really hit hard.

Comment by Mirades

Cringiest quest I've ever done in any game.

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Who Are You?

Speak with 9 Valdrakken Visitors in Valdrakken.

	Intel gathered (9)
	Taellyn slain (1)
	Doria Ravenblight slain (1)
	Stalvin Dawnburst slain (1)
	Claretta slain (1)
	Netheril Swiftstream slain (1)
	Orgon Warpchain slain (1)
	Pella Keenbluff slain (1)
	Leariah Nightspear slain (1)
	Varden Claridge slain (1)
	Report to Emberthal (1)

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Perhaps Cindrethresh is right. Still, if I'm to pick a visage, I should at least give it some thought. I just do not fully understand the concept of visage forms. I have heard that visage is supposed to be ones own expression of self. How does one discover what that is? Maybe some of the individuals here in Valdrakken hold the answers. $p, I need you to gather intel. I will remain here. Report back your findings when you are finished.

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