New World of Warcraft Video Explains Feast of Winter Veil Lore

World of Warcraft's Feast of Winter Veil: A Lore-Filled Holiday Celebration

The annual World of Warcraft Feast of Winter Veil, a festive in-game event mirroring Christmas, returns with new rewards and activities. This year's celebration is enhanced by a collaborative lore video produced with PlatinumWoW, offering a deep dive into the holiday's rich history.

The video explores the event's origins, weaving together Dwarven myths of Greatfather Winter – a Titan-forged giant spreading winter's magic – and Tauren traditions of spiritual renewal and gratitude. It also highlights the modern commercialization of Winter Veil by the Goblin-run Smokeywood Pastures, drawing parallels to real-world Christmas traditions.

A Metzen the Reindeer Mishap

No Winter Veil story is complete without mentioning the recurring plight of Metzen the Reindeer, named after former Warcraft creative director Chris Metzen. This unfortunate reindeer has faced three separate kidnappings: by pirates and Dark Iron dwarves in Classic WoW, and later by the Grinch in the modern game. The video concludes with a humorous nod to this, with Metzen thanking viewers in Thrall's voice (fittingly, as Thrall is voiced by Metzen).

PlatinumWoW Collaboration

This collaboration marks another successful partnership between World of Warcraft and PlatinumWoW, who has previously contributed lore videos on topics ranging from Nerubians and Vrykul to World Trees and Blackrock Depths. Blizzard's recent embrace of content creator collaborations also includes Taliesin & Evitel's guides for returning players and Hurricane's cinematic trailers.

Winter Veil Festivities

Players can still partake in the Feast of Winter Veil until January 5th, 2024. 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 Winter Veil gift!