Violet Eye

The Violet Eye
Main leader	Archmage Cedric
Race(s)	Human; High elf
Base of operations	Outside of Karazhan,; Deadwind Pass
Reputation
Quartermaster	Apprentice Darius
Notable reward(s)	[Violet Signet]
Tabard

The Violet Eye is a secret sect founded by the Kirin Tor of Dalaran to spy on the Guardian of Tirisfal, Medivh, in his tower of Karazhan. Though Medivh is believed to be dead, the Violet Eye remains in Karazhan, defending against the evil that appears to have taken hold in the absence of its master.

The Violet Eye was present before the release of the Burning Crusade, however they did not offer any quests.

Known members

Archmage Cedric, leader of the Violet Eye (outside Dalaran Crater)
Archmage Alturus, high ranking member (outside Karazhan)
Archmage Leryda, member (outside Karazhan)
Mage Darius^†, active member as a ghost (outside Karazhan)
Apprentice Tasserel, member (inside World's End Tavern, Shattrath City's Lower City)
Keanna^† (died within Karazhan)
Kamsis^† (spirit inside Karazhan)
Gradav^† (spirit inside Karazhan)
Wravien^† (spirit inside Karazhan)
Khadgar, strongly associated (member of Sons of Lothar but gives VE rep. in Terrace of Light, Shattrath City)
Koren, the blacksmith was under the pay of the Violet Eye but was not a member himself.^[1]
Violet Illusionist

Reputation

	Neutral	Friendly	Honored	Revered	Exalted	Rep	Notes
Instances	Karazhan					3 15 250	Non Elite Mobs Elite Mobs Bosses

The subject of this section has been removed from World of Warcraft but is present in Burning Crusade Classic.

Reputation is also gained from the quest line for [The Master's Key], as well as the quest line which takes place inside the instance.

Quests

The subject of this section was removed from World of Warcraft in patch 7.1.0 but is present in Burning Crusade Classic.

There is a large and complex chain that has the player visit several dungeons of Outland in order for them to obtain the Master's Key, which allows for entrance to Karazhan and beyond.

10275 reputation total

[70] Archmage Alturus (5 reputation)
[70] Arcane Disturbances (250 reputation)
[70] Restless Activity (250 reputation)
1. [70] The Contact from Dalaran (75 reputation)
2. [70] Khadgar (75 reputation)
3. [70D] Entry Into Karazhan (250 reputation)
4. [70D] The Second and Third Fragments (350 reputation)
5. [70D] The Master's Touch (350 reputation)
6. [70] Return to Khadgar (500 reputation, rewards [The Master's Key])
7. [70] The Violet Eye (75 reputation)
8. [70R] Assessing the Situation (250 reputation)
9. [70R] Keanna's Log (250 reputation)
10. [70R] A Demonic Presence (250 reputation)
11. [70R] The New Directive (3000 reputation)
[70R] Medivh's Journal (250 reputation, requires honored reputation to start)
1. [70] In Good Hands (10 reputation)
2. [70] Kamsis (10 reputation)
3. [70R] The Shade of Aran (250 reputation)
4. [70R] The Master's Terrace (250 reputation)
5. [70] Digging Up the Past (250 reputation)
6. [70] A Colleague's Aid (75 reputation)
7. [70D] Kalynna's Request (250 reputation)
8. [70R] Nightbane (3000 reputation)

Rewards

Rings

The subject of this section was removed from World of Warcraft in patch 7.1.0 but is present in Burning Crusade Classic.

At friendly reputation, Archmage Leryda at the entrance to Karazhan will offer players a quest to receive a ring. The rings are progressively upgraded as the player gains higher reputation.

Archmage Leryda
Rep	Item	Type
Friendly	[Violet Signet]	Melee
	[Violet Signet]	Tank
	[Violet Signet]	Healer
	[Violet Signet]	Caster
Honored	[Violet Signet]	Melee
	[Violet Signet]	Tank
	[Violet Signet]	Healer
	[Violet Signet]	Caster
Revered	[Violet Signet]	Melee
	[Violet Signet]	Tank
	[Violet Signet]	Healer
	[Violet Signet]	Caster
Exalted	[Violet Signet of the Master Assassin]	Melee
	[Violet Signet of the Great Protector]	Tank
	[Violet Signet of the Grand Restorer]	Healer
	[Violet Signet of the Archmage]	Caster

Each ring set is received as quest rewards. The quests all follow the same pattern, with the only distinction being the first quest's title.

[70R] Path of the Violet Assassin
- [70] Down the Violet Path
  - [70] Distinguished Service
    - [70] Eminence Among the Violet Eye
[70R] Path of the Violet Mage
- [70] Down the Violet Path
  - [70] Distinguished Service
    - [70] Eminence Among the Violet Eye
[70R] Path of the Violet Protector
- [70] Down the Violet Path
  - [70] Distinguished Service
    - [70] Eminence Among the Violet Eye
[70R] Path of the Violet Restorer
- [70] Down the Violet Path
  - [70] Distinguished Service
    - [70] Eminence Among the Violet Eye

Vendors

Darius is the traditional faction quartermaster.

Apprentice Darius
	Item	Cost	Type
	[Violet Seal of the Archmage]	10	Ring
Honored	[Design: The Frozen Eye]	12	Jewelcrafting (375)
	[Inscription of Endurance]	30	Augment (Resistance)
	[Recipe: Flask of Chromatic Wonder]	4	Alchemy (375)
Revered	[Pattern: Shadowprowler's Chestguard]	24	Leatherworking (365)
Exalted	[Formula: Enchant Weapon - Greater Agility]	3	Enchanting (360)
Exalted	[Pattern: Cloak of Darkness]	5	Leatherworking (360)

Inside Karazhan, Koren the blacksmith offers a few recipes to players who are honored with the Violet Eye.


	[Falchion] 5 18 37			[Francisca] 5 22 20
	[Great Axe] 5 61 71			[Morning Star] 5 26 8
	[Plans: Iceguard Breastplate] 24			[Plans: Iceguard Helm] 24
	[Plans: Iceguard Leggings] 24			[Rondel] 4 54 32
	[War Maul] 6 11 8			[War Staff] 6 15 58
	[Zweihander] 6 50 32

Speculation

This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

It is unknown whether Medivh's apprentice Khadgar was a member of the Violet Eye, or whether he knew of their activities at the time (though he does seem to be aware of them now).

Patch changes

Patch 2.1.0 (2007-05-22): An option is available at Exalted with the Violet Eye to turn in faction ring along with gold for a different exalted-level faction ring.
Patch 2.0.3 (2007-01-09): Added.