feat(Core/e2e): live protocol e2e suite (#27158)

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+# E2E policy
+
+Mandatory when writing or changing live-stack e2e (`e2e/`). **When** to write tests. **How:** AzerothGhost `LLM_GUIDE.md` / `EXAMPLES.md` (this file does not replace them). Inventory: `e2e/README.md`. Stack: AC 3.3.5a auth+world+MySQL; `E2E_*` may point at a gateway.
+
+## Terms
+
+| Term | Meaning |
+|------|---------|
+| Unit | Isolated C++/Go; no live stack. `src/test/`. |
+| Integration | In-process multi-component; no client login. |
+| E2E | `//go:build e2e` Go test: `e2eharness` bots on a running realm; assert protocol / object cache / DB. |
+| Player-visible | A real client can observe it. |
+| Tracked issue | AC issue/PR id for `ConfirmedBugf`. |
+
+## When
+
+First match wins:
+
+| If | Then |
+|----|------|
+| Pure calc / parse / bit math / no world | UNIT. NEVER e2e. |
+| Covered by existing unit/mocks (`SpellProc*`, …) without login/map/DBC fidelity | UNIT or in-process integration. E2E only if unit cannot reach the path. |
+| SQL-only static (text, displayid, non-script loot) | No e2e. Manual optional. |
+| SmartAI / conditions / waypoints; outcome only in-world | E2E SHOULD if player-visible and deterministic; else document manual repro. |
+| Multi-system on a live session, or protocol/client-observed, or player-repro bugfix | E2E MUST (or update existing). Unit MAY still cover pure pieces. |
+| Refactor, no behaviour intent | Update tests that break. Add e2e only if a critical system below lacks an oracle. |
+
+Bias: player-visible and MVT fits → prefer e2e over unit-only. Not a MUST trigger and unsure → do not invent e2e; file a gap.
+
+**MUST add or update e2e** when any of: player-visible bugfix (encode the repro); protocol change; multi-system (combat/aura/death/quest/loot/mount/pet/vehicle/instance/PvP/guild/relog/DB after `.save`); crash/hang/freeze on client action (`ProbeWorldAlive` / `AssertWorldAlive`); existing `TestAC_*` path touched (update, do not drop); critical system with no oracle; claimed blizzlike fix for a tracked issue (`ConfirmedBugf` until fixed).
+
+**MUST NOT** treat “tested in-game” as a substitute when MVT is feasible.
+
+Harness cannot express it: extend harness or file a harness gap; inventory the gap; still unit-test pure logic.
+
+**NEVER / do instead**
+
+| Situation | Do instead |
+|-----------|------------|
+| Pure math, flags, calendar | `src/test/` |
+| Isolated spell-proc already unit-covered; no new player-visible interaction | extend unit |
+| SQL-only static, no behavioural branch | SQL review |
+| Rename / comments / refactor; no behaviour; not a critical system | existing tests |
+| Human judgment, nondeterminism, hours-long lockouts | manual; optional one deterministic slice |
+| Same oracle as an existing test | extend or share a helper |
+| “World boots” with no behaviour oracle | not feature e2e |
+| Invent harness APIs / test the harness | contribute to AzerothGhost |
+
+SHOULD NOT e2e a GM command that is not on the player path (GM setup is fine; assert player-relevant state).
+
+## Authoring (PR gate)
+
+Consumer suite (`e2e/suites/` / `e2e/smoke/`), not only Ghost. `//go:build e2e`. Import `e2eharness` + blank MySQL driver.
+
+Fixture: `NewSolo` / `NewScenario` (`BotSpec` / `ByRole` if roles differ). Prefer `ScenarioBot` over raw `Session` except guild charter/bank.
+
+`meta.Begin` serial by default. Prefix ≤7 chars (auth name max 17 = Prefix+10). Tag `parallel` only when pad-safe.
+
+Name: `TestArea_Behaviour` or `TestAC_<issue>_<Short>`. Comment the issue/PR URL.
+
+Flow: fixture → place → setup (GM ok) → `CombatReady` if pull → drive → assert.
+
+Place: `Teleport` / `TeleportPad` / `TeleNamed` / `GoCreatureID`. Melee: `GoCreatureID` after named tele. Tele clears object cache — re-`WaitUnit`.
+
+Combat: `CombatReady` / `CombatReadyFull` before pulls. NEVER `.gm on` during aggro. Damage: `Damage` / `DamageKill` only — NEVER `.gm on` mid-fight for `.damage`.
+
+Casts: `Cast` / `CastMust` / `CastOrGM` / `CastAtPosition`; fail reason via `SpellFailReasonName`.
+
+Waiters: Arm → Send → Wait. NEVER re-arm during Wait. NEVER replace waiters with long fixed sleeps.
+After fire-and-forget GM that later casts depend on (`.pvp on`, `.gm off`), `FlushWorld` on that bot (world-thread ack) or a state waiter (`WaitUnitPvP`).
+
+Quest DB: only after `Save` / `QuestStatusAfterSave`. Spell-summon: NEVER `.npc add` instead of the spell. Set race so GM text uses the character’s language (Horde ≠ Common).
+
+Oracle = behaviour (protocol / cache; DB after `Save`), not “no error”. SHOULD `t.Logf("PASS …")`. SHOULD log GUIDs/spell ids/statuses.
+
+**MVT** (all required or it is not coverage): one primary oracle; real client path; setup failures are `Preconditionf`; correct severity; no footguns above; minutes not hours (long boss waves only if the oracle needs them); runnable with `E2E_*` on stock AC; name+comment findable from issue or mechanic.
+
+```go
+//go:build e2e
+// Issue: https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/issues/N
+func TestAC_N_ShortOracle(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "issue"}, Runtime: "short", Issue: N})
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "Short", Race: e2eharness.RaceHuman,
+		Class: e2eharness.ClassWarrior, Level: 80, LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	// place → setup → (CombatReady) → drive → assert
+}
+```
+
+Run: `go test -tags=e2e -run TestName -count=1 -v` green on fixed core (or only `CONFIRMED BUG` on unfixed). SHOULD `-count=2` stable. Document if exclusive realm needed.
+
+NEVER: invent harness APIs; wrap GM/map without logs; bare `t.Fatalf("CONFIRMED BUG")`; copy whole examples; one test for five issues.
+
+## Fail helpers
+
+Use these, not bare `t.Fatalf`, for classified outcomes:
+
+| Helper | Prefix | When |
+|--------|--------|------|
+| `Preconditionf` | `precondition:` | Setup never reached a judgeable state |
+| `ConfirmedBugf(t, N, …)` | `AC#N CONFIRMED BUG:` | Tracked issue; core wrong (fails CI) |
+| `HarnessFailf` / `Assertf` | `harness:` / `assert:` | Infra or fixed-core regression (fails CI) |
+| `SoftWarnf` | `WARNING:` | Non-fatal soft deviation |
+| Open / unfixed issue | — | Comment out the **entire** test: `TODO(e2e): re-enable when AC#N is fixed` + issue URL. Re-enable body MUST hard-fail. NEVER log+return soft-pass. |
+
+## Critical systems
+
+A PR that implements, fixes, or refactors a row MUST add or update e2e for that oracle, or keep an existing test that still asserts it. If harness cannot: gap in `e2e/README.md` + unit for pure logic.
+
+| System | Oracle / drive |
+|--------|----------------|
+| Aura apply/strip/consume | apply → action → `AssertAuraRemains` / `AssertAuraConsumed` / aura waiters. Paths: `Spells`, aura scripts, `spell_*.cpp` |
+| Cast / charge / pathing | `Cast`/`CastMust` + fail reason / `SMSG_SPELL_GO`; charge stays on bridge; ground AoE landing |
+| Death / repop / corpse | `DieAndRepop` (or staged) + surviving system (STAY_ALIVE, Raise Dead) |
+| Quest + persistence | `AddQuest` → action → `Save` → `AssertQuestStatus` |
+| Relog / extra_flags / GM vis | set → `Save` → `Relog` → DB or protocol |
+| Threat / evade / engage | `CombatReady` → `Engage` → still in combat; no evade from bad GM |
+| Spell summon | cast the summon spell (not `.npc add`) + summoned unit properties |
+| Instance boss AI | place → `CombatReady` → `Engage` → spawn/target/interval (`AssertIntervalNotAccelerated`) |
+| Guild charter / bank | Session guild helpers |
+| Account / realm GM | `.account set gmlevel` scoped to target realm (#27088 style) |
+| Crash-prone cast | repro + `ProbeWorldAlive` / `AssertWorldAlive` |
+| Pure helper extracted from the above | unit the helper **and** keep e2e on the player path |
+
+## Coverage
+
+Search consumer suite + Ghost `examples/` + `TestAC_*` for issue, spell, quest, creature, mechanic **before** adding.
+
+Same oracle → same test (extend / table-drive). Same setup, different oracle → helper or `t.Run`, not a second login. NEVER copy Ghost `examples/` without changing the oracle. One tracked issue → one primary `TestAC_<id>_…`; extra edges as `t.Run` or siblings only if isolation requires. Same root cause + same assertion surface → merge.
+
+Inventory (`e2e/README.md` + suite comments): category, one-sentence oracle, P0–P3, `covered` (test name) / `gap` / `blocked-harness` / `manual-only`, issue links, note. MUST update when adding coverage or finding a gap. `blocked-harness` MUST name the missing API (opcode, waiter, multi-realm, …). Closing a P0/P1 gap is preferred when touching that subsystem. When pruning, merge redundant tests and refresh the inventory.
+
+Prefer one solid test per merged player-visible bugfix. Deepen critical categories over new weak ones. Every test: unique oracle + owner (issue or feature). Delete or merge tests that no longer map to a behaviour.
+
+## Priority (next test)
+
+Highest feasible MVT:
+
+| Pri | Cover |
+|-----|-------|
+| **P0** | Crash / hang / corruption on client action; already-regressed player bug with issue id |
+| **P1** | Aura strip/consume/persist; death+quest; relog flags; evade/engage; charge/position; totem/grounding; spell-summon (not GM spawn) |
+| **P2** | Single-boss timers/waves/targeting; guild charter/bank; multi-bot PvP; realm-scoped GM / persisted visibility |
+| **P3** | QoL, display, nondeterministic farm; full raid clears (out of default growth) |
+
+On a PR: implement e2e for the highest-priority trigger the PR activates. Do not add P3 in the same change unless asked.
+
+## Isolation, comments, flakes
+
+Unique `Prefix`; cleanup via `t.Cleanup`. Do not depend on other tests’ characters/guilds/instance saves. Time oracles: bounded windows with documented thresholds, not “sleep 60s”.
+
+Tracked issues: URL in comment + id in `ConfirmedBugf`. State expected green-on-fixed vs CONFIRMED-BUG-on-unfixed. Do not claim blizzlike without issue, PR, or reviewed wowhead/web evidence.
+
+Flake: classify (infra, timing, pad collision, dirty world, core race). Fix waiters / Arm-Send-Wait / `CombatReady` / unique prefixes / re-wait after tele. Intermittent fail on a correct core is a harness/test bug until proven otherwise. Quarantine (`t.Skip` + reason) only for environmental flake, rare and ticketed. NEVER silent retries or endless timeout bumps.
+
+## Open issues
+
+| Core | Test |
+|------|------|
+| Unfixed | Comment out the whole test + TODO + URL. Re-enable MUST hard-fail. |
+| Fixed | Uncomment; MUST go green. Keep `TestAC_<n>_` and comment. |
+| Invalid / cannot repro | Delete the disabled block; no lying TODOs. |
+| Env cannot run | `Preconditionf` or inventory `blocked-*`; not a soft PASS. |
+
+NEVER let a test PASS while the product oracle is wrong. NEVER multi-retry + soft-exit to hide flakes or open bugs. NEVER delete a green regression because the issue closed.
+
+Update tests in the same PR as the behaviour change. Harness renames: update consumers in the same landing window. Ghost `e2e/examples/` are patterns; AC regressions live in the consumer suite.
+
+Scratch MUST be `e2e/local/` (gitignored except `local/README.md`). NEVER commit throwaways. Promote into `e2e/suites/` next to related tests in the same PR as the fix. Prefer live e2e over ad-hoc GM when the stack is up.
+
+Local (from `e2e/`): `go test -tags=e2e ./...`. Official-repo PR and master CI: full suite after nopch clang-18 (reuses those binaries). Dispatch `-f scope=smoke` for a smaller run. Touch `.github/workflows/e2e-live.yml` only when changing CI.
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+[*.go]
+indent_style = tab
+indent_size = 4
+tab_width = 4
+
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@@ -8,6 +8,15 @@ on:
      - opened
      - reopened
      - synchronize
+      - ready_for_review
+  workflow_dispatch:
+    inputs:
+      scope:
+        description: 'e2e scope after the clang-18 build'
+        required: false
+        default: 'full'
+        type: choice
+        options: [smoke, full]

 concurrency:
  # One concurrency group per workflow + ref.
@@ -26,15 +35,34 @@ permissions:
  contents: read

 jobs:
+  # Split out of the matrix so e2e can needs: this cell only (not gcc/clang-21).
+  build-e2e:
+    name: ubuntu-24.04-clang-18-nopch
+    runs-on: ubuntu-24.04
+    if: github.repository == 'azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk' && !github.event.pull_request.draft
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v7
+      - uses: ./.github/actions/linux-build
+        with:
+          CC: clang-18
+          CXX: clang++-18
+          pch: false
+      - name: Upload server binaries for e2e
+        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
+        with:
+          name: ac-server-ubuntu-24.04-clang-18
+          path: |
+            env/dist/bin/authserver
+            env/dist/bin/worldserver
+            env/dist/etc/
+          if-no-files-found: error
+          retention-days: 3
+
  build:
    strategy:
      fail-fast: true
      matrix:
        include:
-          - os: ubuntu-24.04
-            compiler:
-              CC: clang-18
-              CXX: clang++-18
          - os: ubuntu-26.04
            compiler:
              CC: gcc-15
@@ -53,3 +81,22 @@ jobs:
          CC: ${{ matrix.compiler.CC }}
          CXX: ${{ matrix.compiler.CXX }}
          pch: false
+
+  e2e:
+    name: e2e ${{ inputs.scope || 'full' }}
+    needs: build-e2e
+    # Official PR, master push, and dispatch. Master re-runs full so flakes
+    # and merge-base drift show up after squash, not only on the PR head.
+    if: |
+      github.repository == 'azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk'
+      && !github.event.pull_request.draft
+      && needs.build-e2e.result == 'success'
+      && (
+        github.event_name == 'pull_request'
+        || github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch'
+        || (github.event_name == 'push' && github.ref == 'refs/heads/master')
+      )
+    uses: ./.github/workflows/e2e-live.yml
+    with:
+      scope: ${{ inputs.scope || 'full' }}
+      artifact_run_id: ${{ github.run_id }}
@@ -279,7 +279,6 @@ jobs:
          fi
        continue-on-error: false

-
      - name: Test worldserver with startup scripts
        run: |
          ./acore.sh sm create world worldserver --bin-path ./env/dist/bin --provider pm2
@@ -0,0 +1,421 @@
+# Live e2e (native only): start auth + world, then go test.
+#
+#   PR / master: nopch-build (ubuntu-24.04 clang-18) compiles + dry-run,
+#       uploads binaries; this workflow is called with artifact_run_id, scope=full.
+#   Dispatch: compile via linux-build, or nopch-build -f scope=smoke|full.
+#
+# Triggers: workflow_call (from nopch-build) | workflow_dispatch
+
+name: e2e-live
+
+on:
+  workflow_call:
+    inputs:
+      scope:
+        description: 'smoke | full'
+        type: string
+        default: 'full'
+      count:
+        type: string
+        default: '1'
+      timeout:
+        type: string
+        default: ''
+      parallel:
+        type: string
+        default: '1'
+      package_parallel:
+        type: string
+        default: '1'
+      packages:
+        type: string
+        default: './...'
+      tags_filter:
+        type: string
+        default: ''
+      artifact_run_id:
+        description: 'Caller run id that uploaded ac-server-ubuntu-24.04-clang-18'
+        type: string
+        default: ''
+
+  workflow_dispatch:
+    inputs:
+      packages:
+        description: 'Go packages under e2e/ when scope=full'
+        required: false
+        default: './...'
+      scope:
+        description: 'smoke | full'
+        required: false
+        default: 'full'
+        type: choice
+        options: [smoke, full]
+      count:
+        required: false
+        default: '1'
+      timeout:
+        description: 'go test -timeout (smoke default 30m; full should be >=120m)'
+        required: false
+        default: ''
+      parallel:
+        description: 'go test -parallel (in-package; keep 1 for pad safety)'
+        required: false
+        default: '1'
+      package_parallel:
+        description: 'go test -p (packages; keep 1 unless each concurrent suite has a unique pad)'
+        required: false
+        default: '1'
+      tags_filter:
+        description: 'E2E_TAGS for full scope only'
+        required: false
+        default: ''
+
+concurrency:
+  group: ${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.ref }}-${{ github.event_name }}
+  # Cancel superseded PR runs; do not cancel intentional dispatch full suites.
+  cancel-in-progress: ${{ github.event_name != 'workflow_dispatch' }}
+
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+  actions: read  # download-artifact with run-id
+
+env:
+  CONTINUOUS_INTEGRATION: true
+  MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: root
+
+jobs:
+  e2e:
+    name: e2e (native / ${{ inputs.scope || 'full' }})
+    if: github.repository == 'azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk'
+    # Artifact path (PR nopch): ubuntu-24.04 to match the uploaded binaries.
+    # Dispatch (no artifact): optional self-hosted via E2E_RUNS_ON.
+    runs-on: ${{ inputs.artifact_run_id != '' && 'ubuntu-24.04' || vars.E2E_RUNS_ON || 'ubuntu-24.04' }}
+    timeout-minutes: 480
+    steps:
+      - name: Free disk
+        run: |
+          sudo rm -rf /usr/local/lib/android /usr/share/dotnet /opt/ghc "$AGENT_TOOLSDIRECTORY" || true
+          df -h
+
+      - name: Checkout AzerothCore
+        uses: actions/checkout@v7
+        with:
+          persist-credentials: false
+
+      - name: Setup Go
+        uses: actions/setup-go@v5
+        with:
+          go-version-file: e2e/go.mod
+          cache-dependency-path: e2e/go.sum
+
+      # AzerothGhost is a public Go module (e2e/go.mod; repo azerothcore/AzerothGhost).
+      - name: Download e2e modules
+        working-directory: e2e
+        run: go mod download
+
+      # upload-artifact roots the zip at the common parent (env/dist), so the
+      # archive is bin/authserver + etc/, not env/dist/bin/authserver.
+      - name: Download nopch server binaries
+        if: ${{ inputs.artifact_run_id != '' }}
+        uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
+        with:
+          name: ac-server-ubuntu-24.04-clang-18
+          path: ${{ runner.temp }}/ac-server
+          github-token: ${{ github.token }}
+          run-id: ${{ inputs.artifact_run_id }}
+
+      - name: Place downloaded binaries
+        if: ${{ inputs.artifact_run_id != '' }}
+        run: |
+          set -euo pipefail
+          root="${RUNNER_TEMP}/ac-server"
+          find "$root" -type f -print | sed -n '1,50p'
+          auth=$(find "$root" -type f -name authserver | sed -n '1p')
+          [[ -n "${auth}" ]] || { echo '::error::authserver missing from artifact'; exit 1; }
+          src=$(dirname "${auth}")
+          mkdir -p env/dist/bin env/dist/etc
+          cp -a "${src}/authserver" "${src}/worldserver" env/dist/bin/
+          chmod +x env/dist/bin/authserver env/dist/bin/worldserver
+          etc=$(find "$root" -type d -name etc | head -n 1)
+          [[ -n "${etc}" ]] || { echo '::error::etc/ missing from artifact'; exit 1; }
+          cp -a "${etc}/." env/dist/etc/
+          ls -l env/dist/bin/authserver env/dist/bin/worldserver env/dist/etc
+
+      # Runtime only (no compile). install-deps starts MySQL in CI.
+      - name: Deps, empty DBs, client-data
+        if: ${{ inputs.artifact_run_id != '' }}
+        env:
+          MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: root
+          CONTINUOUS_INTEGRATION: true
+          DATAPATH: ${{ github.workspace }}/env/dist/data
+        run: |
+          set -euo pipefail
+          ./acore.sh install-deps
+          ./acore.sh setup-db
+          ./acore.sh client-data
+          echo "AC_DATA_DIR=${DATAPATH}" >> "$GITHUB_ENV"
+        timeout-minutes: 30
+
+      - name: Build (dispatch / no artifact)
+        if: ${{ inputs.artifact_run_id == '' }}
+        uses: ./.github/actions/linux-build
+        with:
+          CC: clang-18
+          CXX: clang++-18
+          pch: false
+
+      # linux-build only clones ac-data (DBC). Real worldserver needs maps/vmaps/mmaps.
+      - name: Client-data (dispatch / no artifact)
+        if: ${{ inputs.artifact_run_id == '' }}
+        env:
+          CONTINUOUS_INTEGRATION: true
+          DATAPATH: ${{ github.workspace }}/env/dist/data
+        run: |
+          set -euo pipefail
+          ./acore.sh client-data
+          echo "AC_DATA_DIR=${DATAPATH}" >> "$GITHUB_ENV"
+        timeout-minutes: 30
+
+      # create_mysql.sql only creates acore@localhost (unix_socket). Servers and
+      # the harness connect via TCP 127.0.0.1, which needs a separate account host.
+      # Grants are loopback-only (no root@% / acore@%) for self-hosted runner safety.
+      - name: MySQL TCP grants for acore + root password
+        env:
+          MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: root
+        run: |
+          set -euo pipefail
+          mysql_root() {
+            sudo mysql -uroot -p"${MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD}" "$@"
+          }
+          # Hosted images often have empty root password. Set it once.
+          # Do not ALTER when root already uses a password (self-hosted).
+          if sudo mysql -uroot -p"${MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD}" -e 'SELECT 1' &>/dev/null; then
+            :
+          elif sudo mysql -uroot -e 'SELECT 1' &>/dev/null; then
+            sudo mysql -uroot -e "ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED WITH caching_sha2_password BY '${MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD}';"
+          else
+            echo '::error::cannot connect to MySQL as root'
+            exit 1
+          fi
+          mysql_root <<'SQL'
+          CREATE USER IF NOT EXISTS 'root'@'127.0.0.1' IDENTIFIED BY 'root';
+          GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON *.* TO 'root'@'127.0.0.1' WITH GRANT OPTION;
+          CREATE USER IF NOT EXISTS 'acore'@'127.0.0.1' IDENTIFIED BY 'acore';
+          GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON `acore_world`.* TO 'acore'@'127.0.0.1' WITH GRANT OPTION;
+          GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON `acore_characters`.* TO 'acore'@'127.0.0.1' WITH GRANT OPTION;
+          GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON `acore_auth`.* TO 'acore'@'127.0.0.1' WITH GRANT OPTION;
+          CREATE USER IF NOT EXISTS 'acore'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'acore';
+          GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON `acore_world`.* TO 'acore'@'localhost' WITH GRANT OPTION;
+          GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON `acore_characters`.* TO 'acore'@'localhost' WITH GRANT OPTION;
+          GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON `acore_auth`.* TO 'acore'@'localhost' WITH GRANT OPTION;
+          FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
+          SQL
+          mysql -h127.0.0.1 -uacore -pacore -e 'SELECT USER(), CURRENT_USER();' acore_auth
+
+      # Copy .conf from .dist only (no sed). Runtime overrides use AC_* env vars
+      # (ConfigMgr: ini key → AC_UPPER_SNAKE, e.g. Console.Enable → AC_CONSOLE_ENABLE).
