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'''Shimmering Expanse''' is the second zone in the undersea region known as [[Vashj'ir]]. It is the stronghold of the [[naga]] empire within the area. Besides the wide variety of plant and marine life there are also many mysterious wonders such as [[Nespirah]]. This zone is home to the ancient [[Ruins of Vashj'ir]]. Players will learn about the ruins, and what befell them, as well as interesting factoids about [[Queen Azshara]] and [[Lady Vashj]]'s mother.
 
'''Shimmering Expanse''' is the second zone in the undersea region known as [[Vashj'ir]]. It is the stronghold of the [[naga]] empire within the area. Besides the wide variety of plant and marine life there are also many mysterious wonders such as [[Nespirah]]. This zone is home to the ancient [[Ruins of Vashj'ir]]. Players will learn about the ruins, and what befell them, as well as interesting factoids about [[Queen Azshara]] and [[Lady Vashj]]'s mother.
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Revision as of 17:45, 22 December 2010

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NeutralShimmering Expanse
Level: 80-82
Government None
Location Vashj'ir

Shimmering Expanse is the second zone in the undersea region known as Vashj'ir. It is the stronghold of the naga empire within the area. Besides the wide variety of plant and marine life there are also many mysterious wonders such as Nespirah. This zone is home to the ancient Ruins of Vashj'ir. Players will learn about the ruins, and what befell them, as well as interesting factoids about Queen Azshara and Lady Vashj's mother.

History

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Getting There

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Players make their way to the Shimmering Expanse as part of the overall Vashj'ir quest progression that begins in the Kelp'thar Forest. The quest Across the Great Divide has players swim across the abyss into the cave opening that leads into the Shimmering Expanse. The cave mouth is located to the west of the Holding Pens in the Kelp'thar Forest, across the abyss.

Geography

Stub The Shimmering Expanse is a large piece of southern Vashj'ir. It consists of mainly the Ruins of Vashj'ir now in ruins, as well as the demi-god Nespirah. There are plenty of caves with air pockets in them that act as quest hubs for players.

Maps and subregions

WorldMap-VashjirRuins

Map of the Shimmering Expanse

Biel'aran RidgeDamplight ChamberGlimmerdeep GorgeLegion's Rest
Nar'shola TerraceNespirahQuel'Dormir GardensQuel'Dormir Temple
Ruins of Thelserai TempleRuins of Vashj'irShimmering GrottoSilver Tide Hollow
Silver Tide TrenchThe Severed SpanTranquil WashSilver Tide Hollow

Travel Hubs

As all the Flight Master's in Vashj'ir, these too are Seahorses.

Flight Paths

Area Faction
Legion's Rest Horde Horde
Silver Tide Hollow Neutral Neutral (Earthen Ring)
Tranquil Wash Alliance Alliance

Regions Adjacent to the Shimmering Expanse

Zone Name Faction Level Range Direction Access
Kelp'thar Forest HordeAlliance 80-82 North Via travel
Abyssal Depths HordeAlliance 80-82 West Via travel

Notable Characters

Main article: Shimmering Expanse NPCs

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In the Shimmering Expanse, players will encounter visions of the past, revealing necessary information about the great battle that took place at the Ruins of Vashj'ir. This includes information about Queen of the Naga, Azshara, as well as Lady Vashj. Players also take control of a mysterious naga known as the Naz'jar Battlemaiden, in the service of Lady Naz'jar and Lady Sira'kess.

Players also encounter the Earthen Ring shaman, Erunak Stonespeaker, as well as the Earthen Ring shaman Earthmender Duarn whom they help to free Nespirah from the naga.

Quests

Main article: Shimmering Expanse quests

Resources

Wild Creatures

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Notes, Tips, and Additional Info

Video

References

 

External links


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