Into the Oculus

Into the Oculus
Start	Archmage Khadgar
End	Archmage Khadgar
Level	45 (Requires 45)
Category	Mage Campaign
Class	Mage
Experience	24,680
Rewards	Item level 825 Artifact relic Archmage  [Robes of Tirisgarde]  [Greater Glory of the Order] 5000 58 20
Previous	[45] The Might of the Tirisgarde   [45] When There's a Will, There's a Way
Next	[45] Champion: Meryl Felstorm   [45] Champion: Archmage Vargoth

Into the Oculus
Level: 45 (Requires 45)
Archmage Khadgar
Archmage Khadgar
XP: 24,680

Rewards:

Item level 825 Artifact relic
Archmage
 [Robes of Tirisgarde]
 [Greater Glory of the Order]
5000

58 20

Objectives

Talk to Archmage Khadgar when you are ready to travel to the Oculus.

• Complete the Oculus Scenario

Description

I fear Kathra'natir is behind the attack on Meryl. We have little time to act.

I suspect Archmage Vargoth's involvement is no coincidence. While it greatly pains me to destroy an archmage of his caliber and worse, someone I once called friend, we cannot permit his betrayal to stand unpunished.

It is time to follow him into the Oculus.

Rewards

You will be able to choose one of these rewards:

	[Arcanum of the Order]			[Heartbeat of the Order]
	[Fel Ward of the Order]			[Flame of the Order]
	[Icy Core of the Order]			[Light of the Order]
	[Iron Will of the Order]			[Prosperity of the Order]
	[Dusk of the Order]			[Gale Wind of the Order]

You shall be granted the title: Archmage

You will also receive: 58 20

[Robes of Tirisgarde]

[Greater Glory of the Order]

• 5000
• 24,680 XP

Progress

Have you gone to the Oculus yet?

Completion

You have done the unimaginable, <name>. We are all in your debt. I am proud to henceforth name you Archmage <name>!

Notes

Khadgar

Tell me when you are ready to go to the Oculus, <name>. I should be able to send you through its wards.

 I am ready.

Stage 1: Falling Skies

Repel the legion invasion by closing their portals and sending them back to the twisting nether.

• Kill 15 demons
• Destroy 5 legion portals

You will start out at the top center area of the Oculus (where Ley-Guardian Eregos would be if you were in the WotLK version). Amber Drakes, Emerald Drakes, and Ruby Drakes fight Dread Shriekers, Felguard Invaders, and Felfrozen Imps.

Deal with the demons and Legion Portals before taking the Arcane Portal to the Band of Transmutation. Make your way through the demons to close the Legion portal and then move on to the next ledge. Rinse and repeat.

Azure Ley-Whelps and Azure Inquisitors lie dead. Present are also Azure Spellbinders.

Stage 2: Center of Gravity

Use an arcane portal to travel to the center Band of Transmutation

• Take the portal to the center ring

Stage 3: Twisting in the Wind

Defeat the three legion magi imprisoning Archmage Vargoth.

• Kill Fel Magus Quorvir
• Kill Fel Magus Alyronia
• Kill Fel Magus Mordriss

The portal will deposit you near Fel Magus Mordriss, but far enough away that you won't aggro the eredar mob. It's here in the center of the band that you'll notice Archmage Vargoth floating in the center of the area, with the fel magi channeling fel energy into him.

Mordriss is the highest in level out of the three (at 114), but his health is also significantly lower. The other two should prove to be no challenge.

Archmage Vargoth says: You have my thanks! I had been hanging there for an eternity.

Stage 4: Archmage Vargoth

Talk to Archmage Vargoth

• Question Archmage Vargoth

All you need to do here is chat with him.

I am forever indebted to you, <name>.

 You have much to explain. Why have you betrayed us?

I would never betray our cause, <name>!

I was gathering notes on the Nightborne Soulstone when I was contacted by an emissary of the Empyrean Society. When I arrived at their enclave, our old nemesis Kathra'natir was waiting for me.

He has been in my head ever since, controlling my every word and action.