+      - name: Prepare server conf + AC_*
+        run: |
+          set -euo pipefail
+          etc="$(cd env/dist/etc && pwd)"
+          for n in authserver worldserver; do
+            [[ -f "${etc}/${n}.conf" ]] || cp -v "${etc}/${n}.conf.dist" "${etc}/${n}.conf"
+          done
+          mkdir -p env/dist/bin env/dist/data
+          logs_dir="$(cd env/dist/bin && pwd)"
+          data_dir="$(cd env/dist/data && pwd)"
+          {
+            echo "AC_LOGS_DIR=${logs_dir}"
+            echo "AC_DATA_DIR=${data_dir}"
+            echo "AC_CONSOLE_ENABLE=0"
+            echo "AC_WARDEN_ENABLED=0"
+            echo "AC_BEEP_AT_START=0"
+            echo "AC_REALMS_STATE_UPDATE_DELAY=1"
+            echo "E2E_AUTH_ADDR=127.0.0.1:3724"
+            echo "E2E_AUTH_DSN=acore:acore@tcp(127.0.0.1:3306)/acore_auth"
+            echo "E2E_CHAR_DSN=acore:acore@tcp(127.0.0.1:3306)/acore_characters"
+            echo "E2E_WORLD_DSN=acore:acore@tcp(127.0.0.1:3306)/acore_world"
+          } >> "$GITHUB_ENV"
+
+      - name: Start authserver + worldserver (background)
+        run: |
+          set -euo pipefail
+          cd env/dist/bin
+          etc="$(cd ../etc && pwd)"
+          [[ -f "${etc}/authserver.conf" ]] || cp -v "${etc}/authserver.conf.dist" "${etc}/authserver.conf"
+          [[ -f "${etc}/worldserver.conf" ]] || cp -v "${etc}/worldserver.conf.dist" "${etc}/worldserver.conf"
+          # AC_* from GITHUB_ENV (set in Prepare server conf). Re-export for this shell.
+          : "${AC_LOGS_DIR:=$(pwd)}"
+          export AC_LOGS_DIR
+          # linux-build sets a workspace-relative DataDir; worldserver CWD is bin/.
+          if [[ -n "${AC_DATA_DIR:-}" ]]; then
+            export AC_DATA_DIR
+          fi
+          export AC_CONSOLE_ENABLE="${AC_CONSOLE_ENABLE:-0}"
+          export AC_WARDEN_ENABLED="${AC_WARDEN_ENABLED:-0}"
+          export AC_BEEP_AT_START="${AC_BEEP_AT_START:-0}"
+          export AC_REALMS_STATE_UPDATE_DELAY="${AC_REALMS_STATE_UPDATE_DELAY:-1}"
+          echo "AC overrides: LOGS_DIR=${AC_LOGS_DIR} DATA_DIR=${AC_DATA_DIR:-} CONSOLE=${AC_CONSOLE_ENABLE} WARDEN=${AC_WARDEN_ENABLED} BEEP=${AC_BEEP_AT_START} REALMS_DELAY=${AC_REALMS_STATE_UPDATE_DELAY}"
+
+          wait_port() {
+            local port="$1" name="$2" secs="${3:-120}"
+            local i
+            for i in $(seq 1 "${secs}"); do
+              if (echo >"/dev/tcp/127.0.0.1/${port}") >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+                echo "${name} listening on ${port} at ${i}s"
+                return 0
+              fi
+              if ! kill -0 "$(cat "${RUNNER_TEMP}/${name}.pid")" 2>/dev/null; then
+                echo "::error::${name} exited early"
+                tail -n 150 "${RUNNER_TEMP}/${name}.log" 2>/dev/null || true
+                return 1
+              fi
+              if (( i % 30 == 0 )); then
+                echo "${name}: still waiting for port ${port} (${i}s)"
+              fi
+              sleep 1
+            done
+            echo "::error::${name} did not open port ${port} within ${secs}s"
+            tail -n 150 "${RUNNER_TEMP}/${name}.log" 2>/dev/null || true
+            return 1
+          }
+
+          # World first: Main.cpp binds :8085 only after SetInitialWorldSettings
+          # (first boot also applies world/chars schema — can take ~15m).
+          ./worldserver -c "${etc}/worldserver.conf" \
+            < /dev/null >"${RUNNER_TEMP}/worldserver.log" 2>&1 &
+          echo $! >"${RUNNER_TEMP}/worldserver.pid"
+          wait_port 8085 worldserver 900
+
+          ./authserver -c "${etc}/authserver.conf" \
+            < /dev/null >"${RUNNER_TEMP}/authserver.log" 2>&1 &
+          echo $! >"${RUNNER_TEMP}/authserver.pid"
+          wait_port 3724 authserver 300
+
+          # realmlist exists only after first-boot schema apply.
+          mysql -h127.0.0.1 -uacore -pacore -e \
+            "UPDATE acore_auth.realmlist
+             SET address='127.0.0.1', localAddress='127.0.0.1',
+                 localSubnetMask='255.255.255.0', flag=0, port=8085, gamebuild=12340
+             WHERE id=1;
+             SELECT id,name,address,localAddress,localSubnetMask,port,flag,gamebuild
+             FROM acore_auth.realmlist\G"
+          # >= RealmsStateUpdateDelay (1s) + margin so in-memory realm list drops OFFLINE.
+          sleep 3
+          (echo >/dev/tcp/127.0.0.1/8085) >/dev/null 2>&1 || { echo '::error::world port lost'; exit 1; }
+          (echo >/dev/tcp/127.0.0.1/3724) >/dev/null 2>&1 || { echo '::error::auth port lost'; exit 1; }
+        timeout-minutes: 40
+
+      - name: Validate E2E_*
+        run: |
+          set -euo pipefail
+          for v in E2E_AUTH_ADDR E2E_AUTH_DSN E2E_CHAR_DSN E2E_WORLD_DSN; do
+            [[ -n "${!v:-}" ]] || { echo "missing $v"; exit 1; }
+          done
+          echo "E2E_AUTH_ADDR=${E2E_AUTH_ADDR}"
+
+      - name: Run go e2e
+        working-directory: e2e
+        env:
+          # Inputs via env only — never expand untrusted workflow_dispatch into bash -c text.
+          E2E_SCOPE: ${{ inputs.scope || 'smoke' }}
+          E2E_COUNT: ${{ inputs.count || '1' }}
+          E2E_TIMEOUT_INPUT: ${{ inputs.timeout || '' }}
+          E2E_PARALLEL: ${{ inputs.parallel || '1' }}
+          E2E_P: ${{ inputs.package_parallel || '1' }}
+          E2E_PACKAGES: ${{ inputs.packages || './...' }}
+          E2E_TAGS_FILTER: ${{ inputs.tags_filter || '' }}
+        run: |
+          set -euo pipefail
+          count="${E2E_COUNT}"
+          parallel="${E2E_PARALLEL}"
+          p="${E2E_P}"
+          scope="${E2E_SCOPE}"
+          packages_raw="${E2E_PACKAGES}"
+
+          # Packages must stay under e2e/. Allow Go ./... ; reject a ../ path segment.
+          [[ "${packages_raw}" =~ ^\./[A-Za-z0-9_./\*+-]*$ ]] || { echo "bad packages"; exit 1; }
+          case "${packages_raw}" in
+            ..|../*|*/..|*/../*) echo "packages must not contain ../"; exit 1 ;;
+          esac
+          [[ "${count}" =~ ^[1-9][0-9]*$ ]] || { echo "bad count (need >=1)"; exit 1; }
+          if (( count > 5 )); then
+            echo "count capped at 5 (was ${count})"
+            count=5
+          fi
+          [[ "${parallel}" =~ ^[1-9][0-9]*$ ]] || { echo "bad parallel (need >=1)"; exit 1; }
+          [[ "${p}" =~ ^[1-9][0-9]*$ ]] || { echo "bad package_parallel (need >=1)"; exit 1; }
+          if (( parallel > 1 )); then
+            echo "::warning::parallel=${parallel} >1 shares PackagePad within a package; prefer 1"
+          fi
+          if (( p > 1 )); then
+            echo "::warning::package_parallel=${p} >1 may hash-share IsolationPads if two suites land on the same pad"
+          fi
+          if (( p > 27 )); then
+            echo "package_parallel capped at 27 (IsolationPads size)"
+            p=27
+          fi
+          if [[ -n "${E2E_TIMEOUT_INPUT}" ]]; then
+            [[ "${E2E_TIMEOUT_INPUT}" =~ ^[0-9]+([.][0-9]+)?(ns|us|µs|ms|s|m|h)$ ]] \
+              || { echo "bad timeout duration: ${E2E_TIMEOUT_INPUT}"; exit 1; }
+            timeout="${E2E_TIMEOUT_INPUT}"
+          elif [[ "${scope}" == "full" ]]; then
+            timeout="180m"
+          else
+            timeout="30m"
+          fi
+
+          run_go_test() {
+            go test -tags=e2e -count="${count}" -timeout="${timeout}" -parallel="${parallel}" -p "${p}" -v "$@"
+          }
+
+          if [[ "${scope}" == "smoke" ]]; then
+            # Smoke package + suites tagged smoke (open-issue suites must not carry smoke).
+            run_go_test ./smoke/
+            E2E_TAGS=smoke run_go_test ./suites/...
+          else
+            if [[ -n "${E2E_TAGS_FILTER}" ]]; then
+              export E2E_TAGS="${E2E_TAGS_FILTER}"
+            fi
+            # shellcheck disable=SC2086
+            run_go_test ${packages_raw}
+          fi
+
+      - name: Stop servers
+        if: always()
+        run: |
+          for n in worldserver authserver; do
+            if [[ -f "${RUNNER_TEMP}/${n}.pid" ]]; then
+              kill "$(cat "${RUNNER_TEMP}/${n}.pid")" 2>/dev/null || true
+              sleep 2
+              kill -9 "$(cat "${RUNNER_TEMP}/${n}.pid")" 2>/dev/null || true
+            fi
+            pkill -f "env/dist/bin/${n}" 2>/dev/null || true
+          done
+
+      - name: Logs on failure
+        if: failure()
+        run: |
+          ls -la env/dist/bin/*.log env/dist/logs 2>/dev/null || true
+          for f in env/dist/bin/Server.log env/dist/bin/Auth.log; do
+            echo "==== ${f} ===="
+            tail -n 150 "${f}" 2>/dev/null || true
+          done
+          for f in worldserver.log authserver.log; do
+            echo "==== ${RUNNER_TEMP}/${f} ===="
+            tail -n 80 "${RUNNER_TEMP}/${f}" 2>/dev/null || true
+          done
+
+      - name: Upload server logs
+        if: failure()
+        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
+        with:
+          name: e2e-server-logs
+          path: |
+            ${{ runner.temp }}/worldserver.log
+            ${{ runner.temp }}/authserver.log
+            env/dist/bin/Server.log
+            env/dist/bin/Auth.log
+            env/dist/logs/**
+          if-no-files-found: ignore
+          retention-days: 7
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
 !/env/dist/.gitkeep
 /env/user/*
 /.env*
+/e2e/.env
 /apps/joiner
 /deps/deno
 /data/sql/custom/*
@@ -125,3 +126,9 @@ __pycache__/
 #  !modules/yourmodule
 #
 # ==================
+
+# Live-stack e2e private / local tooling (scratch tests stay uncommitted)
+e2e/local/**
+!e2e/local/README.md
+e2e/go.work
+e2e/go.work.sum
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ AzerothCore is a C++ MMORPG server emulator for World of Warcraft 3.3.5a (WotLK)
 - **Do not configure or build unless explicitly asked.** Builds are slow and rarely needed for code changes.
 - **Never edit SQL files outside `data/sql/updates/pending_db_*/` unless explicitly requested.** `data/sql/base/`, `data/sql/archive/`, and `data/sql/updates/db_*/` are immutable.
 - Formatting follows `.editorconfig`: UTF-8, LF, max 120 cols, trailing newline, no trailing whitespace; 4-space indent for C++ (tabs forbidden), 2-space for JSON/YAML/sh/ts/js.
+- **Prefer live-stack e2e to debug/validate player-visible behaviour** when a local auth+world+MySQL stack is available (protocol, combat, quests, loot, death, multi-bot). See `e2e/README.md` and AzerothGhost `e2e/LLM_GUIDE.md`. Do not invent e2e for pure unit-sized logic — see `.agents/docs/e2e-policy.md`.
+- **Scratch e2e only under `e2e/local/`** (gitignored). Never commit throwaway debug tests. Promote keepers into `e2e/suites/` or `e2e/smoke/`.
 - Planning docs go in `.agents/plans/<task-slug>/` (gitignored), named `<task-slug>.<TYPE>.md` (`PLAN`, `REQUIREMENTS`, `ANALYSIS`, …).

 ## Mandatory reading per task
@@ -21,6 +23,7 @@ Read the matching doc(s) BEFORE starting the task:
 - Reviewing a changeset or PR → `.agents/docs/code-review.md`
 - Self-reviewing, or opening or updating a PR → also `.agents/docs/self-review-rules.md`
 - Touching a subsystem that has a doc in `.agents/docs/systems/` → read that doc too
+- Writing, debugging, or changing live-stack e2e (`e2e/`) → `e2e/README.md`, `.agents/docs/e2e-policy.md`, and AzerothGhost `e2e/LLM_GUIDE.md` (scratch work → `e2e/local/`)
 - Capturing a lesson or adding/updating agent docs → `.agents/docs/README.md`

 ## Repository layout
@@ -32,6 +35,7 @@ Read the matching doc(s) BEFORE starting the task:
 - `src/server/shared/` — code shared by auth and world servers.
 - `src/server/apps/{authserver,worldserver}/` — entry points (ports 3724 and 8085).
 - `src/test/` — unit tests + mocks.
+- `e2e/` — live-stack Go e2e (AzerothGhost harness); see `e2e/README.md`. Scratch/debug tests: `e2e/local/` (gitignored).
 - `data/sql/` — `base/` (historical schema), `updates/db_*/` (merged), `updates/pending_db_*/` (in-flight), `custom/` (gitignored).
 - `modules/` — external modules (see below).
 - `apps/` — helper scripts; `apps/codestyle/` holds the lint scripts.
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+# Point at your local AzerothCore stack (auth + world + MySQL).
+# Stock AC / CI use acore:acore (see worldserver.conf.dist).
+E2E_AUTH_ADDR=127.0.0.1:3724
+E2E_AUTH_DSN=acore:acore@tcp(127.0.0.1:3306)/acore_auth
+E2E_CHAR_DSN=acore:acore@tcp(127.0.0.1:3306)/acore_characters
+E2E_WORLD_DSN=acore:acore@tcp(127.0.0.1:3306)/acore_world
+
+# Optional filters (see internal/meta)
+# E2E_TAGS=smoke,short
+# E2E_SKIP_TAGS=long
+# E2E_ISSUE=26549
+# E2E_RUNTIME=short
@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+# AzerothCore live-stack e2e (AzerothGhost harness)
+# Requires: running auth+world+MySQL and E2E_* env vars (see .env.example).
+
+GO       ?= go
+TAGS     ?= e2e
+TIMEOUT  ?= 30m
+# In-package test concurrency. Keep 1: PackagePad is sticky per package; parallel
+# tests in the same package share one pad and thrash each other.
+PARALLEL ?= 1
+# Package concurrency (go test -p). IsolationPads has 27 unique pads; more packages
+# than pads hash-share locations. Default 1 = safe unique pad assignment always.
+P        ?= 1
+COUNT    ?= 1
+
+GOTEST = $(GO) test -tags=$(TAGS) -count=$(COUNT) -timeout $(TIMEOUT) -p $(P)
+
+.PHONY: e2e-smoke e2e-category e2e-sub e2e-issue e2e-tags e2e-full e2e-list e2e-local e2e-mod
+
+e2e-mod:
+	$(GO) mod tidy
+
+e2e-list:
+	$(GOTEST) -list . ./...
+
+e2e-smoke:
+	$(GOTEST) -v -parallel $(PARALLEL) ./smoke/
+	# Suites tagged smoke only (open-issue suites must not carry the smoke tag).
+	E2E_TAGS=smoke $(GOTEST) -v -parallel $(PARALLEL) ./suites/...
+
+e2e-category:
+	@test -n "$(C)" || (echo "usage: make e2e-category C=quests"; exit 1)
+	$(GOTEST) -v -parallel $(PARALLEL) ./suites/$(C)/...
+
+e2e-sub:
+	@test -n "$(C)" || (echo "usage: make e2e-sub C=spells/aura"; exit 1)
+	$(GOTEST) -v -parallel $(PARALLEL) ./suites/$(C)/...
+
+e2e-issue:
+	@test -n "$(N)" || (echo "usage: make e2e-issue N=26549"; exit 1)
+	# Prefer TestAC_<n>_* names; E2E_ISSUE also selects by meta.Issue.
+	E2E_ISSUE=$(N) $(GOTEST) -v -parallel 1 -run 'TestAC_$(N)_' ./suites/...
+
+e2e-tags:
+	@test -n "$(TAGS_FILTER)" || (echo "usage: make e2e-tags TAGS_FILTER=smoke,short"; exit 1)
+	E2E_TAGS=$(TAGS_FILTER) $(GOTEST) -v -parallel $(PARALLEL) ./...
+
+# Scratch/debug packages under local/ (gitignored). Does not run smoke/suites.
+e2e-local:
+	$(GOTEST) -v -parallel 1 ./local/...
+
+# Default 120m unless the caller set TIMEOUT= on the command line.
+e2e-full: TIMEOUT = 120m
+e2e-full:
+	$(GOTEST) -v -parallel $(PARALLEL) ./...
@@ -0,0 +1,361 @@
+# AzerothCore live-stack e2e
+
+Protocol-level regression tests for this repository. They import
+[`github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness`](https://github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost)
+and run against a **live** authserver + worldserver + MySQL.
+
+Offline `go test ./...` (without `-tags=e2e`) skips these packages.
+
+Authoring rules for new tests live in the harness:
+
+| Doc | Audience |
+|-----|----------|
+| [LLM_GUIDE.md](https://github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/blob/v1.0.8/e2e/LLM_GUIDE.md) | Compact MUST/NEVER + APIs (LLMs and humans) |
+| [EXAMPLES.md](https://github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/blob/v1.0.8/e2e/EXAMPLES.md) | Full recipes and skeletons |
+| `.agents/docs/e2e-policy.md` | When to add e2e vs unit tests (agent/review policy) |
+
+---
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+1. Running AzerothCore **3.3.5a** authserver + worldserver.
+2. MySQL with `acore_auth`, `acore_characters`, and `acore_world` (world DB is required for spawn cleanup and many fixtures).
+3. Go **1.26+** and network reachability to auth (default `127.0.0.1:3724`).
+
+Accounts are created by the harness (GM level 3, password `test`). Do not reuse real player accounts.
+
+### Local harness (optional)
+
+For co-development against a local AzerothGhost checkout:
+
+```bash
+cd e2e
+cp go.work.example go.work   # gitignored; edit the replace path
+# replace github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost => /path/to/AzerothGhost
+```
+
+`e2e/go.mod` pins `github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost v1.0.8` (see `go.sum`).
+`go test` / `go mod download` fetch that module.
+
+---
+
+## Environment
+
+Copy and adjust [`e2e/.env.example`](./.env.example). Stock AC and CI use `acore:acore`.
+
+| Variable | Default (harness) | Meaning |
+|----------|-------------------|---------|
+| `E2E_AUTH_ADDR` | `127.0.0.1:3724` | Auth / realm-list address clients use |
+| `E2E_AUTH_DSN` | `acore:acore@tcp(127.0.0.1:3306)/acore_auth` | Auth DB |
+| `E2E_CHAR_DSN` | `acore:acore@tcp(127.0.0.1:3306)/acore_characters` | Characters DB |
+| `E2E_WORLD_DSN` | `acore:acore@tcp(127.0.0.1:3306)/acore_world` | World DB (spawns, tele names, cleanup) |
+
+Optional filters (`internal/meta`):
+
+| Variable | Effect |
+|----------|--------|
+| `E2E_TAGS` | Comma list; test must include **all** listed tags (AND) |
+| `E2E_SKIP_TAGS` | Skip if test has **any** listed tag |
+| `E2E_ISSUE` | Run only tests with matching `TestMeta.Issue` |
+| `E2E_RUNTIME` | Run only `short` / `med` / `long` |
+| `E2E_ALLOW_SOFT_PASS` | **`1` only for local debug.** SoftPass is fail-closed by default |
+
+Export vars in your shell (or `set -a; source .env; set +a`) before `go test`.
+
+---
+
+## How to run
+
+**Recommended full suite** (pad-safe defaults: serial tests **and** packages):
+
+```bash
+cd e2e
+# export E2E_* from .env.example first
+go test -tags=e2e ./... -count=1 -v -timeout 120m -parallel 1 -p 1
+# or:
+make e2e-full
+```
+
+`-parallel 1` keeps in-package tests serial (`meta.Begin` is serial by default). `-p 1` runs one package at a time so IsolationPads never hash-share. Raising either without a unique preferred pad per concurrent package causes thrash.
+
+### Make targets
+
+```bash
+make e2e-smoke                          # smoke/ + suites tagged smoke
+make e2e-category C=quests              # one category tree
+make e2e-sub C=spells/aura              # one leaf suite
+make e2e-issue N=26549                  # TestAC_26549_* anywhere
+make e2e-tags TAGS_FILTER=smoke,short
+make e2e-full                           # ./... long timeout
+make e2e-list                           # list tests
+```
+
+Override parallel / timeout:
+
+```bash
+make e2e-full PARALLEL=1 P=1 TIMEOUT=120m
+# P = go test -p (packages). Keep 1 unless every concurrent suite has a unique preferred pad.
+```
+
+### Single test / package
+
+```bash
+go test -tags=e2e ./suites/combat/pets -count=1 -v -timeout 30m -parallel 1
+go test -tags=e2e ./suites/... -run TestPets_SummonWaitDismiss -count=1 -v -timeout 15m
+```
+
+---
+
+## Layout
+
+| Path | Role |
+|------|------|
+| `smoke/` | Fast login / tele / relog guards |
+| `suites/<category>/…` | Hierarchical scenarios (directory = category) |
+| `suites/<category>/` | Suites by domain; issue guards named `TestAC_<n>_…` live beside related tests |
+| `local/` | **Scratch/debug only** — gitignored (except `local/README.md`); never commit throwaways |
+| `internal/meta` | `TestMeta` + env tag filters + `Begin` (Parallel policy) |
+| `internal/fixtures` | Re-exports pads / `PackagePad` for suites that prefer fixtures |
+
+Every live test uses `//go:build e2e` and should call `meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{…})` before expensive setup.
+
+### Scratch / agent debug (`local/`)
+
+When validating a fix on a **live** stack (player-visible combat, protocol, quests, multi-bot), prefer writing a small e2e under **`e2e/local/`** instead of ad-hoc GM spam or long manual checklists. That tree is **not committed**.
+
+```bash
+# create e.g. local/repro/repro_e2e_test.go  (//go:build e2e)
+make e2e-local
+# or:
+go test -tags=e2e ./local/... -count=1 -v -timeout 30m -parallel 1
+```
+
+If the scenario should stay as a regression, **move** it into `suites/` next to related tests with proper `meta.Begin` tags — see `.agents/docs/e2e-policy.md`.
