Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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The Cipher of Damnation is a required step in the Tempest Keep (The Eye) attunement questline in TBC Classic.

In this guide, I walk you through the full Shadowmoon Valley quest chain, including all three fragments, rewards, and how it leads directly into the Trials of the Naaru quests to obtain The Tempest Key.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 The Cipher of Damnation Quest Guide Intro
00:29 The Hand of Gul'dan Quest
00:45 Enraged Spirits Quests
01:05 Oronok Torn-Heart
01:16 I Was A Lot Of Things... Quest
01:45 A Lesson Learned Quest
01:53 Truth and History
02:26 Grom'tor, Son of Oronok - First Fragment
02:54 Ar'tor, Son of Oronok - Second Fragment
03:19 Borak, Son of Oronok - Third Fragment
04:09 Borak's Charge
04:29 The Cipher of Damnation - Cyrukh the Firelord
05:16 Letter from Khadgar
05:30 Trial of the Naaru: Mercy, Strength, Tenacity
06:01 Trial of the Naaru: Magtheridon
06:08 The Tempest Key + Phoenix-fire Band
06:17 Wrap-up

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📌 Tempest Keep Attunement Path:
1. Cipher of Damnation (this guide)
2. Speak to Khadgar → A'dal
3. Complete Trials of the Naaru (Heroic dungeons)
4. Defeat Magtheridon
5. Unlock Tempest Keep: The Eye
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