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Secret Stories of Battle for Azeroth - Tales from the Mission Table, Exploration Achievements, and Island Drops
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Battle for Azeroth tells two sweeping stories on the islands of Kul Tiras and Zandalar, stories which most players experience while leveling through those zones. However, there's another round of stories told in Battle for Azeroth, hidden in plain sight and easily skipped should you only focus on Loremaster or War Campaign quests. In this post, we're highlighting some of these overlooked stories in Battle for Azeroth, including Sylvanas raising dwarves, the greater faction war outside of the Campaign quests and Warfronts as told through the mission table, new active Titan forges, the rise of the Tidesages, and Old Gods hints in the Island quests.
If you don't want to chase down these drops in game, or can't get the mission table to spawn the ones you need, click the links in the article to read the full text descriptions.
Faction War - Mission Table
While Battle for Azeroth primarily focuses on the faction conflict taking place within Kul Tiras, Zandalar, and the larger Warfront battles in Arathi Highlands and Darkshore, the war has also continued to escalate across the
rest
of Azeroth as well, even though we're not present for it. How do we know the war continues? Through the
mission table
! While previous expansion follower missions were not very descriptive, the current ones tell a story of war unfolding on a global scale, between military incursions, assassinations, and territory being claimed by both sides. Back in
May 2018
, we summarized the mission table story and created maps documenting these attacks.
Krieg über Azeroth: Kalimdor in Flammen
Most of the action in Kalimdor takes place in the northern part of the continent, which is in chaos since
Teldrassil was burned
. The Night Elven forces have evacuated its citizens to Lor'danel and plan to move them to the
safety of Azuremist Isles
, while the
Horde marches north
to intercept them.
Darkshore, originally controlled by the Alliance, is divided, with the Horde controlling
the South
and
the North
areas of the zone and the Alliance controlling the inner parts of it. Exceptions are the Ruins of Auberdine, which are being
excavated by new Azerite-powered Shredders
, with Alliance troops arriving to attack it, and the mountains above Shatterspear are currently home to
Night Elven hippogryphs
, which are attacking the village. Alliance forces are also attacking the Horde base at the Grove of the Ancients.
Ashenvale is drowned in conflict; the Horde is
fortifying Zoram'gar Outpost
and preparing to
invade Azuremyst Isle
, while Night Elven Sentinels attempt to reclaim
Silverwind Refuge
and siege
Splintertree Post
, and their Dryad allies raid the
Warsong Lumber Camp
. Although the Alliance still control many key outposts and passage into Darkshore,
Astranaar
, the
Stardust Spire
, and
Maestra's Post
are all currently under attack by Horde forces. Both the
Alliance
and the
Horde
are also investigating
Tiefschwarze Grotte
, where the Alliance has already taken control of an Azerite mine from
Twilight's Hammer
cultists.
Krieg über Azeroth: Das Brachland
The Barrens are once again a battleground, as the Alliance simultaneously storm the
Crossroads
and siege the
Gates of Mulgore
in order to disrupt the path between Orgrimmar and Thunder Bluff, and garrisoning
Fort Triumph
to oppose Desolation Hold, which currently has its sights set on
Bael Modan
. Across the great divide, cannons have been aimed at
Northwatch Hold
, and both the
Alliance
and the
Horde
are investigating the ruins of Theramore, to assess its viability as a base of operations. Both factions want to control the ridge between
Hunter's Hill
and
Honor's Stand
, to control the access to Stonetalon Mountains. The Wailing Caverns are also showing
new nodes of Azerite
, which might spark future conflicts for them. It is also revealed that the Steamwheedle is
supplying the Horde with vital resources in their campaign
.
In Durotar, the Horde is building Azerite weapons in
Orgrimmar
, while the Alliance Navy bombard the
Echo Islands
. Meanwhile, the Sentinels are attacking both
Razor Hill
and
Bilgewater Harbor
in Azshara, in order to invade
Orgrimmar
from both fronts. The Alliance is also
scavenging Tiragarde Keep
, which the Horde
mistakes
for an attempt to rebuild it.
