Havoc Demon Hunter Legion Artifact Weapon: Twinblades of the Deceiver

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These glaives belong to the former demon hunter Vareids Felsoul, who was slain defending the Black Temple many years ago.

The Burning Legion's master, Kil'jaeden the Deceiver, raised Varedis in the Twisting Nether and imbued his glaives with a piece of the demon lord's chaotic power.

Making Arrangements

Warden Alturas says: "Follow me. I shall open the cell for you."

Kayn says: "If you would do the honors I will stand guard to ensure no one interferes."

Taldath the Destroyer: "You dare stand before me after so many of your disgusting ilk have fallen? Release me now and I may yet spare you."

Warden Alturas says: "Meet Taldath—one of the most powerful Erefar we've ever encountered. I'm sure you two will be fast friends.

"Remember, demon hunter - you were never here."

"Taldath the Destroyer yells: "FOOL! You dare stand against me alone?!

"Varedis will hunt down everyone of your disgusting ilk—pity you won't be around to witness it."

Kayn says: "Where is he?! Where is Varedis? Tell us or die."

Taladath says: "Vermin! My lord wields power beyond your comprehension—he will be your end!

"Your efforts mean NOTHING! Soon all of Suramar will bow to my master's will!

"The Twinblades... will be your end..."

The Hunt

Kayn says: "Darksorrow and Ravencrest will have the honor to accompany you into Suramar. A small force will have the best chance of flying undetected into the hold.

"Keep you wits about you. Varedis will be a cunning adversary."

Varedis Felsoul yells: "It's been years... You should know better than to stand against me.

"My master has granted me many gifts. Behold the power of the Deceiver!

"Oh, Lyana... Illysanna... pity the had to die. But don't worry... I'll put their souls to good use!

"I was Illidari once... left for dead at the Black Temple. Now you will witness the power of my new master!

"Behold the infinite power of the Twinblades!

"So, 'Illidari,' you seek my head, that you might take the Twinblades as your own? Allow me to introduce you to their power... personally.

"Join me! Unleash your true power. Don not let the weak hold you back!

"Behold the power of the Deceiver. Behold the full power of the demon within!

"I am a GOD! KNEEL BEFORE ME!

"I am through with this charade! Your soul will feed the Twinblades!"

Ziluun says: "It is not yet your time, Varedis."

Xirus says: "Unleash the Twinblades and destroy the interloper!"

Varedis yells: "This is...not...over...."

Artifact Book Text

Twinblades of the Deceiver

Alas, poor Varedis. We knew him well... but do not mourn him. His death was far too swift and merciful for a traitor who spilled so much Illidari blood.

These weapons of his are truly dangerous, infused with the essence of his Eredar master, Kil'jaeden. They will try to make you the Deceiver's new puppet. Do not give in to weakness as Varedis did.

Twinblades of the Deceiver, Part One

These weapons were owned by Varedis Felsoul. He was an Illidari—one of the finest demon hunters ever to join our ranks.

And then he betrayed us all. The power in these weapons was Varedis's reward for turning on his brothers and sisters and joining the army he had once sworn to defeat. We cannot change what he did. But we can avenge every drop of blood that he spilled on the Legion's behalf, and with these warglaives, we can return the favor a thousand times over.

With a little luck, these weapons will one day be turned against Varedis's master.

Twinblades of the Deceiver, Part Two

Let us not forget what Varedis Felsoul accomplished. He was among the first five blood elves sent by the crown prince Kael'thas Sunstrider to train with Lord Illidan Stormrage as demon hunters. It was a brutal affair. Three of those elves died in training, and a fourth was lost to madness.

Only Varedis survived. The hunger to kill demons was strong within him, too strong to let him fall before he had tasted the Legion's blood. He sacrificed his eyes with a smile and without even flinching at the pain.

He was-he seemed to be-one of the most dedicated souls ever to challenge the Burning Legion.

Twinblades of the Deceiver, Part Three

Once Varedis had earned his place among the Illidari, his training continued. It was a trial by fire. Inexperienced demon hunters did not have the luxury of studying for years in libraries or classrooms before entering combat. Fresh recruits were sent out on dangerous missions, accompanied by experienced mentors.

Varedis trained with three of Illidan's best fighters. Time and time again, his blades joined theirs in spilling demonic blood across the cosmos.

