Quick Facts

Series

1.	Ancient Magic
2.	An Unexpected Visitor
3.	A Covert Operation
4.	Prepare To Be Assimilated
5.	What Is Going On Here?

Storyline
Rise of the Tirisgarde Rise, Champions Champion: Archmage Kalec Champion: Archmage Modera Technical Wizardry Archmage Omniara Building Our Troops Troops in the Field Tech It Up A Notch Ancient Magic An Unexpected Visitor A Covert Operation Prepare To Be Assimilated What Is Going On Here? Some Knowledge Shouldn't Be Shared The Next Level Has Arrived Final Exit Empyrean Society Report Champion: Esara Verrinde Champion: Ravandwyr The Council is in Session Archmage Vargoth's Retreat Following In His Footsteps Kalec's Plan Not A Toothless Dragon The Enemy of My Enemy... More Than Just A Food Vendor Impending Dooooooom! A Terrible Loss A Small Favor The Proper Way of Things Ari's Package Three Is a Lucky Number Champion: Millhouse Manastorm Champion: Arcane Destroyer When There's a Will, There's a Way Eye of Azshara: A Magical Affliction The Might of the Tirisgarde Into the Oculus Champion: Meryl Felstorm Champion: Archmage Vargoth A Hero's Weapon Backup Plan The Vault of the Tirisgarde A Creative Solution The Nightborne Apprentice Keymaster Orlis Into the Hornet's Nest Nyell's Workshop Secrets of the Shal'dorei Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe Redundancy Shield Amplification Lady Remor'za Arming Dalaran Return of the Archmage Champion: Aethas Sunreaver

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Comments

Comment by Frag971

How do i Investigate the Building? Nothing seems to happen.

EDIT: After abandoning and trying about three times the trigger seems to work. I feel this was a phasing issue.

Comment by Rustick

Got same problem. UI reload and logout/login helped.

Comment by crazy4ever

Tried to logout the game and Abandon the quest over 10 to investigate the building, but it din't work. (Yes tried the back entrance)

Eventually I gave up and just used my mount and kept walking into the frontdoor from outside in different positions and that triggered the next step.

Comment by mikezf

After abandoning then re-acquiring the quest I got to the investigate the book part and Marlan spawned right behind me. He wasn't there the first go round so just abandon and go through the steps again till he shows up.

Comment by Tomon

So I decided to investigate more thoroughly (abandoned quest several time just for this purpose).
After talking with the 5 members
1) Brazier: Right in the middle of the square with four casters working on it. Need to be clicked on.
2) Building: This part seems to be very problematic. The place you need to visit is the front door with the two guards. Try to get as close to the door as possible (even running into them). If that doesn't help -> Logout -> Log back in and visit the door once again. Relog worked for me every time
3) Rotunda: Just on the right side of the Building (if you're looking at it entrance) a little up the hill. You need to stand before the burning book. Once again relog helps if it's not triggered but this worked most of the time for me (problem encountered only once)
4) Book: Just click on the burning book. This will spawn Marian Blackfire

Comment by vusys

Walking against the front door of the building seemed to work for me.

Comment by Malvenue

This quest is buggy as @#$%. If the book at the end is on fire, don't click on it. If you see the corpse of Marlon, don't click on it. If you have to abandon it and can't get the building to complete, try walking around to the back of it.

The quality control on these quests for this expansion has been abysmal.

Comment by CzechCloud

This quest is currently bugged and sometimes cant be finished. I submited a ticket and we will see.

Comment by 1697523

I just wanted to let you all know tthat the building has a back door, and a cog. :)

Comment by 1194912

As of this posting it's still horribly buggy. I have the quest open (can see the gray ? on the quest giver), I've investigated the Rotunda, must still investigate the book but . . . it's not in my quest log. I kid you not . . . it is not there. No clue what I'm going to do about the book. It's been burning every time I've checked back.

Comment by 1698787

1. dismount
2. don't blink
3. walk slowly and let her catch up with you regularily

this worked for me

Comment by livanamako

Why do I do this? Left the quest area. Oh well. This one is easy with coords: Goto 64.9 32.8 in Azsura. If you don't have coords from addon or macro, going to Felblaze Ingrit flightpoint in Azsura will get you close. Just go south and follow the small eastward bend in the road. This will get you back on track.

Comment by Trustbuster

Summary: Being in a party likely causes some of the phasing issues. If you are in a group, you may need to drop group, drop the quest, and complete the objectives again.

