Blackburrow
Blackburrow is the home of the Blackburrow clan of gnolls. It is something of a combination between underground dungeon and above ground hunting area, and represents the only pathway to get from Everfrost and the home of the barbarians to the Qeynos Hills and lands beyond. The overall structure of Blackburrow consists of two entrances and a ring with a deep hole in the middle. There are multiple tunnels to the lower levels where higher level gnolls can be found.


| Level of Monsters: | 4-15+ |
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| Types of Monsters: | a gnoll pup, a scrawny gnoll, a gnoll, a scrawny gnoll guard, a burly gnoll, a gnoll guard, a gnoll shaman, A Gnoll High Shaman, an elite gnoll guard, a gnoll commander, a gnoll brewer, a razorgill, a giant snake, a grizzly bear, A giant plague rat |
| Notable NPCs: | Lord Elgnub, Master Brewer, Refugee Splitpaw, a gnoll commander, Splitpaw Commander, Socho Darkpaw, the gnoll high shaman, Sabertooth Clan Necromancer, Tranixx Darkpaw, Splitpaw Sentry |
| Unique Items: | Studded Leather Collar , Studded Leather Collar Slot: NECK Spiked Collar , Spiked Collar Slot: NECK Rusty Spiked Shoulderpads , Rusty Spiked Shoulderpads Slot: SHOULDERS Giant Snake Fang , Giant Snake Fang Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY Onyx Earring , Onyx Earring Slot: EAR Blackburrow Cask , Blackburrow Cask Capacity: 8 Size Capacity: LARGE Gnoll Hide Lariat , Gnoll Hide Lariat Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY Runed Totem Staff , Ill-Fitting Robes
Runed Totem Staff Slot: PRIMARY |
| Related Quests: | Monk Headband Quests, Rogue Redemption, Gnoll Bounty, Moonstones Quest |
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| Adjacent Zones: | Qeynos Hills, Everfrost Peaks |
| Name in /who: | blackburrow |
| Zone Spawn Timer: | 3:55 |
| Succor/Evacuate: | -159, 39 (Zone line to Qeynos Hills) |
| ZEM Value: | 119 (159%) |
Map
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Dangers
Blackburrow can be an extremely dangerous dungeon to adventure in for unprepared players/groups. The most obvious danger is the grouping density of gnolls which often have as many as 5 gnolls spawning within aggro range of each other. Which is made even more difficult by the wide level range within these spawn groupings as it is common to see an elite guard within a group of lower level gnolls making a clean "pull" almost impossible. Also, Blackburrow gnolls are very social. They will eagerly come to the aid of their brethren as patrolling gnolls can sneak up on you from around blind corners, and even aggro from behind doors. Be very mindful of AoE and fear-inducing spells/abilities as one errant spell or a running gnoll can trigger massive trains.
During peak times when there actually are a decent number of players in the zone (10-15 people on average) the above mentioned trains become common. Quite often parties deeper in the dungeon will miss a pull and head for the surface dragging along every gnoll in their path. The architectural challenge with Blackburrow is that there is only a single tunnel which leads to the surface, and it is along this very tunnel that most lower level players hunt. This can lead to a lot of deaths if the training party doesn't get a chance to shout out a warning.
Another possible threat most people don't consider is the zone itself. Blackburrow contains a large number of bridges, narrow pathways, ledges, and water. While the NPC pathing is decent, it can still result in accidental trains, and players falling off bridges or getting stuck in cracks. Mind your step!
Benefits
This area, although dangerous, does provide some good benefits. First of all, the gnolls are generally pretty wealthy with the higher level ones often having several gold pieces each. Most of the gnolls you kill will either have a weapon, cloth armor, or even raw-hide armor off the higher level gnolls, all of which are worth cash. You'll find that every time you go home, you'll feel richer for having hunted there.
The other reason people hunt here is for quest items. The Blackburrow Gnoll Skin and Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt, which are the most commonly sought items, drop off of high-level gnolls here. Monks are seen here frequently hunting the skin and pelts for their Orange Headband. There are quite a few other quests that can be done here, looking for various items for use in the surrounding towns, so the place can be a hub of activity.
