Post by Willow on Jan 29, 2006 21:50:37 GMT -5
The Lunar Festival is upon us, from January 27-February 14. It's a time to honor our heroic ancestors. For every elder you visit, you receive a Coin of Ancestry, which can be used to purchase items such as festival clothing, food, fireworks, patterns for a dress and pant suit, and schematics for fireworks and launchers, among other things. You also gain alliance (or horde if that's your thing) faction for every elder visited. I've been running Willow all over the world, and I'm here to share her vast store of knowledge 
. For those of you with the time, and it is time consuming, here are the locations of all I've found so far. The elders themselves also tell you where others are.
Kalimdor
Elder Bladeswift-Darnassus, in the Cenarion Enclave
Elder Bladeleaf-Dolanaar (Teldrassil).
Elder Starweave-Auberdine (Darkshore)
Elder Riversong-Astranaar (Ashenvale)
Elder Nightwind-Jaedenar (Felwood)
Elder Brightspear-Kel' Theril Ruins (Winterspring), eastern end of the lake among some larger ruins
Elder Stonespire-Everlook (Winterspring)
Elder Skygleam-Ravencrest Monument (Azshara) it's at the tip of the SE peninsula, the elder is hidden among the remains of a fallen statue
Elder Darkhorn-Orgrimar (Durotar), Valley of Wisdom, near Thrall's place
Go in the back door, fewer guards and people, follow the path around a couple curves, past the bridge for the flight master (which will be on your right), til you get to the Valley of Wisdom, there will be a very large building on your left (stop and say hello to Thrall) and a statue of Manoroth's armor or some such, ahead of you. The elder and festival harbingers are between the two.
Elder Runetotem-Razor Hill (Durotar)
Elder Moonwarden-Crossroads (The Barrens) near the tower
Elder Windtotem-Ratchet (The Barrens) up by the engineering hut
Elder Highmountain-Camp Taurajo (The Barrens)
Elder Bloodhoof-Bloodhoof Village (Mulgore) by the bridge
Elder Proudhorn-Thunder Bluff (Mulgore), on the northern edge of Elder Rise. Best way is take the back elevator, at the north side of TB, once you get up, go through the first building, it will be directly on your left, that leads to a bridge to the Elder Rise. Once there, circle to the left til you see the elder.
Elder Skyseeker-Freewind Post (Thousand Needles), right in the center. Two ways up, elevator or path. Elevator has guards, path has patrols.
Elder Morningdew-Mirage Raceway (Shimmering Flats)
Elder Dreamseer-Gadgetzan (Tanaris)
Elder Wildmane-Zul Farrak (Tanaris) in the instance, near Gahz' Rilla's pool
Elder Ragetotem-Valley of Watchers (southern Tanaris) near the fallen pillar on the right
Elder Thunderhorn-Slithering Scar (Un'Goro Crater) on a hill near the entrance to the hive
Elder Bladesing-Cenarion Hold (Silithus)
Elder Primestone-Crystal Vale (Silithus) NW corner
Elder Grimtotem-Lariss Pavillion (Feralas), the pavillion is on the north side of the road, before you reach Camp Mojache, the elder is on top of the pavillion
Elder Mistwalker-Dire Maul (Feralas) down in the arena or "maul". I jumped down to her, then took a tunnel back up.
Elder Splitrock-Maraudan (Desolace) in the instance, way at the end. Drop off the bridge before Princess Theradras (she needs more beauty sleep), swim over til you can walk up a ramp, and he's not far up there (This one is a real pain)
Eastern Kingdoms
Elder Bronzebeard-Iron Forge, Mystic Ward
Elder Hammershout-Stormwind, in the park
Elder Stormbrow-Goldshire (Elwynn)
Elder Skychaser-Sentinal Hill (Westfall) top of the tower
Elder Starsong-Sunken Temple (Swamp of Sorrows) inside the instance, on level with all the dragonkin, in a dead-end room in the NE corner, with some broken pillars in the rear. You can go left up the stairs after you enter the instance and fight through the dragonkin, or find a ledge with a troll boss, kill him, and jump down to the dragonkin level. Still have to kill dragonkin though.
Elder Bellowrage-Dark Portal (Blasted Lands) the Dark Portal is in the very south of the zone, just head straight down from Nethergarde Keep, and the elder is on a hill just before the Portal. There are felguards and felbeasts there, also.
Elder Starglade-Zul' Gurub (Stranglethorn Vale), just before the instance entrance, to the right
Elder Winterhoof-Booty Bay (Stranglethorn Vale) on the dock
Elder Goldwell-Kharanos (Dun Morogh)
Elder Silvervein-Thelsamar (Lock Modan)
Elder Ironband-Blackchar Cave (Searing Gorge) SW corner of the zone
Elder Morndeep-Ring of Law, Blackrock Depths. Enter the instance, go thru the room of hounds and dwarves, go left into the ring shaped room. Be warned, when you enter this room, you are "judged", but the "judge" talks long enough, you have time to talk to the elder first. If you hurry you might get out before the gate slams shut, and bad things come and kill you.
