Atiesh, the Befouled Greatstaff

Atiesh, the Befouled Greatstaff is the second step in the quest chain to create Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian. Players must kill both and  in order to complete this quest.

Objectives
Anachronos at the Caverns of Time in Tanaris wants the Staff Head of Atiesh and the Base of Atiesh.
 * Staff Head of Atiesh
 * Base of Atiesh

Description
You question why you are still alive. After all, you have in your possession an item of great evil. The answer is not clear,. I only do as I must.

Kel'Thuzad sits atop his throne in Naxxramas, plotting... He seeks that which you hold and holds that which you seek.

As for the base of the staff; the dwarf, Brann Bronzebeard, held it when he entered Ahn'Qiraj. He has left Ahn'Qiraj but the base of Atiesh remains.

Should you succeed in recovering the pieces, return them to me.

Rewards
You will receive:
 * 2,450 XP
 * +500 reputation with Brood of Nozdormu
 * +500 reputation with Argent Dawn

Progress
In its current form, the staff is far too dangerous to be in the hands of a mortal.

Completion
There is a being within... a being not of this world.

Progression

 * 1) Frame of Atiesh (quest)
 * 2) Atiesh, the Befouled Greatstaff
 * 3) Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian (quest)