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Mathias and the Defias

Travel to Westfall and find Agent Kearnen for your debriefing.

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Not a moment too soon, <name>. SI:7 reconnaissance is reporting unusually heavy Defias activity in Westfall.

It would seem that the Defias have taken over an abandoned Alliance watch tower southeast of Sentinel Hill and are using it as a base of operations to smuggle in goods from the Redridge supply route.

Get to Westfall and contact Agent Kearnen for your debriefing. You will find her hidden near the tower.

...and <name>, should you be discovered, SI:7 will disavow all knowledge of your existence.

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Upon completion of this quest you will gain:
  • 390 experience ( 2 34 at max. level)

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By Anonymous on 09/29/2005 (Patch 1.7.1)
First talk to agent stealthed at 3rd tree north of the tower. She's on the west side of the big tree in front of the two little trees.&nbsp She will have the yellow "?" above her head.&nbsp She gives you a book with helpful hints, but I didn't use them.

Then pickpocket the Malformed Lev24 Defias guard for the key.&nbsp He patrols around the tower and is often alone, just wait for opportunity.

Enter tower in stealth mode.&nbsp
Up one level is a guard stationed in center of pathway.&nbsp Try to sneak passed her by walking up on the railing to the right (wait for patroling guard to be away).&nbsp

Even if you alert her, keep going to the right to next landing up.&nbsp She will follow but you can easily kill her without alerting patrol guard.&nbsp Stealth your way passed dual patrol on 3rd floor and make your way to top floor.&nbsp

Circle around to the right, chest is on floor near desk.&nbsp Sap the boss, the open chest - take book - make a hasty getaway.&nbsp You can jump to first floor and run out - hopefully no guards patrolling out front.

The poison is easy enough to cure.&nbsp As directected talk to Doc in cellar of Barracks.&nbsp

Simple wild flowers: Flower shop in Canal Dist.&nbsp
Leaded vial: Poison vendor in Barracks.
Bronze Tube: Engineering Vendor in Dwarf Dist.
Thread: floor of Finest Thread shop canal Dist.
Rating: +35 [-] [+]
By parivers on 01/11/2007 (Patch 2.0.3)
First talk to agent stealthed at 3rd tree north of the tower. She's on the west side of the big tree in front of the two little trees. She will have the yellow "?" above her head. She gives you a book with helpful hints, but I didn't use them.

Then pickpocket the Malformed Lev24 Defias guard for the key. He patrols around the tower and is often alone, just wait for opportunity.

Enter tower in stealth mode.
Up one level is a guard stationed in center of pathway. Try to sneak passed her by walking up on the railing to the right (wait for patroling guard to be away).

Even if you alert her, keep going to the right to next landing up. She will follow but you can easily kill her without alerting patrol guard. Stealth your way passed dual patrol on 3rd floor and make your way to top floor.

Circle around to the right, chest is on floor near desk. Sap the boss, the open chest - take book - make a hasty getaway. Or wait for the boss to walk away from the table. Open the box and then restealth. You can jump to first floor and run out - hopefully no guards patrolling out front, or stealth out again.

The poison is easy enough to cure. As directected talk to Doc in cellar of Barracks. Make sure you type "/lay" infront of him.

Simple wild flowers: Bernard Gump (Fragrent Flowers) - canel dist.
Leaded vial: Poison vendor in Barracks.
Bronze Tube: Engineering Vendor in Dwarf Dist.
Thread: floor of Finest Thread shop canal Dist.
Rating: +34 [-] [+]
By Anonymous on 01/17/2006 (Patch 1.9.2)
I figured I'd write a thorough quest description for alliance rogues .. so here goes!

1) Get the quest "Mathias and the Defias" from "Master Mathias Shaw" at SI:7 in Stormwind City (75,59)

2) Travel to Westfall. Head to the tower in the south east corner. Just north of the tower you'll find Agent Kearnen hidden (68,71). She will give you the quest "Klaven's Tower".

3) Next you'll need to grab the key from the "Malformed Defias Drone" roaming around the tower. As I didnt have distract at the time of doing this (was only lvl 20) I found the only way I could do it was to wait till he turns around down by the campfire near the water. You have a split second to pick pocket him. If you fail, just gouge him, run out of range and try again.

4) Next head to the top of tower. You can do this without aggroing any mobs if you just have a little patience. When you get to the top, sap "Klaven Mortwake", open chest (requires lockpicking - I had 100 in skill) and get out of there fast. After opening the chest you'll have a debuff on you called "Touch of Zanzil" which will be dealth with later on.

5) Head back to SI:7 and speak to "Master Mathias Shaw". He'll direct you to "Doc Mixilpixil" in the basement of SI:7.

6) When you've spoken to "Doc Mixilpixil" he'll send you on a quest called The "Touch of Zanzil" where you need to gather 4 components for a mixture.

