Tazavesh, the Veiled Market

Tazavesh, the Veiled Market
Race(s)	Broker
End boss	So'leah
Instance info
Type	Dungeon
Level	60
Player limit	5
Bosses
Zo'phex the Sentinel; The Grand Menagerie; Mailroom Mayhem; Myza's Oasis; So'azmi; Hylbrande; Timecap'n Hooktail; So'leah;	(lore); (lore); (lore); (lore); (lore); (lore); (lore); (lore);
	Loot

Tazavesh, the Veiled Market.

Tazavesh, the Veiled Market an eight-boss Mythic megadungeon set in a bazaar of the mysterious brokers, facing off against dastardly assassins, four-armed broker guards, an infinite dragon pirate, and other enemies as a wayward broker is chased down before she can unleash the might of a stolen artifact to realize her own designs.^[1] The elusive market is situated in the In-Between and changes location on a whim.^[2]

Tazavesh has a (small) open world area outside the dungeon, the Docks, which contains a few generic non-interactive NPCs.

Getting there

To unlock access to Tazavesh, players must complete a short quest chain starting in the Idyllia of Oribos:

[60] The Al'ley Cat of Oribos
[60] Things Best Kept Dark, [60] Insider Trading
[60] Seeking Smugglers
[60] Above My Station
[60] Dead Drop
[60] Coins for the Ferryman
[60] The Veiled Market
[60D] Tazavesh: Raiders of the Lost Artifact

After completing the quest chain, players will come across the broker flight master Ta'resarra that can be used to provide quick access going forward.

Hard mode

Tazavesh has a hidden "Hard" mode that makes the dungeon even tougher than normal. It can be accessed in the following way:

Purchase [Fraudulent Credentials] from the Questionable Trader shortly after the first boss.
Equip the credentials and speak to Au'manal in Myza's Oasis. He will give you the option to trade for [Passably-Forged Credentials].
After that, equip the newly obtained credentials and accept the quest.
[60D] Tazavesh: A Hard Bargain - Speaking with Fe'tajid with Broker disguise from the credentials as per the quest objectives activates the hard mode.

Future returns can use the [Passably-Forged Credentials] or the [Perfectly-Forged Credentials] to enable hard mode. If any of the items are lost, players can repeat the first two bullets above. In addition to the increased difficulty and some boss encounter changes, the loot rewards are increased by 7 item levels (233 ilvl during Shadowlands) from the base ilvl for Mythic at 226 and are tagged with "Priceless Mythic".

Defeating So'leah on hard mode difficulty is required for the [Fake It 'Til You Make It] achievement.

Adventure Guide

The ruthless cartel boss So'leah means to conduct a heist that spans the realms in order to claim Progenitor secrets. Her only opposition is the disgraced broker Al'dalil and his ragtag crew who must navigate the mysterious Veiled Market and stop So'leah before she claims this forbidden power.

Encounters

Zo'phex the Sentinel: To gain entry beyond the gilded gates of Tazavesh, all must pass the sentinel, Zo'phex. Obsessed with security, Zo'phex ensures any contraband is immediately incinerated along with anyone holding the offending items.
The Grand Menagerie: The Xy cartel "acquire" rare and valuable items to sell within their menagerie. Nothing is off-limits, exotic beasts, forbidden technology, even cursed artifacts are all on display. They guarantee to have your heart's desire, as long as you can pay the price.
Mailroom Mayhem: Something has gone wrong at the Primary Office for Sending Things (P.O.S.T.). Dimensional portals are scattering deliveries and the automation that runs the office is malfunctioning. If the chaos is not sorted soon, the city could go postal.
Myza's Oasis: The drinks are ethereal, the ambiance intoxicating, and the live performers may not leave that way if they fail to please the crowd. Within Tazavesh, this is the only neutral space where brokers from every cartel gather to deal in the shadows.
So'azmi: Among brokers who live by the blade, none match So'azmi's skill. Cartel So's lethal assassin, So'azmi is always perfecting his technique. As such, it gives him great pleasure to instruct his enemies in the art of fighting, before delivering his final stroke.
Hylbrande: Left to guard an ancient Titan artifact, its recent theft has awoken, Hylbrande, Sword of the Keepers. The only hope of escape is to dismantle the myriad of security protocols at Hylbrande's command or become permanent residents of the tomb.
Timecap'n Hooktail: Months of planning went down the latrine when So'leah appeared in the middle of Timecap'n Hooktail's heist and stole her prize. Consumed by rage, the pirate queen unleashes her true form and rampages over anyone caught in her path.
So'leah: So'leah's thirst for power culminates in this final battle. Unleashing a force she does not fully understand, the cartel boss is transformed into a creature of unbridled ferocity. As rampant energy spills from the artifact, So'leah must be stopped before her actions tear down Tazavesh's foundations.