Krieg über Azeroth: Nach Lordaeron
While the Alliance is firmly in control of the southern Eastern Kingdoms, conflicts rage across the northern shores in the wake of
Lordaeron's fall
. Having effectively conquered
Tirisfal
and the
Plaguelands
, the Alliance now set their sights on
Silverpine Forest
, where the remaining
Forsaken
forces have rallied. While the main armies battle over the Sepulcher, the
Bloodfang Worgen
seek to reclaim
Fenris' Keep
which is now being used to evacuate Forsaken citizens. Meanwhile, the 7th Legion has infiltrated
Shadowfang Keep
, where apothecaries have developed a new
plague
.
The Horde still holds most of Hillsbrad Foothills, but the Alliance has begun to push south out of
the Plaguelands
to attack
Strahnbrad
, and east from
Gilneas
toward the
Sludge Fields
and
Azurelode Mine
, while Paladins seeking to purify
Southshore
have retaken the town. With the loss of so many territories, the Horde is attempting to reconsolidate in the east at
Durnholde Keep
, in
Alterac
, the ruins of
Strahnbrad
, and raising dwarven spirits in
Dun Garok
. Wildhammer forces from Aerie Peak are securing the
Darrowmere River
which is being
dammed
to deny Horde movement.
In Arathi Highlands, the Alliance seems to have control of Stromgarde Keep, with frequent fighting along
Thoradin's Wall
.
Island Expeditions
Jeremy Feasel has now mentioned in
several
interviews
that the Island quest drops for
Die Mär vom Meer
are part of larger stories, some of which may be developed more throughout Battle for Azeroth.
Normal Life
Some Island Expedition quests show that life simply goes on in spite of war. We return a
Gekerbte Münze
to a sleepy fishing village in the Jade Forest, give
Kaputter Kompass
to a widow in Booty Bay who is only too happy to rekindle a relationship with an old sweetheart after learning her husband has died, and return the prized
Magisches Fernrohr
to Baron Regilvaz, custom-made for his right eye. In
Trinkhorn der Blutgischt
, we also get a bit of flavor surrounding Jorun and his vrykul tribe, which could be the namesake for the Jorundall island, however, hearing about Jorun's mighty fleet, " thousands of ships large" on the Great Sea, makes us worry what plans Azshara may have for it, knowing how she demanded the Kul Tiran fleet so that she would remain the uncontested ruler of the seas.
Under the Sea
More sea creature quests hint at ominous dealings in the ocean. In
Murlocauge
, the murlocs are in bad shape between "terrifying magical experiments," "entire murloc tribes being wiped out," and one area where "water bubbles ferociously and the heat is unbearable", which all could refer to the location of Nazjatar, which will literally rise from the ocean in Rise of Azshara. There's also a line about fleeing fish, and in Patch 8.1.5 we can fish up gigantic
severed fish heads
at the Darkmoon Faire... and it's a tidy theory to imagine the fish from
Murlocauge
escaping from a fate of being mutated, boiled, and chopped up. Meanwhile, the
Jagdspeer der Klingenflossen
shows that the Razorfin Jinyu are on the move, tracking down a great island beast known as "Onoho" or "Deep Shadow" - our paths will cross with them again in 8.2, as seen in a
Nazjatar slide
at BlizzCon 2018.
Goblins, Gnomes, and Worgen
The goblins story continues with
Verwittertes Flugblatt
and
Geschäftsplan der Venture Co.
, which fit in with the
continuation of the Goblin/Gnome side plot
of
Before the Storm
.
Verwittertes Flugblatt
advertises an Azerite-buying service, which also proclaims "Your fortune awaits in the Great Sea!" - something we're not too sure about, what with all the other ocean dangers present in the Island quests. When turning the quest in, the
Gnome
quest giver lets it slip that "Big G doesn't like it when I talk too much," reflecting his secret affiliation with Gallywix, a leader without scruples who wants Azerite for destructive purposes. We've seen Goblins and Gnomes working together for peace in
Before the Storm
, and now they appear to be teaming up for evil!
