Summary
- Two exclusive Chinese World of Warcraft mounts, the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and the Golden Ashes of Al'ar, reimagine rare drop mounts.
- Available in China starting January 15th via specific promotions.
- The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk features auspicious clouds, while the Golden Ashes of Al'ar is a gilded tribute to Kael'thas Sunstrider.
World of Warcraft China is introducing two new mounts: the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and the Golden Ashes of Al'ar. These stunning mounts, unavailable outside China, are reimagined versions of the incredibly rare Pureblood Fire Hawk and Ashes of Al'ar. Their arrival follows the successful return of World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, and Overwatch 2 to the Chinese market after a partnership renewal between NetEase and Blizzard. This return was celebrated with events including a Lighforged Gorehowl statue and the Xiao Liu pet.
These new mounts represent a unique reimagining of classic, highly sought-after rewards. The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk, reminiscent of the Pureblood Fire Hawk from Cataclysm's Firelands raid, features auspicious clouds (xiangyun) within its wings while in flight. These clouds, symbolic of peace, immortality, and good fortune, hold deep cultural significance in China. The Golden Ashes of Al'ar, a resplendent golden version of the original Ashes of Al'ar (a drop from Kael'thas Sunstrider in The Burning Crusade's The Eye), boasts a stylish black saddle and evocative flavor text echoing Kael'thas' famous line: "The golden Al'ar, beloved pet of Kael'thas Sunstrider, proves that death is merely a setback."
New Chinese World of Warcraft Promotional Mounts:
- Blazing Royal Fire Hawk
- Golden Ashes of Al'ar
The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk is obtainable through a "Treasure Workshop" event, details of which are yet to be fully revealed. The Golden Ashes of Al'ar, however, is available through Landro's Loot Box, costing ¥200 (approximately $27). This loot box contains one of eight items, including other prestigious rewards like the X-51 Nether Rocket X-TREME and the extremely rare Swift Spectral Tiger (from the discontinued TCG). Team purchases offer bonus crates based on spending milestones.
Currently, there's no indication of an international release for these mounts, leaving players outside China to admire them from afar.