Elder Stonefort-Blackrock Spire. Enter the instance, across short floor area, then down short stairs. Take 2nd door on right, go straight, down more short stairs (two worgs and some orcs at bottom). Turn left into empty room, left again out of room, into Hordemar City. Stay to left, there are a few groups of orcs, keep going down slope to wooden bridge. Elder is on a rock across bridge, around and behind more groups of orcs.
Elder Rumblerock-Dreadmaul Rock (Burning Steppes) the mountain with the Firegut Ogres, at the top
Elder Dawnstrider-Flamecrest (Burning Steppes), it's at the northern edge of the zone
Elder Highpeak-The Hinterlands, approximately in the center, on a hill south of the road past Agol' Watha
Elder Moonstrike-Scholomance (Western Plaguelands) not in instance, on the roof of the castle
Elder Meadowrun-Western Plaguelands, south of the Weeping Caverns, north of the road shortly before the bridge to E. Plaguelands
Elder Windrun-Crown Guard Tower (Eastern Plaguelands) across the road from Darrowshire
Elder Snowcrown-Light's Hope Chapel (Eastern Plaguelands) far eastern side of zone
Elder Farwhisper-Stratholme (Eastern Plaguelands) not sure exactly where, not gonna solo this one
Elder Obsidian-The Sepulcher (Silverpine)
Elder Darkcore-The Undercity (Tirisfal) you don't have to go down into the UC itself, just enter the gates, go straight through the courtyard and into the next building, and keep going til you see it, can't miss it. No guards up there either.
Elder Graveborn-Brill (Tirisfal) Brill is north of the Undercity, the elder is near the eastern edge of town
Here is an excellent site with maps to help pinpoint places you haven't discovered yet, very helpful for the instances that are very hard to explain:
worldofwarcraft.gameamp.com/game_map/viewGameMaps
I haven't done Stratholme, took two steps in and died, just too many mobs to even stealth through. Being able to stealth is certainly a plus for a lot of the places
If you can't stealth, you may have to run like heck and die a few times, especially in the capitals. Also, you might want to take your armor and weapons off in places you know you can't fight through, so they don't take damage. Keep in mind you will enter PvP as soon as you enter the horde capitals.
So, get out there and let the spirits of our ancestors know you haven't forgotten them.
. For those of you with the time, and it is time consuming, here are the locations of all I've found so far. The elders themselves also tell you where others are. Kalimdor
Elder Bladeswift-Darnassus, in the Cenarion Enclave
Elder Bladeleaf-Dolanaar (Teldrassil).
Elder Starweave-Auberdine (Darkshore)
Elder Riversong-Astranaar (Ashenvale)
Elder Nightwind-Jaedenar (Felwood)
Elder Brightspear-Kel' Theril Ruins (Winterspring), eastern end of the lake among some larger ruins
Elder Stonespire-Everlook (Winterspring)
Elder Skygleam-Ravencrest Monument (Azshara) it's at the tip of the SE peninsula, the elder is hidden among the remains of a fallen statue
Elder Darkhorn-Orgrimar (Durotar), Valley of Wisdom, near Thrall's place
Go in the back door, fewer guards and people, follow the path around a couple curves, past the bridge for the flight master (which will be on your right), til you get to the Valley of Wisdom, there will be a very large building on your left (stop and say hello to Thrall) and a statue of Manoroth's armor or some such, ahead of you. The elder and festival harbingers are between the two.Elder Runetotem-Razor Hill (Durotar)
Elder Moonwarden-Crossroads (The Barrens) near the tower
Elder Windtotem-Ratchet (The Barrens) up by the engineering hut
Elder Highmountain-Camp Taurajo (The Barrens)
Elder Bloodhoof-Bloodhoof Village (Mulgore) by the bridge
Elder Proudhorn-Thunder Bluff (Mulgore), on the northern edge of Elder Rise. Best way is take the back elevator, at the north side of TB, once you get up, go through the first building, it will be directly on your left, that leads to a bridge to the Elder Rise. Once there, circle to the left til you see the elder.
Elder Skyseeker-Freewind Post (Thousand Needles), right in the center. Two ways up, elevator or path. Elevator has guards, path has patrols.
