
A Dark Threat Looms Part 3 of 7 · Level 18 quest · Loch Modan
- Level
- 18
- Zone
- Loch Modan
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
A Dark Threat Looms is picked up from Chief Engineer Hinderweir VII in Loch Modan at 46, 13.6. You carry Strange Smelling Powder from the giver to the turn-in: there is nothing to kill or collect. Turn it in to Ashlan Stonesmirk in Wetlands at 50, 18.2.
- Quest level
- 18from level 16
- Faction
- Alliance
- Experience
- 1,350
- Reputation
- +100 Ironforge
- Zone
- Loch Modan
In-game objectiveChief Engineer Hinderweir wants you to take the strange smelling powder to Ashlan Stonesmirk, the explosives expert in Dun Modr.
A Dark Threat Looms walkthrough
Classic dataNothing to kill or collect: pick the quest up and hand it in.
- !Pick up
Pick up the quest from Chief Engineer Hinderweir VII.
You are handed
Strange Smelling Powder to take with you.⌖Loch Modan46, 13.6


Quest chain
Classic dataA Dark Threat Looms is step 3 of 7 in a chain of 7 quests. Quests on the same step are alternatives or run side by side.
0 of 7 complete
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Requirements
Classic dataYou can pick it up from level 16. A Dark Threat Looms (Part 2 of 7) has to be completed first.
- Required level
- 16
- Faction
- Alliance
- Previous quest
- A Dark Threat Looms
- Given with the quest
Strange Smelling Powder
Getting there
Game data- Alliance: the nearest flight master is Thelsamar (33.9, 50.8).
Quest text
What the quest giver says in the game, word for word.
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Description
If my suspicions are correct, this is some type of explosive powder. This must be analyzed by an explosives expert so we know just what we're dealing with here. Ashlan Stonesmirk was assigned to the regiment guarding Dun Modr and the Thandol Span. I need you to make a grave and perilous journey, your name.
Travel through the Algaz Gate, follow the road through the Wetlands and seek out Stonesmirk in Dun Modr. Heed my advice: stick to the roads and stop for nothing!
In progress
You say somethin', sonny/missy? Can't hear a bloody thing besides the ringin' in me ears. Say, what's that you got there?
Completion
Ah, well Ol' Hinderweir is wise to be worried.
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
A Dark Threat Looms is picked up from Chief Engineer Hinderweir VII in Loch Modan at 46, 13.6. It is a level 18 quest. You carry Strange Smelling Powder from the giver to the turn-in: there is nothing to kill or collect. Turn it in to Ashlan Stonesmirk in Wetlands at 50, 18.2. You can pick it up from level 16. A Dark Threat Looms (Part 2 of 7) has to be completed first. Only Alliance characters can take it. It pays 1,350 XP. Reputation: +100 Ironforge. It is step 3 of 7 in a chain of 7 quests. It leads on to A Dark Threat Looms (Part 4 of 7). Quest data comes from Classic's world data; Blizzard may change details in WoW Forever.
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A Dark Threat Looms FAQ
Where does A Dark Threat Looms start?
A Dark Threat Looms is picked up from Chief Engineer Hinderweir VII in Loch Modan at 46, 13.6. Waypoint: /way 46.0 13.6. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
Where do I turn in A Dark Threat Looms?
Turn it in to Ashlan Stonesmirk in Wetlands at 50, 18.2. Waypoint: /way 50.0 18.2.
What are the rewards for A Dark Threat Looms?
It pays 1,350 XP. Reputation: +100 Ironforge. At the level cap the experience is paid as 8s 40c instead.
What comes after A Dark Threat Looms?
It leads on to A Dark Threat Looms (Part 4 of 7).
What do I need before I can start A Dark Threat Looms?
You can pick it up from level 16. A Dark Threat Looms (Part 2 of 7) has to be completed first. Only Alliance characters can take it.
Can I do A Dark Threat Looms solo?
Yes. A Dark Threat Looms is an ordinary level 18 quest, made to be completed alone at that level.
