Sepulcher of the First Ones
- Not to be confused with the Sepulcher (a town in Silverpine Forest) or the Sepulcher of Knowledge (a library in Maldraxxus).
| Sepulcher of the First Ones | |||||||
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| Location | Zereth Mortis | ||||||
| Race(s) |
   Mawsworn Broker Constellar | ||||||
| End boss |
 The Jailer | ||||||
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| Type | Raid | ||||||
| Level | 60 | ||||||
| Player limit | 10 - 30 | ||||||
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The Sepulcher of the First Ones is the final raid instance of the Shadowlands expansion, located east of Zereth Mortis. It is an ancient place of power, containing secrets of the eponymous First Ones that the Jailer seeks to use to rewrite the rules of the universe.[1]
Background
The Sepulcher is a place that should not be able to exist according to the laws of physics as they are known on Azeroth.[1] Prior to the Jailer's attack, the Sepulcher's location was a closely guarded secret. The attendants of Korthia were forbidden from discussing it, even with allies.[2]
Long ago, the Jailer sought to unmake the balance of the cosmos[3] and tried to claim the sigils of the other Eternal Ones, believing that they were keys to forbidden knowledge[4] locked within the Sepulcher that would allow him to unravel the cosmos.[3] The Primus believed that if the Jailer obtained all five sigils, nothing would be able to stop him from reaching the Sepulcher.[5][6] The Primus was eventually proven right, when the Jailer managed to collect all five sigils and opened a portal to Zereth Mortis from Oribos.[7][8]
The brokers of Cartel Ba[9] and Cartel Al have also been looking for the Sepulcher.[10] The Al outbid Cartel Ta on leading an expedition to search for the Sepulcher. The mission was believed to have ended in failure,[11] but in reality, the seekers found Zereth Mortis and became the Enlightened.[1]
Adventure Guide
The Jailer has breached the Sepulcher, the mysterious heart of the Shadowlands. Should he control its primordial power, he will reshape the cosmos with Death at the fore. As Zovaal prepares to dominate reality, champions of Azeroth charge forth to stop him. Will their resolve outmatch his?
Geography
Maps and subregions
Subregions
Dungeon Denizens
Bosses and encounters
- Ephemeral Plains
The essence of creation is being devoured. If left unchecked, reality will collapse.
- Cornerstone of Creation
Lihuvim fights a losing battle against domination. Unless saved, the keeper's power will become the Jailer's.
- Domination's Grasp
Zovaal's greatest followers have destroyed millions of civilations[sic]. Will they now unmake the universe?
- The Grand Design
Zovaal sits on the cusp of ultimate victory. Unless stopped, the cosmos will succumb to his power.
NPCs, bosses and monsters
Opening dates
To queue for Raid Finder wings, an average item level of 220 is required.
| Date opened | Mode | Wing/Bosses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 March 2022 | Normal/Heroic | First 8 bosses available |
| 8 March 2022 | Raid Finder/Normal/Heroic/Mythic | Remaining bosses from Normal and Heroic available, Raid Finder Ephemeral Plains, Mythic unlocked |
| 22 March 2022 | Raid Finder | Cornerstone of Creation |
| 5 April 2022 | Raid Finder | Domination's Grasp |
| 19 April 2022 | Raid Finder |  [The Grand Design]
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Getting there
Gaining full access to the Ancient Translocator is unlocked from 
[60] The Pilgrimage Ends, as part of the fourth chapter of 
[Secrets of the First Ones].
Achievements
[Sepulcher of the First Ones]
- [Heroic: Sepulcher of the First Ones]
- [Mythic: Sepulcher of the First Ones]
- [Glory of the Sepulcher Raider]
- [Sepulcher of the First Ones Guild Run]
- [Heroic Sepulcher of the First Ones Guild Run]
Loot
Items in the raid drop at two item levels per difficulty: the first eight bosses drop at one item level, and the last three drop at a higher item level.
| Difficulty | First eight | Last three |
|---|---|---|
| Raid Finder | 239 | 246 |
| Normal | 252 | 259 |
| Heroic | 265 | 272 |
| Mythic | 278 | 285 |
Beyond the normal item drops, there are a handful of unique items or item effects that are found in the raid.
