Patch 10.1.7 - Man'ari Eradar Customization Questline: Seeing Red

By DiscordianKitty Updated: 2024/02/26

Notable Characters

Prophet Velen

Prophet Velen is the leader of the Draenei. Many years ago, Sargeras approached the Eredar and offered them great power in exchange for joining the Burning Legion. Many accepted, becoming the Man'ari. Velen and his followers refused, and they became known as the Draenei, or "exiled ones".

Velen is a wise ruler, known for his gifts of prophecy and commitment to the Light.

Chieftain Hatuun

Hatuun is the leader of the Krokul or Broken. When Velen and the Draenei fled Argus, Hatuun chose to stay behind. Over the years, Hatuun became bitter and resentful towards Velen for leaving.

When Velen returned to Argus during the events of Legion, he offered Hatuun's Broken a place with the Draenei. Hatuun refused.

Arzal'kal / Arzaal

Arzal'kal is a Man'ari, an Eredar who chose to join the Burning Legion. As with most Man'ari, his association with demonic fel magic turned his skin blood red and his eyes fel-green. In time, Arzal'kal regretted his choice to join the Legion and became the leader of a rebel group.

Before he became Man'ari, Arzal'kal's Eredar name was Arzaal.
Story
Requirements:
Level 70
Quest Order:
Prophecy Stirs
Uncertainty
Opening Wounds
Contrition & Severing Ties
Proof and Promise
Scavenged Artifacts
original articleProphecy StirsTeleportation Crystal

Prophet Velen says: In the time that has passed, Hatuun and his people have continued to reclaim Argus from the Legion. Perhaps he has made progress.
Prophet Velen says: Let Romuul know when you are ready to depart.
Grand Artificer Romuul says: Confirming beacon coordinates...
Grand Artificer Romuul says: Beacon locked. Initiating transport to Argus. Good luck, <Player>.Return to ArgusProphet Velen says: Hatuun, it is good to see you well. I had been concerned that--
Chieftain Hatuun says: Spare me your talk of concern. I did not call you here for pleasantries.
What did you want to discuss?
Chieftain Hatuun says: I have made an ally. One who wishes to meet with you.
Prophet Velen says: I would be honored to meet with any friend of yours. Who is this ally?
Arzal'kal says: It is I.
Prophet Velen says: You have allied with the Legion?
Prophet Velen says: I would have given you any aid they could offer!
Chieftain Hatuun says: I expected these accusations.
Chieftain Hatuun says: Even after you fled Argus, never returning for those you left behind, you would accuse me of--
Arzal'kal says: Please.
Arzal'kal says: Please hear me. I-- I have risked everything to speak with you.
Chieftain Hatuun says: Speak with him, "Prophet."
Velen peers at Hatuun for a long moment.
Regretful Man'ari
Arzal'kal says: I... am aware of how this appears, Prophet. I will try to be brief.
Arzal'kal says: I believed Kil'jaeden and Archimonde. Their promises of prosperity for our people. How could I not?
Arzal'kal says: And so when they demanded we pay the Legion's price, I trusted them. We all did.
Arzal'kal says: But I never knew that price would be paid in millennia of bloodshed and ashes.
Prophet Velen says: And yet still you paid it.
Arzal'kal says: I did. Kil'jaeden had a way of invading the mind. Any doubt would be known to him immediately.
Arzal'kal says: Doubt was betrayal in his eyes. And betrayal, as you know, meant death.
Arzal'kal says: And I feared death more than the price of my sin.
Arzal'kal says: In the end, some of us fled the Legion. But the damage was already done.
Prophet Velen says: What will you do now, Arzal'kal?
Arzal'kal says: I want to show that I am no longer a coward. I cannot undo my crimes, but I will give all I have to try.
Hatuun crosses his arms, staring intently at Velen.
Prophet Velen says: Very well. Show me, if it will ease your pain.

Arzal'kal says: I will meet you outside the cult's encampment. Tread carefully.
Chieftain Hatuun says: So you will listen, but send <Player> in your place when it is time to act?
Prophet Velen says: I cannot guide Arzal'kal to a path. He must choose it of his own will.