Within a year, Varedis had surpassed his mentors and was helping other recruits survive their first contacts with the Legion. He had become truly effective, occasionally accompanying Lord Illidan himself on his most important journeys.

Twinblades of the Deceiver, Part Four

Varedis's most fateful mission was a solo task. On Outland, Lord Illidan had heard too many reports that the remnants of the Shadow Council were active. Varedis was dispatched to scout for--and steal--any information he could find.

Little blood was spilled that day. Varedis snuck into a cave complex inhabited by Shadow Council acolytes without drawing attention to himself. He found something odd, a book that radiated with demonic essence. Inside was priceless information about the nature of demons, their weaknesses, and their habits. This tome, the Book of Fel Names, contained within it tremendous power.

And it was impossible to remove. The Shadow Council had enchanted it in ways that stopped Varedis from taking it from the cave.

Thinking quickly, Varedis simply imbibed as much of the book's power as he could. He left it in place, and the Shadow Council had no idea an Illidari had even been there.

Lord Illidan praised him for his achievement. After all, using the demons' own power against them was the central purpose of a demon hunter. Varedis's pride swelled.

Twinblades of the Deceiver, Part Five

Varedis enjoyed his heightened power for years, using it to become a stinging thorn in the Burning Legion's side. He could sense the movement of demons before he saw it happen; he understood what they were thinking before they acted.

But Varedis did not know that he had not stolen the book's power. He had simply become linked to it.

When the Burning Legion invaded Outland, chaos erupted. Illidan put his final plans into effect and called upon all Illidari to help him.

Champions of the Horde and the Alliance stormed through the Dark Portal to stave off the Burning Legion's assault. They confronted members of the Shadow Council and stole the Book of Fel Names, breaking the enchantments that had held it in place.

This would prove to be Varedis's downfall.

Twinblades of the Deceiver, Part Six

Neither the Horde nor the Alliance understood Illidan's plans. They believed him to be an ally of the Legion. Acting upon this belief, they laid siege to the Black Temple. Many Illidari tried to stand in their way. Varedis was one of them.

But he was confronted by powerful enemies who possessed the Book of Fel Names. They began to destroy the book, page by page, and Varedis was stunned to realize that the book's destruction was weakening him. His borrowed demonic power faded quickly.

Varedis died in the Black Temple. His soul, imbued with demonic energy, did not rest easily in oblivion. It was whisked away to the Twisting Nether.

Twinblades of the Deceiver, Part Seven

It is a risk all demon hunters face. By stealing the demons' power, our souls may return to their domain--and their control--after we fall in battle.

This was Varedis Felsoul's fate. Kil'jaeden himself claimed his soul and heaped endless torment upon him.

Varedis resisted for a time. It was not the pain that broke his spirit. Kil'jaeden is called the Deceiver for a reason, after all. The eredar lord played upon his shock from that battle in the Black Temple. Champions had been prepared to face Varedis; who had told them about his borrowed power?

It had not been demons, certainly. The Legion would have preferred to have the Book of Fel Names back intact. It had not been the Shadow Council, for the same reason. "It must have been the Illidari," Kil'jaeden told him. "Only they knew of your power. They betrayed you."

Varedis would come to believe him.

Twinblades of the Deceiver, Part Eight

Once Kil'jaeden had poisoned Varedis's mind, he began to tempt the fallen Illidari. The demon hunter had only tasted the Legion's true power. Should Varedis pledge himself to the Burning Legion, he would receive the full measure.

Varedis agreed, breaking every one of his oaths and betraying every one of his comrades.

Kil'jaeden had special plans for him. With the help of other eredar, Kil'jaeden conducted a dangerous, agonizing ritual, infusing a small part of his soul into Varedis's spirit. When the ritual was complete, Varedis was not a demon hunter but a demon, loyal to the Burning Legion and hungry for vengeance.

Varedis found that his weapons, these warglaives, had also been changed. The ritual had imbued them with another slice of Kil'jaeden's astonishing power.

Twinblades of the Deceiver, Part Nine

In the years after Varedis's conversion, he became a terror to all who might oppose the Burning Legion. World after world, city after city, innocent after innocent, he was sent to spill blood.

Often he worked quietly. Secretly. The Burning Legion did not want any on Azeroth to know his true potential.