| Item | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
 [Gavel of the First Arbiter] |
The Jailer | Two-hand mace, special effect |
 [Sepulcher's Savior] |
Vigilant Guardian | Shield with special effect |
 [Antumbra, Shadow of the Cosmos] |
Rygelon | Intellect dagger with special effect |
 [Genesis Lathe] |
Lihuvim | Intellect mace with special effect |
 [Soulwarped Seal of Menethil] |
Anduin Wrynn | Death knight ring |
 [Soulwarped Seal of Wrynn] |
Anduin Wrynn | Priest ring |
 [Fractal Cypher of the Zereth Overseer] |
The Jailer | Unique mount |
Solo walkthrough
Mount up and run east. Aggoring the Vigilant Custodian starts the Vigilant Guardian encounter. Focus the boss and cleave down the adds that run up. No need to change target to pick them off unless they're getting annoying. Push through all the trash in the hall to reach the Ancient Translocator. If the skip has been unlocked, speak with Bolvar then take the translocator to Anduin's platform at Domination's Grasp. Otherwise, choose the southernmost location at Ephemeral Plains Alpha. If Taskmaster Xy'pro is around, take it out for +60 Enlightened rep and 300 
[Cosmic Flux]. Head southwest into the Devouring Pit and clear out all the enemies to spawn Skolex.
STAY IN MELEE RANGE OF SKOLEX. Otherwise, just get out of the frontal and the swirlies and nuke it down. Head clockwise around the area to reach Artificer Xy'mox. Ignore the other platforms and just nuke Xy'mox until he goes immune and spawns adds. Clear out the adds, get back to Xy'mox. Rinse and repeat until he's dead.
Head southwest from Xy'mox's arena toward Halondrus on the Shimmering Cliffs. Though it looks like the big glowy gate won't open, run up to it and it'll clear the way. All of the trash can be skipped except for the two Ancient Guardians blocking the path. While Halondus isn't moving, make sure to stay in melee range. While the mechanical is moving, stay near it. The loot chest is at the far end of the Shimmering Cliffs, regardless of where Halondrus dies, alongside the flight path.
Fly to Genesis Cradle Alpha, mount up, and head northeast to Dausegne. All the trash can be skipped. Focus down Domination Cores. Keep near the center of the arena as the Staggering Barrage is a multi-stage knockback. Jump over the rings and don't get hit by the frontal.
Once Dausegne is down, mount up and keep heading northeast to the Endless Foundry. All this trash can be skipped too. Clear out all the Unmade Stewards to start the Prototype Pantheon encounter. Save cooldowns for the final phase when all four are out. Their health isn't linked, so try to keep them roughly even as they all have to die at the same time. As soon as one of the two active bosses reaches 40% they will both leave and advance the phase. Don't get hit by the Prototype of Duty's Pinning Volley as it permanently stuns. All of the Necrotic Ritualists must die to stop the Necrotic Ritual from filling the arena.
Once they're all down, defeat the Sacred Matrix Automa in the next room to open the door to Lihuvim at Keeper's Bastion. Just focus the boss, letting any cleave damage handle the adds that spawn.
Fly to Domination's Grasp from the Ancient Translocator in Lihuvim's room. Don't get hit by Anduin Wrynn's Kingsmourne Hungers frontal. When the Remnant of a Fallen King spawns, swap targets to him and AoE down the Fiendish Souls. The souls have a point-blank AoE when they die, so kill them on the move. Take the Dominated Translocator to teleport to the Grand Design. Head clockwise (east, to the right) to head to the Lords of Dread in Dread Hall. The Overthrown Protector and Guardian (revealing Mal'Ganis and Kin'tessa) must be engaged, but the rest of the trash can be skipped.
Focus Kin'tessa while cleaving Mal'Ganis down, as her Horrifying Shadows will permanently stun if she casts it. The damage from Rampaging Swarm (caused by one of the bosses being dead) isn't enough to matter. The bosses will spawn Inchoate Shadows that do more damage the more health they have, but cannot be killed. Keep them low, but not at the expense of focusing Kin'tessa.
Take the Ancient Console back to Bolvar's location, and then head counterclockwise to the west down to Rygelon at the Blind Watcher. All the trash can be skipped. Don't let the adds hit the boss. When an add dies, run to it's location to head downstairs and try to destroy as many of the adds as possible. Pop a defensive if Rygelon gets to 100 energy and is still upstairs, as Massive Bang still hurts, but isn't an insta-kill.