+
+### Inventory
+
+| Category | Oracle | Pri | Coverage | Issue |
+|----------|--------|-----|----------|-------|
+| smoke | login / pad tele / relog / world alive | P0 | covered (`TestSmoke_*`) | — |
+| combat/charm | apply/cancel aura | P1 | covered; Yogg MC logout `blocked-harness` (no charm/MC drive) | #25506 |
+| combat/death | die → ghost → release → reclaim | P1 | covered | — |
+| combat/pets | summon / GUID / attack / dismiss | P1 | covered; dungeon Raise Dead `blocked-harness` (ready-check / instance summon) | #27081 |
+| combat/threat | engage / taunt switch / kill clears combat | P1 | covered | — |
+| combat/vehicles | spellclick steed enter/exit | P2 | covered | — |
+| spells/aura | apply/query; CC broken by damage; mount persist | P1 | covered (`TestAC_26130_*`) | #26130 |
+| spells/cast | Charge on dummy; fail path; stance; Raise Dead + ghoul | P1 | covered (`TestAC_27061_*`) | #27061 |
+| spells/effects | Charge / grounding totem / Sweeping Strikes Execute | P1 | covered (`TestAC_26997_*`); dummy-summon `blocked-harness` (engineering dummy lifetime) | #26774 #26997 |
+| social/group | form / leave / leader / loot method / disband | P2 | covered | — |
+| social/loot | need/greed / master loot; below-half kill | P1 | covered (`TestAC_26862_*`); chest mid-roll `blocked-harness` (GO 194821 UseGameObject); pass-on-loot delete `blocked-harness` (item-survive after ALL_PASSED) | #26894 #26862 #22000 |
+| social/trade | item+gold accept; cancel; walk-OOR TARGET_TO_FAR | P1 | covered | #25723 |
+| quests/lifecycle | STAY_ALIVE fail on death; status after save/relog | P1 | covered (`TestAC_26549_*`) | #26549 |
+| quests/escort | find spawned unit; follow-NPC despawns on logout | P2 | covered (`TestAC_24450_*`) | #24450 |
+| items/equip | visible-item slot after EquipEntry; additem; survives relog | P2 | covered | — |
+| protocol/session | pos; item/quest load; money save/relog | P1 | covered; GM vis persist `blocked-harness` (extra_flags after relog) | #25793 |
+| protocol/teleport | cross-map; named; GoCreatureID | P1 | covered | — |
+| guild/charter_bank | charter buy+turn-in | P2 | covered | — |
+| instances/bind_reset | party tele; ritual summon | P2 | covered; post-reset summon `blocked-harness` (AcceptSummon after reset) | #10708 |
+| instances/ulduar | named tele; Freya wave interval | P2 | covered (`TestAC_27095_*`); Kologarn Charge `blocked-harness` (bridge Z after Charge) | #26266 #27095 |
+
+---
+
+## Parallelism and isolation
+
+### Model
+
+| Layer | Behaviour |
+|-------|-----------|
+| **Packages** | `go test -p N` runs packages concurrently. Default **`P=1`** in the Makefile — IsolationPads has 27 unique pads; more packages than pads **hash-share** and can thrash. Raise `P` only when every concurrent package has a unique preferred pad. |
+| **Tests in a package** | `meta.Begin` is **serial by default** (no `t.Parallel`). Tag `parallel` only if pad-safe. Makefile `PARALLEL=1`. |
+| **Pads** | `e2eharness.PackagePad(t)` is **sticky per suite folder** for the process lifetime. |
+
+Use **`PackagePad`** for combat/social placement — not a shared Stormwind cell for every suite.
+
+```go
+pad := e2eharness.PackagePad(t)
+bot.TeleportPad(t, pad)
+// multi-bot:
+e2eharness.FormPartyAtPad(t, pad, leader, mate)
+e2eharness.TeleportAllPad(t, bots, pad)
+```
+
+`PadStormwindOutskirts` is a **legacy alias** of the AbandonHouse pad. Prefer `PackagePad(t)`.
+
+### Isolation pads
+
+Far-apart world locations (operator-captured). Combat-heavy packages have preferred 1:1 assignments; other packages take free pads or a stable hash share when the pool is exhausted.
+
+| Pad name | Map | Notes |
+|----------|-----|--------|
+| `Tower1` | Eastern Kingdoms (0) | Preferred: `combat/threat` |
+| `Tower2` | Eastern Kingdoms (0) | Preferred: `combat/death` |
+| `AbandonHouse` | Eastern Kingdoms (0) | Preferred: `combat/pets`; legacy SW outskirts alias |
+| `NagrandArena` | Outland (530) | Preferred: `combat/charm` |
+| `FloatingIsland1` | Outland (530) | Preferred: `combat/vehicles` |
+| `FloatingIsland2` | Outland (530) | Preferred: `social/loot` |
+| `FloatingIsland3` | Outland (530) | Preferred: `social/group` |
+| `InMountains1` | Kalimdor (1) | Preferred: `social/trade` |
+| `InMountains2` | Kalimdor (1) | Preferred: `spells/cast` |
+| `InMountains3` | Kalimdor (1) | Preferred: `spells/effects` |
+| `ElwynnRidge` | Eastern Kingdoms (0) | Elwynn cliff |
+| `BurningSteppes` | Eastern Kingdoms (0) | ~300y from ElwynnRidge |
+| `Mulgore1` | Kalimdor (1) | Preferred: `quests/escort` (plains, spawn-safe) |
+| `Mulgore3`–`Mulgore5`, `MulgoreNorth` | Kalimdor (1) | Mulgore / Thunder Bluff mesa |
+| `Boulderslide` | Kalimdor (1) | Stonetalon Boulderslide Ravine |
+| `Stonetalon1`, `Stonetalon2` | Kalimdor (1) | Stonetalon Mountains |
+| `Talondeep` | Kalimdor (1) | Talondeep Path (near Ashenvale1) |
+| `Ashenvale1` | Kalimdor (1) | Ashenvale |
+| `FelwoodSouth`, `MorlosAran` | Kalimdor (1) | Felwood |
+| `HyjalApproach`, `Hyjal1`, `Hyjal2` | Kalimdor (1) | Hyjal |
+
+Unlisted suites (`smoke`, `spells/aura`, protocol, quests, items, instances, guild, …) receive the first free pad, then hash-share if needed. Logs include `PackagePad suite=… pad=…`.
+
+**Do not** hardcode one shared coordinate for every new combat test. Content that *must* use a fixed world location (tabard designer, instance entrance, named tele) still may — then return to the package pad when possible.
+
+---
+
+## Cleanup rules
+
+Live e2e mutates a real realm. Cleanup is mandatory.
+
+### Persistent spawns (`.npc add` / `.gobject add`)
+
+These write **DB rows**. Bare add without cleanup litters pads (e.g. Crimson Templar 15209, Gift of the Observer GO 194821).
+
+| Do | Do not |
+|----|--------|
+| `bot.Spawn` / `SpawnKillLootable` / `SpawnGameObject` (register cleanup) | Bare `.npc add` / `.gobject add` |
+| `DespawnCreatureSpawn` / `DespawnGameObjectSpawn` by **DB spawn id** | Assume process exit cleans world DB |
+| Rely on SQL DELETE + soft live despawn (harness does both) | Only live delete after socket already closed |
+
+Despawn path: **SQL DELETE always** (survives session close) + optional soft `.npc delete` / `.gobject delete` while the socket is open.
+
+**Loot:** do not use `.npc add temp` for loot tests (`TEMPSUMMON_CORPSE_DESPAWN` removes the corpse; use `Spawn` / `SpawnKillLootable`).
+
+### Pets, ghouls, guardians, totems
+
+`NewScenario` / `NewSolo` register `CleanupOwnedSummons` on `t.Cleanup` (dismiss pet + despawn units with SUMMONEDBY/CREATEDBY = player).
+
+After Raise Dead / heavy summon use, also call while still InWorld:
+
+```go
+bot.CleanupOwnedSummons(t)
+```
+
+### SoftPass (fail-closed)
+
+`SoftPass` / `SoftPassf` **fail the test by default** so unjudgeable fixtures cannot greenwash CI. Only local debug:
+
+```bash
+E2E_ALLOW_SOFT_PASS=1 go test -tags=e2e …
+```
+
+Prefer `Preconditionf` (setup blocked), `Assertf` / `ConfirmedBugf` (oracle), or `HarnessFailf` (infra).
+
+---
+
+## Writing a test (short)
+
+```go
+//go:build e2e
+
+package pets_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+func TestPets_Example(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"med", "combat", "pets"},
+		Runtime:  "med",
+		Category: "combat/pets",
+	})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "PetEx",
+		Class:  e2eharness.ClassWarlock,
+		Level:  80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	// setup (GM ok) → CombatReady before pulls → drive → assert
+	t.Logf("PASS …")
+}
+```
+
+Checklist:
+
+1. `//go:build e2e` + MySQL blank import + `e2eharness`.
+2. `meta.Begin` (tag filters; **serial by default** — tag `parallel` only if pad-safe).
+3. Unique short `Prefix` (**≤ 7 chars**: account = Prefix + 2 digits + 8 hex, auth max 17);
+   place with **`PackagePad`**.
+4. Flow: fixture → place → setup → `CombatReady` if pull → drive → assert.
+5. Waiters (**Arm → Send → Wait**), not fixed long sleeps.
+6. Severity helpers for fatals; quest DB only after `Save`.
+7. Spawn helpers with cleanup; summons cleaned via `CleanupOwnedSummons`.
+
+Full API surface: harness `LLM_GUIDE.md` / `EXAMPLES.md`.
+
+---
+
+## Common flakes and fixes
+
+| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
+|---------|--------------|-----|
+| NPC ignores bot / no aggro | GM mode still on | `CombatReady` / `CombatReadyFull` before pull |
+| Boss resets mid-fight | `.gm on` for `.damage` | `Damage` / `DamageKill` (mode off) |
+| Melee out of range after `.tele` | Named tele short of target | `GoCreatureID` after `TeleNamed` |
+| Unit not in cache after tele | Cache clear on transfer | Re-`WaitUnit` after tele / `WaitInWorld` |
+| Random combat on pad | Leftover spawns / pets / other package thrash | Cleanup helpers; `-parallel 1`; PackagePad |
+| Cast fails “in combat” on empty pad | Contested pad / leftover temp | `CombatStop`; despawn litter; unique pad |
+| Loot roll never starts | Wrong creature or threshold | `CreatureGroupLootFixture` (15209) + `LootThresholdUncommon` |
+| Quest status wrong in DB | Asserted before save | `Save` / `QuestStatusAfterSave` |
+| GM commands silently ignored | Wrong race language | Set `Race` on bot (harness uses racial language) |
+| `SOFT-PASS disabled` fatal | SoftPass without opt-in | Use real severity helpers, or `E2E_ALLOW_SOFT_PASS=1` locally only |
+| `precondition:` spam | Stack/DB/env mismatch | Check `E2E_*`, world up, DSN DB names |
+| Intermittent pass without code change | Sleeps / races | Replace sleeps with waiters; fix Arm→Send→Wait |
+
+A test that fails intermittently on a **correct** core is a test/harness bug until proven otherwise. Do not hide flakes with longer sleeps or SoftPass.
+
+---
+
+## Severity markers
+
+| Helper | Meaning |
+|--------|---------|
+| `Preconditionf` | Setup never reached a judgeable state |
+| `ConfirmedBugf(t, issue, …)` | Core wrong for tracked AC issue/PR |
+| `HarnessFailf` | Infra: timeout, SQL, empty cache, send error |
+| `Assertf` / `AssertBugf` | Post-drive product oracle |
+| `SoftWarnf` | Non-fatal note |
+| `SoftPass` | **Fail-closed** unless `E2E_ALLOW_SOFT_PASS=1` |
+
+---
+
+## Policy (when to add e2e)
+
+Use `.agents/docs/e2e-policy.md` for decision trees (e2e vs unit, mandatory triggers, MVT). This README is **how to run and structure** the suite; the harness guides are **how to author** scenarios.
+
+---
+
+## CI
+
+Details live in the workflow files only:
+[`.github/workflows/e2e-live.yml`](../.github/workflows/e2e-live.yml),
+[`.github/workflows/core-build-nopch.yml`](../.github/workflows/core-build-nopch.yml).
+
+| How | Effect |
+|-----|--------|
+| Non-draft PR in **azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk** | nopch `ubuntu-24.04`/clang-18 compiles + dry-run, then **full** e2e reuses those binaries |
+| Merge to `master` | same clang-18 nopch build, then **full** e2e again (flake + merge-base drift) |
+| Actions → **e2e-live** → Run workflow (official repo; needs workflow on default branch, or `gh workflow run … --ref e2e`) | Compiles on the runner; choose scope (smoke/full) |
+
+Day-to-day development and agent debugging should use a **local** stack + `e2e/local/` or the committed suites — not CI setup docs.
+
+Greppable failure prefixes: `precondition:`, `AC#N CONFIRMED BUG:`, `harness:`, `WARNING:`.
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+module github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e
+
+go 1.26.0
+
+require (
+	github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost v1.0.8
+	github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql v1.10.0
+)
+
+require filippo.io/edwards25519 v1.2.0 // indirect
+
+// Pinned to azerothcore/AzerothGhost v1.0.8 == d2e0dee
+// (module github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost; Go 1.26). Immutable tag — do not force-move.
+// Local co-dev: go.work (gitignored). CI: go mod download from this pin.
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+filippo.io/edwards25519 v1.2.0 h1:crnVqOiS4jqYleHd9vaKZ+HKtHfllngJIiOpNpoJsjo=
+filippo.io/edwards25519 v1.2.0/go.mod h1:xzAOLCNug/yB62zG1bQ8uziwrIqIuxhctzJT18Q77mc=
+github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost v1.0.8 h1:yKyJgLSGjqey4piydJn50apahHW+oUHgV1XCUDr7UiI=
+github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost v1.0.8/go.mod h1:n5VudLK9mOqc+fIY9dlOf4njrwSMICR9hKr4SsUia6A=
+github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql v1.10.0 h1:Q+1LV8DkHJvSYAdR83XzuhDaTykuDx0l6fkXxoWCWfw=
+github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql v1.10.0/go.mod h1:M+cqaI7+xxXGG9swrdeUIoPG3Y3KCkF0pZej+SK+nWk=
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+go 1.26.0
+
+use .
+
+// Point at a local AzerothGhost checkout that contains e2e/e2eharness
+// (https://github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost). Copy to go.work (gitignored)
+// and adjust the path.
+//
+//	cp go.work.example go.work
+//
+replace github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost => /path/to/AzerothGhost
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+// Package fixtures holds AC-specific constants shared across e2e suites.
+package fixtures
+
+import "github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+
+// Re-export isolation pads so suites can depend on internal/fixtures.
+
+var (
+	// PadStormwindOutskirts is a legacy alias (AbandonHouse). Prefer PackagePad.
+	PadStormwindOutskirts = e2eharness.PadStormwindOutskirts
+	IsolationPads         = e2eharness.IsolationPads
+	PreferredPackagePads  = e2eharness.PreferredPackagePads
+)
+
+// PackagePad is sticky per suite folder — use for all combat/social pad placement.
+var PackagePad = e2eharness.PackagePad
+
+const (
+	MapEasternKingdoms = e2eharness.MapEasternKingdoms
+	MapKalimdor        = e2eharness.MapKalimdor
+	MapOutland         = e2eharness.MapOutland
+	MapNorthrend       = e2eharness.MapNorthrend
+	MapUlduar          = e2eharness.MapUlduar
+)
@@ -0,0 +1,113 @@
+// Package meta provides TestMeta gating for AC e2e category/tag filters.
+package meta
+
+import (
+	"os"
+	"strconv"
+	"strings"
+	"testing"
+)
+
+// TestMeta describes cross-cutting filters for a live e2e test.
+// Call Gate at the start of every test (before expensive setup).
+type TestMeta struct {
+	// Tags are comma-free tokens, e.g. "smoke", "short", "multi_bot", "issue", "parallel".
+	// Live e2e defaults to serial (no t.Parallel) so in-package tests do not thrash
+	// one PackagePad. Opt in with tag "parallel" only when pad-safe.
+	Tags []string
+	// Issue is an optional AC GitHub issue number (0 = none).
+	Issue int
+	// Category is a path-like label, e.g. "spells/aura" (informational; directory is primary).
+	Category string
+	// Runtime: short | med | long
+	Runtime string
+}
+
+// Gate skips the test when env filters exclude it.
+// Prefer Begin(t, m) which also enforces parallel policy (serial by default).
+//
+// Env:
+//
+//	E2E_TAGS       — comma list; test must include ALL listed tags (AND)
+//	E2E_SKIP_TAGS  — comma list; test skipped if it has ANY listed tag
+//	E2E_ISSUE      — if set, only tests with matching Issue run
+//	E2E_RUNTIME    — if set, only tests with matching Runtime run
+func Gate(t *testing.T, m TestMeta) {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	if want := strings.TrimSpace(os.Getenv("E2E_ISSUE")); want != "" {
+		n, err := strconv.Atoi(want)
+		if err != nil {
+			t.Fatalf("meta: invalid E2E_ISSUE=%q: %v", want, err)
+		}
+		if m.Issue != n {
+			t.Skipf("meta: E2E_ISSUE=%d, test issue=%d", n, m.Issue)
+		}
+	}
+
+	if want := strings.TrimSpace(os.Getenv("E2E_RUNTIME")); want != "" {
+		if !strings.EqualFold(m.Runtime, want) {
+			t.Skipf("meta: E2E_RUNTIME=%s, test runtime=%s", want, m.Runtime)
+		}
+	}
+
+	have := tagSet(m.Tags)
+
+	if raw := strings.TrimSpace(os.Getenv("E2E_SKIP_TAGS")); raw != "" {
+		for _, tag := range splitCSV(raw) {
+			if _, ok := have[tag]; ok {
+				t.Skipf("meta: skip tag %q matched", tag)
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	if raw := strings.TrimSpace(os.Getenv("E2E_TAGS")); raw != "" {
+		for _, tag := range splitCSV(raw) {
+			if _, ok := have[tag]; !ok {
+				t.Skipf("meta: required tag %q missing (have %v)", tag, m.Tags)
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// HasTag reports whether m.Tags contains tag (case-insensitive).
+func HasTag(m TestMeta, tag string) bool {
+	_, ok := tagSet(m.Tags)[strings.ToLower(strings.TrimSpace(tag))]
+	return ok
+}
+
+// Begin runs Gate then optionally t.Parallel().
+// Default is serial: PackagePad is sticky per package, so in-package parallel
+// would co-locate bots on the same pad. Tag "parallel" to opt in (use only when
+// tests do not share pad placement, or with go test -parallel 1 which no-ops Parallel).
+// Tag "serial" is accepted as an explicit no-op for readability.
+func Begin(t *testing.T, m TestMeta) {
+	t.Helper()
+	Gate(t, m)
+	if HasTag(m, "parallel") && !HasTag(m, "serial") {
+		t.Parallel()
+	}
+}
+
+func tagSet(tags []string) map[string]struct{} {
+	out := make(map[string]struct{}, len(tags))
+	for _, t := range tags {
+		t = strings.ToLower(strings.TrimSpace(t))
+		if t != "" {
+			out[t] = struct{}{}
+		}
+	}
+	return out
+}
+
+func splitCSV(s string) []string {
+	parts := strings.Split(s, ",")
+	out := make([]string, 0, len(parts))
+	for _, p := range parts {
+		p = strings.ToLower(strings.TrimSpace(p))
+		if p != "" {
+			out = append(out, p)
+		}
+	}
+	return out
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+package meta
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+)
+
+func TestGate_NoEnvRuns(t *testing.T) {
+	for _, key := range []string{"E2E_ISSUE", "E2E_RUNTIME", "E2E_SKIP_TAGS", "E2E_TAGS"} {
+		t.Setenv(key, "")
+	}
+	// Should not skip when no filters set.
+	Gate(t, TestMeta{Tags: []string{"smoke", "short"}, Runtime: "short"})
+}
+
+func TestSplitCSV(t *testing.T) {
+	got := splitCSV(" smoke, Short , ")
+	if len(got) != 2 || got[0] != "smoke" || got[1] != "short" {
+		t.Fatalf("got %#v", got)
+	}
+}
+
+func TestHasTag_Serial(t *testing.T) {
+	m := TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "serial", "loot"}}
+	if !HasTag(m, "serial") {
+		t.Fatal("expected serial tag")
+	}
+	if HasTag(m, "smoke") {
+		t.Fatal("unexpected smoke tag")
+	}
+	// Case-insensitive
+	if !HasTag(m, "SERIAL") {
+		t.Fatal("expected case-insensitive serial match")
+	}
+}
+
+// TestBegin_DefaultSerial documents that Begin does not call t.Parallel by default.
+func TestBegin_DefaultSerial(t *testing.T) {
+	Begin(t, TestMeta{Tags: []string{"unit", "serial"}, Runtime: "short"})
+	// Reaching here means Gate ran and default serial path did not panic.
+}
+
+// TestBegin_ParallelOptIn allows t.Parallel only when tagged parallel (not serial).
+func TestBegin_ParallelOptIn(t *testing.T) {
+	Begin(t, TestMeta{Tags: []string{"unit", "parallel"}, Runtime: "short"})
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+# e2e/local — scratch / debug tests (not committed)
+
+Put **throwaway** live-stack tests here while debugging a core/script change.
+Everything under this directory is **gitignored** except this README.
+
+## When to use
+
+| Put it here | Promote to |
+|-------------|------------|
+| One-off repro while fixing a bug | `suites/…` or `suites/issues/` once it should stay green |
+| Agent exploratory scenario | Same — only keep if policy says e2e is warranted |
+| Experiments with harness APIs | Drop or move when done |
+
+Do **not** put permanent regressions here; CI and reviewers only look at `smoke/` and `suites/`.
+
+## How to run
+
+From `e2e/` with stack up and `E2E_*` set (see parent [README.md](../README.md)):
+
+```bash
+# all scratch packages
+go test -tags=e2e ./local/... -count=1 -v -timeout 30m -parallel 1
+
+# one file’s package (create local/foo/foo_e2e_test.go)
+go test -tags=e2e ./local/foo -count=1 -v -timeout 15m -parallel 1
+```
+
+From the repository root: `make -C e2e e2e-local`. From `e2e/`: `make e2e-local`.
+
+## Minimal skeleton
+
+```go
+//go:build e2e
+
+package local_debug_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+func TestLocal_Scratch(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"local", "short"},
+		Runtime:  "short",
+		Category: "local",
+	})
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "Loc",
+		Class:  e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	// … drive and assert …
+	t.Logf("PASS local scratch")
+}
+```
+
+Authoring rules: AzerothGhost `e2e/LLM_GUIDE.md`. When to keep e2e long-term: `.agents/docs/e2e-policy.md`.
@@ -0,0 +1,111 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package smoke_test
+
+import (
+	"math"
+	"testing"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// SMOKE-07 first: fresh-account create (run early — late runs saw flaky auth EOF
+// after several login/relog cycles against a cold native stack).
+func TestSmoke_FirstTimeCharacterCreate(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"smoke", "short", "protocol", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "smoke"})
+
+	// Prefix must stay short: auth rejects account names >17 chars (closes with EOF).
+	// MakeBotIdents builds Prefix + 2-digit index + 8 hex = Prefix+10; keep Prefix <= 7.
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "SmCre",
+		Race:   e2eharness.RaceHuman,
+		Class:  e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:  1,
+	})
+	if bot.GUID == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "character create/login produced GUID 0")
+	}
+	if !e2eharness.SessionAlive(bot.Session) {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "session dead after character create")
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS first-time create guid=%d name=%s", bot.GUID, bot.Name)
+}
+
+// SMOKE-01: valid login → enter world
+func TestSmoke_ValidLoginEnterWorld(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"smoke", "short", "protocol", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "smoke"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "SmLogin",
+		Level:  10,
+	})
+	if !e2eharness.SessionAlive(bot.Session) {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "session not alive after NewSolo")
+	}
+	if bot.GUID == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "player GUID is 0 after enter world")
+	}
+	x, y, z, mapID := bot.Pos()
+	if math.IsNaN(float64(x)) || math.IsNaN(float64(y)) || math.IsNaN(float64(z)) {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "invalid position after login")
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS login enter world guid=%d map=%d pos=(%.1f,%.1f,%.1f)", bot.GUID, mapID, x, y, z)
+}
+
+// SMOKE-02: probe world alive after login
+func TestSmoke_ProbeWorldAliveAfterLogin(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"smoke", "short", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "smoke"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "SmProbe",
+		Level:  10,
+	})
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	bot.GM(t, ".gm on")
+	t.Logf("PASS world alive after login")
+}
+
+// SMOKE-03: teleport pad success
+func TestSmoke_TeleportPadSuccess(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"smoke", "short", "protocol", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "smoke"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "SmTele",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	pad := e2eharness.PackagePad(t)
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, pad)
+	x, y, z, mapID := bot.Pos()
+	if mapID != pad.Map {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "expected pad map %d after tele, got %d", pad.Map, mapID)
+	}
+	if math.IsNaN(float64(x)) || math.IsNaN(float64(y)) || math.IsNaN(float64(z)) {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "invalid pos after pad tele")
+	}
+	if !bot.Alive() {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "session/player not alive after pad tele")
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS pad tele map=%d pos=(%.1f,%.1f,%.1f)", mapID, x, y, z)
+}
+
+// SMOKE-05: relog same character, world still alive
+func TestSmoke_RelogSameCharacterWorldAlive(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"smoke", "short", "protocol", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "smoke"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "SmRelog",
+		Level:  20,
+	})
+	guidBefore := bot.GUID
+	bot.Save(t)
+	bot.Relog(t)
+	// Relog already WaitForLogin; AssertWorldAlive probes the fresh session.
