Barnes

Barnes is the spectral stage manager who announces the night's presentation during the Opera Event in Karazhan and its reprise. One of three boss presentations in both instances will appear, each based on famous stories or tales.

Barnes was apparently responsible for all the productions performed, and had financial backers supporting him.

One time, Barnes was confronted by the Knights of the Ebon Blade in order to gain the saddle of Midnight. While he was killed, he eventually returned like most of the spirits at Karazhan who perish.

About time the guild sent some new blood our way! Too bad you came all this way for nothing. We're not allowed to put on a show for our guests, can you believe it? Moroes has forbidden us from starting a new show, and my backers are going nuts! Something needs to be done about Moroes.

• Finally, everything is in place. Are you ready for your big stage debut?

• Don't worry, you'll be fine. You look like a natural!

• The stage door creaks open.
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Red Riding Hood — Starring the hungry Big Bad Wolf himself.

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Romulo and Julianne — A tale of forbidden love...

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Wizard of Oz — Starring Dorothee and her dog Tito, Tinhead, Strawman, the lion Roar, and the Crone that tries to stop them on their way home!

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Opera Hall: Wikket — Are villains born evil, or do they fall into wickedness due to the influence of others? Perhaps considering this quandary from the hozen point of view will offer enlightenment...

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Opera Hall: Westfall Story — Amidst the carnage of rival gangs battling for the turf of Westfall, two lovers from very different worlds fight for happiness. It is said that love is blind... but does it also need a translator?

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Opera Hall: Beautiful Beast — Cursed to take the form of a beastly monster, Brute must find true love before he loses his life to the dark magic that transformed him. Will he learn proper table manners in time to win the heart of the fair Bella?

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Splendid! Marvelous! An excellent performance!

• Barnes is voiced by Carlos Larkin.
• Barnes conducts the player through the Opera wing in the One Night in Karazhan adventure in Hearthstone. Defeating that wing awards him as a legendary card.
• His flavor text reads "He used to play every part, until Moroes confiscated his Orb of Deception."

He may be related to Johan Barnes.

• Karazhan NPCs