Skip the trash outside Rygelon's room, but Kelmortos must be defeated to open the last door to the Heart of Eternity, where The Jailer awaits. Some mechanics are still important here. When he uses his Rune of Damnation, drop into one of the hexagonal holes in the arena with exactly one second left on the debuff. The character will have a rune over their head while this debuff is active. This will safely remove the debuff and pop a pillar out of the hole. Use the pillar to break line of sight when he casts Restless Domination, or else getting mind controlled will reset the encounter.
At 60% he will pull pillars out of all of the holes and do another Restless Domination cast. Keep the debuff in mind for the rest of the encounter, but otherwise just nuke the boss.
Narrative
Intro
- Firim says: The Sepulcher of the First Ones.
- Firim says: Within this sacred space, the very fabric of the afterlives is woven.
- Highlord Bolvar Fordragon says: Ebon Blade, hold here!
- Highlord Bolvar Fordragon says: The entrance lies ahead.
- Highlord Bolvar Fordragon says: Be wary! The defenses protecting the Sepulcher's secrets will be unlike any you have encountered before.
- Firim says: The mortal mind could never hope to comprehend its mysteries. But you must press onward and thwart the Jailer's treachery.
- Nearby defenses begin to energize.
Guardian of the First Ones
- Sensing intruders, Vigilant Guardian takes to the battlefield!
- Vigilant Guardian activates Volatile Materium to attack its enemies!
Post-Guardian
- Firim says: The way opens! Step carefully. Mortals were never meant to enter this sacred ground.
- Firim says: You will soon witness events that expand your understanding of existence.
- Firim says: Some may even unravel your sense of reality, sending you spiraling into insanity!
- Firim says: Let's not dawdle.
- Zovaal says: Your efforts are meaningless, mortals.
- Zovaal says: The pattern is flawed. Reality must be remade. I will see it done.
- Zovaal says: Death comes for the soul of your world.
- Highlord Bolvar Fordragon says: Mawsworn are dominating the automa! We will hold them here!
Subjugator Zeltoth
- Subjugator Zeltoth says: Do not interfere, mortal.
- Subjugator Zeltoth says: You fight a hopeless battle.
- Subjugator Zeltoth says: Your pain is our strength!
Defeat Subjugator Zeltoth
- Firim says: Hah! You have discovered an Ancient Translocator.
- Firim says: With it, you can access the sacred pattern and move through it.
- Firim says: The mysteries of this sepulcher are yours to unlock. I shall be taking extensive notes.
Dausegne
- Dausegne yells: His voice must prevail!
- Dausegne yells: Purifying chorus!
- Dausegne yells: Dissonant chord!
- Dausegne begins to cast [Staggering Barrage]
- Dausegne yells: Destructive coda!
- Dausegne yells: The pattern unfolds!
- Dausegne yells: The harmony will not be silenced!
- Dausegne yells: Destructive vibrato!
- Dausegne yells: The song... of the First Ones... must endure...
- Zovaal says: Futile. No power you possess can stop what is coming.
Post-Dasegne to Prototype Pantheon
- Lihuvim says: Aberrations offer potential. Further study is necessary.
- Lihuvim says: This outcome must be processed.
- Prototype of Duty says: More aberrations.
- Prototype of Absolution says: Their presence upsets the cycle.
- Prototype of War says: The pattern must be restored.
- Prototype of Renewal says: Their strength, harvested.
Prototype Pantheon
- Prototype of Duty yells: You know nothing of loyalty!
- Prototype of War yells: Focus. Strategy. Violence.
- The Prototype of Renewal and the Prototype of Absolution finish printing!
- Prototype of Absolution yells: Pride is your weakness.
- Prototype of Absolution yells: No absolution for you.
- Prototype of Absolution yells: My thirst will never be sated!
- Prototype of Absolution yells: The gravity of your sin falls upon you!
- The Prototype of Renewal summons a [Wild Stampede]!
- Prototype of Renewal yells: Beasts of the wild! Charge!
- The Prototype of Renewal sows [Withering Seeds] across the battlefield!
- Prototype of Absolution yells: Your pride is delicious.
- Prototype of Renewal yells: Your corpse shall feed my children.