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	if bot.GUID != guidBefore {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "expected GUID %d after relog, got %d", guidBefore, bot.GUID)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS relog world alive guid=%d", bot.GUID)
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,165 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package charm_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// Battle Shout ranks (player-cast, cancelable). Do not use GM .aura / 45614 Blending In
+// (SPELL_ATTR0_NO_AURA_CANCEL → CMSG_CANCEL_AURA is a silent no-op).
+var battleShoutRanks = []uint32{
+	47436, // rank 9 (WotLK)
+	47434, 25289, 11551, 11550, 11549, 6192, 5242, 6673,
+}
+
+func firstBattleShoutAura(bot *e2eharness.ScenarioBot) uint32 {
+	for _, id := range battleShoutRanks {
+		if bot.HasAura(id) {
+			return id
+		}
+	}
+	return 0
+}
+
+// CHARM-01: client-cast a cancelable buff then CMSG_CANCEL_AURA must remove it.
+func TestCharm_ApplyAndCancelAuraOnSelf(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "combat"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "combat/charm"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "CharmAu",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	// Rage for Battle Shout (SPELL_FAILED_NO_POWER without it).
+	bot.GM(t, ".cheat power on")
+	bot.FlushWorld(t)
+	// Prefer highest rank first (learn-all knows it).
+	castID := battleShoutRanks[0]
+	bot.Learn(t, castID)
+	bot.CastMust(t, castID, 0, 10*time.Second)
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(3 * time.Second)
+	var auraID uint32
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		auraID = firstBattleShoutAura(bot)
+		if auraID != 0 {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(40 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	if auraID == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "no Battle Shout aura after cast %d", castID)
+	}
+	bot.CancelAura(t, auraID)
+	// Product oracle: CMSG_CANCEL_AURA must remove a cancelable positive aura.
+	deadline = time.Now().Add(5 * time.Second)
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		if firstBattleShoutAura(bot) == 0 {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(40 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	if still := firstBattleShoutAura(bot); still != 0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "aura %d still present after CancelAura", still)
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS apply/cancel aura %d removed", auraID)
+}
+
+// OPEN(e2e): re-enable when AC#25506 is fixed — Yogg-Saron mind-control disconnect must not crash.
+// Issue: https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/issues/25506
+// These bodies were not a Yogg MC repro (Blending In + hard drop). Keep commented until a real charm path exists.
+/*
+func TestCharm_LogoutWhileAuraWorldAlive(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"med", "combat", "issue", "serial"},
+		Runtime:  "med",
+		Issue:    25506,
+		Category: "combat/charm",
+	})
+
+	probe := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "CharmPr", Level: 10})
+	victim := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "CharmVc", Level: 80})
+	victim.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	victim.ApplyAura(t, e2eharness.SpellBlendingInAura)
+	victim.Save(t)
+	e2eharness.HardDisconnectAndProbe(t, victim, probe, 25506)
+	t.Logf("PASS logout while aura world alive")
+}
+
+func TestCharm_HardDropWhileAuraNoCrash(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"med", "combat", "issue", "serial"},
+		Runtime:  "med",
+		Issue:    25506,
+		Category: "combat/charm",
+	})
+
+	probe := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "CharmHd", Level: 10})
+	victim := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "CharmHv", Level: 80})
+	victim.ApplyAura(t, e2eharness.SpellBlendingInAura)
+	e2eharness.HardDisconnectAndProbe(t, victim, probe, 25506)
+	t.Logf("PASS hard drop while aura no crash")
+}
+*/
+
+// CHARM-04: multi-bot — one applies aura, other probes after victim leave.
+func TestCharm_MultiBotProbeAfterVictimLeave(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "combat", "multi_bot", "serial"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "combat/charm"})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "CharmMb", Count: 2, Level: 80})
+	a, b := bots[0], bots[1]
+	a.ApplyAura(t, e2eharness.SpellBlendingInAura)
+	a.LeaveGroup(t) // no-op if not grouped
+	e2eharness.HardDisconnectAndProbe(t, a, b, 0)
+	t.Logf("PASS multi-bot probe after victim leave")
+}
+
+// CHARM-05: CancelCast helper path — start a self-channel, then CancelCastWhenChanneling.
+// Uses Hellfire (self-channel) instead of ground-targeted Rain of Fire: DEST casts flake on
+// a noisy pad / after tele, and rank-1 RoF is often replaced after `.learn all my class`.
+func TestCharm_CancelCastSafe(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "combat", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "combat/charm"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "CharmCc",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarlock,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	// gm off + mana for a real channel (account GM still allows .modify).
+	e2eharness.CombatReady(t, bot.World, e2eharness.CombatReadyOpts{God: false, Power: true})
+
+	// Prefer max-rank Hellfire; fall back to rank 1. Match any channel spell (rank rewrite).
+	channelSpells := []uint32{e2eharness.SpellHellfireMax, e2eharness.SpellHellfire}
+	var canceled bool
+	for attempt := 0; attempt < 3 && !canceled; attempt++ {
+		spell := channelSpells[attempt%len(channelSpells)]
+		if err := bot.World.CastSpell(spell, bot.GUID); err != nil {
+			e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "CastSpell hellfire %d: %v", spell, err)
+		}
+		// spellID 0 = any channel (server may channel a different rank than cast id).
+		canceled = bot.CancelCastWhenChanneling(t, 0, 4*time.Second)
+		if !canceled {
+			bot.CancelCast(t)
+			// Top up mana and retry.
+			bot.GM(t, ".modify mana 999999")
+			bot.FlushWorld(t)
+		}
+	}
+	if !canceled {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "CancelCast path: no channel observed after Hellfire retries (channel=%d)", bot.ChannelSpell())
+		return
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS cancel cast path channeling=%v canceled=%v channel_spell=%d", bot.IsChanneling(), canceled, bot.ChannelSpell())
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,136 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package death_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/client"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+const (
+	// Ghost auras commonly applied on player death (WotLK).
+	spellGhost      = 8326
+	spellGhostNight = 20584
+)
+
+// DEATH-01 / CB-07: die → corpse path; ghost auras present before release.
+func TestDeath_DieProducesGhostState(t *testing.T) {
+	// serial: concurrent .die on the same pad flakes (selection / GM thrash).
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "combat", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "combat/death"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "DieGh",
+		Level:  30,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.DieMust(t, 20*time.Second)
+
+	// Alive() is session usability, not player health. Oracle is Health()==0.
+	if hp := bot.World.Health(); hp != 0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "player hp=%d after DieMust (want 0)", hp)
+	}
+	hasGhost := bot.HasAura(spellGhost) || bot.HasAura(spellGhostNight)
+	if !hasGhost {
+		// Ghost form aura is commonly applied on release, not on the corpse body.
+		t.Logf("NOTE: no ghost aura yet before release (hp=%d session_alive=%v)",
+			bot.World.Health(), bot.Alive())
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS die → dead state (ghost_aura=%v hp=%d)", hasGhost, bot.World.Health())
+}
+
+// DEATH-02: release spirit reaches graveyard path (session stays usable).
+func TestDeath_ReleaseSpiritWorldAlive(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "combat", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "combat/death"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "DieRel",
+		Level:  30,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.DieMust(t, 20*time.Second)
+	bot.ReleaseSpirit(t)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	x, y, z, m := bot.Pos()
+	t.Logf("PASS DieAndRepop world alive pos=(%.0f,%.0f,%.0f map=%d)", x, y, z, m)
+}
+
+// DEATH-03: DieAndRepop full cycle + save.
+func TestDeath_DieAndRepopCycle(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "combat", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "combat/death"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "DieCyc",
+		Level:  40,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.DieMust(t, 20*time.Second)
+	bot.ReleaseSpirit(t)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	bot.Save(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS die+repop cycle")
+}
+
+// DEATH-05: death must not crash the worldserver.
+func TestDeath_DeathDoesNotCrashWorld(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "combat", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "combat/death"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "DieOk",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.DieMust(t, 20*time.Second)
+	bot.ReleaseSpirit(t)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS death did not crash world")
+}
+
+// DEATH-04: reclaim corpse after death.
+// Protocol: Die → capture corpse pos → ReleaseSpirit → wait SMSG_CORPSE_RECLAIM_DELAY
+// → .go to corpse (InWorld + within 39yd) → CMSG_RECLAIM_CORPSE.
+// Note: .die is Unit::Kill(self,self) → PvP corpse → server delay (often 30s) when
+// Death.CorpseReclaimDelay.PvP=1; we wait the packet, not a guessed sleep.
+func TestDeath_ReclaimCorpseAfterDeath(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"combat", "med", "serial"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "combat/death"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "DieRec",
+		Level:  30,
+	})
+	// Quiet death setup: combatstop before die (pad thrash); still PvP corpse from .die self-kill.
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.GM(t, ".combatstop")
+	bot.DieMust(t, 25*time.Second)
+	// Corpse sits at death position (capture after Die, before graveyard tele).
+	deathX, deathY, deathZ, deathMap := bot.Pos()
+	bot.ReleaseSpirit(t)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	if err := bot.World.WaitForSessionPhase(client.PhaseInWorld, 10*time.Second); err != nil {
+		t.Logf("post-repop WaitInWorld: %v", err)
+	}
+	// Soft: ghost aura often applied on release (not required for reclaim opcode).
+	deadlineGhost := time.Now().Add(3 * time.Second)
+	for time.Now().Before(deadlineGhost) {
+		if bot.HasAura(spellGhost) || bot.HasAura(spellGhostNight) {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(40 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+
+	// Wait server delay, then tele+reclaim (see ReclaimCorpseMust).
+	bot.ReclaimCorpseMust(t, deathX, deathY, deathZ, deathMap, 45*time.Second)
+	if bot.World.Health() == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "reclaim finished still dead hp=%d delay_ms=%d",
+			bot.World.Health(), bot.World.CorpseReclaimDelayMs())
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS reclaim corpse → alive (hp=%d delay_ms=%d)", bot.World.Health(), bot.World.CorpseReclaimDelayMs())
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,151 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package pets_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+const spellSummonImp = 688
+
+// summonWarlockPet learns Summon Imp, clears combat, casts (client then GM), waits for pet.
+// Pad can be contested by leftover temp NPCs; combatstop is required for cast success.
+func summonWarlockPet(t *testing.T, bot *e2eharness.ScenarioBot) uint64 {
+	t.Helper()
+	bot.CombatStop(t)
+	bot.Learn(t, spellSummonImp)
+	_ = bot.CastOrGM(t, spellSummonImp, 0, 20*time.Second)
+	// WaitPlayerPet covers UNIT_FIELD_SUMMON and SUMMONEDBY/CREATEDBY fallback.
+	return bot.WaitPlayerPet(t, 25*time.Second)
+}
+
+// PET-01: Warlock summon via learn-all + cast; wait player pet; dismiss.
+func TestPets_SummonWaitDismiss(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "combat", "pets"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "combat/pets"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "PetSum",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarlock,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.CombatReady(t)
+	pet := summonWarlockPet(t, bot)
+	if pet == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "no player pet after summon imp")
+	}
+	bot.DismissPet(t, pet)
+	bot.WaitNoPlayerPet(t, 20*time.Second)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS summon/dismiss pet guid=0x%X", pet)
+}
+
+// PET-02: pet present after summon; world alive.
+// WaitPlayerPet accepts UNIT_FIELD_SUMMON or SUMMONEDBY/CREATEDBY fallback — assert the
+// waiter result, not only the field (imp summon often lags UNIT_FIELD_SUMMON updates).
+func TestPets_PlayerPetGUIDAfterSummon(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "combat", "pets"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "combat/pets"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "PetGUID",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarlock,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.CombatReady(t)
+	pet := summonWarlockPet(t, bot)
+	if pet == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "no pet after WaitPlayerPet")
+	}
+	bot.CleanupOwnedSummons(t)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS pet=0x%X field_summon=0x%X", pet, bot.PlayerPetGUID())
+}
+
+// OPEN(e2e): re-enable when AC#27081 is fixed
+// https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/issues/27081
+// Must CastMust + PlayerPetGUID!=0; success=%v log is a soft-pass.
+/*
+func TestPets_DKRaiseDeadOpenWorld(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"med", "combat", "pets", "issue"},
+		Runtime:  "med",
+		Issue:    27081,
+		Category: "combat/pets",
+	})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "PetDK",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassDeathKnight,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.AddItem(t, e2eharness.ItemCorpseDust, 5)
+	bot.Learn(t, e2eharness.SpellRaiseDead)
+	bot.CombatReady(t)
+	res := bot.Cast(t, e2eharness.SpellRaiseDead, 0, 15*time.Second)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	if pet := bot.PlayerPetGUID(); pet != 0 {
+		bot.DismissPet(t, pet)
+		bot.WaitNoPlayerPet(t, 8*time.Second)
+	}
+	bot.CleanupOwnedSummons(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS Raise Dead open world success=%v pet=0x%X", res.Success, bot.PlayerPetGUID())
+}
+*/
+
+// PET-04: pet attack command does not crash.
+func TestPets_PetAttackCommand(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "combat", "pets"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "combat/pets"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "PetAtk",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarlock,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.CombatReady(t)
+	pet := summonWarlockPet(t, bot)
+	if pet == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "no pet for attack command")
+	}
+	dummy := bot.Spawn(t, e2eharness.CreatureTargetDummy, 15*time.Second)
+	// CombatReady again after GM spawn path.
+	bot.CombatReady(t)
+	bot.PetAttack(t, dummy)
+	bot.CleanupOwnedSummons(t)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS pet attack command pet=0x%X", pet)
+}
+
+// PET-05: dismiss clears pet.
+func TestPets_DismissClearsPet(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "combat", "pets"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "combat/pets"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "PetDis",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarlock,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.CombatReady(t)
+	pet := summonWarlockPet(t, bot)
+	if pet == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "no pet to dismiss")
+	}
+	bot.DismissPet(t, pet)
+	bot.WaitNoPlayerPet(t, 20*time.Second)
+	bot.AssertNoPlayerPet(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS dismiss clears pet")
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,195 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package threat_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// pullDummy is a high-HP training dummy for kill/engage-without-target oracles.
+// L1 Target Dummy (2673) oneshots under L80 autoattack before combat is observed.
+const pullDummy = e2eharness.CreatureHeroicTrainingDummy
+
+// pullHostile is a real combat AI NPC (Crimson Templar). Training dummies never set
+// UNIT_FIELD_TARGET, so target/taunt oracles must use a creature with a threat table.
+const pullHostile = e2eharness.CreatureGroupLootFixture // 15209
+
+// THREAT-01: engage hostile → unit in combat + targets player.
+func TestThreat_EngageSetsTarget(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "combat"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "combat/threat"})
+
+	// L50 vs L60 templar: low player damage (no oneshot), god keeps player alive.
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "ThrEng",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:         50,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	mob := bot.Spawn(t, pullHostile, 15*time.Second)
+	bot.CombatReady(t)
+	bot.Engage(t, mob, 15*time.Second)
+	bot.WaitUnitCombat(t, mob, 15*time.Second)
+	// Product oracle: real AI must target the attacker after pull.
+	bot.WaitUnitTarget(t, mob, bot.GUID, 15*time.Second)
+	bot.AssertUnitTarget(t, mob, bot.GUID)
+	t.Logf("PASS engage combat target=0x%X player=0x%X", bot.UnitTarget(mob), bot.GUID)
+}
+
+// THREAT-02: two bots; Taunt switches UNIT_FIELD_TARGET to the tank.
+//
+// WotLK 3.3.5a (wowhead/evowow spell 355): Taunt is instant, 30 yd, **Requires Defensive Stance**
+// (stance form 2 / spell 71) — NOT Battle Stance (2457). Casting Taunt in Battle Stance
+// correctly returns SPELL_FAILED_ONLY_SHAPESHIFT (94). Correct tank flow:
+//
+//	Defensive Stance → DPS pulls so mob is not already on tank → Taunt.
+func TestThreat_TauntSwitchesTarget(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "combat", "multi_bot"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "combat/threat"})
+
+	// L80 so Taunt (physical) does not miss a scaled L80 mob (L12 vs L80 miss is near-certain).
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "ThrTnt",
+		Bots: []e2eharness.BotSpec{
+			{Role: "tank", Class: e2eharness.ClassWarrior, Level: 80, LearnAllClass: true},
+			{Role: "dps", Class: e2eharness.ClassWarrior, Level: 80, LearnAllClass: true},
+		},
+	})
+	tank := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "tank")
+	dps := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "dps")
+	pad := e2eharness.PackagePad(t)
+	e2eharness.TeleportAll(t, bots, pad.X, pad.Y, pad.Z, pad.Map)
+	for _, b := range bots {
+		b.GM(t, ".combatstop")
+		b.GM(t, ".cheat god on")
+		b.GM(t, ".cheat power on")
+	}
+	// Real threat AI (not training dummy). Crimson Templar L60 works for engage+taunt at L80.
+	tank.DespawnNearbyEntry(t, pullHostile, 80)
+	mob := tank.Spawn(t, pullHostile, 15*time.Second)
+	tx, ty, tz, tm := tank.Pos()
+	dps.Teleport(t, tx+1, ty, tz, tm)
+	if dps.World.GetObject(mob) == nil {
+		seen := dps.WaitUnit(t, pullHostile, 15*time.Second)
+		if seen != 0 {
+			mob = seen
+		}
+	}
+	dps.CombatReady(t)
+	tank.CombatReady(t)
+	tank.GM(t, ".cheat power on")
+	tank.FlushWorld(t)
+
+	// Explicit learn — Defensive Stance / Taunt come from the L10 warrior quest, not only learn-all.
+	tank.Learn(t, e2eharness.SpellDefensiveStance)
+	tank.Learn(t, e2eharness.SpellTaunt)
+
+	// WotLK: Taunt Forms = Defensive Stance only (spell 71).
+	tank.CastMust(t, e2eharness.SpellDefensiveStance, 0, 10*time.Second)
+	stanceDeadline := time.Now().Add(5 * time.Second)
+	for time.Now().Before(stanceDeadline) {
+		if tank.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellDefensiveStance) {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(40 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	if !tank.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellDefensiveStance) {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "tank missing Defensive Stance aura before Taunt")
+	}
+
+	// Soft pull: mob must be attacking DPS first (tooltip: no effect if already on you).
+	_ = dps.World.SetTarget(mob)
+	dps.GM(t, ".damage 1")
+	dps.WaitUnitTarget(t, mob, dps.GUID, 10*time.Second)
+
+	tank.Face(t, mob)
+	_ = tank.World.SetTarget(mob)
+	// Product path: client Taunt in Defensive Stance retargets the mob to the tank.
+	tank.CastMust(t, e2eharness.SpellTaunt, mob, 10*time.Second)
+	tank.WaitUnitTarget(t, mob, tank.GUID, 10*time.Second)
+	tank.AssertUnitTarget(t, mob, tank.GUID)
+	tank.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS taunt switched target to tank=0x%X", tank.GUID)
+}
+
+// THREAT-03: kill target clears combat eventually.
+func TestThreat_KillClearsCombat(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "combat"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "combat/threat"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "ThrKill",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	dummy := bot.Spawn(t, pullDummy, 15*time.Second)
+	bot.CombatReady(t)
+	bot.Engage(t, dummy, 15*time.Second)
+	// Large chunks; Heroic dummy has huge HP pool.
+	bot.DamageKill(t, []uint64{dummy}, 50_000_000, 30*time.Second)
+	bot.WaitUnitDead(t, dummy, 15*time.Second)
+	// 31146 training dummies can leave the player flagged; the unit itself must drop combat.
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(8 * time.Second)
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		if !bot.UnitInCombat(dummy) {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(50 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	if bot.UnitInCombat(dummy) {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "dummy 0x%X still UNIT_FLAG_IN_COMBAT after death", dummy)
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS kill dummy dead combat=%v", bot.UnitInCombat(dummy))
+}
+
+// THREAT-04: multi-bot form party then pull (setup for threat tables).
+func TestThreat_PartyPullSetup(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "combat", "multi_bot"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "combat/threat"})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "ThrPty", Count: 2, Level: 80, LearnAllClass: true})
+	pad := e2eharness.PackagePad(t)
+	e2eharness.TeleportAll(t, bots, pad.X, pad.Y, pad.Z, pad.Map)
+	for _, b := range bots {
+		b.GM(t, ".combatstop")
+		b.GM(t, ".cheat god on")
+	}
+	bots[0].DespawnNearbyEntry(t, pullDummy, 80)
+	e2eharness.FormParty(t, bots[0], bots[1])
+	dummy := bots[0].Spawn(t, pullDummy, 15*time.Second)
+	bots[0].CombatReady(t)
+	bots[0].Engage(t, dummy, 15*time.Second)
+	if !bots[0].InGroup() || !bots[1].InGroup() {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "party gone after pull in0=%v in1=%v", bots[0].InGroup(), bots[1].InGroup())
+	}
+	if !bots[0].UnitInCombat(dummy) && e2eharness.UnitTargetGUID(bots[0].World, dummy) != bots[0].GUID {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "dummy 0x%X not in combat and not targeting leader after party pull", dummy)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS party pull setup dummy=0x%X combat=%v", dummy, bots[0].UnitInCombat(dummy))
+}
+
+// THREAT-05: WaitUnitTarget helper after engage on a real threat AI.
+func TestThreat_WaitUnitTargetHelper(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "combat"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "combat/threat"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "ThrWait",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:         50,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	mob := bot.Spawn(t, pullHostile, 15*time.Second)
+	bot.CombatReady(t)
+	bot.Engage(t, mob, 15*time.Second)
+	bot.WaitUnitTarget(t, mob, bot.GUID, 15*time.Second)
+	bot.AssertUnitTarget(t, mob, bot.GUID)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS WaitUnitTarget target=0x%X", bot.UnitTarget(mob))
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,93 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package vehicles_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// VEH-* : EnterVehicle / ExitVehicle / IsOnVehicle via Stormwind Steed on PackagePad.
+
+// spellArmistice (64373) is required by creature_template vehicle conditions
+// on Stormwind Steed 33217. VehicleAI/SmartAI ExitVehicle the rider without it
+// (conditions.comment: "Vehicle Stormwind Steed requires aura Armistice").
+const spellArmistice uint32 = 64373
+
+func spawnAndBoardSteed(t *testing.T, bot *e2eharness.ScenarioBot) (vehGUID, boarded uint64) {
+	t.Helper()
+	bot.ApplyAura(t, spellArmistice)
+	if !bot.HasAura(spellArmistice) {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "Armistice %d not on player (steed vehicle condition)", spellArmistice)
+	}
+	vehGUID = bot.Spawn(t, e2eharness.CreatureStormwindSteed, 15*time.Second)
+	if vehGUID == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "Stormwind Steed spawn returned guid 0")
+	}
+	boarded = bot.EnterVehicle(t, vehGUID, 12*time.Second)
+	if !bot.IsOnVehicle() {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "not on steed 0x%X after enter (charm=0x%X)", vehGUID, bot.World.PlayerCharmGUID())
+	}
+	return vehGUID, boarded
+}
+
+// VEH-01: two bots at the pad; one boards a Stormwind Steed.
+func TestVehicles_MultiBotColocated(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "combat", "multi_bot"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "combat/vehicles"})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "VehCol", Count: 2, Level: 80})
+	pad := e2eharness.PackagePad(t)
+	e2eharness.TeleportAllPad(t, bots, pad)
+	vehGUID, _ := spawnAndBoardSteed(t, bots[0])
+	bots[1].AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS vehicle multi-bot colocation boarded=0x%X", vehGUID)
+}
+
+// VEH-02: relog on the pad, then board a Stormwind Steed.
+func TestVehicles_RelogAfterTeleBaseline(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "combat", "protocol"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "combat/vehicles"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "VehRl", Level: 80})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.Save(t)
+	bot.Relog(t)
+	vehGUID, _ := spawnAndBoardSteed(t, bot)
+	t.Logf("PASS relog then board steed 0x%X", vehGUID)
+}
+
+// VEH-03: passenger hard-drop while on a vehicle must leave the probe world alive.