7) Get a "Copper Tube" from "Billybub Cogspinner" (55,7) the engineering supplier.

8) Get "Spool of Light Chartreuse Silk Thread" from "The Finest Thread" (39,46). It's a ground spawn next to the counter.

9) Get "Simple Wildflowers" from "Fragrant Flowers" (64,60).

10) Get a leaded vial from "Shady Dealer" at SI:7.

11) You receive "Eau De Mixilpixil". Click it to remove the curse.

Remember, you'll start out with Instant Poison only, to get Crippling Poison learn it from one of the rogue trainers.

Enjoy your new skill :)

Fim
Gnome rogue on Ravencrest EU
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By Anonymous on 03/31/2006 (Patch 1.10.0)
i noticed that while stealthed that when i used Ambush on the tower patrols they died instantly.
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By Anonymous on 09/29/2005 (Patch 1.7.1)
I actually found her directly at 68,70.&nbsp She is stealthed so be careful.. She is next to a big tree with little trees in front.
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By Dargo on 05/17/2007 (Patch 2.0.12)
68,70 for they who have problems finding him
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By hauret on 03/18/2007 (Patch 2.0.10)
This quest is definately soloable at level 20.

First the malformed guy you need to pickpocket. You might have to try a few times if you are level 20 but I can confirm it is doable. Use sprint if he chases you.

Second the tower. Follow the guide above. If the guards are a bit tough, just commit suicide and resurrect at the top of the tower. Next sap the boss and quickly open the box and grab the contents.
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By Anonymous on 01/17/2006 (Patch 1.9.2)
68,70

100% correct
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By Anonymous on 07/18/2006 (Patch 1.11.2)
I'm a 20 rogue and Im going to change my name to" Foolishrogue" did this in reverse and paid the price...a lot of wasted time was the result. But this fool rogue( Thats me!) did nt do it it the proper order!I Instead of pick-pocketing the guy with the punk hairstyle first,&nbsp I went straight up to the top of the tower and followed the excellent intructions on how to get the journal. Got the journal GOT CURSED! And then went out to get the tower key... np right? WRONG! After getting the 7 day curse tried to pick the guys pocket ...he detected me every time...found out from a very helpful 60 rogue, that the curse affects armour when stealthed...also dont use buffs,&nbsp apparently these reduce stealth also while giving minimal pro that you dont need. So after numerous attempts to PP this NPC I gave up.. dropped the quest then started over, but had to have a friendly druid rid me of the curse, Another peice of advice though ...dont have someone rid you of the curse at anytime during the quest...it will pass when you finish the quest. If you do you will have to start over!

From your Idiot rogue Friend "Foolishrogue! {:>P
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By Anonymous on 02/06/2005 (Patch 1.2.0)
Sveral guard on the way up see through stealth. They are lvl 22 and should be killed.
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By Anonymous on 12/09/2004 (Patch 1.1.0)
Found the key on the Malformed Defias Drone. Pickpocket is your friend. )
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By synsinatik on 12/26/2007 (Patch 2.3.0)
The easiest way to pickpocket the malformed defias drone is to sap him first, then pick his lil pockets.
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By Anonymous on 09/29/2005 (Patch 1.7.1)
She founds at: 68,70
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By Anonymous on 12/11/2005 (Patch 1.8.4)
if you can only open the chest by lockpicking, then why do you need to get the key from that malformed guy?
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By Anonymous on 02/22/2006 (Patch 1.9.4)
I'm no where near max'd in stealth however, I did this at lvl 20.&nbsp I did have lockpicking to lvl 100 from the lockboxes in the lake at lakeshire.&nbsp Make sure when you pickpocket "Spike" you don't have the "touch" poison.&nbsp Every time I tried him while poisoned, I got caught.&nbsp Use anti-venom or have a priest or such remove it for you if you get poisoned.&nbsp I did the chest before the pickpocket - the chest is what poisons you.&nbsp Good luck.
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By Anonymous on 03/31/2006 (Patch 1.10.0)
This guy posted what you needed, but didnt post that you would spend 30 min locating the shops!

