Violet Eye

The Violet Eye is a secret sect founded by the Kirin Tor of Dalaran to spy on the Guardian of Tirisfal, Medivh, in his tower of Karazhan. Though Medivh is believed to be dead, the Violet Eye remains in Karazhan, defending against the evil that appears to have taken hold in the absence of its master.

The Violet Eye was present before the release of the Burning Crusade, however they did not offer any quests.

Known members

 * Archmage Cedric, leader of the Violet Eye (outside Dalaran Crater)
 * Archmage Alturus, high ranking member (outside Karazhan)
 * Archmage Leryda, member (outside Karazhan)
 * Mage Darius, active member as a ghost (outside Karazhan)
 * Apprentice Tasserel, member (inside World's End Tavern, Shattrath City's Lower City)
 * Keanna (died within Karazhan)
 * Kamsis (spirit inside Karazhan)
 * Gradav (spirit inside Karazhan)
 * Wravien (spirit inside Karazhan)
 * Khadgar, strongly associated (member of Sons of Lothar but gives VE rep. in Terrace of Light, Shattrath City)
 * Koren, the blacksmith was under the pay of the Violet Eye but was not a member himself.
 * HS Violet Illusionist

Reputation
Reputation is also gained from the quest line for, as well as the quest line which takes place inside the instance.

Quests
There is a large and complex chain that has the player visit several dungeons of Outland in order for them to obtain the Master's Key, which allows for entrance to Karazhan and beyond.

10275 reputation total
 * Archmage Alturus (quest) (5 reputation)
 * Arcane Disturbances (250 reputation)
 * Restless Activity (250 reputation)
 * Contact from Dalaran (75 reputation)
 * Khadgar (quest) (75 reputation)
 * Entry Into Karazhan (250 reputation)
 * The Second and Third Fragments (350 reputation)
 * The Master's Touch (350 reputation)
 * Return to Khadgar (500 reputation, rewards )
 * The Violet Eye (quest) (75 reputation)
 * Assessing the Situation (250 reputation)
 * Keanna's Log (quest) (250 reputation)
 * A Demonic Presence (250 reputation)
 * The New Directive (3000 reputation)
 * Medivh's Journal (quest) (250 reputation, requires reputation to start)
 * In Good Hands (10 reputation)
 * Kamsis (quest) (10 reputation)
 * The Shade of Aran (250 reputation)
 * The Master's Terrace (250 reputation)
 * Digging Up the Past (250 reputation)
 * A Colleague's Aid (75 reputation)
 * Kalynna's Request (250 reputation)
 * Nightbane (quest) (3000 reputation)

Rings
At reputation, Archmage Leryda at the entrance to Karazhan will offer players a quest to receive a ring. The rings are progressively upgraded as the player gains higher reputation.

Each ring set is received as quest rewards. The quests all follow the same pattern, with the only distinction being the first quest's title.
 * Path of the Violet Assassin
 * Down the Violet Path (Assassin)
 * Distinguished Service (Assassin)
 * Eminence Among the Violet Eye (Assassin)
 * Path of the Violet Mage
 * Down the Violet Path (Mage)
 * Distinguished Service (Mage)
 * Eminence Among the Violet Eye (Mage)
 * Path of the Violet Protector
 * Down the Violet Path (Protector)
 * Distinguished Service (Protector)
 * Eminence Among the Violet Eye (Protector)
 * Path of the Violet Restorer
 * Down the Violet Path (Restorer)
 * Distinguished Service (Restorer)
 * Eminence Among the Violet Eye (Restorer)

Vendors
Darius is the traditional faction quartermaster.

Inside Karazhan, Koren the blacksmith offers a few recipes to players who are honored with the Violet Eye.

Speculation
It is unknown whether Medivh's apprentice Khadgar was a member of the Violet Eye, or whether he knew of their activities at the time (though he does seem to be aware of them now).