The summer fires are burning again as the people of Azeroth and Outlands celebrate the warm and life of the sun, the Twilight Cult plots the total destruction of Azeroth and the Ice Lord Ahune stirs in the Slave Pens intent on ending summer for ever in eternal winter. The cataclysmic shattering of Azeroth and the continuing assault of the Twilight Cult, Deathwing and the Old Gods to bring about total cataclysmic destruction has changed the summer festival only slightly.
- Ice Lord Ahune is now a level 87 elite available to 84+ (queued through either the dungeon finder or an Earthern Ring Elder) with an appropriate increase in the loot drops. This year (2011) the companion pet Ice Chip is a possible drop in the Satchel of Chilled Goods.
- The location of some of the fires has changed with some new ones added and others removed following the dramatic changes to the landscape and changes of factional dominance in different areas. (See below for locations of the bonfires.)
- There are a number of fires that are not necessary for the achievements but can still award experience, reputation, gold, and burning blossoms. As in previous years there are both alliance and horde fires outside major factional settlements in Northrend. In addition there are new fires outside factional cities in the new Azeroth as well as fires in Earthern Ring centres in the new 85+ areas of Mount Hyjal, Vash’jir and Deepholm and factional ones in Uldum and the Twilight Highlands.
- With the exception of Orgrimmar and Darnassus, the fires of the major factional cities (needed for King of the Fire Festival) have not changed (see guide). The Darnassus fire is now inside Darnassus in the courtyard east of the Warrior’s Terrace while the Orgrimmar Fire is now on the roof on the northern edge of the Valley of Wisdom next to the Western Earthshrine (with the 80+ portals).
See below for the position of both Alliance and Horde fires necessary for the achievements The Fires of Azeroth and Desecration of the Alliance/Horde.
For a fuller guide of the activities and rewards of the Summer Festival see The Flames of Midsummer. Whether you are chasing achievements, titles, gold, experience or the elite loot from the Ahune encounters remember to enjoy the journey and make friends not enemies along the way.
Eastern Kingdom
Alliance:
Elywyn Forest just north of Goldshire (on the road to Northshire
Westfall – the fire has moved from Sentinel Hill to just north of Moonbrook, near the flight path.
Northern Stranglevale – just north of Fort Livingstone
Cape of Stanglevale – north of the entrance onto the Wildshore (northeast of Booty Baby)
Blasted Lands – Nethergaarde Supply Camps, south of Nethergaarde Keep
Swamp of Sorrows – at west entrance to Bogpaddle in the north
Duskwood – on the road south out of Darkshire
Redridge Mountains – south across the lake from Lakeshire (near the cemetery)
Burning Steppes – just south of the entrance to Morgan’s Vigil
Badlands – at west entrance of Dragon’s Mouth (not needed for achievement)
Loch Modan – on the road north of Thelsamar
Dun Morogh – on the road north of Kharanos
Wetlands – on the road past the bridge, southeast of Menethil Harbor
Arathi Highlands – northeast of Refuge Pointe
The Hinterlands – east of Aerie’s Peak
Western Plaguelands – Chilliwind Camp
Horde:
Northern Stranglevale – just east of Grom’gol Base Camp
Cape of Stanglevale – south of the entrance onto the Wildshore (northeast of Booty Baby)
Swamp of Sorrows – southeast of Bogpaddle in the north (no longer north of Stonard)
Burning Steppes – south of Flamecrest on the northern limit of the Ruins of Thaurissan
Badlands – on a terrace northeast of new Kargath
Arathi Highlands – south of Hammerfall
The Hinterlands – north of Revantusk Village (on the eastcoast)
Western Plaguelands – east of Bulwark (not needed for achievement)
Tirisfal Glades – at the west entrance to Brill
Silverpine Forest – west of the entrance to The Sepulcher
The Hillsbrad Foothills – just south-west of Tarren Mill
The Ghostlands – on the road north of Tranquillien
Eversong Woods – on the road south of the Ruins of Silvermoon
Kalimdor
Alliance:
Winterspring – northeast of Evertook
Teldrassil – just south of the inn at Dolanaar
Azuremyst Island – on the road east of Azure Watch (and west of the Exodar)
Bloodmyst Island – on the road south of the Blood Watch
Darkshore – just south of Lor’danel
Ashenvale – (moved from outside Astranaar to) Forest Song in the northeast
Desolace – just west of the entrance into Nigel’s Point in northern Desolace
Southern Barrens – on the road south (around a bend) from Fort Triumph
Dustwallow Marsh – on the road southwest of Theramore Isle and west of Sentry Point
Tanaris – just outside the wall of Gadgetzhan (on the eastern or desert side)
Silithus – on the road east out of the Cenarion Stronghold
Feralas – on the north side of the Feathermoon Stronghold (on the Forgotten Coast, west Feralas)
Horde:
Winterspring – northwest of Evertook
Durotor – on the road south of Razor Hill
Ashenvale – just west of Silverwind Refuge south of Thunder Peak in southern Ashenvale (which has been captured from the Night Elves by the Horde).
