The Worthiest Weapon in Northrend

gasp, two posts in one day! If you’re looking for the weeks gold report look at the Altocaust Edition posted earlier.

The Quest for a Worthy Weapon
When I first started playing Khaas, I had hoped (as I’m sure many other Death Knights did) that there would be a legendary two-hander from the Lich King. In fact, there was little doubt in my mind, though whether we would get to wield Frostmourne or not was always somewhat questionable. But one cannot simply make a Death Knight and get a Legendary weapon, one has to progress. And as a tank, that progression has been somewhat difficult since unlike a warrior or Paladin I often times have quite a few toes to step on to get something suitable for smacking baddies. For me it started with the Hellreaver from Hellfire Ramparts, then the quest line weapons in Nagarand, Borean Tundra, and Zul’Drak. Finally, I hit eighty and it was time to equip the epic Titansteel Destroyer. I paid a pretty penny to be one of the first on Bloodscalp to swing the thing, and I got my monies worth.

I didn’t upgrade the Destroyer till we were farming Ulduar 10 Hard Modes some six months after I first got the mace. I got Aesir’s Edge off of XT, now this was a superior weapon. It looked great, had sockets. And it hit like a truck. Then it was off to the Trials of the Crusader to prepare for the inevitable assault on the stronghold of the Lich King himself, here I claimed Mor’kosh, the Blood Reaver from our first Tribute run.

By the time of the release of Icecrown Citadel we had grown strong as a twenty five man guild, and so the officers deliberated. And it was decided that I would receive the guild’s first Shadowmourne. So, the long quest began. I wrote my walk-through as I progressed along the chain until I reached the final grind. I quickly estimated it would take about ten weeks to complete Shadowmourne from that point. (For those curious about the drops, out of 11 bosses it was as follows 4,7, 7, 5, 5, 4, 5, 8, 5)

This makes me one of the few (maybe the first for all I know) tanks using this in the world, definitely the only one on Bloodscalp.

It is done.
Last night was rough for the guild, the attendance boss hit us full force. Yet, we overcame the adversity and in the end an overwhelming majority of those in attendance opted to stay late to clear the last wing in the hopes of getting my last shard. Their dedication was rewarded, as at approximately midnight (Central Standard Time) we killed Professor Putricide and I received my 50th shard. After handing out loot we made way for the entrance for the turn in, inevitable RP from the quest giver and a few screenshots.

It is difficult to adequately express my thanks to my guild mates, last night was a frustrating night of raiding. But when the crunch came, you guys stepped up. You supported me when I needed you, and for that I am truly thankful. So today I offer a drink in recognition to my guild and those others who came along (yes we even had pugs).

Finally, while I definitely want to thank my friends at Face on Fire and Draconic Savant for their support throughout this endeavor, I would specifically like to thank those that hung in there (all 23 of them) for “just one more wing”.

Martei
Sharpobject
Threedrakez
Zelthas
Disarmonia
Maleth
Zurs
Aahz
Charnos
Cytyzent
Demonarc
Pearski
Evasive
Fistycuffs
Fletch
Frostvein
Somniphobia
Deltazero
Duflax
Jidaigeki
Urik
Ysosrs

Thanks again guys!