Detailed Findings: I was on my shaman in a party with a mage. She was able to start the quest and complete objectives, but Marlan Blackfire did not spawn. I dropped group, but the NPC still did not spawn. The mage dropped the quest and did it over, and it worked. We regrouped, and it bugged out the next phase of the quest, too. Dropping group and the quest again fixed the issue.

Comment by Boxofbeer

You have to talk with five random npcs in the area and investigate some objects across the camp.

Brazier, located at 65 33 point.
Next task will be investigate the building at 62.8 32.5 point.
Next one is investigatin the Rotunda, coordinates are 66.4 33.5.
Examine the Exotic book at 66.5 33.6 point.
Finally, Marlan Blackfire will appear and attack you, defeat him to finish the quest

What Is Going On Here? — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thIc4iKQcMM

This quest is a part of Mage class hall quest campaign. Full chain is under the spoiler, you can check your progress through it:

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Mage class hall campaign
1	98	Felstorm's Plea	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttVYUNWo12M
2	98	The Dreadlord's Prize	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maoeIFEtjTA
3	98	A Mage's Weapon	You have to choose your first artifact
Felo'melorn quest chain
	98	An Unexpected Message	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQyev7lLbfE
	98	The Path of Atonement	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSivVuEYFFw
	98	The Frozen Flame	Felo'melorn	https://youtu.be/TJnOwYOYsgM
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Aluneth quest chain
	98	Aluneth, Greatstaff of the Magna	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpKceJYHZko
	98	A New Threat	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmKD3lkNzKg
	98	A Forgotten Enemy	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn6GgHY8mJI
	98	Eyes of the Dragon	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMKwzlUqf2Y
	98	Harnessing the Arcane	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQkSmDeZQPs
	98	Arcane Unleashed	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq05D35oxUQ
	98	The Nexus Vault	Aluneth	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4M2aNtVDOQ
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Ebonchill quest chain
	98	Finding Ebonchill	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huw0Xksk_ZE
	98	Alodi's Gems	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drT8DeBAhM8
	98	The Deadwind Site	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdPFGMd73jU
	98	Daio the Decrepit	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyJm7cDIwLA
	98	The Mage Hunter	Ebonchill
4	98	The Champion's Return
5	98	Unlocked Potential
6	98	The Great Akazamzarak	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rQX5Ehh36Q
7	98	The Only Way to Travel
8	98	The Tirisgarde Reborn	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N54DWopFK_U
9	98	A Conjuror's Duty
10	101	Rise, Champions	300 x Order Resources
101	Champion: Archmage Modera	Archmage Modera
101	Champion: Archmage Kalec	Archmage Kalec
101	Technical Wizardry	100 x Order Resources
101	Archmage Omniara	Omniara Needs Help
101	Building Our Troops	100 x Order ResourcesWater elementals training
101	Tech It Up A Notch	500 x Order Resources Glory of the Order
101	Ancient Magic	Ancient Magic
101	Memories of Ebonchill	Glittering Memento	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubcrjp3algg
17	103	An Unexpected Visitor	https://youtu.be/QkHY0lbi0vU
18	103	A Covert Operation	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuHqX5AF8tQ
19	103	Prepare To Be Assimilated	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdS_GwnPn3kJOK0
20	103	What Is Going On Here?	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thIc4iKQcMM
21	103	The Next Level Has Arrived	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFMztlvff88
22	103	Some Knowledge Shouldn't Be Shared	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbPHKXZo_5c
23	103	Final Exit	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBQR1n3XQH4
24	103	Empyrean Society Report	1000 x Order Resources Water Globe Glory of the Order	https://youtu.be/LZyah-SvbOk
24.1	103	Champion: Esara Verrinde	Esara Verrinde
103	Champion: Ravandwyr	Ravandwyr
103	Recruiting Apprentices	Kirin Tor invokers recruiting
103	The Council is in Session	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufKhlvVRuPo
27	103	Archmage Vargoth's Retreat	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etWbYShqVLE
28	103	Following In His Footsteps	Archmage Vargoth's Travels: The Nightborne VaultArchmage Vargoth's Travels: Best Friends ForeverArchmage Vargoth's Travels: Ruins of Nar'thalasArchmage Vargoth's Travels: The Scholars of Tel'anorArchmage Vargoth's Travels: The Forests of Ashenvale
110	Kalec's Plan	250 x Order Resources	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnZwae86kQQ
30	110	Orange is the New Purple	Cowl of Tirisgarde
110	Hitting the Books	Artifact knowledge research
110	A Small Favor	https://youtu.be/GIRAerAxG8I
33	110	The Proper Way of Things	https://youtu.be/SSbhCey7bdo
34	110	Ari's Package
35	110	Three Is a Lucky Number
35.1	110	Champion: Arcane Destroyer	Arcane Destroyer
110	The Might of the Tirisgarde	250 x Order Resources
110	Not A Toothless Dragon	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK_LxOIgFBk
38	110	The Enemy of My Enemy...	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdfi2TM7Yss
39	110	More Than Just A Food Vendor	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2iXUxJScI
39.1	110	Champion: Millhouse Manastorm	Millhouse Manastorm
110	Impending Dooooooom!	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxB9p3MrAyc
41	110	A Terrible Loss	1500 x Order Resources Bracers of Tirisgarde Greater Glory of the Order
110	Eye of Azshara: A Magical Affliction	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO_j51Smkaw
43	110	When There's a Will, There's a Way	Oculus Preparations: A Nightmarish SituationOculus Preparations: On The OffensiveOculus Preparations: Communication DisruptionOculus Preparations: Ley Them DownOculus Preparations: Eternos
110	Into the Oculus	5000 x Order Resources Robes of Tirisgarde Greater Glory of the Order titleA Glorious CampaignRelic to choose	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsxUTywBK2w
44.1	110	Champion: Archmage Vargoth	Archmage Vargoth
110	Champion: Meryl Felstorm	Meryl Felstorm
110	A Hero's Weapon	3rd relic slotForged for Battle

