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[[File:Darkmoon Faire.jpg|thumb|330px|The [[Darkmoon Faire]] is one of the most iconic events in ''[[World of Warcraft]]''.]]
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'''Events''' in [[Azeroth]] (also known as '''World Events''', '''Seasonal Events''' or '''Holidays''' when appropriate) run the gamut from small yet ferocious free-for-all skirmishes for loot, to world-wide friendly celebrations, to ongoing military campaigns. An event of this kind is defined, with [[Argent Tournament|one exception]], by being only available in the game at certain times and not others, ranging from several times a day, to annually, to one-time historical happenings never to be seen again. Below are some of the events, which are fun if you ever get around to them.
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'''Events''' in [[Azeroth]] (also known as '''World Events''', '''Seasonal Events''' or '''Holidays''' when appropriate) run the gamut from small yet ferocious free-for-all skirmishes for loot, to world-wide friendly celebrations, to ongoing military campaigns. An event of this kind is defined, with [[Argent Tournament|one exception]], by being only available in the game at certain times and not others, ranging from several times a day, to annually, to one-time historical happenings never to be seen again. Below are some of the events, which are fun if you ever get around to them.
Types of environment changes accompanying events include:
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==Ongoing events==
==Ongoing events==
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[[File:Gurubashi Arena.jpg|thumb|The [[Gurubashi Arena Booty Run]] helped to consolidate the popularity of [[PvP]] within [[Stranglethorn Vale|Stranglethorn]].]]
Over the course of Azeroth's troubled history, the times of celebration have fallen under the shadow of the conflicts that have shaped and scarred the world. Every day, as new challenges surface, new champions answer the call to arms, relishing the glory and the rewards of battles well fought. Below are details of some of the current disturbances warranting investigation - and participation - by the world's most adventurous heroes.
Over the course of Azeroth's troubled history, the times of celebration have fallen under the shadow of the conflicts that have shaped and scarred the world. Every day, as new challenges surface, new champions answer the call to arms, relishing the glory and the rewards of battles well fought. Below are details of some of the current disturbances warranting investigation - and participation - by the world's most adventurous heroes.
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*[[Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza]] - Sundays from 2-4pm, in [[Stranglethorn Vale]].
*[[Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza]] - Sundays from 2-4pm, in [[Stranglethorn Vale]].
*[[Darkmoon Faire]] - First week of each month, in [[Mulgore]] and [[Elwynn Forest]], and primarily on [[Darkmoon Island]].
*[[Darkmoon Faire]] - First week of each month, in [[Mulgore]] and [[Elwynn Forest]], and primarily on [[Darkmoon Island]].
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**[[Darkmoon Deathmatch]] - Every 3 hours at the southern pavilion of the [[Darkmoon Faire]], during Faire week.
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**[[Darkmoon Deathmatch]] - Every 3 hours at the southern pavilion of the [[Darkmoon Faire]], during Faire week.[[File:Faction Assaults.jpg|thumb|316x316px|[[Faction Assaults]] will only be available for a set period of time before they are gone, at least until the next one.]]
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*[[Wanderer's Festival]] - Sundays from 9-11pm in [[Krasarang Wilds]]
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*[[Wanderer's Festival]] - Sundays from 9-11 pm in [[Krasarang Wilds]]
*[[Legion Assaults]]
*[[Legion Assaults]]
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*[[Faction Assaults]] - Introduced in patch 8.1.0, these consist of invasions by the Horde or the Alliance forces in [[Kul Tiras]] and [[Zandalar]], respectively.<ref>Official preview - [https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/22820909/tides-of-vengeance-preview-faction-assaults from worldofwarcraft.com]</ref>
==Seasonal events==
==Seasonal events==
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[[File:Winter Veil Goldshire.jpg|thumb|The [[Feast of Winter Veil]] was the first seasonal event in ''World of Warcraft''.]]
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To help offset the strain and tension of constant warfare, the leaders of the [[Horde]] and the [[Alliance]] occasionally organize full-blown festivities for their people, centered around holidays and special events. What better way to celebrate the year's victories and other achievements than in the company of a few thousand of your closest allies?
