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 diverse origins of Winter Veil, weaving together Dwarven myths of Greatfather Winter – a Titan-forged giant who brings the snow – and Tauren traditions of spiritual reflection and gratitude to the Earthmother. The evolution of Winter Veil is also highlighted, tracing its commercialization by the Goblin-run Smokeywood Pastures, mirroring real-world Christmas traditions.
A Metzen the Reindeer Rescue Mission (or Three!)
No Winter Veil story is complete without mentioning the infamous Metzen the Reindeer, named after former Warcraft creative director Chris Metzen. The video humorously recounts Metzen's three separate kidnappings: by pirates and Dark Iron Dwarves in Classic WoW, and later by the Grinch in the modern game. The video concludes with a fittingly amusing thank you from Metzen, voiced in Thrall's iconic tone (a nod to Metzen's voice acting).
A Fruitful Collaboration
This isn't PlatinumWoW's first collaboration with Blizzard. Previous projects include lore videos on Nerubians, Vrykul, the Scourge, World Trees, and Blackrock Depths, along with guides for in-game events. This ongoing partnership, alongside other collaborations like Taliesin & Evitel's returning player guides and Hurricane's cinematic trailers, demonstrates Blizzard's commitment to engaging with the content creator community.
Winter Veil Festivities Continue!
Players can still partake in the festivities until January 5th, 2024. This year's highlights include a tamable Dreaming Festive Reindeer for Hunters, new holiday transmogs, and the Grunch pet. Don't forget to check under the virtual tree in Orgrimmar or Stormwind for a special gift – perhaps a surprise similar to last year's Junior Timekeeper's Racing Belt toy!
