Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom

Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom
AK, OK, Kahet, Old Kingdom
Location	Azjol-Nerub (entrance in Pit of Narjun, Dragonblight)
Race(s)	Scourge; Nerubian; Faceless ones
End boss	Herald Volazj
Instance info
Type	Dungeon
Advised level	61 - 80
Player limit	5
Bosses
Elder Nadox; Prince Taldaram; Jedoga Shadowseeker; Amanitar (heroic); Herald Volazj	(lore); (lore); (lore); (lore); (lore)
	Loot

Azjol-Nerub
Azjol-Nerub (5)
Krik'thir the Gatewatcher Hadronox Anub'arak
Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom (5)
Elder Nadox Prince Taldaram Jedoga Shadowseeker Amanitar (heroic) Herald Volazj

Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom (also referred to simply as Ahn'kahet, the Inner Kingdom,^[1] or just The Old Kingdom) is an instance which entrance can be found in the Pit of Narjun in the Dragonblight at the end of a grand hall; from Kilix the Unraveler, go left and head downward. The huge underground city serves as home to remnants of the once magnificent Nerubian Empire.

Ahn'kahet is one of the sections of Azjol-Nerub, the other being the Upper Kingdom. The city is controlled by Scourge nerubians and Yogg-Saron's faceless ones, with a presence of the Twilight's Hammer.

History[]

The Frozen Throne[]

Into the Shadow Web Caverns - Inner Kingdom entrance — The gate leading to the Old Kingdom.

This section concerns content related to Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos or its expansion The Frozen Throne.

The Old Kingdom (also called Inner Kingdom on the map) was a section of Azjol-Nerub located behind the Old Kingdom Door found in the Shadow Web Caverns. Anub'arak confirms that the Old Kingdom begins behind the gate, but where it ends is up for debate, though the Upper Kingdom begins after it.

Arthas Menethil and Anub'arak crossed it to reach the Upper Kingdom and ultimately Icecrown Glacier. On their way across the Old Kingdom, they fought still-living nerubians, who considered Anub'arak a traitor for serving the Scourge, rescued a group of imprisoned undead nerubians, destroyed some nerubian eggs and killed one of their queens. They also faced some faceless ones and a terrifying forgotten one before escaping to the Upper Kingdom.^[1]

Wrath of the Lich King[]

This section concerns content related to Wrath of the Lich King.

In the Upper Kingdom, undead nerubians patrol the ruins of their homeland, guarding clutches of eggs that will one day bring forth a new generation of Scourge warriors. Meanwhile, in the depths of the Old Kingdom, Ahn'kahet, another enemy stirs: the faceless ones. Little is known of these horrifying creatures, but rumor has it that they answer to an evil power lurking beneath Northrend. Destroying the undead nerubians and their tainted eggs will deal a great blow to the Lich King, but eliminating the mysterious faceless ones is also crucial to reclaiming the fallen empire.^[2]

Dungeon Journal[]

Azjol-Nerub was an empire of great strength when the Lich King arrived in Northrend. Despite ferocious resistance, however, Scourge forces managed to overtake the subterranean kingdom and slaughter its inhabitants, the nerubians. Scarred by years of war and abandonment, this vast domain is now occupied on two fronts.

Geography[]

Maps and subregions[]

Map of Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom.

Dungeon denizens[]

Encounter[]

Bosses	Monsters	NPC
Hall of the Conquered Kings Elder Nadox (Optional) Ahn'kahar Guardian	Ahn'kahar Slasher Ahn'kahar Spell Flinger Ahn'kahar Swarmer Ahn'kahar Watcher Ahn'kahar Web Winder Deep Crawler Plague Walker	Seer Ixit Azjol-anak Warrior Nerubian Flyer
Befouled Terrace Prince Taldaram	Bonegrinder Eye of Taldaram Frostbringer Plundering Geist
Desecrated Altar Jedoga Shadowseeker (Optional)	Bound Air Elemental Bound Fire Elemental Bound Water Elemental Twilight Apostle Twilight Darkcaster Twilight Initiate Twilight Volunteer Twilight Worshipper
Fallen Temple of Ahn'kahet Herald Volazj Twisted Visage	Forgotten One	Seer Ixit Azjol-anak Warrior Azjol-anak Sorcerer
Shimmering Bog Amanitar (Heroic Only)	Savage Cave Beast Healthy Mushroom Poisonous Mushroom

Quests[]

Achievements[]

Loot[]

Main article: Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom loot

Reputation[]

On heroic, it awards approximately 2300 reputation.

In the RPG[]

This section contains information from the Warcraft RPG which is considered non-canon.

The Old Kingdom is one of the two sections of Azjol-Nerub, the other being the Upper Kingdom. This area is deep below the surface and is the original location of the Nerubian empire. The nerubians preferred to stay well below surface level. This area has not been well maintained because the Scourge never descended this far. By the same token, that means they have not looted as much here, and it is also easier to avoid them by staying to these lower levels. Most of the nerubian rebels live down here.^[3]

Gallery[]

The Inner Kingdom in Warcraft III.
Living nerubian resistance fighters holding crypt fiends prisoners.
A throne room.
Old Gods infestation.
Artwork from the loading screen
Old map of the Ahn'kahet instance.

Videos[]

Patch changes[]

Patch 9.1.5 (2021-11-02): Timewalking difficulty removed.
Patch 7.3.5 (2018-01-16): Level scaling implemented, previous instance level: 73 - 75.
Patch 6.2.0 (2015-06-23): New Timewalking difficulty added.
Patch 4.3.0 (2011-11-29): New quests added.
Patch 3.3.2 (2010-02-01):
- Elder Nadox now only gets one Ahn'kahar Guardian during the encounter.
- Jedoga Shadowseeker now only ascends once during the encounter.
- Several enemies between the Befouled Terrace and The Desecrated Altar have been removed or had their pathing altered.
Patch 3.0.3 (2008-11-04): Added.

References[]

External links[]

World of Strats 5-man instance guide

[TFOWC3-1] The Forgotten Ones (WC3 Undead)

[2] Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom

[3] Lands of Mystery, pg. 90

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