Probably the greatest benefit to hunting in Blackburrow for anyone are the gnoll fangs that drop commonly off of every gnoll in the zone. These can be handed in at Halas (Gnoll Bounty) and South Qeynos (Moonstones Quest) for exp at low levels, faction gains, and other rewards.
Traveling To and From
There are two entrances to Blackburrow. The first is on the southeast segment of the "canyons" of Everfrost, which can be hard to find given that the area feels like a maze by its enormous cliff faces and snow-induced, low-visibility. The tunnel entrance is guarded by a couple gnolls, and has two more as you progress down through the tunnel. The tunnel itself is long and used to be hidden in darkness, but torches light the way to Blackburrow.
The other entrance is in the northeast corner of Qeynos Hills. There is no path to the entrance, but you'll find it through the mouth of a gnoll head-shaped cave entrance that lies east of Surefall Glade and north to the Western Karana zone lines.
What's in this zone?
NPCs - Found 29 NPCs that spawn in Blackburrow:
| NPC Name | Race | Class | Level | Location | Known Loot | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Burly Gnoll | Gnoll | Warrior | 7-9 | 9% @ (144, 356), 9% @ (53, 380), 9% @ (166, 219) | Various | Description needed. |
| A Giant Snake (Blackburrow) | Giant Snake | Warrior | 7-9 | 3% @ (187, 88), 3% @ (213, 144), 3% @ (247, 228), 3% @ (-222, -324), 3% @ (-201, -282), 3% @ (-77, -317), 3% @ (253, -15) Level 2 | Various | This peaceful monster is found at ten guaranteed spawns throughout Blackburrow. Despite dropping snake venom, it is ... |
| A Gnoll | Gnoll | Warrior | 5-7 | Various | Gnoll Fang , Gnoll Fang WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL Patch of Gnoll Fur , Patch of Gnoll Fur WT: 0.3 Size: SMALL Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt Class: ALL |
Gnolls are another of Norrath's common monsters. Their main stronghold these days is in Blackburrow, although they can b... |
| A Gnoll Brewer | Gnoll | Warrior | 17 | @ (53, 356) | Patch of Gnoll Fur , Patch of Gnoll Fur WT: 0.3 Size: SMALL Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt , Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt Class: ALL Gnoll Fang , Gnoll Fang WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL Blackburrow Cask Blackburrow Cask Capacity: 8 Size Capacity: LARGE |
A gnoll brewer now spawns next to the Master Brewer (landmark #4 in Blackburrow floor three). |
| A Gnoll Commander | Gnoll | Warrior | 13-15 | 4% @ (23, -341), 4% @ (292, -115) Level 2 | Various | Can be found at location #3 and #4 on the Blackburrow map (Level Two). |
| A Gnoll Guardsman | Gnoll | Warrior | 5-15 | See Discussion | Gnoll Fang , Gnoll Fang WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL Patch of Gnoll Fur , Patch of Gnoll Fur WT: 0.3 Size: SMALL Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt Class: ALL |
Commonly found around Blackburrow deeper in the dungeon. |
| A Gnoll Tactician | Gnoll | Warrior | 13-15 | 9% @ (-86, 117) | Various | Description needed. |
| A Grizzly Bear | Animal | Warrior | 9-11 | Various | Various | It's possible this mob shares spawn points with other mobs in the North Karana. Potentially lion, lioness, silvermist wo... |
