Summary
- The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and Golden Ashes of Al’ar are exclusive Chinese WoW mounts, reimagined from rare drops.
- These new mounts can be obtained through specific promotions in WoW China starting January 15.
- The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk features auspicious clouds, while the Golden Ashes of Al’ar honors Kael’thas Sunstrider.
World of Warcraft is introducing the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and the Golden Ashes of Al’ar as rewards through two promotions in China. Although these mounts are not yet available in other regions, they are reimaginings of the Pureblood Fire Hawk and Ashes of Al’ar, two of the rarest raid boss drops in the game.
Following the reestablishment of the partnership between NetEase and Blizzard last year, which allowed games like World of Warcraft, Diablo 4, and Overwatch 2 to return to China, the game celebrated its comeback with various initiatives. These included the creation of a Lightforged Gorehowl statue and the introduction of the Xiao Liu pet, which comes with a teleportation function.
Now, WoW China is gearing up for another exciting promotion featuring new versions of some of the game's rarest mounts. The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and the Golden Ashes of Al’ar are recolored and reimagined versions of the Pureblood Fire Hawk and the Ashes of Al’ar. These fire bird mounts will be available through twin parallel promotions exclusive to China starting January 15, and they will be usable in both modern and Classic WoW.
New Chinese World of Warcraft Promotion Mounts
- Blazing Royal Fire Hawk
- Golden Ashes of Al'ar
Upon closer inspection, the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk resembles the Pureblood Fire Hawk, a rare drop from Ragnaros in WoW: Cataclysm’s Firelands raid. However, it stands out with xiangyun, or “auspicious clouds,” within its wings. These clouds symbolize peace, immortality, and good fortune and have been culturally significant in China for over 3,000 years. The Golden Ashes of Al’ar is a gilded version of the Ashes of Al’ar, the phoenix mount dropped by Kael’thas Sunstrider in The Burning Crusade’s The Eye raid. It features a stylish black saddle and flavor text that echoes Kael’thas's iconic line: “The golden Al'ar, beloved pet of Kael'thas Sunstrider, proves that death is merely a setback."
The golden Al'ar, beloved pet of Kael'thas Sunstrider, proves that death is merely a setback.
The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk can be obtained through an event called the Treasure Workshop, though specifics about this event are currently limited. Conversely, the Golden Ashes of Al’ar is available from Landro’s Loot Box, which costs ¥200, approximately $27. Each box contains one of eight items, including other prestigious rewards such as the X-51 Nether Rocket X-TREME and the Swift Spectral Tiger, a highly sought-after mount from the discontinued World of Warcraft TCG. Players can also form teams to purchase these loot boxes, earning additional crates by reaching certain spending milestones.
Unlike the new Xiao Liu pet introduced in China, there is currently no indication that the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk or Golden Ashes of Al’ar will be released internationally, though it is not entirely out of the question. For now, players outside China will have to appreciate these stunning mounts from a distance.
