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Lord Jorach Ravenholdt TCG.jpg
Lord Jorach Ravenholdt and his assassins.
Main leader  Lord Jorach Ravenholdt
Secondary leaders  Winstone Wolfe
  Formerly  Wrathion
 Fahrad †
Race(s) HumanHuman Human
OrcOrc Orc
DwarfDwarf Dwarf
GnomeGnome Gnome
Blood elfBlood elf Blood elf
Night elfNight elf Night elf
  Formerly Black dragon Black dragon
Character classes Assassin, Thief, Rogue, Infiltrator, Mage
Base of operations Ravenholdt Manor, Hall of Shadows
Theater of operations Azeroth
Language(s) Common, Various languages
Affiliation Uncrowned, Independent
Status Active

“All who wish to hone their skills as assassins and thieves are welcome in Ravenholdt Manor.”

— Lord Jorach Ravenholdt[1]

Ravenholdt (also known as the Assassin's League) is a guild of thieves and assassins led by Lord Jorach Ravenholdt, which welcomes only those of extraordinary prowess into its fold. Their headquarters is the Ravenholdt Manor located in the Alterac Mountains,[77.5, 29.0] where outsiders are not really welcome,[2] as making it out of there without a blade in the back or poison in the veins would be considered an accomplishment.[3] The guild has been in conflict for years with the criminal organization known as the Syndicate.

At the time of the third invasion of Azeroth, the Assassin's League joined the ranks of the Uncrowned to fight the Burning Legion, with their leader Lord Ravenholdt at the head of the rogue order.

They are a rogue-oriented faction that primarily features in the Fangs of the Father questline. Prior to Cataclysm, the manor was involved in many of the rogue's class quests and provided an introduction to the [Detect Traps] ability.

History

The Ravenholdt Manor in Alterac Mountains.

Many years before the events of World of Warcraft, members of the Blackrock clan stole the  [Horns of Nez'ra] from Ravenholdt.[4]

With the rise of the Syndicate, Ravenholdt became entrenched in a battle with them for years, as what they lack in skill they make up for in numbers, making it impossible to kill them off fast enough to have any noticeable impact on their numbers.[5] At some point, the guild accepted SI:7's aid in routing out the Syndicate affliction, housing the base of operations out of Jorach Ravenholdt's manor.[6]

World of Warcraft

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In time, Ravenholdt found that the best way to deal with the Syndicate was to pilfer their emblems, as once it is stolen, the shamed member is 'dealt' with internally. Consequently, they hired rogue adventurers to regularly steal emblems from their enemies across the region.[5]

At some point, Ravenholdt took an interest in promising rogue adventurers, who later received a letter from Grand Master Fahrad inviting them to become disciples of Lord Ravenholdt and members of the Assassin's League. Their first task was to find the hidden Ravenholdt Manor in the mountains above the Hillsbrad Foothills, and to bring them the  [Seal of Ravenholdt] attached to the letter. In the tunnel leading to the manor, the aspiring assassins had to pass the "Rite of Cunning" by using their [Detect Traps] ability to see a warning sign urging them not to open a chest found there. Those who failed were attacked by Milton Beats.[7]

After being stolen by some thieves, whom his assassins had eliminated, Lord Jorach Ravenholdt summoned a promising rogue adventurer through their rogue trainers in order to retrieve his  [Sealed Azure Bag] sold to some Timbermaw Shaman in Azshara.[8] He then sent them to ask help from Archmage Xylem in his tower in order to remove the enchantment on the bag.[9]

As his rogues needed to hone their lockpicking skills, Grand Master Fahrad asked adventurers to bring him heavy junkboxes in exchange for some of the finest throwing knives known to roguekind.[10]

After he had searched across continents and oceans, Arantir discovered that the horns of the Demon Prince Nez'ra were in possession of the Blackrock orcs in Redridge Mountains. He later instructed a rogue adventurer to kill any orcs they encountered, promising that their name would be known to Ravenholdt if they brought back the artifact.[4]

At some point, Lord Jorach Ravenholdt tasked Dirk Thunderwood to track down a new and extremely effective poison compound that could be derived from the venom sacs of the inhabitants of Zul'Gurub and the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj. The dwarf enlisted the services of adventurers to bring him the venom sacs from Kurinnaxx and Venoxis.[11]

When the SI:7 lost five of its best field agents assigned on the Marris case, Ravenholdt refused to assist Mathias Shaw in his investigations on Nathanos Blightcaller.[12]

Cataclysm

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Wrathion and Grand Master Fahrad planning their attacks against the black dragonflight.

