The Bastion of Hallowfall
 The Bastion of Hallowfall | |
|---|---|
| Start | General Steelstrike |
| End | Faerin Lothar |
| Level | 75-78 |
| Category | Hallowfall |
| Experience | 8,400 |
| Rewards |
17 55 |
| Shareable | Yes |
| Previous |
 [75-78] To Mereldar |
| Next |
[75-78] Nightwatch |
Objectives
Explore Mereldar.
Description
I have to admit, I did not think that the first visitors we'd have in Mereldar would have been outsiders. I thought the Empire... Well, nevermind.
You have been more than helpful to my people, and that deserves recognition. Mereldar is the bastion of the Arathi in Hallowfall. Take some time, rest.
Rewards
You will receive:
- 17 55
- 8,400 XP
Progress
This city has much to see.
Completion
It's been good to sit down and breathe for a bit.
Notes
On accept:
- Faerin Lothar says: We should grab some food at the inn while we can. One of the general's rules I happily follow.
- Anduin looks meaningfully at Alleria.
- Alleria Windrunner says: Perhaps a moment's rest is warranted?
- General Steelstrike glances towards the tower you just came from, rubs her chin, and frowns towards the ground.
- Faerin, Andin, and Alleria walk off.
Catch up with them in the inn, seated at a table:
- Faerin Lothar says: <Name>, can you order a round of drinks?
Before doing that, they all have gossip:
At some point, you'll have to try our Imperial Wine! It's made with grapes from the priory, and is heated with the sacred flame.
We only drink it on special occasions, so just drinking it is enough to conjure thoughts of good times.
What can you tell me of the Arathi Empire?
I was young when we left, but I have some memories.
I remember the parades through the city streets, everyone would be out and cheering as the army walked by. I remember the lynxes in ceremonial armor, resplendent and regal.
I remember the park near where I used to live, my parents would take me for walks there, and we'd feed the animals.
Most of all though, I remember the feeling of belonging. I remember my family. I remember my friends.
<You see Alleria scanning the people entering and exiting the inn.>
Any one of them could be an Order of Night member.
Any one of them could have the information I need.
How are you doing?
You think this is the first time I've lost friends? I've lived a long time.
In the Thousand Years War, I saw planets burn. I lost my brother to the Orcish Horde in the Second War. I lost my sister to herself.
Turalyon and Arator, l... haven't spent as much time with as I would like.
Dalaran isn't the first time I have lost people.
Dalaran wasn't your fault.
It was my job to stop her.
Not only did I fail, but I failed so catastrophically that a city was destroyed.
I may not have caused Dalaran's destruction, but it happened because of me.
We're here for you if you need us.
Thank you.
<Anduin looks lost in thought as he stares at his drink.>
What's on your mind?
<Anduin looks over too you.>
<Name>. You've been so helpful down here, as always. How do you do it?
Every since the Shadowlands, I...
I'm struggling.
That wasn't you.
It felt like me.
I remember the rage. I remember the hate. I remember the... exhilaration. Satisfaction, even.
Were they my emotions, or his? I don't know, but I felt them.
In my nightmares, I still feel them.
<Anduin sighs.>
Maybe Faerin's right. Maybe I need to let it go. But I never understood how. How can one just decide one day to feel better about everything?
Maybe it just means to keep moving forward.
What are your thoughts on the Arathi?
Honestly? I'm still reeling. I didn't expect to find that there's an entire empire across the sea when I started on this journey.
The Arathi empire of our world collapsed so long ago, and has dwindled down to the smallest remnant now. To find that the empire continued to flourish across the sea...
But still, we are dealing with such a small portion of the Arathi. Are they normally this friendly, or do we need to be worried?
Speak with Nalina Ironsong, the innkeeper:
Nice to meet you. I take it you are the outsider I have been hearing so much about?
(Quest) Purchase a round of drinks.
[A Round of Drinks] costs 10. After purchasing, players catch part of a conversation:
- Faerin Lothar says: The cats are trained as well as the soldiers are. When one bonds to you, you have a friend for life.
- Alleria Windrunner says: Do you have a lynx?
- Faerin Lothar says: Ch—no. No, no, no. I am not a cat person.
Hand out the four drinks, then turn in.
Progression
- [75-78] To Mereldar
- [75-78] The Bastion of Hallowfall
- [75-78] Nightwatch
- [75-78] Spar Day
- [75-78] Mereldar's Light
- [75-78] The Bell Tolls
- [75-78] Crossroads of Twilight & [75-78] The Shadow Rising
- [75-78] A Candle in the Dark
- [75-78] Consecrated Cleanup & [75-78] The Flame Still Burns
- [75-78] The Final Front
- [75-78] Trapdoor Sprung & [75-78] Running on Reserves
- [75-78] The Reckoning
Patch changes
Patch 11.0.0 (Alpha): Added.