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{{distinguish|Barnes (Cycle of Hatred)}}
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{{Distinguish|Barnes (Cycle of Hatred)}}
{{npcbox
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{{Npcbox
 
| name = Barnes
 
| name = Barnes
 
| image = Barnes art.jpg
 
| image = Barnes art.jpg
| title = The Stage Manager
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| titles = The Stage Manager<br>The Concertmaster
| type = Elite
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| faction = Neutral
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| races = [[Human]] [[ghost]]
| level = 70
 
| city = Karazhan
 
| race = Ghost
 
 
| creature = Undead
 
| creature = Undead
|aggro ={{aggro|1|1}}
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| aggro = {{Aggro|1|1}}
 
| sex = Male
 
| sex = Male
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| status = Active
| location = [[Karazhan (raid)|Karazhan]]
 
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| location = [[#Locations|Various]]
 
}}
 
}}
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[[File:Barnes.jpg|thumb|Barnes in-game.]]
 
'''Barnes''' is the spectral Stage Manager who announces the night's presentation during the Opera Event in [[Karazhan (raid)|Karazhan]]. One of three boss presentations will appear, each based on famous stories or tales.
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'''Barnes''' is the spectral stage manager who announces the night's presentation during the Opera Event in [[Karazhan (raid)|Karazhan]] and its [[Return to Karazhan|reprise]]. One of three boss presentations in both instances will appear, each based on famous stories or tales.
   
 
Barnes was apparently responsible for all the productions performed, and had financial backers supporting him.
 
Barnes was apparently responsible for all the productions performed, and had financial backers supporting him.
   
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One time, Barnes was confronted by the [[Knights of the Ebon Blade]] in order to gain the saddle of [[Midnight]].<ref>[[Fallen Steeds: Saddle of the Huntsman]]</ref> While he was killed, he eventually returned like most of the spirits at Karazhan who perish.
See [[Karazhan NPCs]].
 
   
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==Locations==
== [[Moroes]] not Killed ==
 
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{{Npchealth|align=
About time the guild sent some new blood our way! Too bad you came all this way for nothing. We're not allowed to put on a show for out guests, can you believe it? Moroes has forbidden us from starting a new show, and my backers are going nuts! Something needs to be done about Moroes.
 
 
| location1 = [[Karazhan (raid)|Karazhan]]
 
| level1 = 70
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| health1 = 3,009
 
| loc2 = Return to Karazhan
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| level2 = 110
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| health2 = 1,039,267
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}}
   
==Events==
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==Quotes==
 
[[File:Barnes.jpg|thumb|Barnes in-game.]]
 
===[[Moroes]] not killed===
 
About time the guild sent some new blood our way! Too bad you came all this way for nothing. We're not allowed to put on a show for our guests, can you believe it? Moroes has forbidden us from starting a new show, and my backers are going nuts! Something needs to be done about Moroes.
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===Events===
 
:Finally, everything is in place. Are you ready for your big stage debut?
 
:Finally, everything is in place. Are you ready for your big stage debut?
 
{{gossip|''I'm not an actor.''}}
 
{{gossip|''I'm not an actor.''}}
 
:Don't worry, you'll be fine. You look like a natural!
 
:Don't worry, you'll be fine. You look like a natural!
 
{{gossip|''Ok, I'll give it a try, then.''}}
 
{{gossip|''Ok, I'll give it a try, then.''}}
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: ''The stage door creaks open.''
 
:{{text|say|Splendid. I'm going to get the audience ready. Break a leg!}}
 
:{{text|say|Splendid. I'm going to get the audience ready. Break a leg!}}
 
   
 
'''Red Riding Hood''' — Starring the hungry [[Big Bad Wolf]] himself.
 
