The Dark Riders (druid)

==Objectives==
Defeat the Dark Riders in the Karazhan Catacombs and claim the Scythe of Elune.
* Defeat the Dark Riders
* The Scythe of Elune claimed
==Description==
This sewer grate leads to the catacombs underneath Karazhan. I've never paid it much attention, but it seems to be where the Nightbane are being drawn to.
To think, the Dark Riders may have been under our noses this entire time! Come, let us see where this leads.
==Rewards==
You will receive:
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* 14,800 XP
==Progress==
It is done.
==Completion==
Today was a great blow against the Dark Riders, and a victory for the people of Duskwood. 
They are in your debt, as am I.
==Notes==
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Upon entering the catacombs, you are placed in a single-player scenario.
===Stage 1: The Downward Spiral===
:Make your way into the Dark Riders' catacombs beneath Karazhan.
* Karazhan Catacombs infiltrated
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The skeletal Cursed Guardians will awaken from their resting places along the walls as you descend and attack you. About halfway down, Revil will say:
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Once you reach the bottom of the stairs, two Dark Riders are guarding the entrance to the tunnel. Upon proceeding further inward, it becomes apparent that the way has been blocked by a field of "Grasping Spirits" summoned by Ariden, who is sitting on his steed on the other side.
===Stage 2: Grasp of the Damned===
:Find a way to cross Ariden's spirit barrier.
* Spirit Barrier crossed
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Use Solar Beam to interrupt Ariden's channeled spell.
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===Stage 3: Removal Protocols===
:Defeat the guardian of the Dark Riders' vault.
* Defeated
The Conservator, a damaged arcane golem, emerges from a room to the west.
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===Stage 4: Elune's Prize===
:Find the Scythe of Elune among the Dark Riders' artifacts.
* Scythe of Elune found
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The Scythe is resting, seemingly unguarded, in the room just ahead. Upon attempting to loot it, Ariden appears and knocks the player back.
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:Ariden uses his magic to lift Revil off the ground and choke him.
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:Ariden equips the Scythe of Elune.
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:Ariden rides past the player deeper into the northern part of the catacombs.
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===Stage 5: The Rider's Prize===
:Follow Ariden into the depths of the Karazhan catacombs.
* Ariden followed
Head to the northernmost part of the catacombs and defeat any Dark Riders and Cursed Guardians you encounter along the way.
===Stage 6: Reaping the Riders===
:Defeat Ariden.
* Ariden defeated
Upon approaching Ariden in the final chamber:
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During the fight, Ariden occasionally transforms into a worgen.
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Upon killing Ariden:
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===Final Stage: The Scythe Reclaimed===
:Claim the Scythe of Elune.
*Scythe of Elune
The Scythe is stuck on the floor next to Ariden's corpse. Upon looting it, Revil runs into the chamber.
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==Progression==
==Patch changes==
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==External links==
Category:Deadwind Pass quests