Not available until reaching Honored with "The sons of Hodir"
Quest
Spy Hunter
A World of Warcraft quest in The Storm Peaks. Facts and objectives from the current retail game data.
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In reality, I'd bet money that he doesn't bump into dwarves at all - he walks around randomly for a while, then spawns a dwarf. The meaning is clear: the "slain" Frostworg himself is actually the spy, but is such a powerful creature that he can create living beings out of mere air and snow even from beyond the grave. For reasons unexplained he is terrified of both the Sons of Hodir and the player, and is forced to undertake this elaborate ruse in order to decoy both. Once we realize this, his bizarre walking speed behavior is easily explained - as a demigod from beyond ti
Quite obviously the worst tracking dog ever...
It's either that, or the mobs you are tracking are on PCP.
Most. Erratic. Path. Ever.
Quest facts
The client quest POI data records no map location for this quest, so no map is shown.
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Requirements
Read from the Blizzard quest API.
Description
The rapport you've developed with the inhabitants of Dun Niffelem has yielded some unexpected discoveries. For example, you somehow find yourself able to understand the denmother's guttural growls and sharp quips--at least you think you do. It would seem that she senses danger outside the stronghold and wants you to do something about it. With her forepaw, she removes the chain from around her neck and lets it drop at your feet. As you pick it up you notice an aged fang attached to it...
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Reward details
Reputation: The Sons of Hodir +350
The frost giants of the Storm Peaks are a war-like race that makes their home in Dun Niffelem.
Reputation group: Wrath of the Lich King.
Other quests in The Storm Peaks that reward The Sons of Hodir reputation: Mending Fences (+22,000), Forging an Alliance (+250), A Spark of Hope (+22,000), You Can't Miss Him (+75), Battling the Elements (+75), In Memoriam (+250).
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 daily quests in The Storm Peaks
- Overstock
- Pushed Too Far
- How To Slay Your Dragon
- Hodir's Call
- Hot and Cold
- A Viscous Cleaning
- Feeding Arngrim
- Maintaining Discipline
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.