Rare Mount Recolors Added to WoW, With a Twist

Summary

• Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and Golden Ashes of Al’ar are exclusive Chinese WoW mounts reimagined from rare drops.
• These new mounts are obtainable through specific promotions in WoW China starting January 15.
• Blazing Royal Fire Hawk features auspicious clouds while Golden Ashes of Al’ar pays homage to Kael’thas Sunstrider.

World of Warcraft is introducing two stunning mounts, the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and the Golden Ashes of Al’ar, as part of exclusive promotions in China. While these mounts are currently unavailable in other regions, they are reimagined versions of the highly sought-after Pureblood Fire Hawk and Ashes of Al’ar, which were originally rare drops from raid bosses.

Following a successful rekindling of the partnership between NetEase and Blizzard last year, World of Warcraft made a triumphant return to China. The celebration included the creation of a Lightforged Gorehowl statue and the introduction of the Xiao Liu pet, complete with a teleportation function.

Now, WoW China is gearing up for another exciting promotion, this time featuring revamped versions of some of the game's rarest 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 fiery birds will be available through twin 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, a closer look reveals several xiangyun, or “auspicious clouds,” within its wings. These symbols, associated with peace, immortality, and good fortune, have been prominent in Chinese culture for over 3000 years. The Golden Ashes of Al’ar, on the other hand, 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’ 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 specifics are currently limited. In contrast, the Golden Ashes of Al’ar is available from Landro’s Loot Box, which costs ¥200, approximately $27. Each box contains one of eight items, including other prestigious prizes like the X-51 Nether Rocket X-TREME and the Swift Spectral Tiger, an extremely rare mount from World of Warcraft’s discontinued TCG. Fans can also form teams to purchase these loot boxes, earning additional crates upon reaching certain spending milestones.

While the new Xiao Liu pet was released internationally, there is no current evidence suggesting that the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk or Golden Ashes of Al’ar will be available outside of China. Until then, players worldwide can only admire these magnificent mounts from a distance.