Warcraft Less Traveled : A World of Warcraft Podcast

Episode #43 Timecapsule: A journey into the original Old Ironforge subzone is an unforgettable experience. The large, circular cavern contains a majestic, purple-jeweled ceiling… its crystals glowing and pulsing from an unknown source. Beautifully carved stone bridges and natural gray pathways span the lava-filled cave floor. A high platform in the center of the Old Ironforge cavern stands empty and forgotten, however its ornate decorations hint that it may have been originally designed for a more important purpose. This second look into Old Ironforge describes what interesting features existed deep under Ironforge City, before Patch 4.1 removes these ‘vanilla world’ secrets forever.

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Episode #42 Timecapsule: Old Ironforge is one of the most mysterious ‘closed’ sub-zones in the world of Azeroth. Although never officially part of the playable game of WoW, Old Ironforge was released in the ‘vanilla’ game world in 2004. Through the years, the hidden cavern of Old Ironforge has been the target for many curious explorers. Located three levels below the current city of Ironforge, Old Ironforge is all that remains of an early design concept to build additional tunnels and caverns inside Ironforge Mountain.

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Episode #41 Timecapsule: In the earliest days of WoW, a fiery NPC named Mountaineer Pebblebitty @(18,84) used to start explorers down the road to discovering a prized shortcut through the southern Loch Modan mountains. This long forgotten quest chain allowed explorers the chance to battle an elite thunder lizard named Margol the Rager. Only after this classic quest-line was complete were you respected enough by Pebblebitty to earn a special Key to the Searing Gorge. The unique key not only unlocked the gated passageway between Loch Modan and the Searing Gorge, but having it in your possession meant that you faced the the ‘challenging’ personality of Pebblebitty… and won.

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Episode #40 Timecapsule: Found in the zone of Westfall, a rare treasure map can lead an eager explorer on a quest to find Captain Sander’s buried treasure chest. For many, the Captain Sander’s Shirt is the ultimate swashbuckling prize found at the end of this entertaining quest chain.

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Episode #39 Timecapsule: Alicia’s Poem is another hidden quest that pays tribute to the memory of a real-life player, Dak Krause. Designed in his honor, this poem is based on ‘Do not stand at my grave and weep’, written by Mary Elizabeth Frye. During Valentines week, no time is better for visiting Alicia in Stormwind Keep (81, 28) to appreciate love, loss, and hope.

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Episode #38 Timecapsule: Netherstorm hides a secret. Floating off the southern land mass, in the crumbling wastes, a glowing blue shrine beckons investigation. The Shrine of Nova Terra (at coordinates 41, 82) is a final Blizzard tribute to the game that never was – Starcraft:Ghost. Not only is this WoW secret area a reference to Starcraft, under certain circumstances, it is said that Nova Terra could be seen stealthed in front of her NOVA memorial.

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Episode #37 Timecapsule: Hidden in a shallow alcove on the southern cliff of Hellfire Peninsula, a solitary skeleton can be found holding a Jar of Ashes. This ornate jar (found at coordinates 45, 87), contains a detailed note etches on its surface. Are these ashes a lonely in-game memorial to a former Blizzard employee, Tseric? This is one of many Outlands secrets that still can be uncovered by all post-Shattering explorers. On your next journey to level 85, take time to jump through the Dark Portal and hunt down this mystery for yourself…

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Episode #36 Timecapsule: High up in a secluded mountain plateau of northwestern Mulgore, the ordinary critters of Azeroth have gone to war with one another. With a little patience, explorers have the opportunity to witness this very bizarre scene for themselves. Regular critters mutate in size, equip battle gear, and attack each other. When this strange situation develops, the rabbits hold miniature axes, the field mouse population wield dual shotguns, and the prairie dogs charge with knives. Watching this secret event unfold is quite a funny sight to see… not to mention a little bit disturbing…

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Episode #35 Timecapsule: Earning the mysterious Reins of the Grey Camel Mount is a monumental feat for all Azeroth explorers. This elusive riding mount can only be obtained by finding one of Uldum’s Mysterious Camel Figurines, teleporting to the secret Steam Pools sub-zone, and defeating a WoW World mini-boss, named Dormus the Camel Hoarder. With some patience – and a lot of luck – the Reins of the Grey Camel can become part of your collection of Cataclysm mounts.

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Episode #34 Timecapsule: Below the Maw of the Void, the massive whirlpool in the Darkshore zone, an explorer can discover a hidden cave. Within the secret cave, a solitary demon hunter provides players an opportunity to earn a lesser known achievement, “Ghosts in the Dark”.

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