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The Fallen Chieftain

The Fallen Chieftain is a Horde-only quest for level 10-90. It rewards 1 reputation reward and 9,500 experience.

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Matron Battlewail says that when Cairne Bloodhoof died, the Horde lost a 'voice of wisdom'. I don't know what that means, but I always wanted to meet him. Some of the other orphans even have his hoofprint.

Would you take me with you to Mulgore? Our tutor says tauren bring their dead to a place called Red Rocks to honor them. We should go there and see if we can find Cairne.

Rewards

Experience9,500 XP
ReputationOrgrimmar +250

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Top Comments

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Nhuvasarim+74via Wowhead (opens the original comment in a new tab)

Part of me is happy Cairne's in a better place, and you get to see that personally.
But seeing his body on that altar, even with his signature two totems, I still find my eyes watering up...
Rest in peace, and may the visitations of others show our respect.
Earthmother watch over you...

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Nulgar+34via Wowhead (opens the original comment in a new tab)

Part of the "old world" Children's Week questline, updated for Cataclysm.

Orcish Orphan says: So this is how a chieftain is honored!
[npc=52700] says: Elders of Thunder Bluff, I have called you together in the sight of the ancestors to honor my father, Cairne Bloodhoof.
Baine Bloodhoof says: Father, you were a man who led wisely, who battled skillfully, and who always sought the best for your people.
<Hamuul, Kador and Baine step forward after each other to light the pyre>
[npc=52729] says: When my druids and I were ambushed by renegade orcs, you challenged Warchief Garrosh to trial by combat to answer for their deaths, chieftain.
[npc=52787] says: You fought bravely, chieftain, but Grimtotem treachery poisoned Garrosh's weapon and denied you fair combat.
Kador Cloudsong says: May your spirit know peace. Magatha and her kin were driven from the city and your worthy son carries on your legacy.
Baine Bloodhoof says: May your spirit continue to guide us, father, as you did in life.
<several Elder spirits appear, while [npc=52805] rises from the pyre>
[npc=52777] says: We know you, Cairne Bloodhoof, and your people have told us of your deeds. You are welcome at the hearth of the ancestors.
<the spirits walk away>

Kador Cloudsong is the new leader of the Tauren shamans after the Skychaser tribe was nearly wiped out during the Grimtotem coup that followed Cairne's death.

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Top Comments

The highest voted Wowhead comments for this page. They are community notes, not TheWoWDB comments.

1
Nhuvasarim+74via Wowhead (opens the original comment in a new tab)

Part of me is happy Cairne's in a better place, and you get to see that personally.
But seeing his body on that altar, even with his signature two totems, I still find my eyes watering up...
Rest in peace, and may the visitations of others show our respect.
Earthmother watch over you...

2
Nulgar+34via Wowhead (opens the original comment in a new tab)

Part of the "old world" Children's Week questline, updated for Cataclysm.

Orcish Orphan says: So this is how a chieftain is honored!
[npc=52700] says: Elders of Thunder Bluff, I have called you together in the sight of the ancestors to honor my father, Cairne Bloodhoof.
Baine Bloodhoof says: Father, you were a man who led wisely, who battled skillfully, and who always sought the best for your people.
<Hamuul, Kador and Baine step forward after each other to light the pyre>
[npc=52729] says: When my druids and I were ambushed by renegade orcs, you challenged Warchief Garrosh to trial by combat to answer for their deaths, chieftain.
[npc=52787] says: You fought bravely, chieftain, but Grimtotem treachery poisoned Garrosh's weapon and denied you fair combat.
Kador Cloudsong says: May your spirit know peace. Magatha and her kin were driven from the city and your worthy son carries on your legacy.
Baine Bloodhoof says: May your spirit continue to guide us, father, as you did in life.
<several Elder spirits appear, while [npc=52805] rises from the pyre>
[npc=52777] says: We know you, Cairne Bloodhoof, and your people have told us of your deeds. You are welcome at the hearth of the ancestors.
<the spirits walk away>

Kador Cloudsong is the new leader of the Tauren shamans after the Skychaser tribe was nearly wiped out during the Grimtotem coup that followed Cairne's death.

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Rewards in detail
TypeRewardAmount
ExperienceXP9,500
ReputationOrgrimmar+250

Reward details

Reputation: Orgrimmar +250

Founded by Thrall, this Horde capital city is home to many of the proud orc clans of Durotar.

Reputation group: Horde.

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