Guide: The Severed Threads Faction in The War Within

20 Oct 2024

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Intro

At the launch of The War Within, adventurers are introduced to four new renown factions—one for each of the major zones in Kaz Algar. By building reputation with these factions, players can unlock numerous rewards, including cosmetic items, gear, profession recipes, and even new open-world activities. This guide will focus on one such faction: The Severed Threads, located in Az-Kahet.

Faction Overview:The turbulent reign of Queen Ansu’rek has sparked resistance. The Severed Threads operate in the shadows, aiming to overthrow the queen’s rule from within. This faction is divided into three sub-leaders, each with a distinct role:

General Anub’azal – Once the most respected general of Az-Kahet, he was replaced by one of the queen’s ascended. He now seeks vengeance.
Vizier Nizrek – As Queen Ansu’rek’s most trusted advisor, Nizrek secretly works to dismantle her reign from within.
Weaver Arach’nai – Once the queen’s royal spinster, she now watches her former home closely, using spies and her network to undermine Ansu’rek.

Key Information

The Severed Threads is one of the main renown factions in Kaz Algar, located in Az-Kahet, with its base of operations in the Widow’s Lair. The faction is essentially divided into 3 sub-factions, which makes interactions a bit more complex but also yields greater rewards.

The faction has 25 levels of renown, each requiring 2,500 reputation points, and an infinite number of Exemplar Reputation levels, each needing 7,500 points. Reputation with this faction is shared across all characters in your party.
Unlike other renown factions in Kaz Algar, players cannot directly increase their reputation with the Severed Threads itself. Instead, they build notoriety with its 3 leaders — the General, the Vizier, and the Weaver — each of whom has 9 ranks requiring 2,500 reputation points. As players improve their relationships with a leader, they also gain the equivalent reputation with the Severed Threads.
Once a week, players can form a pact with a chosen leader at Lady Vinazian in the Widow’s Lair. This connection lasts until the next weekly reset and cannot be changed. The pact applies to all characters in your party. After forming the alliance, new world quests appear in Az-Kahet that grant reputation with the selected leader, and players can also complete a weekly quest such as “Eyes of the Widow,” “Blade of the General,” or “Hand of the Vizier” for special rewards. To establish this bond, the character must be level 80.
You can track your current faction reputation progress on the factions tab (default key U) or in the Kaz Algar summary (icon on the mini-map). Rewards and bonuses from the leaders can be viewed at Anub’okki (The General), Tulumun (The Vizier), or Bobbin (Widow) in the Widow’s Lair.
Reputation can be earned by completing one-time main campaign quests, side stories, world quests, defeating rare enemies, gathering treasures, and several other methods. Rewards for increasing reputation include mounts, pets, toys, titles, decorative items, valuable gear, profession recipes, expedition keys, item enhancement currencies, and other useful items.

Progression and Rewards

By developing reputation, players unlock a variety of rewards, including mounts, pets, toys, titles, cosmetic items, and useful gear. The Severed Threads offer many ways to earn reputation:

Main campaign quests: 2,500 points per chapter (one-time rewards)
Side story quests: 500 points per full story (one-time rewards)
World quests: 50 points for regular, 250 points for rare quests
Defeating rare creatures: 150 points (weekly)
Discovering treasures: 150 points (one-time rewards)
Collecting artifacts: 250 points per artifact (one-time rewards)
Dungeon quests: 1,500 points (weekly)
War Mode quests: 250 points (weekly)
PvP quests: 100 points (weekly)

Reputation Development Tips

Use bonuses from special events like Hallow’s End, Darkmoon Faire, and World of Warcraft Anniversary to boost reputation gains.
Craft contracts with inscription to earn additional reputation for world quests in Kaz Algar.

Rewards of the Severed Threads Faction

As you progress in reputation with the Severed Threads faction in The War Within, players will unlock a range of rewards, including decorative items, equipment at levels 541, 571, 584, and 597, a Restored Chest Key to open additional chests during excursions, crafting recipes, two mounts, one pet, one toy, a special title, and various currencies to enhance equipment. Below is a table outlining the main rewards available at different levels of renown with the faction.

