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Stormsong Valley and the Old Gods
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08.04.2018 um 23:07
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In this preview of Stormsong Valley, we're highlighting interesting quests related to the presence of the Old Gods. If you are interested in a spoiler-free zone preview of the environment, check out our
Early Look at Stormsong Valley
post.
Story spoilers in the post.
Highlights
Previously in the Battle for Azeroth alpha, we've learned that
Zul has teamed up with Azshara
as part of the plan to overthrow the Zandalari Empire. We've also learned that
Lady Ashvane is in league with Azshara
, leading to the attack on Boralus.
Now in Stormsong Valley we've learned that House Stormsong has allied with Queen Azshara, falling prey to the maddening whispers of the sea.
You can watch all the quests described in this article in our playthrough video:
Stormsong Unrest
House Stormsong has long blessed the Kul Tiran navy and Stormsong Valley served as the breadbasket for the empire. However ominous signs are present early on as we visit their monastery in Boralus only to find all the tidesages hostile to us...and their buildings excessively decorated with tentacles.
In
Haus Sturmsang
we learn that House Stormsong has not been properly protecting their people. Matters quickly escalate when we head to Mariner's Strand and discover the laborers exhausted and Brother Addington murdered. We examine the area, finding proclamations from Lord Stormsong:
Lord Stormsong: No more will we work our fields and build our ships for the haughty Boralus elite to give nothing in return. We must work as one and muster our strength. Kul Tiras will forever belong to its people! Our mighty tidesages shall guide us all to victory with the very power of the sea itself!
We also learn in
Stürmische Gezeiten
that there are shredder golems threatening the workers and the tidesages have tinkered with their wiring to make them even more menacing. This was likely responsible for the murder of Addington. Along the way, we free Samuel Williams, a ship builder, who reveals in
Gebunden und unterdrückt
that the tidesages showed up, chained them to anchors, and forced them to build ships non-stop.
While conducting a ritual, Brother Pike senses Lord Stormsong nearby and decides to break his oaths and confront him. Stormsong then talks about the great power below and summons a corrupted sea creature.
Stormsong: The tides shift, brother. If you do not stand with me, then you are lost.
Brother Pike: It is you who are lost!
Stormsong: You were always too weak to serve by my side, languishing in that village like a fool.
Brother Pike: We swore to protect that village. To protect our people! Have you forgotten our oaths!
Stormsong: Can you not feel the great power deep below? By its will we shall be whole once more!
Stormsong escapes and in
Stimmen in der Tiefe
Brother Pike further investigates the "horrible darkness" he senses:
The others forged ahead to Fogtide Assembly. I've no doubt they will not receive a warm welcome. We are to meet them there. However, there is something I must do first. Despite my Lord's retreat I still feel a terrible darkness nearby; I wish to listen to the tides for answers. I would appreciate your joining me in case more danger strays in our path.
There is a bridge nearby that has clear sight of the Shrine of the Storm. The omen comes from there.
Long has my order listened to the sea to guide our ships and our people. Gentle whispers, imperceptible to most.
Over time the whispers..changed. At times they were demanding, even violent.
We attempted to guard ourselves against them, to resist them, but I fear we may have failed.
Here we have a fade-to-black placeholder cinematic, with the description "A ship enters the dungeon. Pike expresses grave concern as to why a ship bearing villagers would enter his order's sanctum.
Sagehold
In
Hinter dem Schleier
we learn the implications of this cinematic--the tidesages are sacrificing the souls inside the Shrine using forbidden magic. We fight back at Tidecross, an area infested with shadow magic, tentacles, and Tidesages uttering lines like "I drink in the infinite void" and "My soul for the ancient one." As we complete quests here, we can pick up ominous-sounding buffs like
Geflüster aus der Tiefe
. We end up halting the rituals and destroying the cursed ship, the Abyssal Melody, in
Die Rache des Sturms
.
Samuel Williams, the ship-builder we rescued, is captured by the Tidesages and used for one of their dark rituals. We must rescue him in the ominously-named quest
Aus dem Schlund des Wahnsinns
. As we rush into the ship to save him, we can hear the Abyssal Corruptors murmuring incantations in the Shath'Yar, the language of the Old Gods.
