Call of Fire

Fire be witcha, mon. I see you be strong in da ways of earth already, an' me tinkin' you be ready to talk to Kranal. Kranal live north of da Crossroads in da Barrens. He be strong in da ways of da elements and can teach ya da ways of fire... if you tink you be ready. He be easy ta find, just don' go too far--ya go too far an' ya find yerself in da elves' lands.

Hmmm, Searn sent you to me, did he? Well then, Searn could always be trusted, so that must mean you're ready to take part of the next sapta--the sapta of fire. I see it in your eyes already, the burning, the desire. You've tasted power, and now you're ready for more of it. Patience, <name>. Remember what earth taught you. Power and destruction will come easily, but you must still know when to stay your hand.

You are powerful enough to wield the totem of fire, but that does not mean you are ready. Along the Southfury River in Durotar, before the Great Sea, lies a hidden trail to one of the highest peaks in the land. Find your way to the top and you shall find one of our holy shrines watched over by Telf Joolam--the Shrine of the Dormant Flame. Take this torch to him--it marks that you attempt to tame fire. Return it to me aflame by the brazier at the shrine and I will see you are given the totem of fire.

Ah, my mistake, <name>. I apologize. I did not realize you possessed the Torch. I am pleased to make your acquaintance. Many adventurers find their way here while looking for lost treasure or the promise of mystical creatures to slay, only to be turned away from a seemingly empty shrine. But we know the truth, do we not, <name>? This shrine holds a greater secret from the mundane members of the Horde. To us, it is sacred.

But you did not come here for a history lesson, did you? You came for the Eternal Flame and fire totem. The first step is to create a sapta and bind you to the flame. I can create the fire sapta for you if you bring me two items. The first is fire tar, a simple item usually carried by Razormane spellcasters in eastern Barrens. The second item will be more dangerous: a reagent pouch from one of the cultists of the Burning Blade. You can find them in a cave above the ravines northeast of Razor Hill.

These will do nicely, <name>. Fire is more than chaos and destruction--do well to remember that. It is also about life, and creation. All things are tied together in such a way. Forces oppose one another, but at the same time, one cannot exist without the other. Both extinguish one another, but also give one another meaning. Always remember this. Using different types of magic in conjunction with one another will show not only true skill, but great wisdom.

The fire sapta is finished. The time has come for you to face the flame. Use the sapta at the shrine and head to the top of the mountain to face the manifestation there. He will not attack until you are ready, but he will realize you are able to see him. Strike him down swiftly, <name>, for he shall only grow in power the longer you take to slay him. Once he is defeated, place his glowing embers within the brazier and light the torch.

A white hot flame ignites within the bowl as you place the ember within. You can feel the magical effects of the sapta coursing through your body and the fire dances rhythmically before you. You place the top of the torch within the basin, and it immediately catches on fire.

Torch firmly in hand, you turn away from the brazier and look out over Durotar. You feel an excitement tugging at your spirit as the wind picks up and forces the flame to dance violently. You start off down the path back to the Barrens in search of Kranal Fiss.

Your spirit burns brighter than any torch I've ever seen, <name>, and for that, you should be proud. If you continue down this path, the elements will be yours to command, and our brethren will look to you for guidance and wisdom. Let me be the first to congratulate you and present to you your newest totem.