TheWoWDBThis quest is given by Warmaster Laggrond in the Alterac Mountains at 62,59. I would recommend a group of at least 3 for this quest to be completed effectively.
Once you enter Alterac Valley, the entrance to the Wildpaw Cavern is located at 52,89. Once there, you need to fight your way in to retrieve a Frostwolf Banner (http://www.wowhead.com/?object=179025) for the quest.
The banner itself is located at 50,93, deep inside the cave. There are many mobs spaced closely together around the level of 52-56, so it is very possible that you will be pulling 3 at a go.
NOTE: Watch out for Alterac Yeti (http://www.wowhead.com/?npc=13959), a level 61 elite wandering the cave.
The reward from the quest, Frostwolf Insignia Rank 1 (http://www.wowhead.com/?item=17690) allows you to port back to Frostwolf Keep once every 2 minutes.
This trinket is upgraded as you gain reputation with the Frostwolf Clan.
Neutral: Rank 1 (http://www.wowhead.com/?item=17690)
Friendly: Rank 2 (http://www.wowhead.com/?item=17905)
Honored: Rank 3 (http://www.wowhead.com/?item=17906)
Revered: Rank 4 (http://www.wowhead.com/?item=17907)
Exalted: Rank 5 (http://www.wowhead.com/?item=17908)
Quest
Proving Grounds
A World of Warcraft quest in Alterac Valley. Facts and objectives from the current retail game data.
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You missed Rank 6 :)
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=17909#M0zThe surrounding mobs are level 66-68 in the level 61-70 version of Alterac Valley, three is standing near the flag and you'll have to fight them at once. Bring a friend, or a potion, if you are playing a class that can't heal yourself. The wandering Yeti is level 71, he hits for ~1500 on leather, so keep your eyes open.
Why leave?After doing this try have some fun dude :)
Quest facts
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Requirements
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Description
Hail, {class}. It has been a long time since we have had the chance to answer the call of battle. The old feelings are slow to rise but once awakened, the blood does rush. The battle rage returns... All newcomers to the Valley must first complete the rite of battle. Deep within the Wildpaw gnoll cave is a banner of the Frostwolf. Venture forth and recover the banner. Return it to me and I shall grant you the Frostwolf initiate's insignia.
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Reward details
Items you receive
“The How to Guide On Dismantling the Stormpike - By Drek'Thar”
Reputation: Frostwolf Clan +250
The Frostwolf Clan seeks to drive out the dwarves of the Stormpike Expedition from Alterac Valley.
Reputation group: Horde Forces.
Other quests in Alterac Valley that reward Frostwolf Clan reputation: Master Ryson's All Seeing Eye (+150), Zinfizzlex's Portable Shredder Unit (+25), Launch the Attack! (+10), The Graveyards of Alterac (+250), Towers and Bunkers (+250), Speak with our Quartermaster (+10).
Reputation: Orgrimmar +250
Founded by Thrall, this Horde capital city is home to many of the proud orc clans of Durotar.
Reputation group: Horde.
Other quests in Alterac Valley that reward Orgrimmar reputation: Coldtooth Supplies (+25), More Booty! (+10), Lokholar the Ice Lord (+10), Call of Air - Guse's Fleet (+10), Call of Air - Jeztor's Fleet (+10), Call of Air - Mulverick's Fleet (+10).
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: Horde only · Alterac Valley · Level 1-90.
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.