The Frozen Halls: Icecrown New 5 Mans w/ Video Trailer
so weOk were waiting to write anything about the new 5 mans of Patch 3.3 until right before the patch drops so you guys have something to read while downloading the patch. We will later give a quick rundown on on the new 25 man raid however im sure it will still be a day or two until everyone is seriously ready to enter Icecrown. With the presumption that Patch 3.3 will drop 8/12/2009.
There will be three new instances implemented in patch 3.3 these instances are required before entering into Icecrown. The instances are actually one giant instance making up “The Frozen Halls” each with their own lockout timer and an epic quest requiring you to complete them in order obviously for the reasons of lore , I am assuming because this story line has been building for about 7-8 years Blizzard is proud of what they have put together for you to enjoy. The names of the three instances will be The Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, and Halls of Reflection completed in that order. The quest line will have the adventures assisting Jaina Proudmore (Alliance) or Sylvannas Windrunner (Horde) in infiltrating Icecrown while the Argent Crusade and Knights of the Ebon Blade attempt to battle their way through the front gates. These new instances will be the highest scaled 5 man instances in the game and yield level 219 items on normal and 232 on heroic. Without further delay lets talk about the instances.
The Forge of Souls
Forge of Souls Instance Map
Serving as the first wing in this expansive dungeon, the Forge of Souls will quickly put players to the test of carving through the Scourge stronghold into deeper, more treacherous locations. Jaina will command Alliance forces, and Sylvanas will direct Horde forces. The goal is to ruin the twisted engines known as soul grinders found in this portion of the citadel, and then players can advance — that is, if the Horde and Alliance forces can overcome the foes who confront them.
Bosses
- Bronjahm, the Godfather of Souls: An instrument of reckoning, Bronjahm watches over the engines in the Forge of Souls. He must be killed if the soul grinders are to be destroyed.
- The Devourer of Souls: As the chief operator of the engines found in this wing, the Devourer stands guard over the souls stolen by the Lich King.
Pit of Saron
Pit of Saron Instance Map
Accessible only to those who have laid waste to the Forge of Souls’ unholy operations, the Pit of Saron will bring Horde and Alliance forces deeper into the Lich King’s domain. Players who venture here will immediately be confronted by the lord of this lair, Scourgelord Tyrannus. But defeating him will not be as easy as it seems. Before they can present a threat to Tyrannus, the adventurers, instructed by their leaders, will need to free enslaved allies who have been trapped by the Scourge. Until that happens, Tyrannus will leave all adversaries to his minions, workers of the citadel’s mines. Perhaps the challenges here will lend clues as to the whereabouts of the Lich King’s private chambers outside of the Frozen Throne, deep within the Halls of Reflection.
Bosses
- Forgemaster Garfrost: A master of Scourge weaponry, the forgemaster hauls stocks of saronite ore and other precious materials to the cold forges where the mechanisms of death are born. With a host of rime weapons and exotic alloys at his disposal, it could get cold in here.
- Krick and Ick: Zombies serve as mindless muscle in the Pit of Saron’s mines, stockpiling metals for Forgemaster Garfrost, and Krick — a devious leper gnome — supervises the operations from atop Ick, Krick’s ghastly means of transportation.
- Scourgelord Tyrannus: Tyrannus is a terrible force who will no doubt demonstrate his powers to those brave enough to enter the Pit of Saron. The scourgelord must die if players hope to make their way into the third and final wing of this dungeon.
Halls of Reflection
Halls of Reflection Instance Map
With Jaina and Sylvanas leading the way, adventurers who make it as far as these frigid halls will quickly recognize the weapon that lies ahead: Frostmourne, the corruptive, legendary device of the Lich King himself. The Lich King’s private chambers are within reach, although they may be the death of anyone who ventures there.
Bosses
- Falric and Marwyn: Captains for Arthas Menethil in life, Scourge commanders for the Lich King in death, Falric and Marwyn will be summoned to the Halls of Reflection for one purpose: destroying all intruders.
- The Lich King: Sylvanas, thirsty for vengeance against the corrupted prince who sentenced her to an existence as an undead monstrosity, and Jaina, eager to find a flicker of Arthas’s soul locked somewhere within the Lich King, have brought their hand-picked allies to this final confrontation. Arthas’s true power may only now be discovered. Is there any hope in this mission, or does only death await?
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IM anonymous here, lol, but great quick review, i love these 5-man's
Thanks for the post Joshooa!
Woo first post!