Summary
World of Warcraft ClassicSeason of Discovery might have a cameo from Xal’atath, the main antagonist fromThe War Within. There’s a good chance a certain Shadowy Figure that appears while crafting powerful Epic gear is the very same Harbinger from the upcomingWorld of Warcraftexpansion.
Season of Discovery is a new type ofWorld of Warcraft Classicserver that introduces some twistson the original formula. Some of the most well-hidden secrets of Season of Discovery are the Void-Touched Armaments, a handful of powerful Epic items players can craft after following a trail of cryptic clues.
However, at the end of the quest, players meet with a Shadowy Figure that many might find strangely familiar. By speaking to this mysterious NPC at the end of this hidden quest, players can learn how to craft the Void-Touched Armaments. A closer look at her appearance and dialogue viathe quest walkthrough on Wowhead, as well as her association with the Void, has led many players to think this Shadowy Figure may be none other than Xal’atath, the mysterious Harbinger who is going to be a major character inThe War Within.
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At the time ofClassic WoW, Xal’atath should be trapped within her eponymous dagger. If the Shadowy Figure is her, it could be a projection of some kind, or perhaps she is being wielded by another host. Others suspect she is using Iridikron’s artifact, which she is seen holding inThe War Within’s trailer, to mess with theWorld of Warcraft Classictimeline. While there is no confirmation the Shadowy Figure is indeedWorld of Warcraft’s Harbinger of the Void, a cheeky post from senior game producer Josh “Aggrend” Greenfield suggests it could be.
Either way,2024 is going to be a big year forWoW Classic. Fans will have to keep their eyes peeled for another appearance of the Shadowy Figure in one of the four upcoming updates for Season of Discovery.
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