Ulduar's Oath

Objectives
Ask Hymdall to sound the Gjallarhorn and request Thorim's assistance.


 * Listen to Thorim's Response
 * Speak to Aerilya [sic] to go to Ulduar
 * The Defense of Ulduar

Description
I was once leader of all of the titanforged keepers of Azeroth. We were charged by the Titans themselves to protect the world.

Once I gave up on the post of Prime Designate, I gave up any measure of influence over the other keepers. Not even my own son, Thorim, is bound to heed my commands.

The Gjallarhorn comes from a time before our falling out, however. A time of an ancient oath of honor.

Let us invoke that oath -- I am certain Thorim will answer the call.

Rewards
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Progress
What news do you bring from Ulduar?

Completion
I thank you,. That Hodir is gone is unfortunate, but things could have gone much worse and thanks to you Ulduar did not fall to the Legion today.

Gains

 * 20,560 XP

Stage 1: Demons, Demons Everywhere...

 * Fight your way to the Observation Ring

You, Ragnvald Drakeborn, and Finna Bjornsdottir will start off the scenario in The Antechamber.


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Kill the Felguard Marauders that are attacking a Dark Rune Sentinel and Iron Mender. They will assist as you make your way further in.


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After killing the pack of imps, the sentinel will leave you while the mender stays with you.


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 * The iron dwarf heads to the entryway to the Shattered Walkway and begins to fight a Hateful Doombringer.
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 * The demon strikes the iron dwarf with a fel bolt, killing it.

Either interrupt or move out of the Hateful Doombringer's rain of fire. The demon is simple enough to defeat, but the first real fight lays just ahead.


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If you are not a protection warrior, watch your aggro. Lieutenant Gom'tok attacks hurt, especially his Felsoul Cleave ability. Hit the demon a couple times then stand back to let the NPCs do the work for you. (Note: Do not stand at range or Gom'tok will sometimes use Demonic Leap on you. Avoid this by staying in melee, behind Gom'tok.)

Stage 2: Small But Mighty

 * Follow Dvalen Ironrune


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Follow Dvalen as he heads down from The Shattered Walkway to The Observation Ring. Be ready for two packs of Felblaze Imps, a group of Felguard Marauders, and two elite Hateful Doombringers.


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 * Dvalen proceeds to Heroic Leap over the fel flames and runs to help a Champion of Hodir.

Use your own Heroic Leap to bypass the barrier and assist against the demons.


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Continue further into The Halls of Winter and use Heroic Leap over the second fel flames after fighting packs Blazing Ravagers. Assist Dvalen in aiding another Iron Mender.


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 * Dvalen quickly runs ahead to engage the next group of demons.
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Finish off the last pack and continue on to the large door.


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Stage 3: A Feat of Strength

 * Use your strength to force Hodir's door to open

The chain is in the right-side corner before the door. Grab it and follow Dvalen's example.


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Stage 4: Hodir, Hodir, Hodir!

 * Kill the demons attacking Hodir and talk to him (4)


 * The door is opened! In the room is Hodir, wrapped in fel beams, fighting off Felwarden Elreth and several Blazing Ravagers.

Focus on slaying Felwarden Elreth. The hounds are periodically summoned but do not give credit.


 * With the Felwarden killed, the fel beams dissipate while three Felsoul Tormentors appear.
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Stage 5: The Clash of Thunder

 * Speak to Hodir and then follow him to the Clash of Thunder


 * I did not expect a mortal to fight so fiercely. I thank you.
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 * Hodir walks over to a wall of ice blocking the other entryway to the Observation Ring and smashes it.
 * Hodir walks over to a wall of ice blocking the other entryway to the Observation Ring and smashes it.

Follow Hodir. As expected, there are still more demons to take care of on the way.


 * You fight bravely.
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 * Hodir opens the door to Thorim's domain and forcibly makes way past the barrier formed by the lightning orbs. A fel structure has been built in the middle of the room, forming a large fel portal.
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Stage 6: A Feat of Battle

 * Take the tunnel to the north to reach Thorim

At this point Dvalen and Hodir break off to fight the flow of demons coming from the portal. Enter the main area and take the passageway on your left. For veterans, one needs not be reminded to be watchful.


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Fight the Felbite Broodlings and press on, while minding the spiders hanging from the ceiling. Use line of sight to draw the spiders to you for easy stunnage and AoE abilities. Take advantage of any breaks in combat to heal up if necessary, especially before reaching the first doorway.


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Quickly deal with the small spiderlings while letting Finna tank Morvaniss. Avoid the latter's Poison Nova. Once the brood queen is dead, the door will open up.

Stage 7: Rescue Thorim

 * Thorim Rescued

Make your way out of the passageway and use Heroic Leap once more to reach Thorim, who is busy fighting Lady Ran'zara. Attack Ran'zara once to get your champions to do your work again, while avoiding her Rain of Fire ability.


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 * As Lady Ran'zara reaches low health, she suddenly casts an Empowered Chaos Nova, stunning everyone near her.
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 * She teleports next to the portal.
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 * She leaves through the portal.
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 * Hodir chases the demon through the portal before it closes.
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Final Stage: Talk to Thorim

 * Speak with Thorim


 * Hodir has always been too impulsive for his own good.


 * His judgement was accurate about you, however. I did not think it possible for a mere mortal to be worthy of Odyn's blessing. You are an enigma,.


 * I will teleport you out of here when you are ready.