Following the Cataclysm, on the orders of Grand Master Rogue Fahrad, the Assassin's League stole Wrathion's egg from the red dragonflight at Vermillion Redoubt and brought it to Ravenholdt Manor. One of the infiltrators was killed during the mission, burned and nearly bitten in half by a red dragon.[13][14] When Mostrasz and a rogue adventurer arrived after following the tracks, the Ravenholdt agents were on high alert, and they had to sneak in the manor to avoid security. Inside they discovered that Wrathion eventually hatched and began operations to exterminate the remains of the black dragonflight. At this point, the rogue champion stopped serving the red dragonflight and began aiding Ravenholdt and the Black Prince.[15]

Their first target was Lord Hiram Creed, a black dragonkin disguised as an affluent Gilnean noble who manipulated a group of Gilnean humans and worgen named the Blackhowl in Gilneas City, secretly infecting them with his own draconic blood. According to Fahrad, he lost many of his best agents to get this information, and none were able to infiltrate the city after their discovery. The rogue champion was thus sent to assassinate the drakonid with the help of Zazzo Twinklefingers.[16]

Their second target was Nalice, formerly the representative of the black dragonflight at Wyrmrest Temple, their agents found her as the leader of the Blackwyrm Cult in the caverns beneath Karazhan.[17] With the help of Zazzo Twinklefingers,[18] the rogue champion was sent to destroy her and to bring back a vial of her blood.[19]

After Deathwing was defeated, the red dragonflight attacked Ravenholdt Manor to kill Wrathion. During the battle, the manor was burned, while Wrathion managed to survive and kill their leader Mostrasz, although many of the assassins were killed in the battle. After he rewarded the rogue champion with the legendary Fangs of the Father, Wrathion announced their final mission, to kill the last black dragon, the Grand Master Rogue himself. Despite Fahrad insisting that he was in control, the Old Gods' voices in his head forced him to attack the uncontrollable Black Prince, only to be killed by the rogue champion on the orders of Wrathion.[20] Winstone Wolfe replaced Fahrad as the collector of heavy junkboxes after his death.

Following their victory, Wrathion left the assassins of Ravenholdt behind to seek his destiny elsewhere, as he heard rumors of a new land "beyond the mists of the sea".[20]

Mists of Pandaria

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At the time of the Alliance-Horde war in Pandaria, the mage agent Zazzo Twinklefingers could be seen investigating the Pools of Purity's magical waters with a Blacktalon Agent.

According to Wrathion, his contacts among Ravenholdt told him that the Alliance 7th Legion and a considerable Horde invasion force were converging toward Pandaria's southern shores.[21]

Legion

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At the time of the third invasion of Azeroth, several members of the organization joined the Uncrowned in the Hall of Shadows, with their leader Lord Jorach Ravenholdt at the head of the rogue order. Following the Battle for Broken Shore, Jorach Ravenholdt came into contact with a rogue hero by sending a Ravenholdt Courier carrying a sealed letter, inviting them to join him alone and in complete discretion in the Hall of Shadows through his contact "Red" Jack Findle in the Glorious Goods of Dalaran. In the Chamber of Shadows, he met the rogue hero alongside the Council of Shadows and invited them to take their seat as the final Shadow, and help them lead the Uncrowned in their war against the Burning Legion.[22]

At some point, the Shadow sent his agents to recruit Winstone Wolfe at Ravenholdt Manor, so that he could continue the Order Hall researches for the Uncrowned.[23] For this mission, Lord Ravenholdt provided a sizeable sum of gold to entice Winstone Wolfe, and upon arriving, the rogues had to fight the wrathguard Valitos who was attacking the manor.[24]

During the Assault on Broken Shore, Arantir traveled to Deliverance Point where he fought the demons alongside the Armies of Legionfall.

Characteristics

A typical Ravenholdt sentry.

As one of the most elite assassin organizations on Azeroth, Ravenholdt has been shown to work with other rogue organizations such as SI:7,[6] Blacktalon,[25] and other groups through their contacts in the Uncrowned. Among them, Lord Jorach Ravenholdt is notably in contact with many rogue trainers across the world, being able to ask them for services if necessary.[8]

The Insignia of Ravenholdt is only given to those who have demonstrated mastery of the shadows and killed in service to Ravenholdt. Their stores notably include enchanted garments, which are reserved for rogues of exceptional skill and loyalty.[26] The Ravenholdt agents primarily wear dark-colored assassin outfits with masks, such as the Assassination Armor, the VanCleef's Battlegear set, and the Deathmantle armor.

The Ravenholdt Assassins are Lord Jorach Ravenholdt's personal guard, and are deployed from his manor whenever a "special" occasion demands it.[27]

At the Ravenholdt Manor, Master Kang is responsible for teaching combat techniques, ways of assassination, and battle strategies to the Ravenholdt agents at the training ground. The dwarf brothers Dirk and Smudge Thunderwood are in charge of producing poisons for the organization's members.[11] Zan Shivsproket is their specialty engineer and produces locks of adequate difficulty for the lowliest neophytes in the guild.[10] Laura Stern served as the recruiter for the Ravenholdt assassins in the Hall of Shadows.

According to Arantir, to deny Ravenholdt their artifacts would be to deny one's own existence.[4]

Members

Named
Unnamed
Formerly

Reputation

Ravenholdt is arguably one of the most difficult reputation grinds in the game, and reaching exalted was part of the criteria for the  [Insane in the Membrane] feat of strength. Reputation can be gained via quests, like the rogue-only Fangs of the Father questline (need the Dragon Soul raid instance done), and by killing members of the Syndicate. You can get up to 11999/12000 Honored by killing the NPCs. To get to revered and exalted, you need to complete the repeatable quest N [60] Junkboxes Needed.

