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Blacktalon Intel

A World of Warcraft quest in The Waking Shores. Facts and objectives from the current retail game data.

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Mypciscraze+3via Wowhead (opens the original comment in a new tab)

Hi all

I present You Storyline [storyline=1299]. This Storyline is part of Waking Hope which is criteria for Loremaster of the Dragon Isles.

See Video with Storyline if need it - https://youtu.be/xybqfs9bc2A

Storyline in order I done it:

1. Reporting for Duty - Follow [npc=187406] to 71.2 40.7 ( don't go to fast or you will need to move back to [npc=187406] ).
2a. Invader Djaradin - Kill 6 djaradin
2b. Deliver Whelps From Evil - Save 4 [npc=194231]: 71.3 44.7 behind tent, 70.9 46.6 top level tower, 69.9 45.3 behind tent, 69.4 43.4 fling on platform hard to see xD.
4. Time for a Reckoning - Go to 66.3 34.7 on top of tower wait for dragons to fly down. Going for that quest you can do auto quest Djaradin Djustice kill mobs until 100%.
5a. Killjoy - Kill [npc=186777] 63.2 29.6
5b. Blacktalon Intel - Speak with 3 NPC: 63 33.3, 65.1 29.3 and 63.4 28.9
5c. The Obsidian Citadel - After killing [npc=186777] loot [item=193874] to start this quest, return to Wrathion 62.6 33
8. Veteran Reinforcements - Heal 4 [npc=190771]: 61 35.3 , 61.1 36.6 , 59 34.8 and 56.6 34.8 then go 55 30.8
9. Chasing Sendrax - Move to 55.2 24.9 and speak with [npc=187406].
10a. Future of the Flights - Go close to Dragon eggs and kill 9 [npc=191883] coming from them.
10b. Red in Tooth and Claw - Kill 15 Primalist invaders.
10c. Library of Alexstrasza - Pick Up 4 books 57.1 23.8 , 57.6 23.8 , 54,6 20.6 top of tower , 53.4 22 in tower on bottom on the shelf.
13. A Last Hope - Move to 56.2 22.2 and wait for NPC and speak with him then follow him and pick up egg [npc=187406] will die ;/. Take [npc=197040] to 55 30.8 and wait for dragon to finish storyline. When you carry egg you can't use mount.

Hope That help You :)

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auryunderground+3via Wowhead (opens the original comment in a new tab)

The NPC dialogue for this quest:

The player seeks out and consults with [npc=188299].


These Qalashi are so proud of themselves. In time, the Blacktalon will deal with all of them!

Players then ask, "What have you observed about the djaradin?", prompting Kavia to respond:

Talonstalker Kavia says: The red dragonflight wasn't ready for the surprise attack.
Talonstalker Kavia says: The djaradin seem to be hoping for a tougher fight next time.


The player seeks out and consults with [npc=190564].


No fear in the enemy's den?

<Right grins.>

Players then ask, "What have you observed about the djaradin?", prompting Right to respond:

Right says: The djaradin consider the outpost a well-earned victory against their ancient foes.
Right says: They're already talking about another raid. And another. And another.
Right says: It seems this is just the beginning.


The player seeks out and consults with [npc=190563].


Hmph. Good kill.

Players then ask, "What have you observed about the djaradin?", prompting Left to respond:

Left says: The djaradin were ancient foes of the dragons for a good reason. They're formidable fighters.
Left says: The dragons left and the djaradin seized the moment... and they don't seem like they want to give it back.


After turning in quests, [npc=194772] and Majordomo Selistra have a short interaction:


Wrathion says: The djaradin scheme to claim the Obsidian Citadel... the black dragonflight's seat of power! Enough of this.
Majordomo Selistra says: Patience, Wrathion.
Wrathion says: I will have the luxury of patience when they are scoured from my home!
Majordomo Selistra sighs.

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Quest facts

LevelLevel 10-70
Quest ID65992

Check whether you have already completed this quest in-game: /run print(C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(65992))

What to do

StorylineDragons in Distress, step 6 of 13
Rewards28g 9s, 9,500 XP

Description

While Selistra and I attracted their eyes above, shadows crept in through their defenses. My agents, the Blacktalon, are keeping an eye and an ear throughout the keep. Meet them and let them know you're on our side. They'll give you some valuable information on our enemies.

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Where to go

Pins are the quest’s own POI points from the current retail client, projected onto the in-game zone map. The game marks one blob as the quest’s turn-in; the rest are objective areas. Points that fall outside a map’s window are dropped rather than guessed at.

