The World of Warcraft is an expansive universe. You’re playing the game, you’re fighting the bosses, you know the how — but do you know the why? Each week, Matthew Rossi and Anne Stickney make sure you Know Your Lore by covering the history of the story behind World of Warcraft.

Sometimes it’s the characters that make Warcraft interesting, and sometimes, every now and again, it’s the locations themselves that intrigue. Nestled in the heart of the Eastern Kingdoms, in a forlorn stretch of land simply called Deadwind Pass, lies the tower of Karazhan. Once the former home of Medivh, now a demon-riddled raid instance, Karazhan’s story has far more to it than simply being the home of one of the last Guardians of Azeroth.

Rumors also abound about Deadwind Pass and its inhabitants — strange, mysterious riders cloaked in darkness. Their shrill, harsh voices echoed through the hills of Duskwood once upon a time, and the purpose of their journey was an artifact powerful enough to be the genesis for an entirely new playable race. Karazhan, Deadwind Pass, and the Dark Riders all have an enigmatic history that’s never been fully explained. But we do have hints, here and there scattered across novels and in game, that clear up a small portion of the mystery.Continue reading Know Your Lore: Karazhan and the Dark Riders of Deadwind PassFiled under: Lore, Know your LoreKnow Your Lore: Karazhan and the Dark Riders of Deadwind Pass originally appeared on WoW Insider on Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
The World of Warcraft is an expansive universe. You’re playing the game, you’re fighting the bosses, you know the how — but do you know the why? Each week, Matthew Rossi and Anne Stickney make sure you Know Your Lore by covering the history of the story behind World of Warcraft.

Sometimes it’s the characters that make Warcraft interesting, and sometimes, every now and again, it’s the locations themselves that intrigue. Nestled in the heart of the Eastern Kingdoms, in a forlorn stretch of land simply called Deadwind Pass, lies the tower of Karazhan. Once the former home of Medivh, now a demon-riddled raid instance, Karazhan’s story has far more to it than simply being the home of one of the last Guardians of Azeroth.

Rumors also abound about Deadwind Pass and its inhabitants — strange, mysterious riders cloaked in darkness. Their shrill, harsh voices echoed through the hills of Duskwood once upon a time, and the purpose of their journey was an artifact powerful enough to be the genesis for an entirely new playable race. Karazhan, Deadwind Pass, and the Dark Riders all have an enigmatic history that’s never been fully explained. But we do have hints, here and there scattered across novels and in game, that clear up a small portion of the mystery.Continue reading Know Your Lore: Karazhan and the Dark Riders of Deadwind PassFiled under: Lore, Know your LoreKnow Your Lore: Karazhan and the Dark Riders of Deadwind Pass originally appeared on WoW Insider on Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments