World of Warcraft's Feast of Winter Veil: A Lore-Filled Holiday Celebration
The annual World of Warcraft Feast of Winter Veil event, mirroring our real-world Christmas celebrations, returns with fresh rewards and festive items. A new lore video, a collaboration with PlatinumWoW, unveils the fascinating history behind this beloved in-game holiday.
This video explores the holiday's origins, weaving together Dwarven myths of Greatfather Winter—a Titan-forged giant who blankets the land in snow—and Tauren traditions of spiritual renewal and gratitude to the Earthmother. The video also highlights the rise of Smokeywood Pastures, a Goblin enterprise that has commercialized Winter Veil, echoing real-world Christmas traditions.
A Hilarious History: Metzen the Reindeer
No Winter Veil story is complete without mentioning Metzen the Reindeer, named after former Warcraft creative director Chris Metzen. This unfortunate reindeer boasts a remarkable history of kidnappings – three times, in fact! Pirates, Dark Iron Dwarves, and even the Grinch have all had their turn, making for a humorous narrative. The video concludes with a fittingly amusing thank you from Metzen himself, voiced in the iconic tones of Thrall (also voiced by Chris Metzen).
A Fruitful Collaboration
This isn't PlatinumWoW's first collaboration with Blizzard. Past projects have included lore deep dives into Nerubians, Vrykul, and the Scourge for Wrath of the Lich King Classic, explorations of World Trees and Blackrock Depths in modern WoW, and even guides for events like Season of Discovery and Plunderstorm. This demonstrates Blizzard's ongoing commitment to partnering with talented content creators.
Don't Miss Out!
Players can still partake in the Feast of Winter Veil until January 5, 2024. This year's highlights include a tamable Dreaming Festive Reindeer for Hunters, new holiday transmogs, and the Grunch pet for all players. Remember to check under the virtual tree in Orgrimmar or Stormwind for a special gift—perhaps a repeat of last year's delightful Junior Timekeeper's Racing Belt toy!
