Winter Veil Lore Unveiled in New Warcraft Video

World of Warcraft's Feast of Winter Veil: A Lore-Filled Holiday Celebration

World of Warcraft's annual Feast of Winter Veil, a festive in-game event mirroring Christmas, returns with fresh rewards and activities. This year's celebration is enhanced by a collaborative lore video produced with PlatinumWoW, delving into the rich history of this beloved holiday.

The video explores the fascinating origins of Winter Veil, weaving together Dwarven myths of Greatfather Winter – a Titan-forged giant who brings the snow – and Tauren traditions of spiritual renewal and gratitude to the Earthmother. It also highlights the modern commercialization of the holiday by the Goblin-run Smokeywood Pastures, drawing parallels to real-world Christmas celebrations.

A History Steeped in Lore:

No discussion of Winter Veil would be complete without mentioning Metzen the Reindeer, named after former Blizzard executive Chris Metzen. This unfortunate reindeer has endured three memorable kidnappings: by pirates and Dark Iron dwarves in Classic WoW, and later by the Grinch in the current iteration. The video concludes with a humorous nod to this, featuring Metzen the Reindeer expressing gratitude in Thrall's voice (a fitting tribute, as Metzen voiced the Orcish Shaman).

This collaboration with PlatinumWoW marks another successful partnership between Blizzard and a prominent content creator. Previous collaborations have included lore videos on Nerubians, Vrykul, the Scourge, World Trees, and Blackrock Depths, along with guides for events like Season of Discovery and Plunderstorm. This demonstrates Blizzard's ongoing commitment to enriching the WoW experience through diverse content partnerships.

Join the Festivities!

Players can still partake in the Feast of Winter Veil until January 5th, 2024. This year's highlights include a tamable Dreaming Festive Reindeer for Hunters, new holiday transmogs, and the Grunch pet for all players. Don't forget to check under the tree in Orgrimmar or Stormwind for a special Winter Veil gift!

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