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Expeditions,
War Stories &
Culture
“Oh good, you’re Vikstone, right? We need your help up north at Fizzcrank Airstrip, like yesterday! The magnataur, and the Scourge… and the pumping station!
It’s madness I tell you, madness!
You’ve got to head up there and talk to old man Fullthrottle a.s.a.p.!”
-Airman Skyhopper
Turn In: Fizzcrank Fullthrottle, Fizzcrank Airstrip [57, 18] (upper floor, take the elevator)
Objective: Speak with Fizzcrank Fullthrottle at Fizzcrank Airstrip
Quick Facts
Prerequisites
This quest is not immediately available when you arrive in Borean Tundra.
Quest Text
“Oh good, you’re [name], right? We need your help up north at Fizzcrank Airstrip, like yesterday! The magnataur, and the Scourge… and the pumping station! It’s madness I tell you, madness! You’ve got to head up there and talk to old man Fullthrottle a.s.a.p.!”
Upon completion, Fizzcrank responds: “I see that Skyhopper finally got around to sending help. And none too soon I might add! Welcome, brother, we need your help badly!”
Finding Fizzcrank Fullthrottle
Fizzcrank Airstrip is in the northern part of Borean Tundra, northwest of Valiance Keep. Fizzcrank Fullthrottle is located inside the inn building at approximately [57, 18].
Important: He’s on the upper floor. Take the small elevator inside the building to reach him.
Quest Chain Preview
This quest begins a significant chain involving the Mechagnomes and Gearmaster Mechazod, a titan-created construct who believes gnomes are “flawed” mechagnomes corrupted by the Curse of Flesh.
Chain progression:
Reward Note: The Gearmaster quest at the end of this chain offers a choice of four blue items, including feral tanking legs for Druids.
Area Warning
The Fizzcrank Airstrip area can be frustrating and difficult to move without aggroing a mob. The constant stream of hostile mechagnomes and other enemies means mounting up for travel is difficult. Plan accordingly.
Explore Borean Tundra’s hidden easter eggs, lore mysteries, and connections across Warcraft history in Vikstone’s Borean Tundra Chronicles, along with the complete quest storyline.
Phase1
Binds when picked
Two-Hands Sword
605 - 1,010 Damage Speed 3.60
(224.3 damage per second)
+283 Strength
+596 Critical Strike
Durability 85 / 85
Requires level 110 to 120 120
Sell Price:
64
64
8
Phase2
Binds when picked
Ranged Bow
572 - 774 Damage Speed 3.00
(224.3 damage per second)
+320 Agility
+576 Critical Strike
Durability 85 / 85
Requires level 110 to 120 120
Sell Price:
62
12
73
You will be able to choose one of these rewards:
You will receive:
Upon completion of this quest you will gain:
Phase3
Binds when picked
132 Armor
+26 Intellect
Durability 25 / 25
Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 53.
Equip: Increases spell power by 40.
Sell Price:
2
20
Phase4
Binds when picked up
563 Armor
+298 [Agility or Intellect]
+607 Stamina
Durability 85 / 85
Requires level 110 to 120 120
Sell Price:
36
60
Vikstone's War JournalAirman Skyhopper caught me near Valiance Keep. “We need your help up north at Fizzcrank Airstrip, like yesterday! The magnataur, and the Scourge… and the pumping station! It’s madness I tell you, madness!” He pointed
north. “You’ve got to head up there and talk to old man Fullthrottle a.s.a.p.!”
Magnataur, Scourge, and a pumping station. Whatever was happening at the airstrip, the gnomes couldn’t handle it alone.
Found Fizzcrank Fullthrottle coordinating chaos from the center of his outpost. He looked up as I approached, relief plain on his face.
“I see that Skyhopper finally got around to sending help. And none too soon I might add!” He pointed at the perimeter, where gnomish rifles cracked against distant shapes. “Welcome, brother. We need your help badly.”
Fullthrottle did not open with the magnataur or the Scourge, he opened with a story about The Mechagnomes, and it was stranger than either of the things actually attacking him.
![The NPC can be found at [57.19] on the second floor of a building in the specified area.](https://gamertribute.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Distress-Call-Map.jpg)