'''Red Riding Hood''' — Starring the hungry [[Big Bad Wolf]] himself.
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{{Bc-section}}
 
:{{text|yell|Good evening ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this evening's presentation!}}
 
:{{text|yell|Good evening ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this evening's presentation!}}
 
:{{text|yell|Tonight, things are not what they seem... for tonight your eyes may not be trusted!}}
 
:{{text|yell|Tonight, things are not what they seem... for tonight your eyes may not be trusted!}}
 
:{{text|yell|Take for instance this quiet elderly woman waiting for a visit from her granddaughter... surely there is nothing to fear from this sweet, gray-haired old lady!}}
 
:{{text|yell|Take for instance this quiet elderly woman waiting for a visit from her granddaughter... surely there is nothing to fear from this sweet, gray-haired old lady!}}
 
:{{text|yell|But don't let me pull the wool over your eyes! See for yourself what lies beneath those covers! And now... on with the show!}}
 
:{{text|yell|But don't let me pull the wool over your eyes! See for yourself what lies beneath those covers! And now... on with the show!}}
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'''[[Romulo and Julianne]]''' — A tale of forbidden love...
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{{Bc-section}}
 
:{{text|yell|Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to this evening's presentation!}}
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:{{text|yell|Tonight... we explore a tale of forbidden love!}}
 
:{{text|yell|But beware, for not all love stories end happily, as you may find out. Sometimes, love pricks like a thorn!}}
 
:{{text|yell|But don't take it from me; see for yourself what tragedy lies ahead when the paths of star crossed lovers meet! And now... on with the show!}}
   
 
'''[[Wizard of Oz]]''' — Starring [[Dorothee]] and her dog [[Tito]], [[Tinhead]], [[Strawman]], the lion [[Roar]], and [[the Crone]] that tries to stop them on their way home!
 
'''[[Wizard of Oz]]''' — Starring [[Dorothee]] and her dog [[Tito]], [[Tinhead]], [[Strawman]], the lion [[Roar]], and [[the Crone]] that tries to stop them on their way home!
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{{Bc-section}}
 
:{{text|yell|Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to this evening's presentation!}}
 
:{{text|yell|Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to this evening's presentation!}}
 
:{{text|yell|Tonight we plumb the depths of the human soul as we join a lost, lonely girl trying desperately--with the help of her loyal companions--to find her way home!}}
 
:{{text|yell|Tonight we plumb the depths of the human soul as we join a lost, lonely girl trying desperately--with the help of her loyal companions--to find her way home!}}
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:{{text|yell|Will she survive? Will she prevail? Only time will tell. And now... on with the show!}}
 
:{{text|yell|Will she survive? Will she prevail? Only time will tell. And now... on with the show!}}
   
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'''[[Opera Hall: Wikket]]''' — Are villains born evil, or do they fall into wickedness due to the influence of others? Perhaps considering this quandary from the [[hozen]] point of view will offer enlightenment...
'''[[Romulo and Julianne]]''' — A tale of forbidden love...
 
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{{Legion-section}}
:{{text|yell|Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to this evening's presentation!}}
 
:{{text|yell|Tonight... we explore a tale of forbidden love!}}
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:{{text|yell|Barnes|Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our--OOF!}}
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:{{text|yell|[[The Monkey King]]|Shut your jabber, drama man! The Monkey King got another plan!}}
:{{text|yell|But beware, for not all love stories end happily, as you may find out. Sometimes, love pricks like a thorn!}}
 
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:{{text|yell|The Monkey King|Tonight we got a horkin' show, an ookin' tale you think you know.}}
:{{text|yell|But don't take it from me; see for yourself what tragedy lies ahead when the paths of star crossed lovers meet! And now... on with the show!}}
 
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:{{text|yell|The Monkey King|That [[The Crone|evil Crone]]? She's not the worst. Another witch was nasty first.}}
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:{{text|yell|The Monkey King|Mean dooker locked up all us hozen! Another path she should have chosen.}}
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:{{text|yell|The Monkey King|So sit and slerp, relax a jibbet! Enjoy the show that we call... Wikket!}}
   
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'''[[Opera Hall: Westfall Story]]''' — Amidst the carnage of rival gangs battling for the turf of [[Westfall]], two lovers from very different worlds fight for happiness. It is said that love is blind... but does it also need a translator?
=== Event completed ===
 
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{{Legion-section}}
Splendid! Marvelous! An excellent performance!
 