| A Patrolling Gnoll | Gnoll | Warrior | 5-7 | See Discussion | Various | Description needed. |
| A Razorgill | Piranha | Warrior | 4-8 | 50% @ (6, -119) | None | An aggressive fish lurking in the waters of Blackburrow. Will attack passersby on sight. Gnolls will social aggro... |
| A Scrawny Gnoll | Gnoll | Warrior | 3-5 | See Discussion | Gnoll Fang , Gnoll Fang WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL Patch of Gnoll Fur , Patch of Gnoll Fur WT: 0.3 Size: SMALL Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt Class: ALL |
Commonly found in Blackburrow before getting deep inside the dungeon. |
| A giant plague rat | rat | Warrior | 10 | @ (126, -201) | Balanced Rat Tooth , Balanced Rat Tooth Slot: Range Ammo Rat Paw Talisman Rat Paw Talisman Slot: NECK |
This giant plague rat can be found in the storeroom (landmark #1 in Blackburrow level one) inside the caves leading ... |
| A gnoll pup | Gnoll | Warrior | 1 | Various (See Description) | Various | The weakest of the gnolls. Aggressive. For monks looking to do the White Headband Quest, there are two spawns in [[North... |
| A gnoll shaman (Blackburrow) | Gnoll | Shaman | 7-11 | ? | Studded Leather Collar Studded Leather Collar Slot: NECK |
Added to blue in 2019? |
| An Elite Gnoll Guard | Gnoll | Warrior | 11-13 | See Discussion | Various | Found stationary in a few places in Blackburrow, often next to named mobs. |
| Lord Elgnub | Gnoll | Shadow Knight | 22 | @ (160, -385) | Baby Joseph Sayer , Baby Joseph Sayer WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL Dark Runed Leggings , Dark Runed Leggings Slot: LEGS Wicked Sallet Wicked Sallet Slot: HEAD |
Lord Elgnub can now be found northeast of the third floor's underground river landing spot of The Pit from the top floor... |
| Mannan of the Sabertooth | Gnoll | Warrior | 15 | @ (265, -124) | Various | Mannan can be found in a small room (landmark #3 in Blackburrow floor two) up the ramp east out of the Floor Spike r... |
| Master Brewer | Gnoll | Warrior | 18 | @ (53, 386) Level 3 | Blackburrow Cask , Blackburrow Cask Capacity: 8 Size Capacity: LARGE Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt , Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt Class: ALL Keg Mallet , Keg Mallet Slot: PRIMARY Pub Pants Pub Pants Slot: LEGS |
The Master Brewer can be found between a bunch of barrels and casks (landmark #4 in Blackburrow floor three) underne... |
| Refugee Splitpaw | Gnoll | Shaman | 14 | 89, -147 In an alcove due S - SE of 'Elite' room. |
Various | |
| Refugee Splitpaw (Monk) | Gnoll | Monk | 18 | @ (-163, 465, -142) | Refugee Shroud , Refugee Shroud Slot: SHOULDERS Ruined Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt , Ruined Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt Class: ALL Sharp Claws Sharp Claws Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY |
One of two variants residing in Blackburrow, both having separate loot tables. The monk refugee can be found southwest o... |
| Sabertooth Clan Necromancer | Gnoll | Necromancer | 15 | @ (189, 140) | Ill-Fitting Robes , Ill-Fitting Robes Slot: CHEST Ill-Fitting Slippers Ill-Fitting Slippers Slot: FEET |
Sabertooth Clan Necromancer can be found in the Floor Spike Room (landmark #2 in Blackburrow floor two) next to the ... |