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To help offset the strain and tension of constant warfare, the leaders of the [[Horde]] and the [[Alliance]] occasionally organize full-blown festivities for their people, centered around holidays and special events. What better way to celebrate the year's victories and other achievements than in the company of a few thousand of your closest allies?<ref>From the old official World of Warcraft website - [http://web.archive.org/web/20080110053838/http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/community/ingameevents.html#none worldofwarcraft.com/community/ingameevents] (archived version).</ref>
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[[File:Hallowsend.jpg|thumb|[[Hallow's End]] decorations in [[Stormwind City]].]]
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[[File:Brewfest in Dun Morogh.jpg|thumb|The [[Brewfest]] holds the the Guiness World Record for the Largest Virtual Beer Festival.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100201195115/http://gamers.guinnessworldrecords.com:80/records/weird_and_wonderful.aspx Guinnes World Records Gamer's Edition.] - Archived from the original (02/2010).</ref>]]
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|| [[New Year]] || 31st Dec - 1st Jan || {{wp|New Year's Eve}} || {{wp|Gregorian calendar}}
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|| [[New Year]] || 31st Dec - 1st Jan || {{wp|New Year's Eve}} || {{wp|Gregorian calendar}}; added in [[patch 2.0.1]].
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|| [[Lunar Festival]] || Varies (Spring) || {{wp|Chinese New Year|Lunar New Year}} || {{wp|Chinese calendar}}
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|| [[Lunar Festival]] || Varies (Spring) || {{wp|Chinese New Year|Lunar New Year}} || {{wp|Chinese calendar}}; added in [[patch 1.9.0]].
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|| [[Love is in the Air]] || 7th Feb - 20th Feb || {{Wp|Valentine's Day}} ||
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|| [[Love is in the Air]] || 7th Feb - 20th Feb || {{Wp|Valentine's Day}} ||Added in [[patch 1.9.3]].
|| [[Children's Week]] || 1st May - 7th May || {{wp|Kodomo no hi|Children's Day - Japan}}<br />{{wp|Mother's Day (United States)|Mother's Day - US}} (and in most other countries, including: Belgium and the Netherlands)||
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|| [[Children's Week]] || 1st May - 7th May || {{wp|Kodomo no hi|Children's Day - Japan}}<br />{{wp|Mother's Day (United States)|Mother's Day - US}} (and in most other countries, including: Belgium and the Netherlands)||Added in [[patch 1.4.0]].
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|| [[Midsummer Fire Festival]] || 21st June - 5th July || {{wp|Midsummer}}<br />{{wp|Canada Day|Canada Day - CAN}} <br />{{wp|Independence Day (United States)|Independence Day - US}} || USobserved!FireintheSky [[Engineers' Explosive Extravaganza]]
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|| [[Midsummer Fire Festival]] || 21st June - 5th July || {{wp|Midsummer}}<br />{{wp|Canada Day|Canada Day - CAN}} <br />{{wp|Independence Day (United States)|Independence Day - US}} || Added in [[patch 2.4.3]]. Also contains the [[Engineers' Explosive Extravaganza]].
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||[[Pirates' Day]]|| 19th Sept || {{wp|International Talk Like a Pirate Day}} || FirstobservedSept19th, 2008.
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||[[Pirates' Day]]|| 19th Sept || {{wp|International Talk Like a Pirate Day}} || Added in [[patch 2.4.3]].
|| [[Brewfest]] || 20th Sept - 4th Oct || {{wp|Oktoberfest|Oktoberfest - Germany}} ||Added in [[patch 2.2.2]].