But the Legion did allow him some satisfaction from time to time. Those few among the Illidari who had escaped after Illidan's death had fled to the corners of Outland and Azeroth. Varedis was dispatched to hunt them down, one by one. It was a task he relished. They had betrayed him, in his mind.

Twinblades of the Deceiver, Part Ten

For a long time, we Illidari did not know who was hunting us. It was not until the Legion's arrival on the Broken Isles that he finally revealed himself.

When the Vault of the Wardens was raided, a shadow was seen in the sky. Someone swooped down again and again, slaughtering the newly freed Illidari who were trying to escape. That was Varedis Felsoul. He could not resist the opportunity to butcher so many of us.

He likely had a tactical reason for doing so. His actions alerted us to his presence. He knew somebody would come for him, one of the strongest among the Illidari, and he believed he could set a trap to kill them.

Perhaps he regretted that decision in his last moments.

Twinblades of the Deceiver, Part Eleven

Let Varedis's story be a warning. He was dedicated, he was powerful, he was clever, and he was effective... and yet his will could not survive the thought that he had been betrayed by one of his own. No Illidari is without weakness. No Illidari is immune to temptation.

The Burning Legion knows this. Whatever flaw you have, the Legion will test it.

But until that day, let them fear us once again. These warglaives hold a measure of Kil'jaeden's power, so he was undoubtedly pleased to know that our kind was dying to their blades.

He will not be so pleased to see what we will do with these weapons next.

Comments

Comment by kjn2day1

This needs to be updated

Comment by Salladorn

How to get the look of a hidden artifact Flamereaper, does anyone know?

Comment by Zaynum

So for the tints of the hidden weapon, what exactly ARE the requirements dungeon wise? for instance could I do a bunch of old content dungeons with the weapon to get the appearance?

Comment by Johnnyd79

Can confirm as of 12/30/16 you do not need the charm to get hidden. Just killed downfall and I was able to loot him for hidden artifact appearance.

Comment by LunaSkye89

Is anyone else having a issue unlocking the blue, do a 100 legion dungs with the skin, skin? I only wear the hidden skin on my havoc DH. I have had the Hidden for like 2 months and unlocked all of the rest, the 200 WQ, 1K players and all that. But the dungs is being a pain in the ass. I do several dungeons a day from Normal to Mythic + and it still hasn't opened, its driving me crazy.

Comment by kellorion

For some reason Illidan in CoEN uses Green Flamereaper instead Warglaives of Azzinoth. (3/31-4/1/17)

Comment by 1763966

I completed Guise before Forged for Battle. Upon completion of Forged, I lost Guise. does anyone know how to get it back? Do I have to kill Downfall again? That seems silly. It doesn't show up and an enhancement either.

Comment by Vaeth

I kept putting points into my artifact, expecting it to do something, as I wasn't getting the quest to upgrade it, so i put 19 upgrades into Chaos Burn, and it didn't do anything, and then some random dude helped me figure out what i had to do.

Comment by SiIverfox

More on Flamereaper (Mage Tower) appearance:

to unlock green - kill heroic Kil'jaeden after unlocking this artifact appearance
to unlock red - win 10 rated battlegrounds after unlocking this artifact appearance
to unlock purple - complete 10 different Legion dungeons after unlocking this artifact appearance (no difficulty specifications)

You don't have to be using the artifact or its appearance to complete any of those. Just doing the requirements after unlocking the mage tower appearance will do. Also, note that it takes some time for new appearances to become usable and visible at transmogrifier's - if you want to check if you have an appearance, you can take your artifact to your class hall, equip it and then view available artifact appearances at artifact forge (thing where you used to level up your artifact).

Comment by Chriss2323

Big question.
Do you need to equip the artifact weapon at 120 to get the tint if you kill kil jaeden hc?
Im trying to do all i missed before, just dont want to do 2x the work.

Comment by HolyMadd

Will Blizzard ever bring back Mage Tower? What about in shadowlands? It was the BEST!

Comment by johna8

Hello guys . I have an issue in my Demon hunter . I can’t find the npc to start the quest for class hall campaign it doesn’t appear to me in dalaran! And one more thing the dalaran hearthstone it doesn’t working only to this character on my others dh everything seem normal. Anyone can give a tip ?

Havoc Demon Hunter Legion Artifact Weapon: Twinblades of the Deceiver

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