Other notable inhabitants

The Docks

Collectables

Tazavesh mounts
Mount	Source	Notes
[Cartel Master's Gearglider]	So'leah	Drop
[Tazavesh Gearglider]	[Fake It 'Til You Make It]	Hard mode

Tazavesh pets
Pet	Source	Notes
Curious Purrkin	Varies	Pet battle
Damp Skrat	Varies	Pet battle
[Gizmo]	P.O.S.T. Master	Drop
[Rarity]	?	?
Scavenging Skrat	Varies	Pet battle
Silver Purrkin	Varies	Pet battle

Maps and subregions

Maps

Open-world area
The Veiled Market
The Grand Menagerie
The P.O.S.T.
Myza's Oasis
Stormheim
Aggramar's Vault
Boralus Harbor
The Opulent Nexus

Subregions

The Gilded Landing
Tazavesh Customs Enforcement
Bazaar of Tangible Delights
Myza's Oasis
The P.O.S.T.
The Grand Menagerie
The Lap of Luxury
Stormheim
Aggramar's Vault
Boralus Harbor
The Opulent Nexus

Narrative

When entering the dungeon:

Al'dalil says: Do not allow the beauty of Tazavesh to distract you from our shared purpose.

When approaching the guards:

Gatewarden Zo'mazz says: Halt. Entry is restricted. Surrender your weapons and follow me.

Al'dalil says: Surely we can come to an alternate agreement?

Gatewarden Zo'mazz says: There will be no agreement. Lethal force authorized!

After entering the Tazavesh Customs Enforcement and killing Portalmancer Zo'nyy:

Zo'phex yells: Who triggered the alarm?

Start of combat:

Zo'phex yells: Intruders? In my city? Not for long.

During combat:

Zo'phex yells: You should never have come to Tazavesh, stranger.
Zo'phex yells: All contraband will be confiscated.
Zo'phex yells: All must submit to security protocols.
Zo'phex yells: Criminal scum.
Zo'phex yells: It is death to deceive Cartel Zo!
Zo'phex yells: No trespassing.
Zo'phex yells: Prepare to be interrogated.
Zo'phex yells: The laws of Tazavesh will be respected.
Zo'phex yells: Return to me!
Zo'phex yells: Rally to me!

If Zo'phex confiscated your weapon during Impound Contraband:

Zo'phex yells: Drop your weapons, or I will seize them.

If Zo'phex marks you for Containment Cell:

Zo'phex yells: Let us hear how loud you can scream.

On kill:

Zo'phex yells: Papers... please...

After killing Zo'phex:

Al'dalil says: A necessary tragedy. Unfortunately, we have now drawn the ire of Cartel Zo.

When entering the market proper:

Al'dalil says: We require signatures from the city's leading cartels to gain access to So'leah.

Al'dalil says: If she escapes to your world, the artifacts she covets will be in her grasp.

After crossing the bridge leading to The Grand Menagerie, a gathering of brokers can be seen looking at exotic animals.

Exotic Reseller says: You idiot, that's a spriggan! No one's going to buy one of those nuisances. Get this out of the city before it gets loose!

Dantun frees himself.

Dantun yells: Freedom!

Dantun yells: Brothers! Throw off the yokes of your oppressors!

Dantun frees the Ancient Core Hounds being shown.

Novice Acquirer yells: Oh, no!

