Daio the Decrepit (quest)

Daio the Decrepit
Start	Meryl Felstorm
End	Meryl Felstorm
Level	10-45
Category	Artifact
Class	Mage
Experience	15,050 (level 100)
Rewards	15 40
Previous	[10-45] Finding Ebonchill
Next	[10-45] The Mage Hunter

Daio the Decrepit
Level: 10-45
Meryl Felstorm
Meryl Felstorm
XP: 15,050 (level 100)

Rewards:

15 40

Objectives

Fly to the Tainted Scar in the Blasted Lands and get information from Daio the Decrepit.

• (Optional) Take the Portal to Karazhan
• Fly to the Tainted Scar and find Daio
• Speak with Daio
• Survive Daio's Challenge
• Get the  [Demon Stone]
•  [Blasted Lands Scroll] (provided)

Description

That text lists someone named Daio as being instrumental to the demonic ritual. They can't possibly mean Daio the Decrepit!

I never knew he was Kirin Tor. I only know him as an elderly warlock who trains young recruits in the infernal arts. This would certainly explain his change of occupation.

He most likely holds key information for this to work. Though retired, I believe he is still out in the Tainted Scar in the Blasted Lands. You should seek him out.

Rewards

You will receive:

• 15 40
• 15,050 XP

Progress

Well, what did Daio have to say?

Completion

Our order suffered a great loss that day. It is a shame we chose to hide it instead of study it.

You have another critical element to the ritual, and we are one step closer.

Notes

To reach the Tainted Scar, take the portal to Krasus' Landing from the Hall of the Guardian, then take the Karazhan portal from the Portrait Room in the center of Dalaran. Once at Karazhan, fly due south until you reach a demonic altar in the northern part of the Tainted Scar and speak with Daio.

You are certainly a long way from home, <race>.

 I have come to ask you about Arrexis and his ritual. I must face Balaadur and I need to get his attention.

Ah, that ritual. The one where Arrexis was dragged screaming into the Nether and his entire cadre of mages were slaughtered. The ritual that caused me to give up the arcane and begin my personal quest to understand demons and their fel energies.

Balaadur is extremely dangerous and you seem... young. Are you sure you are prepared?

 I have the aid of Meryl Felstorm and the spirit of Alodi, and we know what we face this time.

Balaadur and his minions have slain many mages over the years, they have perfected their craft. Before I help you with the ritual I will need to see your ability for myself. If you can face what I summon, I will give you the aid you require.

Are you prepared to face demons?

 I will face your demons, warlock.

Daio the Decrepit says: Very well! Let us begin. Perhaps something easy to start. A few imps, perhaps?

Daio summons a pack of seven Fiendish Tricksters. Use AoE spells to take them down quickly.

Daio the Decrepit says: Easily defeated, but deadly in large numbers. Perhaps something that hits a little harder...

Daio summons an Empowered Wrathguard. Use abilities like [Frostbolt] and [Frost Nova] to slow it down or freeze it to prevent it from getting in melee range of you.

Daio the Decrepit says: I expected no less from one who wields crippling ice magic. But how about a foe as skilled in spellcasting as yourself?

Daio summons an Eredar Mage. Avoid standing in its "Fel Flamestrike" ability.

Daio the Decrepit says: Well fought, but Balaadur has been hunting mages for untold ages. Facing him will require mastery of all of your abilities.

Daio the Decrepit says: For the final piece of the puzzle... a simple stone. A stone from Balaadur's realm, left here by chance during one of his many ambushes.

Daio places a  [Demon Stone] in your inventory.

Daio the Decrepit says: I gave Arrexis a piece so he could attune his ritual to demonic energies. You may have what remains of the stone. May it bring better luck to you.

If you haven't done so already, head to the Abandoned Kirin Tor Camp west of Karazhan for   [10-45] The Deadwind Site. Otherwise, use [Teleport: Hall of the Guardian] to return to Meryl.

Progression

1.   [10-45] Felstorm's Plea
2.   [10-45] The Dreadlord's Prize
3.   [10-45] A Mage's Weapon
4. Acquire the chosen artifact:
   • Arcane ( [Aluneth])
     1.   [10-45] Aluneth, Greatstaff of the Magna
     2.   [10-45] A New Threat
     3.   [10-45] A Forgotten Enemy
     4.   [10-45] Eyes of the Dragon
     5.   [10-45] Harnessing the Arcane
     6.   [10-45] Arcane Unleashed
     7.   [10-45] The Nexus Vault
   • Fire ( [Felo'melorn])
     1.   [10-45] An Unexpected Message
     2.   [10-45] The Path of Atonement
     3.   [10-45] The Frozen Flame
   • Frost ( [Ebonchill])
     1.   [10-45] Finding Ebonchill
     2. Complete all of:
        •   [10-45] The Deadwind Site
        •   [10-45] Daio the Decrepit
        •   [10-45] Alodi's Gems
     3.   [10-45] The Mage Hunter
5.   [10-45] The Champion's Return (arcane and fire)
6.   [10-45] The Great Akazamzarak
7.   [10-45] The Only Way to Travel
8.   [10-45] The Tirisgarde Reborn
9.   [10-45] A Conjuror's Duty
10.   [10-45] Growing Power
11.   [10-45] Rise, Champions
    •   [10-45] Champion: Archmage Kalec
    •   [10-45] Champion: Archmage Modera
12.   [10-45] Technical Wizardry
13.   [10-45] Archmage Omniara
14.   [10-45] Building Our Troops
15.   [10-45] Troops in the Field
16.   [10-45] Tech It Up A Notch
17.   [10-45] Ancient Magic
18.   [10-45] An Unexpected Visitor
19.   [10-45] A Covert Operation
20.   [10-45] Prepare To Be Assimilated
21.   [10-45] What Is Going On Here?
22. Complete both:
    •   [10-45] Some Knowledge Shouldn't Be Shared
    •   [10-45] The Next Level Has Arrived
23.   [10-45] Final Exit
24.   [10-45] Empyrean Society Report
25. Side quests:
    •   [10-45] Champion: Esara Verrinde
    •   [10-45] Champion: Ravandwyr
    •   [10-45] Recruiting Apprentices
26.   [10-45] The Council is in Session
27.   [10-45] Archmage Vargoth's Retreat
28.   [10-45] Following In His Footsteps

Level 45

1.   [45] Kalec's Plan
2. Side quests:
   •   [45] A Small Favor
     •   [45] The Proper Way of Things
       •   [45] Ari's Package
         •   [45D] Three Is a Lucky Number
           •   [45] Champion: Arcane Destroyer
3.   [45] Not A Toothless Dragon
4.   [45] The Enemy of My Enemy...
   • Side quest:   [45] More Than Just A Food Vendor
5.   [45] Impending Dooooooom!
6.   [45] A Terrible Loss
   •   [45] Champion: Millhouse Manastorm (optional)
7. Complete all of:
   •   [45D] Eye of Azshara: A Magical Affliction
     •   [45] The Might of the Tirisgarde
   •   [45] When There's a Will, There's a Way
8.   [45] Into the Oculus
   •   [45] Champion: Meryl Felstorm
     •   [45] A Hero's Weapon
   •   [45] Champion: Archmage Vargoth (optional)

Patch changes

• Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19): Added.
  

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