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|| [[Harvest Festival]] || 27th Sept - 4th Oct || Roughly {{wp|Thanksgiving|Thanksgiving - Canada, US}} <small>(actually celebrated in October and November in Canada and US, respectively)</small><br />{{wplink|Columbus Day|Columbus Day - US}}<br />[[Stress Test Beta Has Ended|US Stress Test ended]]: September 12, 2004 ||
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|| [[Harvest Festival]] || 27th Sept - 4th Oct || Roughly {{wp|Thanksgiving|Thanksgiving - Canada, US}} <small>(actually celebrated in October and November in Canada and US, respectively)</small><br />{{wplink|Columbus Day|Columbus Day - US}}<br />[[Stress Test Beta Has Ended|US Stress Test ended]]: September 12, 2004 ||Added in [[patch 1.6.0]].
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|| [[Peon Day]] || 30th Sept || EU Closed Beta began: September 30, 2004 || Observed only in Europe<ref>http://www.wow-europe.com/en/info/basics/events/calendar.html</ref>
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|| [[Peon Day]] || 30th Sept || EU Closed Beta began: September 30, 2004 || Observed only in Europe,<ref>http://www.wow-europe.com/en/info/basics/events/calendar.html</ref> added in [[patch 1.12.1]].
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==Micro-holidays==
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[[File:Great Gnomeregan Run Starting Line.jpg|thumb|The [[Great Gnomeregan Run]] idea originally came from a player who organized it for charity purposes.]]
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First introduced in [[Patch 7.1.5]], these new "micro-holiday" events offer brief holiday-style activities for players to take part in. Unlike the larger holidays like Hallow's End, which run for weeks, these micro-holidays usually only last a day or two, and often involve specific events taking place in the world or celebrate important moments in Azeroth's history. These micro-holidays are only meant for fun and therefore do not offer any significant rewards like permanent pets or mounts, but can still provide some variety and opportunities for hijinks, as well as breathing new life into some of the more static parts of the game world.
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First introduced in [[patch 7.1.5]], these new "micro-holiday" events offer brief holiday-style activities for players to take part in. Unlike the larger holidays like Hallow's End, which run for weeks, these micro-holidays usually only last a day or two, and often involve specific events taking place in the world or celebrate important moments in Azeroth's history. These micro-holidays are only meant for fun and therefore do not offer any significant rewards like permanent pets or mounts, but can still provide some variety and opportunities for hijinks, as well as breathing new life into some of the more static parts of the game world.
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A number of one-time-only World Events have occurred throughout the game's history. Most of these events have either directly resulted in changes to the game world or were pre-cursors to expansion packs. They are distinguished from [[:Category:Removed from World of Warcraft|removed content]] by the fact that they were planned to last only a short time after release (at most one major [[patch]]) rather than being removed due to either considerations for new content or gameplay concerns, updates, and other fixes. Note that simply being introduced and removed quickly (e.g. a quest added in [[patch 3.3.5]] and removed for [[Patch 4.0.3a|The Shattering]]) does not qualify something as a One-Time Event or part of one - it must be related to a unique period or occasion.
A number of one-time-only World Events have occurred throughout the game's history. Most of these events have either directly resulted in changes to the game world or were pre-cursors to expansion packs. They are distinguished from [[:Category:Removed from World of Warcraft|removed content]] by the fact that they were planned to last only a short time after release (at most one major [[patch]]) rather than being removed due to either considerations for new content or gameplay concerns, updates, and other fixes. Note that simply being introduced and removed quickly (e.g. a quest added in [[patch 3.3.5]] and removed for [[Patch 4.0.3a|The Shattering]]) does not qualify something as a One-Time Event or part of one - it must be related to a unique period or occasion.
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[[File:War of the Thorns.jpg|thumb|The [[War of the Thorns]] was the first of the unique events to feature world quests.|307x307px]]
*[[Diablo's 20th Anniversary]] — Celebrates the 20th anniversary of the [[Diablo franchise]].
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*[[Warcraft's Anniversary|''World of Warcraft'' 15th Anniversary]] — This anniversary was unique by offering a special version of [[Alterac Valley]] ([[Korrak's Revenge]], a tribute to its earlier versions) and a Deathwing-inspired mount ([[Obsidian Worldbreaker]]), acquired by defeating previous expansions villains in [[Memories of Fel, Frost and Fire]].