The brokers in the area run away. After killing the Ancient Core Hounds and approaching Dantun who is standing at the top of the stairs nearby:

Dantun yells: Rise up! Now is your chance!

He frees an Enraged Direhorn who starts running towards a crowd of brokers. After going down the stairs Dantun frees a pack of Frenzied Nightclaws.

Dantun yells: Down with the Brokers!

When entering the Grand Menagerie:

Xy'noc says: Now for the item you have all been awaiting! The allegedly demon-cursed Edge of Oblivion!

Xy'noc says: We'll start the bidding at five thousand! Do I hear five thousand? I hear five! Six thousand? Yes! Six!

Al'dalil says: Cartel Xy has a profitable venture. Hopefully this inclines them to aid our own.

Venza Goldfuse says: What I need is a distraction. The kind with sharp teeth.

Venza teleports to the auctioneer stand and releases Alcruux.

Xy'noc says: Wait! How did that beast escape from its cage?!

Gathered brokers disperse.

Xy'nam says: Cartel Xy is not responsible for any loss of limb that occurs during this demonstration!

While fighting Alcruux:

Xy'noc says: Are rampaging beasts ruining your day? We have the solution!

Xy'noc says: Watch as my assistant activates this Bastion Centurion for maximum destruction!

Xy'nam says: With controls this easy, even a dredger could do it!

Achillite says: I am awakened! DESTROY... EVERYONE!

Xy'noc says: Imbecile! Turn it off!

Xy'nam says: It is out of control!

Xy'noc says: Thank you all, that concludes our demonstration!

After defeating Alcruux, Achillite is engaged in combat:

Achillite yells: Cleanse yourself with annihilation!

Venza Goldfuse says: Now's my chance! That axe is mine!

Venza Goldfuse says: They thought variable dimension tumblers would keep me out? Pathetic.

Achillite yells: Overheating. Venting anima.

After defeating Achillite:

Venza Goldfuse says: Done! Come to mama.

Venza Goldfuse says: Uh oh... the curse is real?!

Venza Goldfuse yells: All realms will drown in blood!

Venza is engaged in combat. When Venza targets someone with Chains of Damnation:

Venza Goldfuse yells: Death binds you!

When Venza casts Whirling Annihilation:

Venza Goldfuse yells: My blade will claim you!

After defeating Venza:

Xy'noc says: You saved our menagerie! Well... what is left of it.

Al'dalil says: A simple matter. In return, we ask only for Cartel Xy's signature.

Xy'noc says: Our signature is a fair trade, especially if it results in your departure.

When approaching the P.O.S.T.:

Al'dalil says: A friend here may be of help in acquiring Zo's signature.

Katy Stampwhistle yells: Somebody help! This place is a disaster!

Al'dalil says: Wait, who is that? Where is Ba'sim?

When engaging P.O.S.T. Master:

P.O.S.T. Master yells: Unauthorized arrivals will be sorted!

P.O.S.T. Master yells: Parcels containing fluids must be destroyed.

P.O.S.T. Master yells: Special delivery!

When someone is targeted by Money Order:

P.O.S.T. Master yells: Money orders require verification by photo, signature, and blood.

When Unstable Goods arrive from the mail portal:

P.O.S.T. Master yells: Handle with CARNAGE!

When a new Delivery Portal is activating:

P.O.S.T. Master yells: Special delivery!

When defeating the P.O.S.T. Master:

P.O.S.T. Master yells: Insufficient... postage... applied...

Katy Stampwhistle says: Whew, thank you! I've never seen a mailroom so disorganized!

Al'dalil says: You are quite welcome... whoever you are. Now, we are in need of Zo's signature...

Katy Stampwhistle says: Oh, you mean this? There are dozens of them all over the floor. Here, take one!

Al'dalil says: Ah... yes, thank you.

Katy Stampwhistle says: No problem at all! Now to find a way back to Azeroth... after I make a few process improvements around here!

When approaching Myza's Oasis:

Al'dalil says: Myza's Oasis. The most intoxicating establishment in Tazavesh. Gaining the owner's favor will secure Cartel Au's signature.

Zo'gron says: Invitation?