+func TestVehicles_HardDisconnectWorldAlive(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "combat", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "combat/vehicles"})
+
+	probe := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "VehPr", Level: 10})
+	vic := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "VehVc", Level: 80})
+	vic.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	vehGUID, _ := spawnAndBoardSteed(t, vic)
+	e2eharness.HardDisconnectAndProbe(t, vic, probe, 0)
+	t.Logf("PASS passenger hard-drop world alive steed=0x%X", vehGUID)
+}
+
+// VEH-04: EnterVehicle → IsOnVehicle → ExitVehicle on Stormwind Steed fixture.
+func TestVehicles_EnterExitStormwindSteed(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "combat", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "combat/vehicles"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "VehEn", Level: 80})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	if bot.IsOnVehicle() {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "already on vehicle before enter")
+	}
+	vehGUID, _ := spawnAndBoardSteed(t, bot)
+	bot.ExitVehicle(t, 12*time.Second)
+	if bot.IsOnVehicle() {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "still IsOnVehicle after ExitVehicle (0x%X)", bot.VehicleGUID())
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS EnterVehicle/ExitVehicle Stormwind Steed 0x%X", vehGUID)
+}
+
+
@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package charter_bank_test
+
+import (
+	"database/sql"
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// GUILD-01: charter buy + full turn-in via harness CreateGuildViaCharter (SetupGuildLeader).
+func TestGuild_CharterBuy(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "guild"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "guild/charter_bank"})
+
+	leader, setup, charDB := e2eharness.SetupGuildLeader(t, "GldBuy")
+	if leader == nil || leader.GUID == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "guild leader setup failed")
+	}
+	if setup.GuildName == "" {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "SetupGuildLeader returned empty guild name (charter turn-in incomplete)")
+	}
+	if setup.PetitionGUID == 0 && setup.ItemLow == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "SetupGuildLeader missing petition identity (charter buy incomplete)")
+	}
+	// guild_member insert is async (CharacterDatabase worker) after TURN_IN OK.
+	guid := leader.GUID & 0xffffffff
+	var guildID uint32
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(10 * time.Second)
+	var err error
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		err = charDB.QueryRow(`SELECT guildid FROM guild_member WHERE guid=?`, guid).Scan(&guildID)
+		if err == nil && guildID != 0 {
+			break
+		}
+		err = charDB.QueryRow(`SELECT guildid FROM guild WHERE leaderguid=?`, guid).Scan(&guildID)
+		if err == nil && guildID != 0 {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(50 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	if guildID == 0 {
+		if err != nil && err != sql.ErrNoRows {
+			e2eharness.Assertf(t, "leader not in guild_member/guild after charter turn-in: err=%v guid=%d", err, guid)
+		} else {
+			e2eharness.Assertf(t, "leader not in guild_member/guild after charter turn-in (no row) guid=%d", guid)
+		}
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS charter buy+turn-in guild=%q id=%d leader=%d petition=0x%X",
+		setup.GuildName, guildID, leader.GUID, setup.PetitionGUID)
+}
+
+// GUILD-03: multi-bot login for charter signs precondition.
+func TestGuild_MultiBotLogin(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "guild", "multi_bot"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "guild/charter_bank"})
+
+	idents := e2eharness.MakeBotIdents("GldSign", 3)
+	auth, char := e2eharness.OpenTestDBs(t)
+	e2eharness.EnsureBotAccounts(t, auth, idents)
+	_ = char
+	sessions := e2eharness.LoginAllianceBots(t, idents)
+	if len(sessions) != 3 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "want 3 sessions, got %d", len(sessions))
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS multi-bot guild login n=%d", len(sessions))
+}
+
+// GUILD-04: ModMoney for charter cost.
+func TestGuild_MoneyForCharter(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "guild"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "guild/charter_bank"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "GldMny", Level: 20})
+	want := uint32(e2eharness.GuildCharterCostCopper + 1_000_000)
+	bot.ModMoney(t, want)
+	bot.AssertMoneyAtLeast(t, want)
+	t.Logf("PASS money for charter cost=%d", e2eharness.GuildCharterCostCopper)
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,252 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package bind_reset_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// BIND-* : instance party baselines + ritual summon (3 roles) + #10708.
+
+// game_tele name on this realm (not "Stockades"). Exterior entrance on map 0.
+const teleTheStockade = "TheStockade"
+
+// Stockade interior (map 34) — real dungeon instance, not PackagePad / outdoor isolation pads.
+// Coords match areatrigger "Stormwind Stockades Entrance" (quieter than deeper hall packs).
+// Used for ritual summon, bind soft checks, and co-located .summon into one instance copy.
+var stockadeInterior = e2eharness.Position3{
+	X: 54.23, Y: 0.28, Z: -18.34, Map: 34,
+}
+
+// teleDungeonOrPrecondition runs a named tele and fails as precondition if position/map did not move.
+func teleDungeonOrPrecondition(t *testing.T, bot *e2eharness.ScenarioBot, name string) (mapID uint32) {
+	t.Helper()
+	x0, y0, z0, m0 := bot.Pos()
+	bot.TeleNamed(t, name)
+	x1, y1, z1, m1 := bot.Pos()
+	moved := m1 != m0 || e2eharness.Distance3D(x0, y0, z0, x1, y1, z1) > 5
+	if !moved {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t,
+			"named tele %q did not move player (still map=%d pos=%.1f,%.1f,%.1f) — missing game_tele?",
+			name, m1, x1, y1, z1)
+	}
+	return m1
+}
+
+// BIND-01: party of 2 formed (instance group precondition).
+func TestBind_PartyFormedForInstance(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "instance", "multi_bot"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "instances/bind_reset"})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "BindPty", Count: 2, Level: 80})
+	e2eharness.FormParty(t, bots[0], bots[1])
+	if !bots[0].InGroup() || !bots[1].InGroup() {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "party not formed in0=%v in1=%v", bots[0].InGroup(), bots[1].InGroup())
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS instance party formed")
+}
+
+// BIND-02: named dungeon tele (TheStockade) world alive.
+func TestBind_NamedDungeonTele(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "instance"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "instances/bind_reset"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "BindStk", Level: 80})
+	// AC game_tele is "TheStockade" (not "Stockades"); wrong name hangs TeleNamed ~60s.
+	m := teleDungeonOrPrecondition(t, bot, teleTheStockade)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS named dungeon tele map=%d", m)
+}
+
+// BIND-03: group shared tele attempt.
+func TestBind_GroupTeleTogether(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "instance", "multi_bot"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "instances/bind_reset"})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "BindGrp", Count: 2, Level: 80})
+	e2eharness.FormParty(t, bots[0], bots[1])
+	var maps []uint32
+	for _, b := range bots {
+		maps = append(maps, teleDungeonOrPrecondition(t, b, teleTheStockade))
+	}
+	if maps[0] != maps[1] {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "group not on same map after named tele leader=%d mate=%d", maps[0], maps[1])
+	}
+	if !bots[0].InGroup() || !bots[1].InGroup() {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "party split after tele in0=%v in1=%v", bots[0].InGroup(), bots[1].InGroup())
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS group tele together map=%d", maps[0])
+}
+
+// partyInStockadeForRitual places all three bots in the same Stockade instance.
+// Separate .go xyz into map 34 can open different instance IDs — leader enters first, then
+// GM .summon pulls helper and far into that copy.
+//
+// EffectSummonPlayer CheckCast requires a selectable same-raid target; casting while the
+// far player is on another map fails under GM .cast and often under dungeon access checks.
+// Issue the ritual / summon request while co-located in the instance, then send far outside
+// before AcceptSummon when the test needs the exterior.
+func partyInStockadeForRitual(t *testing.T, initiator, helper, far *e2eharness.ScenarioBot) {
+	t.Helper()
+	e2eharness.FormParty(t, initiator, helper, far)
+
+	// Initiator enters Stockade interior (real instance map 34) — not PackagePad.
+	initiator.Teleport(t, stockadeInterior.X, stockadeInterior.Y, stockadeInterior.Z, stockadeInterior.Map)
+	_, _, _, im := initiator.Pos()
+	if im != stockadeInterior.Map {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "initiator not on Stockade map %d (got %d)", stockadeInterior.Map, im)
+	}
+
+	for _, mate := range []*e2eharness.ScenarioBot{helper, far} {
+		before := mate.World.TeleportSeq()
+		initiator.GM(t, ".summon "+mate.Name)
+		if err := mate.World.WaitForTeleportAfter(before, 15*time.Second); err != nil {
+			e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "%s .summon into Stockade: %v", mate.Name, err)
+		}
+		_, _, _, mm := mate.Pos()
+		if mm != stockadeInterior.Map {
+			e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "%s not on Stockade map after .summon (map=%d)", mate.Name, mm)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Trash near the entrance can peel selection / break portal completion cast 7720.
+	for _, b := range []*e2eharness.ScenarioBot{initiator, helper, far} {
+		b.CombatStop(t)
+		b.FlushWorld(t)
+	}
+}
+
+// sendFarOutsideStockade moves far to the exterior entrance (map 0) while leaving a
+// pending summon intact (do this only after SMSG_SUMMON_REQUEST).
+func sendFarOutsideStockade(t *testing.T, far *e2eharness.ScenarioBot) {
+	t.Helper()
+	teleDungeonOrPrecondition(t, far, teleTheStockade)
+	_, _, _, m := far.Pos()
+	if m == stockadeInterior.Map {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "far still on instance map %d after exterior tele", m)
+	}
+}
+
+// BIND-04: 3-role ritual summon inside Stockade, then far accepts from exterior.
+//
+// Flow (portal GO 179944, reqParticipants=2):
+//  1. all three enter the same Stockade instance
+//  2. initiator + helper run the portal; far receives SMSG_SUMMON_REQUEST
+//  3. far leaves to exterior, then AcceptSummon back into the instance
+func TestBind_RitualSummonAccept(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"short", "instance", "multi_bot", "serial"},
+		Runtime:  "short",
+		Category: "instances/bind_reset",
+	})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "BindRt", Count: 3, Level: 80})
+	initiator, helper, far := bots[0], bots[1], bots[2]
+	partyInStockadeForRitual(t, initiator, helper, far)
+
+	waitSummon, cancelSummon := far.ArmSummonRequest()
+	defer cancelSummon()
+	e2eharness.RitualSummon(t, initiator, helper, far)
+	req, err := waitSummon(25 * time.Second)
+	if err != nil {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "no SMSG_SUMMON_REQUEST after ritual: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	// Leave instance while summon is pending, then accept back in.
+	sendFarOutsideStockade(t, far)
+
+	far.AcceptSummon(t, req.SummonerGUID)
+	far.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	initiator.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+
+	_, _, _, farMap := far.Pos()
+	if farMap != stockadeInterior.Map {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "after AcceptSummon expected Stockade map %d, far map=%d",
+			stockadeInterior.Map, farMap)
+	}
+	fx, fy, fz, _ := far.Pos()
+	ix, iy, iz, _ := initiator.Pos()
+	if e2eharness.Distance3D(fx, fy, fz, ix, iy, iz) > 40 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "after AcceptSummon far still far from initiator (d=%.1f)",
+			e2eharness.Distance3D(fx, fy, fz, ix, iy, iz))
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS ritual summon accept into instance summoner=0x%X farMap=%d", req.SummonerGUID, farMap)
+}
+
+// OPEN(e2e): re-enable when AC#10708 is fixed — post-reset AcceptSummon must co-locate maps.
+// Issue: https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/issues/10708
+/*
+func TestBind_ResetSummonExploit_10708(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"long", "instance", "issue", "multi_bot", "serial"},
+		Runtime:  "long",
+		Issue:    10708,
+		Category: "instances/bind_reset",
+	})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "BindX7", Count: 3, Level: 80})
+	initiator, helper, far := bots[0], bots[1], bots[2]
+	partyInStockadeForRitual(t, initiator, helper, far)
+
+	waitSummon, cancelSummon := far.ArmSummonRequest()
+	defer cancelSummon()
+	e2eharness.RitualSummon(t, initiator, helper, far)
+	req, err := waitSummon(25 * time.Second)
+	if err != nil {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "no SMSG_SUMMON_REQUEST: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	sendFarOutsideStockade(t, far)
+	initiator.LeaderResetInstances(t, 5*time.Second)
+
+	far.AcceptSummon(t, req.SummonerGUID)
+	far.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	initiator.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+
+	_, _, _, farMap := far.Pos()
+	_, _, _, leadMap := initiator.Pos()
+	if farMap != leadMap {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "after reset+AcceptSummon far map=%d initiator map=%d (summoner=0x%X)",
+			farMap, leadMap, req.SummonerGUID)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS #10708 path farMap=%d leadMap=%d", farMap, leadMap)
+}
+*/
+
+// BIND-05: character_instance row present after instance map enter + save.
+func TestBind_CharacterInstanceAfterEnter(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "instance"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "instances/bind_reset"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "BindDB", Level: 80})
+	bot.Teleport(t, stockadeInterior.X, stockadeInterior.Y, stockadeInterior.Z, stockadeInterior.Map)
+	_, _, _, m := bot.Pos()
+	if m != stockadeInterior.Map {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "expected Stockade map %d after .go xyz, got %d", stockadeInterior.Map, m)
+	}
+	bot.Save(t)
+	var n int
+	var lastErr error
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(5 * time.Second)
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		lastErr = bot.CharDB.QueryRow(
+			`SELECT COUNT(*) FROM character_instance WHERE guid=?`, bot.GUID,
+		).Scan(&n)
+		if lastErr == nil && n > 0 {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(50 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	if lastErr != nil {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "character_instance query: %v", lastErr)
+	}
+	if n <= 0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "expected character_instance row after Stockade enter+save, got count=%d map=%d", n, m)
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS character_instance rows=%d map=%d", n, m)
+}
+
+
@@ -0,0 +1,256 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package ulduar_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// OPEN(e2e): re-enable when AC#26266 is fixed — Charge near Kologarn must not drop below bridge Z.
+// Issue: https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/issues/26266
+// Placement: charge pad ~15y west of Kologarn spawn (1797.15,-24.4,448.7) at (1782.15,-24.4,448.7).
+/*
+func TestUlduar_KologarnChargeWorldAlive(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"long", "instances", "issue"},
+		Runtime:  "long",
+		Issue:    26266,
+		Category: "instances/northrend/ulduar",
+	})
+	posCharge := e2eharness.Position3{X: 1782.15, Y: -24.4027, Z: 448.741, Map: e2eharness.MapUlduar}
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "UldKol", Class: e2eharness.ClassWarrior, Level: 80, LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleNamed(t, "Kologarn")
+	bot.Teleport(t, posCharge.X, posCharge.Y, posCharge.Z, posCharge.Map)
+	kolo := bot.WaitUnit(t, e2eharness.CreatureKologarn, 30*time.Second)
+	bot.Learn(t, e2eharness.SpellBattleStance)
+	bot.Learn(t, e2eharness.SpellCharge)
+	bot.CombatReadyFull(t)
+	bot.CastSelfGM(t, e2eharness.SpellBattleStance)
+	preX, preY, preZ, _ := bot.Pos()
+	bot.Face(t, kolo)
+	res, err := bot.TryCast(t, e2eharness.SpellCharge, kolo, 12*time.Second)
+	if err != nil {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "Charge cast result timeout: %v", err)
+	} else if res == nil || !res.Success {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "Charge fail reason=%s", e2eharness.SpellFailReasonName(res.FailReason))
+	}
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(1500 * time.Millisecond)
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		x, y, z, _ := bot.Pos()
+		if e2eharness.Distance3D(preX, preY, preZ, x, y, z) > 1.0 {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(50 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	x, y, z, m := bot.Pos()
+	if z < preZ-20 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "Charge landed below bridge: z=%.1f preZ=%.1f pos=(%.1f,%.1f) map=%d", z, preZ, x, y, m)
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS Kologarn charge path map=%d pos=(%.1f,%.1f,%.1f)", m, x, y, z)
+}
+*/
+
+// Issue: https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/issues/27095
+// PR:    https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/pull/27113
+// Killing an older Allies of Nature set must not accelerate the next wave
+// (only the current set's death reschedules EVENT_FREYA_ADDS_SPAM to 5s).
+func TestAC_27095_FreyaAlliesSpawnRateReduction(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"long", "instances", "issue"},
+		Runtime:  "long",
+		Issue:    27095,
+		Category: "instances/northrend/ulduar",
+	})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "Freya",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+
+	const (
+		npcFreya10          = uint32(32906)
+		npcFreya25          = uint32(33360)
+		npcStormLasher      = uint32(32919)
+		npcWaterSpirit      = uint32(33202)
+		npcSnaplasher       = uint32(32916)
+		npcConservator      = uint32(33203)
+		npcDetonatingLasher = uint32(32918)
+	)
+	allyEntries := []uint32{
+		npcStormLasher, npcWaterSpirit, npcSnaplasher,
+		npcConservator, npcDetonatingLasher,
+	}
+	kindName := map[uint32]string{
+		npcStormLasher: "Trio", npcWaterSpirit: "Trio", npcSnaplasher: "Trio",
+		npcConservator: "Conservator", npcDetonatingLasher: "Lashers",
+	}
+	label := func(entry uint32) string {
+		if n, ok := kindName[entry]; ok {
+			return n
+		}
+		return "Unknown"
+	}
+
+	bot.TeleNamed(t, "Freya")
+	bot.GoCreatureID(t, npcFreya10)
+	bot.CombatReady(t)
+
+	freyaGUID := bot.WaitUnitAny(t, 30*time.Second, npcFreya10, npcFreya25)
+	bot.Engage(t, freyaGUID, 15*time.Second)
+
+	tr := e2eharness.NewSpawnSetTracker(allyEntries, 3*time.Second)
+	tr.KindOf = func(entry uint32) string { return label(entry) }
+	sets := tr.WaitSets(t, bot.World, 2, 4*time.Minute)
+	t.Logf("Set1=%s units=%d  Set2=%s units=%d  gap=%s",
+		sets[0].Kind, len(sets[0].Guids),
+		sets[1].Kind, len(sets[1].Guids),
+		sets[1].SpawnT.Sub(sets[0].SpawnT).Round(time.Millisecond))
+
+	// Detonating Lashers explode on death — if Set1 is Lashers, wait for Set3
+	// and kill Set2 (still: older set while a newer set is up).
+	if sets[0].Kind == "Lashers" {
+		sets = tr.WaitSets(t, bot.World, 3, 4*time.Minute)
+	}
+
+	var older, newer e2eharness.SpawnSet
+	if sets[0].Kind == "Lashers" {
+		older, newer = sets[1], sets[2]
+	} else {
+		older, newer = sets[0], sets[1]
+	}
+	if older.Kind == "Lashers" {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "cannot find a non-Lasher older set to kill without collateral explosions")
+	}
+
+	time.Sleep(2 * time.Second)
+	tr.Poll(bot.World, time.Now())
+
+	var olderLive []uint64
+	for _, g := range older.Guids {
+		if hp, _ := bot.UnitHP(g); hp > 0 {
+			olderLive = append(olderLive, g)
+		}
+	}
+	if len(olderLive) == 0 {
+		switch older.Kind {
+		case "Trio":
+			olderLive = e2eharness.LivingByEntries(bot.World, 120, npcStormLasher, npcWaterSpirit, npcSnaplasher)
+		case "Conservator":
+			olderLive = e2eharness.LivingByEntries(bot.World, 120, npcConservator)
+		default:
+			olderLive = e2eharness.LivingByEntries(bot.World, 120, older.Entry)
+		}
+	}
+	var newerEntries []uint32
+	switch newer.Kind {
+	case "Trio":
+		newerEntries = []uint32{npcStormLasher, npcWaterSpirit, npcSnaplasher}
+	case "Conservator":
+		newerEntries = []uint32{npcConservator}
+	case "Lashers":
+		newerEntries = []uint32{npcDetonatingLasher}
+	default:
+		newerEntries = []uint32{newer.Entry}
+	}
+	newerN, _ := e2eharness.CountLivingWithRetry(bot.World, 120, newerEntries, 2*time.Second)
+	if len(olderLive) == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "older set (%s) already dead before damage step", older.Kind)
+	}
+	if newerN == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "newer set (%s) already dead before damage step", newer.Kind)
+	}
+
+	bot.DamageKill(t, olderLive, 10_000_000, 10*time.Second)
+	killT := time.Now()
+
+	knownAtKill := tr.Known()
+	for _, s := range bot.UnitsByEntry(120, allyEntries...) {
+		knownAtKill[s.GUID] = struct{}{}
+	}
+	fresh := bot.WaitNewUnits(t, knownAtKill, allyEntries, 90*time.Second)
+	if len(fresh) == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "no new ally set spawned within 90s after older-set kill")
+	}
+	nextT := time.Now()
+	fromNewer := nextT.Sub(newer.SpawnT)
+	fromKill := nextT.Sub(killT)
+	t.Logf("next set=%s units=%d  (Δ from newer spawn=%s, Δ from older kill=%s)",
+		label(fresh[0].Entry), len(fresh),
+		fromNewer.Round(time.Millisecond), fromKill.Round(time.Millisecond))
+
+	e2eharness.AssertIntervalNotAccelerated(t, 27095, fromKill, fromNewer, e2eharness.IntervalBugOpts{
+		MaxFromEvent:    20 * time.Second,
+		MaxFromBaseline: 45 * time.Second,
+	})
+	t.Logf("PASS AC#27095 next set not accelerated by killing older set")
+}
+
+// ULDUAR-03: Ulduar map enter via named tele stays in-world.
+func TestUlduar_NamedTeleEnter(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "instances"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "instances/northrend/ulduar"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "UldEnt",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	// Stock game_tele "Ulduar" is Storm Peaks entrance (map 571), not raid 603.
+	bot.TeleNamed(t, "Ulduar")
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	_, _, _, m := bot.Pos()
+	if m != e2eharness.MapNorthrend {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "TeleNamed Ulduar map=%d want Northrend %d", m, e2eharness.MapNorthrend)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS Ulduar named tele map=%d (Storm Peaks entrance)", m)
+}
+
+// ULDUAR-04: engage + DamageKill path on a trash/dummy (raid helper training).
+// L1 Target Dummy (2673) is oneshot by L80 before combat flag — use HeroicTrainingDummy.
+func TestUlduar_DamageKillPathSafe(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "instances"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "instances/northrend/ulduar"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "UldDmg",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	dummy := bot.Spawn(t, e2eharness.CreatureHeroicTrainingDummy, 15*time.Second)
+	bot.CombatReady(t)
+	bot.Engage(t, dummy, 20*time.Second)
+	bot.DamageKill(t, []uint64{dummy}, 50_000_000, 20*time.Second)
+	hp, _ := bot.UnitHP(dummy)
+	if hp > 0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "dummy 0x%X still alive hp=%d after DamageKill", dummy, hp)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS DamageKill path dummy=0x%X dead", dummy)
+}
+
+// ULDUAR-05: dual-bot login near Freya does not thrash auth.
+func TestUlduar_MultiBotLoginNearBossPad(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "instances", "multi_bot"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "instances/northrend/ulduar"})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "UldDuo",
+		Count:  2,
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	for _, b := range bots {
+		b.TeleNamed(t, "Freya")
+	}
+	_, _, _, m0 := bots[0].Pos()
+	_, _, _, m1 := bots[1].Pos()
+	if m0 != e2eharness.MapUlduar || m1 != e2eharness.MapUlduar {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "Freya pad maps leader=%d mate=%d want %d", m0, m1, e2eharness.MapUlduar)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS multi-bot Freya pad login n=%d map=%d", len(bots), m0)
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,109 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package equip_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// EQUIP-01: add+inventory oracle (EquipEntry is EQUIP-04).
+func TestEquip_AddItemInventorySeed(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "items"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "items/equip"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "EqBasic",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.AddItemWait(t, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy, 1)
+	waitInventoryAtLeast(t, bot, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy, 1)
+	t.Logf("PASS add item inventory seed")
+}
+
+// EQUIP-02: AddItemWait returns bag/slot.
+func TestEquip_AddItemWaitSlot(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "items"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "items/equip"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "EqSlot",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bag, slot := bot.AddItemWait(t, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy, 1)
+	bot.AssertInventoryAtLeast(t, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy, 1)
+	t.Logf("PASS AddItemWait bag=%d slot=%d inventory>=1", bag, slot)
+}
+
+// EQUIP-03: multiple adds without crash.
