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Metzen the Reindeer

Find Metzen the Reindeer. Use the notes provided to you for clues as to where he is being held.

When you find Metzen, have the Pouch of Reindeer Dust in your possession so you can sprinkle some of the dust on him; this should free Metzen from his bonds of captivity.

Return the Pouch of Reindeer Dust to Kaymard Copperpinch in Orgrimmar once Metzen is freed.
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Find Metzen the Reindeer and rescue him
Pouch of Reindeer Dust
Provided Item:
Smokywood Satchel

Description

DISASTER has struck! Metzen the Reindeer has been kidnapped!

Metzen is one of Great-father Winter's eight reindeer - and property of Smokywood Pastures. We've received not one but TWO ransom letters from groups claiming to have Metzen. With the holiday season well under way, we're strapped to the coin box here! Please - find Metzen and return him to us!

Check out the ransom letters for clues, and sprinkle this reindeer dust on him - it will free him from any of his bonds!

Please, hurry!

Reward

You will receive:
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Preserved Holly

Progress

<name>! Did you find him? Were the notes in the satchel I gave you enough information to locate Metzen? I hate to think of what those cruel thugs might do to him... but there's no way we can afford to pay such an exorbitant ransom!

Completion

You did it! Huzzah!

Metzen flew back into Great-father Winter's stables - yes Metzen can really fly - just a little while ago! The dust worked like a charm; I knew it would. You've saved the Feast of Winter Veil as well as Smokywood Pastures from disaster. Thank you, <name>.

Listen... because of what you've done here, I want you to have this. It's something VERY special; if you have a mount, I think you'll get a kick out of it. Happy Winter Veil!

Gains

Upon completion of quests, get:

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By netherbane on 08/11/2006 (Patch 1.12.0)
Location: Kalimdor, Tanaris, entrance cove is 68,41. the cape on the east
you will find Metzen in the middle of the village, in a stable.
There are 4 mobs infront and several around.
Mobs is about lvl 44-45.
If you are not much higher or even lvl 60, bring friends for help,cause they all attack at the same time.

The target is also located near 70, 34 in Seraing Gorge. This is the road intersection to the SW of the tunnel entrance.

He is surrounded by multiple 45-47 mobs which will come at you in a group of about 5 or 6.

Easily soloed with a 60 Mage (of course), but with a little help you should be able to do it as low as 45.
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By TheMercenary on 12/14/2006 (Patch 2.0.1)
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By nicotin on 12/14/2006 (Patch 2.0.1)
I find him at 71,48 in Tanaris
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By cmhscout on 12/15/2006 (Patch 2.0.1)
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By TheOnyx on 12/17/2006 (Patch 2.0.1)
Keep in mind that, while the Fresh Holly you receive from the Revelers is soulbound, this quest reward is not soulbound. Preserved Holly may be given to other players (or auctioned in the Auction House).
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By Wardy on 12/21/2006 (Patch 2.0.1)
This can be done quite easilly if your willing to sacrifice yourself as the Reindeer does not need to be used.

Just run in and speak to the reindeer, then choose the option in the message box.

I did have the help of me voidwalker to take most of the heat though. Was level 42 when completed this.
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By pyrochung93 on 04/08/2007 (Patch 2.0.12)
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By vissica on 12/14/2007 (Patch 2.3.0)
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By Rendeveux on 12/15/2007 (Patch 2.3.0)
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By Deluxe05 on 12/15/2007 (Patch 2.3.0)
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By Cernunous on 12/15/2007 (Patch 2.3.0)
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By cjsommie on 12/16/2007 (Patch 2.3.0)
For anybody thats never been to Searing G, the best way to get there for horde is Undercity - Arathi Highlands - Wetlands - Loch Modan - Searing Gorge. I'm just posting because at lvl 45 I've never been there and I spend 2 hours trying all kinds of different ways.
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By Onochi181 on 12/16/2007 (Patch 2.3.0)
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By lolmagic on 10/29/2008 (Patch 3.0.2)
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By Sterosz on 04/11/2008 (Patch 2.4.1)
It will be a bit strange and also kinda nostalgic to return to Tanaris as a lvl 80 orc warrior, save poor Metzen from the fearsome lvl 44-45 mobs, and as I'm already there, beat the crap out of the camp to take my revenge for they didn't drop the last piece of the map when I was only 40 (https://vanillawowdb.com/?item=9254 Cuergo's Treasure Map anyone remembers this sweetie?). Man, I just love achievments :)
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By Zeiana on 11/11/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
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By JollyGreenOrc on 12/14/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
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By Euphelyka on 12/14/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
Small tip - take the portal from Dalaran to COT for a faster route.
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By Beramus on 12/14/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
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By michelon on 12/14/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
Named after Chris Metzen, Game Designer and scriptwriter at blizzard.

