The Dark Riders (druid)

Objectives
Defeat the Dark Riders in the Karazhan Catacombs and claim the Scythe of Elune.


 * Defeat the Dark Riders
 * The Scythe of Elune claimed

Description
This sewer grate leads to the catacombs underneath Karazhan. I've never paid it much attention, but it seems to be where the Nightbane are being drawn to. To think, the Dark Riders may have been under our noses this entire time! Come, let us see where this leads.

Rewards
You will receive:

Completion
Today was a great blow against the Dark Riders, and a victory for the people of Duskwood.

They are in your debt, as am I.

Gains

 * 14,800 XP

Stage 1: The Downward Spiral

 * Karazhan Catacombs infiltrated


 * say

The skeletal Cursed Guardians will awaken from their resting places along the walls as you descend and attack you. About halfway down, Revil will say:
 * say

Once you reach the bottom of the stairs, two Dark Riders are guarding the entrance to the tunnel. Upon proceeding further inward, it becomes apparent that the way has been blocked by a field of "Grasping Spirits" summoned by Ariden, who is sitting on his steed on the other side.

Stage 2: Grasp of the Damned

 * Spirit Barrier crossed


 * say
 * yell
 * say
 * say

Use Solar Beam to interrupt Ariden's channeled spell.


 * yell

Stage 3: Removal Protocols

 * Defeated

The Conservator, a damaged arcane golem, emerges from a room to the west.


 * yell

Stage 4: Elune's Prize

 * Scythe of Elune found


 * say
 * say
 * say

The Scythe is resting, seemingly unguarded, in the room just ahead. Upon attempting to loot it, Ariden appears and knocks the player back.
 * yell
 * say
 * Ariden uses his magic to lift Revil off the ground and choke him.
 * yell
 * Ariden equips the Scythe of Elune.
 * yell
 * Ariden rides past the player deeper into the northern part of the catacombs.
 * say

Stage 5: The Rider's Prize

 * Ariden followed

Head to the northernmost part of the catacombs and defeat any Dark Riders and Cursed Guardians you encounter along the way.

Stage 6: Reaping the Riders

 * Ariden defeated

Upon approaching Ariden in the final chamber:
 * say
 * yell

During the fight, Ariden occasionally transforms into a worgen.
 * bossemote

Upon killing Ariden:
 * yell

Final Stage: The Scythe Reclaimed

 * Scythe of Elune

The Scythe is stuck in the floor next to Ariden's corpse. Upon looting it, Revil runs into the chamber.


 * say
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