Technologia: A Travelog of Netherstorm in the World of Warcraft

Netherstorm

One of the two end-game zones included in the Burning Crusade, Netherstorm is divided into seven islands, which are best completed one at a time. Each island has its own quest hub with other quest givers scattered around, usually one or two per island.

Inferious of the Forsaken, an Officer of the Technologia guild will be your guide through this zone. As is typical of his Race, he tends to be crude, but I'll try to keep him under control. Enjoy!

Text: Wally Bahny
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Images: World of Warcraft

Welcome

Welcome to the Travelog of Netherstorm. I, Inferious of the Forsaken, will be your guide.

Behind me is the bridge between Blades' Edge Mountains and Netherstorm that most humanoids will need to cross to enter for the first time. This bridge was constructed by the goblins, so cross very carefully (we don't trust their "technology"). As a matter of fact, Netherstorm is full of goblins, so tread carefully thoughout the entire zone.

Area 52

This goblin city, Area 52, is similar in design to the ones you might have seen before in Tanaris and Winterspring. It also includes similar services, such as a bank and an inn, as well as several vendors. Lets go inside and take a look.

What? Where?

What was that? Where am I? Who am I?

Vendors

Okay, I remember who I am now.

This goblin sells blacksmithing supplies and is standing next to a forge and an anvil. They are useless to me, a skinner and leatherworker, but I imagine some of you might find them useful. Right next to the goblin is an ethereal member of the Consortium. He wants us to attack their arch enemies to the south that are looting some garbage. I say let them have it...

Arena Vendors

Inside this building are the goblins that control the arena gear. Play enough arena matches, and they just might sell it to you -- if they feel like it.

The Inn

Providing a safe haven and resting place is not all this building does. It also houses the emissaries from the Scryers and the Aldor factions from Shattrath City. Each faction's emissaries give similar quests, but with a slight twist toward their own agendas. Several levels ago, I chose to ally myself with the Scryers, so the Aldor will not even talk with me. Oh well.

The Bank

Down this staircase is the underground goblin vault. Fortunately, their bank is compatible with the horde bank so it makes item storage and retrieval easy in these far reaches.

The Rocket

It looks like these crazy goblins are trying to build a rocket ship to travel who-knows-where. Beneath and around the rocket are various goblins that want your help gathering materials. They pay a fair price, so it's good work.

Manaforge B'Naar

The first of many Manaforges in Netherstorm, this one is just to the southwest of Area 52 and is the first place the Scryer or Aldor emissaries send you.

Blood Elves

Broken off from our Silvermoon friends, these Blood Elves are followers of Silvermoon's estranged leader. You will need to kill many of these.

Arcane Annihilator

This guy wanders around Manaforge B'Naar and will attack an unknowing quester. Unless you are highly skilled, he will probably kill you so tread carefully. There is a quest to kill this guy, so grab a friend or two and take him out.

Inside a Manaforge

The inside of most manaforges look the same. There is a named blood elf inside that carries a key for the machine in the foreground. Use the key on the machine to shut down the manaforge.

The Heap

This area, called The Heap, is where the Consortium representative sends a fearless quester. These guys are not very friendly. Also, don't forget to kill their boss while you're here.

Creatures

A couple of creatures native to Netherstorm: Shaleskin Flayers and Nether Rays. Some of the goblins back in Area 52 want these dead for certain body parts.

Ruins of Enkaat

North of Area 52, this area contains some non-friendly Draenei. This goblin wants a worthy adventurer to escort a robot through the ruins, gathering items.

Ruins of Enkaat 2

While the robot is grabbing the rocket-like objects in the background, you must gather the red-glowing objects in the foreground. Watch out for the Draenei.

More Creatures

Another Nether Ray and a Phase Hunter, both native creatures in Netherstorm.

Dr. Boom

Dr. Boom is an interesting goblin. Not very friendly with the residents of Area 52, you are tasked with killing him, but it's not that easy. You are given a stack of bombs to throw at him while dodging his walking bombs. Good luck.

