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Ruins of Lordaeron

The ruins above Undercity combine seven encounters with substantial quest preparation. Horde characters collect tasks in Brill and Undercity; the Alliance has separate letter and insignia reference quests.

07 NOV 2026DE / EN7 encounter profiles
Level guidance15–22
ZoneTirisfal Glades
Encounter profiles7
Map views1
01 / START

Before you leave

Before entering, check Horde tasks from Kristof, Griffs and Morbin. Some letter and head follow-ups begin only when an item is looted. Alliance parties must account for travel and capital guards.

The level range is guidance, not a verified entrance minimum. Routes and tactics are our planning advice; current server mechanics have not been confirmed by our own gameplay tests.

Some boss-to-NPC associations remain unresolved. Their identifiers label client encounter entries, not verified NPCs.

The minimap overview supplies neither surveyed boss positions nor a guaranteed floor or unlock sequence.

02 / MAPS

Approach and maps

Area map for the approach. A reliably checked entrance coordinate is not recorded here, so no portal pin is invented.

Tirisfal Glades · Forever 70790
Ruins of Lordaeron · map view 1
Map view 1/1 · Terrain and building overview from current client minimap textures; overlapping rooms are not a verified floor sequence.

Boss numbers label list entries, not invented map positions. A minimap overview with overlapping rooms is not automatically a verified floor sequence.

03 / ROUTE

Plan your run

  1. Collect faction tasks first and agree who needs limbs or insignias.
  2. Check Witherfang for the toxic quest material.
  3. Read the Edward and Baron objectives; a fast final-boss kill does not finish them.
  4. After Rath’mael, let all eligible players check quest loot.
  5. The head follow-up has several Undercity steps; do that city circuit after the dungeon.
04 / BOSSESS

Encounters and your jobs

The list combines current client entries with the associations identified in each profile. Unclear variants are marked. Its order is not a surveyed walking route; check casts, immunities and triggers in game.

01
NPC 250483

Witherfang

Loot the material for The New Plague before moving on. Limb collections are separate objectives and do not finish with the boss kill alone.

Tank
Establish threat on active enemies and avoid an uncleared passage at your back.
Healer
Start with enough mana and choose clear line of sight.
Damage
Follow focus marks and release crowd control only when agreed.
02
NPC 250631

The Abandoned

The Abandoned has its own entry in the client roster. Secure the fighting area, set a focus target and begin with the full party. A current verified spell sequence is not recorded here.

Tank
Keep the boss on cleared ground and check healing range after repositioning.
Healer
Call damage spikes and avoid taking position behind uncleared enemies.
Damage
Wait for tank contact and stay on cleared ground if pursued.
03
Client encounter

The Butcher

The Butcher has its own entry in the client roster. Secure the fighting area, set a focus target and begin with the full party. A current verified spell sequence is not recorded here.

Tank
Keep a defensive in reserve for sudden damage.
Healer
Check health, mana and possible quest interactions before moving on.
Damage
Check quest loot and your progress after the fight.
04
Client encounter

Lordaeron Captain

Lordaeron Captain has its own entry in the client roster. Secure the fighting area, set a focus target and begin with the full party. A current verified spell sequence is not recorded here.

Tank
Establish threat on active enemies and avoid an uncleared passage at your back.
Healer
Start with enough mana and choose clear line of sight.
Damage
Follow focus marks and release crowd control only when agreed.
05
NPC 256035

Viktor the Vile

Viktor the Vile has its own entry in the client roster. Secure the fighting area, set a focus target and begin with the full party. A current verified spell sequence is not recorded here.

Tank
Keep the boss on cleared ground and check healing range after repositioning.
Healer
Call damage spikes and avoid taking position behind uncleared enemies.
Damage
Wait for tank contact and stay on cleared ground if pursued.
06
NPC 256097

Bjork

Bjork has its own entry in the client roster. Secure the fighting area, set a focus target and begin with the full party. A current verified spell sequence is not recorded here.

Tank
Keep a defensive in reserve for sudden damage.
Healer
Check health, mana and possible quest interactions before moving on.
Damage
Check quest loot and your progress after the fight.
07
NPC 250657

Rath'mael

Rath'mael has its own entry in the client roster. Secure the fighting area, set a focus target and begin with the full party. A current verified spell sequence is not recorded here.

Tank
Establish threat on active enemies and avoid an uncleared passage at your back.
Healer
Start with enough mana and choose clear line of sight.
Damage
Follow focus marks and release crowd control only when agreed.
05 / QUESTS

Quests, prerequisites and rewards

Minimum levels concern acceptance, not combat suitability. Prerequisites show direct links, not every earlier step. Coordinates belong to the explicitly named zone. Additional class quests and follow-ups can require further travel.

Horde · minimum level 15 · #92401A Frightened Request

Search the ruins for the missing Edward Heartweaver, then return to the giver.

