Ember Court

Ember Court
Main leader	Prince Renathal
Race(s)	Venthyr
Theater of operations	Sinfall, Revendreth
Affiliation	Venthyr Covenant
Status	Active
Quartermaster	Temel; Lady Rovinette; Lady Ilinca

"The Ember Court" redirects here. For the quest, see [60] The Ember Court.

The Ember Court was the event held by Prince Renathal before being banished to the Maw in order to sustain his influence in Revendreth. He is now re-establishing his court and inviting VIPs from Revendreth and beyond.^[1]

Description

A new court has opened in Revendreth, where Prince Renathal attempts to unite allies from across the Shadowlands and increase his covenant's influence.

Map of the Ember Court.

The Ember Court is both a weekly event that is the Covenant Feature of the Venthyr Covenant, a reputation faction gained through doing the event, and the topmost floor of Sinfall.

It is organized by Temel from the Spire of the Unseen Guests, and the party occupies the entirety of the topmost level of Sinfall.

The guest list is maintained by Lord Garridan, entertainment is organized by the dredger Hips, and refreshments provided by Picky Stefan from your first Court. Gaining reputation with the Ember Court unlocks further party organizing options, themes by Boot the Beaut and security by Watchmaster Boromod, purchased from Temel. Lady Ilinca also sells Ember Court related items. Increasing your reputation also unlocks one of the color tints for the Venthyr Covenant sets, purchased from Lady Rovinette.

Mechanics

The five categories of preferences are:

Cleanliness, ranging from Messy to Clean
Danger, ranging from Safe to Dangerous
Decadence, ranging from Humble to Decadent
Excitement, ranging from Relaxing to Exciting
Formality, ranging from Casual to Formal

Before entering the Ember Court, various NPCs allow you to select options to modify it from the onset, allowing for different events or quests within the instance to help with the preference bar. Each option must be unlocked through a quest, the expansion of options must be purchased from Temel, and every week one of these NPCs requires a quest before you can choose an option that always requires obtaining one reagent and 20-50 [Infused Ruby].

Note, that each selection grants both its default and the opposite, with a slight boost to the default from the onset of the scenario. For example, the Traditional decoration is +Dangerous because the candles cause fires, but if you put them out it grants +Safe.

The more NPCs you unlock, the more upgrades you obtain (Sanctum Upgrade or purchased upgrade), and the more selections you unlock, the more populated the Ember Court becomes, both instanced and uninstanced. For example, unlocking Stoneborn Reserves as an option places stoneborn statues and gargoyles all over the perimeter of Sinfall.

Different rewards are obtained at the end of each party depending on both your standing reputation with each RSVP Guest and their happiness levels. Each guest has a set of preferences that makes them happier, and going contrary to those preferences makes them unhappy.

The happiness spectrum ranges from Miserable, to Unhappy, to Uncomfortable, to Comfortable, to Happy, to Elated. Elated brings the most anima rewards, the most reputation gain for that guest, and the rarer rewards. In addition, you gain reputation for each guest you have present, where the more you have, the more you gain.

Options

Lord Garridan keeps the guest list. (Default)
Picky Stefan lets you select refreshments. (Default)

Tubbin's Tea Party grants +Relaxing and +Formal.( [60] Ember Court: Tubbins's Tea Party)

Theotar's ecclectic dredgers are famous for hosting wonderfully fancy tea parties. Enjoy the quiet, contemplative side of Revendreth's high society.

Divine Deserts grants +Messy and +Decadent.( [60] Ember Court: Divine Desserts)

Delight your guests with the best baking Bastion's chefs have to offer! Rarely seen in Revendreth, these treats are as exotic as they are beautiful.

Mushroom Surprise grants +Dangerous and +Humble. ( [Staff: Waiters], [60] Ember Court: Mushroom Surprise!)

Live on the edge with massive platters of odd-smelling and alarmingly unlabeled fungi from all across the Shadowlands. How mysterious!