+func TestEquip_MultipleAddsNoCrash(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "items"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "items/equip"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "EqMulti",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	for i := 0; i < 3; i++ {
+		bot.AddItem(t, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy, 1)
+	}
+	bot.Save(t)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS multiple item adds")
+}
+
+// EQUIP-04: equip entry helper on a simple weapon if available via GM add+equip.
+func TestEquip_EquipEntryHelper(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "items"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "items/equip"})
+
+	const itemWornShortsword = 25 // Worn Shortsword, main-hand slot 15
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "EqWep",
+		Class:  e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:  10,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.EquipEntry(t, itemWornShortsword, 1)
+	slot := bot.WaitEquipped(t, itemWornShortsword, 5*time.Second)
+	t.Logf("PASS EquipEntry helper worn entry=%d visible slot=%d", itemWornShortsword, slot)
+}
+
+// EQUIP-05: bag seed + relog inventory path stays healthy.
+func TestEquip_ItemSurvivesRelogPath(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "items", "protocol"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "items/equip"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "EqRelog",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	// AddItem is fire-and-forget; CharDB after an immediate .save often still
+	// reads 0 on a fast runner. Wait for the push, then poll the persisted count.
+	bot.AddItemWait(t, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy, 2)
+	waitInventoryAtLeast(t, bot, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy, 2)
+	bot.Relog(t)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	// Inventory should still be present after relog (CharDB / load path).
+	bot.AssertInventoryAtLeast(t, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy, 2)
+	t.Logf("PASS item seed + relog inventory persists")
+}
+
+// waitInventoryAtLeast polls CharDB (InventoryCount Saves) until count >= min.
+func waitInventoryAtLeast(t *testing.T, bot *e2eharness.ScenarioBot, entry uint32, least int) {
+	t.Helper()
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(5 * time.Second)
+	var got int
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		got = bot.InventoryCount(t, entry)
+		if got >= least {
+			return
+		}
+		time.Sleep(100 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "inventory entry=%d count=%d want>=%d", entry, got, least)
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,141 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package session_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// SESS-01: position readable after login (seed of inventory/pos load).
+func TestSession_PositionAfterLogin(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "protocol"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "protocol/session"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "SessPos",
+		Level:  20,
+	})
+	x, y, z, mapID := bot.Pos()
+	if bot.GUID == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "GUID 0 after login")
+	}
+	if mapID != e2eharness.MapEasternKingdoms {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "login map=%d want %d pos=(%.1f,%.1f,%.1f)",
+			mapID, e2eharness.MapEasternKingdoms, x, y, z)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS pos after login map=%d (%.1f,%.1f,%.1f)", mapID, x, y, z)
+}
+
+// SESS-02: item + quest present after load path.
+func TestSession_ItemAndQuestAfterLoad(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "protocol"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "protocol/session"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "SessLd",
+		Level:  40,
+	})
+	bot.AddItemWait(t, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy, 1)
+	bot.AddQuest(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet)
+	bot.Save(t)
+	bot.AssertInventoryAtLeast(t, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy, 1)
+	bot.AssertQuestStatus(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet, e2eharness.QuestStatusIncomplete)
+	t.Logf("PASS item+quest after load/save")
+}
+
+// SESS-03: set gold via GM, save, relog — CharDB money must match.
+func TestSession_MoneyMutateSaveRelog(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "protocol"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "protocol/session"})
+
+	const wantCopper uint32 = 50_000
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "SessGd",
+		Level:  20,
+	})
+	bot.SetMoney(t, wantCopper)
+	bot.AssertMoneyEqual(t, wantCopper)
+	bot.Save(t)
+	bot.Relog(t)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	// Product oracle: money must survive save+relog (not world-alive only).
+	bot.AssertMoneyEqual(t, wantCopper)
+	t.Logf("PASS money %d survived save+relog", wantCopper)
+}
+
+// OPEN(e2e): re-enable when AC#25793 is fixed — GM .gm visible off must persist extra_flags across relog.
+// Issue: https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/issues/25793
+/*
+func TestSession_GMVisibilitySurvivesRelog(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"short", "protocol", "issue"},
+		Runtime:  "short",
+		Issue:    25793,
+		Category: "protocol/session",
+	})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "SessGM",
+		Level:  10,
+	})
+
+	const playerExtraGMInvisible = uint16(0x0010)
+
+	bot.GM(t, ".gm visible off")
+	bot.Save(t)
+
+	var flags uint16
+	if err := bot.CharDB.QueryRow(
+		`SELECT extra_flags FROM characters WHERE guid=?`, bot.GUID,
+	).Scan(&flags); err != nil {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "read extra_flags: %v", err)
+	}
+	if flags&playerExtraGMInvisible == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "after .gm visible off, extra_flags=0x%X missing bit 0x10", flags)
+	}
+
+	guid := bot.GUID
+	bot.Relog(t)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+
+	queryGUID := bot.GUID
+	if queryGUID == 0 {
+		queryGUID = guid
+	}
+	var after uint16
+	err := bot.CharDB.QueryRow(
+		`SELECT extra_flags FROM characters WHERE guid=?`, queryGUID,
+	).Scan(&after)
+	if err != nil {
+		err = bot.CharDB.QueryRow(
+			`SELECT extra_flags FROM characters WHERE guid=?`, guid,
+		).Scan(&after)
+	}
+	if err != nil {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "read extra_flags after relog: %v", err)
+	}
+	if after&playerExtraGMInvisible == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "GM invisible did not stick after relog (extra_flags=0x%X)", after)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS GM visibility survived relog (extra_flags=0x%X)", after)
+}
+*/
+
+// SESS-06: hard session drop leaves world probeable by another bot.
+func TestSession_HardDropWorldStaysAlive(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "protocol", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "protocol/session"})
+
+	probe := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "SessPrb",
+		Level:  10,
+	})
+	victim := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "SessVic",
+		Level:  10,
+	})
+	// Hard close without graceful logout path. issue=0: no ConfirmedBugf.
+	e2eharness.HardDisconnectAndProbe(t, victim, probe, 0)
+	t.Logf("PASS hard drop did not kill world (probe OK)")
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package teleport_test
+
+import (
+	"math"
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// TELE-01: cross-map teleport (EK → Northrend).
+func TestTeleport_CrossMapEasternToNorthrend(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "protocol"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "protocol/teleport"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "TeleXM",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	_, _, _, m0 := bot.Pos()
+	bot.Teleport(t, 3758.2554, 3689.5754, 47.241505, e2eharness.MapNorthrend)
+	x, y, z, m1 := bot.Pos()
+	if m1 != e2eharness.MapNorthrend {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "expected Northrend map %d, got %d (from %d)", e2eharness.MapNorthrend, m1, m0)
+	}
+	if math.IsNaN(float64(x)) {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "nan position after cross-map tele")
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS cross-map tele map=%d pos=(%.1f,%.1f,%.1f)", m1, x, y, z)
+}
+
+// TELE-02: TeleNamed + world alive.
+func TestTeleport_TeleNamedSafe(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "protocol"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "protocol/teleport"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "TeleNm",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	// Stormwind is a stable named tele on most AC installs.
+	bot.TeleNamed(t, "Stormwind")
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	_, _, _, m := bot.Pos()
+	if m != e2eharness.MapEasternKingdoms {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "TeleNamed Stormwind map=%d want EK %d", m, e2eharness.MapEasternKingdoms)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS TeleNamed Stormwind map=%d", m)
+}
+
+// TELE-03: spam short teleports must not crash world.
+func TestTeleport_SpamShortDoesNotCrash(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "protocol"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "protocol/teleport"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "TeleSp",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	for i := 0; i < 5; i++ {
+		bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+		bot.Teleport(t, -8949.95+float32(i), 554.0, 94.0, e2eharness.MapEasternKingdoms)
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS spam short teleports")
+}
+
+// TELE-04: pad tele then named tele preserves session.
+func TestTeleport_PadThenNamed(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "protocol"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "protocol/teleport"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "TelePN",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.TeleNamed(t, "Ironforge")
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS pad then named tele")
+}
+
+// TELE-05: GoCreatureID lands near entry after spawn.
+func TestTeleport_GoCreatureIDNearSpawn(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "protocol"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "protocol/teleport"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "TeleGo",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	guid := bot.Spawn(t, e2eharness.CreatureTargetDummy, 15*time.Second)
+	if guid == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "failed to spawn target dummy")
+	}
+	bot.GoCreatureID(t, e2eharness.CreatureTargetDummy)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS GoCreatureID near dummy guid=0x%X", guid)
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,108 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package escort_test
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// OPEN(e2e): replace this package with a real escort quest fixture (start → follow →
+// complete/fail oracle). Until then only keep spawn/cache helpers that have hard asserts.
+
+// ESCORT-02: unit still findable after spawn (hard GUID/cache oracle).
+func TestEscort_UnitFindableAfterSpawn(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "quests"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "quests/escort"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "EscFd", Level: 80})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	guid := bot.Spawn(t, e2eharness.CreatureTargetDummy, 15*time.Second)
+	found := bot.FindUnit(e2eharness.CreatureTargetDummy, 50)
+	if found == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "FindUnit 0 after spawn guid=0x%X", guid)
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS unit findable found=0x%X spawn=0x%X", found, guid)
+}
+
+// PR: https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/pull/24450
+// Quest 12512 Leave No One Behind: bandage Crusader Jonathan (28133) summons
+// follower 28136 (SMART_ACTION_FOLLOW). Logout must despawn the follower
+// (SmartAI::UpdateFollow when FindPlayer fails).
+// https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/quest=12512/leave-no-one-behind
+func TestAC_24450_FollowDespawnsOnLogout(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"med", "quests", "ai", "issue", "serial"},
+		Runtime:  "med",
+		Issue:    24450,
+		Category: "quests/escort",
+	})
+
+	const (
+		questLeaveNoOneBehind = uint32(12512)
+		itemCrusadersBandage  = uint32(38330)
+		spellCrusadersBandage = uint32(50662)
+		npcJonathanWorld      = uint32(28133) // sitting world spawn
+		npcJonathanFollow     = uint32(28136) // summoned follower
+	)
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "EscFol",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	bot.AddQuest(t, questLeaveNoOneBehind)
+	bot.AddItem(t, itemCrusadersBandage, 1)
+	bot.GoCreatureID(t, npcJonathanWorld)
+	worldNPC := bot.WaitUnit(t, npcJonathanWorld, 20*time.Second)
+	if worldNPC == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "Crusader Jonathan %d not at world spawn", npcJonathanWorld)
+	}
+	bot.DespawnNearbyEntry(t, npcJonathanFollow, 80)
+
+	// 50662 is an item spell; client CastSpell without USE_ITEM never SPELL_GOs.
+	// Targeted `.cast` is the GM stand-in for using Crusader's Bandage on Jonathan.
+	known := map[uint64]struct{}{}
+	for _, u := range bot.UnitsByEntry(80, npcJonathanFollow) {
+		known[u.GUID] = struct{}{}
+	}
+	if err := bot.World.SetTarget(worldNPC); err != nil {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "SetTarget Jonathan 0x%X: %v", worldNPC, err)
+	}
+	bot.GM(t, fmt.Sprintf(".cast %d", spellCrusadersBandage))
+	fresh := bot.WaitNewUnits(t, known, []uint32{npcJonathanFollow}, 20*time.Second)
+	if len(fresh) == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "bandage did not summon a new follow-NPC %d", npcJonathanFollow)
+	}
+	follower := fresh[0].GUID
+	t.Logf("follower 28136 guid=0x%X after bandage", follower)
+
+	// UpdateFollow only ticks every 1s. A tight Relog can come back before
+	// FindPlayer fails, so stay offline past that timer, then login.
+	if err := bot.World.SendLogout(); err != nil {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "logout: %v", err)
+	}
+	if err := bot.World.WaitForLogout(30 * time.Second); err != nil {
+		t.Logf("logout wait: %v (continuing)", err)
+	}
+	bot.Close()
+	time.Sleep(2 * time.Second)
+	bot.Relog(t)
+	// Fresh snapshot: sitting Jonathan must be in the create set first.
+	if bot.WaitUnit(t, npcJonathanWorld, 20*time.Second) == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "after login, world Jonathan %d not in object cache — snapshot not ready", npcJonathanWorld)
+	}
+	if obj := bot.World.GetObject(follower); obj != nil {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "follow-NPC %d still in snapshot after logout (guid=0x%X)", npcJonathanFollow, follower)
+	}
+	if leftover := bot.FindUnit(npcJonathanFollow, 80); leftover != 0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "follow-NPC %d still in world after logout (guid=0x%X)", npcJonathanFollow, leftover)
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS AC#24450 follower %d despawned after logout", npcJonathanFollow)
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,123 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package lifecycle_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// QLIFE-03 / #26549: STAY_ALIVE quest fails on death.
+func TestAC_26549_StayAliveFailsOnDeath(t *testing.T) {
+	// serial: DieMust + CharDB save race under parallel pad thrash.
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		// smoke: STAY_ALIVE fail-on-death is in core (#26989 / #26549).
+		Tags:     []string{"short", "quests", "issue", "smoke", "serial"},
+		Runtime:  "short",
+		Issue:    26549,
+		Category: "quests/lifecycle",
+	})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "QAlive",
+		Class:  e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:  30,
+	})
+	// AddQuest waits for INCOMPLETE in CharDB (async .quest add under thrash).
+	bot.AddQuest(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet)
+	bot.Teleport(t, -9222.58, -2147.87, 63.814, e2eharness.MapEasternKingdoms)
+
+	bot.DieAndRepop(t)
+	// CharDB quest status is async after .save — always re-save and re-read.
+	st, ok := bot.QuestStatusAfterSave(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet)
+	if !ok {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "quest row missing after death")
+	}
+	if st != e2eharness.QuestStatusFailed {
+		// CharDB lag after FailQuest — poll, do not fixed-sleep once.
+		deadline := time.Now().Add(5 * time.Second)
+		for time.Now().Before(deadline) && st != e2eharness.QuestStatusFailed {
+			time.Sleep(100 * time.Millisecond)
+			st, ok = bot.QuestStatusAfterSave(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet)
+			if !ok {
+				e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "quest row missing after death (retry)")
+			}
+		}
+	}
+	if st != e2eharness.QuestStatusFailed {
+		// ConfirmedBugf(t, 26549, ...) — core FailQuestsOnDeath is on this branch; hard-fail.
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "quest status=%d (%s) after death+repop, want FAILED(5)",
+			st, e2eharness.QuestStatusName(st))
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS quest failed on death (status=%s)", e2eharness.QuestStatusName(st))
+}
+
+// QLIFE-01: AddQuest → incomplete status after save.
+func TestQuest_AddQuestIncomplete(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "quests"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "quests/lifecycle"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "QAdd",
+		Level:  30,
+	})
+	bot.AddQuest(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet)
+	bot.AssertQuestStatus(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet, e2eharness.QuestStatusIncomplete)
+	t.Logf("PASS AddQuest → incomplete")
+}
+
+// QLIFE-02: quest status survives save round-trip.
+func TestQuest_StatusSurvivesSave(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "quests"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "quests/lifecycle"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "QSave",
+		Level:  30,
+	})
+	bot.AddQuest(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet)
+	st, ok := bot.QuestStatusAfterSave(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet)
+	if !ok {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "quest missing after save")
+	}
+	if st != e2eharness.QuestStatusIncomplete {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "want incomplete after save, got %d", st)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS quest status survives save")
+}
+
+// QLIFE-04: quest status after relog remains Incomplete (not row-presence only).
+func TestQuest_StatusSurvivesRelog(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "quests", "protocol"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "quests/lifecycle"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "QRelog",
+		Level:  30,
+	})
+	bot.AddQuest(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet)
+	bot.AssertQuestStatus(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet, e2eharness.QuestStatusIncomplete)
+	bot.Save(t)
+	bot.Relog(t)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	// Product oracle: status byte must still be Incomplete after relog.
+	bot.AssertQuestStatus(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet, e2eharness.QuestStatusIncomplete)
+	t.Logf("PASS quest incomplete after relog")
+}
+
+// QLIFE-05: second AddQuest of same ID is safe (no crash).
+func TestQuest_ReAddSameQuestNoCrash(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "quests"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "quests/lifecycle"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "QDup",
+		Level:  30,
+	})
+	bot.AddQuest(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet)
+	bot.AddQuest(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	bot.AssertQuestStatus(t, e2eharness.QuestRethbanGauntlet, e2eharness.QuestStatusIncomplete)
+	t.Logf("PASS re-add same quest no crash")
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package group_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/client"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// GRP-01: FormParty → both InGroup, leader flag.
+func TestGroup_FormPartyBasic(t *testing.T) {
+	// serial: SW pad thrash + concurrent party tests can drop invites under load.
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "social", "multi_bot", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "social/group"})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "GrpForm",
+		Count:  2,
+		Level:  20,
+	})
+	leader, mate := bots[0], bots[1]
+	e2eharness.FormPartyAtPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t), leader, mate)
+	if !leader.InGroup() || !mate.InGroup() {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "expected both in group leader=%v mate=%v", leader.InGroup(), mate.InGroup())
+	}
+	if !leader.IsGroupLeader() {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "leader bot not IsGroupLeader")
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS FormParty members=%d", len(leader.GroupMembers())+1)
+}
+
+// GRP-02: leave group clears membership.
+func TestGroup_LeaveClearsMembership(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "social", "multi_bot", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "social/group"})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "GrpLv", Count: 2, Level: 20})
+	leader, mate := bots[0], bots[1]
+	pad := e2eharness.PackagePad(t)
+	e2eharness.TeleportAllPad(t, bots, pad)
+	e2eharness.FormParty(t, leader, mate)
+	mate.LeaveGroup(t)
+	mate.WaitNotInGroup(t, 15*time.Second)
+	if mate.InGroup() {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "mate still InGroup after leave")
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS leave group")
+}
+
+// GRP-03: transfer leader.
+func TestGroup_SetLeaderTransfer(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "social", "multi_bot", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "social/group"})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "GrpLead", Count: 2, Level: 20})
+	a, b := bots[0], bots[1]
+	pad := e2eharness.PackagePad(t)
+	e2eharness.TeleportAllPad(t, bots, pad)
+	e2eharness.FormParty(t, a, b)
+	a.SetLeader(t, b)
+	b.WaitIsGroupLeader(t, 15*time.Second)
+	t.Logf("PASS set leader transfer")
+}
+
+// GRP-04: rapid invite/decline loops must not crash world.
+func TestGroup_RapidInviteDeclineNoCrash(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"med", "social", "multi_bot", "serial"},
+		Runtime:  "med",
+		Category: "social/group",
+	})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "GrpFast", Count: 2, Level: 20})
+	a, b := bots[0], bots[1]
+	pad := e2eharness.PackagePad(t)
+	e2eharness.TeleportAllPad(t, bots, pad)
+	for i := 0; i < 5; i++ {
+		// Arm before Invite (no last-invite cache; WaitGroupInvite alone can miss a fast SMSG).
+		waitInv, cancelInv := b.ArmGroupInvite()
+		a.Invite(t, b)
+		if _, ok := waitInv(5 * time.Second); !ok {
+			cancelInv()
+			e2eharness.Assertf(t, "rapid invite loop %d: no SMSG_GROUP_INVITE", i)
+			return
+		}
+		cancelInv()
+		// Must wait for leader SMSG_GROUP_DECLINE — pending GetGroupInvite is not "in group",
+		// so WaitNotInGroup returns immediately and the next Invite hits ALREADY_IN_GROUP.
+		b.DeclineGroupFrom(t, a)
+		b.WaitNotInGroup(t, 5*time.Second)
+	}
+	e2eharness.ProbeWorldAlive(t, a, 0)
+	t.Logf("PASS rapid invite/decline no crash")
+}
+
+// GRP-05: set loot method NeedBeforeGreed.
+func TestGroup_SetLootMethodNBG(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "social", "loot", "multi_bot", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "social/group"})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "GrpLoot", Count: 2, Level: 20})
+	leader, mate := bots[0], bots[1]
+	pad := e2eharness.PackagePad(t)
+	e2eharness.TeleportAllPad(t, bots, pad)
+	e2eharness.FormParty(t, leader, mate)
+	leader.SetLootMethod(t, client.LootMethodNeedBeforeGreed, 0, 2)
+	st := leader.WaitLootMethod(t, client.LootMethodNeedBeforeGreed, 10*time.Second)
+	t.Logf("PASS set loot method state_in_group=%v loot=%d", st.InGroup, st.LootMethod)
+}
+
+// GRP-06: disband party.
+func TestGroup_DisbandParty(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "social", "multi_bot", "serial"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "social/group"})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "GrpDis", Count: 2, Level: 20})
+	leader, mate := bots[0], bots[1]
+	pad := e2eharness.PackagePad(t)
+	e2eharness.TeleportAllPad(t, bots, pad)
+	e2eharness.FormParty(t, leader, mate)
+	e2eharness.DisbandParty(t, bots...)
+	leader.WaitNotInGroup(t, 15*time.Second)
+	mate.WaitNotInGroup(t, 15*time.Second)
+	t.Logf("PASS disband party")
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,320 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package loot_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/client"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// LOOT-01: Need vs Greed on a guaranteed Uncommon drop (Crimson Templar).
+func TestLoot_NeedVsGreedWinnerBag(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "loot", "multi_bot", "serial"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "social/loot"})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "LootNBG",
+		Bots: []e2eharness.BotSpec{
+			{Role: "leader", Class: e2eharness.ClassWarrior, Level: 80, LearnAllClass: true},
+			{Role: "mate", Class: e2eharness.ClassWarrior, Level: 80, LearnAllClass: true},
+		},
+	})
+	leader := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "leader")
+	mate := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "mate")
+	e2eharness.FormPartyAtPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t), leader, mate)
+	// AC minimum valid threshold is Uncommon (2); greys/whites never start group rolls.
+	leader.SetLootMethod(t, client.LootMethodNeedBeforeGreed, 0, e2eharness.LootThresholdUncommon)
+	leader.WaitLootMethod(t, client.LootMethodNeedBeforeGreed, 10*time.Second)
+
+	// Mate ready on pad before kill so both are in range for group loot rolls.
+	mate.CombatReady(t)
+	guid := leader.SpawnKillLootable(t, e2eharness.CreatureGroupLootFixture, 45*time.Second)
+	// Do not re-teleport after kill — stay on the corpse (tele can drop client loot state).
+
+	leader.World.ClearActiveLootRolls()
+	mate.World.ClearActiveLootRolls()
+	waitRoll, cancelRoll := leader.ArmLootStartRoll()
+	t.Cleanup(cancelRoll)
+
+	items, ok := leader.TryOpenLoot(t, guid, 8*time.Second)
+	if !ok {
+		_ = leader.World.SetTarget(guid)
+		items, ok = leader.TryOpenLoot(t, guid, 8*time.Second)
+	}
+	if !ok {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "NBG: group-loot fixture corpse not lootable guid=0x%X", guid)
+		return
+	}
+	t.Logf("loot window items=%d", len(items))
+
+	roll, gotRoll := waitRoll(0, 12*time.Second)
+	if !gotRoll {
+		// Known-good fixture (100% Uncommon crest); missing roll is setup/product failure.
+		leader.LootRelease(t, guid)
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "NBG: no SMSG_LOOT_START_ROLL on fixture %d (items=%d)", e2eharness.CreatureGroupLootFixture, len(items))
+		return
+	}
+
+	// Bag baseline before award so we can require inventory credit (not packet-only).
+	leadCount0 := leader.InventoryCount(t, roll.ItemID)
+	mateCount0 := mate.InventoryCount(t, roll.ItemID)
+
+	// Arm outcome before votes (Arm → Roll → Wait).
+	wonCh, _, cancelOut := leader.ArmLootRollOutcome(roll.ItemID)
+	t.Cleanup(cancelOut)
+	mate.RollGreed(t, roll)
+	leader.RollNeed(t, roll)
+	var won client.LootRollWon
+	select {
+	case won = <-wonCh:
+	case <-time.After(90 * time.Second):
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "LOOT_ROLL_WON not seen after Need/Greed item=%d", roll.ItemID)
+		return
+	}
+	if won.WinnerGUID != leader.GUID && won.WinnerGUID != mate.GUID {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "unexpected winner 0x%X", won.WinnerGUID)
+	}
+	winner := leader
+	base := leadCount0
+	if won.WinnerGUID == mate.GUID {
+		winner = mate
+		base = mateCount0
+	}
+	// Poll bag credit briefly (item push can lag slightly behind LOOT_ROLL_WON).