 I see. Is Kathra'natir behind the attack on Meryl?

Yes. It is Meryl he is after. He is using the Nightborne Soulstone and the power of the Nexus to drain Meryl of his power. Together you and I may be able to stop him.

He is still here, somewhere below. We must find him!

 That is quite a story. Let's go.

Stage 5: Grounded

Talk to Archmage Vargoth to teleport to ground level

• Talk to Archmage Vargoth to teleport

Archmage Vargoth says: We should head to ground level. Let me know when you are ready and I will teleport us there.

From this point on, he will follow and assist you.

Are you ready to teleport to the ground?

 I'm ready.

Stage 6: Stealth Philosophy

Find a way into the Nexus building

• Find a way into the Nexus building

Archmage Vargoth says: Kathra'natir is in the Nexus building. It appears to be heavily guarded! Perhaps we should use an Invisibility spell and walk right in.

Wait for an opening to appear between the patrolling groups of demons before using [Invisibility].

Archmage Vargoth says: Invisibility will not last long. Let's go!

Make a dash towards the building entrance. Once inside, follow the path ahead to continue to the next stage.

Archmage Vargoth says: We made it! Kathra'natir is inside just ahead.

Final Stage: The Soulstone's Power

Defeat Kathra'natir by imprisoning him inside the Nightborne Soulstone

• Use the Nightborne Soulstone when Kathra'natir is below 70% health

Archmage Vargoth says: There's the Nightborne Soulstone! He's using it against an image of Meryl...

Kathra'natir says: Did you really think you could defeat me, little mage? I am invincible!

The very first action to do here is [Spellsteal] Kathra'natir's Vampiric Aura, which will greatly increase your damage, haste, and grant 100% leech. As a result, the demon should only last long enough to cast Carrion Swarm once (which you should [Counterspell]).

Archmage Khadgar, Archmage Kalec, and Archmage Modera suddenly appear. They begin channeling Arcane Banish at Kathra'natir.

Archmage Khadgar says: Together we can defeat Kathra'natir! Use the Nightborne Soulstone while we hold him off!

The mage adventurer activates the Nightborne Soulstone. Kathra'natir is forcibly drawn inside the magical artifact.

Archmage Khadgar says: You have done it! Kathra'natir is safely imprisoned within the Nightborne Soulstone!

Archmage Kalec says: Well done, my mortal friend! We should bring that back to the Hall of the Guardian for safekeeping.

Archmage Modera says: I would not have thought it possible had I not witnessed it myself. Bravo!

Archmage Vargoth says: Thanks to you, a great weight has been lifted. Let us return to the Hall of the Guardian.

Use [Teleport: Hall of the Guardian] to leave the scenario. Approach Khadgar:

Archmage Vargoth says: It is sobering to think of how easily Kathra'natir subverted my will. Thanks to <name>'s hard work, I am free and he is not.

Meryl Felstorm says: <Name>! When you defeated Kathra'natir, I felt a great weight leave my mind!

Meryl Felstorm says: I have not been this well in an eternity. The Nightborne Soulstone has rendered Kathra'natir completely powerless. You have my utmost gratitude.

Archmage Khadgar says: I think our luck is changing for the better, old friend. With our newest Archmage and the might of the Tirisgarde, we will defeat the burning legion!

Esara Verrinde says: You are a shining example of the strength of the new Tirisgarde! To our newest Archmage, <name>!

Millhouse Manastorm says: Finally... the Nightborne Soulstone! All mine... I mean ours, of course!

Archmage Khadgar says: Unfortunately we will be unable to keep that promise, Millhouse. So long as the Soulstone serves as Kathra'natir's prison it is best left untouched. I'm sure there are plenty of other powerful artifacts out there for you to find!

Millhouse Manastorm says: Blast! I'm not your friend anymore.

Millhouse runs off to the nearby room.

Criteria of

•  [A Glorious Campaign]
  •  [A Heroic Campaign]
    •  [An Epic Campaign]
      •  [A Legendary Campaign]

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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