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Backpacking Around Azeroth: Searing Gorge.

June 25, 2009 :: Posted by - Stompalina :: Category - Other

Greeting Rarwcast fans!

With nary an ounce of ale in sight it is with much trepidation that I venture out from the Stonewrought Pass and into the Dustfire Valley. The landscape here is as barren as a sober dwarf’s breakfast bowl; the ground itself seems to drink up the sun and radiate with an intense, dry heat that burns the throat with unquenchable ferocity.

This is a land that was carved from the cataclysmic summoning of Ragnaros, but I shall save that tale for my next adventure which will take me into Blackrock Mountain and deliver me to the Burning Steppe.

For now I must press on into The Cauldron where I wish not to linger. Dark Iron dwarves rule this zone and put to work anyone foolish enough to fall under their sway. Slaves dig relentlessly for some unknown purpose, though speculation suggests they’re looking for artifacts relating to the Old Gods quite what the Dark Iron dwarves expect to summon if they succeed I dread to think but if the signs in Ulduar are anything to go by then Azeroth would be in grave peril if these Dwarves succeed.

In my efforts to free some of the poor folk trapped in this torturous labour camp I tackled a number of Taskmasters and slavers only to find that the slaves turned on me and fought against their redemption. Clearly the strain of this place has driven them mad, the hipflask at my side has never come in handier than now, as a few drops of Ironforge ale is enough to lift my spirits and resume my explorations here.

Pressing into the cauldron you will find the Slag Pit, home to the shy incendosaurs whose scales are highly sought by the Thorium brotherhood. Should you wish to earn a place amongst their ranks then hunting these creatures would serve you well. Be sure to stop by Thorium point before you head into the Pit and pick up the bounty on the traitorous Overseer Maltorius and keep an eye out for Master Smith Burninate’s flux plans, both can be handled en route to the home of the incendosaurs.

Thorium Point is the main camp in this desert, serving both the Alliance and the Horde; gryphons offer the safest route into and out of the zone. Just be sure you don’t wander onto the wrong side!


Encroaching on this haven is Firewatch ridge, populated by War Golems and Dark Iron excavation workers this area hums with the peculiar activity of the Twilight Hammer. These cultists can be found at work just west of Thorium point where they appear to hold captive the spirit of a Night-elf male whose tale of woe can be resolved by those willing to help find his stolen prayer to Elune.

Nearby, explorers will discover a cave which upon further examination reveals an interesting treasure. Many of you will no doubt recall the recent event that saw a voice booming from the ether the announcement that ‘The ice stone has melted’. This mysterious voice has since been silenced but travellers will be amused to see that the ice stones in this cave did not fall prey to the melting!
The activities of these cultists and their minions is a tale that will take some telling, but with little booze to hand and only the crackling heat of the land pulsing up through the soles of my feet I shall save that story until a more opportune time.
For now let’s quickly skip South where Blackrock mountain lies in between the Gorge and the Burning Steppe. It is here I will take refuge and close this chapter. My flask is running dry but fortunately I know of a good bar inside the mountain!! Join me next time as I promise a more abundant segment, plenty of ale and the history of events at Blackrock Mountain begging to be kindled!

Emeny.

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