How to get to the island of Thunder. Isle of Thunder: location history

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You probably wondered - why did the Horde and the Alliance suffer on the Isle of Thunder? What did they forget there and why are they ready to fight each other, trolls, mogu, saurok and a bunch of other strange creatures. The latest PTR build added introductory chains that open your eyes to interesting things.

Upon logging in, you will receive the Thunder and Lightning quest, which will send you to Townlong Steppes, where there are two new Horde and Alliance scout camps. They do not quarrel with each other, but keep a respectful distance. The Horde is ruled by Scout Captain Elsia, while the Alliance is ruled by Vereesa Windrunner.

We hand over the quest, get the task to get to the island and fly ... fly ... fly ...

And during the flight, the reason for the invasion of the Isle of the Lord of Thunder begins to appear: the desire to help the Pandaren, who fear the return of the mogu empire. As we remember, both the Horde and the Alliance have not given up on the idea of luring the furry fuzzies to their side. So incentive #1 is to help the pandaren and hint who is their friend and who is their foe.

The Alliance comes from the eastern end of the island: they are facing fierce resistance from the Zandalari trolls.

The Horde land from the west and meet with the mogu.

The expedition is led by Lorthemar Theron. The Horde base is located on the ships - here are Dezco, and quartermasters, and merchants, and blacksmiths.

And Theron also took with him the Forsaken - the researcher of the plague. Her official mission is stated as "fighting the diseases of the saurok". But we know that Sylvanas will not miss her =)

Archmage Aethas hints that things are not so simple:

Fanatic Elina Zaralae was also very pleased with her curious approach to life.

Well, having sent Aethas to hell (doesn't trust? =), Lortemar Theron brings us up to date. So, the main goal of the Horde - namely, its part, led by Lortemar, is to obtain a powerful source of magic from the Lord of Thunder. While Garrosh is playing war in Krasarang, the blood elves are preparing to start a rebellion and they need a decent weapon against Korkron and the Alliance. Moreover, the Alliance here is more of an annoying hindrance than a real threat.

Theron then sends the Shado-pans, who have already landed and fortified themselves on the Isle of Thunder, to help.

The Alliance, you guessed it, also has a base on ships. It is full of Kirin Tor mana demons, and the great mages themselves, including the projection of Vargoth, are discussing plans for an invasion. There is also Lialia.

Dalvin Jakor philosophizes.

Alas, Jaina was not so talkative, but she also sends players to the aid of the Shado-panam in the very depths of the island.

The Shado-pans are already actively fighting on the island: they are slaughtering the mogu one at a time, pulling out whole squads, repulsing the attack.

Taran Zhu is hiding in a cave under a waterfall - there is the headquarters of the Shado-pan command. Trolls periodically run into the headquarters, including those mounted on dinosaurs.

Taran approves of our devotion and issues a task - to collect 3 runestones, summon 3 Lei Shen champions and defeat them. Reward - 150 OD =)

The cunning Shado-pans cunningly accept the help of both the Horde and the Alliance, without taking sides.
Both the Alliance and the Horde see each other, as well as the saurok, as temporary allies against the mogu Lei Shen and the Zandalari. And as a means of obtaining great power.
Horde - preparing to overthrow Garrosh the Tyrant and use the power of the Thunder King to wreak havoc civil war. Alliance Theron, apparently, is generally uninteresting.
The Alliance is trying to prevent this, because then the whole world will fall under the crossfire and will not seem to anyone.

But before Pandaria itself, neither the orcs, nor the elves, nor the people, because the return of Lei Shen, according to Vereesa, will not affect the rest of Azeroth in any way =) Big politics, a lot of blood, betrayal and bombastic speeches.

Supported by the Zandalari trolls who invaded Pandaria, he intends to reign on the continent again. The brave heroes of the Alliance and Horde will be called upon to deal with a new threat, but they have yet to take part in a terrible bloody war, provoked by the destruction of Theramore and the betrayal that split the Kirin Tor. Fighting a war on two fronts is not easy, and the Shado-Pan hope to enlist the support of both factions in order to deal with a more obvious and serious threat.