The Proving Grounds

Another goblin that is messing in things he shouldn't be, this guy asks groups of 4 or 5 able-bodied adventurers to take control of a Reaver and defend against this Reaver pictured. Guess what happens if you lose...

Oops

The Paladin in the previous scene tried to do the quest by himself. Once he died, the Reaver continued on and attacked Area 52. Apparently, the Reaver doesn't like the goblins' rocket ship.

Arklon Ruins

East and a little south of Area 52, the Arklon Ruins are full of demons. Make sure you grab all of the quests for this area up front so that you only have to come in here once. Gather 4 or 5 stolen devices, kill the demon in the background, and then summon another demon from the fire on the far right of the scene.

Veronia

If you have allied yourself with the Scryers faction, this Blood Elf will fly you to your next destination. If you have allied with the Aldor, you've got to walk. Make sure you've completed as many quests on this island as possible before continuing on -- it will make your ~~undeath~~ life easier.

Manaforge Coruu

These blood elves continue the Scryers quest line into Manaforge Coruu in the background. The tasks at Manaforge Coruu are practically the same as B'Naar. Before attacking Coruu, visit the location in the next scene.

Kirin'var Village and the Violet Tower

Also on the same island, Kirin'var Village and the Violet Tower are the next major quest hubs.

Quest Givers

At the base of the tower as well as in front of the stables, there are quest givers for this island of Netherstorm. Besides the normal killing quests, you are asked to gather some items from both the village and the manaforge, and help protect the village area from further attacks.

Village Row

In the village's row of houses, there are two different types of mana creatures. While you're killing several of each, make sure you grab a fragment of this mana bomb.

Other Houses

There are also other houses that are not in the main row. In three of these houses, make sure you pick up the glowing parchment. Watch out for ghosts.

Named Ghosts

Scattered throughout the village are a few named ghosts. This one stays put inside the city hall. Each of these ghosts is carrying an item their former self held dear. Kill the ghost to get the item and return it to their house in the Row.

Crazy ghosts -- they need to let go of life already...

Blacksmith

As with all human villages, this one has a blacksmith. Make sure you take his hammer from him and give it to one of the guys back at the stables.

Wards

These objects help to ward off attacks and protect the tower. Charge the three around the tower.

More Ghosts

North of the tower in the Chapel Yard are more ghosts, but this time they are more ornery. Attacking them releases a crazed ghost that is much harder to kill. Tread carefully, trying to only take one at a time.

Naberius

Inside the chapel is Naberius, a named ghost and the leader of the ghosts in the previous scene, who is very difficult to kill. Gather up a few friends and take him out.

Bessy

In the middle of the Chapel Yard's field is the ghost of a cow. Escort this cow ghost back to the stables for a nice reward. Watch out for attacks, apparently the other ghosts don't like you stealing their cow. Got Milk?

Sunfury Hold

Lastly, on this island, is Sunfury Hold. Kill some more bad blood elves, torch their armaments, and get out of there. Simple enough.

Midrealm Post

Next, head north across the bridge (not goblin, this time) and toward the Midrealm Post. This is inside a bubble called an eco-dome, which have apparently been built by the Consortium to attempt to renew life in this mostly barren land. This is the next island's major quest hub and a good spot to make some repairs. There are several goblin and Consortium quest givers here that ask for a variety of tasks. Let's take a look.

Lynx

The first thing to do is kill several of these lynx. Not a hard task, you've done it before. Also, in the background, is a device that you are asked to take readings from. Go ahead and do that while you're over here killing lynx.

Crocodiles

After killing ten or so lynx, you now need to kill ten or so crocodiles. The same type of quest as the lynx, this should be easy work. While killing lynx and crocs, be sure to pick up the bell-shaped flowers like the one just behind the croc.

More Demons

Outside the eco-dome is another group of demons. These demons are salvaging some trash. Boy, bad guys sure like trash. Kill some of each of the two smaller types of demons and then kill their boss. Two quests up, two quests down.

Ethereal Escort

This ethereal wants an escort to the demon transporter in the next scene. Grab a friend and give him a hand.

