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Series

1.	A Personal Summons
2.	The Eye of the Storm
3.	Hero's Call: Vashj'ir! To the Depths
4.	Call of Duty
5.	Sea Legs
6.	Pay It Forward
7.	Rest For the Weary

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Comment by deathtyriel

The ship comes in on the dock where the ship to borean normally comes since your phased as soon you accept the quest.
You need to wait on the roleplay event before the ship comes in.

Comment by Abelfpaly

O_O Call of Duty? :D:D:D

Comment by saruu

...
The word "Call of Duty" has been used since the video game series...

Comment by paddymew

Mercenary vessels? If I know Azeroth's humans right, they'll burn it as soon as we arrive in Kelp'thar...

Comment by Nees

So, I just went onto the ship, and ended up next to the NPC which is supposed to end the quest for me. But the quest didn't complete. Bug?

Comment by Tandeme

The boat you want has red and black sails. Just wait there until you see it.

Comment by 579648

Make sure when you're on the boat en route that you are not flying. If you are, you might not sink with the boat and ride it back to Stormwind feeling quite silly.

Comment by 290733

When you accept this quest, you will be in phase.
You must no go to the end of dock, and wait. Soldiers will arrive and whole scene will take place - they will be talking about dragon attack etc.
Finally after some time ship will arrive. Then you will travel to Vashjir - without any loading screen.
At the destination - an underwater creature with tentacles will attack ship and kick you off it into water. At the end Erunak will rescue you - now story continues.

Comment by Zenero

If you don't complete this quest, you'll remain phased. Quests like Rallying the Fleet (part of the Twilight Highlands entry quests) cannot be completed while you have Call of Duty in your quest log.

Comment by 557724

This quest is bugged. The soldiers line up and get stuck at the end of the dock and never actually make it onto the boat. Then the sea monster doesn't show up once the boat stalls. Way to go Blizzard, can't even make the intro quest to the new zone work...

Comment by 102628

Make sure you take the ~~boat~~ dock that normally goes to Northrend! I kept flying around looking for a new dock both in beta and in live lol. EDIT: I meant to say dock, not boat. I know it is not the same boat.

Comment by Moonawen

I completed the quest but I still need to find out how to deliver it. I sit next to the question mark, but no npc yis there

Comment by Milowen

When you take this quest, you are phased in the Stormwind Harbor.
You will not ba able to see the boats that normally go to Northrend or to Rut'theran.
So if you don't plan to go straigth to Vashj'ir, don't take the quest.

Comment by missbenedict

so i accepted this quest and sat on the dock for like 20 minutes... you've got to be &*!@ting me...

Comment by 128655

You can actually complete the quest without waiting for the mercenary ship. I grew bored of waiting for the ship on the Stormwind docks, so I decided to fly there myself. You can make the flight without dying of fatigue, at least with a 310% + 20% Flying speed.

The objective is completed once you touch the water in the coordinates where the ship would normally be attacked by a underwater creature. After that you can continue to Erunak Stonespeaker to complete the quest.

Comment by 123042

Many dialogs in this event are voiced, I do enjoy them :)