Meanwhile in
Geschäftsplan der Venture Co.
we learn that the Venture Company, which
should
have suffered a major setback after the loss of their leader in THE MOTHERLODE!!, has a complex long-term plan for future growth. When we turn this tome into
Lizzarik
, someone we think is part of the rival Steamwheedle Cartel, he lets it slip that he's actually an investor in the Venture Company as well. Not surprising that the Goblins spy on each other's business enterprises.
The Worgen may also get a small story continuation in
Druidenfell
, when feral druids in Pack Form, the first Worgen, are spotted on the Island. Originally imprisoned in the Emerald Dream after they could not contain their power during the War of the Satyr, these Druids have clearly broken free of that prison, possibly due to the battles and corruption during Legion.
Aftermath of the Lich King
Several quests highlight tragic ends for those who rebelled against the Lich King. In
Vorus'araks Panzer
, we learn the Nerubian Vorus escaped with his brood during the War of the Spider between the Nerubians and the Lich King. While the journey was arduous and Vorus had to eat many of his young to survive, the brood eventually regained some happiness on a faraway island... until we showed up and killed him. Likewise in
Fellumhang der Eishauer
, we hold a remnant of the Icetusk clan, a small group of Ice Trolls who initially resisted the Lich King, but turned to necromancy due to hard times and despair.
Rise of the Dragonflights
The fate of the dragons has been quite precarious since the events of Dragon Soul, however, several destructive dragonflights may be flourishing. During Legion, shaman learned that the Twilight Dragonflight had returned, launching attacks on Deepholm led by Zeryxia, a dragon who communicates with the blood of Sintharia from the Dark Beyond; that memo apparently didn't spread to greater Azeroth, as we're surprised to learn in
Abgewetzte Zwielichtschuppe
that the Twilight Dragonflght did not die out with Sinestra back in Cataclysm. What's particularly worrisome is that that the quest giver notes she can "feel the heartbeat of thousands of tiny creatures in there", backed up by the flavor text on
Zwielichträcher
describing a significant population still living in Grim Batol. N'Zoth previously worked with Deathwing to cause the Cataclysm, and create an army of Twilight Drakes, so perhaps the Old God is preparing another army of dragons (or even
more
than one army of dragons, as the
Infinite Dragonflight
is also back in 8.1.5...).
There may be hope for the Black Dragonflight though, indicated by the
Unversehrte schwarze Schuppe
. Hoping to find Wrathion at Blackwing Descent, one of his guards hints that he is out searching for the Dragon Isles - islands which were originally envisioned as temples to the Old Gods during the development of Vanilla WoW. Although most of the Black Dragonflight is presumed dead or corrupted by the Old Gods, but there are a few other uncorrupted dragons--such as Ebyssian, the protector of the Highmountain Tribe better known as Spiritwalker Ebonhorn. Either Ebyssian isn't co-operating, or is still hiding his true identity though, as the guard notes "We have not found others of the master's kin... forthcoming in information". Still, the presence of a small uncorrupted scale hints that more Black Dragons are out there for Wrathion to meet.
Old Gods
With all the Old God hints throughout Battle for Azeroth, of course several quests would reference them. We've written extensive articles before on how
Zuckende Masse
could represent the resurrection of Y'Shaarj and the player swapping places into the puddle of death parallels the cinematography of
Warbringers: Azshara
. The Mantid, ever loyal to the Old Gods, are buzzing in excitement as a new Grand Empress hatches during
Schallstein
. Should these whispers present our future outcome, N'Zoth could even bring back Y'Shaarj, originally the strongest of the Old Gods, and usher in a new wave of destruction. If you'd like to read more on this topic, we've discussed these Island Quests in the following articles:
Hearthstone's Whispers of the Old Gods Expansion in BFA
examines how the Hearthstone expansion introduced the canon appearance and some lore of N'Zoth, while also depicting a world in which all Old Gods were alive and free. What if the expansion also foreshadowed the return of the Old Gods and what clues can we find?
