The Shadowy Figure Returns in Season of Discovery Phase 3 - What is She Planning?

Classic Posted 2024/04/12 at 3:00 PM by DiscordianKitty

Warning: Questline Spoilers for Phase 3's Epic Crafting Quest AheadThe Shadowy Figure Returnsthe questline for powerful crafted gearWell hello <name>! I was just standing here taking in the scenery and I just couldn't help but overhear your predicament. Fortuitously, I think I can provide just what you need to help you with your little "evil devouring nightmare monster" problem.
Isn't it encouraging to have someone like me around that tends to have just what you need, just when you need it?A Troubling ExchangeZiri "The Wrench" Littlesprocketthe Shadowy Figure turned up in beforeVoid-related materials we neededPristine G-7 C.O.R.E. ProcessorYou likely know of the gnomish mechanic, Ziri Littlesprocket? Well, she's quite the genius, and was kind enough to lend me her talents to help me create something that I think you'll find incredibly useful in your current predicament...
A set of void-powered vambraces, constructed utilizing a particularly impressive piece of gnomish technology that "someone" was kind enough to find and repair for her.
"Someone" recovered, eh? Let me guess, these special bracers utilize a Pristine G-7 C.O.R.E. Processor Unit?
How astute! l'm glad you are able to keep up. At any rate, Ziri was feeling inexplicably inspired when she created this item and it has some truly astonishing properties. Not the least of which being able to impart a portion of my willpower upon the bearer, and shield them from, let's say, external mental interference. Such as, for example, an aura of all-encompassing dread.A Troubling ExchangeWait, what? Did you hit your head? Why would I ask you to bring one of these things to help fix that bucket of bolts? All that the Salvagematic needed was a few cartridge fuses, some mithril struts, and bits of enchanting essence.
If I were to put a full-power G-7 Unit into that thing... well I don't know what would happen. Nothing good, that's for sure. Explosions, fire, interdimensional monsters. A real horror show most likely.quest where we originally brought "Ziri" the G-7 coreOne Salvagematic 9000 ready to rock, as promised. If you happen to get anything good out of there, come see me. I might be able to teach you a thing or two, for a price of course!
<Ziri grins widely and shoves something into her back pocket>The Shadowy Figure's WillpowerVoid-Powered VambracesUnfortunately, I recently lent the vambraces to someone who has proven to be, regrettably, quite the disappointment. You see, you aren't the only adventurer with whom I've treated with. There was another adventurer of some apparent renown whom I recently recruited and equipped with this item, in hopes that he would venture into the dream and dispose of this nightmare beast for the good of Azeroth. It seems, however, that he's in dereliction of his duty. He's also dropped from my sight, so if I had to guess, I'd bet on him lying dead in a ditch somewhere.
Very well, what must I do?
Unfortunately, that is going to be the tricky part. Since he is no longer wearing the bracers, I've completely lost track of him.When I found the vile creature, a truly epic battle was met. We must have fought for hours until at last I sent the beast into full retreat. no doubt run to succumb to its wounds. I was barely able to make it back to town myself before I collapsed in exhaustion.Just One More Thing...Mantle of NightmaresOh, and one more thing... the beast is in possession of a specific item that is of great interest to me. Bring me whatever you find on its corpse and you'll be well rewarded.whyYou see, all I wanted is a little teeny fragment of a dream hiding within this mantle, but the husk is a treasure all on its own, and that part is yours. I think you'll find that it has certain unique properties, and if you have the proper skills for it, speak with me again and I'm sure I can help you figure out just the right way to use it.So... What's Going On?When we first met herShard of the Void<Time seems to momentarily slow and you are treated to the not-entirely-pleasant sensation of a memory that is not your own being forcibly injected directly into your mind. Before you can even fully register what is happening. it's over>
Excellent! I've just left my... mark on you.the second meeting in Phase TwoMote of DarknessCharged VoidcorePristine G-7 C.O.R.E. ProcessorThe benefits of altruism are not lost on me, and I very much enjoy cultivating mutually beneficial relationships. Who knows... there may come a time when you are in a position to help me and may find yourself feeling similarly altruistic.Void-Powered VambracesDreadlord's RegaliaWhat's Her Plan?"am I a Dreadlord?"

Comment by julevpIt's Malganis again, for sure.Comment by SinRJainaComment by Stoneheart98Spicy! I love these secrets machinations! Can't wait to see how it ends. I've seen people say she might go and drain the essence of C'Thun. Too many similarities with Xal'atath and it's hard to believe it's not her.Comment by MalrunedSoD is basically the canonical version of Vanilla at this point, Blizzard is doing everything right that they did wrong with Jailer and actually setting Xal'atath up properly as the puppet master whose been working behind the scenes these last 20 years.
Pure kino.Comment by Rainy89Vanessa Vanceef most likelyComment by engalXal is supposed to be trapped within the blade in this period, so it'll be strange if it was her.

There are two powerful voidy chick running atm

1- Xal ( who is trapped in the blade in this period )
2- Azshara.
3- could also be a dreadlord...Comment by PeesneezeSoD is basically the canonical version of Vanilla at this point, Blizzard is doing everything right that they did wrong with Jailer and actually setting Xal'atath up properly as the puppet master whose been working behind the scenes these last 20 years.
Pure kino.Comment by Gorgonzolaxi just right click on her to get bis. she can be goblin female or worgen nonbinary or even naga man. i dont really careComment by ItsBrouI personally think shadowy figure in SoD is the result of our time adventure in DF allowing N'Zoth to access our memories. Since we took back knowledge of his imprisonment and defeat to the Black Empire, he's adjusting his strategy in key parts of the past in a way that people would barely notice.Comment by ZazulFor anyone saying that it's NOT Xal because she's trapped in the blade:

She can time travel. The shadowy figure IS Xal from AFTER she was released. She went back in time to get Galakrond's essence, and now she's gone back in time to gather all of the other essences she's looking for.

So, in this timeline there are 2. One in the dagger, and the one we are encountering.