Demon Transporter

This is the demon transporter I was referring to in the last scene. In addition to the demons that are visible, several more demons spawn at each of the obelisks around the transporter as the ethereal is disabling it.

Manaforge Duro

The third manaforge encountered in Netherstorm, Manaforge Duro, has a similar setup to the previous two and is surrounded by Blood Elves. Also pictured here in the foreground are a swiftwing shredder and a warp chaser, more native "fauna" of Netherstorm.

Master Daellis Dawnstrike

Along with several Sunfury Archers, you will need to kill their boss, Master Daellis Dawnstrike, just outside Duro. Fortunately, they're fairly well distracted by some mana wyrms.

Summoner Kanthin

Also nearby Manaforge Duro is Summoner Kanthin who drops an item you'll need for one of the folks back in Midrealm Post. He's pretty easy to take if you're careful not to pull any other Blood Elves.

Cosmowrench

A miniature version of the goblin cities we have so far seen, Cosmowrench is east of Manaforge Duro and only yields one quest: kill warp chasers. The biggest use this little town has is that it serves as the flight point for nearby Tempest Keep.

Warp Chaser

Here's another warp stalker. Be wary of these guys because they can sneak up on you. Us rogues know all about that...

Tempest Keep

Tempest Keep is a series of floating ships just off the edge of Netherstorm. Inside are 4 separate dungeons that brave adventurers are encouraged to try. There is good money to be made running through these.

Ecodomes Sutheron and Skyperch

After completing this island, return to Ecodome Midrealm and cross the bridge north. Soon enough, you will come to this Night Elf standing at the base of a tall elevator. She gives a few quests that have to do with tending the transplanted fauna. We'll take a look at those soon.

Elevator: Part 1

Unless you own a flying mount, the only way to the top of the Stormspire is to ride this lift. As soon as it gets to the bottom, we'll hop on.

Elevator: Part 2

Okay, here's the elevator. Chase that Human Paladin off and hop on.

The Stormspire

At the top of the Stormspire is the next major quest hub in Netherstorm. Populated entirely by goblins and Consortium ethereals, there are many quests here for the current island.

Nexus-Prince Haramad

The Consortium leader, Nexus-Prince Haramad, has fixated a permanent image of himself in one of the buildings on the Stormspire. Haramad gives several good quests in the region.

Lashers & Talbuk

The Night Elf female we saw a while back firsts asks us to kill some of the walking plants, called Farahlon Lashers, you see scattered around the edges. Other than poison, these guys are easy work. Next, she wants us to tag some of these Talbuk Does so that the are easily tracable. The Sires don't like it very much.

Markaru

Finally, the Night Elf wants this Markaru dead. Some questers may want a friend for this one.

Forge Base Oblivion

Just outside the ecodome surrounding Stormspire are two Forge Bases. The first contains some smaller demons working around two or three inactive fel reavers. One of your tasks is to destroy one of the reavers. This is way easier than the ones in Hellfire Peninsula...

Forge Base Gehenna

The second forge base is centered around three demon transporters. You of course will have to kill some demons, but you also have to mind control one of those demons to blow up each transporter. Fun stuff!

Silroth

Next to one of the transporters is Silroth. I think it was Haramad that wanted him dead. Bring a couple friends.

Forgemaster Morug

Back at the first forge camp is Forgemaster Morug. He drops another item you'll need for the quest in the previous scene. Bring your friends over from the first guy to take this one out.

Ecodome Farfield

On the northernmost tip of Netherstorm is Ecodome Farfield. Inside here is a lone ethereal that needs help gathering parts for his machine. Guess who has them...

Raptors

Sure enough, the raptors have put the machine's parts in their nests. Kill some raptors, grab some parts, and get out of there.

Tyrantus

While killing raptors and gathering parts, watch out for Tyrantus roaming around. He's as tough as his Un'Goro cousins and may kill you. You'll need him later for a Netherwing reputation quest, so remember where he is.

Ruins of Farahlon: Part 1

Between the forge bases and the Ruins of Farahlon (which we will glance into in a moment) are these rock creatures called Farahlon Breakers. Kill a few as well as their leader, Cragskaar, for some folks back at the Stormspire.