Accept
Tabitha Heartweaver · Map 130 · ≈ 44.4 / 43.0
Turn in
Tabitha Heartweaver · Map 130 · ≈ 44.4 / 43.0
Direct prerequisite
None listed in the reference used

Reward: choose one

  • Edward's Knife #251485
  • Tabitha's Cuffs #251486

Quest also listed in client cache 70790. Questie Forever reference for minimum level, giver and prerequisites; acceptance not independently tested.

Horde · minimum level 15 · #92421Light's Justice

Collect 25 Intact Limbs for Morbin Lightbane in Undercity.

Accept
Morbin Lightbane · Undercity · ≈ 57.4 / 90.4
Turn in
Morbin Lightbane · Undercity · ≈ 57.4 / 90.4
Direct prerequisite
None listed in the reference used

Reward: choose one

  • The Stitcher #279874
  • Spare Part Bindings #279875

Quest also listed in client cache 70790. Questie Forever reference for minimum level, giver and prerequisites; acceptance not independently tested.

Horde · minimum level 15 · #92422The Wrath of Rath'mael

Defeat Rath’mael and report to Deathguard Kristof in Brill.

Accept
Deathguard Kristof · Tirisfal Glades · ≈ 65.2 / 60.2
Turn in
Deathguard Kristof · Tirisfal Glades · ≈ 65.2 / 60.2
Direct prerequisite
99156

Reward: choose one

  • Forsaken Greataxe #251533
  • Gnarled Necromancer's Staff #251534

Quest also listed in client cache 70790. Questie Forever reference for minimum level, giver and prerequisites; acceptance not independently tested.

Horde · minimum level 15 · #95216The New Plague

Loot the Highly Toxic Strain from Witherfang and deliver it to Theodore Griffs in Undercity.

Accept
Theodore Griffs · Undercity · ≈ 46.3 / 71.9
Turn in
Theodore Griffs · Undercity · ≈ 46.3 / 71.9
Direct prerequisite
451

Reward: choose one

  • Plaguefang #279876
  • Blight Gloves #279877

Quest also listed in client cache 70790. Questie Forever reference for minimum level, giver and prerequisites; acceptance not independently tested.

Horde · minimum level 15 · #97288Unending Torment

Recover the Abominable Head and seek its recipient in Undercity.

Accept
Not established in checked records
Turn in
Master Apothecary Faranell · Undercity · ≈ 48.8 / 69.3
Direct prerequisite
None listed in the reference used

No immediate equipment reward recorded in this selection.

Quest also listed in client cache 70790. Questie Forever reference for minimum level, giver and prerequisites; acceptance not independently tested.

Horde · minimum level 15 · #97289Unending Torment

Bring the Head of the Baron to Othmar’s body in Undercity.

Accept
Master Apothecary Faranell · Undercity · ≈ 48.8 / 69.3
Turn in
Unfinished Abomination · Undercity · ≈ 46.0 / 62.2
Direct prerequisite
97288

No immediate equipment reward recorded in this selection.

Quest also listed in client cache 70790. Questie Forever reference for minimum level, giver and prerequisites; acceptance not independently tested.

Horde · minimum level 15 · #97291Unending Torment

Acquire Toxic Skullcap, Blisterweed and Essence of Agony in Undercity for Faranell.

Accept
Master Apothecary Faranell · Undercity · ≈ 48.8 / 69.3
Turn in
Master Apothecary Faranell · Undercity · ≈ 48.8 / 69.3
Direct prerequisite
97290

No immediate equipment reward recorded in this selection.

Quest also listed in client cache 70790. Questie Forever reference for minimum level, giver and prerequisites; acceptance not independently tested.

Horde · minimum level 15 · #97292Unending Torment

Apply the Hissing Serum at the system above Othmar’s body.

Accept
Master Apothecary Faranell · Undercity · ≈ 48.8 / 69.3
Turn in
Master Apothecary Faranell · Undercity · ≈ 48.8 / 69.3
Direct prerequisite
97291

No immediate equipment reward recorded in this selection.

Quest also listed in client cache 70790. Questie Forever reference for minimum level, giver and prerequisites; acceptance not independently tested.

Alliance · minimum level 15 · #92415Remember That I Love You

Use the blood-stained letter and deliver it to Orphan Matron Nightingale in Stormwind.

Accept
Not established in checked records
Turn in
Orphan Matron Nightingale · Stormwind · ≈ 56.3 / 54.0
Direct prerequisite
None listed in the reference used

No immediate equipment reward recorded in this selection.

Questie Forever reference for minimum level, giver and prerequisites; acceptance not independently tested.

Alliance · minimum level 15 · #95189Crest of Lordaeron

Deliver the recovered crest to Lady Dena Kennedy in Stormwind.

Accept
Not established in checked records
Turn in
Lady Dena Kennedy
Direct prerequisite
None listed in the reference used

No immediate equipment reward recorded in this selection.

Questie Forever reference for minimum level, giver and prerequisites; acceptance not independently tested.