Hips lets you select entertainment. (Default)

Atoning Rituals grants +Humble and +Formal.( [60] Ember Court: Atoning Rituals)

Helping souls along their journey toward atonement is Revendreth's most timeless court activity. The Accuser will be happy to oblige.

Glimpse of the Wilds grants +Clean and +Safe. ( [60] Ember Court: Glimpse of the Wilds)

The wild beasts of Ardenweald are difficult to subdue, but would provide a memorable spectacle for our guests to observe.

Lost Chalice Band grants +Decadent and +Exciting. ( [Staff: Stage Crew], [60] Ember Court: Lost Chalice Band)

The music of the Lost Chalice Band is transcendent! Souls don't typically perform at courts, but they are worth making an exception for.

Boot the Beaut lets you select decorations. ( [Building: Dredger Pool])

Traditional grants +Clean and +Dangerous. ( [60] Ember Court: Traditional)

Keep it classic with the traditional venthyr aesthetic of lit candles and decorative stone fiends.

Mortal Reminders grants +Relaxing and +Casual.( [60] Ember Court: Mortal Reminders)

Reflect back on the many different paths that led each soul to Revendreth, with decorations from the realm of mortals.

Mystery Mirrors grants +Safe and +Exciting ( [Staff: Dredger Decorators], [60] Ember Court: Mystery Mirrors)

Surprise your guests with a myriad of mirrors connecting to unknown places throughout Revendreth and beyond.

Watchmaster Boromod lets you select security. ( [Building: Guardhouse])

Venthyr Volunteers grants +Dangerous and +Exciting.( [60] Ember Court: Venthyr Volunteers)

We may be few in number, but the bravest among us will always rise to meet approaching enemies.

Stoneborn Reserves grants +Safe and +Decadent. ( [60] Ember Court: Stoneborn Reserves)

It is expensive to maintain a standing army of stoneborn, but we could activate them for this court to give our guests extra peace of mind.

Maldraxxian Army grants +Messy and +Casual ( [Staff: Bouncers], [60] Ember Court: Maldraxxus Army)

The Maldraxxian army is unmatched across the Shadowlands in military training, effective weaponry, and disgusting messes.

Sanctum Upgrades

Rank	Cost	Reward
Rank 1: A New Court	1000 [Reservoir Anima] 1 [Redeemed Soul] 1 hour	Re-establish the Ember Court, and start on a journey to restore it to its former glory. Help Theotar build this new court that will expand the influence of the Venthyr covenant across Revendreth and beyond.
Rank 2: Homegrown Help	5000 [Reservoir Anima] 8 [Redeemed Soul] 12 hours	Influence more anima into the restoration of the Ember Court. You will now be able to create a dredger butler to assist you in hosting the Ember Court.
Rank 3: Court Influencer	10000 [Reservoir Anima] 22 [Redeemed Soul] 1 day	Increase the capacity for guests within the Ember Court. Now you can expand the guest list, allowing you to invite a third guest to each Ember Court. Increasing your options for earning unique rewards from your guests.
Rank 4: Discerning Taste	12000 [Reservoir Anima] 40 [Redeemed Soul] 1 day	This infusion of anima continues to build upon the Ember Court's growing reputation. Attract the attention of even the most discerning guests, allowing you to invite a fourth guest to each Ember Court. This expands further your opportunities for earning the respect of our guests.
Rank 5: The Professionals	15000 [Reservoir Anima] 40 [Redeemed Soul] 1 day	The Ember Court reaches its full potential, and it's weekly parties are now the talk of all the realms. You are now able to hire five specialist staff who will help you foster the perfect atmosphere in each and every Ember Court event. This gives you the best opportunity yet to earn the best rewards your guests have to offer.

The Dredger Butler pet can be customized.^[2]

The Professionals unlocks the following^[3]:

Breakfist down in the dredger pools can adjust Cleanliness.
Crooked Crick in the refreshments area can adjust Decadence.
Lady Ilinca in the embassy area can adjust Formality.
Cosmin the Illusionist on stage can adjust Excitement.
Wing Commander Vulpek at the front gates can adjust Danger.

