Shadowlands Bastion Larion and Phalynx Questline (Story Spoilers)

Beta Posted 2020/04/13 at 8:30 AM by Neryssa

THIS IS A POST WRITTEN IN APRIL DETAILS MAY HAVE CHANGED WITH SHADOWLANDS LAUNCH IN NOVEMBER!

Nemea, the Larion MasterPart of the PrideAll Natural ChewsLarion at LargeWith Lance and LarionProviding for the PackOn Larion WingsSuccess Without SoulPelodis, the Phalynx MasterResource DrainPhalynx MalfunctionWe Can Rebuild HimCombat DrillsLaser LocationSuperior ProgrammingTactical FormationPride or UnitChoosing a Companion

Pelodis: I believe the efficiency of my phalynx have garnered their preference.
Nemea: You are foolish, Pelodis. <player> has been accepted into our pride. There is no higher honor.

> Why should I stand with the Larion?
Nemea: Forging a bond with even a single Larion is no easy feat. They are particular beings, noble and stubborn.
Nemea: The process of earning their trust is fulfilling to the soul. There is no better feeling than partnership with a larion who respects you.

> Why should I stand with the Phalynx?
Pelodis: Phalynx exhibit exceptional understanding. They accept and follow commands with ease and never disagree or question.
Pelodis: For just the effort of occasional maintenance and tuning, you have a perfect partner crafted specifically to your needs.

If you choose to stand with the Larion:
Nemea: I knew that you felt the pull of kinship, <player>. Andira and the other larions shall be pleased for your return.
Pelodis: Unfortunate.
Nemea: The pride will be overjoyed to have you, <player>. Return soon, there is plenty more bonding to be done.

If you choose to stand with the Phalynx:
Pelodis: I knew you were a being of reason, <player>.
Nemea: Enjoy your soulless soldiers.
Pelodis: Wondrous! I am elated that you see the superiority of a constructed partner. I urge you to to return to lend a capable hand soon.

Speculation: Larion and Phalynx Mount QuestlinesKua'fon's HarnessChild of TorcaliHoneyback Harvester's HarnessShadowbarb Drone

Comment by maxilianI like this, it gives you a reason to lvl up 2 character, even if its just for the sake of the mount.

Personally, i prefer the robot cat, but my hunter shall take the flying kittyComment by FlamingBloodThe fact that the name is a pun in Greek is golden! :DComment by SindolayPhalynx for sure. Screw that store mount copyComment by ButterflywitchLarion all the way! :3Comment by AleszylWhat's the pun ? :)Comment by shade3891Phalynx 100%Comment by ArctikMARCWhat's the pun ? :)Comment by KaldanixGiant flying cat = yesComment by FlamingBloodGata =cat
Gamatos = awesome (slang)

Gata + Gamatos = Gatamatos

Awesomecat in greek :DComment by StackoBearPhalynx for sure. Screw that store mount copyComment by peloazulFwiw - when I did the quests a few days ago, I got the Phalynx quests first, and that led to the Larion quests. So perhaps there is some chance, or conditions, that lead to which set you get offered first. Was playing through Bastion on a Blood DK.Comment by TrollokdamusHowever, this could also not be the case, as only the Larion can fly, a point even brought up during the questline.https://wow.zamimg.com/uploads/screenshots/normal/921351.jpghttps://wow.zamimg.com/uploads/screenshots/normal/921355.jpgComment by SilverDragon234I'll take the Larion any day of the week!Comment by TrollokdamusLariat Lion and Phalanx Lynx. Also, Nemea is the name of an ancient Greek city (e.g. the Nemean Lion).Comment by dstmarsThe Blizz writers must be total Greek mythology geeks to know all of this stuff and use it in the game.Comment by SambuDoes this unit have a soul?Comment by decree72Anyone who played AC:Odyssey is familar with that mythology and names.

I can feel already a month long daily quest chain hearing
"Return soon, there is plenty more bonding to be done."Comment by Charthe larion looks like a flying mount, the phalanx looks like a ground mount. (Obviously neither will fly in shadowlands until pathfinding) It could and should fly at some point as wings aren't needed to fly in wow but I feel like it's going to come up. Then again, even Kua'fon couldn't fly until it was added later. I just would like to ask blizzard before I decide, "what are your intentions with these cats ...will one fly, neither, or both?"Comment by DaenylI'm curious if anyone else had this problem, but when I chose Larion over phalynx, I was later unable to click on Gatamatos for the world quest "Training Regimen." I'm wondering if choosing either will be a limiting factor for their quests.Comment by PyropulseThe Blizz writers must be total Greek mythology geeks to know all of this stuff and use it in the game.