- The Prototype Pantheon prepares for a final assault!
- Prototype of Absolution yells: Unburden yourself.
- Prototype of Duty yells: Kyrian! Protect me!
- Prototype of War yells: Flesh exists to rot.
- Prototype of Absolution yells: My thirst will never be sated!
- Prototype of Renewal yells: When my seeds wither, so shall you.
- The Prototype of War manifests a [Necrotic Ritual]!
- Prototype of Renewal yells: Nature cannot be conquered.
- Prototype of Absolution yells: Thrash in torment!
- Prototype of Duty yells: A kyrian's resolve is unbreakable!
- The Prototype of Renewal causes an [Animastorm]!
- Prototype of Renewal yells: Cower, mortals.
- Prototype of Duty yells: Nothing is sharper than a kyrian blade!
- Prototype of Duty assaults players with [Pinning Volley]!
- Prototype of Absolution yells: I will carve the sin from your flesh!
- Prototype of Duty yells: A kyrian's resolve is unbreakable!
- Prototype of Renewal yells: Cower, mortals.
- Prototype of Renewal yells: There is no shelter from nature's wrath!
- Prototype of Renewal yells: Nature cannot be conquered.
- Prototype of Duty yells: I fly... no... longer...
- Prototype of Renewal yells: The forest... must... endure...
- Prototype of War yells: My war... has ended...
- Prototype of Absolution yells: You will... answer for... your transgressions.
- Lihuvim says: Domination does not relent. Neither can we.
Lihuvim:
- Lihuvim says: Enter for further analysis.
- Lihuvim yells: There is much to be learned.
- Lihuvim yells: Reducing safe pathways.
- Lihuvim yells: These designs must be rigorously tested.
- Lihuvim yells: Deploying spatial hindrances.
- Lihuvim yells: Perhaps... if the combatants are shifted...
- Lihuvim says: Our songs will merge.
- Lihuvim says: Divinity, and the sacred pattern, are one.
- Firim says: Ah, you have discovered a Light Step Cypher.
- Firim says: If you discover another cypher that allows traversal, we may be able to reach the captive king.
Xy'mox
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: Maw Walker!? Is there no end to your incessant hounding!
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: I am past my breaking point!
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: Apologies, cherished one. It will only take a moment to deal with these intruders.
- Xy'mox calls in [The Cartel Elite]!
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: Reveal your secrets to me!
- Xy'mox calls in Xy Reinforcements as he deciphers the secrets of the Genesis Relic!
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: It is amusing how you stumble through space and time.
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: Huddle close, so you can die together!
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: Your agony amuses me.
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: Your destruction is unavoidable!
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: There is no limit to the wealth I can obtain!
- The Relic comes to life as Xy'mox channels into it, emanating Genesis Rings!
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: Ephemera is ubridled power!
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: You cannot even control where you stand!
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: You mortals cannot even bear a spark of my genius!
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: These stasis fields should keep you busy!
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: What wonders! I want more!
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: I wonder what effect folding space has on your flesh.
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: Your agony amuses me.
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: Wait... we can make a deal...
- Artificer Xy'mox yells: My dream... has died...
Halondrus
- Halondrus yells: The cycle is interrupted. Aberrations cannot be tolerated.
- Halondrus yells: Ephemeral excavation is underway.
- Halondrus yells: Focused obliteration is necessary.
- Halondrus yells: The ephemera is exhausted. The collection cycle continues.
- Halondrus enters [Relocation Form] and descends deeper into the caverns!
- Halondrus yells: Fragmentation is required.
- Halondrus yells: A necessary sacrifice.
- Halondrus yells: Ephemera collection ensues.
- Halondrus enters [Reclamation Form]!
- Halondrus yells: A significant hindrance.
- Halondrus yells: The ephemera is exhausted. The collection cycle continues.
- Halondrus enters [Relocation Form] and descends deeper into the caverns!
- Halondrus yells: Acceptable damage has been inflicted. My purpose resumes.
- Firim says: Use the cyphers you carry at the translocator to build an arc across this chasm.
- Highlord Bolvar Fordragon says: Ebon Blade, to me! We march to save the king!
Post Halondrus/Lihuvim to Anduin
- Zovaal says: It is done. The final chamber of the Sepulcher opens before me.
