Rite of Strength (Classic)

For the current version, see  [1-10] Rite of Strength.

Rite of Strength
Start	Seer Graytongue
End	Chief Hawkwind
Level	4 (Requires 2)
Category	Red Cloud Mesa
Experience	450
Reputation	+350 Thunder Bluff
Rewards	[Rock Mace],  [Stone Tomahawk],  [Whittling Knife],  [Elder's Cane], or  [Brave's Axe]
Previous	[3] Rites of the Earthmother
Next	[5] Rites of the Earthmother

Rite of Strength
Level: 4 (Requires 2)
Seer Graytongue
Chief Hawkwind
XP: 450
Rep: +350 Thunder Bluff
Rewards:
 [Rock Mace],
 [Stone Tomahawk],
 [Whittling Knife],
 [Elder's Cane],
or  [Brave's Axe]

Objectives

Kill Bristlebacks in Brambleblade Ravine and bring 12 Bristleback Belts to Chief Hawkwind in Camp Narache.

•  [Bristleback Belt] (12)

Description

The Rites of the Earthmother are the steps a young tauren needs to take to gain respect in Thunder Bluff.

First you must pass the Rite of Strength. In this test you must prove your bravery by slaying enemies of the tribe.

Bristlebacks of Brambleblade Ravine to the east are encroaching on our tribal lands. They ambush our hunting parties and steal from the village by dark.

Show your valor by slaying these villains and return to the Chief in Camp Narache with their belts as proof of your deeds.

Rewards

You will be able to choose one of these rewards:

	[Rock Mace]			[Stone Tomahawk]
	[Whittling Knife]			[Elder's Cane]
	[Brave's Axe]

You will also receive:

• 450 XP (or 2 70 at max level)
• +350 reputation with Thunder Bluff

Progress

Have you completed the Rite of Strength, <name>? I require proof of your valor against the enemy of our tribe, the Bristlebacks.

Completion

You have passed the first test of the Rites of the Earthmother. The tribe will be proud.

Progression

1.  [2] A Humble Task
2.  [3] A Humble Task
3.  [3] Rites of the Earthmother
4.  [4] Rite of Strength
5.  [5] Rites of the Earthmother
6.  [6] Rite of Vision
7.  [7] Rite of Vision
8.  [7] Rite of Vision
9.  [10] Rite of Wisdom
10.  [10] Journey into Thunder Bluff
11.  [14] Rites of the Earthmother

Patch changes

• Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Removed.
  
• Patch 1.7.0 (2005-09-13): The level 5 quests had the ranged weapon removed from their reward options. This was done to make sure hunters upgrade their melee damage in the levels before obtaining a pet.

  In this quest's case, the  [Light Hunting Rifle] was removed.
  

External links

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