Stormwind Recruit says: Why must we ride to battle on a mercenary ship? Used to be that we'd kill pirates as soon as look at them.
Stormwind Soldier says: See those ships in dock?
Stormwind Soldier says: They're the only ones that have returned from battle, and they're being repaired.
Stormwind Soldier says: I don't like it either, but it boils down to this...
Stormwind Soldier says: We pay the mercs to get us out there, or our troops get no reinforcements.
Stormwind Recruit says: That makes sense, I suppose. Just doesn't feel right...
Stormwind Soldier says: Welcome to the military, recruit.
------
Stormwind Recruit says: Earthquakes every other day, a crazy dragon tearing up the world, what's next?
Stormwind Soldier says: Put all of that out of your head, recruit.
Stormwind Soldier says: I've been fightin' Horde for ten years now, and I've never seen it worse than this.
Stormwind Soldier says: Just stay focused on the battle in front of us, or you won't live to worry about the rest.
Stormwind Recruit says: Yessir.
------
Stormwind Soldier says: I stopped by the park district on my way here. There's nothing left of it...
Stormwind Soldier says: Aye. I was here when the dragon attacked.
Stormwind Soldier says: He could've destroyed the entire city if he willed it. We were powerless to stop him.
Stormwind Soldier says: What drove him off, then?
Stormwind Soldier says: No idea. It made no sense...
Stormwind Soldier says: He flew in, torched the park, then just flew off.
Stormwind Soldier says: If you ask me, the beast is insane.
------
Stormwind Soldier says: I think I can just make it out from here. Right on the edge of the horizon.
Stormwind Recruit says: Make what out, exactly?
Stormwind Soldier says: The new island - just surfaced after the last earthquakes.
Stormwind Soldier says: It's what we're fighting for. On this front, at least.
Stormwind Recruit says: Have you been there?
Stormwind Soldier says: This'll be my third time now.
Stormwind Soldier says: Toughest fighting I've seen...
Stormwind Soldier says: We lose that island to the Horde and Stormwind's as good as gone... and they know it.
Captain Taylor says: That's enough, soldier.
Captain Taylor says: Now get your minds right! We'll be killing orcs within the hour.
Stormwind Recruit says: Yeah, I... I think I can see it too.
------
Captain Taylor yells: Listen up! Our transport should be here momentarily.
Captain Taylor yells: Fall in!
Captain Taylor yells: Alright, men! Move out!
<soldiers line up and get onto the ship.>

Mack Fearsen yells: Come aboard, now. Step right up!
Mack Fearsen yells: Cap'n Samir is navigatin' this here ship non-stop to that there ocean over yonder...
Mack Fearsen yells: ...where we'll commence to assistin' the Alliance in their little skirmish with them Horde fellers.
Mack Fearsen yells: Easy money! Commission's to be dispersed evenly among any and all survivors!

Budd yells: Ahoy!
Budd yells: I'm saaaailing!
Mack Fearsen says: Don't pay Budd no nevermind... poor fella's got a few screws missin'.
Budd says: Out on a boat... way far away from the dock...
Budd says: Into the wind with the sky and everything...
Budd says: Oooh... shiny!
<Budd jumps off the ship.>
Adarrah yells: Budd! Noooo!
Mack Fearsen says: Aww, Budd. Now what'd ya go an' do that for?

Captain Taylor says: Civilians...
Captain Taylor yells: Fall in, men!
Captain Taylor says: That island on the horizon is our destination.
Captain Taylor says: It's where we will do our duty, for our king, for Stormwind and for her people...
Captain Taylor says: Every orc you slay today will bring honor to them, and to every soldier who has come before you.
Captain Taylor says: Hellscream has sent his best to take this island. We shall see to it that none return home...
Captain Taylor says: Today Hellscream shall learn the lesson that Thrall failed to teach him...
Captain Taylor says: Stormwind shall never fall!
Captain Taylor says: Now make ready, for soon we'll be ashore.

Adarrah yells: Captain! Shipwreck off the starboard bow! There appear to be survivors!
Mack Fearsen says: What the... ?
<a kraken appears and people scream.>
<the ship sinks, so do you.>
<you are being attacked by nagas...>
Erunak Stonespeaker says: To the depths with you, beast!
Erunak Stonespeaker says: Hold on, human!
<you lose your consciousness.>
<you wake up and find yourself in a shipwreck.>
Erunak Stonespeaker says: Relax, friend. You have not passed away... yet. Sadly, these others cannot say the same.

Comment by Lysergicius

Pleeeease Blizz, make Mack Fearson attackable!

Comment by Luketh

Pretty sure one of the soldiers is voiced by James Earl Jones.

