The Dark Riders (death knight)

The Dark Riders
Start	Revil Kost
End	Revil Kost
Level	10-45
Category	Artifact
Class	Death knight
Experience	15,050
Rewards	[Apocalypse] 15 40
Previous	[10-45] A Grisly Task
Next	[10-45] The Call of Vengeance

The Dark Riders
Level: 10-45
Revil Kost
Revil Kost
XP: 15,050

Rewards:

 [Apocalypse]

15 40

Objectives

Defeat the Dark Riders in the Karazhan Catacombs and claim  [Apocalypse].

• Defeat the Dark Riders
• Apocalypse claimed

Description

The catacombs? I've never heard of such a place. Unless, he means...

There's a sewer grate along the edge of the river leading to a catacombs underneath Karazhan. I've never paid it much attention, but it could lead to the catacombs that the spirit spoke of.

To think, the Dark Riders may have been under our noses this entire time! Come, let us see where this leads.

Rewards

You will receive: 15 40

[Apocalypse]

• 15,050 XP

Progress

Didyou^[sic] find what you seek, death knight?

Completion

Today was a great blow against the Dark Riders, and a victory for the people of Duskwood.

They are in your debt, as am I.

Notes

On accept, Revil starts running towards the entrance of the catacombs.

Revil Kost says: The sewer entrance is this way. Follow me!

Upon entering the catacombs, you are placed in a single-player scenario.

Stage 1: The Downward Spiral

Make your way into the Dark Riders' catacombs beneath Karazhan.

• Karazhan Catacombs infiltrated

Revil Kost says: Take care! There is a dark energy emanating from the spirits of this place. We had best not get too close.

The skeletal Cursed Guardians will awaken from their resting places along the walls as you descend and attack you. About halfway down, Revil will say:

Revil Kost says: How far down is this place? These stairs seem to go forever.

Once you reach the bottom of the stairs, two Dark Riders are guarding the entrance to the tunnel. Upon proceeding further inward, it becomes apparent that the way has been blocked by a field of "Grasping Spirits" summoned by Ariden, who is sitting on his steed on the other side.

Stage 2: Grasp of the Damned

Find a way to cross Ariden's spirit barrier.

• Spirit Barrier crossed

Revil Kost says: The way is blocked!

Ariden yells: Intruders! You will go no further!

Revil Kost says: Hold, death knight! Those spirits he's controlling look like they'll rip us apart!

Revil Kost says: We have to figure out a way to get past without being torn asunder.

Revil Kost says: This magic is too strong for me to resist, but you may be able to cross it with your abilities, death knight.

Use [Wraith Walk] to pass over the spirits safely.

Ariden yells: Do not think you have won! Conservator, do your duty!

Stage 3: Removal Protocols

Defeat the guardian of the Dark Riders' vault.

• Conservator Defeated

The Conservator, a damaged arcane golem, emerges from a room to the west.

The Conservator yells: Your presence is unauthorized. Removal protocols engaged.

Stage 4: The World-Ender

Find Apocalypse among the Dark Riders' artifacts.

• Apocalypse found

Revil Kost says: Keep your guard up! I fear Ariden is not done with us yet.

Revil Kost says: The artifact chambers look to be just ahead. Let us proceed.

Revil Kost says: Over here! Is this the relic you seek?

Apocalypse is resting, seemingly unguarded, in a room in the westernmost part of the catacombs. Upon attempting to loot it, Ariden appears and knocks the player back.

Ariden yells: So this is what you're after? The artifacts of Karazhan belong here, and I will not allow them to be taken away!

Revil Kost says: You have no right to these artifacts, fiend! They must be reclaimed in the name of the Light!

Ariden uses his magic to lift Revil off the ground and choke him.

Ariden yells: Your Light does not reach here, priest!

Ariden equips Apocalypse.

Ariden yells: If you want the blade, death knight, come and claim it!

Ariden rides past the player deeper into the northern part of the catacombs.

Revil Kost says: Quickly, after him! I will only slow you down...

Stage 5: The Rider's Prize

Follow Ariden into the depths of the Karazhan catacombs.

• Ariden followed

Head to the northernmost part of the catacombs and defeat any Dark Riders and Cursed Guardians you encounter along the way.

Stage 6: The Fate of the Son

Follow and defeat Ariden.

• Ariden defeated

Upon approaching Ariden in the final chamber:

Ariden says: You are a persistent one.

Ariden says: Very well! If you so thirst for the power of Apocalypse, then I will show it to you myself!

Ariden yells: Feel the wrath of the world-ender!

During the fight, Ariden uses Apocalypse to summon ghouls from the ground, but as the fight progresses his voice grows increasingly desperate.

Ariden yells: It calls to souls long dead... RISE!

Ariden yells: You are not the only one who can control the undead, death knight!

Ariden yells: Sss... souls of the dead! Aid your master!