| Sabertooth Overseer | Gnoll | Berserker | 20 | @ (-150, 384, -118) | Hardened Bark Breastplate , Hardened Bark Breastplate Slot: CHEST Runed Sabertooth Girdle Runed Sabertooth Girdle Slot: WAIST |
The Sabertooth Overseer will likely be the first named gnoll you come across on the third floor of Blackburrow. It can b... |
| Socho Darkpaw | Gnoll | Rogue | 13 | @ (-85,-286) | Blackburrow Gnoll Skin , Blackburrow Gnoll Skin Class: ALL Darkpaw Sash , Darkpaw Sash Slot: WAIST Gnoll Fang , Gnoll Fang WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL Vagrant's Tunic Vagrant's Tunic Slot: CHEST |
Socho is a reclusive rogue of a gnoll who can be found hiding under a land bridge within the cave system of the second f... |
| Splitpaw Commander | Gnoll | Warrior | 14 | Floor 2: @ (-97, -38, -34) |
Various | There are two Splitpaw Commanders found in Blackburrow. The first can be found overlooking the underground river (landma... |
| Splitpaw Explorer | Gnoll | Rogue | 18 | @ (164, 157) | Burrowing Goggles , Burrowing Goggles Slot: FACE Well Worn Boots Well Worn Boots AC: 6 |
The Splitpaw Explorer can be found at the bottom of a cave system junction point (landmark #7 in Blackburrow floor t... |
| Splitpaw Sentry | Gnoll | Ranger | 10 | @ (66, -21) | Crude Arrow , Crude Arrow Slot: Ammo Raw-Hide Arm Guard Raw-Hide Arm Guard Slot: WRIST |
Splitpaw Sentry can be found up on a ledge that overlooks The Pit on the top floor of the zone. |
| Splitpaw Sharpshooter | Gnoll | Ranger | 20 | @ (45, 360, -81) | Sabertooth Short Bow , Sabertooth Short Bow Skill: Archery Atk Delay: 30 Sharpshooter's Bandana Sharpshooter's Bandana Slot: HEAD |
Splitpaw Sharpshooter can be found up the ramp, north of the Sabertooth Overseer. |
| The gnoll high shaman | Gnoll | Shaman | 15 | @ (55, -320) | Various | The gnoll high shaman is a specific gnoll that's not to be confused with the "a gnoll high shaman" that spawn throughout... |
| Tranixx Darkpaw | Gnoll | Warrior | 10 | North Qeynos: @ (1210, 480) |
Various | In North Qeynos, Tranixx Darkpaw will randomly spawn in place of Fippy Darkpaw in the newbie area outside the gate. He s... |
Items - Found 40 items that drop in Blackburrow:
| Item Name | Drops From | Slot | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Elven Charm Necklace
An Elven Charm Necklace |
The gnoll high shaman | Neck | CHA: +3 WT: 0.2 Size: TINY Class: ALL Race: ALL |
| Baby Joseph Sayer
Baby Joseph Sayer WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL |
Lord Elgnub | (None) | LORE ITEM NO DROP WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL |
| Bark Splinted Shoulderpads
Bark Splinted Shoulderpads AC: 10 |
Splitpaw Commander | Shoulders | AC: 10 STA: +4 SV Disease: +3 SV Poison: +3 WT: 2.5 Size: TINY Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD DRU MNK BRD ROG SHM BST BER Race: ALL |
| Blackburrow Cask
Blackburrow Cask Capacity: 8 Size Capacity: LARGE |
a gnoll brewer (Rare drop), Master Brewer (Guaranteed Drop) | (None) | WT: 2.0 Weight Reduction: 0% Capacity: 8 Size Capacity: LARGE |
| Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt
Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt Class: ALL |
Various | (None) | WT: 3.5 Size: LARGE Class: ALL Race: ALL |
| Blackburrow Gnoll Skin
Blackburrow Gnoll Skin Class: ALL |
