Dragonflight has arrived, inviting us to uncover its many hidden treasures strewn across the Dragon Isles. One such treasure is Fealty‘s Reward, secreted away in the depths of Zaralek Cavern. But who was Fealty and what rewards await within his chest? In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll share insider tips to help you unlock Fealty‘s gifts for yourself.
Delving into Fealty‘s History
To appreciate this treasure, we should first understand who Fealty was in the World of Warcraft.
Fealty served as an advisor and confidant to Neltharion, the noble proto-drake who would later become corrupted as Deathwing. Neltharion was chosen by the Titans as the caretaker for Azeroth‘s continents and depth. He was given power over the earth and resided in Highmountain‘s caverns with his black dragonflight.
As Highmountain‘s patron aspect, Neltharion trained in secret arts to weave and shape stone itself into towering citadels and binding spells. During these studies, he befriended his fellow black dragon, Fealty. They spent decades together mastering the order‘s shadowy skills of artifice and sorcery.
Fealty proved himself to be Neltharion‘s most loyal ally. He kept his lord‘s deepest secrets and offered sage tactical advice in times of war. Fealty‘s wisdom and fidelity left a deep impression on Neltharion, even after the dark transformation into Deathwing caused him to lose trust in others.
Sadly, Fealty ultimately perished during Deathwing‘s violent rampages. But the former Aspect of Earth still recalled his faithful champion. Before descending fully into madness, Neltharion likely left rewards in Fealty‘s honor: acknowledgement of devotion repaid.
These gifts now remain hidden in Zaralek Cavern, awaiting a worthy adventurer to receive them in Fealty‘s stead. To claim them yourself, you must brave the cavern‘s dangers and follow these steps…
Navigating the Dark Depths of Zaralek Cavern
Zaralek Cavern is an ominous cave system located in eastern Waking Shores, accessible at level 70 and beyond. The entrance can be found at Brimstone Garrison‘s coordinates of 43.60, 23.00.
I recommend bringing a well-geared tank or pet to handle the cavern‘s formidable enemies, like Zaralek Dragoncallers and Magma Giant elites. Stock up on health and mana recovery items too – Zaralek foes hit hard if you‘re underprepared!
Here are some tips for traversing Zaralek Cavern:
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Use a ground mount for speed and maneuverability through the tight tunnels
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Enable secondary skills like Detect Magic to pinpoint Fealty‘s chest
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Rogues and druids can stealth to avoid unnecessary fights
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Invisibility potions let any class bypass enemies
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Flares/lanterns help illuminate the darkness
After entering Zaralek Cavern, make your way northwest through the tunnels until you reach the open chamber of Aberrus Approach at coordinates 48.43, 10.93.
Kneel Before the Statue and Open Fealty‘s Chest
Here in Aberrus Approach, you‘ll spot Fealty‘s Reward chest tucked against the north wall. But it is sealed by magic and won‘t open just yet.
Near the chest stands a stone statue of a dragon. To unlock Fealty‘s gifts, you must first kneel before this effigy by using the /kneel emote. Show respect to Fealty‘s legacy and the blessing shall be granted.
Once knelt, the treasure chest will finally unlock. Open it up to claim two rewards from this loyal champion of Neltharion:
- Drakefroged Magma Charm – Trinket
- Whelpling‘s Shadowflame Crest Fragment – Crafting Reagent
Let‘s examine these treasures further.
Drakefroged Magma Charm Trinket
The Drakefroged Magma Charm is an epic ilvl 100 trinket with the following stats and effects:
+40 Agility
+80 Stamina
Chance on hitting a target to gain 260 Agility for 10 sec
This trinket is a superb find, offering substantial offensive and defensive boosts. The proc effect gives your damage potential a nice spike during key moments of battle too.
