New World of Warcraft Video Explains Feast of Winter Veil Lore

World of Warcraft's Festive Lore: A Deep Dive into the Feast of Winter Veil

The annual Feast of Winter Veil in World of Warcraft, a beloved in-game event mirroring Christmas, returns with fresh rewards and collectibles. This year's celebration is enhanced by a captivating lore video, a collaborative effort with PlatinumWoW, exploring the holiday's rich history within Azeroth.

The video delves into the holiday's origins, weaving together Dwarven myths about Greatfather Winter—a Titan-forged giant—and Tauren traditions emphasizing spiritual reflection and gratitude to the Earthmother. It also humorously highlights the commercialization of Winter Veil by the Goblin-run Smokeywood Pastures, drawing parallels to real-world Christmas traditions.

A Reindeer's Misadventures and More

No exploration of Winter Veil lore is complete without mentioning Metzen the Reindeer, named after the Warcraft creative director Chris Metzen. This unfortunate reindeer's repeated kidnappings—by pirates, Dark Iron Dwarves, and even the Grinch—form a hilarious recurring motif throughout the video. The video concludes with a fittingly amusing thank you from Metzen, voiced in the iconic tones of Thrall (also voiced by Chris Metzen).

This collaboration marks another successful partnership between Blizzard and PlatinumWoW, following previous lore videos on topics such as Nerubians, Vrykul, the Scourge, World Trees, and Blackrock Depths. Blizzard's recent collaborations with content creators like PlatinumWoW, Taliesin & Evitel, and Hurricane underscore their commitment to enriching the player experience with diverse and engaging content.

Winter Veil Festivities Continue!

Players have until January 5, 2024, to participate in the Feast of Winter Veil. 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—following last year's surprise of the Junior Timekeeper's Racing Belt toy.