Phat Loot Phriday: Burning Blossoms

The druid called Not Spot stood with his jaw ajar while he watched a cackling blood elf run away from the Alliance bonfire.

"Did that man just relieve himself on our fire?" the druid asked.

Throgg nodded slowly. "Desecrating the FIre," the orc said. "If it helps, the Alliance do it to our Horde fires, too."

"Why would they do such a thing? That's absolutely barbaric! Not to mention how incredibly unsanitary."

"You get Burning Blossoms for it," Lolegolas explained. "You turn those flowers in for fabulous prizes. Some people are really into it. Throgg has an entire outfit."

"I've not even started yet this year," Throgg complained. "I've been too busy."

"Remind me not to start a cooking fire near you," the druid said.

Item Note: Don't forget the festival ends next week! Gather your blossoms while ye may! Phat Loot Phriday brings you the scoop on some of the most ... interesting ... loot in the World of Warcraft, often viewed through the eyes of the stalwart Throgg and indelible Lolegolas. Suggest items you think we should feature by emailing mikeg@wowinsider.com. Tags: burning-blossoms, fat-lewt, fat-loot, featured, world-of-warcraft-items, world-of-warcraft-loot, wow-item, wow-items, wow-loot

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Warcraft Short Story: The Trial of the Red Blossoms

We just added a brand-new short story to the Destination: Pandaria section of the World of Warcraft community site. Check out The Trial of the Red Blossoms now!

They are the Sword in the Shadows. The Watchers on the Wall. The only line of defense against the evils that threaten Pandaria.

They are the Shado-pan.

Every seven seasons, the trees within the Shado-pan Monastery bloom crimson – a sign that those who wish to join the secretive order must pass through a grueling ordeal known as the Trial of Red Blossoms. Only those rare and favored few that survive may have a chance of one day calling themselves Shado-pan.

Some hopefuls seek glory. Others seek battle.

For one young pandaren thief, the Trial is a punishment for his crimes, a stay of execution, and a chance at redemption.

Read the story on our website, or download it for your e-reader in the convenient EPUB format to enjoy on-the-go or while nestled in your comfiest reading spot.

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