- Zovaal says: You were forged into a weapon to succeed where all others had failed. Now, one final purpose remains.
- Zovaal says: Annihilate those who oppose me... and sunder your final tether to mortality.
- Uther the Lightbringer says: The Jailer's hold is strong.
- Sylvanas Windrunner says: Our only hope is that Anduin's will proves stronger.
- Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: We must help him break free! I cannot fail again...
Anduin
- Anduin yells: Your reality ends here!
- Anduin yells: Break!
- Anduin yells: Darkness consumes Light!
- Anduin yells: There is no balance!
- Anduin yells: Kingsmourne hungers!
- Anduin yells: Your end has come!
- Anduin yells: Let... me... go...
- Uther the Lightbringer yells: Don't give up Anduin! We will not fail you!
- Anduin yells: Your existence was one failure after another, old man!
- Anduin yells: At Andorhal, you failed your kingdom and your prince.
- Anduin yells: Today, you fail not only the boy-king, but your entire world!
- Anduin yells: Terrors, arise and obey!
- Anduin yells: I feel... my soul... slipping away...
- Sylvanas Windrunner yells: Break his hold Anduin! The strength lies within you!
- Anduin yells: What do you know of strength, betrayer?
- Anduin yells: You lacked the strength to protect your people as you fell before Frostmourne.
- Anduin yells: You are weak, Windrunner. And the weak are made to serve.
- Anduin yells: Save... yourselves...
- Anduin yells: End... this...
- Anduin yells: Fall!
- Anduin yells: Kneel!
Upon defeating Anduin, a cinematic plays:
- With a swing from Kingsmourne, Anduin destroys the arcane barrier Jaina has erected for herself, Uther, and Sylvanas.
- Jailer/Anduin: Do you not understand? This one is bound to me.
- Anduin plunges Kingsmourne into the ground, releasing a cloud of black smoke that grows to envelop him. Sylvanas begins running toward him.
- Sylvanas: Anduin!
- Within the smoke, Anduin continues holding a shaky grip on Kingsmourne. The blue orb at the center of the blade glows intensely. The weapon starts to drain energy (seemingly his soul) from his face as the Jailer whispers to him.
- Jailer: Fulfill your final purpose: Annihilation. The fate of all who carry my blade.
- Suddenly, a glowing hand is placed on Anduin's left shoulder and the draining comes to a halt.
- Varian: My son.
- Trembling, Anduin looks up and gasps when he sees Varian standing on his left side.
- Varian: This blade does not belong to darkness. It was forged by valor.
- Another hand is placed on Anduin's right shoulder.
- Varok: And also...
- Anduin looks over and sees Varok Saurfang standing on his other side.
- Varok: by honor.
- Varian: Its legacy, and ours, are with you, even here.
- Varian and Varok kneel down on either side of Kingsmourne and stretch out an arm each to grasp Kingsmourne's hilt. Their hands fade away, leaving only Anduin's, now with a firm grip on the sword.
- Varok: Now, let it be finished.
- Anduin gathers his strength and, with a scream, splits Kingsmourne in half as the screen fades to white. On the other side, Anduin—color restored to his face and hair—kneels on the ground with the glowing halves of the sword, restored to Shalla'tor and Ellemayne, in his hands. His Domination armor fades away into smoke, leaving only his normal armor underneath. The energy orb that was contained in the sword, now released, hovers silently in front of him. Jaina kneels down behind Anduin and places a hand on his shoulder as he looks at the orb.
- Anduin: Arthas...
- Sylvanas and Uther walk up to the orb as well.
- Jaina: Is this all that remains of him?
- Uther: The last flicker of his scarred spirit, consumed in the forges of the Jailer.
- Sylvanas: No crown. No throne. Not even a soul left for judgement. I hated you, hunted you, and with each selfish act... became you. That is my burden to bear.
- She and Uther glance briefly at each other.
- Sylvanas: But your legacy... is at an end. Begone then, Arthas Menethil. May the last whisper of your name fade... and be forgotten.
- The four watch in silence as the orb shrinks and eventually fades away. Uther closes his eyes with a pained look on his face and Jaina lowers her head.
- Anduin Wrynn says: You fought... to save me. Thank you.
- Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: I would never give up on you, Anduin.