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:{{text|yell|Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this evening's feature presentation!}}
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:{{text|yell|Tonight... we meet two lovers born on opposite sides of Sentinel Hill.}}
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:{{text|yell|Divided by generations of enmity, they are brought together by passion for dance... and violence!}}
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:{{text|yell|As the song of their love rumbles across the fields, will it end in triumph... or tragedy? And now... on with the show!}}
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'''[[Opera Hall: Beautiful Beast]]''' — Cursed to take the form of a beastly monster, Brute must find true love before he loses his life to the dark magic that transformed him. Will he learn proper table manners in time to win the heart of the fair Bella?
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{{Legion-section}}
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:{{text|yell|Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. We proudly welcome you to this evening's feature presentation!}}
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:{{text|yell|Tonight... a tale of romance and rage, one which will prove once and for all if beauty is more than skin deep.}}
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:{{text|yell|Can the fair Bella learn to love the surly Brute? Or will a ghastly curse claim the lives of the prince and his servants?}}
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:{{text|yell|See for yourself whether the rose of passion blooms beneath a beastly veneer! And now... on with the show!}}
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===Event completed===
 
Splendid! Marvelous! An excellent performance!
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==Trivia==
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[[File:Barnes HS.jpg|thumb|Barnes in ''[[Hearthstone (game)|Hearthstone]]''.]]
 
*Barnes is voiced by [[Carlos Larkin]].
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*Barnes conducts the player through the Opera wing in the [http://hearthstone.gamepedia.com/One_Night_in_Karazhan One Night in Karazhan] adventure in ''[[Hearthstone (game)|Hearthstone]]''. Defeating that wing awards him as [http://hearthstone.gamepedia.com/Barnes a legendary card].
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**His flavor text reads "''He used to play every part, until [[Moroes]] confiscated his [[Orb of Deception]].''"
   
 
==Relatives==
 
==Relatives==
 
{{Relatives}}
 
{{Relatives}}
 
He may be related to [[Johan Barnes]].
 
He may be related to [[Johan Barnes]].
 
==Trivia==
 
He is voiced by [[Carlos Larkin]].
 
   
 
==Patch changes==
 
==Patch changes==
*{{Patch 6.0.2|note=Updated to a [[Player character revamp|revamped]] human model.}}
 
 
*{{Patch 2.2.0|note=Added.}}
 
*{{Patch 2.2.0|note=Added.}}
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
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==See also==
 
*[[Karazhan NPCs]]
   
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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{{Elinks-NPCsearch}}
   
 
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[[Category:Human ghosts]]
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[[Category:Performers]]
 
[[Category:Unique voices]]
 
[[Category:Unique voices]]
[[Category:Karazhan (raid) NPCs]]
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[[Category:Karazhan NPCs]]
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[[Category:Return to Karazhan NPCs]]
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[[Category:Hearthstone legendary cards]]

Revision as of 11:36, 5 August 2020

Not to be confused with Barnes (Cycle of Hatred).
NeutralBarnes
Image of Barnes
Title The Stage Manager
The Concertmaster
Race(s) Human ghost (Undead)
Reaction Alliance Horde
Location Various
Status Active

Barnes is the spectral stage manager who announces the night's presentation during the Opera Event in Karazhan and its reprise. One of three boss presentations in both instances will appear, each based on famous stories or tales.

Barnes was apparently responsible for all the productions performed, and had financial backers supporting him.

One time, Barnes was confronted by the Knights of the Ebon Blade in order to gain the saddle of Midnight.[1] While he was killed, he eventually returned like most of the spirits at Karazhan who perish.

Locations

Notable appearances
Location Level range Health range
Karazhan 70 3,009
Return to Karazhan 110 1,039,267

Quotes

Barnes

Barnes in-game.