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(10 * time.Second)
+	var n int
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		n = winner.InventoryCount(t, roll.ItemID)
+		if n >= base+1 {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(50 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	if n < base+1 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "NBG winner bag credit missing item=%d count %d→%d want >=%d (winner=0x%X)",
+			roll.ItemID, base, n, base+1, won.WinnerGUID)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS need/greed roll item=%d winner=0x%X bag %d→%d", roll.ItemID, won.WinnerGUID, base, n)
+	leader.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+}
+
+// OPEN(e2e): re-enable when AC#26894 is fixed and GO 194821 UseGameObject path is available.
+// Prefer real Gift of the Observer mid-roll leave (not corpse proxy). Soft-pass is forbidden.
+// Issue: https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/issues/26894
+/*
+func TestAC_26894_ChestLootPartyLeaveMidRoll(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"med", "loot", "multi_bot", "serial", "issue"},
+		Runtime:  "med",
+		Issue:    26894,
+		Category: "social/loot",
+	})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "LootLv",
+		Bots: []e2eharness.BotSpec{
+			{Role: "leader", Level: 80, LearnAllClass: true, Class: e2eharness.ClassWarrior},
+			{Role: "leaver", Level: 80, LearnAllClass: true, Class: e2eharness.ClassWarrior},
+			{Role: "stayer", Level: 80, LearnAllClass: true, Class: e2eharness.ClassWarrior},
+		},
+	})
+	leader := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "leader")
+	leaver := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "leaver")
+	stayer := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "stayer")
+	e2eharness.FormPartyAtPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t), leader, leaver, stayer)
+	leader.SetLootMethod(t, client.LootMethodGroupLoot, 0, e2eharness.LootThresholdUncommon)
+	leader.WaitLootMethod(t, client.LootMethodGroupLoot, 10*time.Second)
+
+	_ = leader.SpawnGameObject(t, e2eharness.GameObjectGiftOfTheObserver)
+	_ = e2eharness.TryNearbyGameObjectByEntry(t, leader.World, e2eharness.GameObjectGiftOfTheObserver, 5*time.Second)
+
+	leaver.CombatReady(t)
+	stayer.CombatReady(t)
+	guid := leader.SpawnKillLootable(t, e2eharness.CreatureGroupLootFixture, 45*time.Second)
+
+	waitRoll, cancelRoll := leader.ArmLootStartRoll()
+	t.Cleanup(cancelRoll)
+	if _, ok := leader.TryOpenLoot(t, guid, 8*time.Second); !ok {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "#26894: fixture corpse not lootable guid=0x%X", guid)
+	}
+
+	roll, gotRoll := waitRoll(0, 12*time.Second)
+	if !gotRoll {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "#26894: no roll window on fixture %d", e2eharness.CreatureGroupLootFixture)
+	}
+
+	wonCh, allCh, cancelOut := leader.ArmLootRollOutcome(roll.ItemID)
+	t.Cleanup(cancelOut)
+	leaver.LeaveGroup(t)
+	leaver.WaitNotInGroup(t, 15*time.Second)
+	leader.RollNeed(t, roll)
+	stayer.RollGreed(t, roll)
+
+	select {
+	case w := <-wonCh:
+		t.Logf("roll awarded winner=0x%X item=%d", w.WinnerGUID, w.ItemID)
+	case <-allCh:
+		t.Logf("all passed")
+	case <-time.After(90 * time.Second):
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "mid-roll leave: roll did not resolve itemGUID=0x%X", roll.ItemGUID)
+	}
+	e2eharness.ProbeWorldAlive(t, leader, 26894)
+	leader.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS mid-roll leave resolves roll")
+}
+*/
+
+// OPEN(e2e): re-enable when AC#22000 is fixed — pass-on-loot must redistribute, not delete.
+// Issue: https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/issues/22000
+// The ALL_PASSED packet is not that oracle. Keep commented until an item-survive assert exists.
+/*
+func TestLoot_PassOnLootRedistribution(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "loot", "multi_bot", "serial", "issue"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "social/loot", Issue: 22000})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "LootPas",
+		Count:         2,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+	})
+	leader, mate := bots[0], bots[1]
+	e2eharness.FormPartyAtPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t), leader, mate)
+	leader.SetLootMethod(t, client.LootMethodGroupLoot, 0, e2eharness.LootThresholdUncommon)
+	leader.WaitLootMethod(t, client.LootMethodGroupLoot, 10*time.Second)
+
+	mate.CombatReady(t)
+	guid := leader.SpawnKillLootable(t, e2eharness.CreatureGroupLootFixture, 45*time.Second)
+
+	waitRoll, cancelRoll := leader.ArmLootStartRoll()
+	t.Cleanup(cancelRoll)
+	items, ok := leader.TryOpenLoot(t, guid, 8*time.Second)
+	if !ok {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "pass-on-loot: fixture corpse not lootable")
+		return
+	}
+	roll, gotRoll := waitRoll(0, 12*time.Second)
+	if !gotRoll {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "pass-on-loot: no rolls on fixture %d (items=%d)", e2eharness.CreatureGroupLootFixture, len(items))
+		return
+	}
+	// Fixture is judgeable once both bots pass — arm before votes; hard-fail if ALL_PASSED missing.
+	_, allCh, cancelOut := leader.ArmLootRollOutcome(roll.ItemID)
+	t.Cleanup(cancelOut)
+	leader.RollPass(t, roll)
+	mate.RollPass(t, roll)
+	select {
+	case <-allCh:
+		t.Logf("PASS all-pass packet for item=%d", roll.ItemID)
+	case <-time.After(90 * time.Second):
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "LOOT_ALL_PASSED not seen after both pass item=%d itemGUID=0x%X", roll.ItemID, roll.ItemGUID)
+	}
+	e2eharness.ProbeWorldAlive(t, leader, 22000)
+}
+*/
+
+// PR: https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/pull/26862
+// Creatures that spawn (or are damaged) below half HP must still grant loot on death.
+func TestAC_26862_KillCreditLootSpawnBelowHalfHP(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"med", "loot", "issue", "serial"},
+		Runtime:  "med",
+		Issue:    26862,
+		Category: "social/loot",
+	})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "LootHP",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+
+	entry := e2eharness.CreatureGroupLootFixture
+	guid, _ := bot.SpawnPersistent(t, entry, 15*time.Second)
+	bot.WaitUnitHPKnown(t, guid, 10*time.Second)
+	bot.DamageToFraction(t, guid, 0.49, 20*time.Second)
+	hp, maxHP := bot.UnitHP(guid)
+	if hp == 0 || maxHP == 0 || float64(hp)/float64(maxHP) > 0.5 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "#26862: want 0 < hp/max <= 0.5 before kill, got %d/%d", hp, maxHP)
+	}
+
+	bot.DamageKill(t, []uint64{guid}, 50_000_000, 25*time.Second)
+	bot.WaitUnitDead(t, guid, 20*time.Second)
+	bot.WaitUnitLootable(t, guid, 15*time.Second)
+
+	_ = bot.World.SetTarget(guid)
+	items, ok := bot.TryOpenLoot(t, guid, 10*time.Second)
+	if !ok {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "below-half-HP kill: corpse not lootable (hp was %d/%d)", hp, maxHP)
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS below-half-HP kill loot path items=%d", len(items))
+}
+
+// LOOT-06: master loot assign on group-loot fixture (guaranteed item slots).
+func TestLoot_MasterLootAssign(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"med", "loot", "multi_bot", "serial"}, Runtime: "med", Category: "social/loot"})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "LootML",
+		Bots: []e2eharness.BotSpec{
+			{Role: "master", Level: 80, LearnAllClass: true, Class: e2eharness.ClassWarrior},
+			{Role: "member", Level: 80, LearnAllClass: true, Class: e2eharness.ClassWarrior},
+		},
+	})
+	master := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "master")
+	member := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "member")
+	e2eharness.FormPartyAtPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t), master, member)
+	// Threshold must be Uncommon+ for CMSG_LOOT_METHOD to apply (including master loot).
+	master.SetLootMethod(t, client.LootMethodMasterLoot, master.GUID, e2eharness.LootThresholdUncommon)
+	master.WaitLootMethod(t, client.LootMethodMasterLoot, 10*time.Second)
+
+	member.CombatReady(t)
+	guid := master.SpawnKillLootable(t, e2eharness.CreatureGroupLootFixture, 45*time.Second)
+
+	items, ok := master.TryOpenLoot(t, guid, 8*time.Second)
+	if !ok || len(items) == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "master loot: no item slots on fixture %d", e2eharness.CreatureGroupLootFixture)
+		return
+	}
+	itemID := items[0].ItemID
+	before := member.InventoryCount(t, itemID)
+	master.MasterLootGive(t, guid, items[0].Index, member)
+	// Poll CharDB briefly — assign is async to bags.
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(15 * time.Second)
+	var after int
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		after = member.InventoryCount(t, itemID)
+		if after > before {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(200 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	if after <= before {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "master loot assign: member bag item=%d before=%d after=%d", itemID, before, after)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS master loot give entry=%d member_count %d→%d", itemID, before, after)
+	master.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+}
+
+// LOOT inventory oracle.
+func TestLoot_InventoryCountOracle(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "loot", "items"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "social/loot"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "LootInv", Level: 40})
+	before := bot.InventoryCount(t, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy)
+	bot.AddItemWait(t, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy, 2)
+	bot.AssertInventoryAtLeast(t, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy, before+2)
+	after := bot.InventoryCount(t, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy)
+	if after < before+2 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "inventory count before=%d after=%d want +2", before, after)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS inventory count oracle %d→%d", before, after)
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,299 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package trade_test
+
+import (
+	"math"
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/client"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// Cheap stackable trade bait (Linen Cloth).
+const itemLinenCloth uint32 = 2589
+
+func tradePair(t *testing.T, prefix string) (a, b *e2eharness.ScenarioBot) {
+	t.Helper()
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: prefix,
+		Bots: []e2eharness.BotSpec{
+			{Role: "trader_a", Level: 20},
+			{Role: "trader_b", Level: 20},
+		},
+	})
+	a = e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "trader_a")
+	b = e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "trader_b")
+	// Place both tightly (TRADE_DISTANCE) and combatstop — pad leftovers aggro trades.
+	pad := e2eharness.PackagePad(t)
+	a.Teleport(t, pad.X, pad.Y, pad.Z, pad.Map)
+	b.Teleport(t, pad.X+1.5, pad.Y, pad.Z, pad.Map)
+	a.CombatStop(t)
+	b.CombatStop(t)
+	return a, b
+}
+
+// walkAway sends real movement (start / heartbeat / stop), not a GM tele.
+// Trade range is TRADE_DISTANCE (11.11y); yards should be larger than that.
+func walkAway(t *testing.T, bot *e2eharness.ScenarioBot, from *e2eharness.ScenarioBot, yards float32) {
+	t.Helper()
+	ax, ay, az, _ := bot.Pos()
+	bx, by, _, _ := from.Pos()
+	dx, dy := ax-bx, ay-by
+	if n := float32(math.Hypot(float64(dx), float64(dy))); n < 0.1 {
+		dx, dy = 1, 0
+	} else {
+		dx, dy = dx/n, dy/n
+	}
+	o := float32(math.Atan2(float64(dy), float64(dx)))
+	midX, midY := ax+dx*yards*0.5, ay+dy*yards*0.5
+	destX, destY := ax+dx*yards, ay+dy*yards
+	if err := bot.World.SetFacingAt(ax, ay, az, o); err != nil {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "SetFacing: %v", err)
+	}
+	if err := bot.World.MoveForwardAt(ax, ay, az, o); err != nil {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "MoveForward: %v", err)
+	}
+	if err := bot.World.SendMovementHeartbeatAt(midX, midY, az, o); err != nil {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "heartbeat: %v", err)
+	}
+	if err := bot.World.MoveStopAt(destX, destY, az, o); err != nil {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "MoveStop: %v", err)
+	}
+}
+
+func inventoryCount(t *testing.T, bot *e2eharness.ScenarioBot, entry uint32) int {
+	t.Helper()
+	n := bot.InventoryCount(t, entry)
+	if n > 0 {
+		return n
+	}
+	// Packed ObjectGuid vs character_inventory.guid (low 32).
+	var n2 int
+	err := bot.CharDB.QueryRow(`
+		SELECT COALESCE(SUM(ii.count), 0)
+		FROM character_inventory ci
+		INNER JOIN item_instance ii ON ii.guid = ci.item
+		WHERE ci.guid=? AND ii.itemEntry=?`, bot.GUID&0xffffffff, entry).Scan(&n2)
+	if err != nil {
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "inventoryCount low-guid: %v", err)
+	}
+	return n2
+}
+
+func waitInv(t *testing.T, bot *e2eharness.ScenarioBot, entry uint32, ok func(int) bool, timeout time.Duration) int {
+	t.Helper()
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(timeout)
+	var n int
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		n = inventoryCount(t, bot, entry)
+		if ok(n) {
+			return n
+		}
+		time.Sleep(100 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	return n
+}
+
+func waitInvAtLeast(t *testing.T, bot *e2eharness.ScenarioBot, entry uint32, least int, timeout time.Duration) int {
+	t.Helper()
+	n := waitInv(t, bot, entry, func(got int) bool { return got >= least }, timeout)
+	if n < least {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "inventory entry=%d count=%d want>=%d", entry, n, least)
+	}
+	return n
+}
+
+// Spec 1 — Item + gold dual-accept.
+func TestTrade_ItemGoldDualAcceptInventories(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "trade", "multi_bot"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "social/trade"})
+
+	a, b := tradePair(t, "TrdOK")
+	const goldOffer uint32 = 5000
+
+	a.CombatStop(t)
+	b.CombatStop(t)
+	a.SetMoney(t, 50_000)
+	b.SetMoney(t, 10_000)
+	// CharDB oracle — live PLAYER_FIELD_COINAGE often lags under pad combat noise.
+	a.AssertMoneyAtLeast(t, 50_000)
+	b.AssertMoneyAtLeast(t, 10_000)
+	bag, slot := a.AddItemWait(t, itemLinenCloth, 1)
+	// CharDB lags the item-push; wait before using counts as the oracle.
+	aCount0 := waitInvAtLeast(t, a, itemLinenCloth, 1, 10*time.Second)
+	bCount0 := b.InventoryCount(t, itemLinenCloth)
+	aMoney0 := a.MoneyAfterSave(t)
+	bMoney0 := b.MoneyAfterSave(t)
+
+	e2eharness.OpenTrade(t, a, b)
+	a.SetTradeItem(t, 0, bag, slot)
+	a.SetTradeGold(t, goldOffer)
+	e2eharness.CompleteTrade(t, a, b)
+
+	aCount1 := waitInv(t, a, itemLinenCloth, func(n int) bool { return n == aCount0-1 }, 10*time.Second)
+	bCount1 := waitInv(t, b, itemLinenCloth, func(n int) bool { return n == bCount0+1 }, 10*time.Second)
+	aMoney1 := a.MoneyAfterSave(t)
+	bMoney1 := b.MoneyAfterSave(t)
+
+	if aCount1 != aCount0-1 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "A linen count %d→%d want -1", aCount0, aCount1)
+	}
+	if bCount1 != bCount0+1 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "B linen count %d→%d want +1", bCount0, bCount1)
+	}
+	// Money: A loses goldOffer, B gains goldOffer (tight bound after MoneyAfterSave).
+	const moneyTol int64 = 100
+	if int64(aMoney0)-int64(aMoney1) < int64(goldOffer)-moneyTol || int64(aMoney0)-int64(aMoney1) > int64(goldOffer)+moneyTol {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "A money %d→%d want −%d (±%d)", aMoney0, aMoney1, goldOffer, moneyTol)
+	}
+	if int64(bMoney1)-int64(bMoney0) < int64(goldOffer)-moneyTol || int64(bMoney1)-int64(bMoney0) > int64(goldOffer)+moneyTol {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "B money %d→%d want +%d (±%d)", bMoney0, bMoney1, goldOffer, moneyTol)
+	}
+	a.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	b.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS dual-accept item+gold a_linen=%d→%d b_linen=%d→%d a$=%d→%d b$=%d→%d",
+		aCount0, aCount1, bCount0, bCount1, aMoney0, aMoney1, bMoney0, bMoney1)
+}
+
+// Spec 2 — Cancel mid-trade restores inventories.
+func TestTrade_CancelMidTradeRestores(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "trade", "multi_bot"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "social/trade"})
+
+	a, b := tradePair(t, "TrdCan")
+	bag, slot := a.AddItemWait(t, itemLinenCloth, 1)
+	a.SetMoney(t, 20_000)
+	b.SetMoney(t, 5_000)
+
+	aCount0 := a.InventoryCount(t, itemLinenCloth)
+	bCount0 := b.InventoryCount(t, itemLinenCloth)
+	aMoney0 := a.MoneyAfterSave(t)
+	bMoney0 := b.MoneyAfterSave(t)
+
+	e2eharness.OpenTrade(t, a, b)
+	a.SetTradeItem(t, 0, bag, slot)
+	a.SetTradeGold(t, 1000)
+	a.CancelTrade(t)
+	_ = a.WaitTradeCancelled(t, 10*time.Second)
+	// B should also observe cancel/close (no fixed settle sleep).
+	_ = b.WaitTradeCancelled(t, 10*time.Second)
+
+	aCount1 := a.InventoryCount(t, itemLinenCloth)
+	bCount1 := b.InventoryCount(t, itemLinenCloth)
+	aMoney1 := a.MoneyAfterSave(t)
+	bMoney1 := b.MoneyAfterSave(t)
+	if aCount1 != aCount0 || bCount1 != bCount0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "inventory changed after cancel A %d→%d B %d→%d", aCount0, aCount1, bCount0, bCount1)
+	}
+	if aMoney1 != aMoney0 || bMoney1 != bMoney0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "money changed after cancel A %d→%d B %d→%d", aMoney0, aMoney1, bMoney0, bMoney1)
+	}
+	a.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS cancel restores inventories")
+}
+
+// Spec 3 — Move OOR mid-trade aborts cleanly.
+func TestTrade_MoveOorMidTradeAborts(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "trade", "multi_bot", "issue"}, Runtime: "short", Issue: 25723, Category: "social/trade"})
+
+	a, b := tradePair(t, "TrdOOR")
+	bag, slot := a.AddItemWait(t, itemLinenCloth, 1)
+	aCount0 := a.InventoryCount(t, itemLinenCloth)
+	bCount0 := b.InventoryCount(t, itemLinenCloth)
+
+	e2eharness.OpenTrade(t, a, b)
+	a.SetTradeItem(t, 0, bag, slot)
+	// Walk past TRADE_DISTANCE (11.11y). Accept is the server's distance check.
+	walkAway(t, a, b, 15)
+	a.AcceptTrade(t)
+	info := a.WaitTradeStatus(t, client.TradeStatusTargetTooFar, 10*time.Second)
+	if info.Status != client.TradeStatusTargetTooFar {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "want TARGET_TO_FAR after walk-OOR accept, got %s (do not client-cancel to invent PASS)",
+			client.TradeStatusName(info.Status))
+	}
+
+	aCount1 := a.InventoryCount(t, itemLinenCloth)
+	bCount1 := b.InventoryCount(t, itemLinenCloth)
+	if aCount1 != aCount0 || bCount1 != bCount0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "inventory changed after OOR abort A %d→%d B %d→%d", aCount0, aCount1, bCount0, bCount1)
+	}
+	e2eharness.ProbeWorldAlive(t, b, 25723)
+	t.Logf("PASS OOR mid-trade abort status=%s open=%v", client.TradeStatusName(info.Status), a.World.TradeOpen())
+}
+
+// Spec 4 — Stackable merge.
+func TestTrade_StackableMerge(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "trade", "multi_bot"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "social/trade"})
+
+	a, b := tradePair(t, "TrdStk")
+	// A has 5, B has 3; partial-stack trade API is not available — trade A's full stack of 5.
+	// After accept: totals conserved and B gains.
+	bag, slot := a.AddItemWait(t, itemLinenCloth, 5)
+	b.AddItemWait(t, itemLinenCloth, 3)
+	a0 := a.InventoryCount(t, itemLinenCloth)
+	b0 := b.InventoryCount(t, itemLinenCloth)
+	if a0 < 5 || b0 < 3 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "seed failed a=%d b=%d", a0, b0)
+	}
+
+	e2eharness.OpenTrade(t, a, b)
+	a.SetTradeItem(t, 0, bag, slot)
+	e2eharness.CompleteTrade(t, a, b)
+
+	a1 := a.InventoryCount(t, itemLinenCloth)
+	b1 := b.InventoryCount(t, itemLinenCloth)
+	if a1+b1 != a0+b0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "linen not conserved %d+%d → %d+%d", a0, b0, a1, b1)
+	}
+	if b1 <= b0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "B did not gain stack %d→%d", b0, b1)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS stackable merge/conserve a %d→%d b %d→%d", a0, a1, b0, b1)
+}
+
+// Spec 5 — Rapid open/close no crash (UAF stress).
+func TestTrade_RapidOpenCloseNoCrash(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"short", "trade", "multi_bot", "issue"},
+		Runtime:  "short",
+		Issue:    25723,
+		Category: "social/trade",
+	})
+
+	a, b := tradePair(t, "TrdSpm")
+	probe := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{Prefix: "TrdPrb", Level: 10})
+	probe.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+
+	for i := 0; i < 8; i++ {
+		e2eharness.OpenTrade(t, a, b)
+		if i%3 == 0 {
+			a.CancelTrade(t)
+			_ = a.WaitTradeCancelled(t, 5*time.Second)
+		} else {
+			e2eharness.CompleteTrade(t, a, b)
+		}
+		// Re-seat both on pad without thrashing tele every cycle if already close.
+		if i%2 == 1 {
+			pad := e2eharness.PackagePad(t)
+			e2eharness.TeleportAllPad(t, []*e2eharness.ScenarioBot{a, b}, pad)
+			b.Teleport(t, pad.X+2, pad.Y, pad.Z, pad.Map)
+		}
+	}
+	// One walk-OOR accept in the mix (crash surface): TARGET_TO_FAR, no client cancel.
+	e2eharness.OpenTrade(t, a, b)
+	walkAway(t, a, b, 15)
+	a.AcceptTrade(t)
+	info := a.WaitTradeStatus(t, client.TradeStatusTargetTooFar, 10*time.Second)
+	if info.Status != client.TradeStatusTargetTooFar {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "want TARGET_TO_FAR after walk-OOR in rapid stress, got %s",
+			client.TradeStatusName(info.Status))
+	}
+
+	e2eharness.ProbeWorldAlive(t, probe, 25723)
+	a.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	b.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS rapid open/close no crash")
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,247 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package aura_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// Issue: https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/issues/26130
+// PR:    https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/pull/27021
+// Mounting must not strip Blending In (45614) inside the quest area.
+func TestAC_26130_BlendingInSurvivesMount(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"short", "spells", "issue"},
+		Runtime:  "short",
+		Issue:    26130,
+		Category: "spells/aura",
+	})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "Blend",
+		Race:   e2eharness.RaceOrc,
+		Class:  e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:  78,
+	})
+	bot.AddQuest(t, e2eharness.QuestBlendingIn)
+	// Temple City of En'kilah (issue repro coords).
+	bot.Teleport(t, 3758.2554, 3689.5754, 47.241505, e2eharness.MapNorthrend)
+	bot.ApplyAura(t, e2eharness.SpellBlendingInAura)
+	if !bot.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellBlendingInAura) {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "ApplyAura did not yield Blending In %d", e2eharness.SpellBlendingInAura)
+	}
+	// Riding + Cold Weather Flying so a Northrend mount can apply.