Price of Power - Relics within the Crucible of Storms
discusses our fascination with these volatile items, why they could usher in more destruction, and the mystery surrounding the Tempest Crown.
N'Zoth Wants Us to Win - Our Test in the Crucible of Storms
analyzes N'Zoth's potential trap for us, tricking us into thinking we're heroically defeating his lieutenants, when it's a test all along to prove our worthiness to the Old Gods. What if N'Zoth tested us to see if we were strong enough to protect the relics, showing we're ready to fight Azshara in 8.2?
Reawakened Titanic Devices
Old Gods may not be the only thing we have to worry about, as the Wound in the World has awoken crypts hidden deep in the earth. The
Uralter Kryptaschlüssel
resembles devices used to activate Titan machinery by the Mogu Empire. Lorewalker Cho tells us that this item hails from the Age of a Hundred Kings when the Mogu kings practiced necromancy, raising crypt lords to rule from underground; thankfully the flavor text on the item claims it
appears
to be inert, but appearances can be deceiving! A new branch of Tol'vir have also awoken, called the Amathet, as discovered in
Schillernder Skarabäus
; they believe they have a divine right to the Azerite and have constructed their
own
keepers, which confirms the existence of a facility resembling the Forge of Wills or Halls of Origination. The Forge infuses Azeroth with cosmic energies, creating sentient life, while the Halls are meant to regulate the rhythm of the earth... or more disturbingly obliterate life should Azeroth become completely corrupted. We're already treading on thin ice with the corruption present on Azeroth due to Sargeras inflicting the Wound in the World, and we learn in
Magni's 8.1.5 quest with MOTHER
that things aren't getting any better, as "Azeroth's dyin', and nothin' we do seems tae heal her."
Unexpected Dark Threats
Finally, there's some unexpected threats on the horizon, from places we haven't had to worry about in quite some time. When we turn in
Elementarkern
to our old friend Duke Hydraxis, we learn that all the Azerite is making the lesser elemental lords rebel - defeating Al'Akir and Ragnaros
twice
might not have been enough, as these lesser elementals now seek to overthrow the current lords, which we formed an alliance with in the Legion Shaman Campaign. It's important to remember that while the elementals initially resisted the Old Gods, they quickly fell and became subservient instead, so this may not only rob us of much needed allies, but could also become an even greater threat if they ally once again with the Black Empire.
In that same Class Campaign, we learned that the Twilight Dragonflight also had a plan to subdue the elementals using the power of the Void in
Entfesselung der Elemente
. Worst-case scenario, the lesser elementals side with the Old Gods, weaken the elemental lords, and try enslaving them with the help of the Twilight Dragonflight. The unified front presented by the Elemental Lords in Legion is starting to weaken as so far in Battle for Azeroth, Smolderon is missing in the
Dark Iron Dwarf
questline, a rebel group of Dark Iron dwarves is trying to summon Ragnaros again, and Therazane is upset with us in the
Blacksmithing questline
.
In
Ring der Riffe
, we learn another enemy previously thought dead in Legion has returned - Helya, who we thought was defeated in the Trial of Valor. Yet Helya is back, as Valdemar states "You cannot kill death!" and it forces us to wonder if Sylvanas will continue pursuing their pact, or if Helya will claim her side of the bargain owed by Sylvanas. We're also curious
why
Odyn asked us to defeat Helya, if she apparently cannot die and Valdemar laughs at our surprise over the fact... Was Odyn hiding something from us all along?
Finally, in
Würgewurzel
we learn that the life spirit does not always view us benevolently, noting "Not all of us that guard the natural world see your kind as allies. There are many of my kind that seek to preserve the balance above all things. Even if that means your death.". That line about
balance
remind us of Bwonsamdi's and the Lich King's thoughts on Sylvanas in the
post-Dazaralor Vol'jin questline
- they don't like her because she "threatens the balance", whatever that may mean.
