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Martek the Exiled

Bring Fizzle's Letter to Martek the Exiled in the Badlands.
Fizzle Brassbolts' Letter
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Fizzle Brassbolts' Letter

Description

I'm developing a new engine that'll make the car go so fast! Fast enough to fly, I know it! I just need to make pistons that can handle very very heavy stress. All my trials have failed because I can't make pistons hard enough!

But there is someone who might know how.

His name is Martek the Exiled. He is a great smith and knows more about metal than anyone. Take him this letter, I know he can help!

But he's far far away -- in Azeroth, in the Badlands, in a camp, with a goblin!

Find him!

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Upon completion of this quest you will gain:
  • 1350 experience ( 8 10 at max. level)

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Rating: +23 [-] [+]
By Anonymous on 02/08/2005 (Patch 1.2.0)
Getting to Badlands is a stinker as Horde, because you have to cross Alliance territories. The way to get there that I have found so far is to go through:
1. Silverpine Forest
2. Hillsbrad Foothills
3. Arathi Highlands (Watch out for Stormwind Guards on the road - there are both Undercity and Stormwind guards as random spawns on the roads in this zone.)
4. Wetlands (There are Alliance NPC's spotted along the roads in this zone, and an Alliance city, Menethil, in the SW corner of the zone. This is a 20-25ish level Alliance zone.)
5. Loch Modan (This is the stinker, since Loch is totally Alliance controlled, and the only way in is through tunnels. If you have a map of Wetlands you will see a fort called Dun Algaz in the SE corner of the zone. This is the beginning of a series of 3 tunnels that go to Loch M from Wetlands. The first tunnel has level 18-ish dwarf mobs guarding it - these you can whack. The next tunnel has a wandering level 30 dwarven guard in it and a second at the far end of the tunnel. These guys give no experience, as they are Alliance guard mobs, and they have elite-range HP. I could kill one as a level 34 shaman, but it took all my mana and left me at 25% HP. The third tunnel has the same type mob (one) guarding it as well, so there are 2 level 30 guards to deal with as you leave tunnel 2 and enter tunnel 3. If you have a group, no problem. If you are solo, as I was, you need invisibility, probably from potions, to pass these guards because killing them will flag you PvP, which you do NOT want going into Loch Modan, a completely Alliance-controlled zone. I haven't made it to the end of tunnel 3 yet, so I don't know how many guards there are there. I assume once you're inside Loch M you can run like heck and get to Badlands from there. There is a pass into Badlands in the south-central edge of Loch M zone.)
5. Badlands (Will post on this when i make it in there. Once there as Horde you can get a flight path that connects between Undercity and Booty Bay this is a big one.)

6. The other flight path, to Swamp of Sorrows (SoS):

I know this is the only route to Badlands because I tried going another way, in from Stranglethorn and Duskwood from the south, into Redridge Mountains and Burning Steppes. The Steppes are a 50-plus zone don't go there unless you like graveyards. I spent over 5 gold in repair costs once I got out of there.

Duskwood has an Alliance town named Darkshire in the NW corner, blocking the roads to Deadwind Pass (DW) zone, which you need to get to Swamp of Sorrows (SoS) for the other flight path Horde has on the south end of this continent.

If you can slip up along the east edge of Duskwood, there's a tunnel into DW south of the road through Darkshire that goes to DW. Stay on the road in DW - it's a 50-plus zone.

Once in SoS, stay on the roads, which are patrolled by Horde guards. Once you hit the Horde outpost at Stonard (take the right fork), get the flight path there that connects to Booty Bay. This is also where you must go to get the Horde artisan alchemy quest.

Edited, Mon Feb 7 14:43:12 2005
Rating: +21 [-] [+]
By ec3591 on 05/01/2007 (Patch 2.0.12)
You must complete the quest 'Salt Flat Venom' and 'Hardened Shells' before you are eligible for this quest.
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By Anonymous on 01/24/2005 (Patch 1.2.0)
1350 XP at level 38 (at that level, the quest is green).
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By Anonymous on 03/30/2005 (Patch 1.3.2)
I found him at 42,53 as well
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By Anonymous on 10/05/2005 (Patch 1.7.1)
Loc 42,52
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By Anonymous on 10/05/2005 (Patch 1.7.1)
SGP == southgate post

for the hordies: loch modan is a teens level. if you haeve issues there you have issues everywhere. SGP is one of two getways between Loch Modan and IF