Upon bringing Ariden to 1% health, Apocalypse slips from his grasp and lands in the middle of the chamber, with Ariden kneeling in defeat.

Ariden yells: No! The power... is mine!

The spirit of Laith Sha'ol appears, hovering above Apocalypse.

Laith Sha'ol says: The power was not yours, Ariden. You did not wield Apocalypse. Its dark energies wielded you as its weapon.

Ariden says: That voice... father?!

Laith Sha'ol says: Rest now, my son. The curse is lifted.

Ariden dies.

Laith Sha'ol says: You are free.

Laith's spirit fades away.

Final Stage: Apocalypse

Claim Apocalypse.

• Apocalypse

Upon looting Apocalypse, Revil, who was waiting at the entrance, runs into the chamber.

Revil Kost says: It is done. The Dark Riders are defeated.

Revil Kost says: Now I can reclaim these stolen artifacts and return them to their rightful owners.

Revil Kost says: You have proven an unexpected ally, death knight. The weapon is yours. Let us hope it can turn the tide in this war.

Revil Kost says: The Dark Riders lost this battle, but I fear they will soon regroup. We had best be gone before they do.

Progression

• 1.   [10-45] The Call to War
  2.   [10-45] A Pact of Necessity
  3. Acquire the chosen artifact:
     • Blood ( [Maw of the Damned])
       1.   [10-45] The Dead and the Damned
     • Frost (Blades of the Fallen Prince:  [Frostreaper] and  [Icebringer])
       1.   [10-45] The Call of Icecrown
     • Unholy ( [Apocalypse])
       1.   [10-45] Apocalypse
       2.   [10-45] Following the Curse
       3.   [10-45] Disturbing the Past
       4.   [10-45] A Grisly Task
       5.   [10-45] The Dark Riders
       6.   [10-45] The Call of Vengeance
  4.   [10-45] Plans and Preparations
  5.   [10-45] Our Next Move
  6.   [10-45] Return of the Four Horsemen
  7.   [10-45] The Firstborn Rises
  8.   [10-45] Called to Acherus
  9.   [10-45] Rise, Champions
     •   [10-45] Champion: Thassarian
     •   [10-45] Champion: Nazgrim
  10.   [10-45] Spread the Word
  11.   [10-45] Recruiting the Troops
  12.   [10-45] Troops in the Field
  13. Complete both:
      •   [10-45] Tech It Up A Notch
      •   [10-45] Salanar the Horseman
  14.   [10-45] Blades of Destiny
  15.   [10-45] The Ruined Kingdom
  16. Complete both:
      •   [10-45] Our Oldest Enemies
      •   [10-45] Death... and Decay
  17.   [10-45] Regicide
  18.   [10-45] The King Rises
      •   [10-45] Champion: Thoras Trollbane (optional)
  19.   [10-45] A Personal Request
      •   [10-45] Champion: Koltira Deathweaver (optional)
  20. Complete all of:
      •   [10-45] Steeds of the Damned
        • Side quest:   [10-45] Knights of the Ebon Blade
      •   [10-45D] Neltharion's Lair: Braid of the Underking
        •   [10-45D] Darkheart Thicket: The Nightmare Lash

• Level 45

  1.   [45] The Scarlet Assault
  2. Complete both:
     •   [45] The Scarlet Massacre
     •   [45] Raising an Army
  3.   [45] The Scarlet Commander
  4.   [45] The Zealot Rises
  5. Optional:   [45] Champion: High Inquisitor Whitemane
  6. Complete all of:
     •   [45] Advancing the War Effort
     •   [45] Aggregates of Anguish
     •   [45D] Vault of the Wardens: A Masterpiece of Flesh
       •   [45] Champion: Rottgut
         •   [45] A Thirst For Blood
     •   [45D] Maw of Souls: Maul of the Dead
     •   [45D] Eye of Azshara: The Frozen Soul
       •   [45] Champion: Amal'thazad
  7.   [45] The Fourth Horseman
  8.   [45] Champion: Darion Mograine
  9.   [45] A Hero's Weapon

  Patch 7.2 campaign

  1.  [45] Champions of Legionfall
     1.   [45] Making Preparations
     2.   [45] Severing the Sveldrek &   [45] Harnessing Power
     3.   [45] Return to Acherus
     4.   [45] The Peak of Bones
     5.   [45] From Bones They Rise &   [45] Thorim's Flame
     6.   [45] The Bonemother
     7.   [45] On Daumyr's Wings
     8.   [45] We Ride!
     9.   [45] Champion: Minerva Ravensorrow
  2.   [45] Further Advancement
  3. Class mount
     1.   [45] Amal'thazad's Message
     2.   [45] Frozen Memories
     3.   [45] Draconic Secrets
     4.   [45] The Lost Glacier

Patch changes

• Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19): Added.
  

External links

• Wowhead
• WoWDB