Northern Barrens – on the road north of The Crossroads
Stonetalon Mountains – on the canyon road east out of Sun Rock Retreat
Mulgore – on the road east of Bloodhoof Village
Southern Barrens – just outside the northern wall of Desolation Hold, in the mid-west of the Southern Barrens
Dustwallow Marsh – on the west side of Brackenwall Village in northwest Dustwallow Marsh
Tanaris – just outside the wall of Gadgetzhan (on the west or coastal side)
Silithus – on the road south out of the Cenarion Stronghold
Feralas – on the road west of Camp Mojache
Desolace – on the beach of Sar’theris Strand, just south of Shadowprey Village
Outlands
Alliance:
Hellfire Penisula – on the road east out of Honor Hold, halfway between the Hold and Legion’s Front
Netherstorm – outside the western side of the wall of Area 52 (southwestern Netherstorm)
Blades Edge Mountain – on the road east out of Sylvanaar just before the bridge over the Bloodmaul Ravine
Zangarmarsh – just southeast of Telredor (and southwest of the lift) in eastern Zangarmarsh
Nagrand – on the road northwest out of Telaar in southern Nagrand
Terokkar Forest – just west of the Allerian Stronghold (northeast of the Bone Wastes)
Shadowmoon Valley – on the road northeast out of Wildhammer Stronghold in southern Shadowmoon
Horde:
Hellfire Penisula – on the road south-east out of Thrallmar
Netherstorm – outside the southern side of the wall of Area 52 (southwestern Netherstorm)
Blades Edge Mountain – the road south out of Thunderlord Stronghold (south of the Circle of Blood)
Zangarmarsh – on the road east of Zabra’jin (and north of Quagg Ridge)
Nagrand – on the road west out of Garadar in northern Nagrand
Terokkar Forest – the road east out of Stonebreaker Hold (central Terokkar Forest)
Shadowmoon Valley – the road east out of Shadowmoon Village in northwestern Shadowmoon
Kharin
Where are the Fires
The summer fires are burning again as the people of Azeroth and Outlands celebrate the warm and life of the sun, the Twilight Cult plots the total destruction of Azeroth and the Ice Lord Ahune stirs in the Slave Pens intent on ending summer for ever in eternal winter. The cataclysmic shattering of Azeroth and the continuing assault of the Twilight Cult and the Old Gods to bring about total cataclysmic destruction has changed the summer festival only slightly.
- Ice Lord Ahune is now a level 87 elite available to 84+ (queued through either the dungeon finder or an Earthern Ring Elder) with an appropriate increase in the loot drops. This year (2011) the companion pet Ice Chip is a possible drop in the Satchel of Chilled Goods.
- The location of some of the fires has changed with some new ones added and others removed following the dramatic changes to the landscape and changes of factional dominance in different areas. (See below for locations of the bonfires.)
- There are a number of fires that are not necessary for the achievements but can still award experience, reputation, gold, and burning blossoms. As in previous years there are both alliance and horde fires outside major factional settlements in Northrend. In addition there are new fires outside factional cities in the new Azeroth as well as fires in Earthern Ring centres in the new 85+ areas of Mount Hyjal, Vash’jir and Deepholm and factional ones in Uldum and the Twilight Highlands.