*[[Legion Invasion]] — Taking place with [[Patch 7.0.3]], this world event preceded the release of ''[[World of Warcraft: Legion|Legion]]''. The event featured the invasion of [[Kalimdor]] and the [[Eastern Kingdoms]] by forces of the [[Burning Legion]]. It was also the first pre-launch event in which characters as low as level 10 could participate in defending affected zones, thanks to new tech allowing mob level to scale to the player's.
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*[[War of the Thorns]] - This was the ''[[World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth|Battle for Azeroth]]'' pre-expansion event. After the discovery of [[Azerite]] in [[Kalimdor]], [[Sylvanas Windrunner|Sylvanas]] decides to assault the night elf territory, and eventually manages to burn down [[Teldrassil]].
*[[Legion Invasions]] — Taking place with [[Patch 7.0.3]], this world event preceded the release of ''[[World of Warcraft: Legion|Legion]]''. The event featured the invasion of [[Kalimdor]] and the [[Eastern Kingdoms]] by forces of the [[Burning Legion]]. It was also the first pre-launch event in which characters as low as level 10 could participate in defending affected zones, thanks to new tech allowing mob level to scale to the player's.
*[[Warcraft's Anniversary|''World of Warcraft'' 10th Anniversary]] — This anniversary featured [[Tarren Mill vs Southshore]] and [[Molten Core#Anniversary edition|Level 100 Molten Core]].
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[[File:Operation Gnomeregan.jpg|thumb|[[Operation: Gnomeregan|Operation Gnomeregan]] is an example of a unique pre-expansion event.]]
* [[Iron Horde Incursion]] — Taking place with [[Patch 6.0.2]], this unique world event preceded the release of ''[[Warlords of Draenor]]''. The event featured orcs coming through the [[Dark Portal]], ravaging the [[Blasted Lands]] and taking over [[Blackrock Mountain]].<ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/3963-Warlords-of-Draenor-Developer-Interviews-Blue-Tweets-DLC-438 |title=Warlords of Draenor - Developer Interviews, Blue Tweets, DLC #438 |author=chaud |publisher=[[MMO-Champion]] |date=2014-05-04}}</ref> [[Warlords of Draenor intro experience|An extensive quest line]] saw players battling the Iron Horde invaders in a phased, level-90 only version of the Blasted Lands.
* [[Iron Horde Incursion]] — Taking place with [[patch 6.0.2]], this unique world event preceded the release of ''[[Warlords of Draenor]]''. The event featured orcs coming through the [[Dark Portal]], ravaging the [[Blasted Lands]] and taking over [[Blackrock Mountain]].<ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/3963-Warlords-of-Draenor-Developer-Interviews-Blue-Tweets-DLC-438 |title=Warlords of Draenor - Developer Interviews, Blue Tweets, DLC #438 |author=chaud |publisher=[[MMO-Champion]] |date=2014-05-04}}</ref> [[Warlords of Draenor intro experience|An extensive quest line]] saw players battling the Iron Horde invaders in a phased, level-90 only version of the Blasted Lands.
*[[Battlefield: Barrens]] — Taking place in [[Patch 5.3.0]], this event transformed the [[Northern Barrens]], introducing hundreds of new NPCs, new areas and a number of dynamic events, along with a range of rewards for participation. Focusing on the building conflict between [[Garrosh Hellscream]] and his loyal [[Kor'kron]] and the rebelling forces of [[Vol'jin]]'s [[Darkspear Rebellion]], adventurers from both the Horde and the Alliance were able to assist the rebels in their preparations for the coming war against the warchief. Players secured supplies for the rebellion by defeating Kor'kron units and their powerful commanders, escorting their faction's supply caravans through the zone and even stealing supplies from overturned Kor'kron caravans.
