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Argent Tournament Spotlight: Grand Tournament Card Origins
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27.08.2015 um 17:45
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Many of you are probably playing the Grand Tournament this week in Hearthstone, so we're taking a closer look at the Argent Tournament which inspired all of the new cards. A few weeks ago, we covered the
Argent Tournament Rewards
, but this post primarily looks at the specific references to each card--the
Prüfung des Kreuzfahrers
raid, jousting, dailies, and more.
If you're not playing Hearthstone, this can be a fun nostalgia trip--or perhaps you'll learn something new if you've started playing after Wrath of the Lich King!
To learn more about the Grand Tournament, check out our
coverage on Hearthhead
. Also be sure to check out the new
Hearthstone Merchandise
on sale in the Blizzard Shop, and use WOWHEAD10 for a 10% discount.
Trial of the Grand Crusade
Prüfung des Kreuzfahrers
was the third major raid tier in Wrath of the Lich King. The raid took place in the center of the Coliseum, where players fought various opponents to prove their worth to their faction leaders such as watching on the sidelines. A announced each new challenge for your raid.
Each set of tier armor was named after a famous lore figure--browse the full list
here
. This raid was also unique in that armor from different difficulties looked the same--the only distinctions were between the Alliance and Horde.
Prüfung des Kreuzfahrers
also had a unique limited attempts mechanic. On hardmode, players were only allowed 50 attempts to complete the zone. Clearing with more attempts remaining awarded better loot.
Clearing Heroic 10-player mode with no wipes awarded
Ein Tribut an den Wahnsinn (10 Spieler)
and
Schnelles Ross der Allianz
/
Schneller Wolf der Horde
. If you completed this with low-level gear, you also received
Ein Tribut an den sicheren Wahnsinn
and title.
Participants in the realm-first clear of ToGC with 50 attempts remaining received
Erster Oberster Kreuzfahrer des Realms!
and the title. This is also the name of one of the new cards - .
A perfect run on 25-player mode with 0 deaths awarded
Ein Tribut an die Unsterblichkeit
and
Weißes Schlachtross des Kreuzfahrers
/
Schwarzes Schlachtross des Kreuzfahrers
.
The first encounter, Northrend Beasts, was a three-part encounter:
Gormok der Pfähler
,
Ätzschlund
&
Schreckensmaul
, and
Eisheuler
.
Gormok der Pfähler
's main ability was to throw
Schneeboldvasall
onto players which would interrupt spellcasting and spawn fire. 's effect refers to the encounter spiraling out of control with more snobolds up, and references his adds.
Ätzschlund
and
Schreckensmaul
are s players fight at the same time.
Ätzschlund
casts
Paralysierendes Sprühen
which entirely paralyzes players over time, and destroys minions that take damage.
Schreckensmaul
places
Brennende Galle
on players that deals AoE fire damage, and deals 1 damage to all other minions each turn.
Eisheuler
's signature abilities are
Massives Schmettern
followed
Trampeln
, in which he knocks everyone back and then charges at a random player. This was a frequent cause of failed Immortality attempts. In Hearthstone, has 10 attack and can only charge minions.
The second encounter starts when the cocky warlock
Wilfred Zischknall
summons a doomguard to impress the Alliance and Horde. 's effect is to make cards you draw from your Hero Power cost (0), imitating his ease at summoning. Unfortunately,
Wilfred Zischknall
summons
Lord Jaraxxus
who is too powerful for him, (and also a
Hearthstone card
). The new card refers to Jaraxxus crushing
Wilfred Zischknall
.
The third encounter was a gigantic group of enemy champions that would try to CC, use their PvP trinkets, and heal each other. Cards that fit these faction champions are , , , , , ,
Eydis Nachtbann
and
Fjola Lichtbann
had Dark and Light polarities. Players with one essence had to avoid the other color's orbs, or else they'd take damage! These polarities led to some raid members taking more damage than others, or dealing more damage. In Hearthstone, both of these cards have a special effect when targeted - deals damage, grants Divine Shield.
For the final encounter, players faced
Anub'arak
, falling to a secret underground chamber after the floor was shattered. This lurking threat is referenced in . One of the major challenges of the fight was dealing with the constant Nerbian adds that would spawn--which is basically 's Deathrattle.