- With the exception of Orgrimmar and Darnassus, the fires of the major factional cities (needed for King of the Fire Festival) have not changed (see guide). The Darnassus fire is now inside Darnassus in the courtyard east of the Warrior’s Terrace while the Orgrimmar Fire is now on the roof on the northern edge of the Valley of Wisdom next to the Western Earthshrine (with the 80+ portals).
See below for the position of both Alliance and Horde fires necessary for the achievements The Fires of Azeroth and Desecration of the Alliance/Horde.
For a fuller guide of the activities and rewards of the Summer Festival see The Flames of Midsummer. Whether you are chasing achievements, titles, gold, experience or the elite loot from the Ahune encounters remember to enjoy the journey and make friends along the way.
Eastern Kingdom
Alliance:
Elywyn Forest just north of Goldshire (on the road to Northshire
Westfall – the fire has moved from Sentinel Hill to just north of Moonbrook, near the flight path.
Northern Stranglevale – just north of Fort Livingstone
Cape of Stanglevale – north of the entrance onto the Wildshore (northeast of Booty Baby)
Blasted Lands – Nethergaarde Supply Camps, south of Nethergaarde Keep
Swamp of Sorrows – at west entrance to Bogpaddle in the north
Duskwood – on the road south out of Darkshire
Redridge Mountains – south across the lake from Lakeshire (near the cemetery)
Burning Steppes – just south of the entrance to Morgan’s Vigil
Badlands – at west entrance of Dragon’s Mouth (not needed for achievement)
Loch Modan – on the road north of Thelsamar
Dun Morogh – on the road north of Kharanos
Wetlands – on the road past the bridge, southeast of Menethil Harbor
Arathi Highlands – northeast of Refuge Pointe
The Hinterlands – east of Aerie’s Peak
Western Plaguelands – Chilliwind Camp
Horde:
Northern Stranglevale – just east of Grom’gol Base Camp
Cape of Stanglevale – south of the entrance onto the Wildshore (northeast of Booty Baby)
Swamp of Sorrows – southeast of Bogpaddle in the north (no longer north of Stonard)
Burning Steppes – south of Flamecrest on the northern limit of the Ruins of Thaurissan
Badlands – on a terrace northeast of new Kargath
Arathi Highlands – south of Hammerfall
The Hinterlands – north of Revantusk Village (on the eastcoast)
Western Plaguelands – east of Bulwark (not needed for achievement)
Tirisfal Glades – at the west entrance to Brill
Silverpine Forest – west of the entrance to The Sepulcher
The Hillsbrad Foothills – just south-west of Tarren Mill
The Ghostlands – on the road north of Tranquillien
Eversong Woods – on the road south of the Ruins of Silvermoon
Kalimdor
Alliance:
Winterspring – northeast of Evertook
Teldrassil – just south of the inn at Dolanaar
Azuremyst Island – on the road east of Azure Watch (and west of the Exodar)
Bloodmyst Island – on the road south of the Blood Watch
Darkshore – just south of Lor’danel
Ashenvale – (moved from outside Astranaar to) Forest Song in the northeast
Desolace – just west of the entrance into Nigel’s Point in northern Desolace
Southern Barrens – on the road south (around a bend) from Fort Triumph
Dustwallow Marsh – on the road southwest of Theramore Isle and west of Sentry Point
Tanaris – just outside the wall of Gadgetzhan (on the eastern or desert side)
Silithus – on the road east out of the Cenarion Stronghold
Feralas – on the north side of the Feathermoon Stronghold (on the Forgotten Coast, west Feralas)
Horde:
Winterspring – northwest of Evertook
Durotor – on the road south of Razor Hill
Ashenvale – just west of Silverwind Refuge south of Thunder Peak in southern Ashenvale (which has been captured from the Night Elves by the Horde).
