Nefarius's Corruption
Classic Era / Vanilla baselineBrood of Nozdormu · Neutral or higher
Objective
Slay Nefarian and recover the 
Red Scepter Shard. Return the Red Scepter Shard to Anachronos at the Caverns of Time in Tanaris. You have 5 hours to complete this task.
Who and what you need
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Required item
Red Scepter ShardSources: NefarianTurn in to
Relevant locations
Classic in-game map · 1 baseline placements. Select a pin for its name and coordinates. Not live spawn tracking.
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Description
Champion, is it you? A thousand years it has been since I was entrusted the shard and it is at my darkest hour that one should rise to relieve me of it... But what would tragedy be without cruelty? <Vaelastrasz coughs weakly.> Ne... Nefarius now holds the scepter shard. Time is of the essence. Nefarius plans to destroy the shard. You must hurry!
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Prerequisite
Reputation faction
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Rewards
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Onyx Embedded Leggings
Amulet of Shadow Shielding × 1
Money: No monetary value supplied
XP and reputation totals are withheld here: this server-derived baseline can disagree with live Classic values.
Progress text
Another of our heroes lost to the spawn of Deathwing. We will be cursed with this suffering forever...
Completion text
Vaelastrasz's soul is at ease, champion. The Aspects all watch your progress with great interest. Know that you have powerful allies. I was commanded to grant you something to aid you in this struggle. Use it well...
Class and race requirements
Races: All · Classes: All.