Trial of the Crusade
Prüfung des Champions
was a short dungeon that awarded
Siegel des Champions
and epics. In this dungeon, players fought randomly-selected faction champions, a member of the Argent Crusade, and a surprise guest.
The Grand Champions resemble the faction-specific vendors that sell you mounts, pets, and armor in the tents outside.
Argentumbeichtpatin Blondlocke
has the
Erinnerung beschwören
ability, which summons a villain from past expansions. 's card effect summons a random legendary minion.
Eadric der Reine
has the
Hammer der Gerechtigkeit
and
Strahlen
abilities which make players feel pretty helpless. 's card effect sets the Attack of all enemy minions to 1.
Der Schwarze Ritter
, the final encounter, was a surprise guest and agent of the LIch King. Players fight him as a Forsaken, Skeleton, and Wraith. is a direct reference to the second stage of this encounter, and the flavor text pokes fun at how he's defeated.
Jousters and Aspirants
Jousting is the major activity at the Argent Tournament. Players champion each faction by demonstrating their success in jousting, and several dailies require players to joust as well. First, players train jousting (, ) via
Reitgrundlagen
and
Die Herausforderung des Streiters
to champion a faction. They then complete dailies for a faction and amass 25
Siegel des Recken
, which allows them to summon a defeat a difficult jousting champion in
The Valiant's Challenge
. Being a Champion unlocks Argent Crusade dailies and lets you repeat the process of gaining favor with another faction ().
Championing each available faction and hitting Exalted with them as well as the Argent Crusade awards
Ehrfurchtgebietender Argentumchampion der Allianz
/
Ehrfurchtgebietender Argentumchampion der Horde
and the title.
Jousting in WoW requires the player to equip a lance (), mount up onto a special horse (), and skillfully weaken and attack the enemy opponent (). There are several jousting achievements:
Gekippt!
,
Ritter Sport
,
Heldenmut beim Argentumturnier
.
Hearthstone has cards that represent the traditional WoW factions:
Argentumkreuzzug
, tournament organizers: , , , ,
Darnassus
, Night Elves:
Gadgetzan
, Goblins:
Gnomeregan
, Gnomes:
Kirin Tor
, faction of Dalaran and mages:
Orgrimmar
, Orcs:
Donnerfels
, Tauren: ,
Unterstadt
, Forsaken:
Since Hearthstone is whimsical and several years have passed since the Argent Tournament in WoW, additional factions and dignitaries have joined in on the fun:
Blutsegelbukaniere
, Pirates: ,
Zirkel des Cenarius
, Druids:
Das Konsortium
, Ethereals:
König Mukla
the gorilla (
Babyaffe
spawns near him):
Murlocs:
Ogres:
Shado-Pan
, Pandaren:
Die Kalu'ak
, fishing-themed faction: ,
Der Wyrmruhpakt
, Dragons:
Tournament Grounds
The Argent Tournament Grounds featured pavilions for the Alliance and Horde (Silver Covenent, Sunreaver), the Argent Tournament Pavilion, various rings for jousters, mounts, vendors, and other flavor NPCs.
Justiziarin Mariel Treuherz
runs the Argent Tournament, and is the first person you speak to when signing up for the Tournament. In Hearthstone, upgrades your Hero Power. You'll then sign up to champion a particular faction by talking to a .
In the center of the Argent Tournament lies the colisseum which houses the
Prüfung des Champions
dungeon and
Prüfung des Kreuzfahrers
raid. The act of organizing and starting a raid relates to and . Outside the tournament are captured bosses you'll fight inside, which are guarded by .
When you become a Champion for a faction, you unlock vendors who sell you faction-themed rewards. Several cards represent these prizes: for
Argentumschlachtross
, for
Elekk aus der Exodar
, and for
Argentumknappe
.
There are numerous
Refreshment Vendor
at the tournament, such as
Akrittok
and
Torngasak
who have elaborate food stands.
Stablemasters
are located outside the Silver Covenant and Sunreaver tents, next to faction-themed mounts you can use for jousting.
All around the Tournament are
Tournament Attendees
who are watching the jousting from stands. For entertainment, there's and .