Northern Barrens – on the road north of The Crossroads
Stonetalon Mountains – on the canyon road east out of Sun Rock Retreat
Mulgore – on the road east of Bloodhoof Village
Southern Barrens – just outside the northern wall of Desolation Hold, in the mid-west of the Southern Barrens
Dustwallow Marsh – on the west side of Brackenwall Village in northwest Dustwallow Marsh
Tanaris – just outside the wall of Gadgetzhan (on the west or coastal side)
Silithus – on the road south out of the Cenarion Stronghold
Feralas – on the road west of Camp Mojache
Desolace – on the beach of Sar’theris Strand, just south of Shadowprey Village
Outlands
Alliance:
Hellfire Penisula – on the road east out of Honor Hold, halfway between the Hold and Legion’s Front
Netherstorm – outside the western side of the wall of Area 52 (southwestern Netherstorm)
Blades Edge Mountain – on the road east out of Sylvanaar just before the bridge over the Bloodmaul Ravine
Zangarmarsh – just southeast of Telredor (and southwest of the lift) in eastern Zangarmarsh
Nagrand – on the road northwest out of Telaar in southern Nagrand
Terokkar Forest – just west of the Allerian Stronghold (northeast of the Bone Wastes)
Shadowmoon Valley – on the road northeast out of Wildhammer Stronghold in southern Shadowmoon
Horde:
Hellfire Penisula – on the road south-east out of Thrallmar
Netherstorm – outside the southern side of the wall of Area 52 (southwestern Netherstorm)
Where are the Fires
The summer fires are burning again as the people of Azeroth and Outlands celebrate the warm and life of the sun, the Twilight Cult plots the total destruction of Azeroth and the Ice Lord Ahune stirs in the Slave Pens intent on ending summer for ever in eternal winter. The cataclysmic shattering of Azeroth and the continuing assault of the Twilight Cult and the Old Gods to bring about total cataclysmic destruction has changed the summer festival only slightly.
- Ice Lord Ahune is now a level 87 elite available to 84+ (queued through either the dungeon finder or an Earthern Ring Elder) with an appropriate increase in the loot drops. This year (2011) the companion pet Ice Chip is a possible drop in the Satchel of Chilled Goods.
- The location of some of the fires has changed with some new ones added and others removed following the dramatic changes to the landscape and changes of factional dominance in different areas. (See below for locations of the bonfires.)
- There are a number of fires that are not necessary for the achievements but can still award experience, reputation, gold, and burning blossoms. As in previous years there are both alliance and horde fires outside major factional settlements in Northrend. In addition there are new fires outside factional cities in the new Azeroth as well as fires in Earthern Ring centres in the new 85+ areas of Mount Hyjal, Vash’jir and Deepholm and factional ones in Uldum and the Twilight Highlands.
- With the exception of Orgrimmar and Darnassus, the fires of the major factional cities (needed for King of the Fire Festival) have not changed (see guide). The Darnassus fire is now inside Darnassus in the courtyard east of the Warrior’s Terrace while the Orgrimmar Fire is now on the roof on the northern edge of the Valley of Wisdom next to the Western Earthshrine (with the 80+ portals).
See below for the position of both Alliance and Horde fires necessary for the achievements The Fires of Azeroth and Desecration of the Alliance/Horde.
For a fuller guide of the activities and rewards of the Summer Festival see The Flames of Midsummer. Whether you are chasing achievements, titles, gold, experience or the elite loot from the Ahune encounters remember to enjoy the journey and make friends along the way.
Eastern Kingdom
Alliance:
Elywyn Forest just north of Goldshire (on the road to Northshire
Westfall – the fire has moved from Sentinel Hill to just north of Moonbrook, near the flight path.