Photo of him here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Metzen http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Metzen

Pretty much a heavyweight, bearded, humanized version of a Reindeer.
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By Drunkennewbie on 12/15/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
This quest is completeable in both spots, Just do what is more convent to you.

Mind you if you are PVP you might want to be careful where you go. I did it at Tarn as a Alliance and saw like no one there. Maybe because it is to far away from most major cities, who knows?
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By Azshade on 12/15/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
Was having trouble with this. Got to Metzen fine, but couldn't free him (no item). The dust won't be in your bag if you open it whilst in a raid group.
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By tobyxyz3 on 12/15/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
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By tobyxyz3 on 12/15/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
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By Mtrais on 12/15/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
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By tobyxyz3 on 12/16/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
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By Nafe on 12/17/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
Both https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=8746 Metzen the Reindeer (Orgrimmar) and https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=8762 Metzen the Reindeer (Ironforge) count towards https://vanillawowdb.com/?achievement=978 3000 Quests Completed, and both can be done regardless of what faction you are.

Correspondingly, both follow-up quests https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=8799 The Hero of the Day (Orgrimmar) and https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=8763 The Hero of the Day (Ironforge) also count towards https://vanillawowdb.com/?achievement=978 3000 Quests Completed.
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By Ateo on 12/18/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
Soloed fairly easily as a 42 prot pally. The most dangerous moment comes when approaching Metzen - it's quite easy to aggro 8 to 10 mobs (which I did, but Lay on Hands was enough to see me through the fight -- didn't even have to bubble).

If you haven't done the following quests already, be sure to pick them up before heading off to save Metzen, since they're all at the same location:

Stoley's Shipment (https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=2873 https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=2873)
Southsea Shakedown (https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=8366 https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=8366)
Pirate Hats Ahoy! (https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=8365 https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=8365)
Wanted: Andre Firebeard (https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=2875 https://vanillawowdb.com/?quest=2875)
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By tykimikk on 12/19/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
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By sinkins on 12/21/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)
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By McGurk on 12/14/2009 (Patch 3.1.3)
Since no one has posted a map for Searing Gorge I thought i would.
https://vanillawowdb.com/?maps=51:680347 https://vanillawowdb.com/?maps=51:680347
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By Wisebrute on 12/14/2009 (Patch 3.1.3)
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By Zoza on 12/14/2009 (Patch 3.1.3)
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By RantsiProduction on 12/16/2009 (Patch 3.1.3)
500steamweedle rep for turning it up.
you wont be loosing rep with bloodsail buccaneers so this will be good rep quest for
https://vanillawowdb.com/?achievement=2336 Insane in The Membrane
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By Jansyu on 12/16/2009 (Patch 3.1.3)
Maybe I've messed this up. I'm ally, have completed the Searing Gorge one. I want to do the one in Tana ... but no quest line, no item in bags, how do I get to do this again? Need the rep for Steamwheedle.
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By deadlikesteve on 12/14/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)
Cataclysm Update: Metzen is in the same location in Tanaris as he has always been (72.3,48.1). The long building behind him is gone but his pen and he are still in the same place.
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By Cutthroat on 12/15/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)
Metzen can be found at Tanaris [72.3, 48.1] in the middle of the fight between Southsea Pirates and Bilgewater Cartel forces.
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By remotettl on 12/19/2010 (Patch 3.1.3)
still can say, hs in tanaris and in searing gorge now. both locations works.

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