Renown Rewards

Renown Level	Rewards
1	Uniting Severed Threads: You begin gaining reputation with the Severed Threads.
2	All That Glitter I: You can now purchase a level 541 ring for level 78 characters from Lady Vinazian in the Widow’s Lair. Additionally, you gain access to Kedge traders in Az-Kahet.
3	For What Glimmers in Shadow: Weekly pacts are now available, granting access to abilities and events in Az-Kahet (level 80 required).
4	Nerubian Training: You can now acquire crafting recipes, including Venom-Soaked Oil and the Severed Threads contract. Formula: Oil of Deep Toxins Recipe: Algari Alchemist Stone Technique: Contract: The Severed Threads
5	Thread-bearer’s Cloak: You can purchase a decorative cloak from Lady Vinazian.
6	All That Glitters II: A level 571 Nerubian Feromone Secreter can be bought from Lady Vinazian.
7	Valorstones: Earn Valor Stones and Torn Crests of the Harbinger, allowing for item level upgrades.
8	Bazaar of Wonders: Exchange 800 Resonator Crystals for 100 Kedgies at Kamuko in the Widow’s Lair.
9	Weathered Harbinger Crests earned: Gain 15 Torn Crests for upgrades. Also, receive a Soiled Gem for a decorative set from Osidion in Dornogal.
10	Large Pouch of Kedgies: Collect a large pouch of Kedgies and the Severed Threads tabard.
11	All That Glitters III: Purchase a veteran-level 584 Nerubian Feromone Secreter from Lady Vinazian.
12	Carved Crests: Earn 15 Carved Crests for item upgrades.
13	Restored Chest Key: Collect a restored key to open additional chests during excursions.
14	Market Takeover: Exchange 400 Resonator Crystals for 100 Kedgies.
15	Through Hoops: Unlock the Hop-Hop pet from Lady Vinazian.
16	Thread-bearer’s Pauldrons: Purchase decorative pauldrons.
17	Arachnoserum: Buy the Arachnoserum toy.
18	Carved Crests: Earn 15 Carved Crests and an overflowing pouch of Kedgies.
19	All That Glitters IV: Buy a champion-level 597 Nerubian Feromone Secreter.
20	Earth-Encrusted Gem: Exchange for a decorative set.
21	Market Takeover II: Exchange 100 Resonator Crystals for 100 Kedgies.
22	Overflowing Pouch of Kedgies: Collect an overflowing pouch of Kedgies and Valor Stones for gear upgrades.
23	Deeper Still I: Unlock the Wrathful Wormgnasher mount.
24	Hero’s Reward: Collect an Enchanted Runic Crest of the Harbinger to upgrade items up to level 606.
25	Threads of the Conspiracy: Earn the title “Thread-bearer,” symbolizing your friendship with the Severed Threads.

In addition to these rewards, players can unlock various bonuses for the open world in Az-Kahet, mounts, toys, titles, and other goodies by building reputation with the leaders of the Severed Threads.

Leader Reputation Rewards

Reputation	The General	The Vizier	The Weaver
Stranger	–	–	–
Acquaintance	Ability: Heavy Ordnance	Ability: Unstable Concoction	Ability: Woven Cocoon
Crony	Treasures: Forgotten Memorials	Treasures: Kaheti Excavations	Treasures: Weave-Rat Caches
Accomplice	The General’s Order	The Vizier’s Entreaty	The Weaver’s Request
Collaborator	World Buff: General’s Phalanx	World Buff: Vizier’s Savvy	World Buff: Weaver’s Tutelage
Accessory	Notoriety Pays Off	Notoriety Pays Off	Notoriety Pays Off
Abettor	World Buff: General’s Bulwark The General’s Conviction	World Buff: Vizier’s Supremacy The Vizier’s Resolve	World Buff: Weaver’s Prodigy The Weaver’s Legacy
Conspirator	Mount: Heritage Undercrawler	Mount: Royal Court Undercrawler	Mount: Widow’s Undercrawler
Mastermind	Title: Anub Crypt Lord’s Severed Thread	Title: Hand of the Vizier Executor’s Severed Thread	Title: Silksinger Spymaster’s Severed Thread

Quartermaster Goods

The main quartermaster for the Severed Threads faction is Lady Vinazian, located in the Widow’s Lair at coordinates 55.3, 41.2. Most of her goods are sold for Kedgies, a special currency obtained from various activities in Az-Kahet or by trading in Resonator Crystals. Crafted items, on the other hand, require Crafter’s Insight from the profession system. Below is a full list of items she offers along with their prices.