Comment by 267801

Kelp'thar Forest initial quest chain, Alliance version

1. Call of Duty (ride the ship)
1. Sea Legs (gather 3+1 objects)
1. Pay It Forward (rescue 6 soldiers)
1. Rest For the Weary (go to Taylor)

Buy Us Some Time (kill 8 nagas) Traveling on Our Stomachs (get 8 crab meats)
To Arms! (gather 4*4 items) Stormwind Elite Aquatic and Land Forces (gather 6 items)

2. On Our Own Terms (go to Taylor)
2. All or Nothing ("defend" and get captured)

Shallow's End quest chain begins
Better Late Than Dead

Comment by 152825

Looooooooooooooooooong! :O

Comment by Felidire

I'm thhsailing! :D

I just about pissed myself laughing. xD

Comment by 330315

And if you don't have 310% flying, how do you get back there? I accidentally hit my hearth and went back to SW.

Comment by 763212

If you look around the ship right when the kraken appears, one of the Stormwind Recruits is puking. What a wimp.

Comment by 230552

Essentially, because of the world being at war, garrosh decides to add a modern twist to his warfare plans, and sends you on a black operation.

Comment by 566165

Just a small reminder - wait for as long as it takes. I waited for 5-10 minutes, reading comments here and nothing happened. I thought I was bugged or something.
THEN, soldiers came to me on the dock.

So, patience is indeed a virtue :D

Comment by gardenbearz

It is the longest dock which is the Northernmost one. Yes takes 4ever for boat to get there...confirmed lol

Comment by hucksbabe

Go to the dock that takes you to Borean Tundra. Wait there after the cut scene for about 2-4 minutes. The boat will come.

Comment by 743862

Having this Quest in your log will prevent the Northrend ship from coming now. So if you're looking to go to Northrend you must drop this quest before the boat will appear.

Comment by Whiterock

In order to getPay Attention! you must completeGirding Our Loins before acceptingHelm's Deep.
Better Late Than Dead andThe Abyssal Ride are NOT needed to takeGimme Shelter! and followups, however that would make you unable to getGood Deed Left Undone.
Lady La-La's Necklace have 0% drop chance beforeOphidophobia done and 100% after, however anyone can share you this quest as long as you are 80+lvl.
Anyone can takeVengeful Heart and do it's followups as long as they are 80+lvl. Quests above are NOT needed for it.

<<Feedback here, please>>

Comment by megwow

It takes forever.....I must have just gotten there when it left or something. BUT the ending made it worth the wait!

Comment by gremlin283

Nice "What About Bob?" reference there roflmao

Comment by 82362

Just make sure you're not standing on the merc boat on a flying mount. If you are the boat will pull out from under you, leaving you standing on a blank pocket above the water. Had to drop the quest and pick it up again when I did it. D:

Comment by wharris

Guide to Vash'jir Kelp'thar Forest Alliance Quests:

Optional Pre-quests:
A Personal Summons and Eye of the Storm
Either Into the Abyss: or Hero's Call: Vashj'ir

Main chain:
Call of Duty
Sea Legs (At any time, kill a Slitherfin eel to start Once More, with Eeling)
Pay it Forward
Rest for the Weary
Buy Us Some Time & Travelling on Our Stomachs
(Be sure to kill a Sabreclaw Skitterer to get Crumpled Treasure Map which starts Kliklak's Craw)
To Arms! and Stormwind Elite Aquatic and Land Forces
On Our Own Terms
All or Nothing
Better Late than Dead
The Abyssal Ride
Good Deed Left Undone (optional)
Gimme Shelter! (also unlocks A Case of Crabs)
Ain't Too Proud to Beg
(which also unlocks A Girl's Best Friend and A Taste for Tail)
This is a convenient time to do The Horde's Hoard, which starts
from Tattered Treasure Map, dropped by Clacksnap Pincer

Next comes Can't Start a Fire Without a Spark

This allows for the optional quest Nerve Tonic, and the optional Bud Chain:

Around this time, kill Gilblin Collectors and hope
Lady La-La's necklace drops for Lady La-La's Medallion. There are conflicting reports of what quests are needed for the item to drop.
This is also a good time to kill Gilblingle for waterlogged journal which starts Blackfin's Booty.

