Caught Unawares
 Caught Unawares | |
|---|---|
| Start | Matoclaw [27.2, 62.6] |
| End | Arch Druid Hamuul Runetotem [27.2, 62.6] |
| Level | 35 |
| Category | Firelands Invasion |
| Experience | 69400 |
| Reputation | +250 Guardians of Hyjal |
| Rewards |
 [Mark of the World Tree] x6 |
| Previous |
 [35] To the Sanctuary! |
| Next |
[35] The Sanctuary Must Not Fall |
Objectives
Help Elderlimb, Thisalee Crow, Tholo Whitehoof and Anren Shadowseeker escape the flames.
- Kill elementals near Elderlimb (6)
- Kill elementals near Thisalee (6)
- Kill elementals near Tholo and Anren (6)
Description
Our invasion plan looks to have backfired. Several of our birds have already reported in, speaking of fires breaking out across the vales of central Hyjal.
Now, many of our druids are stranded out in the field, unprepared for such a large-scale attack. Thisalee was near Ashen Lake, and several others were out in the Regrowth, to the northeast.
Go, <name>! Find them, and make sure that they do not succumb to this backdraft!
Rewards
You will receive:
- 69400 XP (or 16
54
at max level) - [Mark of the World Tree] x6
- +250 reputation with Guardians of Hyjal
Progress
There isn't time! Move!
Completion
<Name>! You're back!
They've pushed us back to the Sanctuary. We are vastly outnumbered. At this rate, the Guardians of Hyjal stand little chance of survival.
I'm glad you're here with us.
Notes
Thisalee is just north, at Tortolla's original position at the Ashen Lake.
- Protect Thisalee from the fire elementals!
- Thisalee Crow says: Hey <name>, you're here! These guys came out of nowhere! Help me out while I catch my breath.
Raging Invaders are level 85 unbound fire elementals with 77k health. Kill six. These event mobs are not tagged; so long as players are on the threat list they will get credit when the mobs die.
- Thisalee Crow says: I can handle things from here. I'll meet you back at the Sanctuary, <name>.
Head southeast along the road to find Elderlimb:
- Protect Elderlimb from the fire elementals!
- Elderlimb says: Your arrival is timely, <race>. I tire of fighting these wretched things.
Kill six more.
- Elderlimb says: I can hold them off from here, <race>. We will meet again at the Sanctuary of Malorne.
Keep heading northeast, past the Regrowth's flamegate to find Tholo and Anren. Out of combat, the two are circle-strafing, backs together, to keep a look out.
- Protect Tholo and Anren from the fire elementals!
- Tholo says: Look, Anren! <Name> has come to help us!
Again with the killing. When they get out of combat, they will again resume circling each other and each say a line:
- Anren says: You are a good friend, Tholo!
- Anren says: I am with you, Tholo!
- Anren says: We must stay together, Tholo!
- Anren says: Stay on my back, Tholo!
- Anren says: I have your back, Tholo!
- Tholo says: Together we can do anything, Anren!
- Tholo says: I will stay with you, Anren!
- Tholo says: I will protect you, Anren!
- Tholo says: You are a good friend, Anren!
- Tholo says: I am here, Anren!
After killing six:
- Tholo says: Thank you, <name>. As long as we stay together, Anren and I will be fine. Go check on the others!
Return to the Sanctuary, which is under siege! Hamuul is in bear form. Speak with him.
Progression
Optional breadcrumbs: 
[35] Guardians of Hyjal: Call of the Ancients & [35] Guardians of Hyjal: Firelands Invasion!
- [35] Opening the Door
- [35] A Ritual of Flame
- [35] To the Sanctuary!
- [35] Caught Unawares
- [35] The Sanctuary Must Not Fall
- Dailies open up:
- One set of quests from these five is offered daily:
- [35 Daily] Between the Trees & [35 Daily] The Power of Malorne
- [35 Daily] Call the Flock & [35 Daily] Wings Aflame
- [35 Daily] Perfecting Your Howl & [35 Daily] The Call of the Pack
- [35 Daily] Punting Season & [35 Daily] Echoes of Nemesis
- [35 Daily] Those Bears Up There & [35 Daily] Nature's Blessing
- One of these quests is also offered daily:
- [35 Daily] Rage Against the Flames
- [35 Daily] Supplies for the Other Side
- One set of quests from these five is offered daily:
- [35] Calling for Reinforcements (requires [Mark of the World Tree] x20)
Patch changes
Patch 4.2.0 (2011-06-28): Added.