Al'dalil says: Zo'gron! Surely our friendship has ascended such necessity?

Zo'gron says: Out of my sight, street trash.

Al'dalil says: No matter. There are many doors to success. I have friends nearby who may be of assistance.

Al'dalil says: Someone in this market must possess what we seek.

After doing some trading, you are able to get the password from one of the traders in the market.

Zo'gron says: Enjoy your stay.

You enter the club. Sinstone Swingers is playing, and the crowd is angry with them.

Unruly Patron yells: You call that music?!

Unruly Patron yells: Ugh, next performance!

Au'myza says: I believe the crowd has heard enough.

The band is teleported away.

Al'dalil says: Au'myza! It is a pleasure. My friends and I are here to...

Au'myza says: Ah. The next band has arrived. Please take the stage. And remember: I am quite generous with those who manage to entertain my guests.

Al'dalil says: Our path reveals itself! Perform well, and Au'myza's favor is ours.

The party grabs the instruments on the stage.

Au'myza yells: A round of applause, please, for our next musical act.

You start performing and unruly patrons rush the stage.

Brawling Patron yells: You call that music?!

Brawling Patron yells: Get off the stage!

Zo'gron yells: Easy, all of you. This is not that kind of establishment!

You fight the attacking patrons off, but more rush the stage.

Brawling Patron yells: Learn to play, degenerates!

Brawling Patron yells: Enough of this noise!

Oasis Security yells: Ugh, get out of our club!

Zo'gron yells: You do not want me to intervene.

After fighting the patrons off again, Zo'gron approaches the stage to put an end to the performance. Dialogue during combat:

Zo'gron yells: You are bad for business!

Zo'gron begins to draw you in with Suppression Spark:

Zo'gron yells: You will never play in this town again.

Zo'gron yells: Closing time!

Zo'gron yells: The fun is over!

After defeating Zo'gron:

Au'myza says: Stop the performance! There is no one left to hear it.

Au'myza says: It has been an age since I witnessed such a... vigorous show. My establishment would not survive another.

Al'dalil says: Apologies, Au'myza. We desperately need your signature.

Au'myza says: Cartel So's underhanded dealings have not escaped my attention. You may have my signature... as long as you never again bring destruction to my oasis.

When you have acquired all the signatures:

Al'dalil says: We have all the signatures we need. Let us not keep So'leah waiting.

When arriving at The Lap of Luxury:

Al'dalil says: Excuse our intrusion, So'leah. I hope we caught you at an inconvenient time.

So'leah says: Al'dalil. Is there no sanctuary from your filth?

Al'dalil says: Hear me, So'leah: the artifact you seek brings only suffering.

So'leah says: Suffering... and power. I must now travel beyond Tazavesh, but your journey ends here.

So'leah teleports away but leaves So'azmi behind to deal with us.

So'azmi yells: Die, foes of Cartel So.

Dialogue during combat:

So'azmi yells: When outnumbered, divide your enemies.

So'azmi yells: Every circle has its center.

So'azmi yells: Strike from beyond reach.

So'azmi yells: To remain still is to invite defeat.

So'azmi yells: A tidal wave begins as a ripple.

So'azmi yells: Be where your opponent is not.

After defeating So'azmi:

So'azmi yells: My cartel... bears... my shame...

Al'dalil says: So'leah may have a head start, but her echo remains. An echo we can follow.

Al'dalil creates a portal, the party goes through it and ends up in Stormheim near Aggramar's Vault.

Al'dalil says: So'leah may have a head start, but her echo remains. An echo we can follow.

Al'dalil says: Apologies; the cosmic backwash was turbulent. This is as close as I could get you.

Al'dalil says: So'leah must be nearby. Were I to make a wager, I'd put coin on the ruins ahead.

After entering the vault:

So'leah says: Power eludes your grasp, Al'dalil. A tenet of your cartel.

Al'dalil says: Power without wisdom leads to ruin, So'leah.

So'leah says: See how your wisdom fares against the might of the titans.

Hylbrande wakes up and So'leah teleports away:

Hylbrande yells: You are unworthy to lay claim to these relics!