Various | (None) | WT: 4.5 Size: LARGE Class: ALL Race: ALL |
| Burrowing Goggles
Burrowing Goggles Slot: FACE |
Splitpaw Explorer | Face | AC: 5 HP: +10 INT: +5 WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL Class: NEC WIZ MAG ENC Race: ALL |
| Clay Totem
Clay Totem Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY |
the gnoll high shaman | Primary, Secondary | HP: +5 WIS: +7 WT: 0.8 Size: SMALL Class: CLR DRU BRD SHM Race: ALL |
| Dark Runed Leggings
Dark Runed Leggings Slot: LEGS |
Lord Elgnub | Legs | AC: 5 HP: +10 INT: +5 WT: 0.7 Size: SMALL Class: NEC WIZ MAG ENC Race: ALL |
| Darkpaw Sash
Darkpaw Sash Slot: WAIST |
Socho Darkpaw | Waist | AC: 2 DEX: +2 SV Cold: +3 WT: 0.1 Size: TINY Class: ALL Race: ALL |
| Elven Charm Necklace
Elven Charm Necklace Slot: NECK |
The gnoll high shaman | Neck | INT: +3 WIS: +3 CHA: +3 WT: 0.2 Size: TINY Class: ALL Race: ALL |
| Gnoll Fang
Gnoll Fang WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL |
Various | (None) | NO DROP WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL |
| Gnoll Head
Gnoll Head WT: 1.5 Size: MEDIUM |
the gnoll high shaman ("Blackburrow Shaman Head", no known use?) | (None) | LORE ITEM NO DROP WT: 1.5 Size: MEDIUM Class: ALL Race: ALL |
| Gnoll Hide Lariat
Gnoll Hide Lariat Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY |
Splitpaw Commander | 1H Slashing | Atk Delay: 20 DMG: 3 AC: 3 Effect: Stun (Combat, Casting Time: Instant) at Level 25 WT: 3.0 Size: TINY Class: WAR RNG BRD ROG Race: ALL |
| Gnoll Pelvis
Gnoll Pelvis WT: 0.2 Size: SMALL |
a burly gnoll, a gnoll scout, a gnoll shaman | (None) | QUEST ITEM WT: 0.2 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL |
| Gnoll Pup Scalp
Gnoll Pup Scalp Class: ALL |
a gnoll pup | (None) | WT: 0.3 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL |
| Hardened Bark Breastplate
Hardened Bark Breastplate Slot: CHEST |
Sabertooth Overseer | Chest | AC: 16 END: +15 SV Disease: +10 SV Poison: +10 WT: 5.5 Size: SMALL Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG BER Race: ALL |
| Ill-Fitting Robes
Ill-Fitting Robes Slot: CHEST |
Sabertooth Clan Necromancer | Chest | WT: 3.5 Size: SMALL Class: NEC WIZ MAG ENC Race: ALL |
| Ill-Fitting Slippers
Ill-Fitting Slippers Slot: FEET |
Sabertooth Clan Necromancer | Feet | AC: 2 STR: +2 INT: +2 WT: 0.7 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL |
| Keg Mallet
Keg Mallet Slot: PRIMARY |
Master Brewer | 1H Blunt | Base Dmg: 9 Atk Delay: 30 STA: +3 WIS: +3 WT: 1.5 Size: SMALL Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD DRU MNK BRD ROG SHM BST BER Race: ALL |
| Onyx Earring
Onyx Earring Slot: EAR |
Various | Ear | AGI: +2 WT: 0.1 Size: TINY Class: ALL Race: ALL |
| Pub Pants
Pub Pants Slot: LEGS |
Master Brewer | Legs | AC: 6 Mana: +10 END: +10 AGI: +5 WT: 2.0 Size: SMALL Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD DRU MNK BRD ROG SHM BST BER Race: ALL |
| Rat Paw Talisman
Rat Paw Talisman Slot: NECK |
a giant plague rat | Neck | AC: +2 Mana: +2 WIS: +2 WT: 0.1 Size: TINY Class: CLR DRU SHM NEC WIZ MAG ENC Race: ALL |
| Raw-Hide Arm Guard
Raw-Hide Arm Guard Slot: WRIST |
Splitpaw Sentry | Wrist | AC: 2 STA: +2 WT: 0.5 Size: TINY Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD DRU MNK BRD ROG SHM BST BER Race: ALL |
| Refugee Shroud
