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Gather Witherbark Skulls and place on Nimboya's Pike. Place Nimboya's Laden Pike at one of the Witherbark Villages in the Hinterlands, then return to Nimboya in Stranglethorn.
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Provided Item:
Nimboya's Pike

Description

The Witherbark trolls were once allies to the Horde, but they betrayed Thrall... and that must be punished!

Here, take my pike and go to the Hinterlands, far to the north. You will find it northeast of Tarren Mill, a village held by our allies, the Forsaken.

When you enter the Hinterlands, hunt Witherbark trolls. Gather their skulls and drive my pike into the ground at one of their smaller villages, Hiri'watha or Zun'watha.

Show them their vile actions are of consequence!

Reward

Also, you get: 55

Progress

You have not completed my task, <name>.

Completion

Word reached me of your deed. A grim deed, but one of honor. Let us hope the Witherbarks heed your message.

Gains

Upon completion of quests, get:

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By wastingtape on 04/11/2006 (Patch 1.12.0)
Even though you pick this up in STV, the quest takes place in the Hinterlands (you get there through Hillsbrad if you haven't already). Any of the Witherbark troll villiages work. If you can't find one 29,58.

To do this quest, kill 20 trolls. There is a 100% drop rate and you'll get a Witherbark Skull. Once you've gathered the skulls (you need 20), right click on the Pike that was given to you to ""Use"". It'll make a new pike with the heads on it. Go inside one of the villages and right-click on the new pike and you should get your (Complete).

Most of the village areas have at least one patrol, and the way the stones and walls are setup it's hard to see soemtimes. You can easily get a pull of 3 or 4 if you're not careful. Also be advised that the alliance base is pretty close by so on a PvP server keep an eye out for alli as you'll probably see at least one or two while questing.

Quest mobs are 41-43.
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By Zalo on 01/13/2007 (Patch 2.0.4)
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By Trueheart on 05/29/2007 (Patch 2.1.0)
I was a little loss finding the way to Hinterlands. So for first timers you can get there from Hillsbrad Foothills, just northeast of Durnholde Keep, there is a path through the mountains that heads north. Watch out for Aerie Peak (the Alliance city), unless you feel adventurous
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By CZero on 06/13/2007 (Patch 2.1.1)
I just completed this quest, and when I drove the pike into the ground, it spawned right in my toon. I got stuck and couldn't move. I figured maybe some combat would dislodge me, so I hucked an axe at a nearby troll. Silly me, instead of the troll coming to fight me, he just threw axes back! Being a warrior, my ranged damage is almost nil. It was starting to look grim (haha) when after what seemed like ages the pike despawned and I was free to go kick his toll butt.
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By shikadude on 07/29/2007 (Patch 2.1.3)
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By undeadfred on 04/08/2007 (Patch 2.0.12)
Do this quest with ""https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=2933 Venom Bottles"".
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By Kaynos on 12/13/2007 (Patch 2.3.0)
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By theslish on 03/31/2008 (Patch 2.4.0)
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By Kelannice on 10/04/2008 (Patch 2.4.3)
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By Bisected on 05/25/2008 (Patch 2.4.2)
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By Rankzero on 09/06/2008 (Patch 2.4.3)
World of Warcraft PTR Patch 2.4.3:
""Players will no longer become stuck on the Nimboya's Laden Pike when driving it into the ground. ""
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By Jehoiakim on 12/06/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
The skulls you need are these https://vanillawowdb.com/?item=9320 https://vanillawowdb.com/?item=9320 - if you click the link you will see there are a number of NPCs at various levels you can kill. So if you happened to come to the zone when the quest was green/grey, you can kill higher level trolls that are still worth XP and then go back to the lower level troll area to plant the pike.
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By Daimkryss on 10/27/2008 (Patch 3.0.2)
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By WeirdDutchMan on 04/21/2009 (Patch 3.1.1)
I lost my pike..
What now?
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By Shanody on 05/28/2009 (Patch 3.1.2)
If you plan on doing this quest with a friend or in group, then be aware that each member will have to gather 20 skulls and create the pike and place it in the ground.
I was dual-boxing and hoped that driving the spear in the ground with one character would flag it for both, but to no avail... As such, I do not hold myself responsible for the murder of 20 more trolls. ^^
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By playgrrrr on 05/29/2009 (Patch 3.1.2)
Difficulty: (red) 35 38 40 45 52 (grey)

this info is not correct. im lvl51 as im turning this in. at that time it was already grey and i received a meagerly 900ish xp.
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By Palamed on 05/14/2012 (Patch 3.1.3)
I need the exact place for pike ....
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By THRobinson on 08/22/2012 (Patch 3.1.3)
Finally found a spot... 32.1,58.0 using dcoords.

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