Rite of Strength
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The subject of this article was removed from World of Warcraft in patch 4.0.3a.
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 Rite of Strength | |
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| Level | 4 (Requires 2) |
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| Experience | 450 |
| Reputation | +350 Thunder Bluff |
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Contents
Objectives
Kill Bristlebacks in Brambleblade Ravine and bring 12 Bristleback Belts to Chief Hawkwind in Camp Narache.
[Bristleback Belt] (12)
Description
The Rites of the Earthmother are the steps a young tauren needs to take to gain respect in Thunder Bluff.
First you must pass the Rite of Strength. In this test you must prove your bravery by slaying enemies of the tribe.
Bristlebacks of Brambleblade Ravine to the east are encroaching on our tribal lands. They ambush our hunting parties and steal from the village by dark.
Show your valor by slaying these villains and return to the Chief in Camp Narache with their belts as proof of your deeds.
Progress
Have you completed the Rite of Strength, <name>? I require proof of your valor against the enemy of our tribe, the Bristlebacks.
Completion
You have passed the first test of the Rites of the Earthmother. The tribe will be proud.
Rewards
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[Rock Mace] | 
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[Stone Tomahawk] |
Gains
- 450 experience (or 2
70
at max level) - 350 reputation with Thunder Bluff
Progression
[2] A Humble Task- [3] A Humble Task
- [3] Rites of the Earthmother
- [4] Rite of Strength
- [5] Rites of the Earthmother
- [6] Rite of Vision
- [7] Rite of Vision
- [7] Rite of Vision
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[10] Rite of Wisdom - [10] Journey into Thunder Bluff
- [14] Rites of the Earthmother
Patch changes
Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Removed. 
Patch 1.7.0 (2005-09-22): The level 5 quests had the ranged weapon removed from their reward options. This was done to make sure hunters upgrade their melee damage in the levels before obtaining a pet.