Brother Halsey: It is too soon. He has not yet drowned in the master's glory!
We do save Samuel but he's still greatly weakened and susceptible to the whispers, muttering phrases like "Beneath the tides...waiting...calling" and "Four eyes..the end..she rises!" As Brother Pike watches over him, we rally the nearby villagers in
Der Sturm erwacht
, the village targeted by Lord Stormsong, to band together. We also try to help Samuel in
Böse Absichten
:
Sails... in the fog... A light below... in the darkness. Water rising... given form... the pain... AHHHH, THE PAIN! Make it stop. Make it stop. Make the pain stop!
As we rally the citizens of Sagehold, we also defeat the shadowy figures which have taken over the city. This area is also home to many books named after the Old Gods, which provide buffs when clicked on -
Unterwasserkorbflechten: Eine Monografie
,
Legenden der verbotenen Flut
,
Der Alte Gott und das Meer
.
We also find a Scuba Pepe.
As we explore Sagehold, we meet Tideguard Victoria, a wounded soldier who wants to help us reach Shrine of the Storms in
Schwurgebunden
:
I took oaths, damn it. We all did. When Lord Stormsong sent the first orders... well, you saw what happened. What matters is that our oaths are to our people, not Lord "Sells His Soul". You won't find him here - he's deep in the Shrine by now, and no outsider will make it across the channel alive... Not without a Tideguard to open the way. <Victoria locks eyes with you.> The Rod of Tides is the key to the front door, and it's kept here. Retrieve it and I can get you to Stormsong.
We find a vision of Stormsong and Wavespeaker Reid:
Image of Lord Stormsong: Our destiny is nearly upon us. They must not enter the Shrine of the Storm.
Wavespeaker Reid: I was merely toying with them, my lord. It shall be done!
Reaching Shrine of the Storm
Victoria escorts us to the Shrine of the Storm, sacrificing herself so we can escape to the water bridge in
Auge des Sturms
.
Taelia: Was Lord Stormsong always this cruel?
Tideguard Victoria: Not at all. He was so kind before the whispers took him.
Tideguard Victoria: It was his father who guided us to this valley, many years ago.
Lord Stormsong: And it is I who will deliver us to our glorious future beneath the tides.
Lord Stormsong: You think you stand in my way, but Kul Tiras' fate was sealed long ago.
Lord Stormsong has closed all routes to the Shrine of the Storms, but we can reopen the Path of Storms using the Rod of Tides in
Über diese Brücke müsst Ihr gehen
. Once we can cross the bridge, we must collect the spirits of the depraved cultists in
Verloren und vergessen
and use their power to open the final door to the Shrine. We must also disable the Tidemother's Wrath and Pride in
Besiegeltes Schicksal
--these are two wards gifted from the sea which Lord Stormsong turned against us.
When we reach the top of Tempest's Edge, we blast the doors open in
Der letzte Aufstieg
, and not a minute too late, as Samuel has begun shouting in Shath'Yar - "TIDES OF BLOOD! RISE! RISE!" We confront Lord Stormsong in
Das Ende des Sturms
but things go horribly wrong. After a hidden cutscene, we return to find Samuel transformed into the elite Faceless One
Azshj'thul der Ertrunkene
.
Azshj'thul the Drowned: The sunken realm welcomes your yawning souls.
No light. No escape. The forgotten king returns.
My fall is but a beat in the heart of the infinite abyss.
Pride of Azshara
We then alert Commander Kellam in
Wogende Gezeiten
who notes:
This stone pulses with the power of Azshara herself! Take it to the forces at the fort proper. They will know what to do.
We reach Fort Daelin and help the citizens fight back against the spellcasting naga. All seems to be going well until
Aus den Tiefen
--where we face off against the
Azsharas Stolz
.
Utigarde noted in the comments that both the Tidemother and Azshara appear to have both Wrath and Pride artifacts. Are they one and the same, or polar opposites?
Broadcast Text
The story with Queen Azshara and Stormsong appears to continue in the dungeon Shrine of the Storms. We've datamined the following dialogue from Queen Azshara:
It would seem you have guests, Lord Stormsong.
You dare to interfere in my affairs? What makes you think you can oppose my will?
