Scarlet Monastery

[zaboombas]

Hi there

What is the best way of getting to the Scarlet Monastery from Stormwind?

[SlyHilgen]

Hopefully you have the FP in Southshore in the Hillsbrad Foothills. If you do, simply run north from there, then around the lake and head east until you see the sign for Monastery.

If you do not have any FPs, you will need to take the tram to Ironforge, run to the Thandol Span (the bridge in the north that connects to Lordaeron), head through Arathi in a northerly direction, then find yourself near Southshore. A long trip to be sure.

Then of course, there is the incredibly easy way of having group members use the summoning stone :)

[Magikhat]

fly to southshore and head NW swim across the lake and go into horde territory or fly to chillwind camp in western plagues and aggro every mob on the way.

[SlyHilgen]

fly to southshore and head NW swim across the lake and go into horde territory or fly to chillwind camp in western plagues and aggro every mob on the way.

Yes, you can swim the lake...just be aware that it is defiled by the Horde and therefore not fit to be blessed by any swimming member of the Alliance.

[Drakkor]

When you swim acroos the lake you need to head North-East. You'll pass in front of Undercity, watch the gaurds at the Zep tower they'll kill you very fast .... lol. Head NE and watch for signs, stay slightly off the raod but keep an eye out for any gaurds along the way. Make sure your group is ready the mobs outside SM aren't a pushover and sometimes the Horde likes to "protect" SM. When you go in the bldg you'll need to enter each part seperatly GraveYard - Library - Armory - Cathedral.

Good Luck...

[xDarkDrifterx]

Dont forget to get the scarlet key - from the library iirc.

It will allow you entry into the locked instance wings in SM.

[Fursphere]

...and dont' forget to complete the quest chain in Desolace first as well.

[Xilta The Warlock]

take the fp to southshore, then walk.

i hate the long walks so i suggest gettin your groupies to summon you, if possible.

i always did, first two to get there summon. lol

[jrichard]

Personally, if i'm the party leader and you join and then wait to get summoned, you get kicked. If you can't be bothered to start heading to the instance, we can't be bothered to have you along.

jrichard

[xDarkDrifterx]

...and dont' forget to complete the quest chain in Desolace first as well.

Totally!!! Great point! If you're alliance go to Nigels Point and make sure to do all those quests - you get one that offers up a very sweet weapon that will last you a while, it requires you to kill all the bosses in SM to get it. There's a horde counterpart to this quest as well I believe.

[SlyHilgen]

Yes...the weapon reward from that quest lasted a long time for me. The day I vendored it was a big one for me...I had grown quite attached to it.

[SatansRebel]

Does anyone know if there is a horde chain quest and if so where? and another question, what lvl is best to solo SM, I am a lvl 49 horde hunter? possible to solo it at this lvl?

[moopy]

Yes, it's called "Into The Scarlet Monastery", the rewards are:

Sword of Omen
Binds when picked up
One-Hand Sword
39 - 74 Damage Speed 1.90
(29.7 damage per second)
+9 Strength
+3 Agility
+4 Stamina
Durability 90 / 90
Sells for 1 Gold 82 Silver 55 Copper to vendors
Item Level 44
Source: Quest

Prophetic Cane
Binds when picked up
Held In Off-hand
+5 Stamina
+12 Intellect
Sells for 48 Silver 85 Copper to vendors
Item Level 44
Source: Quest

Dragon's Blood Necklace
Binds when picked up
Neck
+12 Stamina
+5 Spirit
Sells for 83 Silver 77 Copper to vendors
Item Level 44
Source: Quest

The quest comes from Varimathras in Undercity (ask a guard for the Battlemasters, he's in the same room). I can't remember what pre-reqs there are (if any), you'd need to research this yourself, if you're having trouble picking it up.

[Drakkor]

Far Alliance you can get Sword of Serenity 1H sword - matched w/the shield that drops in the Cathedral = awesome combo -or- Bonebiter = very nice 2H axe -or a very nice Dagger (don't know specs sorry) or a Orb (don't know specs on this either). You get to choose 1 when you complete the chain that starts in Nigel's Point, finish is in SS so you don't need to go back to desolace to get your reward. The final quest requires you to kill all 4 bosses in SM.
SM is great for drops and XP .... IMO.

[Fursphere]

And the four tons of silk you'll be carrying out....

[SlyHilgen]

Ewww...glad I was not a Horde rogue going into this quest...no dagger reward? I would have thought that the rewards would be similar, but I think I like the Alliance rewards better.

[Drakkor]

And the four tons of silk you'll be carrying out....

True, and some Mageweave too .... along with all the other drops.
Make sure you go in w/empty bags .... lol

[xDarkDrifterx]

oops i got the SM quest mixed up with - Corruption of Earth and Seed - which you also get in Nigels Point.

This is the bow lasted me till OL.

Verdant Keeper's Aim
Binds when picked up
Bow
68 - 127 Damage Speed 2.80
(34.8 damage per second)
Durability 75 / 75
Equip: Chance to strike your ranged target with Keeper's Sting for 15 to 21 Nature damage.

or you can choose:

Thrash Blade
Binds when picked up
One-Hand Sword
66 - 124 Damage Speed 2.70
(35.2 damage per second)
Durability 90 / 90
Chance on hit: Grants an extra attack on your next swing.

or

Resurgence Rod
Binds when picked up
Two-Hand Staff
139 - 209 Damage Speed 3.80
(45.8 damage per second)
Durability 100 / 100
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Restores 5 health every 5 sec.

all blues - but this quest is done in the depths of Maraudon by killing the princess.