*[[Battlefield: Barrens]] — Taking place in [[patch 5.3.0]], this event transformed the [[Northern Barrens]], introducing hundreds of new NPCs, new areas and a number of dynamic events, along with a range of rewards for participation. Focusing on the building conflict between [[Garrosh Hellscream]] and his loyal [[Kor'kron]] and the rebelling forces of [[Vol'jin]]'s [[Darkspear Rebellion]], adventurers from both the Horde and the Alliance were able to assist the rebels in their preparations for the coming war against the warchief. Players secured supplies for the rebellion by defeating Kor'kron units and their powerful commanders, escorting their faction's supply caravans through the zone and even stealing supplies from overturned Kor'kron caravans.
*[[Elemental Unrest]] — Beginning on 11 November 2010, this event is the precursor to the devastating events of the ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm|Cataclysm]]'' expansion.
*[[Elemental Unrest]] — Beginning on 11 November 2010, this event is the precursor to the devastating events of the ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm|Cataclysm]]'' expansion.
*[[File:The Dark Portal by Brian Huang.jpg|thumb|The [[Dark Portal Opens]] was the first pre-expansion event in ''World of Warcraft.'']][[Operation: Gnomeregan]] and [[Zalazane's Fall]] — Beginning on 7 September 2010, these world events were the first precursors to the ''Cataclysm'' expansion and allowed Alliance and Horde players to assist in the retaking of [[Gnomeregan]]'s surface and the [[Echo Isles]] respectively.
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*[[Night Elf Mohawk]] — This mini event happened in [[patch 3.2.2]]: [[Night Elf Mohawk]] NPC's were added in the starting zones offering players [[Mohawk Grenade]] (only those who believed in them).
*[[Operation: Gnomeregan]] and [[Zalazane's Fall]] — Beginning on 7 September 2010, these world events were the first precursors to the ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm|Cataclysm]]'' expansion and allowed Alliance and Horde players to assist in the retaking of [[Gnomeregan]]'s surface and the [[Echo Isles]] respectively.
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*[[Zombie Infestationā]] — Introduced in [[Patch 3.0.2]], this world event was a precursor to the ''[[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King|Wrath of the Lich King]]'' expansion and featured plagued crates that would transform players into zombies with the ability to pass the zombie plague onto others. It was followed by a reprise of the [[Scourge Invasion]] world event from Patch 1.11.0.
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*[[Zombie Infestation]] — Introduced in [[patch 3.0.2]], this world event was a precursor to the ''[[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King|Wrath of the Lich King]]'' expansion and featured plagued crates that would transform players into zombies with the ability to pass the zombie plague onto others. It was followed by a reprise of the [[Scourge Invasion]] world event from patch 1.11.0.
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*[[The Spirit of Competition]] — This event occurred simultaneously with the {{wplink|2008 Summer Olympics}} in Beijing, and simply rewarded players for completing [[battleground]]s during the event.
*[[The Spirit of Competition]] — This event occurred simultaneously with the {{wplink|2008 Summer Olympics}} in Beijing, and simply rewarded players for completing [[battleground]]s during the event.
*[[Battle for Sun's Reach]] — Introduced in [[patch 2.4.0]], this world event occurs once per server and requires the completion of a number of [[daily quest]]s on the [[Isle of Quel'Danas]] in order to allow the [[Shattered Sun Offensive]] to take over and rebuild the town of [[Sun's Reach]].
*The [[Dark Portal Opens]] — Introduced in [[patch 2.0.1]], this world event was a precursor to the ''[[World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade|The Burning Crusade]]'' expansion and featured the forces of the Horde, Alliance, and [[Argent Dawn]] fighting back against the demonic legions entering [[Azeroth]] through the [[Dark Portal]].
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[[File:Ahn'Qiraj Gates.jpg|thumb|The opening of the [[Gates of Ahn'Qiraj]] was one of the first unique events in ''World of Warcraft''.]]
*[[Battle for Sun's Reach]] — Introduced in [[Patch 2.4.0]], this world event occurs once per server and requires the completion of a number of [[daily quest]]s on the [[Isle of Quel'Danas]] in order to allow the [[Shattered Sun Offensive]] to take over and rebuild the town of [[Sun's Reach]].
