TheWoWDBAs a heads up for any tanks choosing a reward, a later quest (http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10365) yields the same exact neck piece as "Natasha's Battle Chain".
If you don't mind waiting for a level, go ahead and get one of the dps necks to help you solo.
Quest
The Hound-Master
A World of Warcraft quest in Blade's Edge Mountains. Facts and objectives from the current retail game data.
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This quest is doable by both factions, as I am a horde and was able to complete it. This part of the quest is soloable as well, you'll note the quest doesn't suggest more then one player and you certainly don't need anyone else.
The houndmaster, who is in fact elite, doesn't really put up much of a fight towards the ancients you summon to help. During the fight, he will yell "Release the hounds!", much like the old scarlet named in the library. This summons one non-elite void hound which didn't help him much.
Note that this linked quest is a Scryers chain.
Quest facts
LevelLevel 20-30
Quest ID10912
Check whether you have already completed this quest
in-game: /run print(C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(10912))
What to do
StorylineBlade's Edge Mountains, step 86 of 95
RewardsNatasha's Arcane Filament, 
Natasha's Battle Chain, 
Natasha's Choker, 31g 50s, 6,200 XP
Natasha's Arcane Filament, Natasha's Battle Chain, Natasha's Choker, 31g 50s, 6,200 XPDescription
Baelmon the Hound-Master must die! He maintains the ritual that keeps the portal functioning. The Death's Door portal is located at the north end of the canyon. When you find it, you will find Baelmon. You're going to need help on this one, so take this wand. When you battle the Hound-Master, use it and a couple of my friends will come to your aid. After you have defeated Baelmon, return to Wildlord Antelarion. And, {name}, thank you for all that you've gone through for us here.
Where to go
Pins are the quest’s own POI points from the current retail client, projected onto the in-game zone map. The game marks one blob as the quest’s turn-in; the rest are objective areas. Points that fall outside a map’s window are dropped rather than guessed at.
Turn-inObjective areaObjective areaIn-game waypoint: /way #105 61.3 39.2
Coordinates
- Turn-inBlade's Edge Mountains 61.3, 39.2
/way #105 61.3 39.2 - Objective areaBlade's Edge Mountains 63.6, 59.1
/way #105 63.6 59.1 - Objective areaBlade's Edge Mountains 61.3, 38.9
/way #105 61.3 38.9
Map coordinates of the pins above. An area the client draws as a shape is given by the centre of its points.
Nearby on the Blade's Edge Mountains map
- Warchief's Command: Blade's Edge Mountains! about 830 yards
- Honor the Flame about 940 yards
- Desecrate this Fire! about 940 yards
- Hero's Call: Blade's Edge Mountains! about 1,700 yards
Quests whose map markers the client places closest to this one on Blade's Edge Mountains, nearest first. Distances are straight lines between the markers.
Getting there
Flight points closest to the quest’s turn-in marker on Blade's Edge Mountains:
- Evergrove, Blade's Edge Mountains
- Thunderlord Stronghold, Blade's Edge Mountains
- Toshley's Station, Blade's Edge Mountains
From the turn-in, the objective areas lie:
- Objective area
Straight-line distances in yards between the quest’s own map markers (QuestPOI) and the client’s flight-point positions (TaxiNodes); flight paths and terrain are not modelled.
