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Protection Paladin Artifact Questline

An ancient vrykul saga speaks of a shield crafted by Tyr himself. During the Winterskorn War it was used to expose Loken's lies to the vrykul and convert many to Tyr's cause.



The final resting place of the shield was lost to time, but rumors point to one who might know the final chapters of its story.

Tahu Sagewind: I misjudged how long ago this happened. I will need more time to prepare myself for the ritual.



In the meantime, I have attuned this stone to the scroll Orik brought. Certain graves will glow to your mind's eye. Go to them and concentrate on the stone to see if you have found the correct grave. We want the writer himself, not a descendant or ancestor.

Gorvold: I died to ease the pain of my failure, why do you disturb me?

I must answer. I followed it across many lands and seas until I reached an island in Stormheim. There was a tomb for the kings there. For months I tried to enter the shrine, but I was not a follower of Tyr's path and was denied. I returned in disgrace and tried to cleanse my failure in the blood of others.

Stage 1 – Island Landing

You've arrived on the island. Meet up with Orik.

– Island Landing You've arrived on the island. Meet up with Orik. Stage 2 – Into the Tomb

Inside the tomb lies the Shrine of the Truthguard. Overcome any defenses and find the shrine.

– Into the Tomb Inside the tomb lies the Shrine of the Truthguard. Overcome any defenses and find the shrine. Stage 3 – Opening the Door

Open the door.

– Opening the Door Open the door. Stage 4 – Shrine of the Truthguard

Enter the shrine and find the shield.

– Shrine of the Truthguard Enter the shrine and find the shield. Stage 5 – Yrgrim's Challenge

Yrgrim, wielder of the Truthguard has challenged you to a trial by combat. Complete the trial to earn his respect.

– Yrgrim's Challenge Yrgrim, wielder of the Truthguard has challenged you to a trial by combat. Complete the trial to earn his respect. Final Stage – The Truthguard

The trial is over. Take up the Truthguard.

After the fall of Tyr, Yrgrim the Truthseeker aided his brethren in Tirisfal, ensuring their survival in the new world.



Knowing that others of his kind had fled the north, he went in search of them, hoping to find someone worthy to pass on his armaments.



Eventually he found Stormheim and strong descendants of his race. Here was a group where one might be found worthy.

On an island of stone Yrgrim built an arena. He proclaimed to his brethren that he sought a successor strong in will and body, and pure in heart. They would have to pass his trials in order to claim his weapons.



Many berserkers and dragonriders answered Yrgrim's challenge, but all met with failure and death. Yrgrim answers challenges for years until the challengers stopped coming.



Here lies Yrgrim, resolute and patient. Never bowing to the curse of the great enemy, he remains as strong as the vrykul of old.



He and his challenge await.

I bid you greetings Opener of Doors, you are the first.

I am the champion of Tyr, and we will see if you are worthy to bear his shield.

I have waited a long time for someone like you. I sense you are the blood and have the heart. Face me in battle and we will test your strength.

I am beaten. You are worthy. If Tyr were alive ye would make you his champion. I hereby pass on Truthguard to you. Use it to defend Azeroth from its enemies.

I am tired. With a worthy successor I can finally end my vigil. Take care, champion. Always fight for truth and justice. In Tyr's name.

Orik: Amazing. I'm glad the shield is in your hands. We're going to head back to Dalaran and report to Tyrosus. If you need a ride you can take my hippogryph outside.

Lord Maxwell: These fine men and women need a leader. Your deeds make you the clear choice to bear that burden. Come, I will address them on your behalf.

Gathered paladins of Azeroth, you’ve come to mourn the loss of Highlord Tirion Fordring. Many of you looked to him as an idol - a paragon of what we all strive to be as paladins.

May we all take a moment of silence to pay our respects to a truly great soldier, leader, and friend. In the Light we are one, brother.

You’ve heard of the legend of <name>, the paladin proven worthy of wielding the Ashbringer and succeeding Tirion as Highlord. With <name> at our head we can be the weapon brought to bear against the Legion.

We must stand together against the coming darkness. We must stand side by side and cast aside the shackles of race and faction. We must unite as one!

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