Moroes not killed

About time the guild sent some new blood our way! Too bad you came all this way for nothing. We're not allowed to put on a show for our guests, can you believe it? Moroes has forbidden us from starting a new show, and my backers are going nuts! Something needs to be done about Moroes.

Events

Finally, everything is in place. Are you ready for your big stage debut?

Gossip I'm not an actor.

Don't worry, you'll be fine. You look like a natural!

Gossip Ok, I'll give it a try, then.

The stage door creaks open.
Splendid. I'm going to get the audience ready. Break a leg!

Red Riding Hood — Starring the hungry Big Bad Wolf himself.

Bc icon This section concerns content related to The Burning Crusade.

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this evening's presentation!
Tonight, things are not what they seem... for tonight your eyes may not be trusted!
Take for instance this quiet elderly woman waiting for a visit from her granddaughter... surely there is nothing to fear from this sweet, gray-haired old lady!
But don't let me pull the wool over your eyes! See for yourself what lies beneath those covers! And now... on with the show!

Romulo and Julianne — A tale of forbidden love...

Bc icon This section concerns content related to The Burning Crusade.

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to this evening's presentation!
Tonight... we explore a tale of forbidden love!
But beware, for not all love stories end happily, as you may find out. Sometimes, love pricks like a thorn!
But don't take it from me; see for yourself what tragedy lies ahead when the paths of star crossed lovers meet! And now... on with the show!

Wizard of Oz — Starring Dorothee and her dog Tito, Tinhead, Strawman, the lion Roar, and the Crone that tries to stop them on their way home!

Bc icon This section concerns content related to The Burning Crusade.

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to this evening's presentation!
Tonight we plumb the depths of the human soul as we join a lost, lonely girl trying desperately--with the help of her loyal companions--to find her way home!
But she is pursued... by a wicked, malevolent crone!
Will she survive? Will she prevail? Only time will tell. And now... on with the show!

Opera Hall: Wikket — Are villains born evil, or do they fall into wickedness due to the influence of others? Perhaps considering this quandary from the hozen point of view will offer enlightenment...

Legion This section concerns content related to Legion.
Barnes yells: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our--OOF!
The Monkey King yells: Shut your jabber, drama man! The Monkey King got another plan!
The Monkey King yells: Tonight we got a horkin' show, an ookin' tale you think you know.
The Monkey King yells: That evil Crone? She's not the worst. Another witch was nasty first.
The Monkey King yells: Mean dooker locked up all us hozen! Another path she should have chosen.
The Monkey King yells: So sit and slerp, relax a jibbet! Enjoy the show that we call... Wikket!

Opera Hall: Westfall Story — Amidst the carnage of rival gangs battling for the turf of Westfall, two lovers from very different worlds fight for happiness. It is said that love is blind... but does it also need a translator?

Legion This section concerns content related to Legion.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this evening's feature presentation!
Tonight... we meet two lovers born on opposite sides of Sentinel Hill.
Divided by generations of enmity, they are brought together by passion for dance... and violence!
As the song of their love rumbles across the fields, will it end in triumph... or tragedy? And now... on with the show!

Opera Hall: Beautiful Beast — Cursed to take the form of a beastly monster, Brute must find true love before he loses his life to the dark magic that transformed him. Will he learn proper table manners in time to win the heart of the fair Bella?

Legion This section concerns content related to Legion.
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. We proudly welcome you to this evening's feature presentation!
Tonight... a tale of romance and rage, one which will prove once and for all if beauty is more than skin deep.
Can the fair Bella learn to love the surly Brute? Or will a ghastly curse claim the lives of the prince and his servants?
See for yourself whether the rose of passion blooms beneath a beastly veneer! And now... on with the show!

Event completed

Splendid! Marvelous! An excellent performance!

Trivia

Barnes HS

Barnes in Hearthstone.

Relatives

Questionmark-medium
This section includes speculation on characters that might be related, usually because they may share a last name. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

He may be related to Johan Barnes.

Patch changes

References

See also

External links