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Other quests on the Blade's Edge Mountains map
Reward details
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TypeArmor Neck
Item level31
BindingBinds when picked up
Stats+4 Intellect, +6 Stamina
Suited toDiscipline, Balance, Restoration, Arcane, Fire, Frost, Mistweaver, Holy, Devourer, Destruction, Demonology, Affliction, Elemental, Shadow, Augmentation, Preservation, Devastation
Sells to vendors for48 silver40 copper
TypeArmor Neck
Item level31
BindingBinds when picked up
Stats+6 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +4 Parry
Sells to vendors for3 gold98 silver
TypeArmor Neck
Item level31
BindingBinds when picked up
Stats+4 Agility or Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste
Suited toVengeance, Enhancement, Subtlety, Outlaw, Assassination, Windwalker, Feral, Guardian, Havoc, Beast Mastery, Marksmanship, Survival, Brewmaster, Protection, Fury, Arms, Retribution, Unholy, Frost, Blood
Sells to vendors for48 silver75 copper
TypeArmor Neck
Item level31
BindingBinds when picked up
Stats+4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike
Suited toDiscipline, Balance, Restoration, Arcane, Fire, Frost, Mistweaver, Holy, Devourer, Destruction, Demonology, Affliction, Elemental, Shadow, Augmentation, Preservation, Devastation
Sells to vendors for48 silver23 copper
TypeArmor Neck
Item level31
BindingBinds when picked up
Stats+4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +6 Versatility
Suited toDiscipline, Balance, Restoration, Arcane, Fire, Frost, Mistweaver, Holy, Devourer, Destruction, Demonology, Affliction, Elemental, Shadow, Augmentation, Preservation, Devastation
Sells to vendors for48 silver6 copper
TypeArmor Neck
Item level31
BindingBinds when picked up
Stats+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike
Suited toProtection, Fury, Arms, Retribution, Unholy, Frost, Blood
Sells to vendors for48 silver57 copper
Reputation: Cenarion Expedition +500
An exploratory force sent to Outland by the Cenarion Circle to study surviving life forms. The Cenarion Expedition has quickly gained in size and autonomy since the opening of the Dark Portal.
Reputation group: The Burning Crusade.
Other quests in Blade's Edge Mountains that reward Cenarion Expedition reputation: Creating the Pendant (+250), Whispers of the Raven God (+250), A Time for Negotiation... (+250), ...and a Time for Action (+250), Did You Get The Note? (+10), Meeting at the Blackwing Coven (+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.
Storyline
Blade's Edge Mountains
Part 86 of 95.
Previous: Fire At Will! · Next: A Time for Negotiation...
- 81Deceive thy Enemy
- 82You're Fired!
- 83Death's Door
- 84Harvesting the Fel Ammunition
- 85Fire At Will!
- 86The Hound-Master
- 87A Time for Negotiation...
- 88...and a Time for Action
- 89Poaching from Poachers
- 90Whelps of the Wyrmcult
- 91Did You Get The Note?
- 92Wyrmskull Watcher
Showing steps 81 to 92 of 95.
Storyline order is the client’s own QuestLine data from the current retail build.
Where this quest fits
Before this quest
Taken from the storyline's own step order.
- Fire At Will!
Now that the ammunition can affect the Burning Legion, it's time for you to use it. There are two warp-gates, which are used for teleportation and enhancement of the void terrors. One is in the south and the other in the north, and each is within range of a fel cannon.
After this quest
Taken from the storyline's own step order.
- A Time for Negotiation...
When we arrived in the Ruuan Weald, the wyrm cultists were keeping themselves to Blackwing Coven, through the tunnel to the west. But now, they are encroaching upon us here. I need you to find the wyrmcultists' overseer.
Also counted by On the Blade's Edge
Its criteria name 21 quests; others include:
- Protecting Our Own
- The Bladespire Ogres
- The Bloodmaul Ogres
- Planting the Banner
- The Thunderspike
- A Curse Upon Both of Your Clans!
- Bladespire Kegger
- Gauging the Resonant Frequency
The storyline at a glance
Blade's Edge Mountains has 95 steps, from The Encroaching Wilderness to Maxnar Must Die!.
Maps its steps are placed on (steps per map): Blade's Edge Mountains (95).
Other storylines on the Blade's Edge Mountains map
- Burning Crusade Chromie Time Breadcrumbs
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.
Achievements
Completing this quest counts toward this achievement.
- On the Blade's Edge: its criteria name 21 quests, this one included.