Simple wild flowers: Flower shop in Canal Dist.&nbsp 65, 59 SW

Leaded vial: Poison vendor in Barracks. 76, 59 SW

Bronze Tube: Engineering Vendor in Dwarf Dist. 55, 7 SW

Thread: floor of Finest Thread shop canal Dist. 39, 47 SW
But I must say, Engeneering guy in dwarf district doesnt always have the bronze tube, mnight be better to try auction house.
Rating: +3 [-] [+]
By Anonymous on 02/22/2007 (Patch 2.0.8)
I soloed this as soon as I reached lvl 20. Died only once.
Just as it says here, be very careful as you are pickpocketing the undead Defias with spikey hair, named Malformed Defias Drone. He is lvl 23 and hits pretty hard. I pickpocketed him as he stopped for a short while behind the tower near the camp fire. You only have a few seconds so watch his route first and position yourself early. He turns around quickly ans starts to walk so he will most probably notice you. However by that time, you should be able to open the pickpocket window and loot the key. Then I ran until he stopped chasing.
I got lucky with the tower since when I went in, a lvl 16 warlock was curious enough to enter the tower as well :-) I was in stealth mode so as the guards were chasing her, I was able to make my was to the top of the tower.
Once there, sap Mathias and pick the lock for the chest.
I got the touch of Zanzil, which increased the stealth detection for the NPC dramatically so all the guards started to pile on me. However I jumped down and sprinted away.
Posions are great to have at lvl 20 so do it as soon as you reach the level.
My lockpicking skills were 91 at the time and the chest looked orange. So I would assume any lockpicking skill below 80-85 would be risky. Make sure you work on your lockpicking before you enter the tower.
I did not seek the cure for touch of zanzil. I logged out and when I came back the next day, it had disappered.
I was also specced for Master of Deception (5/5), Improved Sap (2/2) and Malice (4/5).
Hope this helps.
Cheers
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By Anonymous on 03/31/2007 (Patch 2.0.10)
Hey, I got the quest back!&nbsp If you accidently abandon the quest (or have to because someone tried to help by healing you!) you CAN get it back.&nbsp But you have to get it back from the woman stealthed by the tree.&nbsp You need to get Klaven's Tower quest back (or whatever it's called)--not Mathias and the Defias.&nbsp So you dont even need to go far! She's right there near the tower!&nbsp Good luck!
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By gotim92 on 08/24/2007 (Patch 2.1.3)
now i play on my first char. (rogue ofc) and i didnt do the poison quest at lvl 20. (didnt take it) Is it possible to take it now? no NPC in SW got it :/ Does anybody know?

/70 rogue atm.
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By royale on 11/24/2007 (Patch 2.3.0)
The quest following this one is the one you need to complete for the Poisons ability. After completing Klaven's Tower (http://classicdb.ch/?quest=2359 ), you'll be able to craft poisons for your weapons.

You need to have learned and skilled up lockpicking to complete Klaven's Tower. The box you need to open for that quest requires a lockpicking skill of 70.
Last edited by royale on 11/24/2007 (Patch 2.3.0) – edited 2 times
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By Iminyourhouse13 on 12/23/2007 (Patch 2.3.0)
Agent Kearnan is at 68.5, 70.1 in Westfall on the Dust Plains.
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By Anonymous on 01/01/2005 (Patch 1.2.0)
Where do you find Agent Kearnen?
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By Generaldraxus on 02/04/2008 (Patch 2.3.3)
Just a note: The Malformed Defias guard, despite appearing undead, is a humanoid. He can be sapped!!! When he stops by the fire, walk to him from behind spamming sap. After you get him sapped, you have all the time in the world to Pick Pocket him.
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By willko307 on 02/21/2008 (Patch 2.3.3)
this can be done at lvl 20 without dying, just make sure your lockpicking is at least 75. if not you can pickpocket some of the guards and they sometimes drop locked boxes.
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By joker1159 on 03/23/2008 (Patch 2.3.3)
If there are any lvl 20 Rogues like me who are unlucky and cant pick pocket the dude u get the key from... when you read the journal it tells you that if you ambush him in the back it will make his lungs collapse and it will kill him. I think this is a whole lot easier then trying to pick pocket him then dieing before u can dash off. :)
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By Infernus on 04/02/2008 (Patch 2.4.1)
I just did this quest on my level 20 human rogue. After opening the box I applied "Anti-Venom" to cure the poison... went and killed some more folks, handed in a quest, then flew back to SW, handed in to Mathias, then went to see the Doc. He seems to have done his job, I completed the quest, went upstairs to the rogue trainer, he allowed me to learn Crippling Poison, I opened my spellbook, put the poisons icon on one of my bars... opened it... and I had the ability to create two poisons.

