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The Turncoat

Level 11 quest in Zephras Isle, started by Talaanis Shadowsong. Requires level 6. For High Order Skyborne characters.

Wowhead beta record, build 1.60.1.69893. Not tested in the game client; coordinates are Wowhead map positions.

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Step 1: Pick up the quest from Talaanis Shadowsong

Talk to Talaanis Shadowsong in Zephras Isle at 66.2, 76.6./way Zephras Isle 66.2 76.6

Zephras Isle map: Talaanis Shadowsong at 66.2, 76.6
Talaanis Shadowsong · Zephras Isle 66.2, 76.6Map © Blizzard Entertainment, via Wowhead.

Step 2: Complete the objective

Find the cultist turncoat at the house just inside the highlands northwest of Valanaar.

Zephras Isle map: Find the Al'Aketh Turncoat at 56, 58.8
Find the Al'Aketh Turncoat · Zephras Isle 56, 58.8Map © Blizzard Entertainment, via Wowhead.

Step 3: Turn in to Dead Cultist

Return to Dead Cultist in Zephras Isle at 56, 58.8./way Zephras Isle 56 58.8

Zephras Isle map: Dead Cultist at 56, 58.8
Dead Cultist · Zephras Isle 56, 58.8Map © Blizzard Entertainment, via Wowhead.

Rewards

660 XP+50 Windshapers+50 High Order

XP is Wowhead's beta value at the quest's own level. Wowhead has not recorded every start or turn-in yet; missing steps say so.

Quest chain

  1. The High Elder's Request
  2. The Turncoat or Al'Aketh Assassins
  3. Unfortunate News
  4. The Cult's True Plans
  5. Desperate Times
  6. Prepare for Battle
  7. Making Our Move

More new quests: Zephras Isle

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Sources

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    The Turncoat (quest 92643)
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    Wowhead Forever quest database: quests marked New

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