Alliance · minimum level 15 · #95195Bloodied Insignia

Collect ten Bloodied Insignias and deliver them to General Marcus Jonathan in Stormwind.

Accept
Not established in checked records
Turn in
General Marcus Jonathan · Stormwind · ≈ 69.2 / 82.7
Direct prerequisite
None listed in the reference used

Reward: choose one

  • Duty Bound Leggings #279868
  • Remembrance Armor #279869

Questie Forever reference for minimum level, giver and prerequisites; acceptance not independently tested.

Horde · minimum level 15 · #95204Crest of Lordaeron

The Horde crest variant leads to Oran Snakewrithe in Undercity.

Accept
Not established in checked records
Turn in
Oran Snakewrithe · Undercity · ≈ 73.1 / 32.9
Direct prerequisite
None listed in the reference used

No immediate equipment reward recorded in this selection.

Questie Forever reference for minimum level, giver and prerequisites; acceptance not independently tested.

Alliance · minimum level 15 · #95250Abominable Creatures

Recover the Head of the Baron; the reference names Captain Truman as recipient.

Accept
Not established in checked records
Turn in
Not established in checked records
Direct prerequisite
None listed in the reference used

Reward: choose one

  • Monstrous Cleaver #279864
  • Grave Shroud #279865
  • Slain Baron's Signet #279867

Questie Forever reference for minimum level, giver and prerequisites; acceptance not independently tested.

06 / LOOT

Loot: distinguish stats from acquisition

These are selected items; quest rewards appear above. Observed drops and acquisition references are deliberately separated. Current stats do not turn an old acquisition reference into a confirmed Forever drop. No guaranteed rates or untested best-in-slot promises.

Selected attributes from client build 70862; some bonus amounts use client-budget calculations. Drop observations may come from beta recordings. Personal enchants, old tooltip values, armor and weapon DPS were not blindly copied.

Witherbite Bracers

Witherbite Bracers · #271202
Observed drop

Witherfang ↑

Wrist · iLvl 20 · level 15

+4 Agility; +5 spell damage and healing

Segmented Spider Leg

Segmented Spider Leg · #271203
Observed drop

Witherfang ↑

Two-Hand · iLvl 20 · level 15

+9 Agility; +5 Spirit

Grip of Fear

Grip of Fear · #271208
Observed drop

The Abandoned ↑

Hands · iLvl 22 · level 17

+6 Strength; +6 Intellect

Abomination Bones

Abomination Bones · #271205
Observed drop

The Butcher ↑

Chest · iLvl 20 · level 15

+8 Strength; +5 Shadow Resistance

Meathook Slicer

Meathook Slicer · #271204
Observed drop

The Butcher ↑

One-Hand · iLvl 20 · level 15

+5 Stamina

Vileblood Scimitar

Vileblood Scimitar · #271218
Observed drop

Viktor the Vile ↑

One-Hand · iLvl 22 · level 17

+5 Spirit

Vilewalkers

Vilewalkers · #271211
Observed drop

Viktor the Vile ↑

Feet · iLvl 22 · level 17

+7 Strength; +5 Stamina

Tuskwrap Belt

Tuskwrap Belt · #271210
Observed drop

Bjork ↑

Waist · iLvl 21 · level 16

+6 spell damage and healing; +5 Spirit

Bonerust Leggings

Bonerust Leggings · #271209
Observed drop

Bjork ↑

Legs · iLvl 21 · level 16

+4 Strength; +9 Agility

Mirror of Rath'mael

Mirror of Rath'mael · #271213
Observed drop

Rath'mael ↑

Off Hand · iLvl 24 · level 19

+5 Strength

Coldspire Staff

Coldspire Staff · #271215
Observed drop

Rath'mael ↑

Two-Hand · iLvl 24 · level 19

+13 Frost Resistance; +32 Frost spell damage

Rotmender's Treads

Rotmender's Treads · #271214
Observed drop

Rath'mael ↑

Feet · iLvl 24 · level 19

+5 spell damage; +7 Stamina; +15 healing

EVIDENCE

Evidence and unresolved details

Checked 7 November 2026. Current encounter and item data mainly use client 1.60.1.70862. Quests combine current client/player records with original Questie Forever reference data. Maps load directly here, with their origin and any floor-assignment limits identified beside each image.

Routes and role advice are our own planning recommendations. We have not independently tested server mechanics live. A client entry alone proves neither current encounter availability nor timing. Entries from other game variants and unrecorded NPC associations are identified in the relevant guide.

For loot, distinguish current stats from acquisition: “observed drop” is a recorded association, sometimes from beta and often a small sample. A “drop reference” is not current drop confirmation. Neither establishes a reliable drop rate. Some new German names are editorial translations; English names and identifiers retain exact identity.

Some boss-to-NPC associations remain unresolved. Their identifiers label client encounter entries, not verified NPCs.

The minimap overview supplies neither surveyed boss positions nor a guaranteed floor or unlock sequence.

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