The <b>Scale of the Sands</b> is a secretive subgroup of the Bronze Dragonflight, led by <a href="?npc=19935">Soridormi</a>, prime mate of <a href="?npc=15185">Nozdormu</a>. It is a subgroup of the Bronze Dragonflight. Their leader, Nozdormu, sent these guardian factions to <a href="?zone=3606">Hyjal Summit</a> where they guard the World Tree from another attack by the demons of Darkwhisper Gorge and help restore the time-stream and preserve the future of the world.<h3>Reputation</h3>Both bosses and trash monsters give reputation with each kill. <a href="?npc=17968">Archimonde</a>, the final boss, awards 1500 reputation while the other four bosses give 375. General trash award 12 reputation, while <a href="?npc=17907">Frost Wyrms</a> give 60. Yielding an average of 7800 per full clear, it would take 5-6 clears to reach exalted.<br /><br />Currently some of the best <span class="q4"><a href="?items=4.-2&amp;filter=na=band+of+the+eternal">rings</a></span> for raiding are available via this reputation. In order to recieve the rings, you must complete the previously required attunement quest, <a href="?quest=10445">Vials of Eternity</a>. Each new reputation level awards an upgraded ring.