WoW Reviews & Guides » Darion http://www.wowction.com Best WoW Reviews and Guides Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:08:44 +0000 en hourly 1 Ashbringer http://www.wowction.com/2010/01/19/ashbringer/ http://www.wowction.com/2010/01/19/ashbringer/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:27:20 +0000 admin http://www.wowction.com/?p=888 Ashbringer is the sword of former Highlord Alexandros Mograine of the Silver Hand, named after Alexandros (“The Ashbringer”). His oldest son, Renault betrayed and murdered Alexandros using the sword, transforming it into Corrupted Ashbringer.

Alexandros was resurrected as a death knight and kept it in his possession until his younger son Darion was forced to kill him. Darion then used the sword to kill himself attempting to free his father’s soul, consequently becoming a death knight himself. The sword became purified after Darion betrayed the Lich King and he relinquished it to Tirion Fordring.

The Forging of Ashbringer

During the assault on Blackrock Spire in the Second War, Highlord Mograine of the Silver Hand claimed a mysterious dark crystal from a dead orc warlock. The crystal was the “living embodiment of shadow,” and originated from Draenor. Upon touching it, Mograine’s hand became afflicted with wounds that could not be healed.

Mograine kept the crystal a secret until the first whispers of the Scourge reached Lordaeron. He revealed it to the other leaders of the Silver Hand, suggesting that they search for the crystal’s polar opposite — a manifestation of the Light itself — to be used against the impending undead holocaust. Mograine’s peers, appalled at the sight of this dark crystal, attempted to destroy it with a holy spell. Unexpectedly, the crystal absorbed the spell and became its antithesis, the very crystal of pure light that Mograine suggested moments before. It was decided that from this crystal a weapon would be forged that would smite the undead with such power that only a cloud of ash would remain in its wake — The Ashbringer.

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]]> http://www.wowction.com/2010/01/19/ashbringer/feed/ 0 Highlord Darion Mograine http://www.wowction.com/2010/01/19/highlord-darion-mograine/ http://www.wowction.com/2010/01/19/highlord-darion-mograine/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:43:35 +0000 admin http://www.wowction.com/?p=876 Darion Mograine is the Highlord of the Knights of the Ebon Blade, a renegade order of death knights sent by the Lich King to the region east of Tyr’s Hand. He is the son of Alexandros Mograine and a former knight of the Argent Dawn.

He came into possession of Corrupted Ashbringer after killing his father in Naxxramas as part of a failed rescue plan carried out by some members of the Argent Dawn and used it to kill himself and free his father’s soul. He became a death knight of the Scourge.

Darion now leads the Ebon Blade in a campaign to wipe out the forces loyal to the Lich King from Ebon Hold and establish it as a neutral haven for all Death Knights to call home.

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]]> http://www.wowction.com/2010/01/19/highlord-darion-mograine/feed/ 0 The Splintered Throne http://www.wowction.com/2010/01/13/the-splintered-throne/ http://www.wowction.com/2010/01/13/the-splintered-throne/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:22:35 +0000 admin http://www.wowction.com/?p=866 Highlord Darion Mograine wants you to collect 50 Shadowfrost Shards.

Shadowfrost Shards may only be obtained in the 25 person difficulty setting.

Shadowfrost Shard (50)

Description
The Lich King’s throne once served as his prison. Kil’jaeden himself crafted the vessel of icy crystals from the twisting nether, its sole purpose to hold Ner’zhul’s vengeful spirit.

When Arthas struck the crystal with Frostmourne, he released Ner’zhul’s soul, allowing it to merge with his own. Splinters from that impact are now scattered throughout the citadel.

I shall require those shards, held only by the Lich King’s most powerful servants, to seal the power contained in your blade.

Rewards
You will receive: 31 gold 33 silver
Gains
Upon completion of this quest you will gain:

  • 27550 experience

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]]> http://www.wowction.com/2010/01/13/the-splintered-throne/feed/ 0 The Lich King’s Last Stand http://www.wowction.com/2010/01/10/the-lich-kings-last-stand/ http://www.wowction.com/2010/01/10/the-lich-kings-last-stand/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:58:24 +0000 admin http://www.wowction.com/?p=855 Highlord Darion Mograine in Icecrown Citadel wants you to kill the Lich King.

  • Lich King Defeated

Description
Shadowmourne; a newly forged weapon already steeped in this world’s history, reborn into an unrivaled destiny.