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* [[The Scourge Invasion]] — Originally introduced in [[patch 1.11.0]], this world event involved an invasion of [[Scourge]] forces across the world to coincide with the release of the [[Naxxramas]] raid instance. During the invasion, several regions of Azeroth came under attack by Scourge forces. Members of the [[Argent Dawn]] organized a worldwide counter to the Scourge invasion, keeping an eye out for any necropolis sightings and passing on their information to all adventurers willing to aid them in their struggle.
*The [[Dark Portal Opens]] — Introduced in [[Patch 2.0.1]], this world event was a precursor to the ''[[World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade|Burning Crusade]]'' expansion and featured the forces of the Horde, Alliance, and [[Argent Dawn]] fighting back against the demonic legions entering [[Azeroth]] through the [[Dark Portal]].
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*[[TheScourgeInvasion]] — Originally introduced in [[Patch 1.11.0]], this world event involvedaninvasionof [[Scourge]] forcesacross the world to coincide with the release of the [[Naxxramas]] raid instance. Duringtheinvasion, several regions of Azerothcameunderattack by Scourgeforces.Membersof the [[ArgentDawn]]organizedaworldwide counter to the Scourgeinvasion, keepinganeyeoutforanynecropolissightingsandpassingontheirinformation to alladventurerswillingtoaidthemintheirstruggle.
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*[[Gates of Ahn'Qiraj]] — Introduced in [[patch 1.9.0]], this two-part world event occurred once per server (until [[patch 3.2.0]]) resulted in the opening of [[Ahn'Qiraj]]. It was comprised of a quest chain completed by a single player to obtain the [[Scepter of the Shifting Sands]] to open the gates themselves, as well as a server-wide war effort to gather materials for the Horde and Alliance to battle the insectoid menace that issued forth from the opened gates.
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*[[Elemental Invasions (Classic)|Elemental Invasions]] — Introduced in [[patch 1.4.0]], this event was marked by random elemental invasions in [[Silithus]], [[Winterspring]], [[Un'Goro Crater|Un'goro Crater]] and [[Azshara]]. This was recurrent event that happened aproximately every 3 days, and it was only removed in [[patch 4.0.1]].
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*[[Gates of Ahn'Qiraj]] — Introduced in [[Patch 1.9.0]], this two-part world event occurred once per server (until [[Patch 3.2.0]]) resulted in the opening of [[Ahn'Qiraj]]. It was comprised of a quest chain completed by a single player to obtain the [[Scepter of the Shifting Sands]] to open the gates themselves, as well as a server-wide war effort to gather materials for the Horde and Alliance to battle the insectoid menace that issued forth from the opened gates.
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! Recipe !! Source !! !! BoP
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== Seasonal world events by patch number==
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|| [[Feast of Winter Veil]] || [[Patch 1.2.0|1.2.0]] || 18 December 2004 ||
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Events in Azeroth (also known as World Events, Seasonal Events or Holidays when appropriate) run the gamut from small yet ferocious free-for-all skirmishes for loot, to world-wide friendly celebrations, to ongoing military campaigns. An event of this kind is defined, with one exception, by being only available in the game at certain times and not others, ranging from several times a day, to annually, to one-time historical happenings never to be seen again. Below are some of the events, which are fun if you ever get around to them.
Types of environment changes accompanying events include:
caravans, tents, or wagons being added to an area,
Over the course of Azeroth's troubled history, the times of celebration have fallen under the shadow of the conflicts that have shaped and scarred the world. Every day, as new challenges surface, new champions answer the call to arms, relishing the glory and the rewards of battles well fought. Below are details of some of the current disturbances warranting investigation - and participation - by the world's most adventurous heroes.
Despite being available at all times, Tournament achievements are listed under "World Events". It's possible this may once have been intended to be a one-time event leading up to the assault on the Lich King. The fact that "construction was completed" between its release and the next patch may also explain its event classification.
