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Quest

The Hidden Key

Stranglethorn Vale · available from level 30

Level 37AllianceClassic data (CMaNGOS) – not verified in Forever

How to do it

  1. Get it fromBookie Herod's Recordsin Stranglethorn Vale (44, 9)
  2. DoGet Small Brass Key
  3. Turn in toBookie Herod's Strongboxin Stranglethorn Vale (50, 8)

Objectives

Use the Small Brass Key to open Bookie Herod's Strongbox.

Where

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Map of Stranglethorn Vale

Stranglethorn ValeClassic data (CMaNGOS) – not verified in Forever

Stranglethorn Vale

Map of Stranglethorn Vale

Rewards

Experience
1,400 XPClassic formula, at most 5 levels above the quest
Reputation
+75 Stormwind

Chain · Part 3 of 6

  1. Jungle Secrets33
  2. Bookie Herod35
  3. The Hidden Key37
  4. The Spy Revealed!37
  5. Patrol Schedules37
  6. Report to Doren37
Full quest text

Description

Although no mention of Private Thorsen is found in these records, hidden within the binding of one of Herod's ledger books is a small, brass key.

And after further study of his notes, a few references to a "secure strongbox" are contained among various papers. The box is somewhere within the Stockpile - the cavern complex at the back of Kurzen's Compound.

If this secure strongbox is found, and the small brass key can open it, then perhaps the mystery behind Thorsen's detection will be revealed.

When you return

The strongbox is bound in bronze, very sturdy, and very heavy.

On completion

Opening the strongbox, it's clear that this is where Herod keeps his more valuable coins and items.