note: this assues valley of kings opens for you when you leave southgate and the entire area has nothing on your map
  • from the valley of hte kings go north to stone splitter valley
  • from stone splitter valley head east to grizzlepaw valley
  • once you are there head southeast, there is a small opening tobadlands. if you see only mountains keepp trying south.
  • upon entering badlands, maker's terrace is to your right. it is an elite area.stay leftish to avoid and go south
  • stay rightish to avoid the next group and continue south.. shortly you should have angor fotress open up
  • from angor fortess go southwest on the moutan line until you see a spike reminiscient of thousand needles
  • on the south side of the "needle" is martek
Rating: +8 [-] [+]
By Anonymous on 10/05/2006 (Patch 1.12.1)
Martek is at 42,52
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By Anonymous on 01/04/2005 (Patch 1.2.0)
As alliance you reach Badlands through Loch Modan. Reach Thelsamar, then follow the lake south. When you reach the south end of the lake, keep going south, and you will find a pass leading into the Badlands.

Martek was a pain for me to find. He is up against the east side of a mountain range in the middle of the map, south of where you enter the zone. It's scary finding him, as there are a number of mobs in the area that (at the time) were much bigger than I was.
Rating: +6 [-] [+]
By Anonymous on 10/05/2005 (Patch 1.7.1)
If you want to find MARTEK he is on the south end of the mountain to the direct south of Angor Fortress. He's an orc stationed with goblins. There are three large rib bones sticking out above the camp. It's easy to miss so make sure you travel the entire south side of the mountain.
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By Anonymous on 10/05/2006 (Patch 1.12.1)
For anyone not wanting to spend a lot&nbsp of&nbsp time exploring - one&nbsp can get into the Badlands by going south in Loch Modan through Grizzlepaw Ridge.&nbsp the entrance to the pass is about 46,79.
Rating: +3 [-] [+]
By Anonymous on 10/05/2005 (Patch 1.7.1)
martek is at 42,52 just south of Angor
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By Anonymous on 08/29/2006 (Patch 1.12.0)
Do this! for QUICK EASY WAY to BL

1. Go to Ratchet!
2. Get on Boat!
3. Go to Portal! (If you have done that quest, you should be in the Gnomeregan Train Depot)
4. Die!
5. Get res from the Graveyard!
6. All the monsters in Dun Morogh are Gnome and Dwarf beginnings!
7. Go to Martek at 42,52!

PS! Careful when you res not to Aggro the alliance guards! I barely survived the first time :P

PPS!
When choosing which way to go I went to the south gate outpost, simply b/c it was quicker, careful of dodging alliance! dont wanna die :) I survived and halved the time of the run :D HAVE FUN

Done by level 34 undead Warrior

EASY AND FAST

might cost you abit of silver!
Rating: +1 [-] [+]
By Anonymous on 10/05/2005 (Patch 1.7.1)
If you are Horde, be aware that there are some level 30 guards that walk through the pass between Wetlands and Loch Modan. If you're on a PVE server and hit these guys, you'll be flagged for PVP. Then when you come out the other side you risk getting ganked.
Rating: +1 [-] [+]
By Anonymous on 12/17/2006 (Patch 2.0.1)
Wonderful directions, I survived as a 33 hunter no problem. Just used Aspect of the Cheetah and ran like heck when I aggroed a lvl 40 lion. Don't forget to get Kargath's flight plan in the northwest corner!
Rating: +1 [-] [+]
By Anonymous on 04/05/2007 (Patch 2.0.12)
Anyone willing to show a picture of a map where he is located?
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By Anonymous on 04/06/2007 (Patch 2.0.12)
Get a Map add-on that gives you the coordinates
Rating: +1 [-] [+]
By Anonymous on 05/06/2007 (Patch 2.0.12)
I have the ore for the second quest... can't see where you pick up the first one :(
Rating: +1 [-] [+]
By Anonymous on 09/26/2006 (Patch 1.12.1)
This quest requires you to do all the grindquests from the Gnomes, i did Salt Flats Venom today and didn't get the quest and all that was left was Hardened Shells, after i did that the Martek quest became aviable.
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By Anonymous on 05/28/2005 (Patch 1.4.2)
as forestwolf posted, but with more info:
I kept it short as the idea of the game is that you play it not me for u :)
Also going via Booty Bay is harder, the areas you'll pass are lvl40+.

