This is a strategy guide for the regular mode 10 and 25 man Festergut encounter in the Icecrown Citadel raid. General strategy, composition, and positioning information is given, with special attention to strategy for dealing with the spores.
Having earned Mirren Longbeard’s trust by fetching the frothy beverage he so desired, you are now able to help him by running some more errands. In “The Finest Down,” he’ll send you into the nearby Den of Haal’esh to collect feathers from the local kaliri population.
You’ve gathered all the necessary items, now it’s time for the ritual to commence. You’ll assist Anchorite Barada in a very difficult fight to save the life of Colonel Jules. This time, it’s not just the Colonel’s life at risk, but yours as well.
For all their grand boasts and storied reputation, the Longbeards sure don’t seem to have a problem asking others to do their dirty work. In “The Arakkoa Threat,” you’ll head into the nearby Den of Haal’esh to finish the job they were paid to do.
The younger of the Longbeards, Mirren, has a powerful thirst for a taste of ale. You’ll have to bring him a frosty mug of Nethergarde bitter and earn the trust of his friends at Honor Hold before he’ll trust you enough to give you missions. Get ready to go on a beer run.
Colonel Jules’ life hangs by a thread, and vengeance may be the only answer to what ails him. Assistant Klatu asks you to return to the site of his injury and take the fight to those responsible, the Shattered Hand Orcs, and the Fel Spirits which inhabit them.
Burning Legion forces are raining death down upon the horde outpost of Thrallmar. It’s in the best interest of the Alliance to ensure this stops, and Field Marshal Brock has decided you’re just the soldier for the job.
Assistant Klatu is desperate to retrieve his prayer beads so that they may be used in the upcoming exorcism of Colonel Jules. Your job is to find them, but first you’ll have to appease the playful puppy who has hidden them somewhere in Honor Hold.
Foreman Biggums of Honor Hold mine is concerned about the inability of local supply caravans to reach the keep due to the local Marauding Crust Burster population. He asks you to help thin them out a bit in this quest.
Arch Mage Xintor and Lieutenant Commander Thalvos are still wandering the ruins of the Expedition Armory even after their deaths. Honor Guard Wesilow thanks that removing them might free all the other soldiers there stuck in limbo. It’s up to you to test his theory.