Faction Assaults - Introduced in patch 8.1.0, these consist of invasions by the Horde or the Alliance forces in Kul Tiras and Zandalar, respectively.[1]
To help offset the strain and tension of constant warfare, the leaders of the Horde and the Alliance occasionally organize full-blown festivities for their people, centered around holidays and special events. What better way to celebrate the year's victories and other achievements than in the company of a few thousand of your closest allies?[2]
The Great Gnomeregan Run idea originally came from a player who organized it for charity purposes.
First introduced in patch 7.1.5, these new "micro-holiday" events offer brief holiday-style activities for players to take part in. Unlike the larger holidays like Hallow's End, which run for weeks, these micro-holidays usually only last a day or two, and often involve specific events taking place in the world or celebrate important moments in Azeroth's history. These micro-holidays are only meant for fun and therefore do not offer any significant rewards like permanent pets or mounts, but can still provide some variety and opportunities for hijinks, as well as breathing new life into some of the more static parts of the game world.
A number of one-time-only World Events have occurred throughout the game's history. Most of these events have either directly resulted in changes to the game world or were pre-cursors to expansion packs. They are distinguished from removed content by the fact that they were planned to last only a short time after release (at most one major patch) rather than being removed due to either considerations for new content or gameplay concerns, updates, and other fixes. Note that simply being introduced and removed quickly (e.g. a quest added in patch 3.3.5 and removed for The Shattering) does not qualify something as a One-Time Event or part of one - it must be related to a unique period or occasion.
The War of the Thorns was the first of the unique events to feature world quests.
Legion Invasions — Taking place with Patch 7.0.3, this world event preceded the release of Legion. The event featured the invasion of Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms by forces of the Burning Legion. It was also the first pre-launch event in which characters as low as level 10 could participate in defending affected zones, thanks to new tech allowing mob level to scale to the player's.
Battlefield: Barrens — Taking place in patch 5.3.0, this event transformed the Northern Barrens, introducing hundreds of new NPCs, new areas and a number of dynamic events, along with a range of rewards for participation. Focusing on the building conflict between Garrosh Hellscream and his loyal Kor'kron and the rebelling forces of Vol'jin's Darkspear Rebellion, adventurers from both the Horde and the Alliance were able to assist the rebels in their preparations for the coming war against the warchief. Players secured supplies for the rebellion by defeating Kor'kron units and their powerful commanders, escorting their faction's supply caravans through the zone and even stealing supplies from overturned Kor'kron caravans.
Elemental Unrest — Beginning on 11 November 2010, this event is the precursor to the devastating events of the Cataclysm expansion.
The Dark Portal Opens was the first pre-expansion event in World of Warcraft.
Operation: Gnomeregan and Zalazane's Fall — Beginning on 7 September 2010, these world events were the first precursors to the Cataclysm expansion and allowed Alliance and Horde players to assist in the retaking of Gnomeregan's surface and the Echo Isles respectively.
Zombie Infestation — Introduced in patch 3.0.2, this world event was a precursor to the Wrath of the Lich King expansion and featured plagued crates that would transform players into zombies with the ability to pass the zombie plague onto others. It was followed by a reprise of the Scourge Invasion world event from patch 1.11.0.
The opening of the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj was one of the first unique events in World of Warcraft.
The Scourge Invasion — Originally introduced in patch 1.11.0, this world event involved an invasion of Scourge forces across the world to coincide with the release of the Naxxramas raid instance. During the invasion, several regions of Azeroth came under attack by Scourge forces. Members of the Argent Dawn organized a worldwide counter to the Scourge invasion, keeping an eye out for any necropolis sightings and passing on their information to all adventurers willing to aid them in their struggle.
Gates of Ahn'Qiraj — Introduced in patch 1.9.0, this two-part world event occurred once per server (until patch 3.2.0) resulted in the opening of Ahn'Qiraj. It was comprised of a quest chain completed by a single player to obtain the Scepter of the Shifting Sands to open the gates themselves, as well as a server-wide war effort to gather materials for the Horde and Alliance to battle the insectoid menace that issued forth from the opened gates.
[Obsidian Worldbreaker]), acquired by defeating previous expansions villains in 
[Memories of Fel, Frost and Fire].
