Step into the Arena

My wife and I made a 2v2 arena team yesterday, and tried our hands at some fast and furious PvP.  We called our team Skulls and Rockets ('cause we each have rocket mounts).

We did pretty bad.  A shadow priest and a warlock for their first time in a bunch of the maps.  We were able to squeeze out a win against one of the teams, though, so we're figuring they must have been *really* bad.  We got more than our required 10 matches for the week, so we'll have some kind of rating come Tuesday morning, and find out if it's worth investing some time in.  We both got the Step into the Arena achievement.

Kind of cool to see yet another new corner of the game for us.  There's still a few surprises out there!  I think we can do a little better with some practice and a bit more PvP gear.

Skuls & Rockets

Last night, Skulfrak finally got his X-51 Touring Rocket mount - the two-seater reward from the recruit-a-friend program.  My wife's shadow priest, Skullfraxen, has the extremely rare X-51 Nether Rocket already, so we make quite the pair showing off in Dalaran.  I wish I could have this on all my toons istaed of just one, but Skul is my main man, so he deserved it most.

A bunch of toons

For Tuesday's maintenance downtime, here's a list of all my toons and what they're doing.

Steamwheedle Cartel US
Skulfrak - level 80 undead warlock
Currently working through Sons of Hodir and Kalu'ak reputation grinds. This is my best geared toon.  My main man. Tailor/enchanter


Carrara - level 80 blood elf paladin
Currently sitting in Dalaran. Jewelcrafter/miner


Rickenbacker - level 80 troll death knight
Currently sitting in Dalaran.


Portobello - level 71 troll shaman
Currently leveling in Dragonblight. Inscription/Herbs.


Skulfrost - level 20 priest
Currently leveling in the Barrens. Mining.


Fairchild - level 72 human warlock
Currently sitting in Dalaran. Tailor/enchanter.


Tempus - level 62 night elf warrior
Currently parked in Shattrath. Alchemy/herbs.


Archimonde US
Julep - level 80 orc warlock
Starting Sons of Hodir rep. This toon used to be a male gnome warlock on Proudmoore. My buddy there quit playing for good, so I moved it to Runetotem to play with a guild made of podcast listeners.  I didn't do much there, so I moved to Archimonde and got a faction/race change so I could play with my son, who moved his toons here. It's a PvP server, which I'm not real confident about. Mining/jewelcrafting.


I'm going to be starting a new goblin warlock when Cataclysm arrives. Not sure yet if I'll make him on SWC or start fresh on a new server.  Open to suggestions if anyone else will be re-rolling.

Skulfrost Log 7 - Enough of this running crap

I have achieved the 20th circle of combat as a new shadow priest, and gained a bunch of new spells, including Mind Flay.

I also picked up the very cool raptor mount, so I can get around the Barrens quicker.  Northern Barrens is about cleaned up, and I'm heading south.  I ran into some trouble at Northwatch Hold, but I plan on returning soon and putting those Alliance dogs down.  I've been asked to go over near Undercity, but it seems kind of gross, so I've not gone yet.  I'm starting to get my nerve up to ask for a portal to Dalaran.  I'd really like to see that city - it sounds very clean.

Skulfrost Log 6 - Ragefire Chasm

We went deep below Orgrimmar into Ragefire Chasm last night.  Now, I'm only a new little priest, but my friend is very advanced, and I hardly raised a hand.  She obliterated everything in sight, and just picked stuff up.  I didn't get much in the way of new gear, but my quests are done, and I'm moving on.

I got my first glyph, and am getting a few more new shadow talents.  This morning I reached the 16th circle of combat.  I worked in the northern Barrens, tangling with some more Quillboars and the Venture Company.  I've been asked to go to the Stonetalon Mountains, so I'll head over that way soon.

I learned a better healing spell, and my mana usage is improving.

Skulfrost Log 5

Ping and I left Orgrimmar and made our way to the Barrens.  We covered a lot of ground, and ended up at the Crossroads.  There was a lot of work for us there, and I soon reached the 14th circle of combat.  My priest spells are getting more powerful and I'm stretching my mana out a bit more.  I've learned Spirit Tap and I can cast fear on up to 2 enemies.  The first things I tried it on were immune - Burning Blade Orcs. Not fair.

I'm looking forward to picking up a nice little raptor mount I've had my eye on, as the Barrens is huge.

I'm ready to delve into Ragefire Chasm in Orgrimmar.  A nice high level priest has offered to run me through if she gets to feeling better, so I'm looking forward to that.

