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The first puzzle players encounter in the Cave of Consumption consists of two elemental barriers: a '''fire''' barrier, and a '''fel''' barrier.  By using a [http://www.wowhead.com/spell=28571 Major Fire Protection Potion], players are able to pass through the fire barrier unhindered.  Since fel magic is comprised of ''all'' schools of magic, the fel barrier can be bypassed by drinking the other 5 types of Major Protection Potions ([http://www.wowhead.com/spell=28575 Arcane], [http://www.wowhead.com/spell=28572 Frost], [http://www.wowhead.com/spell=28577 Holy], [http://www.wowhead.com/spell=28573 Nature], and [http://www.wowhead.com/spell=28576 Shadow]).
 
The first puzzle players encounter in the Cave of Consumption consists of two elemental barriers: a '''fire''' barrier, and a '''fel''' barrier.  By using a [http://www.wowhead.com/spell=28571 Major Fire Protection Potion], players are able to pass through the fire barrier unhindered.  Since fel magic is comprised of ''all'' schools of magic, the fel barrier can be bypassed by drinking the other 5 types of Major Protection Potions ([http://www.wowhead.com/spell=28575 Arcane], [http://www.wowhead.com/spell=28572 Frost], [http://www.wowhead.com/spell=28577 Holy], [http://www.wowhead.com/spell=28573 Nature], and [http://www.wowhead.com/spell=28576 Shadow]).
  
== Diligent Watcher ==
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=== Diligent Watcher ===
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[[File:SDH 2 Watcher.png|thumbnail|right|The Diligent Watcher standing guard]]
  
 
Beyond the elemental gates, there is a stone gargoyle named '''Diligent Watcher'''.  Attempting to cross its path, which the player must do to continue deeper into the cave, will instantly teleport the player outside of the cave.
 
Beyond the elemental gates, there is a stone gargoyle named '''Diligent Watcher'''.  Attempting to cross its path, which the player must do to continue deeper into the cave, will instantly teleport the player outside of the cave.
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However, if the player is in skeleton form, obtained by consuming a [http://www.wowhead.com/item=8529 Noggenfogger Elixir], they will be able to pass by the gargoyle.  The predominant theory is that the gargoyle can only detect living beings, and while in skeleton form, the player is not technically "alive".

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Sun Darter Hatchling
Completed on 2017-06-16
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The Sun Darter Hatchling is a secret pet hidden in World of Warcraft, in the back of a mysterious cavern.
Type [[List_of_Investigations#Official|Official]]
Creator Blizzard Entertainment
Discovered 2017-06-16
Completed 2017-06-16

Most of the information on this wiki page was taken from this guide, written by Super.

Main Page > List of Investigations > Sun Darter Hatchling

The Sun Darter Hatchling is a secret pet hidden in World of Warcraft, made by Blizzard Entertainment. The Hatchling is found at the back of the Cavern of Consumption, which contains several puzzles. Failing one of these puzzles will either impede your progress, or reset your progress outright, so make sure to follow this guide diligently!

The primary solving hub for this puzzle was the WoW General Secret Finding Discord.

Required Items

In order to solve all the puzzles in the Cavern of Consumption, players require several consumable items. Here is the complete list:

Item Quantity
Major Fire Protection Potion 1
Major Arcane Protection Potion 1
Major Frost Protection Potion 1
Major Holy Protection Potion 1
Major Nature Protection Potion 1
Major Shadow Protection Potion 1
Noggenfogger Elixir 10
Scotty's Lucky Coin 1
Dire Brew 1
Ethereal Oil 1
Gordok Ogre Suit 1
Winterfall Firewater 1
Pygmy Oil 10
Perky Pug (Battle Pet) 1
"Little Princess" Costume 1
Scroll of Intellect 1

Cave of Consumption

On June 16, 2017, the Cave of Consumption was discovered along the north coast of Winterspring, at coordinates (57, 16). Upon entering the cave, players are immediately confronted with the first puzzle.

The entrance to the Cave of Consumption, at coordinates (57, 16) in Winterspring

Elemental Gates

The elemental barriers of fire and fel

The first puzzle players encounter in the Cave of Consumption consists of two elemental barriers: a fire barrier, and a fel barrier. By using a Major Fire Protection Potion, players are able to pass through the fire barrier unhindered. Since fel magic is comprised of all schools of magic, the fel barrier can be bypassed by drinking the other 5 types of Major Protection Potions (Arcane, Frost, Holy, Nature, and Shadow).

Diligent Watcher

The Diligent Watcher standing guard

Beyond the elemental gates, there is a stone gargoyle named Diligent Watcher. Attempting to cross its path, which the player must do to continue deeper into the cave, will instantly teleport the player outside of the cave.

However, if the player is in skeleton form, obtained by consuming a Noggenfogger Elixir, they will be able to pass by the gargoyle. The predominant theory is that the gargoyle can only detect living beings, and while in skeleton form, the player is not technically "alive".