- Undercity
- Silverpine Forest
- Hillsbrad Foothills
-- Should be easy as its a lower level area. Try to get the Tarren Mill flight path, will save time for a next visit )
- Arathi Highlands
--- There are some Guards (elite) on horses on the road, if you see them move off the road and wait for them to pass.
- Wetlands
--- Go through the western tunnels (Dun Algaz) These tunnels have some PvP npc's, but the ones that walk through
--- the tunnels can be ignored, just wait for them to come out of the tunnels and walk in.
--- The ends are guarded by one PvP npc but if you just run, run, run you can stay pvp disabled and they will
--- return to their posts after a 50-100 yards.
--- Keep going if you attack them you are pvp enabled and you wont make it in the next area's.
---You will be dazed or something but it wears off and if you jump and move sideways they will eventually leave you alone.
- Loch Modan
--- Stay off the road, pref east and move due south, if you stay a bit near the road you will unfold your map nicely. Keep going south and watch out for Telsamar Guards.
--- Goto the far south end of the lake. You will see a arrow on the radar "Angor Fortress", head for that. The ground will turn into red soil. This is Badlands.
- Badlands
--- It will not be easy, mobs are 35-40. There is no road so you have to stay alert for the huge amount of wolves and tigers.
--- Martek is locted at the bototm side of the hills south of Angor Fortress.

Edited, Fri May 27 18:51:42 2005
Rating: +1 [-] [+]
By Anonymous on 02/07/2005 (Patch 1.2.0)
Well, here is my 2cp. First off be prepared for a tough journey. The mobs range from 35 to 35elite to 40 to 40 elite. Half of them are invisible to so you wont see them until your being attacted. I explored about 80% of Badlands b/c I couldn't find the guy so hopefully this will keep you from having the pains that I did. Location someone told me was 44,45 but I found him at 42,53. Not sure if the NPC moves around or not but good luck. By the way try not to die b/c if you do your in BFE and have a long ways to get back to your body and there is an invisible lvl40 mob by the grave so if try to rez most likely you will be attacted as soon as you rez as what happend to me.--Lethex, Doomhammer Night Elf Druid
Rating: +1 [-] [+]
By Anonymous on 05/26/2005 (Patch 1.4.2)
cant u just take a boat to booty bay and get to badlands from there?
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By Anonymous on 03/30/2005 (Patch 1.3.2)
made it easily through 4 tunnels as a level 36 rogue. stay stealthed and watch for wantdering alliance npc. I only saw 5 of them through the 3rd and 4th tunnels.
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By Anonymous on 01/01/2007 (Patch 2.0.1)
I did it today as lvl 40, haha, I was vey bored, so i did take my mount and i runed from Hammerfall and down to Badlands, but after the quest i did go in to Dun Morgh and messed with the lvl 1-5 gnomes and Dwarfs :D lol, i think i have a hobby problem :P
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By Anonymous on 07/17/2005 (Patch 1.6.0)
The Loch Modan tunnels are fine, a guildmate (lvl 37 priest) and I (lvl 34 priest) just ran through with Power Word: Shield activated and made it through easily.
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By Anonymous on 02/15/2005 (Patch 1.2.0)
What other Prereqs do u need for this quest? i did the salt flat venom but he isnt giving me the quest...
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By Anonymous on 03/13/2005 (Patch 1.2.0)
The turtle shell quest is ALSO a pre-req!
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By Anonymous on 08/10/2006 (Patch 1.12.0)
the camp is located at 42,53
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By Anonymous on 11/02/2005 (Patch 1.8.2)
1100 xp at lvl 41.
he is in valley of fangs
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By Anonymous on 08/29/2006 (Patch 1.12.0)
I completed "Salt Flat Venom" yesterday and expected to get "Martek the Exiled" as next quest, but Fizzle Brassbolts didn't have any more quests. Is it a bug or what?

Did this at level 33.
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By Anonymous on 10/05/2005 (Patch 1.7.1)
If you die near martek, no problem.

I died slightly west of martek (i was level 33 :) ), and the graveyard that you spawn at is right next to Kargath (which has the flight path.)
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By Anonymous on 04/18/2007 (Patch 2.0.12)
do you know a site that gives that? and possible directions for installing it? im not the smartest computer user.
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By kolg on 02/17/2019 (Patch 1.13)
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By Anonymous on 10/05/2005 (Patch 1.7.1)
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