Call of Water

Water be in ya future, mon. I see you be strong in da ways of fire already, an' me tinkin' you be ready to talk to Islen. Islen live along the coast of da Barrens. If ya head south along the Southfury River, ya canna miss her--look fer da big shark! She be strong in da ways of da elements and can teach ya da ways of water... if you tink you be ready. She be easy ta find, just don' go too far south--she be jus' beyond Ratchet.

The wind approaches you quickly from the horizon; the earth is steady beneath your feet; and your spirit is already warmed by fire--I would say it is time for you to learn about the purity of water. Your path has led you this far, and your spirit will give you the strength to carry on even further. But the first step is yours to take.

If there is one lesson you must learn of water, it is this: water means rebirth. Its power flows, erodes, and makes clean all manner of things. You will find its ability to heal and replenish incomparable, but only when it is pure. When you understand that water, when polluted, can devastate all that it touches, you will appreciate how vital a resource it is. If you wish the water sapta, find Brine deep in Southern Barrens. Her home is continually molested by the quilboar there.

Yes? Mmm. I have a feeling I know what you're going to ask me: what would possess someone to live out here in the deepest part of the Barrens, the threat of quilboar all around, and no protection? Well, we all have our reasons to justify why we act the way we do. The real question is, what brings a lowly <race> to the deepest reaches of the Barrens to speak to a woman who obviously has no concern for her own well-being? I'm willing to bet we both know the answer to that.

To find understanding and gain the sapta from me, you must seek out only the purest forms of water. As you fetch the samples for me, take note of your surroundings. Be aware of the creatures that rely on the water, that protect it. See how it affects forests and deserts. Witness how the very substance that sustains life will force creatures to take lives. We shall start with a simple task: down below my hut there is a pond of the precious liquid. Fill this skin with it and return to me.

I thought some bloodshed might ensue if you tried to take water from the pool. It is a pity the quilboar do not realize that all living things are tied together; that their greed only perpetuates the pain and suffering of their people. How much could they accomplish if they were to put their differences aside and their clans came together. Again, a pity, but more than likely a boon for the other races of the Barrens.

Long ago I followed some companions into the Hillsbrad Foothills. We defended ourselves from some tenacious humans who make their home there and we found ourselves in a small town the Forsaken had taken over: Tarren Mill. It was there I found a most peculiar thing: in the center of town was a small well of fresh spring water. I'm not sure the plagued citizens of the town even realize its value--it's a small holy vestige in an unhallowed sea. Bring me a sample of that water in this waterskin.

This is good, <name>. You're dedicated to the task at hand and have the ability to seek out that which is needed. One more sample is all I need to create the reagent needed for your sapta. Islen will be pleased as well.

Take this waterskin and head deep into the lush forest the night elves call Ashenvale. It is to the far north of the Barrens. Once you've entered the forest, travel west. Along the mountains that separate Stonetalon and Ashenvale, and beyond Lake Mystral, you will find a holy place: the Ruins of Stardust. At the center of the lake you will find a small fountain. Bring me a sample of the fountain's water. It will be the final component you'll need before I send you back to Islen.

Wonderful, <name>. With all three samples gathered, I can create for you a vial of the purest water any living creature will find. It will be used in the next steps of your rite of passage. I am pleased to count you among our kind, <name>. You do all <class> proud, and I look forward to hearing about your exploits in the future.

Islen will have one more task for you before rewarding you with your next totem. The vial of water I've given you is necessary for whatever that task is. Go now and find her. We shall meet again some day.

Ah, a vial of water created and blessed by Brine, and gathered by you, no less. The liquid in this vial will be key in creating a sapta for you, but also used in one other task. The sapta I create for you should be used to see the water spirits at the shrine in Silverpine Forest, south of the Undercity. The remaining drops, well, the remaining drops I will tell you about if you feel you are ready. Are you prepared for one more journey, <name>?