Lady Vinazian’s Goods

Item	Description	#	Price
Unsevered Thread	541 level ring	2	85 Kej
Formula: Oil of Deep Toxins	Enchanting recipe	4	150 Artisan’s Acuity
Recipe: Algari Alchemist Stone	Alchemy recipe	4	150 Artisan’s Acuity
Technique: Severed Threads Contract	Inscription recipe	4	150 Artisan’s Acuity
Thread-bearer’s Cloak	Decorative cloak	5	565 Kej
Nerubian Pheromone Secreter	571-level accessory	6	900 Kej
Nerubian Pheromone Secreter (Veteran)	584-level accessory	11	900 Kej
Jump Jump	Pet	15	2250 Kej
Thread-bearer’s Pauldrons	Decorative pauldrons	16	1125 Kej
Arachnoserum	Toy	17	1750 Kej
Nerubian Pheromone Secreter	597-level accessory	19	900 Kej
Ferocious Jawcrawler	Mount	22	2815 Kej
Aquamarine Swarmite	Mount	23	3940 Kej

Leader-Specific Goods

The faction leaders’ items are sold by Supplier Yamas in the Widow’s Lair and are also priced in Kedgies:

Reputation	Price	The General	The Vizier	The Weaver
Stranger	–	–	–	–
Acquaintance	25	Rumor Map	Rumor Map	Rumor Map
Crony	25-1100	Venom Dahn’s Webscrub General’s Expertise	Venom Dahn’s Webscrub General’s Expertise	Venom Dahn’s Webscrub General’s Expertise
Accomplice	50	General’s Insight	Vizier’s Influence	Weaver’s Facade
Collaborator	500-125	Weaver’s Lair Profession Table, Rumor Map Bundle	Weaver’s Lair Profession Table, Rumor Map Bundle	Weaver’s Lair Profession Table, Rumor Map Bundle
Accessory	125	Treasure Map Bundle	Treasure Map Bundle	Treasure Map Bundle
Abettor	–	–	–	–
Conspirator	2020	Heritage Undercrawler	Royal Court Undercrawler	Widow’s Undercrawler
Mastermind	3000	Notorious Thread’s Hearthstone, Crypt Lord’s Severed Thread, Queen’s Pheromone	Notorious Thread’s Hearthstone, Executor’s Severed Thread, Queen’s Pheromone	Notorious Thread’s Hearthstone, Spymaster’s Severed Thread, Queen’s Pheromone

By working with the Severed Threads faction and its leaders, you can acquire powerful gear, useful crafting materials, mounts, pets, and more.

Conclusion and FAQ

The Severed Threads faction in The War Within provides a rich progression system filled with rewards and challenges. Whether you’re working on reputation with General Anub’azal, Vizier Nizrek, or Widow Arach’nai, the variety of tasks and bonuses will keep players engaged. For those looking to optimize their progression, world quests, weekly dungeons, and special events offer the best path forward.

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FAQ

How do I earn reputation with The Severed Threads faction?
Reputation is earned indirectly by developing infamy with the faction’s three leaders—General, Vizier, and Widow—through quests, world events, and dungeons.

What rewards can I earn from The Severed Threads?
Players can unlock mounts, pets, titles, gear, cosmetic items, and more by progressing through the faction’s renown levels.

How does the weekly pact system work?
Players can form a weekly pact with one of the faction’s leaders, unlocking special world quests and weekly missions tied to that leader.

Can I develop reputation with all three leaders at the same time?
No, you can only form a pact with one leader per week, but all leaders contribute to the main faction renown.

What’s the fastest way to level my reputation with The Severed Threads?
Participating in world quests, weekly dungeon runs, and defeating rare creatures are the best ways to efficiently level your reputation.