Refugee Shroud Slot: SHOULDERS |
Refugee Splitpaw (Monk) | Shoulders | AC: 2 Mana: +10 CHA: +4 SV Magic: +3 WT: 0.2 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL Click Effect: Shrink (Can Equip) Cast Time: 7.3 seconds Required Level: 15 |
| Ruined Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt
Ruined Blackburrow Gnoll Pelt Class: ALL |
a gnoll shaman, Tranixx Darkpaw | (None) | WT: 2.5 Size: MEDIUM Class: ALL Race: ALL |
| Runed Sabertooth Girdle
Runed Sabertooth Girdle Slot: WAIST |
Sabertooth Overseer | Waist | AC: 5 STA: +5 WIS: +5 WT: 0.8 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL |
| Runed Shawl
Runed Shawl Slot: SHOULDERS |
Refugee Splitpaw | Shoulders | AC: 3 INT: +2 WIS: +2 SV MAGIC: +3 SV COLD: +3 WT: 0.4 Size: TINY Class: CLR DRU SHM Race: ALL |
| Runed Totem Staff
Runed Totem Staff Slot: PRIMARY |
Refugee Splitpaw | 2H Blunt | Atk Delay: 37 DMG: 9 HP: +5 MANA: +5 WT: 11.0 Size: LARGE Class: CLR DRU SHM NEC WIZ MAG ENC Race: ALL |
| Rusty Spiked Shoulderpads
Rusty Spiked Shoulderpads Slot: SHOULDERS |
Various | Shoulders | AC: 3 STR: +5 SV MAGIC: -10 WT: 2.5 Size: SMALL Class: ALL except NEC WIZ MAG ENC Race: ALL |
| Sabertooth Short Bow
Sabertooth Short Bow Skill: Archery Atk Delay: 30 |
Splitpaw Sharpshooter | Archery | Atk Delay: 30 DMG: 6 WT: 3.5 Range: 50 Size: SMALL Class: WAR RNG ROG Race: ALL Combat Effect: Knee Shot (Req Level 15) |
| Sharp Claws
Sharp Claws Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY |
Refugee Splitpaw (Monk) | Hand to Hand | Atk Delay: 24 DMG: 7 WT: 3.5 Size: SMALL Class: MNK BST Race: ALL Combat Effect: Laceration (Req Level 15) |
| Sharpshooter's Bandana
Sharpshooter's Bandana Slot: HEAD |
Splitpaw Sharpshooter | Head | AC: 3 STR: +3 DEX: +3 WT: 0.3 Size: SMALL Class: WAR RNG DRU MNK ROG BST BER Race: ALL |
| Spiked Buckler
Spiked Buckler Slot: SECONDARY |
Mannan of the Sabertooth | Secondary | AC: 10 DEX: +2 SV Fire: +5 SV Cold: +5 WT: 8.0 Size: SMALL Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD DRU BRD ROG SHM Race: ALL |
| Spiked Collar
Spiked Collar Slot: NECK |
a gnoll commander, an elite gnoll guard, Mannan of the Sabertooth | Neck | AC: 3 STR: +3 WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL Class: ALL except NEC WIZ MAG ENC Race: ALL |
| Studded Leather Collar
Studded Leather Collar Slot: NECK |
a gnoll, an elite gnoll guard | Neck | AC: 3 STR: +1 STA: +1 WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL Class: ALL except NEC WIZ MAG ENC Race: ALL |
| Vagrant's Tunic
Vagrant's Tunic Slot: CHEST |
Socho Darkpaw | Chest | AC: 8 HP: +5 WIS: +4 SV Cold: +10 WT: 5.5 Size: TINY Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD DRU MNK BRD ROG SHM BST BER Race: ALL Focus Effect: Mana Preservation I |
| Well Worn Boots
Well Worn Boots AC: 6 |
Splitpaw Explorer | Feet | AC: 6 End: +5 WIS: +3 WT: 3.0 Size: SMALL Class: DRU MNK SHM BST Race: ALL |
| Wicked Sallet
Wicked Sallet Slot: HEAD |
Lord Elgnub (rare drop) | Head | AC: 10 STR: +3 STA: +3 INT: +2 WT: 3.5 Size: SMALL Class: SHD Race: ALL |
| Wooden Totem
Wooden Totem Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY |
a gnoll shaman, the gnoll high shaman | Primary, Secondary | MANA: +10 WT: 0.8 Size: SMALL Class: CLR DRU BRD SHM Race: ALL |






