With this weapon you bear a solemn responsibility, and the time to carry out that charge is at hand.

Take this weapon of myth and legend and march on the enemy. Avenge the countless heroes lost in his merciless campaign. Bring rest to their tortured souls.

Steel yourself, <class>, and guide Shadowmourne to fulfill the purpose of its creation.

Rewards
You will receive: 60 44
Gains
Upon completion of this quest you will gain:

  • 45400 experience

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]]> http://www.wowction.com/2010/01/10/the-lich-kings-last-stand/feed/ 0 The Ashen Verdict http://www.wowction.com/2009/12/10/the-ashen-verdict/ http://www.wowction.com/2009/12/10/the-ashen-verdict/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:15:45 +0000 admin http://www.wowction.com/?p=521 The Ashen Verdict is the name of the alliance struck between the Argent Crusade, led by Highlord Tirion Fordring, and the Knights of the Ebon Blade, led by Highlord Darion Mograine. Much like the Shattered Sun Offensive against Kael’thas Sunstrider, the Ashen Verdict is a combination of opposing orders for a common purpose: the final assault against the Scourge in Icecrown Citadel and the eventual fall of the Lich King.

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The strongest combatants of this coalition, along with the champions of the Alliance and Horde, will lead the charge against the citadel.

As explained by Highlord Darion Mograine:

“The Ashen Verdict is a select group of the most talented craftsmen in the Ebon Blade and the Argent Crusade. Its creation symbolizes the unity of our forces as we mount this final assault on the Lich King and his minions. It is through the Ashen Verdict’s efforts that we have discovered how to bend saronite to our will.”

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]]> http://www.wowction.com/2009/12/10/the-ashen-verdict/feed/ 0 Fall of the Lich King: Client Patch 3.3.0 http://www.wowction.com/2009/12/08/fall-of-the-lich-king-client-patch-3-3-0/ http://www.wowction.com/2009/12/08/fall-of-the-lich-king-client-patch-3-3-0/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:14:24 +0000 admin http://www.wowction.com/?p=471 Fall of the Lich King, the latest World of Warcraft content update, is coming! The heroes of the Horde and the Alliance have faced unimaginable horrors and suffered terrible losses in their desperate struggle against the Scourge. Now the time has come to break through the fortified gates of Icecrown Citadel and confront the Lich King in the frozen heart of his domain. Follow Jaina Proudmoore or Sylvanas Windrunner through the Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, and Halls of Reflection in an attempt to subvert the Lich King’s army in a new multi-wing 5-player dungeon. Join the Ashen Verdict as they charge through the citadel’s main gate to take on the Scourge’s most powerful leaders and fearsome monstrosities in a new 10- and 25-player raid. Fall of the Lich King also introduces the cross-realm Dungeon Finder interface, new quest-tracking features designed to make it easier to find objectives, and much more.

The latest test realm patch notes can always be found at http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/patchnotes/test-realm-patchnotes.html

The latest patch notes can always be found at http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/patchnotes/

Icecrown Citadel: The Frozen Halls

Looming over the stark wastes of Northrend, Icecrown Citadel awaits those who would see the Lich King and his Scourge brought low and the threat they pose wiped from the face of Azeroth. The heroes who venture within will face some of the greatest horrors yet seen. But before you burst into the front gate of the citadel, an alternate means of entry beckons. Journey through three separate wings of the new five-player dungeon, Icecrown Citadel: The Frozen Halls, and follow Jaina Proudmoore or Sylvanas Windrunner into the Lich King’s domain.


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Icecrown Citadel: The Frozen Throne

All across Northrend, many battles have been fought against the vile Scourge. Countless lives have been lost since the Alliance and the Horde first reached these frozen wastes, but the champions of Azeroth continue to march forward — and Icecrown Citadel, the cornerstone of the Scourge’s power and the home base of the Lich King, is their final target. Tirion Fordring and the Argent Crusade have forged an accord with Darion Mograine and the Knights of the Ebon Blade to form the Ashen Verdict. This coalition’s strongest combatants, along with the champions of the Alliance and the Horde, will lead the charge against the citadel. In the new Icecrown Citadel raid dungeon, Azeroth’s mightiest will face terrifying challenges before ascending to the Frozen Throne, where the Lich King and his runeblade, Frostmourne, await to deliver the heroes to their deaths….