With the release of Update 5.2: The Thunder King will appear off the coast of Townlong Steppes new island, as well as many new daily quests, rare monsters, summoned bosses, treasure caches and much more. Completing these daily quests will put you in the thick of an epic battle as the Shado-Pan defenders of Pandaria and the heroes of Azeroth face off against the Mogu Emperor Lei Shen and the Zandalari trolls.

Where to begin?

First of all, we will tell you how to get to the island. Upon reaching level 90, players will be able to receive their first quest in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. There you will automatically receive the task "Thunder and Lightning". However, you can immediately visit the Shado-Pan garrison in the Townlong Steppes and get down to business there. And then you'll be on your way. This journey is by no means a trifle, and although the easiest way to get to your destination is by air, flying has become a dangerous business. It will be impossible to move by air on the island itself - of course, this is not very convenient for both warring parties. The portal leading from the Shado-Pan garrison to the Alliance and Horde footholds, where you can receive tasks for the corresponding faction, will open after you first find yourself on the island. Thus, you can always quickly return to the thick of the battle.

Again into battle

Just like with Ahn'Qiraj or the Isle of Quel'Danas, the efforts and successes of all players on the same realm will affect overall progress and allow you to unlock various new areas as you and your allies progress further through the Isle of Thunder . You will be able to contribute to the course of hostilities by completing daily tasks that can be obtained in various interesting corners islands. Once anchored on the shore, you can choose between PvP and PvE missions. Please note that when choosing PvP tasks, you will automatically switch to PvP mode. For each type of task, players will receive their own rewards and earn reputation with certain factions (depending on which side they are fighting on). If you haven't discovered any part of the island, don't worry. You will be able to learn about all the events by taking part in single player scenarios, which will become available as you progress through the island.

Who is in charge here?

At the head of the armies of the Horde and the Alliance, participating in the capture of the island, there will be characters familiar to everyone. Great heroes will lead the soldiers of both factions into battle: the Kirin Tor army will be led by Jaina Proudmoore, and the Sunreaver troops will be led by Lor "Temar Theron. Earning reputation with these factions, the heroes will be able to get new capes, banners and a fearsome mount.

And that is not all!

On the island, you can not only complete tasks and earn reputation. You will have the opportunity to get hold of prey and deal with enemies.

Bosses you can summon yourself: From time to time, you will come across items with which you can summon a boss for a five-player fight. This should be a good entertainment and source of loot. Shan "ze ritual stones can be obtained on the Isle of Thunder in various ways, and then combined to summon the boss.
Rare chests: You may come across a rare chest that can be opened once a week. In such chests, you can find Shan "ze ritual stones. These stones can be combined to summon the boss.
Rare Bosses: You will be able to see new interesting and rare bosses in the game and (try to) defeat them. As in the case of rare chests, for defeating a rare boss you can get Shan "ze ritual stones and many other great rewards.
Treasury of the Thunder King - treasure room: Who doesn't love a good booty? You will have a chance to get the key with which you will open the treasury. It will be a real test for you in high-speed collection of loot! You will have five minutes to break into one of the famous mogu treasures and take out Lei Shen's treasure. There may be serious obstacles on your way, but if everything is carefully planned, it will be possible to fairly replenish your stocks of valuables. In addition, deep within the Treasury, you'll find chests full of awesome new items.
Nalak, Lord of Thunder: After the Isle of Thunder is conquered, the gatekeeper of the gate of the Sovereign's Citadel will appear on it. This new world boss is similar to the Sha of Anger, so only the bravest heroes will be able to defeat him and get amazing loot.
Transmog Items: If you want to give your items a classic look, then you will have a great opportunity for this. For defeating the Zandalari trolls, you can get "green" items that look exactly like the classic weapons of the trolls of the past.
New Lorewalker Scrolls: You can find new Lorewalker Scrolls, and Lorewalker Cho will be happy to read new legends to you.
island of the giants: this is not a place for a carefree walk! However, the most fearless heroes will receive great opportunity meet new creatures and, if you're lucky, tame or capture them. On this mist-shrouded island full of danger, lives a new world boss - Oondasta, a huge, fearsome Devilsaur.