RSVP guest possibilities

Invitation slot	Guest	Preferences	Rewards
1	Cryptkeeper Kassir Stubborn and principled, Cryptkeeper Kassir will always fight for what he believes in. We must ensure that he continues to believe in us. [60] RSVP: Cryptkeeper Kassir [60] Cryptkeeper Kassir's Best Friend	Formal	[Ember Court Barrier] [Crypt Keeper's Vessel] Atonement Key [Kassir's Crypt Mantle] [A Proper Soiree: A detailed account of Venthyr Etiquette by Theotar]
1	Plague Deviser Marileth His experiments may be messy, but Maldraxxus's master slime scientist always finds a solution. [60] RSVP: Plague Deviser Marileth [60] Plague Deviser Marileth's Best Friend	Messy	[Fluorescent Slime Sample] [Slightly Irradiated Slime Sample] [Hyper-Reactive Slime Sample] [Spineforged Tenderizer]
1	Choofa Choofa and his friends are party animals, in every meaning of the phrase. [60] RSVP: Choofa [60] Choofa's Best Friend	Exciting	[Bulging Collection of Random Bits] [Elderwood Gavel] [Treecorn] [Nightwillow Barb]
1	Sika This single remarkable steward keeps all of Bastion operational. She deserves a break, but will need to be convinced to take one. [60] RSVP: Sika [60] Sika's Best Friend	Clean	A Gushing Thank You on Formal Parchment [Cupbearer's Claymore] Tranquil's Censor [Sika's Rare Ore Pouch] [Anima-Infused Water]
2	Stonehead Our simple-minded friend to the south controls access to the Ember Ward. He would certainly love to attend court with his "best bud." [60] RSVP: Stonehead [60] Stonehead's Best Friend	Casual	[Stonewing Halberd] [Pouch of Shinies]
2	Droman Aliothe The great bear Aliothe is a wild god, but she is not primitive. [60] RSVP: Droman Aliothe [60] Droman Aliothe's Best Friend	Relaxing	Claw Carved Thank You [Feast of Gluttonous Hedonism]
2	Grandmaster Vole Overseeing Maldraxxus's famous Theater of Pain is as time-consuming as it is lucrative. We'll need to make it worth his time to attend our court. [60] RSVP: Grandmaster Vole [60] Grandmaster Vole's Best Friend	Dangerous	[Marcel Mullby's Marker] [The Grandmaster's Voucher] [Marrowfused Claymore]
2	Kleia and Pelagos These soulbinds are strongest together, and their friends amongst the venthyr will be please to see them again. [60] RSVP: Kleia and Pelagos [60] Kleia and Pelagos's Best Friend	Humble	Pelegos's Thougtful Thank You Note
3	Rendle and Cudgelface Hard workers deserve appreciation. And few work harder for Sinfall than Rendle and Cudgelface [60] RSVP: Rendle and Cudgelface [60] Rendle and Cudgelface's Best Friend	Messy Relaxing	[Bloodfeaster Spiderling]
3	Alexandros Mograine The Ashbringer has spent lifetimes in war, never allowed his final rest. [60] RSVP: Alexandros Mograine [60] Alexandros Mograine's Best Friend	Safe Humble	[A Letter of Introduction, The Bonesmith] [Gruesome Flayedwing] [Marrowfused Shield]
3	Hunt-Captain Korayn Members of the Wild Hunt are known for their ferocity, not their manners. A fearsome fighter, Hunt-Captain Korayn has no patience for ceremony. [60] RSVP: Hunt-Captain Korayn [60] Hunt-Captain Korayn's Best Friend	Dangerous Casual	[Hard Boiled Gorm Egg] [Gorm Quiche Platter] [Orders to Gormsmith Cavina]
3	Polemarch Adrestes Always on duty, this stoic ascended must be ordered to have a good time, even at a party. [60] RSVP: Polemarch Adrestes [60] Polemarch Adrestes's Best Friend	Clean Formal	[A Short Letter to Forgelite Sophone]
4	The Countess As Revendreth's premier party host and socialist, the Countess has an outsized influence on public perception. [60] RSVP: The Countess [60] The Countess's Best Friend	Decadent Relaxing Formal	[The Countess's Parasol] [Decree: The Countess' Favor] [Decree: The Countess' Esteem] [Decree: The Countess' Boon]
4	Baroness Vashj This restless leader of the naga is watching and judging. [60] RSVP: Baroness Vashj [60] Baroness Vashj's Best Friend	Dangerous Decadent Exciting	[Decree: Baroness Vashj's Favor] [Decree: Baroness Vashj's Esteem] [Decree: Baroness Vashj's Boon] [Bonebound Tome] [Plaguelouse Larva]
4	Lady Moonberry A mercurial member of the Court of Night, Lady Moonberry is known for her tricks as well her influence. She not easily charmed. [60] RSVP: Lady Moonberry [60] Lady Moonberry's Best Friend	Messy Exciting Casual	[Decree: Lady Moonberry's Favor] [Decree: Lady Moonberry's Esteem] [Decree: Lady Moonberry's Boon]
4	Mikanikos As Forgelite Prime of Bastion, Mikanikos is always tinkering with new inventions. [60] RSVP: Mikanikos [60] Mikanikos's Best Friend	Clean Safe Humble	[Decree: Mikanikos's Favor] [Decree: Mikanikos's Esteem] [Decree: Mikanikos's Boon] [Cupbearer's Claymore]

