TheWoWDBYou do not kill Illidan. After getting him to a certain percentage in the fight (with the assistance of Akama), Maiev comes to finish him off. As he dies, Illidan utters this line of dialogue:
http://www.invictuswow.com/pics/BLACK_Illidan_16.wavIllidan may be dead (at least until we get tired of killing him), but his legacy lives on. His actions during his life will forever leave an imprint in our memories, as despite his eventual fall into darkness, Illidan Stormrage DID save the world. Multiple times.
Quest
The Fall of the Betrayer
A World of Warcraft quest in Black Temple. Facts and objectives from the current retail game data.
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This is a quest in the Black Temple attunement chain.
Aldors start attunement from Anchorite Ceyla (http://www.wowhead.com/?npc=21402) at the Altar of Sha'tar in Shadowmoon Valley:
1. [A] http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10568 [70] Tablets of Baa'ri
2. [A] http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10571 [70] Oronu the Elder
3. [A] http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10574 [70] The Ashtongue Corruptors
4. [A] http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10575 [70] The Warden's CageScyers start attunement from Arcanist Thelis (http://www.wowhead.com/?npc=21955) at the Sanctum of Stars:
1. [Sc] http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10683 [70] Tablets of Baa'ri
2. [Sc] http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10684 [70] Oronu the Elder
3. [Sc] http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10685 [70] The Ashtongue Corruptors
4. [Sc] http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10686 [70] The Warden's CageAfter that, the chain comes together for Aldor and Scryer.
5. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10622 [70] Proof of Allegiance
6. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10628 [70] Akama
7. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10705 [70] Seer UdaloSeer Udalo is found in the Arcatraz (http://www.wowhead.com/?zone=3846) just before the last boss.
8. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10706 [70] A Mysterious Portent
9. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10707 [70] The Ata'mal Terrace
10. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10708 [70] Akama's PromiseAfteryou finish this chain, you get to pick from some rewards and the chainseems like it ends. It continues however, inside Serpentshrine Cavern (http://www.wowhead.com/?zone=3607) from an NPC called Seer Olum (http://www.wowhead.com/?npc=22820)who you can speak with after killing Fathom-Lord Karathress. He startsthe next part of the Black Temple Chain by offering the quest:
1. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10944 [70] The Secret Compromised
For this quest you just return to Akama.
2. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10946 [70] Ruse of the Ashtongue
Inthis quest, you must use the costume Akama provides, and kill A'lar inTempest Keep: The Eye while wearing the Ashtongue Cowl. Attunement forThe Eye is a whole different chain.
3. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10947 [70] An Artifact From the Past
Inthis, you need to gain access to The Battle of Mount Hyjal in Cavernsof Time, and slay the first boss, Rage Winterchill. Attunement for thisinvolves killing Lady Vashj and Kael'Thas Sunstrider.
4. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10948 [70] The Hostage Soul
For this you must speak with A'dal in Shattrath city.
5. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10949 [70] Entry into the Black Temple
For this, just speak with the naaru Xi'ri in front of Black Temple.
6. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10985 [70] A Distraction for Akama
Unknownwhat this quest asks of you, most likely you need to defend Xi'ri andmake your way into Black Temple. At the end, you become attuned toenter and are granted The Medallion of Karabor (http://www.wowhead.com/?item=32649)Atthis point, you are attuned and can enter Black Temple, although thechain continues and you can soon upgrade your medallion. It continueswith:
1. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10958 [70] Seek Out the Ashtongue
You just need to find Seer Kanai (http://www.wowhead.com/?npc=23158) inside Black Temple.
2. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10957 [70] Redemption of the Ashtongue
This involves entering Black Temple, and killing the boss the Shade of Akama (http://www.wowhead.com/?npc=22841).
3. http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10959 [70] The Fall of the Betrayer
Afterkilling the Shade of Akama and returning to Seer Kanai, he asks onelast thing of you. Kill Illidan The Betrayer. After doing so, you aregranted the Blessed Medallion of Karabor, an upgraded version of youroriginal medallion, and allows teleportation to the Black Temple.
Man I really wish they'd bring back things like this, chain quests for Raids, Attunements, Reputations, but right now it's all just about Loot and Achievements...
Quest facts
Quest ID10959
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
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Description
With Illidan's lieutenants defeated, Akama will be able to force open the doors to Illidan's sanctum. Be ready to bring your force inside as soon as Akama does. We still do not know what has become of Maiev, but we must make our move without her. I hope your force is up to the task. Illidan will not be pleased to see Akama.
Getting there
Inside the raid: Black Temple
Bosses in the Adventure Guide, in order: High Warlord Naj'entus, Supremus, Shade of Akama, Teron Gorefiend, Gurtogg Bloodboil, Reliquary of Souls, Mother Shahraz, The Illidari Council, Illidan Stormrage.
Entrance: Ruins of Karabor, Shadowmoon Valley at 71.0, 47.0.
Instance text, bosses and entrances are the client’s Adventure Guide data.
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Reward details
Items you receive
TypeQuest Neck
Item level32
BindingBinds when picked up
Stats+7 Stamina, +6 Shadow Resistance
UseTeleport: Black Temple
“Once worn by a cleric of Karabor, this item allows the wearer entry into the Black Temple.”
Reputation: Ashtongue Deathsworn +500
The elite of the Broken tribe known as the Ashtongue, officially aligned with Illidan. The Deathsworn are Akama's most trusted lieutenants and are privy to their leader's mysterious motivations.
Reputation group: The Burning Crusade.
Other quests in Black Temple that reward Ashtongue Deathsworn reputation: Redemption of the Ashtongue (+500), Seek Out the Ashtongue (+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.
Achievements
Completing this quest counts toward this achievement.