+	bot.Learn(t, 33388) // Apprentice Riding
+	bot.Learn(t, 33391) // Journeyman Riding
+	bot.Learn(t, 34090) // Expert Riding
+	bot.Learn(t, 34091) // Artisan Riding
+	bot.Learn(t, 54197) // Cold Weather Flying
+	bot.Learn(t, e2eharness.SpellMountSwiftGryphon)
+	_ = bot.CastOrGM(t, e2eharness.SpellMountSwiftGryphon, 0, 10*time.Second)
+	if !bot.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellMountSwiftGryphon) {
+		bot.ApplyAura(t, e2eharness.SpellMountSwiftGryphon)
+	}
+	if !bot.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellMountSwiftGryphon) {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "mount aura %d missing after CastOrGM/ApplyAura", e2eharness.SpellMountSwiftGryphon)
+	}
+	bot.AssertAuraRemains(t, e2eharness.SpellBlendingInAura, 800*time.Millisecond, 26130)
+	t.Logf("PASS AC#26130 Blending In aura survived mount")
+}
+
+// AURA-05: aura present after apply; gone after death+relog settle path.
+func TestAura_ApplyAndQuery(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "spells"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "spells/aura"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "AuraQ",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.ApplyAura(t, e2eharness.SpellBlendingInAura)
+	if !bot.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellBlendingInAura) {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "ApplyAura did not yield aura %d", e2eharness.SpellBlendingInAura)
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS ApplyAura + HasAura")
+}
+
+// AURA-06: mid-aura relog keeps session healthy (duration continuity soft-check).
+func TestAura_MidAuraRelogWorldAlive(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "spells", "protocol"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "spells/aura"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "AuraRl",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.ApplyAura(t, e2eharness.SpellBlendingInAura)
+	bot.Save(t)
+	bot.Relog(t)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	// Aura may or may not persist depending on aura type; world alive is hard assert.
+	t.Logf("PASS mid-aura relog world alive has_aura=%v", bot.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellBlendingInAura))
+}
+
+// AURA-03: Fear is stripped by real spell damage while the victim lives.
+// CastMust (not GM .damage). Player victim (dummies die, absorb, or flee).
+// Orc: no Every Man for Himself. Entangling Roots after Fear: stay in front.
+//
+// L80 break threshold is warrior BaseHealth/4.75 ≈ 2648 (HandleBreakableCCAuraProc).
+// Ice Lance 42914 is instant but often ~320–380 on a naked lock; 8 hits landed
+// 2569 on CI and left Fear up. `.cheat cooldown` skips the 1.5s GCD so we can
+// dump enough real CMSG_CAST_SPELL hits before the 10s PvP cap. Gone before 8s
+// with an HP drop is the proc, not duration expiry.
+func TestAura_BreakableCCRemovedByDamage(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"med", "spells", "combat", "multi_bot"},
+		Runtime:  "med",
+		Category: "spells/aura",
+	})
+
+	const (
+		spellFear            = uint32(6215)
+		spellIceLance        = uint32(42914) // rank 3, instant, no recovery
+		spellEntanglingRoots = uint32(53308) // long root; holds facing
+		itemArchus           = uint32(50731) // best-effort +SP; not required
+		maxLances            = 16
+		postHitWindow        = 250 * time.Millisecond
+		fearBreakDeadline    = 8 * time.Second
+	)
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "AuraCC",
+		Bots: []e2eharness.BotSpec{
+			{Role: "lock", Race: e2eharness.RaceHuman, Class: e2eharness.ClassWarlock, Level: 80},
+			{Role: "victim", Race: e2eharness.RaceOrc, Class: e2eharness.ClassWarrior, Level: 80},
+		},
+	})
+	lock := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "lock")
+	victim := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "victim")
+
+	pad := e2eharness.PackagePad(t)
+	lock.TeleportPad(t, pad)
+	victim.TeleportPad(t, pad)
+	lock.CombatReady(t)
+	lock.CheatPower(t)
+	// GCD is 1.5s; without this, 6 instants race the 10s Fear cap.
+	lock.GM(t, ".cheat cooldown on")
+	lock.FlushWorld(t)
+	lock.EquipEntry(t, itemArchus, 1)
+	victim.GM(t, ".gm off")
+	victim.GM(t, ".cheat god off")
+	e2eharness.EnableHostilePvP(t, lock, victim)
+	lock.WaitUnitGUID(t, victim.GUID, 10*time.Second)
+
+	lock.Learn(t, spellFear)
+	lock.Learn(t, spellIceLance)
+	var last e2eharness.SpellCastResult
+	feared := false
+	for attempt := 0; attempt < 5 && !feared; attempt++ {
+		if err := lock.World.SetTarget(victim.GUID); err != nil {
+			e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "SetTarget victim: %v", err)
+		}
+		lock.Face(t, victim.GUID)
+		last = lock.Cast(t, spellFear, victim.GUID, 10*time.Second)
+		if !last.Success {
+			if e2eharness.SpellFailReasonName(last.FailReason) == "BAD_TARGETS" {
+				e2eharness.EnableHostilePvP(t, lock, victim)
+			}
+			continue
+		}
+		deadline := time.Now().Add(2 * time.Second)
+		for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+			if victim.HasAura(spellFear) {
+				feared = true
+				break
+			}
+			time.Sleep(40 * time.Millisecond)
+		}
+	}
+	if !feared {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "Fear %d not on victim (last success=%v reason=%s)",
+			spellFear, last.Success, e2eharness.SpellFailReasonName(last.FailReason))
+	}
+	victim.ApplyAura(t, spellEntanglingRoots)
+	if !victim.HasAura(spellFear) {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "Fear %d lost when applying Entangling Roots", spellFear)
+	}
+	if !victim.HasAura(spellEntanglingRoots) {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "Entangling Roots %d missing (needed to hold facing)", spellEntanglingRoots)
+	}
+	fearedAt := time.Now()
+
+	hpBefore, maxHP := victim.World.Health(), victim.World.MaxHealth()
+	if maxHP == 0 || hpBefore == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "victim hp unknown (%d/%d)", hpBefore, maxHP)
+	}
+
+	hits := 0
+	var brokenAt time.Time
+	for hits < maxLances {
+		if !victim.HasAura(spellFear) {
+			brokenAt = time.Now()
+			break
+		}
+		if err := lock.World.SetTarget(victim.GUID); err != nil {
+			e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "SetTarget before Ice Lance: %v", err)
+		}
+		lock.Face(t, victim.GUID)
+		lock.CastMust(t, spellIceLance, victim.GUID, 10*time.Second)
+		hits++
+		hpNow := victim.World.Health()
+		t.Logf("lance %d hp %d→%d Δ=%d fear=%v", hits, hpBefore, hpNow, int(hpBefore)-int(hpNow), victim.HasAura(spellFear))
+		if victim.TryWaitAuraGone(t, spellFear, postHitWindow) {
+			brokenAt = time.Now()
+			break
+		}
+	}
+	hpAfter := victim.World.Health()
+	if brokenAt.IsZero() {
+		brokenAt = time.Now()
+	}
+	elapsed := brokenAt.Sub(fearedAt)
+	if hpAfter == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "victim died (hp %d→0 / %d) after %d Ice Lance — death is not a CC-break proof",
+			hpBefore, maxHP, hits)
+	}
+	if hpAfter >= hpBefore {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "victim HP did not drop (%d→%d / %d) after %d Ice Lance — need real damage",
+			hpBefore, hpAfter, maxHP, hits)
+	}
+	if elapsed >= fearBreakDeadline {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "Fear dropped after %s (PvP duration 10s) — not a damage proof (hp %d→%d)",
+			elapsed.Round(time.Millisecond), hpBefore, hpAfter)
+	}
+	if victim.HasAura(spellFear) {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "Fear %d still on victim after %d Ice Lance in %s (hp %d→%d / %d)",
+			spellFear, hits, elapsed.Round(time.Millisecond), hpBefore, hpAfter, maxHP)
+	}
+	lock.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS Fear broken by Ice Lance n=%d in %s victim hp %d→%d / %d",
+		hits, elapsed.Round(time.Millisecond), hpBefore, hpAfter, maxHP)
+}
+
+// AURA-01: exclusive / replace — apply stronger after weaker (soft observational).
+func TestAura_ApplyMultipleDistinctAuras(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "spells"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "spells/aura"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "AuraMx",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.ApplyAura(t, e2eharness.SpellBlendingInAura)
+	bot.ApplyAura(t, e2eharness.SpellBattleStance)
+	if !bot.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellBlendingInAura) {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "lost blending-in after second ApplyAura")
+	}
+	if !bot.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellBattleStance) {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "Battle Stance missing after ApplyAura")
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS multi-aura apply (stance present=%v)", bot.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellBattleStance))
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,185 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package cast_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// CAST-01: live cast pipeline — Charge succeeds on spawned dummy after CombatReady.
+// WotLK Charge (rank 3 = 11578): Requires Battle Stance, 8–25 yd, out of combat.
+func TestCast_ChargeSucceedsOnDummy(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "spells", "combat"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "spells/cast"})
+
+	const spellChargeRank3 = uint32(11578)
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "CastOk",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	// PackagePad only for isolation. Charge needs pathable flat ground
+	// (PackagePad mountain pads return SPELL_FAILED_NOPATH=56).
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	// Northshire open strip (map 0) — short, flat, mmaps-friendly.
+	const (
+		chargeX   float32 = -8904.0
+		chargeY   float32 = -128.0
+		chargeZ   float32 = 81.0
+		chargeMap uint32  = 0
+	)
+	bot.Teleport(t, chargeX, chargeY, chargeZ, chargeMap)
+	bot.CombatStop(t)
+	bot.CombatReadyFull(t) // gm off + god + power + FlushWorld
+	bot.CombatStop(t)
+	bot.FlushWorld(t)
+	bot.Learn(t, e2eharness.SpellBattleStance)
+	bot.Learn(t, spellChargeRank3)
+	// Client Battle Stance so form is real (not CastOrGM fake-success).
+	bot.CastMust(t, e2eharness.SpellBattleStance, 0, 10*time.Second)
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(3 * time.Second)
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		if bot.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellBattleStance) {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(40 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	if !bot.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellBattleStance) {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "Battle Stance missing before Charge")
+	}
+	// 31146 is long-lived (2673 KillSelfs at 15s — Charge setup exceeds that).
+	dummy := bot.Spawn(t, e2eharness.CreatureHeroicTrainingDummy, 15*time.Second)
+	// Charge range is 8–25y; spawn is on the player — step back ~12y on flat ground.
+	bot.Teleport(t, chargeX+12, chargeY, chargeZ, chargeMap)
+	_ = bot.World.SetTarget(dummy)
+	bot.Face(t, dummy)
+	bot.CastMust(t, spellChargeRank3, dummy, 10*time.Second)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS Charge succeeded on dummy")
+}
+
+// CAST-02: out-of-range / fail path does not crash.
+func TestCast_FailPathNoCrash(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "spells"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "spells/cast"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "CastFl",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	// Charge with no target: core often sends no SPELL_CAST_FAILED (TryCast times
+	// out). That is still a fail path. Require no SPELL_GO and a live world.
+	res, err := bot.TryCast(t, e2eharness.SpellCharge, 0, 5*time.Second)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("TryCast Charge target=0: %v (no cast result)", err)
+	} else if res.Success {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "Charge with no target succeeded")
+	} else {
+		t.Logf("Charge no-target fail reason=%s", e2eharness.SpellFailReasonName(res.FailReason))
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS cast fail path no crash")
+}
+
+// PR: https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/pull/27061
+// Raise Dead near a player corpse must succeed (ghoul) and must not crash
+// WorldObjectSpellAreaTargetCheck on the Corpse grid.
+func TestAC_27061_RaiseDeadNearCorpseNoCrash(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"med", "spells", "issue", "serial"},
+		Runtime:  "med",
+		Issue:    27061,
+		Category: "spells/cast",
+	})
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "Raise",
+		Bots: []e2eharness.BotSpec{
+			{Role: "dk", Race: e2eharness.RaceHuman, Class: e2eharness.ClassDeathKnight, Level: 80, LearnAllClass: true},
+			{Role: "corpse", Race: e2eharness.RaceHuman, Class: e2eharness.ClassWarrior, Level: 80},
+			{Role: "probe", Level: 10},
+		},
+	})
+	dk := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "dk")
+	corpse := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "corpse")
+	probe := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "probe")
+	e2eharness.TeleportAllPad(t, []*e2eharness.ScenarioBot{dk, corpse}, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	corpse.DieMust(t, 20*time.Second)
+
+	dk.Learn(t, e2eharness.SpellRaiseDead)
+	dk.AddItem(t, e2eharness.ItemCorpseDust, 5)
+	dk.CombatReady(t)
+	dk.CheatPower(t)
+	dk.FlushWorld(t)
+
+	res, err := dk.TryCast(t, e2eharness.SpellRaiseDead, 0, 20*time.Second)
+	if err != nil {
+		e2eharness.ProbeWorldAlive(t, probe, 27061)
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "AC#27061: no Raise Dead cast result (world still up): %v", err)
+	}
+	e2eharness.ProbeWorldAlive(t, probe, 27061)
+	if !res.Success {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "Raise Dead failed reason=%s (need SPELL_GO + ghoul)",
+			e2eharness.SpellFailReasonName(res.FailReason))
+	}
+	pet := dk.WaitPlayerPet(t, 20*time.Second)
+	if pet == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "Raise Dead SPELL_GO but no ghoul (UNIT_FIELD_SUMMON / SUMMONEDBY)")
+	}
+	dk.CleanupOwnedSummons(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS AC#27061 Raise Dead near corpse spawned pet=0x%X", pet)
+}
+
+// CAST-04: client CastMust battle stance on self — aura must apply (no CastOrGM GM-fake).
+func TestCast_BattleStanceSelf(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "spells"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "spells/cast"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "CastBS",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.Learn(t, e2eharness.SpellBattleStance)
+	// Client cast path only — CastMust fatals if SPELL_GO/success missing.
+	bot.CastMust(t, e2eharness.SpellBattleStance, 0, 10*time.Second)
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(3 * time.Second)
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		if bot.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellBattleStance) {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(40 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	if !bot.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellBattleStance) {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "battle stance aura %d missing after successful cast", e2eharness.SpellBattleStance)
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS battle stance self-cast + aura")
+}
+
+// CAST-05: CastAtPosition ground AoE does not crash.
+func TestCast_GroundAoENoCrash(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "spells"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "spells/cast"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "CastAoE",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarlock,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	x, y, z, _ := bot.Pos()
+	_ = bot.CastAtPosition(t, e2eharness.SpellRainOfFire, x, y, z, 10*time.Second)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS ground AoE cast path")
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,233 @@
+//go:build e2e
+
+package effects_test
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql"
+
+	"github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/e2e/internal/meta"
+	"github.com/azerothcore/AzerothGhost/e2e/e2eharness"
+)
+
+// OPEN(e2e): re-enable when AC#26774 is fixed
+// https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/issues/26774
+// Must assert client item-use / dummy rank (not CastOrGM + any 2673).
+/*
+func TestEffects_TargetDummySummon(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"short", "spells", "issue"},
+		Runtime:  "short",
+		Issue:    26774,
+		Category: "spells/effects",
+	})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "FxDummy",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.AddItem(t, e2eharness.ItemTargetDummy, 1)
+	bot.Learn(t, e2eharness.SpellSummonTargetDummy)
+	_ = bot.CastOrGM(t, e2eharness.SpellSummonTargetDummy, 0, 10*time.Second)
+	u := bot.WaitUnit(t, e2eharness.CreatureTargetDummy, 15*time.Second)
+	if u == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "target dummy not observed")
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS target dummy summon guid=0x%X", u)
+}
+*/
+
+// FX-02: Charge effect moves player (warrior).
+// WotLK Charge rank 3 (11578): Battle Stance, 8–25 yd, out of combat.
+func TestEffects_ChargeEffect(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "spells", "combat"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "spells/effects"})
+
+	const spellChargeRank3 = uint32(11578)
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "FxChg",
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassWarrior,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	// PackagePad is isolation only — mountain pads return SPELL_FAILED_NOPATH (56).
+	// Northshire open strip (map 0) is flat and mmaps-friendly for Charge.
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	const (
+		chargeX   float32 = -8904.0
+		chargeY   float32 = -128.0
+		chargeZ   float32 = 81.0
+		chargeMap uint32  = 0
+	)
+	bot.Teleport(t, chargeX, chargeY, chargeZ, chargeMap)
+	bot.CombatStop(t)
+	bot.CombatReadyFull(t)
+	bot.CombatStop(t)
+	bot.FlushWorld(t)
+	bot.Learn(t, e2eharness.SpellBattleStance)
+	bot.Learn(t, spellChargeRank3)
+	bot.CastMust(t, e2eharness.SpellBattleStance, 0, 10*time.Second)
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(3 * time.Second)
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		if bot.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellBattleStance) {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(40 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	if !bot.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellBattleStance) {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "Battle Stance missing before Charge")
+	}
+	// 31146 is long-lived (2673 KillSelfs at 15s — Charge setup exceeds that).
+	dummy := bot.Spawn(t, e2eharness.CreatureHeroicTrainingDummy, 15*time.Second)
+	// 8–25 yd charge range on flat ground.
+	bot.Teleport(t, chargeX+12, chargeY, chargeZ, chargeMap)
+	x0, y0, z0, _ := bot.Pos()
+	_ = bot.World.SetTarget(dummy)
+	bot.Face(t, dummy)
+	bot.CastMust(t, spellChargeRank3, dummy, 10*time.Second)
+	// Snapshot is the step-back point; Charge must close toward the dummy.
+	deadline = time.Now().Add(2 * time.Second)
+	var moved float32
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		x1, y1, z1, _ := bot.Pos()
+		moved = e2eharness.Distance3D(x0, y0, z0, x1, y1, z1)
+		if moved >= 1.0 {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(40 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	if moved < 1.0 {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "Charge SPELL_GO ok but player did not leave step-back (moved=%.1f)", moved)
+	}
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS charge effect moved=%.1fy", moved)
+}
+
+// PR: https://github.com/azerothcore/azerothcore-wotlk/pull/26997
+// Sweeping Strikes + Execute on a ≤20% target with a second living ≤20% target
+// nearby must not crash (CheckProc stored a raw Unit* that HandleProc deref'd).
+// Training dummies absorb damage (npc_training_dummy::DamageTaken = 0) so they
+// never enter Execute's 20% HealthState. Player-vs-player in Northshire fails
+// SPELL_FAILED_BAD_TARGETS (sanctuary / PvP flag race). Use two hostile mobs.
+func TestAC_26997_SweepingStrikesExecuteNoCrash(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{
+		Tags:     []string{"med", "spells", "issue", "multi_bot", "serial"},
+		Runtime:  "med",
+		Issue:    26997,
+		Category: "spells/effects",
+	})
+
+	const (
+		spellExecuteMax = uint32(47471) // WotLK Execute rank 9
+		// High-HP test dummies with empty ScriptName (they take damage). L1-L6
+		// world mobs die to a L80 autoattack during DamageToFraction.
+		unkillableDummy80      = uint32(32171)
+		unkillableDummy80Armor = uint32(32847) // different entry — Spawn despawns nearby same-entry
+	)
+
+	bots := e2eharness.NewScenario(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "SwpEx",
+		Bots: []e2eharness.BotSpec{
+			{Role: "arms", Race: e2eharness.RaceHuman, Class: e2eharness.ClassWarrior, Level: 80, LearnAllClass: true},
+			{Role: "probe", Level: 10},
+		},
+	})
+	arms := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "arms")
+	probe := e2eharness.ByRole(t, bots, "probe")
+
+	// Northshire strip — flat, melee range for Sweeping Strikes extra attack.
+	const (
+		x, y, z float32 = -8904.0, -128.0, 81.0
+		m       uint32  = 0
+	)
+	arms.Teleport(t, x, y, z, m)
+	probe.Teleport(t, x-8, y, z, m)
+
+	arms.CombatReadyFull(t)
+	arms.Learn(t, e2eharness.SpellBattleStance)
+	arms.Learn(t, e2eharness.SpellSweepingStrikes)
+	arms.Learn(t, spellExecuteMax)
+	arms.CastMust(t, e2eharness.SpellBattleStance, 0, 10*time.Second)
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(3 * time.Second)
+	for time.Now().Before(deadline) {
+		if arms.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellBattleStance) {
+			break
+		}
+		time.Sleep(40 * time.Millisecond)
+	}
+	if !arms.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellBattleStance) {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "Battle Stance missing before Execute")
+	}
+
+	c1 := arms.Spawn(t, unkillableDummy80, 15*time.Second)
+	c2 := arms.Spawn(t, unkillableDummy80Armor, 15*time.Second)
+	arms.CombatStop(t)
+	if c1 == 0 || c2 == 0 {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "failed to spawn Execute targets c1=0x%X c2=0x%X", c1, c2)
+	}
+	arms.DamageToFraction(t, c1, 0.19, 20*time.Second)
+	arms.DamageToFraction(t, c2, 0.19, 20*time.Second)
+	for _, v := range []struct {
+		name string
+		g    uint64
+	}{{"c1", c1}, {"c2", c2}} {
+		hp, maxHP := arms.UnitHP(v.g)
+		if maxHP == 0 || hp == 0 || float64(hp)/float64(maxHP) > 0.2 {
+			e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "%s not in execute range (hp=%d/%d guid=0x%X)", v.name, hp, maxHP, v.g)
+		}
+	}
+
+	arms.CastMust(t, e2eharness.SpellSweepingStrikes, 0, 10*time.Second)
+	if !arms.HasAura(e2eharness.SpellSweepingStrikes) {
+		e2eharness.Preconditionf(t, "Sweeping Strikes aura %d missing", e2eharness.SpellSweepingStrikes)
+	}
+	_ = arms.World.SetTarget(c1)
+	arms.Face(t, c1)
+	res, err := arms.TryCast(t, spellExecuteMax, c1, 15*time.Second)
+	if err != nil {
+		e2eharness.ProbeWorldAlive(t, probe, 26997)
+		e2eharness.HarnessFailf(t, "AC#26997: no Execute cast result: %v", err)
+	}
+	e2eharness.ProbeWorldAlive(t, probe, 26997)
+	if !res.Success {
+		e2eharness.Assertf(t, "Execute failed reason=%s", e2eharness.SpellFailReasonName(res.FailReason))
+	}
+	t.Logf("PASS AC#26997 Sweeping Strikes Execute world alive (c1=0x%X c2=0x%X)", c1, c2)
+}
+
+// FX-04: grounding totem summon exists (#26584 ecosystem).
+func TestEffects_GroundingTotemSummon(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "spells"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "spells/effects"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix:        "FxTot",
+		Race:          e2eharness.RaceOrc,
+		Class:         e2eharness.ClassShaman,
+		Level:         80,
+		LearnAllClass: true,
+	})
+	bot.TeleportPad(t, e2eharness.PackagePad(t))
+	bot.GiveTotems(t)
+	bot.CombatReady(t)
+	_ = bot.CastOrGM(t, e2eharness.SpellGroundingTotem, 0, 10*time.Second)
+	totem := bot.WaitUnit(t, e2eharness.CreatureGroundingTotem, 15*time.Second)
+	bot.AssertWorldAlive(t)
+	t.Logf("PASS grounding totem summon guid=0x%X", totem)
+}
+
+// FX-05: Create-item / learn path for dummy reagents stays healthy.
+func TestEffects_AddItemCreatePath(t *testing.T) {
+	meta.Begin(t, meta.TestMeta{Tags: []string{"short", "spells", "items"}, Runtime: "short", Category: "spells/effects"})
+
+	bot := e2eharness.NewSolo(t, e2eharness.ScenarioOpts{
+		Prefix: "FxItem",
+		Level:  80,
+	})
+	bot.AddItemWait(t, e2eharness.ItemCorpseDust, 3)
+	bot.AssertInventoryAtLeast(t, e2eharness.ItemCorpseDust, 3)
+	t.Logf("PASS create-item seed path count>=3")
+}
@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ SmartAI::SmartAI(Creature* c) : CreatureAI(c)
    mFollowCreditType = 0;
    mFollowArrivedAlive = 0;
    mFollowArrivedTimer = 0;
+    _followCheckTimer = 0;
    mInvincibilityHpLevel = 0;

    mJustReset = false;
@@ -1269,6 +1270,7 @@ void SmartAI::SetFollow(Unit* target, float dist, float angle, uint32 credit, ui
    mFollowDist = dist;
    mFollowAngle = angle;
    mFollowArrivedTimer = 1000;
+    _followCheckTimer = 0;
    mFollowCredit = credit;
    mFollowArrivedEntry = end;
    mFollowArrivedAlive = !aliveState; // negate - 0 is alive