All reward chests grant Ember Court reputation proportional to their happiness levels. They also grant grey items, anima, transmog appearances, mounts, and buffs that are either visual flavor or damage buffs that last for an hour or more.

Purchasable rewards

Temel

Reputation	Item	Cost
Friendly	[Building: Dredger Pool]	100 [Reservoir Anima]
Honored	Building: Guard House	100 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Staff: Stage Crew]	250
	[Staff: Waiters]	250
	[Leather Dredger Coif]	10 [Infused Ruby]
	[Altar of Accomplishment]	25 [Reservoir Anima]
Revered	[Staff: Bouncers]	250
	[Staff: Dredger Decorators]	250
	[Sinrunner Pony Reins]	55 [Infused Ruby]
	Battie's Pendant	250 [Polished Pet Charm]
Exalted	[Mantle of Court Blades]	1750 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Juvenile Dredbat Harness]	70 [Infused Ruby]
	[Silvertip Dredwing]	5000 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Letter of Note, Premier Party Planner]	85 [Infused Ruby]

Lady Rovinette

Reputation	Item	Cost
Friendly	[Court Death Shroud Boots]	1500 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Dread Sentinel's Court Greatboots]	1500 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Fearstalker's Court Sabatons]	1500 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Soulbreaker's Court Slippers]	1500 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Court Death Shroud Breeches]	1500 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Dread Sentinel's Court Legguards]	1500 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Fearstalker's Court Leggings]	1500 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Soulbreaker's Court Leggings]	1500 [Reservoir Anima]
Honored	[Court Death Shroud Bindings]	750 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Dread Sentinel's Court Vambraces]	750 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Fearstalker's Court Bracers]	750 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Soulbreaker's Court Wraps]	750 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Court Death Shroud Belt]	750 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Dread Sentinel's Court Girdle]	750 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Fearstalker's Court Belt]	750 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Soulbreaker's Court Sash]	750 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Court Death Shroud Vest]	2000 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Dread Sentinel's Court Chestplate]	2000 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Fearstalker's Court Hauberk]	2000 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Soulbreaker's Court Vestments]	2000 [Reservoir Anima]
Revered	[Court Death Shroud Gloves]	1500 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Dread Sentinel's Court Grips]	1500 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Fearstalker's Court Gauntlets]	1500 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Soulbreaker's Court Handwraps]	1500 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Court Death Shroud Spaulders]	2000 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Dread Sentinel's Court Spaulders]	2000 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Fearstalker's Court Monnion]	2000 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Soulbreaker's Court Mantle]	2000 [Reservoir Anima]
Exalted	[Court Death Shroud Cloak]	750 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Dread Sentinel's Court Cloak]	750 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Fearstalker's Court Cloak]	750 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Soulbreaker's Court Drape]	750 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Court Death Shroud Hood]	2000 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Dread Sentinel's Court Headgear]	2000 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Fearstalker's Court Helm]	2000 [Reservoir Anima]
	[Soulbreaker's Court Hood]	2000 [Reservoir Anima]