Elder Morningdew-Mirage Raceway (Shimmering Flats)
Elder Dreamseer-Gadgetzan (Tanaris)
Elder Wildmane-Zul Farrak (Tanaris) in the instance, near Gahz' Rilla's pool
Elder Ragetotem-Valley of Watchers (southern Tanaris) near the fallen pillar on the right
Elder Thunderhorn-Slithering Scar (Un'Goro Crater) on a hill near the entrance to the hive
Elder Bladesing-Cenarion Hold (Silithus)
Elder Primestone-Crystal Vale (Silithus) NW corner
Elder Grimtotem-Lariss Pavillion (Feralas), the pavillion is on the north side of the road, before you reach Camp Mojache, the elder is on top of the pavillion
Elder Mistwalker-Dire Maul (Feralas) down in the arena or "maul". I jumped down to her, then took a tunnel back up.
Elder Splitrock-Maraudan (Desolace) in the instance, way at the end. Drop off the bridge before Princess Theradras (she needs more beauty sleep), swim over til you can walk up a ramp, and he's not far up there (This one is a real pain)
Eastern Kingdoms
Elder Bronzebeard-Iron Forge, Mystic Ward
Elder Hammershout-Stormwind, in the park
Elder Stormbrow-Goldshire (Elwynn)
Elder Skychaser-Sentinal Hill (Westfall) top of the tower
Elder Starsong-Sunken Temple (Swamp of Sorrows) inside the instance, on level with all the dragonkin, in a dead-end room in the NE corner, with some broken pillars in the rear. You can go left up the stairs after you enter the instance and fight through the dragonkin, or find a ledge with a troll boss, kill him, and jump down to the dragonkin level. Still have to kill dragonkin though.
Elder Bellowrage-Dark Portal (Blasted Lands) the Dark Portal is in the very south of the zone, just head straight down from Nethergarde Keep, and the elder is on a hill just before the Portal. There are felguards and felbeasts there, also.
Elder Starglade-Zul' Gurub (Stranglethorn Vale), just before the instance entrance, to the right
Elder Winterhoof-Booty Bay (Stranglethorn Vale) on the dock
Elder Goldwell-Kharanos (Dun Morogh)
Elder Silvervein-Thelsamar (Lock Modan)
Elder Ironband-Blackchar Cave (Searing Gorge) SW corner of the zone
Elder Morndeep-Ring of Law, Blackrock Depths. Enter the instance, go thru the room of hounds and dwarves, go left into the ring shaped room. Be warned, when you enter this room, you are "judged", but the "judge" talks long enough, you have time to talk to the elder first. If you hurry you might get out before the gate slams shut, and bad things come and kill you.
Elder Stonefort-Blackrock Spire. Enter the instance, across short floor area, then down short stairs. Take 2nd door on right, go straight, down more short stairs (two worgs and some orcs at bottom). Turn left into empty room, left again out of room, into Hordemar City. Stay to left, there are a few groups of orcs, keep going down slope to wooden bridge. Elder is on a rock across bridge, around and behind more groups of orcs.
Elder Rumblerock-Dreadmaul Rock (Burning Steppes) the mountain with the Firegut Ogres, at the top
Elder Dawnstrider-Flamecrest (Burning Steppes), it's at the northern edge of the zone
Elder Highpeak-The Hinterlands, approximately in the center, on a hill south of the road past Agol' Watha
Elder Moonstrike-Scholomance (Western Plaguelands) not in instance, on the roof of the castle
Elder Meadowrun-Western Plaguelands, south of the Weeping Caverns, north of the road shortly before the bridge to E. Plaguelands
Elder Windrun-Crown Guard Tower (Eastern Plaguelands) across the road from Darrowshire
Elder Snowcrown-Light's Hope Chapel (Eastern Plaguelands) far eastern side of zone
Elder Farwhisper-Stratholme (Eastern Plaguelands) not sure exactly where, not gonna solo this one
Elder Obsidian-The Sepulcher (Silverpine)
Elder Darkcore-The Undercity (Tirisfal) you don't have to go down into the UC itself, just enter the gates, go straight through the courtyard and into the next building, and keep going til you see it, can't miss it. No guards up there either.
Elder Graveborn-Brill (Tirisfal) Brill is north of the Undercity, the elder is near the eastern edge of town
Here is an excellent site with maps to help pinpoint places you haven't discovered yet, very helpful for the instances that are very hard to explain:
worldofwarcraft.gameamp.com/game_map/viewGameMaps
I haven't done Stratholme, took two steps in and died, just too many mobs to even stealth through. Being able to stealth is certainly a plus for a lot of the places
If you can't stealth, you may have to run like heck and die a few times, especially in the capitals. Also, you might want to take your armor and weapons off in places you know you can't fight through, so they don't take damage. Keep in mind you will enter PvP as soon as you enter the horde capitals. So, get out there and let the spirits of our ancestors know you haven't forgotten them.