Compared to other available Dragonflight trinkets, here is how the Drakefroged Magma Charm stacks up:
| Trinket | Item Level | Strength/Agility | Stamina | Effects |
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| Drakefroged Magma Charm | 100 | 40 | 80 | Strength/Agility proc |
| Tempered Branded Leystone | 100 | 23 | 60 | Damage shield on-use |
| Viper Eye Talisman | 110 | 30 | 60 | Nature damage on-use |
The Drakefroged Magma Charm‘s well-rounded stats make it highly competitive with trinkets from early Dragonflight dungeons and questing. For many DPS and tanks, it will likely remain equipped until higher item level alternatives are acquired.
Gem Recipe from the Whelpling Fragment
The Crest Fragment begins a questline that ultimately rewards an epic gem recipe – the Design: Defiant Ruby. This recipe enables a crafter to cut powerful Strength/Agility gems needed for socketed gear.
The fragment itself can also be used to upgrade a Shadowruby Band ring by +3 item levels. Then the empowered band is returned to advance the questline.
After some story chapters across the isles, the Defiant Ruby recipe is finally obtained. This gem can then be repeatedly upgraded using Primal Aegis currency from weekly quests.
So the unassuming fragment offers long-term potential through the ever-improving Defiant Ruby gems.
Upgrading Gear with Primalist
Speaking of gear upgrades, Fealty‘s treasures integrate nicely with Dragonflight‘s new Primalist progression system.
As we complete quests, dungeons, and other content, Primalist XP is earned to fill a upgrade bar for certain armor pieces. Once the bar is full, that gear can be improved 5 item levels by visiting a Primalist artisan and spending some resources. This process repeats to incrementally boost your equipped ilvl.
Different playstyles will upgrade different gear first depending on their needs:
- Tanks may prioritize weapon, chest, legs for defense
- Healers can focus on helmet, shoulders, cloak for mana
- DPS will want weapon, rings, trinkets for damage
With the Drakefroged Magma Charm trinket and Defiant Ruby gems, DPS and tanks can give their Primalist progression a helpful boost. Fealty‘s gifts lend strength to heroes defending the Dragon Isles against looming threats.
My Life Uncovering Hidden WoW Treasures
In my past adventures across Azeroth, uncovering hidden treasures became an exciting hobby. Long journeys to uncover rumored fortune yielded their share of missteps and dead ends, but also epic rewards and fond memories.
I‘ll never forget the first time I stumbled upon Kosumoth the Hungering and his ominous mount. My palms were sweaty after finally assembling the long-hidden artifact used to summon him. This is the thrill of exploration – wonders await those who venture into the unknown!
So when I learned of secreted relics in Dragonflight tied to Deathwing‘s past, I set off without hesitation. Though challenges awaited in Zaralek Cavern, the journey itself was rewarding. I hope my guide can help fellow adventurers experience the same delight of discovery.
Configure Your Settings to Spot Hidden Things
A quick tip for hunting treasures: configure your game settings to better spot hidden objects. Under System > Graphics, try enabling these:
- Particle Density – High
- Shadow Quality – High
- Environment Detail – High
- Ground Clutter – High
The extra visual fidelity makes objects like chests stand out better. I also recommend turning off nameplates for other players so they don‘t obstruct your view.
With the graphics dialed up, you‘ll have an easier time spotting Fealty‘s Reward blending into Zaralek Cavern‘s shadows.
Closing Thoughts on Fealty‘s Legacy
The tale of Fealty and Neltharion is a reminder that even through madness and destruction, glimmers of loyalty and wisdom may persist. Fealty devoted himself wholly to his patron, his counsel protecting Neltharion‘s noble spirit against the darkness raging within.
Sadly, this dedication was not enough – Deathwing would obliterate much of Azeroth in his rage. But traces of their bond remain, like glints of ore in a shattered seam.
We honor Fealty‘s devotion by braving the cavern depths to claim his gift. In securing such knowledge, perhaps we too can stand steadfast against the impending cosmic forces that seek to unmake our world.
So sharpen your pickaxe and light your way. Hidden treasures await beneath the Dragon Isles!