Crippling Poison
Instant Poison

This is post patch 2.4

I'm assuming this means that you are allowed to cure yourself in the tower, and hand-in the quests and will be allowed to learn all poisons. The Doc will cure you still... even if there is nothing to cure :)
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By t3d4ks on 06/27/2008 (Patch 2.4.2)
stoneform can also take away the zanril curse
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By Babel on 07/12/2008 (Patch 2.4.2)
This is insanely easy when compared to the Horde version where you are required to kill all the NPCs. I simply stealthed up to the malformed drone and picked his pocket. Unfortunately he was at the end of his route when I did it so he immediately turned around and attacked and killed me. That was my only death though. I was able to come back and stealth my way up to the top of the tower where I sapped the only guy up there, got the book from the chest, and quickly jumped to the ground and sprinted away. Piece of cake at level 20.
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By Anonymous on 08/09/2005 (Patch 1.6.1)
After you talk to Mathias in Stormwind, travel to westfall. You will then have to travel to the woods which is kind of east on the bridge to Duskwood. Then you would have to go stealth and Agent Kearnen will pop down from a tree stealthed. After that she will give you the quest requiring the key and the journal. Then you would go to the tower and wait for the one drone to come, and you will pickpocket it. If he attks you, just sprint and run away. After you got the key, you would have to go in the tower. When your inside, you need to go to the topest floor where you would see alot of brewing potions and a chest. You will need lockpicking for this. After you pick the chest you will get Touch of Zanzil and that will lead to the next quest. Enjoy!
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By Anonymous on 06/18/2006 (Patch 1.10.2)
Like oldbiker said, you need to think like a rogue.

I did this solo as a 20 Hum Rogue without fighting anything.

1) Raise your lockpicking skills at Athers Mill. I maxed mine at 100 to be sure.

2) Pickpocket the key from the spike-hair undead.

3) Get into the tower and stealth your way to the top. Stay away from the patrollers. If they're coming your way go the other way.

4) Sap the elite up there and pick the lock on the chest.

5) After getting the journel, jump down to the bottom of the tower and sprint out.

Piece 'o cake.
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By Anonymous on 01/28/2005 (Patch 1.2.0)
Suggestion: If you can't kill Mortwake, sap 'im, unlock the box. RUN. (Vanish is good if you have it too. ((Vanish THEN run!)))
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By Anonymous on 06/07/2005 (Patch 1.5.0)
The Drone can not see thru "Vanish" You have 10 seconds to slip behind him and Pickpocket him then Sprint out of there. You have to have that key to complete the quest BUT you do not need the key to open the Chest, just high enough skill, lvl 75 I believe.

You can stand behind the Chest beside the bookcase and open this chest time after time and get your Lockpicking skill advanced to 180 or as high as you Character level will allow to max. If you can not kill the NPC then bring someone who can if your concerned but stealthed from this spot will draw no argo.

Good Faq but needs some polish but thats only my opinion.

This was a fun quest for me and the very best way to advance lockpicking skill. Its a win, win Quest.
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By Anonymous on 06/02/2005 (Patch 1.4.2)
I'd say pickpocketting is the hardest part.
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By Anonymous on 06/13/2006 (Patch 1.10.2)
I pickpocketed that spiked guys about 100 times, killed him 3 times and didnt got the key.. lol? pretty frustrating :p
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By Anonymous on 09/23/2006 (Patch 1.12.0)
Does a Paladin's "Purify" ability get rid of the 7 day de-buff? I figure it will, but I'd just like to be safe and make sure )
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By Anonymous on 03/06/2007 (Patch 2.0.10)
yah, uhhm.. after i got to mathias.. he's not giving me any quest..
how come? plz help..
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By Anonymous on 07/28/2005 (Patch 1.6.0)
I dinged level 20 and started out on this quest. I tried to pick pocket him 3 times, and all 3 times he RESISTED! So I thought, maybe I can kill him. With 2 Paladins (18 and 19) and myself we died very fast. So I tried one last time to pick pocket him. IT WORKED! So if you are level 20 and wish to finish this quest right away, I suggest you keep trying, and to bring a Paladin or Priest to keep rezzing ya! If you wait till level 21 to pick pocket, it should be a cake walk. I hope this helps!
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By Anonymous on 04/22/2006 (Patch 1.10.1)
Pickpocket: Target is the Malformed Defias guy (lvl23). He is the only one solo. I stealthed behind him and picked as soon as I was in range. Had the key without a fight. Note: I am a lvl 20 NE rogue with 1 rank in MoD.

Stealthing through the tower: Tried. Failed. Got killed at the bottom. If/when this happens to you, rez at the top of the tower and avoid the rest of the mobs.

Picking the chest: I tried to do this from far away and he saw me and killed me.

Killing Mortwake: Tried several times with no luck.
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By Anonymous on 08/31/2005 (Patch 1.6.1)
I was in IF attempting to buy the linen to raise my First Aid to get rid of that horrible poison, when I had an idea.

/say Can anyone cast cure poison on me?

Gone, 2 seconds later. Druids get cure poison at lvl 14, so you might be able to just get one to do it at Sentinel Hill.

Repeat, [Orange]HAVE A DRUID CAST CURE POISON ON YOU AFTER THIS QUEST![/Orange]

Edited, Wed Aug 31 01:23:19 2005
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By Anonymous on 04/14/2006 (Patch 1.10.1)
I have a pic of Agent Kearnen's location.

http://i2.tinypic.com/vg0aco.jpg