The Source Revealed is a quest for level 1-90.
Look, the actions of a rogue apothecary are not my concern. If he's undermining our efforts, then let me be the first to point you in the right direction.
If he's innocent, then he's got nothing to hide, right?
I purchased the goods from Apothecary Staffron Lerent. He's working in a secluded area past Ravenholdt Manor in the hills over Hillsbrad. To be honest with you, I thought he was a little odd.
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To Find Apothecary Staffron Lerent for Alliance from Southshore:
Follow the river north until you come to a fallen tree (68,32). The tree is mostly in the water. Turn to the right (East) and go up the "valley" between to hills (slightly to the northeast of the tree). On your left you will see a very small path (72,23) that will zig zag up. Take it up to the tunnel (77,19).Once out of the tunnel you go follow path towards mansion, then take a RIGHT past the garden and mini-archery arena. Follow the path, and take a LEFT where there appears to be a drop (84,25). Keep following it LEFT.
Then you will see him at the end of the path (89,74), and a mini pond.
If you pay attention after completing the quest, and don't just run off, Staffron has a conversation with his "lost love" - his wife arrives in ghost form, and cannot be targeted, though she does emote if you click on her.
Conversation:
Annalise Lerent says: Staffron...
Apothecary Staffron Lerent says: Annalise? Is that you?
Annalise Lerent says: My dear Staffron, have you forgotten what it is to love? The love that we once shared?
Apothecary Staffron Lerent says: Have I forgotten? Of course I have... I have forgotten about love, happiness... of life itself.
Apothecary Staffron Lerent says: But I do know this - love makes the heart and body weak. It can be exploited. Without your love, I have only my work, Annalise.
Annalise Lerent says: But of course I love you, Staffron. And it pains me to see you suffer so.
Annalise Lerent says: I pledge my love to you forever. Death cannot erase that, even as I am sure that you still remember your love for me.
Annalise Lerent says: And if you do not, then I am truly lost.
Apothecary Staffron Lerent says: How could you love me, Annalise? Look at me. I am not the man you once knew.
Apothecary Staffron Lerent says: Annalise? Annalise! No, don't leave me!
Apothecary Staffron Lerent says: Annalise... You're right. I-I can't do this. I must find another way.
Apothecary Staffron Lerent says: You there. You're welcome to take the contents of my cauldron. It was to be the second stage of my plan - amorous clothing.
Check whether you have already completed it in-game: /run print(C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(8984))
The highest voted Wowhead comments for this page. They are community notes, not TheWoWDB comments.
To Find Apothecary Staffron Lerent for Alliance from Southshore:
Follow the river north until you come to a fallen tree (68,32). The tree is mostly in the water. Turn to the right (East) and go up the "valley" between to hills (slightly to the northeast of the tree). On your left you will see a very small path (72,23) that will zig zag up. Take it up to the tunnel (77,19).Once out of the tunnel you go follow path towards mansion, then take a RIGHT past the garden and mini-archery arena. Follow the path, and take a LEFT where there appears to be a drop (84,25). Keep following it LEFT.
Then you will see him at the end of the path (89,74), and a mini pond.
If you pay attention after completing the quest, and don't just run off, Staffron has a conversation with his "lost love" - his wife arrives in ghost form, and cannot be targeted, though she does emote if you click on her.
Conversation:
Annalise Lerent says: Staffron...
Apothecary Staffron Lerent says: Annalise? Is that you?
Annalise Lerent says: My dear Staffron, have you forgotten what it is to love? The love that we once shared?
Apothecary Staffron Lerent says: Have I forgotten? Of course I have... I have forgotten about love, happiness... of life itself.
Apothecary Staffron Lerent says: But I do know this - love makes the heart and body weak. It can be exploited. Without your love, I have only my work, Annalise.
Annalise Lerent says: But of course I love you, Staffron. And it pains me to see you suffer so.
Annalise Lerent says: I pledge my love to you forever. Death cannot erase that, even as I am sure that you still remember your love for me.
Annalise Lerent says: And if you do not, then I am truly lost.
Apothecary Staffron Lerent says: How could you love me, Annalise? Look at me. I am not the man you once knew.
Apothecary Staffron Lerent says: Annalise? Annalise! No, don't leave me!
Apothecary Staffron Lerent says: Annalise... You're right. I-I can't do this. I must find another way.
Apothecary Staffron Lerent says: You there. You're welcome to take the contents of my cauldron. It was to be the second stage of my plan - amorous clothing.
Yeah, Queueue's guide seems to be directed at alliance heading from Southshore. If you're a horde then going "north" leads you further up towards Western Plaguelands where there is a tree in the water near Chillwind Point, but this isn't the tree he's talking about. There is a log much further south though as Rhysel said. In Hillsbrad Foothills go around the ledge just to the right of the river which is at approximately 72,28. Behind a group of 4 trees near the mountains at 75,25 you'll see the start of a dirt track leading up into the mountains and zig-zagging all the way up. The track wi
These quests carry the same name and the same data in every field we hold. Quest 8984 is the main entry.
| Quest | ID |
|---|---|
| The Source Revealed (this page) | 8984 |
| The Source Revealed | 9028 |
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