- Sylvanas Windrunner says: You need time to recover, but we must press on. The Jailer has reached the final chamber of the Sepulcher. He is perilously close to victory.
- Anduin Wrynn says: The consoles have been infused with Domination magic. They will subjugate anyone who tries to follow him.
- Uther the Lightbringer says: There must be a way.
- Firim says: The answer lies within the mysteries of the First Ones. Their secrets can guide our way forward... if forged by the proper hand.
Interacting with the Dominated Translocator:
Use the console?
Proceed.
Post-Anduin to Lords of Dread
- Firim says: We... we have arrived at the most sacred of places. The very heart of the cosmic pattern.
- Thrall says: The Jailer will try to dominate our minds. Are you certain we'll be able to resist his power?
- Firim says: Of course! Well, in theory. That is to say, without proper testing...
- Mal'Ganis yells: Your time is up!
- Mal'Ganis yells: You should have submitted.
- Kin'tessa yells: Survival is not an option.
- Kin'tessa yells: Terror shall claim you!
- Kin'tessa and Mal'Ganis keep swapping disguises while waiting for the Maw Walkers to arrive.
- Kin'tessa says: After eons, victory is within our grasp.
- Mal'Ganis says: At long last. The end of this wretched farce.
Lords of Dread
- Kin'tessa yells: I have toyed with you long enough.
- Mal'Ganis yells: The shadows hunger!
- Mal'Ganis yells: You cannot escape death!
- Kin'tessa yells: Horror grips you!
- Mal'Ganis begins to dissolve into a [Swarm of Decay]!
- Mal'Ganis yells: Fall to darkness!
- Mal'Ganis gains [Aura of Carrion]!
- Kin'tessa yells: Horror grips you!
- Kin'tessa yells: Let fear take control!
- Kin'tessa yells: You... deceived... me...
- Kin'tessa yells: I want...more... time...
- Mal'Ganis yells: The gloom rises!
- Mal'Ganis yells: The shadows hunger!
- Mal'Ganis yells: Well... played...
- Firim says: These cyphers changed when the Jailer's lackey was defeated. They appear to be a barrier encryption.
Interacting with the Ancient Console:
This console can take you back to the Grand Design.
- Proceed.
Rygelon
- Rygelon says: You are known to me, champions of Azeroth.
- Rygelon says: Your deeds have unbalanced the harmony of the cosmos.
- Rygelon says: For reality to endure, it must be remade. But you are nothing more than aberrations to be discarded.
- Rygelon yells: All possible outcomes result in your demise.
- Rygelon yells: Realities folding upon realities.
- Rygelon yells: Through Death will come Order.
- Rygelon casts [Manifest Cosmos]!
- Rygelon yells: Corruption will be eliminated.
- Rygelon yells: Cosmic collapse is inevitable.
- Rygelon yells: Through Death will come Order.
- Rygelon yells: Witness the fury of the cosmos!
- Rygelon begins to cast [Massive Bang]!
- Rygelon yells: There is no realm in which you can hide.
- Rygelon yells: You fail... to see... what is coming...
- Firim says: These cyphers describe an opening to the very heart of the Sepulcher.
- Firim says: The Jailer must be there.
Pre-Jailer
- Highlord Bolvar Fordragon says: The way is open. Prepare yourselves! The Jailer is sending his Mawsworn against us!
- Thrall says: We must hold them here! Champions, take the fight to the Jailer!
- Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: We'll give you as much time as we can! End this, now!
Jailer intro cinematic
- The players run into the Heart of Eternity, where the Jailer stands waiting in front of a globe of Azeroth, looking at the map of Northrend.
- Zovaal: Can your mortal minds fathom...
- Zovaal: how long I have waited?
- Zovaal: Every event set in motion.
- Zovaal: Every pawn put into play.
- The cutscene transitions to a pre-rendered cinematic, opening with a shot of Icecrown Citadel below the shattered sky.
- Zovaal: All to claim the power slumbering within your world.
- The camera slowly pans down below ground to the Forge of Souls.
- Zovaal: The soul of Azeroth, wounded, vulnerable, yet teeming with potential.
- The dormant soul grinders light up and start spinning rapidly. The camera changes to a shot of the Spire, lit up by a yellow glow from the bottom of the citadel. Suddenly, a massive beam of Azerite energy shoots up along the Spire, out of the top of the citadel, and into the top of the Sanctum of Domination looming in the rift above.