Comment by Nalumis

Part of the Mage class order hall campaign. For details and the full quest line see the comments about Mage.

Comment by injunuity

this is more an FYI of what not to do;
i hadn't done this in awhile on the char that's in the upcoming screenshot (that' pending approval). the backdoor to the
building opens when you click on it. HOWEVER, you don't get credit for doing it.
as prev steps gave, i had to abandon quest, redo it following the comments, and then it let me complete it when clicking the burning book. Marian came running up, killed her, got credit. moved on to next quests aftwards.

Comment by Jimbofult

I spoke to lots of sparkly people on the grounds but they just walked off, commenting that someone had to evaluate my gift before they could accept it. (You MUST do this part first)

I spoke to the guards at the front door of the headquarters building; but they just walked off, commenting that someone had to evaluate my gift before they could accept it. Esara complained that "there's a fel rune locking that door". I couldn't interact with the door or anything on either side of the building.

I examined the brazier and received credit. I didn't realize until then that I needed to examine specific areas of the grounds. (You MUST do this part second)

I went up the hill to the rotunda building, tried to interact with the book and the seats - no luck....

I ran back down the hill and around to the back of the headquarters building. I was able to click on the back door, which opened it. I ran inside and couldn't find anything to click on, so I left out the back door.

I ran back around to the front door. The guards had returned. Esara complained again about the fel rune, and then I received the credit for examining the building. (This MUST be done after the previous two steps)

I went back to the rotunda and could interact with the book, which caused Marian to appear, get mad and rush up. We killed her, laughed at her corpse, /dance and then went merrily on our way.... (You can't complete this step until you've done the others)

Comment by Contmotore

Seems a bit bugged, after clicking the exotic book Marlan Blackfire didn't show up...
Had to abandon the quest and redo it. Wasn't on my flying mount this time, and Marlan Blackfire showed up. Not 100% sure it was because of that.

Comment by SlySnake

Briefly saw Marlan but he quickly disappeared before I could attack. I think you gotta stay on the round concrete slab area otherwise he'll just disappear.

Comment by Kismat

If Marlan doesn't appear, just drop the quest and retake it.

Comment by Illern

As of 10/25/2024

If you are unable to click the book, fly out of the zone, wait a few moments (I did 2 world quests) and fly back in. the book should be clickable.

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What Is Going On Here?

Question 5 Empyrean Society members and investigate their grounds.

Empyrean Society Member Questioned (5) (1)

Investigate the Brazier (1)

Investigate the Building (1)

Investigate the Rotunda (1)

Examine the Exotic Book (1)

Marlan Blackfire slain (1)

Description

We don't know much about the Empyrean Society's activities here, but now that you appear to be a new recruit you should be able to ask some questions and take a look around for the strange magic Archmage Vargoth detected. Let's meet up at the rotunda on the hill.

Progress

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Gains

Upon completion of this quest you will gain:

See if you've already completed this by typing:

/run print(C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(42166))