Ahead of the Game

Ahead of the Game
Start	Havi
End	Yotnar
Level	10-45
Category	Stormheim
Experience	15,050
Rewards	15 40
Previous	[10-45] Havi's Test
Next	[10-45] A Trial of Valor,  [10-45] A Trial of Will,  [10-45] The Shattered Watcher

Ahead of the Game
Level: 10-45
Havi
Yotnar
XP: 15,050
Rewards:
15 40

Objectives

Collect the heads of the Gutspill, Rumblehoof, and Felskorn champions in Valley of the Sword.

•  [Gutspill's Head]
•  [Rumblehoof's Head]
• Tideskorn Champion's Head(cannot be completed)

Description

The watcher Yotnar keeps the vault, and he is a fickle one. Challengers come from far and wide seeking the trials, but the watcher chooses not to see.

If you wish to catch his eye, show him you are worth being seen.

Some of these challengers await in camps throughout the Valley of the sword. Bring their heads to Yotnar, so that he may see them, and you.

Rewards

You will receive:

• 15 40 (at level 100)
• 15,050 XP (at level 100)

Progress

An ironic gift you bring me, challenger.

Completion

It is a shame to see the first worthy challenger for the Aegis treating the trials with such disrespect. Such hubris cannot win the Aegis, for the gods will surely strike him down for his arrogance.

You, however, seem different. You have shown that you are a worthy challenger.

I will allow you to begin the trials.

Notes

Killing the Gutspill Champion

Slash Gutspill says: Not... possible...

Killing the Rumblehoof Champion

Gro Rumblehoof says: You challenge me? I'll crush you like a bug!

Gro Rumblehoof says: I will kill... you... ack!

The Champion of the Felskorn is absent from his camp. On approach:

Havi says: The vrykul champion is nowhere to be found. Oh well, the heads of the other champions will have to suffice.

Upon approaching the Vault, God-King Skovald—the missing Felskorn Champion—emerges, holding Yotnar's head.

God-King Skovald says: Your ancient rites and rituals mean nothing to me, Yotnar!

God-King Skovald says: I will conquer your trials and take the Aegis for my own!

God-King Skovald says: Cower here in your cave, while it still stands

Skovald throws Yotnar's head on the ground, then escapes through a demonic portal.

Yotnar says: The gods will not tolerate your actions, vrykul! You will answer for your heresy!

If the player is a warrior with the Warswords of the Valarjar equipped, Yolnar will say this as the player approaches:

Yolnar says: Those swords, I'd recognize Odyn's work anywhere. Aid me, warrior!

Progression

1.  [10-45] The Ancient Trials
2.  [10-45] Havi's Test
3.  [10-45] Ahead of the Game
   • Side quest:  [10-45] Blood and Gold
4. Complete all of:
   •  [10-45] A Trial of Valor
   •  [10-45] A Trial of Will
   •  [10-45] The Shattered Watcher
5.  [10-45] A Trial of Might
6.  [10-45] The Blessing of the Watchers

Patch changes

• Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19): Added.
  

External links

• Wowhead
• WoWDB