The party engages Hylbrande in combat:

Hylbrande yells: You desecrate these halls!

When Titanic Defense Turret targets you with Purged by Fire:

Hylbrande yells: Only fire will purge your transgressions.

Hylbrande yells: Burn, interlopers!

Hylbrande yells: The temple must be purified.

After defeating Hylbrande:

Hylbrande yells: That artifact... will... end you all...

Al'dalil says: So'leah's arrogance will be her downfall.

Al'dalin opens another portal which leads the party to Boralus Harbor.

When approaching the beach, we can see So'leah talking to a group of pirates:

So'leah says: You have a talent for acquiring intriguing artifacts. This was found among the ruins of the Black Empire, yes?

Captain Caulle Whiphook says: Ye have an eye for treasure, but not enough smarts to stay away from it.

So'leah says: Apologies, captain. Please direct your grievances towards my associates.

So'leah teleports away.

Captain Caulle Whiphook yells: You lot meddled with the wrong buccaneer!

Captain Caulle Whiphook: Captain Caulle Whiphook transforms into an infinite dragon:

Corsair Officer says: Our captain is a dragon?!

Corsair Officer says: Our captain is a dragon!

After engaging Timecap'n Hooktail, dialogue during combat:

Timecap'n Hooktail yells: A chest of gold to whoever brings me their tongues!

Timecap'n Hooktail yells: Take no prisoners!

Timecap'n Hooktail yells: Cannons! Fire!

Corsair Cannoneer says: Aye aye, Cap'n!

Timecap'n Hooktail yells: All hands on deck!

Timecap'n Hooktail yells: Cannoneers! Blast them to pieces!

Corsair Cannoneer says: Right away, Cap'n!

After defeating Timecap'n Hooktail:

Timecap'n Hooktail yells: You know not... the power... you chase...

Al'dalil says: Let us depart before the Kul Tirans ask questions we lack time to answer.

After arriving in the Opulent Nexus:

So'leah says: Must you hound my every step!?

Al'dalil says: You cannot control this power. The artifact belongs in a museum!

So'leah says: Only the withered and dead belong in museums... like your cartel.

So'leah says: Your cartel has dissolved into dust. I choose to lead mine to glory!

When engaging So'leah in combat:

So'leah yells: Bow before Cartel So!

So'leah yells: How dare you hinder me!

So'leah yells: I will unmake you!

So'leah yells: Oppose me and be extinguished!

When So'leah summons So' Cartel Assassins:

So'leah yells: Guards, remove these pests.

When So'leah reaches 40% health and uses the artifacts to transform herself:

So'leah yells: The power of the First Ones--mine to control!

So'leah yells: The stars are mine!

So'leah yells: The tools of creation--at my command!

So'leah yells: This power... is vast...

So'leah yells: Oppose me and be extinguished!

So'leah yells: You are nothing!

After defeating So'leah:

So'leah yells: My cartel... must not... fade...

Al'dalil says: The First Ones hid these artifacts for good reason. They are not meant for us.

Al'dalil collects the artifacts

Al'dalil says: I am grateful our paths crossed, Maw Walker.

Al'dalil says: These troublesome pieces will reside where they can do no more harm, and be studied by Cartel Al. Until our fortunes meet again...

Achievements

[Tazavesh, the Veiled Market]
- [Fake It 'Til You Make It] (hard mode)
[Mischief!]
[Quality Control]
[This is Fine]
[Will it Blend?]

Notes and trivia

Within Tazavesh, there are six reports that contain interesting information
Tazavesh uses various MENA and Eastern European motifs, such as the name resembling the correct pronunciation of Budapest (Budapesh), hookahs scattered around the instance, the tables featuring exclusively chopsticks near the plates, the exposed spice tables similar to traditional bazaars, and the largest building in the instance resembling the primary entrance to Budapest's Great Market Hall.
A lot of the mechanics and dialogue in the dungeon are based on standard guidelines for things like mailing or international travel, such as the P.O.S.T. Master yelling liquids are not permitted in packages and Zo'phex confiscating your weapons in their encounter in the Tazavesh Customs Office.