Skulfrost Log 4

I departed Razor Hill this morning, and took care of some Quillboar infestations nearby.  After that, I was asked to swim out to some Alliance shipwrecks and collect a few gnomish toolboxes.  My mentor sent me some of his old shoulder armor to use - an heirloom item, he called it.  I think some of his past battles must still reside in them, because I can feel some of his power while I wear them.  

I figured I should at least make an attempt at collecting the mucas and eyeballs for the folks over in Sen'jin Village since I was in the area, as gross as it may be.

While getting my nerve up, I made a new friend.  A little Pandaren Brewmaster named Ping was wandering Durotar in search of fortune and glory.  I had always thought Pandarens were a myth, but evidently, they're quite real.  He offered me some ale, and I soon found the fortitude to finish my task.  A few hours later, I showed up at Sen'jin Village, half naked, and ranting about snot and eyeballs.  Ping serves some wicked beverages.

After a bit of rest, we made our way back over to the Echo Isles, and I took care of the voodoo trolls that were giving me trouble yesterday.  Disgusting creatures.

We said farewell to Sen'jin and finally made our way toward Orgrimmar.  We delivered some Alliance attack plans we recovered to Thrall himself, and I made the 10th circle of combat, and was taught Mind Blast by the new priest trainer I met there.  I also learned my first talent in the shadow arts!

Ping was very popular in Orgrimmar.  He showed off quite a bit and served some more brew.  I like him.

Skulfrost Log 3

I only spent a short bit of time in Durotar this evening.  The folks in Razor Hill sent me over to negotiate with some humans who built a small keep up the road.  What were they thinking, trying to build a settlement in the shadow of Orgrimmar?  They're gone now.  They were terrible housekeepers.  The place was falling apart around them. Filthy.  The entire place should be burned.

I reached the 8th circle of combat, and was taught a Renew spell, which heals over time.  Maybe tomorrow I'll get some shadow abilities.

Skulfrost Log 2

Lunch time in Durotar.

I left Razor Hill and went over to Sen'jin Village.  My people there gave me some jobs, and I swam over to the Echo Isles.  I killed a few tigers for pelts, and took a peek at some trolls that were way too tough for me.  I started swimming back, and looked at the list of materials I was asked to collect.

Mucus and eyeballs.  Seriously, why do you guys want to keep this crap?  This is why we trolls don't have our own capital city.  Nobody wants to visit people who collect mucus and eyeballs.  I didn't feel like getting all slimy, so I went and found some centaurs that were causing trouble.

I still has having a lot of trouble with mana.  I'd have to stop and drink milk in between every fight, and I had to run if I attracted more that one at a time.  I went through a lot of milk.  I had to pee every few minutes,

BUT - When I reached the 7th circle of combat, things changed.  Now I have a WAND.  Free fireballs!

I burned all the centaur plans, and hearthed back to Razor Hill.  Maybe later, I'll venture up to Orgrimmar and see the big city for myself.

Skulfrost

So, here he is, the latest addition - Skulfrost

A brand new baby troll shadow priest on Steamwheedle Cartel US.

I deleted an old toon to free up a space and added him to my stable to horde toons on SWC.  Right off the bat, he got a full set of bags, some gear for his next few levels, and a pile of gold.  I need to do Wintergrasp one more time with my warlock, and I can get the heirloom shoulders for him, which will get him a 10% experience boost, and they can also be handed down to my goblin warlock when he arrives next year.
Here is his story:

I left the den and headed into the valley of trials.  The elders gave me some chores, like collecting apples and cleaning some vermin out of a cave.  I used my ability to smite a lot, and was always running out of mana. After a short while, my trainer taught me Shadow Word: Pain, which was a little better.  I had to crack a few skulls with my little mace, which I found very distasteful.  I don't like getting my hands dirty.

I passed my trials, and was sent on my way to Razor Hill.  I met my new trainer, and was taught Power Word: Shield, which I like, as I'm not very fond of being touched.  I like my personal space, and I think keeping a respectful distance is a good thing.  I also received a package from my mentor, containing some bags and supplies I'll be needing to get my career started.

Later today, I'll head over to Sen'jin Village and see what work I can find.  I'm anxious to learn a few new spells, and start learning some of the shadow arts of the priesthood.  Durotar is proving to be a dusty, dirty place, though, and I'll be happy to move some place cleaner in the future.