We’ve adventured and explored the Zaralek Cavern, uncovering some of the secrets of Neltharion probably best left forgotten. That’s only the tip of the iceberg though as most of his darkest creations can be found right here inside of his laboratory. We're going into Aberrus the Shadowed Crucible.
Aberrus the Shadowed CrucibleMillennia ago, Neltharion established Aberrus as a secret laboratory where he conducted world-altering experiments, like the creation of the Dracthyr. Recently rediscovered, Aberrus is now under attack from all sides as forces seeking to claim the Earth-Warder’s legacy search for any power that remains. The Djaradin are looking for their Elder, while Scalecommander Sarkareth of the Sunderd Flame hears the whispers and wants to claim his legacy. A goal shared by Wrathion and Sabellian, both eager to claim the title of leader of the Black Dragonflight, but what does it mean to follow in their father's footsteps? Is Ebonhorn right or is there more to it?
Kazzara, the HellforgedKazzra's appearance might remind you a lot of Deathwing with the plates holding their body together.
Although Neltharion would not use them himself until much later, he experimented with elementium plating in the early days of Aberrus. The end result of elementium and shadowflame was Kazzara, who was deemed far too unstable for release. Driven mad by the excruciating pain of her elementium plates, she now serves as the guardian of the Shadowed Crucible.Interestingly enough, Deathwing did not start with elementium plates to hold himself together. He used adamantium steel, forged by Goblins and placed upon his body by the enslaved Drogbar. The upgrade to elementium wouldn’t happen until millennia later at the start of the
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