The main chain continues:
Ophidophobia
A Desparate Plea
Undersea Sanctuary
Spelunking
Debriefing
Wake of Destruction
(also unlocks What? What? In My Gut...? and Decompression)
Come Hell or High Water (While in naga camp, pick up How Disarming)
The Warden's Time is auto-given when Come Hell or High Water auto-completes
Across the great Divide leads to the Shimmering Expanse chain.

Don't forget to group up or come back at 85 for
An Opened Can of Whoop Gnash

Comment by 853186

have 2 be a druid in Vashj'ir, aquatic form gives u the riding skill speed u have acquired, from the beginning! in my case with glyph and master riding +270 procent =)...

Comment by 881573

Accepting the quest instantly puts the player in a new phase in the harbor. Head to the dock that normally takes players to Borean Tundra. While in the new phase, the rest of the harbor NPCs disappear

Comment by samishii23

Suggestion: If you pick up this quest, and don't do it right away, adandon and re-accept.

Comment by 898498

Call of Duty "Black Ops"

Oce you recieve the quest go to the end of the Norhrend Deck , wait and watch the Story while they wait for the ship with Red and Black sails to come in. Get on Board.

Wait to the very end and the Giant Octypus Legs Grab the Ship. this ship is under water, The Quest completion is inside the sunken ship.

Comment by 898498

to get back to the island the hard way, swin or fly there. if you die the find your body and keep going.... :))

Comment by 873005

The boat never shows up on the ptr patch 4.3 ... Ive been waiting for at least 40mins and watched the npc conversations run through 5 or 6 times :( ... whats up with that? yes ive tried dropping and re-acquiring boat never shows up

Comment by 3325

This quest still takes 5+ minutes (10+ ? I lost track) to start, even with Cataclysm almost a year old. Just wait... and wait... and wait.... and the soldiers will eventually come down the dock to star the RP, which leads to the boat coming.

Comment by 917577

This quest is currently bugged. No comments from WoW Dev either.

Various solutions, but none that consistently work.

1> Try flying to the area. (either by your own mount or by Gryphon)
1a> Swim to the ? and complete.
1b> If you do get a ship and it despawns or glitches, don't ride it back.. Jump off and try step 1a above.
1c> Either port or hearth back and return to SW and try the ship again.

2> If you can't get the quest to work. Abandon. You won't be able to use the ships in SW until you do.

3> You can pick it up again from the recuiter at the begining of the dock if you need to.

Comment by crysanne

If the boat does not come for you, you can get there by flying from the western edge of Dun Morogh. I was able to reach Vashj'ir in 280% flight form with ease.

You will want to have some form of underwater breathing, however.

Comment by 917577

I was able to complete the quest by hopping a Gryphon from SW to Shimmering Strand and then mounting my gryphon and flying to the location. After waiting about 3 minutes I got a "Completed" message and the ? Appeared.

I flew down to the water, dismounted and swam to the bottom where the ship is. You have to enter the ship through doors on the deck of the capsized (Upside down) ship to turn in the quest. There is enough breath to do this provided you swin down and don't get distratcted by the Vashj"ir Raiders. I was right above the ? when I did this. The path down was clear at this point. To far off of this location and you will encounter the raiders. At lvl 80, they are pretty tuff and if you entounter more than 2 and are lvl 80 yourself you will die.

After turning it in, you get another quest, Sea Legs, where you gather 3 starfish and a counch shell that will get you a permanent spell that allows you to breath underwater in Vashj"ir.

There is enough breath to complete this one as the materials are near at hand and away from attackers. Of course, if other questors are nearby, the materials take a while to respawn so you will have to return to the ship to breath.

Comment by kspikes

The flight path was not open for me so I flew to the edge of Dun Morogh as suggested. It works with 150% flying just fine and the quest completed as I flew over the wreckage. Too bad this quest is busted, I liked being thrown around by a giant monster.

Comment by 752seb

1. for me whent he soldiers are walking down the dock the captain taylor dude isnt with them.

2. Also after all the dialouge, they wait a couple seconds and then respawn.

3. repeat steps 1 and 2

Comment by AndreynaPaladin

This quest is bugged as of the latest patch; the boat will not show up, and the NPCs will despawn after discussing boarding a mercenary vessel.