The Waking Shores Quest turn-in 5 mapped points
The Waking Shores map showing where to go for Blacktalon IntelTurn-inObjective areaObjective areaObjective areaObjective area

In-game waypoint: /way #2022 62.6 33.2

Coordinates

  • Turn-inThe Waking Shores 62.6, 33.2/way #2022 62.6 33.2
  • Objective areaThe Waking Shores 63.0, 33.3/way #2022 63.0 33.3
  • Objective areaThe Waking Shores 63.4, 28.9/way #2022 63.4 28.9
  • Objective areaThe Waking Shores 65.1, 29.4/way #2022 65.1 29.4
  • Objective areaThe Waking Shores 66.3, 35.0/way #2022 66.3 35.0

Map coordinates of the pins above. An area the client draws as a shape is given by the centre of its points.

Nearby on the The Waking Shores map

Quests whose map markers the client places closest to this one on The Waking Shores, nearest first. Distances are straight lines between the markers.

Getting there

Flight points closest to the quest’s turn-in marker on The Waking Shores:

  • Skytop Lookout (QD), The Waking ShoresAlliance and Horde · about 670 yards south-west
  • Uktulut Backwater, The Waking ShoresAlliance and Horde · about 700 yards west
  • Wingrest Embassy, The Waking ShoresAlliance and Horde · about 1,100 yards east

From the turn-in, the objective areas lie:

  • Objective areaabout 30 yards east
  • Objective areaabout 240 yards north
  • Objective areaabout 280 yards north-east

Straight-line distances in yards between the quest’s own map markers (QuestPOI) and the client’s flight-point positions (TaxiNodes); flight paths and terrain are not modelled.

Related
Money28 gold9 silver
Experience9,500 XP
ReputationValdrakken Accord +100

Reward details

Reputation: Valdrakken Accord +100

Centered in their most ancient city, the Valdrakken Accord is the unified might of all dragonkind, seeking to protect not only their island home but all of Azeroth.

Reputation group: Dragonflight.

Other quests in The Waking Shores that reward Valdrakken Accord reputation: How to Glide with Your Dragon (+50), How to Dive with Your Dragon (+50), How to Use Momentum with Your Dragon (+50), Punching Up (+100), A Cultist's Misgivings (+50), The Shadow of His Wings (+150).

Item facts are the current retail client’s (ItemSparse); the specialisations for a pick-one item are the ones the Blizzard quest API lists; faction and currency text is the client’s own. Lowest listed price = the US commodity auction house now.

Storyline

Dragons in Distress

Part 6 of 13.

Previous: Killjoy · Next: The Obsidian Citadel

  1. 1Reporting for Duty
  2. 2Invader Djaradin
  3. 3Deliver Whelps From Evil
  4. 4Time for a Reckoning
  5. 5Killjoy
  6. 6Blacktalon Intel
  7. 7The Obsidian Citadel
  8. 8Veteran Reinforcements
  9. 9Chasing Sendrax
  10. 10Future of the Flights
  11. 11Red in Tooth and Claw
  12. 12Library of Alexstrasza
  13. 13A Last Hope

Also part of: The Waking Shores (part 6 of 52).

Storyline order is the client’s own QuestLine data from the current retail build.

Where this quest fits

Before this quest

Taken from the storyline's own step order.

  • KilljoyThe Waking Shores · Level 10-70

    Ah, yes. I saw the leader of these giants headed back from the raid shortly after I arrived. She's celebrating their victory somewhere within the camp. It would be a shame if someone interrupted her revelries, don't you think?

After this quest

Taken from the storyline's own step order.

  • The Obsidian CitadelThe Waking Shores · Level 10-70

    <At a glance, this seems to be internal communications between djaradin camps. The words 'Obsidian Citadel' leap out at you. Perhaps Wrathion would be interested in seeing this.>

Quests that require this one

The storyline at a glance

Dragons in Distress has 13 steps, from Reporting for Duty to A Last Hope.

Maps its steps are placed on (steps per map): The Waking Shores (13).

Steps of this storyline count toward:

  • Waking Hope Complete the following storylines in the Waking Shores.

Other storylines on The Waking Shores map

Steps, storylines and map placement from the client’s QuestLine, prerequisite and QuestPOI data; neighbouring quest text is Blizzard’s own (quest API), shortened to its opening sentences.