Patch 3.0 brought the most amazing changes to Warcraft in a long time. Stardancer, my feral druid character, is a ravenous attack cat –and is the way I envisioned her back when the feral druid talent was a pipe-dream. There were so many changes -- I am not sure where to begin! I have done everything from obtaining new hairstyles for my characters to working down the achievement list for Hallows End. My friends and I have been successfully heroic dungeon-ing lately and turning to each other to ask, “This IS set to heroic right?” The achievement list and new talents are among my favorite part of the new patch.
"Yes, Star…but what about YOUR World Exploration??" you ask.
With the exception of a few slivers of horde areas (and Northrend), yours truly had explored everywhere on the Exploration Achievement list and then some. I am really looking forward to Wrath of the Lich King and all the new real estate offered for exploration.
PLACES TO SEE
On Epic Dolls Episde 52, in honor of Hollows End Creep fest, I presented my top five creepiest places in Azeroth. Thank you to all the posts and email sending in listener thoughts on the creepiest places in Azeroth….these are yours~
Coming all the way from Germany, Janic wrote in to tell us about the creepy Goldshire children. There are six children Dana, Cameron, Jose, John, Aaron, and Lisa which can be seen running from Stormwind or Northshire to head upstairs in the Leatherworking house of Goldshire. There are rumors about their significance, but their action is bizarre to say the least. Apparently, the children always form a circle with Cameron in the center and all face a certain direction depending on the time of day. Indeed, definitely creepy.
Paquita posted that the whole eastern plaguelands zone is among the creepiest spots. Yeah, there is nothing like armies of undead and diseased life to add to the entire ick-factor for adventurers Nitewind also posted with regard to the instance of Stratholme and makes a great Halloween adventure to revisit.
“ Stratholme is the Scourge capital, a city of evil and dark magic. Once a great human city, the mad Prince Arthas ravaged Stratholme in the Third War and the undead moved in soon after” --WowwikiGramaul mentioned that the dim lighting and leper gnomes and trogs in Gnomeregan are pretty creepy.
“When the war against the Burning Legion ended, the Alliance discovered the reason for the Gnomes' sudden withdrawal. Apparently, an ancient, barbaric menace had risen from the bowels of the earth and invaded Gnomeregan. Knowing that their allies' priority was defeating the Burning Legion, the Gnomes decided to make their stand alone. Though they fought valiantly to save their beloved city, Gnomeregan was irrevocably lost.” --WoWwikiXtian posted that he really liked the ambiance for Shadowfang keep. I have to agree, where else can you get a creepy dark castle full of ghosts AND Werewolves? The mad mage Arugal is just as bad.
Yeah… creepy.
WoWwiki writes: “During the Third War, Arugal made these Worgen as allies but they could not be controlled and turned on him and the other soldiers. He went mad after this and now accepts them as his "children." His worgen run rampant. throughout much of the forest.”
Thanks to Roswynn for this next one which is definitely Duskwood and writes, “The Alliance zone right next to Karazhan. It holds Darkshire and Raven Hill. Stitches, the Embalmer, and his bride, Morbent Fel, Stalvan Mistmantle, and the ever irritating Mor'ladim. You go from the relative normalcy of Elwynn Forest and Westfall to the evil creepiness of Duskwood when leveling as an Ally. The change in atmosphere makes it very memorable. Most Hordies probably have never been there except when running through there on the way to raiding Stormwind.”
While you are in Duskwood, don’t forget to visit the Secret Garden of Knight’s Hollow.. You can reach it by heading towards Deadwind pass, taking the left behind the Horde Forsaken Tower – Beggar’s Haunt (NE of Darkshire), and following the trail up behind it.
Invidia posted that Desolace was pretty creepy. I hadn’t really thought of it that way until the mention of the Kodo graveyard which has a sad overtone. The feeling being there is one of being alone out in a desolate place. Admittedly, I discovered Shadowbreak Ravine for the first time not too long ago. After all these years playing, I never knew it was there, home to the burning blade casters, there is an entire area located south east corner behind the Magram Village.
Velanna and I both agree that Undercity is probably the most creepiest spot in Azeroth. Although with the zombie invasion, downtown Shattrath is looking pretty grim! But for the capital of the forsaken, its the rivers of green goo circling the city, the cockroach pet salesman, the walking nightmare stitches guards… Yeah… Undercity wins! Haha. Oh yeah, don’t forget to stop in and visit the new Sylvanas Windrunner.
I hope you are having a great time adventuring, seeing the world, and enjoying your new talents.
Have fun everyone!
