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Postponing the Inevitable

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

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At a glance

Postponing the Inevitable is a dungeon quest for level 10-30 in The Nexus. It rewards 4 reward items, 1 reputation reward, 4,100 experience and money.

Time-Stop GlovesTime-Twisted WrapsGauntlets of the Disturbed GiantBindings of Sabotage

Quest facts

LevelLevel 10-30
TypeDungeon
Quest ID11905

The client quest POI data records no map location for this quest, so no map is shown.

Check whether you have already completed this quest in-game: /run print(C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(11905))

Description

Azeroth's ley lines are being redirected to the Nexus. The influx of arcane energies is tearing a rift between dimensions. I cannot stop it, but I've discovered a way to slow it down. Take this and activate it near the forming rift.

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Getting there

Inside the dungeon: The Nexus

In order to reestablish his dominance over magic, the blue Dragon Aspect, Malygos, has launched a ruthless campaign to sever the link between mortals and the arcane energies coursing through Azeroth. To this end, his blue dragonflight is redirecting the ley lines of the world to the Nexus, Malygos' towering lair.

Bosses in the Adventure Guide, in order: Commander Stoutbeard, Commander Kolurg, Grand Magus Telestra, Anomalus, Ormorok the Tree-Shaper, Keristrasza.

Entrance: The Nexus, Borean Tundra at 27.5, 25.9.

Instance text, bosses and entrances are the client’s Adventure Guide data.

Related

Choose one of these rewards:

Money10 gold50 silver
Experience4,100 XP
ReputationKirin Tor +350

Reward details

Pick one of these

TypeLeather Hands
Item level33
BindingBinds when picked up
Armor6
Stats+6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike
Suited toBalance, Restoration, Mistweaver, Devourer, Vengeance, Feral, Guardian, Brewmaster, Subtlety, Outlaw, Assassination, Havoc, Windwalker
Sells to vendors for29 gold
TypeCloth Hands
Item level33
BindingBinds when picked up
Armor4
Stats+6 Intellect, +9 Stamina, +8 Haste
Suited toAffliction, Frost, Discipline, Holy, Fire, Arcane, Shadow, Destruction, Demonology
Sells to vendors for28 gold68 silver
TypePlate Hands
Item level33
BindingBinds when picked up
Armor14
Stats+6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +9 Dodge, +5 Critical Strike
Suited toHoly, Unholy, Protection, Retribution, Arms, Fury, Blood, Frost
Sells to vendors for29 gold43 silver
TypeMail Hands
Item level33
BindingBinds when picked up
Armor10
Stats+6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike
Suited toElemental, Restoration, Devastation, Preservation, Augmentation, Marksmanship, Beast Mastery, Survival, Enhancement
Sells to vendors for29 gold22 silver

Reputation: Kirin Tor +350

The mages and archmages running the city of Dalaran. Faced with the rising threats of the Blue Dragonflight and the Scourge, they've transported their city to the heart of Northrend.

Reputation group: Wrath of the Lich King.

Other quests in The Nexus that reward Kirin Tor reputation: Quickening (+250), Have They No Shame? (+350).

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.

Where this quest fits

Other quests with this name

This one: The Nexus · Level 10-30 · Dungeon.

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.

Quest Location and Connections

Bosses in The Nexus

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