wow Call of the Scarab Micro-Holiday (Jan 21 - 23)

[Stan 5,020]

Call of the Scarab micro-holiday is back with new temporary faction mounts. The event is active through January 23, 2018 and the mounts last for 7 days.

2018 Updates

• Players who have completed Antorus, the Burning Throne raid need to talk to Rhonormu near the gong to enter the correct event phase of Silithus.
• The Scarab Lord Black Qiraji Resonating Crystal mount received a brand new model this year. You can find more information here.
• Two new mounts can be purchased for 1 Abyssal Crest during the event.
  • Ruby Qiraji Resonating Crystal can be purchased from Warlord Gorchuk.
  • Sapphire Qiraji Resonating Crystal can be purchased from Field Marshal Snowfall.
  • The mounts are not permanent and last for 7 days.

Blizzard (Source)

*1/21- The Call of the Scarab Micro-Holiday is now live. Players who have completed Antorus , the Burning Throne and who are in a different phase can speak to Rhonormu near the gong to enter the correct event phase.

On January 23, 2006, a bloody war was triggered by a simple sound: the banging of a gong. No rallying fanfare, no bloodthirsty yell; just an eerie silence. Those long, uneasy seconds of dread. The calm before the storm.

Standing shoulder-to-shoulder before the Scarab Wall, no one could have predicted what would happen—an epic ten-hour battle that claimed the lives of thousands of Azeroth’s bravest—or fully comprehended the effect it would have.

ACTION FIRST, FACTION SECOND

That’s not to say the battle at the gates of Ahn’Qiraj came as a surprise. When the menace of C’Thun turned into an urgent threat, leaders across the world pored over plans and forged unlikely connections as pressure mounted. Both factions knew war was coming and personal glory was a hubris no-one could risk. Any notion that one army could defeat General Rajaxx and his colossal battalion was soon abandoned as fantasy.

It was a unique time: scattered armies with varying allegiances were thrown together and faction pride was put aside. Let’s be clear: the battle at Ahn’Qiraj was won purely on the principle “united we stand, divided we fall.”

WARMONGERING VS. GOLD HUNGERING

This uneasy alliance was not without its critics. Some showed their disapproval by shunning the war effort altogether, but others expressed opposition through acts of aggression. Rogue elements on both sides, unwilling to stomach this perceived betrayal of their faction, did not sit idle. Just as neutral auction houses became a tool for factions to share resources, they also became virtual battlegrounds. Crucial resources were picked up for next-to-nothing and sold on for personal gain. As with all wars, those who profit aren’t always the brave.

The sheer scale of that war effort is almost unimaginable when we live in a time of extended storage and fast mail. But back then, backpacks and cloth stacks were smaller. Getting precious resources gathered, sorted, and sent took many hours. And it took several weeks to source bandages, food, and equipment—resources that were in high demand and would soon dwindle.

THE IMPORTANCE OF REMEMBRANCE

There are parallels with current events that are impossible to ignore: once more, we Azerothians stand united against the Burning Legion as they wreak havoc across the Broken Isles. We attempt to put aside a complex, bitter history in order to defeat a common enemy. We eye each other suspiciously, even as we fight side by side.

We would do well, in these dark times, to remember the courage and spirit of those who were there at the Gates of Ahn’Qiraj. We must have long memories if we’re to make quick work of the demon forces we now face.

From January 21–23 we ask that you join us as we remember the fallen and celebrate the victory. All of Azeroth are invited to a special holiday, ‘Call of the Scarab,’ where we will gather to perform acts of remembrance and share our factions’ pride.

[Keller 25]

I remember the servers became slower than a French waiter serving non-French speaking customers. It took our guild about 3 hours to get to Silithus, due to constant crashing and server time outs, because we were stupid to take the flightpath. We were ready to take make some kills as we were told that the gong banging would be a week later as a few of us were on the last part of the chain.

[Wandersturm 0]

17 hours ago, Keller said:

I remember the servers became slower than a French waiter serving non-French speaking customers. It took our guild about 3 hours to get to Silithus, due to constant crashing and server time outs, because we were stupid to take the flightpath. We were ready to take make some kills as we were told that the gong banging would be a week later as a few of us were on the last part of the chain.

LOL Having been to Paris, I know EXACTLY what you mean about French Waiters....