Celebrated by both the Horde and the Alliance, the Harvest Festival it is time to pay tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives to help their allies. The alliance honors the memory of the fallen, but above all that of Uther the Lightbringer. The Horde also remembers those who have fallen, especially the memory of Hellscream Grom.
We are going to do a brief review of this event, which although it is very simple and without achievements (yes, sorry) it is a good opportunity to take a walk with your brotherhood and since you are taking a walk around the place that honors the memory of the fallen of the opposing faction.
At a glance everything you need to know about this event.
Honor your heroes
Throughout history, many have given their lives for their allies. Every year, both Horde and Alliance members spend a few days honor the memory of the fallen and to pay tribute to those of most revered remembrance: Uther the Lightbringer for the Alliance and Grom Hellscream for the Horde. The heroes put their adventures aside to visit the graves of these two great figures and offer a tribute in their memory. To show their respect, the Alliance members light a candle at Uther's grave in the Western Plaguelands. Members of the Horde do so by leaving a bottle of liquor at the base of the Hellscream Memorial in Demon Fall Canyon in Ashenvale.
Additionally, adventurers can see the spirits of the fallen outside Orgrimmar and Ironforge, and take a moment to sample a jug of harvest nectar in their memory. Others harvest food they are served on the tables, for those who have made a long journey to the tomb of the heroes to pay homage to them. Adventurers can satisfy their hunger with fish, fruit or wild boar from the harvest, as well as a taste of nectar from the harvest.
A Little History
Uther the Lightbringer
Uther the Lightbringer, was the founder of the holy order of Paladins known as the Silver Hand. Commanding this order, he fought fiercely during the Second War against the Horde. During this war he received his nickname "The Enlightened One" from Anduin Lothar and Turalyon after the battle on Blackrock Mountain.
After the second war, he served proudly in the court of King Terenas, becoming the mentor of young Arthas.
When Medivh alerted King Terenas of the Scourge's intentions, he sent Uther and Arthas on a reconnaissance mission.
He died at the hands of Arthas when he was already under the influence of the Scourge, protecting with his life the urn that contained the remains of Terenas and that Arthas intended to use to transport the remains of the fallen Kel'Thuzad to the source of the sun. Although Uther outnumbered Arthas, the Paladin was outnumbered by the forces of the plague.
His tomb is located near Andhoral, curiously the first city to be affected by the plague making it the only holy place in the Western Plaguelands.
In the Caverns of Time: "The Massacre of Stratholme" can be seen when Arthas orders him to "purge the city." Uther refuses because Arthas is not his king, and even if he were he would not do such a thing to the citizens of Stratholme.
Hellscream Grom
Grom Hellscream was the founder of the Orc Warsong clan. He was undoubtedly an important leader of the Horde clans and his actions had a great impact on the course of this faction.
During the second war, he was encouraged along with the rest of the clan leaders to drink the blood of Mannoroth by Gul'dan. Promising victory and power, Grom was the first leader to drink from Gul'dan's cauldron, sentencing the fate of the Horde clans with that act.
Grom would soon become Thrall's mentor, who escaped from the internment camps where humans held many orcs.
The curse would punish Grom again when, on Kalimdor, he is tricked by Mannoroth himself into drinking his blood again. There was nothing he wanted more than to kill Cenarius. Despite the fact that Grom's hosts had had few victories over the Night Elves, Cenarius presented himself as a difficult adversary. His pride and the demon's deception led him to drink again the blood that flowed in a fountain in Ashenvale.
Although Grom finally kills Cenarius, Mannoroth appears before the orc leader to tell him that his act has doomed his clan and they would all be under his control.
It would be Thrall with the help of Jaina who would awaken the Warsong clan from their lust for blood.
But grom knows that the only way to end that curse and redeem himself is to end the demon.
The battle takes place that would end both the demon and Grom himself, thus releasing the fate of all the orcs.
What are we going to do?
alliance
First of all we will go to see Wagner Clubs, a dwarf who will be at the gates of Ironforge, they will give us the mission In honor of a hero. This quest will take us to the Western Plaguelands, to pay homage to the tomb of Uther the Lightbringer.
When we have done it we must go to deliver the mission to Wagner Clubs before the Festival ends.
Horde
We will approach the gates of Orgrimmar where at the gate we can find Javnir nashak What will the mission deliver to us? In honor of a hero. This quest will take us to Ashenvale's Fallen Demon Ravine to pay homage to the tomb of Hellscream Grom.
When we have done so, we must go deliver the mission to Javnir Nashak before the Festival ends.
Rewards
After completing your journey to the tomb of your heroes and leaving a tribute in their memory, return to Javnir Nashak outside Orgrimmar or Wagner Mazas outside Ironforge to receive your reward:
- Horde players receive
("From Tolven Warsong… dedicated to Grom Hellscream").
His name will never die.
His sacrifice always
it will show us the way.
Once the chains are broken
that strangled our honor,
they will no longer be able to enslave us.
Can you hear that scream?
It's a battle cry from the Horde:
Victory or death!
We should remember
his strength in the face of death.
His dream has now come true.
Dangers everywhere!
Enemies try
chain us again.
When we fight, think of
the one who knew what to do.
Hellscream forever! - Alliance players receive
("From Jennre Cantasabio… Dedicated to Uther the Enlightened One").
His name brought light to dark Azeroth.
His courage broke down the walls of suffering.
The Silver Hands would never do better
to give the world the knight who sacrificed himself for others.
It wasn't fame I was after
nor become lord to his people.
Rather, he chose to fight for Lordaeron,
in the hope that his own no longer had to.
The tragic tale of this holy knight
it will never end with his unholy death.
We glorify him and we will always thank him!
Uther will always know the glory and the Light!
You will also receive a good amount of reputation with all the major reputations of your faction.
Important: Both Wagner and Nashak sell to us Green firework that help us to complete the mission of the Darkmoon Fair «Green fireworks»That will increase our reputation with this faction.
Fireworks Festival
In addition to offering you missions, Javnir nashak y Wagner ClubsThey sell you some fireworks:
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Blue firework - 19
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Green firework - 19
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Red firework - 19
Fireworks have no duration limit, so they can be stored in large quantities and used on any occasion, for example to celebrate when you defeat a boss.
Festival Food
You will find several festive Tables filled with food on the outskirts of the cities Orgrimmar and Ironforge, where you can drink and eat to celebrate the memory of the fallen champions of your faction. You can store up to 20 of each of these foods, they do not expire ... remember your alter characters.