Lady Ilinca

Requirement	Item	Cost
Friendly	[Blank Invitation]	8 [Infused Ruby]
Friendly	[Invitation: Grandmaster Vole]
Honored	[Invitation: Choofa]
Best Friends with at least one guest	[Rally Bell]	25 [Reservoir Anima]
Best Friends with at least one guest	[Quill of Correspondence]	500

Achievements

Unlocking the items for the achievement Court Favors fills up the bookshelf behind Temel.

Notes

After reaching Best Friend status, the toy [Quill of Correspondence] lets the player write a letter to a random Best Friend, and the player receives a reply at the next reset. See the toy's page for all the letters.
The on-approach dialogue and gossip text changes based on friendship level; some appear to change only once (before Buddy vs Buddy or higher), others change two times (before Buddy, Buddy to Friend, Friend and higher).
Within the instance, the gossip for each guest never changes. However, the dialogue after the event depends on happiness levels, and some guests can trigger (inconsistently) special dialogue during the instance if they are very happy or very unhappy. Prince Renathal's ending speech and dialogue during the instance changes depending on theme levels.
Though in the uninstanced version the tower is named Spire of the Unseen Guests, the instanced version of the Ember Court retained its original alpha name, Spire of the Unseen Servants, until patch 9.1.5.
If the player tries to leave the Ember Court area during the instance, an Opportunistic Assassin stoneborn will kill the player.
The Hired Curators that appear once you unlock Mortal Reminders decorations belong to Cartel Ta.
Holiday specific changes
- During the Feast of Winter Veil, additional options are available near Theotar to boost your guests' happiness. You can offer them a toast, give them a gift, or even sing from a [Winter Veil Caroling Book].
- During the Lunar Festival, Naladu is seen in the Winter Court, giving you a buff.
- During Love is in the Air, Theotar once again provides happiness boosts.
- During Noblegarden, Theotar puts you on an egg hunt, where finding and turning in all four eggs gives you a buff, 300% friendship gains, five minutes extra time during the segment you are in (make sure to not turn it in during "Preparation"!), and bonus happiness for all guests.
- During Children's Week, Theotar's ward "Bubbins" appears next to Theotar and offers you a cosmetic parasol and a cooldown reducing buff tea.
- During Midsummer Fire Festival, there is a bonfire behind Theotar that can be lit for bonus happiness to all guests, and dredgers juggling lit torches all over the instance.
- During Brewfest, Theotar offers a selection of three experimental teas; trying them all gives 300% friendship gain increases and granting bonus happiness for all guests.
- During Hallow's End, Theotar gives you a Vision of Sire Denathrius to scare all present, granting bonus happiness to all guests.
- During Pilgrim's Bounty, Theotar offers a Neverending Feast that increases friendship gains with your guests and also increasing their happiness during the court.

Gallery

Have a very merry Feast of Winter Veil, right in the heart of festive Revendreth!
Naladu in Revendreth, atoning for his sins, recalling the Lunar Festival.
Share the love during Love Is In The Air with the Countess's paramour!
Find some eggs that Theotar has hidden around the court, painted by Revendreth's elite! Hop to it!
Theotar's ward Bubbins during Children's Week, given to him by the Accuser to cure his "ruffianism"!
A Midsummer bonfire behind Theotar, with two dredgers juggling lit torches!
The Mad Duke is incredibly excited for this holiday celebrating brewing "teas"!
The wicked witch of the Castle Ward Theotar has a Hallow's End scare planned for the guests!
Nothing is scarier than Sire Denathrius at the party!
Gluttony is notably not a sin of Revendreth, so enjoy Pilgrim's Bounty!