Icecrown Citadel

Cross-Realm Dungeon Finder

The Dungeon Finder is now available, providing players with quick and easy access to five-player parties. This feature connects all realms within a battlegroup using an advanced matchmaking system, making it easier for players of all levels to find a dungeon group. In addition, players can reap additional rewards through the Dungeon Finder by choosing the Random option, which is available to both pick-up and pre-formed groups. Check out the User Interface section for more details.


Dungeon Finder

Getting Started and Quest Tracking

A number of changes have been made to World of Warcraft’s introductory experience, including updated character and class information at the character-selection screen, more robust tooltips with images, improved health and mana regeneration at lower levels, and adjustments to various classes designed to make it easier for players to get started. In addition, all-new quest-tracking features have been added to assist players in finding objectives, including new interface functionality in the quest log, the map (“M” key), and the Objectives pane.

Quest log

Quest Tracking

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]]> http://www.wowction.com/2009/12/08/fall-of-the-lich-king-client-patch-3-3-0/feed/ 0 Shadowmourne Lore http://www.wowction.com/2009/12/02/shadowmourne-lore/ http://www.wowction.com/2009/12/02/shadowmourne-lore/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:10:50 +0000 admin http://www.wowction.com/?p=413 Before being the Lich King, Prince Arthas Menethil was a servant ruled by a sword he believed was the key to saving his people – the runeblade Frostmourne. Finding and claiming the blade among the frozen wastes of Northrend was an odyssey unto itself, and the search cost the prince his mentor, his relationship with his subjects, and his humanity. It cost the living of Azeroth far more.

With a tight grip on the blade that he traded his life for, Arthas ravaged the kingdom of Lordaeron and broke free from the control of the Burning Legion. By the time the former prince ascended as the leader of the Scourge, Frostmourne was already glutted with the souls of the numberless dead who dared to oppose him.

Now, Arthas has become so inseparable from his weapon that the sword’s likeness has even found its way into the architecture of his fortress, Icecrown Citadel. Its hilt is never far from his hands; its ghostly whispers constantly ring in his ears. Frostmourne, as much as the Lich King, is the ruler of Northrend.

In a relentless quest to arm the forces of the living against the Scourge, Highlord Darion Mograine has formed the Ashen Verdict, a union between the most skilled craftsmen of the Argent Crusade and the Ebon Blade. Though the peerless paladins of the Crusade wield the power of the Light, and their leader clutches Ashbringer, a few of Mograine’s dark warriors have begun to question their hopes for victory.

These death knights insist that the Ashbringer and the skills of the Argent Crusaders, will not be enough to best Frostmourne alone. They swear that Darion Mograine has long been quietly aware of another legendary blade – one that could be the key to defeating the Lich King and cleansing Northrend… But it doesn’t exist yet, for the moment, the weapon is only a formless idea. It is spoken of quietly, and the Highlord has a habit of silencing those who discuss it in public. Just its name inspires the furnaces to burn late into the night, the bellows to pump air, and the darker half of the Verdict’s smiths to swing their hammers until their fingers fail. While other craftsmen lean over whetstones and gather pitted blades by the hundreds, these few dream of a single weapon to end the war for Northrend.

Legendary Weapon Shadowmourne

Legendary Weapon Shadowmourne

Shadowmourne… A great two-handed axe fit for a giant, born of sacred and corrupt powers, host of a thousand dead souls and able to be wielded only by the most stalwart armsmasters of Azeroth. Its creation seems nearly impossible; and yet, the rumors do not cease.

Darion Mograine believes that only the hammer of Arthas himself will provide a worthy model – but such absurd ambition is just the beginning of Shadowmourne’s creation. To contain the energies that dance across its cold edges, Shadowmourne would be hewn from piles of impure Saronite: the hardened blood of the Old God, Yogg-Saron. To fuel its power to kill, it should be drenched in the souls of the most potent servants of the Scourge as they are slain, one by one, with the unfinished blade. To help break through the Lich King’s armor, it is to be adorned with fragments of the Frozen Throne, originally crafted by Kil’Jaeden out of ice from the Twisting Nether.

Only with these mighty components, it is said, can Shadowmourne be finished. And, yet, even if the axe could be completed, questions and fears remain. Is forging the souls of the deceased into a weapon treated with blood and the essence of the Twisting Nether truly any different from the crafting of the Scourge’s runeblades? And who will be bold enough to try to wield such a weapon? Might Shadowmourne bring the same doom and misery to the living as its sister blade did?