Ruins of Farahlon: Part 2

Inside the Ruins of Farahlon are demon eyes and dogs. You'll need to kill several of these. Watch out for the eyes' superman beams and the dogs' flame breath -- nasty stuff.

Ruins of Farahlon: Part 3

Lastly in the ruins, you'll need to kill a demon leader, Culuthas. You will probably need at least one good friend for him.

Tuluman's Landing

West of the Stormspire are three Consortium ethereals that give quests for the small island that contains Manaforge Ara. Now is a good time to head over there.

Manaforge Ara: Part 1

At the base of Manaforge Ara are Blood Elves and Demons working together. Who would have thought that would happen. Kill away!

Manaforge Ara: Part 2

Here's a shot of the forge itself. Same as the last three, only tougher, you will need two to four friends to complete this one.

Trelleum Mine

Beneath Manaforge Ara is the Trelleum Mine. Inside you will need to help a remorseful Blood Elf to repent for his mistakes. Watch out for demons and Blood Elves inside that are not so remorseful.

Protectorate Watch Post

After completing the tasks out at Manaforge Ara, head back past the Stormspire and east to the Protectorate Watch Post which is on the last island of Netherstorm. Many of the Consortium ethereals here have quests for the able-bodied adventurer in the lands that surround Manaforge Ultris.

Ethereum Staging Grounds

The first thing to do is to attack their arch enemies again in the Ethereum Staging Grounds. Kill some, kill some more, and then kill some more. You also have to reconnoiter some items.

Ethereum Transponder Zeta

Along the way, you have to keep checking in with Commander Ameer via the Ethereum Transponder Zeta. Eventually, he asks you to escort a friend to blow up a mana tube that feeds Manaforge Ultris. Bring a friend or two to do this.

Void Waste

While you're killing the ethereals, also attack these globule-like Void Wastes found in the pools around the same area. They drop items you will need for our Consortium friends.

Nexus-King Salhadaar

Entrapped by the Ethereum, Nexus-King Salhadaar needs to be set free and then killed by you and 4 very good friends. He's a tough one.

Access Shaft Zeon

Underneath Ultris is another mine shaft called Access Shaft Zeon. Inside are what appear to be dead Blood Elves that actually turn into the creature you see lurking under the tent. Be very wary.

Seeping Sludge

In the pools right up next to Ultris are some ooze creatures called Seeping Sludge which you'll need to kill for the same quest as the globule monsters previously.

Void Elementals

Inside and directly ouside the manaforge are these Void elementals. You will need to kill several of these to get shards that belong to their leader, who is inside the forge.

Celestial Ridge

On the eastern-most reach of the Ultris island is the Celestial Ridge. This is one of the dwelling places of the Netherwing Dragons in the Outlands. You will need to kill these for their essences.

Ethereal Teleport Pad

In the Celestial Ridge is this Ethereal Teleport Pad which you will need to use to get instructions. Those instructions send you slightly north to the camp we will see soon. The people at that camp want some dragon eggs and then they return you down here to look for the Shrouded Figure highlighted to the left of the image. The Shrouded Figure also wants items from the dragonkin.

The Camp

This is the camp I was referring to in the previous scene. These people collect dragon eggs.

Manaforge Ultris: Top

At the top of Manaforge Ultris there is a swirling mass of shadow energy. This is apparently a portal into another realm. You'll need to borrow a flying mount from a Consortium representative if you don't have your own and bomb this portal.

Manaforge Ultris: Inside

Inside is the Void elementals' boss, Dimensius the All-Devouring. Gather four friends and take him out.

Socrethar's Seat

A high-ranking demon, Socrethar has his throne placed on this small island. He apparently controls all demon activity in this zone.

Well, that's the end of Netherstorm. I hope you enjoyed your tour. Look me up the next time you're online and I'll show you around. For the Horde!

I hope you enjoyed Inferious' tour of Netherstorm. You can find Inferious on the Duskwood realm. If you liked this format (or didn't), please let me know via the comments section on this photo gallery.