Only One May Rise

This quest is part of the introduction to The Scepter of the Shifting Sands quest chain to open the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj.

Return the Head of the Broodlord Lashlayer to Baristolth of the Shifting Sands at Cenarion Hold in Silithus.

• Head of the Broodlord Lashlayer

There is no time to waste! A hero must be found! The task I give will require an army to complete but only one may rise from the throng of would be champions to take on the burden and responsibility of an ally of the Brood.

Within the lair of the Lord of Blackrock is a most cruel beast. The guards the Halls of Strife, blocking the way into Nefarian's inner sanctum. Slay the foul aberration and return his head to me. Do this and you may begin the next step of your journey.

Upon completion of this quest you will gain:

• 10000 XP and 500 reputation with the Brood of Nozdormu

It is the favor of the Brood of Nozdormu that you must earn.

Could you be the first to earn favor among the Bronze Flight in a thousand years?

As of the launch of The Burning Crusade, the Head is no longer a single-drop: every eligible player in the raid may loot one.