Drown these insects, my children. Show yourselves worthy of my pride.
Enjoy this victory. It will be your last.
How tenacious! Feel honor in your accomplishment of living long enough to face my pride.
Related Dungeon - Shrine of the Storms
After all the questing to unlock Shrine of the Storms, we venture inside as one of the Battle for Azeroth dungeons. Lord Stormsong is one of the bosses and the final boss is the Faceless One
Vol'zith der Flüsterer
.
Aqu'sirr
Normal
Aqu'sirrs wirbelnde Schärpe
Gugel der flüssigen Intrigen
Cuffs of Drowned Resolve
Stiefel des überstürzten Eroberers
Watstiefel des Gesegneten
Bracers of Corrupted Waters
Salzige Seepocke
Wasserformer
Eisenkiels verstärkte Beinplatten
Mantelung der leerenberührten Gewässer
Heroic
Aqu'sirrs wirbelnde Schärpe
Gugel der flüssigen Intrigen
Cuffs of Drowned Resolve
Stiefel des überstürzten Eroberers
Watstiefel des Gesegneten
Bracers of Corrupted Waters
Salzige Seepocke
Wasserformer
Eisenkiels verstärkte Beinplatten
Mantelung der leerenberührten Gewässer
Overview
:
Aqu'sirr, formed from the depths, seeks to wash away intruders of the sacred temple. At 50% health remaining, Aqu'sirr splits into smaller Aqualings, which mirror its abilities.
When each of the smaller elementals are defeated, they reform into Aqu'sirr to resume the battle.
Damage Dealers
:
Destroy Grasping Tentacles to free allies from
[Grasp from the Depths]
.
Position yourself to avoid being knocked off the ledge by
[Surging Rush]
or
[Undertow]
.
Quickly defeat each of the smaller elementals created by
[Erupting Waters]
to minimize their threat.
Healers
:
Dispel and avoid
[Choking Brine]
to prevent it from overwhelming the party.
Position yourself to avoid being knocked off the ledge by
[Surging Rush]
or
[Undertow]
.
Tanks
:
Position yourself to avoid being knocked off the ledge by
[Surging Rush]
or
[Undertow]
.
Quickly defeat each of the smaller elementals created by
[Erupting Waters]
to minimize their threat.
Sea Blast
:
Blasts a player with the rage of the ocean when no enemies are in melee combat, inflicting 7125 to 7875 Frost damage.
Choking Brine
:
Inflicts 2100 Frost damage every 2 sec for 20 sec. Upon being dispelled, Choking Brine travels towards another player. Coming into contact with it afflicts the new target with Choking Brine.
Surging Rush
:
Charges forward in a violent wave, inflicting 25350 to 26650 Frost damage to targets struck and knocking them back.
Grasp from the Depths
:
Slams tentacles into the ground, rooting a player in place and inflicting 1200 Shadowfrost damage every 2 sec for 20 sec. (Heroic)
Undertow
:
Channels dark waters into a player, inflicting 3000 Frost damage every 1 sec for 6 sec, pushing them back.
Erupting Waters
:
Violently splits into three smaller elementals, reforming when they are defeated.
Aqualing
:
Aqualings share the abilities of Aqu'sirr.
Diminish
:
A portion of the watery essence splits off. It inflicts 50% less damage and defeating it wounds Aqu'sirr.
Tidesage Council
Normal
Bindungen der rufenden Tiefen
Segen der Sturmbeschwörerin
Gürtel des unbarmherzigen Orkans
Brustschutz des Tiefenbewohners
Meeresbrise
Fußpolster der stillen Welle
Gugel des Sturmbeobachters
Handschuhe der verderbten Wasser
Beinschützer des Meerespriesters
Heroic
Bindungen der rufenden Tiefen
Segen der Sturmbeschwörerin
Gürtel des unbarmherzigen Orkans
Brustschutz des Tiefenbewohners
Meeresbrise
Fußpolster der stillen Welle
Gugel des Sturmbeobachters
Handschuhe der verderbten Wasser
Beinschützer des Meerespriesters
Overview
:
The Tidesage Council attack together, with Brother Ironhull inflicting heavy damage on the tank, as Galecaller Faye uses her Wind attacks to damage the party. Brother Ironhull will use his
[Blessing of Ironsides]
as well as
[Reinforcing Ward]
while Galecaller Faye will use her
[Blessing of the Tempest]
as well as
[Swiftness Ward]
.
