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Ashen Verdict
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'''Ashen Verdict''' is a major endgame faction associated with Icecrown Citadel in Wrath of the Lich King.
It represents cooperation between the Argent Crusade and the Knights of the Ebon Blade during the final campaign against The Lich King.
Overview
The Ashen Verdict is known for:
- Icecrown Citadel
- Argent Crusade
- Knights of the Ebon Blade
- endgame reputation
- raid progression
- legendary weapon progression
Purpose
The faction exists to support the final assault against:
inside:
Argent Crusade
One major component of the Ashen Verdict is:
Knights of the Ebon Blade
The other major component is:
Icecrown Citadel
Ashen Verdict progression is closely connected to raid activity inside Icecrown Citadel.
Reputation
Players may gain Ashen Verdict reputation through Icecrown Citadel activity.
Reputation progression provides access to raid-related rewards.
Reputation Ring
One of the faction's signature rewards is an upgradeable ring that improves as reputation increases.
Different versions support different character roles.
Shadowmourne
The Ashen Verdict is strongly connected to the legendary weapon:
The Shadowmourne quest chain takes place during Icecrown Citadel progression.
Tirion Fordring
The wider campaign is closely connected to:
and the Argent Crusade.
Death Knights
The involvement of the Ebon Blade gives Death Knights an especially strong thematic connection to the faction.
Ashen Verdict on FrozenThrone
The Ashen Verdict is one of the most important raid-progression factions for endgame Icecrown content on FrozenThrone.