Summary
- The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and Golden Ashes of Al'ar are exclusive Chinese WoW mounts, reimagined from rare drops.
- These mounts will be available through specific promotions in WoW China starting January 15.
- The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk features auspicious clouds, while the Golden Ashes of Al'ar pays homage to Kael'thas Sunstrider.
World of Warcraft is set to introduce the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and the Golden Ashes of Al'ar as rewards for two promotions in China. Although these mounts are currently exclusive to the Chinese region, they are reimaginings of the highly sought-after Pureblood Fire Hawk and Ashes of Al'ar, two rare raid boss drops.
After over a year of absence, NetEase and Blizzard reestablished their partnership, bringing games like World of Warcraft, Diablo 4, and Overwatch 2 back to China. To celebrate WoW's return, various initiatives were launched, including the construction of a Lightforged Gorehowl statue and the introduction of the Xiao Liu pet with teleportation capabilities.
Now, WoW China is preparing for another exciting promotion, featuring new versions of these rare mounts. The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and the Golden Ashes of Al'ar are recolored and reimagined versions of the Pureblood Fire Hawk and the Ashes of Al'ar, respectively. These stunning fire birds will be available through twin parallel promotions exclusive to China starting January 15, and can be used 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, at first glance, appears identical to the Pureblood Fire Hawk, a rare drop from Ragnaros in WoW: Cataclysm’s Firelands raid. However, it features several xiangyun, or "auspicious clouds," within its wings while flying. These symbols, associated with peace, immortality, and good fortune, have been prominent in Chinese culture for over 3000 years. On the other hand, the Golden Ashes of Al'ar is a gilded version of the Ashes of Al'ar, the phoenix mount dropped by Kael'thas Sunstrider in The Burning Crusade’s The Eye raid. It features a stylish 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 specific details about this event remain undisclosed. Conversely, the Golden Ashes of Al'ar is available from Landro’s Loot Box, which costs ¥200, or about $27. Each crate offers one of eight items, including other prestigious rewards like the X-51 Nether Rocket X-TREME and the Swift Spectral Tiger, a rare mount from WoW’s discontinued TCG. Players can form teams when purchasing these loot boxes, earning additional crates upon reaching certain spending milestones.
While there is no current evidence suggesting that the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk or Golden Ashes of Al'ar will be released internationally, it is not entirely out of the question. Until then, players outside China will have to admire these stunning mounts from afar.