Velen

<Velen frowns to himself, clearly in deep contemplation.>
How do you feel about Arzal'kal?
I do not disregard the potential danger here.
This could be a ploy to earn my trust, and then finish the work Kil'jaeden could not. It would earn him great favor within the Legion, no doubt.
It is indeed the patience of the man'ari, not merely their cruelty, that makes them terrible enemies.
But the doubt in his eyes... I have seen it elsewhere before. It is not something easily feigned.
I am willing to see what he wishes to show me.

Hatuun

Words cannot be believed. Only actions.
That is why Velen must be here in the flesh.
Do you trust Arzal'kal?
Trust?
<Hatuun scowls bitterly.>
I trust no one. Trust is even more foolish than hope.
I feel no sympathy for Arzal'kale. But he is useful to me and my people. In return, I am useful to him.
He needed me to bring Velen here, and I wanted to see Velen turn and leave.
You want Velen to reject Arzal'kal?
I expect Velen to do what he always does. Turn his back on those he leaves behind.
I once thought he had changed--but after Antorus fell, after he left us once again, I knew he had not.
His offer to have us join him on Azeroth was nothing but a gesture. I would not be deceived by his hollow promises again.
So when Arzal'kal made his plea to me, I I welcomed the chance to see how empty Velen's words really were.
Why should I trust you?
I do not expect your trust.
I only wish to prove that I can still help the draenei--not despite what I am, but because of what I am.
The Legion has made me into a monster. They will learn to fear it. The Brilliant StarArzal'kal says: I tried once to reason with Nalridun, but he and his followers cannot be persuaded from their path.
Arzal'kal says: You finally had a choice.
Arzal'kal says: Good. The relic's ambient power should be dispersed now.
Speaker Nalridun says: Sargeras... his voice... I cannot hear...
Arzal'kal says: You heard only what you wanted to, Nalridun. As did so many of us.
Prophet Velen says: It cannot be... and yet I behold it. A shard of the Ata'mal crystal. Brilliant Star, it was called.
Prophet Velen says: This shard was lost to me on Draenor, taken by the orcs. I had thought it gone forever.
Arzal'kal says: Nearly. When the orcs disposed of it after their corruption, Kil'jaeden reclaimed it for the Legion.
Arzal'kal says: Many seized it since the Deceiver's death. But I could not let it remain in their bloodied hands.
Arzal'kal says: I was willing to die for it. I sought out the krokul. And then I sought out you.
Prophet Velen says: There are no words to express my gratitude.
Arzal'kal says: I do not deserve your gratitude. I should have done this sooner.
Prophet Velen says: I understand. I also have been forced to make difficult choices. At Eredath and Shattrath.
Prophet Velen says: But forgiveness is not easily given. Too many have suffered.
Arzal'kal says: I do not expect forgiveness. I cannot be forgiven. Not in a thousand lifetimes.
Arzal'kal says: But if this twisted soul can still do any good, I will see it done.
Prophet Velen says: Others have proven stronger than their darkness. The orcs, death knights, and Illidari. Perhaps there is a path forward.
Prophet Velen says: There is much I would like to discuss with you, Arzal'kal, and others who believe as you do.
Arzal'kal says: Please, just... Arzaal. If I may return, I would have it be with the name I had when I left.
Prophet Velen says: Very well. Come, Arzaal.
Prophet Velen says: Hatuun, please think on my offer.
Hatuun eyes Velen seriously, then looks away with a wordless nod.
Chieftain Hatuun says: I... did not expect Velen to react this way. He did not have to.
Chieftain Hatuun says: Perhaps things are different now. Perhaps we both are. I will... allow myself to hope.
Chieftain Hatuun says: Before you leave, speak with Gaal, our blacksmith. We have some things of value if you have resources to trade.
RewardsSeeing RedMirror of HumilityGaalPath of the NaaruAnchorite's SorrowAncient Soulpriest's StaffArinor Ritual BatonEredath Crystal HammerLightforged SeekerRecovered Kaarinos BladeTelaasti Mining PickVelenite Claymore

Comments

Comment by LunarD3ATH

I knew I recognized the teleportation crystal that would take me to Velen, but wasn't sure why. I had signed onto my main Alliance mage (level 50) and received the quest. I do not know the specific requirements for it to appear or if you can get it for multiple characters, but it's one of those fancy purple triangle quests so maybe not. Either way, I switched around characters until I found who had it and completed it. Very short quest, nothing special, but that's fine because it unlocks the customizations that much faster as a result.

Patch 10.1.7 - Man'ari Eradar Customization Questline: Seeing Red

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