WoW Forever Guardians of Hyjal Reputation Guide
The Guardians of Hyjal are the druids who hold the summit camp of Mount Hyjal, the endgame zone of WoW Forever. Their reputation decides how much crafted tier gear you can wear: the Rousing Seed Pod, sold at Revered, raises the limit from one piece to two. Their second vendor sells the recipes for that gear. Alliance and Horde can both earn the reputation.
Below, we list every quest that gives reputation with the Guardians, where the vendors stand and what they sell at each rank. We also say plainly what is still unknown ten days after launch, because one important part is: nobody has documented how to get from the quests to Revered.
Guardians of Hyjal at a Glance
| Detail | Guardians of Hyjal |
|---|---|
| Who they are | Druids who guard the mountain, a branch of the Cenarion Circle |
| Hub | The summit camp of Mount Hyjal, around 70, 51 |
| Vendors | Rhylin Stonethorn (70.6, 51.2) and the recipe vendor Aisarra Nightmeadow (71.0, 51.2) |
| Pays in | Gold, and Malleable Essence of Nature for the recipes |
| Requirement | Both factions. The quests are for levels 59 and 60 |
| Known reputation | 5 quests, 650 reputation |
| Best rewards | Rousing Seed Pod at Revered, Guardians of Hyjal Tabard at Exalted, crafted tier recipes |
The summit camp with the vendors and Tiala Whitemane (1), Jereman at the Cradle of Tranquility (2) and Ketharas (3)
The reputation scale is the usual one: 3,000 points from Neutral to Friendly, 6,000 more to Honored, 12,000 to Revered and 21,000 to Exalted. How to get into the zone is in our WoW Forever new zones guide.
Why the Guardians of Hyjal Matter
The Guardians matter for one reason: crafted tier gear. Every crafted tier piece carries the tag Unique-Equipped: Artisan's Tier (1), so you can wear only one. The Rousing Seed Pod from Rhylin Stonethorn raises that limit to two, which is enough for the first set bonus. It costs 10 gold and needs level 60 and Revered. Which set your class crafts is in our WoW Forever tier sets guide.
Guardians of Hyjal Rewards
Two vendors stand next to each other at the summit camp. Rhylin Stonethorn sells the faction goods for gold, and Aisarra Nightmeadow sells the recipes for Malleable Essence of Nature.
| Reward | Standing | Price | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leg recipes for crafted tier | Friendly, plus the quest Friendly Advice | 8 Malleable Essence of Nature | Sold by Aisarra Nightmeadow. One recipe per set, skill 300 in Leatherworking, Tailoring or Blacksmithing |
| Glove, shoulder and boot recipes | Higher standing and a specialization in that slot | 6 Malleable Essence of Nature each | Sold by Aisarra Nightmeadow. The tooltips do not name the standing |
| Rousing Seed Pod | Revered | 10 gold | Raises the limit of Artisan's Tier pieces you can wear to 2 |
| Guardians of Hyjal Tabard | Exalted | 25 gold | Tabard |
Malleable Essence of Nature comes only from disenchanting items from Hyjal Summit and the Barrow Deeps, so nobody can buy the recipes before the raids open on December 9. The reputation can be started now.
Guardians of Hyjal Quests
Five quests give reputation, and four of them belong to one chain. It starts with The Staff of the Mountain, which gives no reputation itself, and it is turned in to Tiala Whitemane at the summit camp (68.8, 50.4).
| Quest | Level | What you do | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paying Back the Pact | 59, elite | Use the Staff of the Mountain on 10 members of the Blackthorne Pact on the Summit of Eternity and kill them | 150 |
| Ve'han's Fall | 60, elite | Kill Ve'han Talongrasp at Nordrassil Lodge | 150, plus 150 with the Cenarion Circle |
| Challenger of the Gods | 60 | Take Ve'han's Research Notes from a bookshelf to Tiala Whitemane. Requires level 57 | 50 |
| Work Well Done | 60 | Report to Ketharas (73.2, 81.4). You choose one of five item level 61 rewards | 150 |
| Return to Jereman | 60 | Go back to Jereman at the Cradle of Tranquility (41.5, 45.3). The reward is a ring | 150 |
For Return to Jereman, you call Jereman with the crow statue on the bridge that you used earlier in the zone. Players report that the crow is missing on some layers. If it does not show up, change the layer and try again.
How to Reach Revered: What Is Not Known Yet
The five quests add up to 650 reputation. Revered is 21,000 points above Neutral. Wowhead lists no enemy that gives Guardians reputation, no repeatable quest and no turn-in, and the quest Friendly Advice from the recipe tooltips is not in its quest list for the zone. So the main source is either not recorded yet or not in the game yet. It may be tied to the two raids on the mountain, which open on December 9, but that is our guess, not a fact. We will update this guide as soon as players document it.
Tips for the Guardians of Hyjal Reputation
- Do the chain at 59 or 60 and bring a group. Two of its quests are marked elite, and Work Well Done pays an item level 61 reward that is still good before the raids.
- Level your profession before December. The tier recipes need skill 300, and the essence for them starts to drop on the first raid night. Our what to do at level 60 guide lists the rest of the preparation.
- Do the furbolg reputation on the same trip. The second faction of the mountain sells an 18-slot bag and level 60 weapons: see our Barkskin Burrow reputation guide.
- Start the mail quests at the same camp. The innkeeper of the summit camp gives a short chain with another 18-slot bag and a speed trinket: see our Top of the Post guide.
If you still need the levels for Mount Hyjal, our WoW Forever power leveling takes the character to 60 for you.
Guardians of Hyjal FAQ
These are the questions players ask most often about the Guardians.
What does the Rousing Seed Pod do?
It raises the number of Artisan's Tier pieces you can wear from one to two. Rhylin Stonethorn sells it for 10 gold at Revered with the Guardians of Hyjal, and it needs level 60.
How do you get reputation with the Guardians of Hyjal?
Five quests on Mount Hyjal give 650 reputation in total. No other source has been documented yet, so the way to Revered is still unknown.
Where is the Guardians of Hyjal quartermaster?
Rhylin Stonethorn stands at the summit camp of Mount Hyjal at 70.6, 51.2, and the recipe vendor Aisarra Nightmeadow is next to her at 71.0, 51.2.
Where does Malleable Essence of Nature come from?
From disenchanting items from Hyjal Summit and the Barrow Deeps. Both raids open on December 9, 2026.
Can both factions earn the Guardians of Hyjal reputation?
Yes. The faction is neutral, and its quests have no faction requirement.
Do you need Guardians of Hyjal reputation to enter the raids?
No attunement has been announced for Hyjal Summit or the Barrow Deeps. The reputation matters for crafted tier gear, not for entry.
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