Neutral Friendly Honored Revered Exalted Rep Notes
Quests ~3,225 9 Quests
Repeatable Quest 75 Heavy Junkboxes x5
Mobs
Members of the Syndicate
 5 Caps at 11999/12000

Anyone can do N [60] Junkboxes Needed, but a rogue will be required to pickpocket the Heavy Junkboxes. Good locations for pickpocketing them are Blackrock Spire and Burning Steppes. In return you will receive  [Dusksteel Throwing Knife] and 75 reputation with Ravenholdt (82.5 if you are human) and lose 75 reputation with the Syndicate. See Farming Heavy Junkboxes for a more in-depth guide.

Members of the Syndicate can be found in the following locations:

The maximum number of items that would be needed for the repeatable quests (without any reputation-gaining enhancements) would be:

Component Friendly Honored Revered Exalted Totals
Junkboxes Needed 200 400 800 1,400 2,800

Recognition

Ravenholdt Assassin

There is no physical reward for improving Ravenholdt reputation, such as gear or access to new quests. However, after improving a character's standing within the faction, the guards and assassins around Ravenholdt Manor will behave differently towards the player, from hinting they wish to stab the player with a knife to eventually rejoicing at the player's presence.

Rep neutral icon 18x18.png Neutral

Ravenholdt Guards

  • Ravenholdt Manor does not recognize you, <class>.
  • Brash. Master Ravenholdt does not like brash.
  • Watch your back, stranger.

Ravenholdt Assassins

  • Making it out of here without a blade in your back or poison in your veins would be an accomplishment.
  • You dare set foot inside Ravenholdt Manor, worm? <Rude Emote Towards Player>

Rep friendly icon 18x18.png Friendly

Ravenholdt Guards

  • Greetings, <class>. Have you spoken with Fahrad yet?
  • Its is good to see you again, <name>.
  • The Syndicate is made up of a bunch of hacks – disorganized, unskilled, and lazy…

Ravenholdt Assassins

  • You should talk to Winstone. I hear he’s looking for thieves with your skill.
  • You’re shaping up nicely, <name>. I’ve heard good things…

Rep honored icon 18x18.png Honored

Ravenholdt Guards

  • An honor to see you again, <name>.
  • I believe Simone was looking for you earlier, <name>. Have you spoken with her yet?
  • You have truly grown more cunning, <name>.

Ravenholdt Assassins

  • I really envy you, <name>. You do amazing work.
  • Marvelous. Simply marvelous. You are an inspiration to us all, <name>.

Rep revered icon 18x18.png Revered

Ravenholdt Guards

  • Tales of your heroics are heard throughout Ravenholdt Manor, Master <name>.
  • Your presence steels our nerves, Master <name>.
  • Master <name>! Master Kang has been asking about you! Perhaps it is your time!

Ravenholdt Assassin

  • Your time has come, <name>. Master Kang awaits...
  • And to think, one day you might be the one that stories of legend are about!

Rep exalted icon 18x18.png Exalted

Items

In the RPG

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The Shadowcraft Armor was generated by the Ravenholdt Assassin League's most highly-respected master craftsmen and is worn by the league's most elite, lethal agents.[28]

Notes and trivia

Gallery

References

 
  1. ^ World of Warcraft Trading Card Game: Scourgewar. Blizzard Entertainment. 212: Lord Jorach Ravenholdt.
  2. ^ Ravenholdt Guard dialogues to non-rogues
  3. ^ Ravenholdt Assassin dialogues to non-rogues
  4. ^ a b c A Rogue [22] Horns of Nez'ra
  5. ^ a b N Rogue [60] Syndicate Emblems
  6. ^ a b World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms, pg. 71
  7. ^ a b N Rogue [24] The Manor, Ravenholdt
  8. ^ a b N Rogue [52] A Simple Request
  9. ^ N Rogue [52] Sealed Azure Bag
  10. ^ a b N [60] Junkboxes Needed
  11. ^ a b N [60R] The Perfect Poison
  12. ^ A [60G] Honor the Dead
  13. ^ a b N Rogue [35] A Hidden Message
  14. ^ a b N Rogue [35] To Ravenholdt
  15. ^ N Rogue [35] To Catch a Thief
  16. ^ N Rogue [35] Assassinate Creed
  17. ^ N Rogue [35] Cluster Clutch
  18. ^ N Rogue [35] Our Man in Karazhan
  19. ^ N Rogue [35] Blood of the Betrayer
  20. ^ a b Cataclysm Recap Video: Legendary Rogue (Part IV of IV)
  21. ^ N [90] Incoming...
  22. ^ N Rogue [10-45] Call of The Uncrowned
  23. ^ N Rogue [45] Further Advancement
  24. ^ Campaign The Big Bad Wolfe
  25. ^ Zazzo Twinklefingers#Quotes
  26. ^ N Rogue [52D] The Azure Key
  27. ^ Class Hall followers#Rogue
  28. ^ More Magic and Mayhem, pg. 151
  29. ^ File:Chronicle2 Eastern Kingdoms Before the First War.jpg
  30. ^ B [80] The Source Revealed

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