Here is a workaround... sadly, you won't see the great scene that happens once you board the boat... but if you fly to Vashjir (go via Ironforge or you might die of fatigue) and fly to where the quest would normally complete, you should complete it.

WoWhead is not allowing me to post a link to the picture of my map to show where to go, but the overturned boat is in the lower left corner of Seafarer's Tomb in Kelp'thar Forest.

Comment by 553695

quest is still bugged soldiers keep respawning and walking towards end of dock last part of text is when park is destroyed. other half of the RP event doesn't happen was bugged before 4.3 and still bugged as of current patch

Comment by denzildk

I think Blizzard's have done something wrong to this quest in the new pach, i've been standing, wating for the ship like an hour and it hasent arrived yet, i have also tried to set the graphix to ultra, not working either...

Comment by 360489

Currently, as per GM, this quest is incompletable. Supposedly it should be fixed soon.

Comment by shockwaver

Waited today through 5 rotations of their conversation. After "Stormwind Soldier says: If you ask me, the beast is insane.", they all disappear like phase out is ruined.
After that I flew out of there on my own. :P

Comment by 1UK45

Its not possible to complete as of 4.3.0, so i decided to fly here. I am paladin, with 150% mount, so i flew really slowly. I did not make it here (died of fatigue a moment before vash'jir), but when i released, my spirit was at GY in vash'jir. So i ressurrected and flyed to the place where i got credit for that quest.

So, it's possible to get there even with 150% mount.

Comment by 919614

Ok guys just to help all the guys out there who can't or couldn't complete the phase quest call of duty.
I personally flew to IF and from there to kelp' thar .But the thing is that the other phase quests such as all or nothing are bugged also ... so the best solution to that is to quest to hyjal for now....

Comment by Artaios

Until this gets fixed. Fly out from Kharanos to Vashj'ir (44,23) and swim straight down, under and in to the over turned ship to complete Call of Duty quest.

Comment by Artaios

Blizzard post:

Vashj'ir Quests:
We are aware of an issue with several Vashj'ir quests, including Call of Duty, All or Nothing, and Blood and Thunder!. Issues associated with these quests are being looked into and we hope to have resolution for them as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, we have no workaround.

Comment by 910787

Before 4.3 the buff was on my toon but now it does nto show up... I kept playing with it adding it and getting rid of it (quest) a lot of NPCs go away and come back... the boats jump too its so weird... Im trying a few things but looks like I'm gonna fly there too...

Comment by 56612

According to this post, the quest is now working. I just completed the quest to confirm. Good luck fellow adventurers.

Comment by BobthePally

I had the Call of Duty quest in my bag for quite a while. After abandoning it and retaking, the required NPC was there at the dock. Nothing happened for 5 mins but then the event started so it seems that it has been fixed.
Happy sailing!

Comment by 81653

I just did it... it's a story so you have to watch it unfold.

Comment by 926508

This quest has been fixed, all you have to do is walk down the dock and let them talk... for awhile and the boat arrives.

Comment by BurningFlame

Definitely fixed. You just have to wait right to the end of the pier and they should start talking right away. There shouldnt really be any waiting involved beyong you getting there and the convo starting between the soldier and the recruit that are on the right corner of the dock.

Comment by superwonderphil

you can fly there from dun'morogh with 150 flying

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Call of Duty

Ride the mercenary ship to battle.

	Ride the mercenary ship to Vashj'ir (1)

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Citizen!

As you may have heard, the Horde's attacking just offshore. The fighting's been fierce and relentless.

We need every able body out there repelling the enemy!

Report to the northernmost dock at once for transport to the battle.

Oh, and our official warships are... err, a bit late in their scheduled return. Don't worry though, we've commissioned mercenary vessels to serve in the meantime.

Hurry along now, <class>. Stormwind needs you!

Rewards

The following spell will be cast on you:

	Cancel Phase Binding

You will receive:

Gains

Upon completion of this quest you will gain:

250 reputation with The Earthen Ring

See if you've already completed this by typing:

/run print(C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(14482))

Call of Duty

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