We would not like to reveal all the secrets of the island, because it holds many secrets, and you will have many opportunities to test yourself in battle. All the inhabitants of your game world and the warriors of the faction hope that you will be able to capture the island and fight back a new threat. Will you be able to withstand the challenges of the Isle of Thunder? The return of the Thunder King is coming...

*Daniel "Nethaera" Vanderlip is the World of Warcraft Community Manager. A real elite dinosaur lives in her house. (Bearded dragons count too, right?)

With the advent of WoW 5.2, players were able to feel the spirit of the ancient civilizations of Pandaria for themselves: the Mogu, the Zandalari, and many others. Many quests on this unusual continent are dedicated to the fight against the echoes of the past. One of the most mysterious and menacing locations in this patch is located on a long forgotten island. In this article, we will look at how to get to the island of Thunder and how it can turn out for gamers.

History of the island

Update 5.2 for World of Warcraft players was marked by the opening of a new location in the northwest of Pandaria. Thunder Island, that's how it was named by the developers, was previously a mountain on the edge of the continent. After one of the most brutal rulers of the mogu named Lei Shen died, the capital from Thunder Mountain was moved to the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, and the place itself was abandoned for many years. As a result of the catastrophe, known as the "Great Sundering", the mountain sank under the water, leaving only its top on the surface. It was she who became the refuge of Lei Shen, who returned from oblivion.

The story doesn't end there. Players will have to unravel the secrets of the Island of Thunder for a long time. Help will come from the factions united by the idea of overthrowing the undead Lei Shen: the Kirin Tor Army and the Sunreaver Troops. In addition, support will also be provided by the Pandaren Order, the Shando-Pan Onslaught. Bloodthirsty Zandalari will fight on the side of the emperor who has risen from the dead - trolls who have learned to enslave dinomancers and other bloodthirsty creatures.

Threat at every turn: what players will see on the island

Before getting to the Isle of Thunder, gamers should find out what to expect from this place. Firstly, on a relatively small area of the island, a huge number of daily quests await them (more than 200!). Of course, it will be possible to receive them “in doses”: 5-10 per day. At the same time, it is worth noting that the developers paid attention to all areas of the game: PvP players can choose tasks in their direction, and fans of PvE battles will continue to fight mobs as before.

Secondly, the Shanze ritual stones can be obtained on the island. With their help, rare bosses can be summoned, for defeating which players will receive the corresponding reward. By the way, the Isle of Thunder is overflowing with "rarniks" and other strong creatures. Some mobs drop Lei Shen's treasure keys. Entering it, the player runs the risk of being killed by multiple electrical discharges that hit next to the chests. But if he's lucky, he'll come out very wealthy.

The third circumstance that makes the Isle of Thunder rich in loot is the world boss Nalak. Guarding the gates of the citadel, behind the walls of which Lei Shen is hiding, but furiously rushes at everyone who dares to disturb his peace. The filling of Nalak is very diverse: a mount, armor, cloaks and accessories for PvP sets. In addition, by attacking Nalak, the player will be able to complete the Wrathion quest to obtain the legendary cloak. The Throne of Thunder raid dungeon is also located here, from the bosses of which you can get the most up-to-date armor for all classes.

How to get to the island of Thunder: quest

The easiest way to move to the Isle of Thunder is to get the Thunder and Lightning quest. It is given to all players who have reached level 90 in the game. Following the instructions, the character must move to Townlong Steppes, located west of the Horde and Alliance shrines in Pandaria. It is there that the Shando-Pan garrison is located, away from which there are portals to the island of Thunder. It is impossible not to notice them, as several dragons with openwork reddish-pink wings soar next to them.

Are there routes to the island?

Many players have probably wondered if there are other ways to get to the Isle of Thunder, except for portals. Unfortunately, there are no direct air routes to this location. Only at the risk of dying in the waters of the ocean from fatigue, the player can go to the island on their own.