Summary
- The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and Golden Ashes of Al’ar are exclusive Chinese World of Warcraft mounts, inspired by rare in-game drops.
- These mounts will be available through special promotions in WoW China, starting January 15.
- The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk is adorned with auspicious clouds, while the Golden Ashes of Al’ar honors Kael’thas Sunstrider.
World of Warcraft is introducing two stunning new mounts, the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and the Golden Ashes of Al’ar, as part of exclusive promotions in China. Although these mounts are not currently available in other regions, they are reimagined versions of the rare Pureblood Fire Hawk and Ashes of Al’ar, both legendary raid boss drops.
Following the reestablishment of the partnership between NetEase and Blizzard last year, World of Warcraft made a triumphant return to China. This comeback was celebrated with various initiatives, including the creation of a Lightforged Gorehowl statue and the introduction of the Xiao Liu pet, which features a teleportation ability.
Now, WoW China is gearing up for another exciting promotion, featuring new iterations of these rare mounts. Starting January 15, players in China can participate in twin promotions to obtain the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and the Golden Ashes of Al’ar, usable in both modern and Classic WoW.
New Chinese World of Warcraft Promotion Mounts
- Blazing Royal Fire Hawk
- Golden Ashes of Al'ar
The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk, while resembling the Pureblood Fire Hawk dropped by Ragnaros in the Firelands raid of WoW: Cataclysm, features unique xiangyun, or “auspicious clouds,” within its wings. These clouds symbolize peace, immortality, and good fortune, elements deeply rooted in Chinese culture for over 3000 years. The Golden Ashes of Al’ar, a resplendent version of the Ashes of Al’ar from Kael’thas Sunstrider in The Burning Crusade’s The Eye raid, comes with a sleek 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 Blazing Royal Fire Hawk can be obtained through an event called the Treasure Workshop, though specifics about this event remain undisclosed. Conversely, the Golden Ashes of Al’ar is available from Landro’s Loot Box, priced at ¥200, or approximately $27. Each box offers one of eight items, including other coveted rewards like 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 thresholds.
While the new Xiao Liu pet has sparked speculation about potential international releases, there is currently no indication that the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk or Golden Ashes of Al’ar will be available outside of China. For now, players worldwide can only marvel at these magnificent mounts from a distance.
