Breach in the Defenses (Townlong Steppes)
 Breach in the Defenses | |
|---|---|
 Krik'thik Scentlayer | |
| Start | Taoshi [79.5, 84.5] |
| End | Taoshi [79.5, 84.5] |
| Level | 25-35 |
| Category | Townlong Steppes |
| Experience | 196000 |
| Reputation | +75 Shado-Pan |
| Rewards |
11 |
| Previous |
 [25-35] Unwelcome Intruders |
| Next |
[25-35] Returning from the Pass |
Objectives
Use the Shado-Pan Flare to aid in killing 10 Mantid Scentlayers.
- Krik'thik Scentlayer slain (10)
[Shado-Pan Flare] (provided)
Description
Normally, it only takes a few scouts to hold this pass. Most of this territory is in sight of the wall, so archers would devastate any mantid force attempting to push through here. The problem is, most of the archers are occupied with the onslaught at the gate.
Take this flare - it will help you locate the mantid that are sneaking through the eastern pass under our diminished watch. Kill any you find. We can't let them lay a trail that might lead the mantid swarms farther into the steppes.
Rewards
You will receive:
- 11
- 196000 XP
- +75 reputation with Shado-Pan
Progress
The defenders on the wall are stretched thin. The Yaungol are pushing through the gates into Kun-Lai to the north. The mantid are pouring against the gates to the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. I hear that there's been a breach into the Valley of the Four Winds to the south too.
We do not have the men to combat all of these threats.
Completion
There are more getting through than I had thought. I may need to stay here and clean up a while.
You've done more than your part though, <class>. Thank you.
Notes
Pick up [25-35] The Restless Watch and [25-35] Trap Setting before heading out.
Toss flares to see the stealthed Krik'thik Scentlayers, who will not aggro unless they take damage. Keep an eye out for spike traps on the ground and reactivate them. Feel free to kite scentlayers onto activated traps for a nice surprise!
Scout Wei-Chin can be found right next to the wall in the northeast part of the pass, just north of east of the questgivers. Maybe a hundred yards to the southwest in the blue grass on a small rise is Scout Long. Head southeast to the wall corner to find Scout Ying near a small monument. Finally, head west to find Scout Jai-gan, overlooking the sha-corrupted path into the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
Head back to the entrance of the Gao-Ran Battlefront to turn in.
Progression
Optional breadcrumb: [25-35] Gao-Ran Battlefront
- [25-35] Behind the Battlefront
- [25-35] Treatment for the Troops
- [25-35] Unwelcome Intruders
- [25-35] Breach in the Defenses & [25-35] The Restless Watch
- Optional side quest: [25-35] Trap Setting
- Optional side quest:
- [25-35] Returning from the Pass
- [25-35] The Endless Swarm & [25-35] Back on Their Feet & [25-35] Rummaging Through the Remains
- [25-35] Improvised Ammunition
- Optional side quests: [25-35] Thieves and Troublemakers, [25-35] In the Wrong Hands
- Optional side quests:
- [25-35] Cutting the Swarm
- [25-35] Terror of the Dread Wastes
Patch changes
Patch 5.0.4 (2012-08-28): Added.