Schillernder Skarabäus
also hints at a new Forge that could reset life on Azeroth... and considering how many destructive and disappointing choices we make with Azerite, the Keepers or even the Titans themselves may decide we are a risk and once again want to purge us, especially if Sylvanas keeps resurrecting more fallen allies, disrupting the balance, and revisits her deal with Helya.
Lore Hints in Exploration Achievements
Auf Stelensuche
With playable Kul Tiran Druids in Patch 8.1.5, you might want to learn more about the Drust.
Auf Stelensuche
tells the story of their ancient civilization through steles scattered throughout Drustvar, from
Druststele: Konflikt
, detailing the countless invasions the Drust faced to
Druststele: Hüter des Waldes
, the blessing of Drust druids by the forest spirits Athair and Athainne.
Several steles describe the process of creating wicker constructs as well -
Druststele: Konstrukte
,
Druststele: Atem zu Stein
,
Druststele: Das Ritual
, which served as the inspiration for Kul Tiran Druid forms. Together with Drust archaeology fragments such as
Ritualfetisch
and
Zusammengeflickter Wiedergänger
, we can learn more about the dark magic at the heart of these rituals.
Aus dem Leben eines Loas
Aus dem Leben eines Loas
offers fun riddles about the loa, providing a fun way for players, especially Alliance that don't get to experience all of the Loa quests, to learn a little more about Zandalari religion. We'd like to draw particular attention to
Legend'n der Loa: Bwonsamdi
, which includes the following couplets:
Behind his smile and pointed humor,
Dere lies a darkness, a hint of rumor.
He knows things dat make de brave men shriek,
The truth from him, ya must not seek.
What is the rumor attached to Bwonsamdi, and why should we not seek the truth from him? After the Battle of Dazar'alor, Horde players work with Bwonsamdi to learn about the death and return of Vol'jin - can we trust everything Bwonsamdi tells us?
Legenden der Gezeitenweisen
Legenden der Gezeitenweisen
details the history of the Tidesages, a particularly-useful read for Horde players that do not quest through Stormsong Valley. The tablets tell the story of the rise and success of Stormsong Valley, flourishing under the blessing of the Tidesages. However, In
Uralte Schriftrolle der Gezeitenweisen
, we learn that an ancient ancestor of House Stormsong heard 'gentle whispers, imperceptible to all but him" which "guided his mind ever deeper, revealing untold truths of the powers within him." While these gentle whispers, in the tablets, lead to a close bond between the Tidesages and the elements, in Battle for Azeroth questing, these kind whispers have been replaced by Azshara's destructive ones, as Stormsong falls under the power of the Void and delivers the Kul TIran fleet to Azshara.
Or, perhaps, the whispers have been from the Old Gods all along, slowly corrupting the Tidesages after years of prosperity. Do note the final
Uralte Schriftrolle der Gezeitenweisen
, praising the prosperity of Stormsong Valley, is located at Tempest's Edge, a bleak place right outside the Shrine of the Storm dungeon.
In Stein gemeißelt, in Blut geschrieben
The Blood Trolls, worshippers of G'huun and the antagonists of Nazmir, gradually split from the Zandalari. In the achievement
In Stein gemeißelt, in Blut geschrieben
and several archaeology quests, we learn more about the schism.
Urne des Übergangs
and
Schröpfendes Totem
describe a blood plague that broke out, and the practitioners that stubbornly stuck with Blood Magic.
In
Uralte Steintafel der Nazmani
we see the Zandalari living happily in Zul'Nazman, while
Verwitterte Steintafel der Nazmani
condemns a practitioner of Blood Magic.
Gesprungene Steintafel
, located in the southern part of Nazmir, reflects how the Zandalari were forced to abandoned their lands in Nazmir to the Blood Trolls. Also note how the tablet says "deceived by whispers"--whispers play a defining role in the story of the TIdesages and well as the Blood Trolls.
That about wraps up our look at some of the story parts of BFA you may have skipped over! We've got some more details on the Blood Trolls and Tidesages, a major war on the mission table, and many ominous implications on Islands ranging from Old Gods to Titan Facilities.
Are there any other narratives from BFA items, missions, or books that are notable? Let us know in the comments?
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