The Violet Eye is a secret sect founded by the Kirin Tor of Dalaran to spy on the Guardian of Tirisfal, Medivh, in his tower of Karazhan. Though Medivh is dead, the Violet Eye remains in Karazhan, defending against the evil that appears to have taken hold in the absence of its master.

It is unknown whether Medivh's apprentice, Khadgar, was a member of the Violet Eye, or whether he knew of their activities at the time (though he does seem to be aware of them now).

Reputation

Violet Eye reputation is gained by killing mobs inside Karazhan and completing Karazhan related quests. Reputation from Karazhan mobs can be gained from neutral standing all the way to exalted. Each trash mob awards around 15 reputation, while the bosses award more.

Archmage Alturus begins a fairly long quest chain starting with Arcane Disturbances and Restless Activity. This quest line rewards players with Item #24490 and culminates with Nightbane. Full completion of this quest line rewards approximately 10,270 reputation. You don't need the key anymore, but the lore behind the questing is nice.

Reputation Rewards

Archmage Leryda will offer players rings as rewards for reputation level gains in the form of quests. The first such quest is available at neutral standing and may be completed at friendly. You will receive a new and upgraded version of the ring you chose each time you break into a new reputation tier. The rings are sorted into the following 4 categories:

• Path of the Violet Assassin: Violet Signet, Violet Signet, Violet Signet and Violet Signet of the Master Assassin
• Path of the Violet Mage: Violet Signet, Violet Signet, Violet Signet and Violet Signet of the Archmage
• Path of the Violet Protector: Violet Signet, Violet Signet, Violet Signet, and Violet Signet of the Great Protector
• Path of the Violet Restorer: Violet Signet, Violet Signet, Violet Signet and Violet Signet of the Grand Restorer

Koren, a blacksmith located inside Karazhan just after Attumen the Huntsman, offers players with high enough reputation the ability to buy epic blacksmithing plans. Players who are honored or above will also be able to repair armor and weapons at this vendor.

Apprentice Darius, who stands just outside the main gates of Karazhan, will sell an epic jewelcrafting recipe and shoulder enchant to players who have an honored or above standing with The Violet Eye.