In the corner of the Argent Crusade tent, Argent Confessor Paletress is delivering sermons to more players to her cause. She also offers confessions behind a screen, which are amusing to listen to if you follow them in.
Joseph Wilson
is a First Aid Trainer next to the Ring of Champions, with injured valiants lying on mats next to him. He fits the role of the .
Large events have unsavory sides like and . The is likely based on the Goblin souvenir vendor
Broxel Goldgriff
, who sells overpriced shirts for each faction like
Wams von Unterstadt
.
Argent Tournament Dailies
The main way to earn
Siegel des Champions
was by completing various
dailies at the Argent Tournament
. Some of these quests required you to be a champion of a particular faction, while others were open to all.
The
Siegel des Champions
currency is referenced in .
Drottinn Hrothgar
: This quest requires you to summon
Drottinn Hrothgar
with
Kriegshorn der Kvaldir
and kill him, otherwise known as the .
Nebelrufer Yngvar
: This quest requires you to kill in Hrothgar's Landing.
Das Schicksal der Gefallenen
: This quest required you to use
Lichtgesegnetes Relikt
on 6 that were about to be corrupted.
Bedrohung von oben
: This daily group quest required players to defeat .
Vor den Toren des Feindes
: This quest required you to kill members of the Scourge, such as , via jousting.
Kraken am Haken
: This quest requires you to throw 8
Flammende Speere
at . If you kill it with spears, you get the bonus quest
Krakenzahn
.
Eine Klinge, eines Champions würdig
: This quest requires you to /kiss frogs in Grizzly Hills until one turns into .
Northrend
The Argent Tournament is located in the center of Northrend. Several cards do not reference the tournament specifically, but instead cover popular areas from the continent.
Wyrmrest Temple is the main base for the
Der Wyrmruhpakt
, an alliance of Dragonflights. Here you can find , , and . In the icy plains surrounding the temple, players can find .
In western Borean Tundra, can be found by
Das Oculus
.
Kvaldir are found in Borean Tundra and Hrothgar's Landing for Argent Tournament dailies: , .
was the leader of the Kirin Tor in Wrath of the Lich King, and can be seen flying into Dalaran. Players were awarded
Roter Drachenfalke
or
Blauer Drachenfalke
when acquiring 100 mounts.
: The Knights of the Silver Hand was an order of Paladins that later was merged into the Argent Crusade. Numerous items reference this order, such as
Glorenzelg, die Hohe Klinge der Silbernen Hand
,
Großhelm der Silbernen Hand
, and
Beinplatten der Silbernen Hand
.
: This card is a reference to the Icecrown Citadel weapon
Spaltbeil des Frostriesen
as well as the
Frostriese von Niffelem
in the Storm Peaks.
Class Abilities
Some Hearthstone cards aren't elaborate references, they're just interpretations of class abilities.
Druid
: from
, from
Wucherwurzeln
, from
Mächtiger Hieb
, ,
Hunter
: from
Bärenfalle
, from
, from
, from traps
Mage
: from
Verwandlung
, from
Arkanschlag
, variant of
Eislanze
Priest
: from
Schattengeist
, from
Blitzheilung
, from
, from
,
Rogue
: from
Tödliches Gift
, from
Taschendiebstahl
Shaman
: from
, from
Welle der Heilung
, from
, ,
Warlock
: from
Zornwächter beschwören
, from
Verdammniswache beschwören
, from
, from
Leerwandler beschwören
, from
Schreckensross
, from
, from
Teufelsjäger beschwören
Warrior
: from
Rache
Other
: Best known for
Avianas Feder
, an item that allows players to temporarily fly in Draenor,
Aviana
is a resurrected demigod in Hyjal.
: Your garrison from Draenor has shown up!
:
Königsverteidiger
is a weapon from the Chess Event in
Karazhan
.
: During Hallow's End, the Wickerman Bonfire is lit outside Undercity or Stormwind. Players can purchase a mini-version of this,
Kleiner Weidenmann
.
: This character's artwork looks like
Hamburglar
from McDonalds.
Of course. there are a few cards that are just fun that don't fit into the greater lore--, , , .
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