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]]> http://www.wowction.com/2009/12/02/shadowmourne-lore/feed/ 0 Shadowmourne Quest: Unholy Infusion http://www.wowction.com/2009/11/30/shadowmourne-quest-unholy-infusion/ http://www.wowction.com/2009/11/30/shadowmourne-quest-unholy-infusion/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:41:22 +0000 admin http://www.wowction.com/?p=381 Highlord Darion Mograine wants you to infuse Shadow’s Edge with Unholy power and slay Professor Putricide.

This quest may only be completed in 25 person difficulty of Icecrown Citadel.

Infuse Shadow’s Edge with Unholy power then slay Putricide.

Description
Before your weapon can reach its full potential it must be endowed with its signature powers. First among them is unholiness.

You must seek out and defeat the one called Professor Putricide, but his death is not your only goal. You must use his resources against him.

Find a way to absorb his mutated slime. Use the foul substance to infuse your weapon with the power of the unholy. Only when this has been done shall I reveal your next task.

Rewards
You will receive: 16 gold 60 silver

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]]> http://www.wowction.com/2009/11/30/shadowmourne-quest-unholy-infusion/feed/ 0 Shadowmourne Quest: A Feast of Souls http://www.wowction.com/2009/11/30/shadowmourne-quest-a-feast-of-souls/ http://www.wowction.com/2009/11/30/shadowmourne-quest-a-feast-of-souls/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:43:54 +0000 admin http://www.wowction.com/?p=377 Highlord Darion Mograine wants you to use Shadow’s Edge to slay 1000 of the Lich King’s minions in Icecrown Citadel. Souls can be obtained in 10 or 25 person difficulty.

Souls fed to Shadow’s Edge (1000)

Description
Shadow’s Edge is among the greatest weapons a <class> could hope to obtain.

Is your lust for power sated, <race>?

<You feel Mograine’s penetrating gaze.>

I thought not. A final warning then…

You now embark on the most treacherous leg of your quest. Bridle your aspirations, for if your aims are impure then your life, your very soul, is forfeit.

The weapon you hold is but an empty husk, a mere shadow of what it may become. Only by devouring a thousand souls shall its true potential be unlocked.
Rewards
You will receive: 16 gold 60 silver

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]]> http://www.wowction.com/2009/11/30/shadowmourne-quest-a-feast-of-souls/feed/ 1 Icecrown Citadel: The Frozen Throne http://www.wowction.com/2009/11/21/icecrown-citadel-the-frozen-throne/ http://www.wowction.com/2009/11/21/icecrown-citadel-the-frozen-throne/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:59:27 +0000 admin http://www.wowction.com/?p=243 All across the lands of Northrend, many battles have been fought against the vile Scourge. Countless lives have been lost since the Alliance and Horde first reached the frozen wastes, but the champions of Azeroth continue to march forward. Now Icecrown Citadel, the cornerstone of the Scourge’s power and the home base of the Lich King, is their final target. Tirion Fordring and the Argent Crusade have forged an alliance with Darion Mograine and the Knights of the Ebon Blade to form the Ashen Verdict. The strongest combatants of this coalition, along with the champions of the Alliance and Horde, will lead the charge against the citadel.

Icecrown Citadel - The Frozen Throne

Icecrown Citadel - The Frozen Throne

This dungeon reveals the culminating story events and battles of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion pack. Join the legendary heroes Highlord Tirion Fordring, High Overlord Saurfang, Muradin Bronzebeard, Highlord Darion Mograine, and King Varian Wrynn in an epic battle against the Scourge and their master.

Icecrown Citadel - The Frozen Throne

Icecrown Citadel - The Frozen Throne

Icecrown Citadel features 10- and 25-player versions of the raid dungeon, and each version has 12 encounters. Each encounter can be fought in either normal or Heroic mode, and players can use a new user interface feature to toggle easily between difficulties. The rewards in the raid dungeon start at item level 251 in the normal mode with 10-player encounters, increase to item level 264 in the Heroic mode with 10 players and the normal mode with 25-player encounters, and then finally reach item level 277 in the Heroic mode with 25 players.

Icecrown Citadel - The Frozen Throne

Icecrown Citadel - The Frozen Throne

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