- Zovaal: Potential that I will use to eradicate this flawed reality.
- The cinematic transitions back to an in-game cutscene. The Jailer turns away from the beam of Azerite shooting into the chamber, turning to face the players and materializing his hammer in his hand.
- Zovaal: Death claims the soul of your world. Now bear witness, mortals, to eternity's end.
The Jailer
- The Jailer yells: I will claim what is mine!
- The Jailer yells: Break!
- The Jailer yells: There is no escape.
- The Jailer yells: You cannot withstand my power!
- The Jailer yells: Your fate is sealed.
- The Jailer begins casting [Relentless Domination]!
- The Jailer yells: My will dominates all.
- The Jailer yells: The power of the First Ones is now mine to wield.
- The Jailer yells: The pattern submits to my power!
- The Jailer yells: Reality crumbles.
- The Jailer yells: Rupture!
- The Jailer yells: For uncounted ages I plotted to break this flawed cycle. To forge a new cosmos... dominated under my will.
- The Jailer yells: The soul of your world defies me?! No matter. It cannot save you.
- The Jailer yells: As Azeroth bleeds, its suffering will shape my new reality!
- The Jailer yells: Fall to ruin.
- The Jailer yells: You are dust.
- The Jailer yells: Decimation!
Post-Jailer
- The Jailer falls to his knees and grunts in pain as the visor on his helmet starts to melt away like smoke. Images briefly flash by of the rift above Icecrown Citadel and the triumphant Jailer in the Crucible after the death of the Arbiter.
- Zovaal: This must not be...
- The screen flashes to white and changes to showing a foggy memory of a chained Zovaal—not yet covered in Domination runes—being put on trial in the Crucible. The camera shifts to showing his point of view, looking up at Kyrestia the Firstborne.
- Kyrestia: You have betrayed your duty as Arbiter, and shall be bound forevermore.
- In the Heart of Eternity, Zovaal twists on the ground as more of his armor melts away. In the memory, the Winter Queen pronounces her judgment.
- Winter Queen: Your madness has threatened the cycle of life and death entire.
- Zovaal's skin starts melting away from his chest, hand, and face as well, gradually reverting to a lifeless metallic vessel. In the memory, Denathrius stretches down an open hand to Zovaal, then closes it into a fist.
- Denathrius: You could have sought another way, brother. Imagine what we could have accomplished together.
- The camera shifts to showing Zovaal from above, shackled on the ground as the shadow of the Primus looms over him from off-screen.
- The Primus: Why, Zovaal? What drove you to this end?
- Zovaal strains against his chains and looks up at the Primus. As he speaks, his facial expression changes from one of angry defiance to one resembling concern.
- Zovaal: You preserve that which is doomed. A cosmos divided will not survive what is to come.
- The camera shifts back to the Heart of Eternity, where the modern-day Zovaal finishes his own sentence, speaking the last three words as his final ones while the light fades from the eyes of his now lifeless vessel. The sigil lodged in the hole at the center of his chest loses its light, fading into an inert orb. On Azeroth, the light beam shooting up from Icecrown disappears while the rift above rapidly closes until the sky is once again intact.
Notes
- The Sepulcher of the First Ones marks the return of class-specific tier sets, being the first raid to feature them since Antorus, the Burning Throne in Legion.[1]
Gallery
Tier sets from the Sepulcher of the First Ones.
Tier set concept art.
Concept exploration for the Sepulcher's exterior.
Concept art of "Progenitor raid" obelisks being overtaken by Domination.
Videos
Patch changes
Patch 9.2.0 (2022-02-22): Added.
References
- ^ a b c d World of Warcraft 2021-11-11. Eternity’s End – Developer Preview | World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. YouTube.
- ^ [60] Hooking Over
- ^ a b [60] Covenants Renewed
- ^ [60] Voices of the Eternal
- ^ [60] Secrets of the Vault
- ^ [60] Lost Records
- ^ Sylvanas Windrunner (tactics)#Post-cinematic dialogue
- ^ Lore Book: What Lies Ahead
- ^ Opulence Ba'hare#Quotes
- ^
[Cartel Al Incident Report]
- ^ World of Warcraft: Grimoire of the Shadowlands and Beyond, pg. 151
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