Damage Dealers
:
Use
[Reinforcing Ward]
and
[Swiftness Ward]
to your advantage!
Interrupt Galecaller Faye's
[Slicing Blast]
.
While under the affects of
[Blessing of the Tempest]
interrupts will cause a
[Blowback]
.
Healers
:
Use
[Reinforcing Ward]
and
[Swiftness Ward]
to your advantage!
Expect heavy damage on the tank when Brother Ironhull casts
[Hindering Cleave]
.
While under the affects of
[Blessing of the Tempest]
interrupts will cause a
[Blowback]
.
Tanks
:
Use
[Reinforcing Ward]
and
[Swiftness Ward]
to your advantage!
Prepare for heavy damage when Brother Ironhull casts
[Hindering Cleave]
.
Avoid attacks from Brother Ironhull when is under the effects of
[Blessing of Ironsides]
.
Galecaller Faye
Swiftness Ward
:
Creates a Swiftness Ward at the location which increases Haste and movement speed by 25% and grants immunity to movement impairing effects.
Swiftness Ward
:
The Swiftness Ward increases Haste and movement speed by 25% and grants immunity to movement impairing effects while within the Ward.
Blessing of the Tempest
:
Being interrupted causes a Blowback, creating a tornado at a nearby location.
Blowback
:
Interrupts while affected by Blessing of the Tempest create a Blowback at a nearby location which inflicts 10530 to 11070 Nature damage and knocks back enemies that come in contact with it.
Slicing Blast
:
Inflicts 4095 to 4305 Nature damage to all enemies and increases Nature damage taken by 20% for 30 sec. This effect stacks.
Brother Ironhull
Reinforcing Ward
:
Creates a Reinforcing Ward at the location which decreases damage taken by 75% while within the Ward and removes all negative effects when entered.
Blessing of Ironsides
:
Increases Physical damage dealt by 50% but reduces movement speed by 75%.
Hindering Cleave
:
Inflicts 29250 to 30750 Physical damage to enemies in front of the caster and reduces movement speed by 70% for 10 sec.
Lord Stormsong
Normal
Blutgetränkte Roben
Aq'mar, der Gezeitenrufer
Stulpen der absoluten Unterwerfung
Leerengetränktes Cape
Mindwarped Crown
Tentakelgeschnürte Schiftung
Heroic
Blutgetränkte Roben
Aq'mar, der Gezeitenrufer
Stulpen der absoluten Unterwerfung
Leerengetränktes Cape
Mindwarped Crown
Tentakelgeschnürte Schiftung
Overview
:
Lord Stormsong has power over the Void and will periodically cast
[Waken the Void]
which should be evaded. Players afflicted with
[Ancient Mindbender]
are forced to cast
[Surrender to the Void]
and can seek the Awoken Void out to interrupt the cast.
Damage Dealers
:
Damage allies who are under the affects of the
[Ancient Mindbender]
!
Avoid damage from
[Waken the Void]
unless under the affects of the
[Ancient Mindbender]
.
Interrupt
[Void Bolt]
.
Healers
:
Avoid damage from
[Waken the Void]
unless under the affects of the
[Ancient Mindbender]
.
Quickly dispel
[Mind Rend]
from players.
Tanks
:
Avoid damage from
[Waken the Void]
.
Interrupt
[Void Bolt]
to avoid heavy damage.
Void Bolt
:
Inflicts 14625 to 15375 Shadow damage to the primary target.
Mind Rend
:
The Mind Rend inflicts 12187 to 12813 Shadow damage and an additional 1462 to 1538 Shadow damage every 2 sec and reduces speed by 50% for 10 sec. (Heroic)
Waken the Void
:
Lord Stormsong begins to Waken the Void, summoning many Awoken Void which pursue players and attempt explode on them.
Awoken Void
Explosive Void
:
Coming in contact with the Awoken Void inflicts 14625 to 15375 Shadow damage.
