Un ' Goro Crater Lush Un ' Goro Crater ( " God Lands " in the Qiraji language ) lies at the southern part of Southern Kalimdor , between Tanaris , Silithus and Uldum . Although the area is almost completely isolated from the rest of the world and sandwiched between three deserts , the region is filled with exotic plant life and even more exotic creatures , from peaceful earth elemental s to raging devilsaur s , the locals are not to be trifled with . The pylons on the ridges of the crater defy explanation , despite close examination . They could mark where the titan s might reappear during their second visit to Azeroth , a visitation supported by holograms in both Uldaman and the front of Uldum . These pylons could also share the same purpose as the pillars in Sholazar Basin , too . The Avatar of Freya , the Lifewarden , mentions that Un ' Goro is a similar place to Sholazar , where the titans were performing experiments to create new life forms in Azeroth . Un ' Goro Crater was revealed to have some connection with the titans by Geologist Larksbane during the Ahn ' Qiraj solo quests . Un ' Goro is known for many of its popular culture references , in particular , the myriad Nintendo characters and places . Its high ratio of dinosaurs , crystal pylons and mysterious ruins give off a distinct " Land of the Lost " vibe , which chronicled the adventures of the Marshall family in a prehistoric pocket universe . History . From Geologist Larksbane in Silithus : Aside from this direct reference little is known regarding the crater ' s fascinating history , save that the crater is ancient beyond living memory . Aru - talis may be an incorrect night elven legend about Un ' Goro Crater . Geography . Un ' Goro is a massive crater full of amazingly lush jungle and teeming with life . Dinosaur s roam freely here , as the land is wild and unpredictable . At the center of the crater a volcano rises , and Fire Elemental s prowl . In addition , many strange and beautiful crystals dot the landscape , their purpose unknown to most but an object of research for some of the adventurous scientists camped in the area . There are no instance s in Un ' Goro Crater , nor any battleground s . Maps and subregions . Topographic map of Un ' Goro Crater Cataclysm . In " Cataclysm " , Un ' goro Crater will undergo some minor changes . Two new flight paths will be added , as well as some new vegetation . Areas affected : Notable characters . At Marshal ' s Refuge , Williden Marshal has led a team of explorers and biologists to take refuge from the crater ' s monstrous wildlife . Near the entrance to Tanaris , Torwa Pathfinder attempts to hunt down the elusive Lar ' korwi . And at Fire Plume Ridge , poor Ringo desperately awaits the help of bold adventurers to guide him to safety from the powerful fire elementals that roam the crags , led by the terrible Blazerunner . Quests . Quests in the crater range between level 50 and 55 . Most quests in this area involve performing tasks for the scientists found at Marshal ' s Refuge , studying the life , history , and crystals of the crater . There is also a chain in which players help to identify and deal with the silithid menace which has appeared in southern Un ' Goro . Resources . Un ' goro Crater is a region largely untouched by the advances of modern society , and as such boasts a large variety of natural minerals , plants , soil and crystals . Miner s will find both Thorium Vein s and Rich Thorium Vein s as well as a smattering of Mithril Deposit s throughout the crater , particularly around the walls . More can be found at Fire Plume ridge , in the middle of the crater , and also in the South West part . Herbalist s will find a variety of herbs growing throughout the crater . Blindweed is commonly found near the northern tar pits . Sungrass and , more commonly , Dreamfoil are available on grassy areas . Liferoot is found by the water . Firebloom and Mountain Silversage grow on the hot rocks of Fire Plume Ridge . For Skinner s , Un ' goro is the only source of Devilsaur Leather and the leatherworking patterns that use it . You will not , however , find any cloth ; Un ' goro is the only major zone with no humanoid mobs to fight . Soil may be found in numerous piles around the crater . Harvesting this is possible even without a profession , and usually nets 1 - 4 Un ' goro soil samples . This is used together with Tharlendris seeds and an Evergreen Pouch to produce Morrowgrain , used in repeatable reputation quests for Thunder Bluff / Cenarion Circle and Darnassus / Cenarion Circle , depending on your faction . It can be sold to vendors for . Also available are the Power crystals : blue , red , green and yellow . These can be used with the power pylons in exchange for temporary buffs . These are accessed after completing a quest for J . D . Collie , a gnome located at the back of the crystal cave in Marshal ' s Refuge , who gives a manual instructing which crystals are used with what pylon . They are also used in a few Arcanum quests . They cannot be sold to vendors but can be auctioned or traded . List of Un ' Goro Crater resources : Pylons and Power Crystals . In Un ' Goro there are 3 Pylons : a Northern , Western , and Eastern Pylon . A southern pylon is mysteriously absent and it may be significant that there are no Silithid hives near the Un ' Goro pylons except in the south . Scattered throughout Un ' Goro are crystals colored either red , yellow , blue , or green . The crystals can be used on the Pylons providing you have the right combination of crystals . The pylons require all three quests given from J . D . Collie at Marshal ' s Refuge to be complete before they will accept your crystals . For more on this , read the Power crystals . Shaper ' s Terrace . The Shaper ' s Terrace is a new area in the Crater added in " Wrath of the Lich King " . It is titan - related . The quest chain to visit the Shaper ' s Terrace begins with the quest given by Avatar of Freya in Sholazar Basin . Although not explicitly stated , it is heavily implied that Un ' Goro , like Sholazar Basin is one of the titan ' s " life zones , " described as the laboratories the titans used to create and foster life during their arduous re - shaping of Azeroth . Like the basin , Un ' Goro is unusual ecologically and geographically , contains crystal pylons , and has remnants of guardian constructs that protect the land .