Northern Stranglevale – just north of Fort Livingstone
Cape of Stanglevale – north of the entrance onto the Wildshore (northeast of Booty Baby)
Blasted Lands – Nethergaarde Supply Camps, south of Nethergaarde Keep
Swamp of Sorrows – at west entrance to Bogpaddle in the north
Duskwood – on the road south out of Darkshire
Redridge Mountains – south across the lake from Lakeshire (near the cemetery)
Burning Steppes – just south of the entrance to Morgan’s Vigil
Badlands – at west entrance of Dragon’s Mouth (not needed for achievement)
Loch Modan – on the road north of Thelsamar
Dun Morogh – on the road north of Kharanos
Wetlands – on the road past the bridge, southeast of Menethil Harbor
Arathi Highlands – northeast of Refuge Pointe
The Hinterlands – east of Aerie’s Peak
Western Plaguelands – Chilliwind Camp
Horde:
Northern Stranglevale – just east of Grom’gol Base Camp
Cape of Stanglevale – south of the entrance onto the Wildshore (northeast of Booty Baby)
Swamp of Sorrows – southeast of Bogpaddle in the north (no longer north of Stonard)
Burning Steppes – south of Flamecrest on the northern limit of the Ruins of Thaurissan
Badlands – on a terrace northeast of new Kargath
Arathi Highlands – south of Hammerfall
The Hinterlands – north of Revantusk Village (on the eastcoast)
Western Plaguelands – east of Bulwark (not needed for achievement)
Tirisfal Glades – at the west entrance to Brill
Silverpine Forest – west of the entrance to The Sepulcher
The Hillsbrad Foothills – just south-west of Tarren Mill
The Ghostlands – on the road north of Tranquillien
Eversong Woods – on the road south of the Ruins of Silvermoon
Kalimdor
Alliance:
Winterspring – northeast of Evertook
Teldrassil – just south of the inn at Dolanaar
Azuremyst Island – on the road east of Azure Watch (and west of the Exodar)
Bloodmyst Island – on the road south of the Blood Watch
Darkshore – just south of Lor’danel
Ashenvale – (moved from outside Astranaar to) Forest Song in the northeast
Desolace – just west of the entrance into Nigel’s Point in northern Desolace
Southern Barrens – on the road south (around a bend) from Fort Triumph
Dustwallow Marsh – on the road southwest of Theramore Isle and west of Sentry Point
Tanaris – just outside the wall of Gadgetzhan (on the eastern or desert side)
Silithus – on the road east out of the Cenarion Stronghold
Feralas – on the north side of the Feathermoon Stronghold (on the Forgotten Coast, west Feralas)
Horde:
Winterspring – northwest of Evertook
Durotor – on the road south of Razor Hill
Ashenvale – just west of Silverwind Refuge south of Thunder Peak in southern Ashenvale (which has been captured from the Night Elves by the Horde).
Northern Barrens – on the road north of The Crossroads
Stonetalon Mountains – on the canyon road east out of Sun Rock Retreat
Mulgore – on the road east of Bloodhoof Village
Southern Barrens – just outside the northern wall of Desolation Hold, in the mid-west of the Southern Barrens
Dustwallow Marsh – on the west side of Brackenwall Village in northwest Dustwallow Marsh
Tanaris – just outside the wall of Gadgetzhan (on the west or coastal side)
Silithus – on the road south out of the Cenarion Stronghold
Feralas – on the road west of Camp Mojache
Desolace – on the beach of Sar’theris Strand, just south of Shadowprey Village
Outlands
Alliance:
Hellfire Penisula – on the road east out of Honor Hold, halfway between the Hold and Legion’s Front
Netherstorm – outside the western side of the wall of Area 52 (southwestern Netherstorm)
Blades Edge Mountain – on the road east out of Sylvanaar just before the bridge over the Bloodmaul Ravine
Zangarmarsh – just southeast of Telredor (and southwest of the lift) in eastern Zangarmarsh
Nagrand – on the road northwest out of Telaar in southern Nagrand
Terokkar Forest – just west of the Allerian Stronghold (northeast of the Bone Wastes)
Shadowmoon Valley – on the road northeast out of Wildhammer Stronghold in southern Shadowmoon
Horde:
Hellfire Penisula – on the road south-east out of Thrallmar
Netherstorm – outside the southern side of the wall of Area 52 (southwestern Netherstorm)
Blades Edge Mountain – the road south out of Thunderlord Stronghold (south of the Circle of Blood)
Zangarmarsh – on the road east of Zabra’jin (and north of Quagg Ridge)
Nagrand – on the road west out of Garadar in northern Nagrand
Terokkar Forest – the road east out of Stonebreaker Hold (central Terokkar Forest)
Shadowmoon Valley – the road east out of Shadowmoon Village in northwestern Shadowmoon
Kharin
Blades Edge Mountain – the road south out of Thunderlord Stronghold (south of the Circle of Blood)
Zangarmarsh – on the road east of Zabra’jin (and north of Quagg Ridge)
Nagrand – on the road west out of Garadar in northern Nagrand
Terokkar Forest – the road east out of Stonebreaker Hold (central Terokkar Forest)
Shadowmoon Valley – the road east out of Shadowmoon Village in northwestern Shadowmoon
Kharin