Ancient Mindbender
:
Lord Stormsong summons an Ancient Mindbender to control the actions of his enemies, causing the player to Surrender to the Void. Receiving sufficient damage will remove the Ancient Mindbender from it's host.
Vol'zith the Whisperer
Normal
Helm der abgrundtiefen Bosheit
Gamaschen des versunkenen Fürsten
Bundhosen der Heiligen Halle
Armschienen der heiligen Flotte
Tiefenmachtklinge
Sturmwogersabatons
Muschel des dunklen Flüsterns
Kette der vereinnahmenden Macht
Halsberge der versunkenen Verzweiflung
Trübblaues Signet
Heroic
Helm der abgrundtiefen Bosheit
Gamaschen des versunkenen Fürsten
Bundhosen der Heiligen Halle
Armschienen der heiligen Flotte
Tiefenmachtklinge
Sturmwogersabatons
Muschel des dunklen Flüsterns
Kette der vereinnahmenden Macht
Halsberge der versunkenen Verzweiflung
Trübblaues Signet
Overview
:
Vol'zith the Whisperer promises power, but only offers doom to those who would accept the bargain.
Upon reaching 100 power, Vol'zith begins to drown all players with
[Grasp of the Sunken City]
.
Damage Dealers
:
Focus attacks to defeat the Forgotten Denizens when afflicted by
[Grasp of the Sunken City]
to return to the surface.
Move away from Vol'zith the Whisperer when it casts
[Yawning Gate]
to avoid being silenced. (Normal)
Damage Dealers
:
Focus attacks to defeat the Forgotten Denizens when afflicted by
[Grasp of the Sunken City]
to return to the surface.
Quickly destroy Manifestations of the Deep created by
[Call the Abyss]
to prevent them from empowering Vol'zith the Whisperer. (Heroic)
Healers
:
Beware that Sunken Denizens have heavy melee attacks due to
[Leviathan's Wake]
. Defeat one while afflicted with
[Grasp of the Sunken City]
to return to the surface.
Be careful to not let
[Whispers of Power]
stack too high, dispelling when necessary.
Tanks
:
Beware that Sunken Denizens have heavy melee attacks due to
[Leviathan's Wake]
. Defeat one while afflicted with
[Grasp of the Sunken City]
to return to the surface.
Move away from Vol'zith the Whisperer when it casts
[Yawning Gate]
to avoid being silenced. (Normal)
Tanks
:
Beware that Sunken Denizens have heavy melee attacks due to
[Leviathan's Wake]
. Defeat one while afflicted with
[Grasp of the Sunken City]
to return to the surface.
Keep Vol'zith the Whisperer away from Manifestations of the Deep created by
[Call the Abyss]
to prevent
[Abyssal Eruption]
's power gain. (Heroic)
Whispers of Power
:
Whispers a promise of power to a target, increasing their damage and healing done by 20%. The darkness strains the body, causing the target to be unable to be healed above 90%. This effect increases over time.
Yawning Gate
:
Rips open a gate to the void, inflicting 3500 Shadow damage every 1 sec and silencing all players caught within.
Call the Abyss
:
Calls the darkness from the abyss, creating a Manifestation of the Deep every 1 sec for 5 sec. (Heroic)
Manifestation of the Deep
:
Manifestations crawl towards Vol'zith, attempting to power it with deep energy.
Abyssal Eruption
:
Explodes upon death, inflicting 4387 to 4613 Shadow damage to all players. This effect grants Vol'zith the Whisperer energy if the manifestation reaches it.
Tentacle Slam
:
A shadowy tentacle rises from the deep, slamming the ground and inflicting 18037 to 18963 Shadow damage to targets struck.
Grasp of the Sunken City
:
Upon reaching full energy, Vol'zith the Whisperer pulls all players into a sunken realm, sealing them away and drowning them until they defeat the shadowy denizens within and rescue their allies.
Forgotten Denizen
Consume Essence
:
The Forgotten Denizen tears a fragment from the minds of all players, inflicting 7800 to 8200 Shadow damage to them and restoring health to the caster.
Sunken Denizen
Leviathan's Wake
:
The Sunken Denizen moves slowly and swings mighty attacks.
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