The Ritual Bond
 The Ritual Bond | |
|---|---|
| Start | Keeper Karithus |
| End | Keeper Karithus |
| Level | 5-30 |
| Category | Darkshore |
| Experience | 740 |
| Reputation | +250 Darnassus |
| Rewards |
 [Moonstalker Bracers]or  [Thistle Bear Girdle]or  [Cloak of the Stag]or [Moonstalker Wristwraps]5  65 |
| Shareable | Yes |
| Next |
 [5-30] Grimclaw's Return |
Objectives
Breathe in the incense in front of Keeper Karithus, and then choose the blessing of the Great Stag Spirit, the Great Thistle Bear Spirit, or the Great Moonstalker Spirit.
Keep in mind that you can only receive the blessing of one spirit, so choose wisely.
Description
I will tend to Grimclaw until his rest is done - he will be ready to return very soon. I have one more task for you while we wait... a favor to grant you, really, should you recognize it.
The great wildlife spirits roam around us waiting and hoping for someone that will aid in stopping the destruction. They are with us as we speak even now, and with the materials you brought me, I can grant you sight. Speak to these spirits, choose one, and return to me with their blessing.
Rewards
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[Moonstalker Bracers] | 
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[Thistle Bear Girdle] | |
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[Cloak of the Stag] |
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[Moonstalker Wristwraps] |
You will also receive:
- 5 65
- 740 XP
- +250 reputation with Darnassus
Progress
The great spirits have been here longer than I can remember. They were once mortal animals if all the stories are true, and they died in time of dire fates.
Completion
So it is done. You have received the blessing of a great animal spirit, and I shall now complete the ritual for you. Please stand still.
Notes
- The strong odor coming from the bowl smells like a mixture of various herbs with burning hair.
Breath in the smoke to entice visions of the great animal spirits.
- Keeper Karithus says: Please hold still for a moment.
- Keeper Karithus and Seraphine channel a spell and after Keeper Karithus casts Ritual Bond on you, you receive your chosen buff.
- Keeper Karithus says: It is done. The spirit is bound with you and you will carry it with you anytime you are in Darkshore. May you serve nature well.
- Blessing of the Stag: Blessed by the Great Stag Spirit. Movement speed increased by 10%. Regarded in a friendly manner by the stag of Darkshore.
- Blessing of the Thistle Bear: Blessed by the Great Thistle Bear Spirit. Physical and magical damage taken is reduced by 10%. Regarded in a friendly manner by the bears of Darkshore.
- Blessing of the Moonstalker: Blessed by the Great Moonstalker Spirit. Attack and casting speed increased by 10%. Regarded in a friendly manner by the moonstalkers of Darkshore.
Progression
This quest becomes available once you have completed these quests:
- [5-30] Unsavory Remedies from Keeper Karithus
- [5-30] Ritual Materials from Keeper Karithus
- [5-30] Twice Removed from Seraphine
During this quest, you will need to accept one of three quests (you can not do the other two)
- [5-30] Spirit of the Stag
- [5-30] Spirit of the Thistle Bear
- [5-30] Spirit of the Moonstalker
Patch changes
Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19): [Moonstalker Wristwraps] added as a reward. 
Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Added.