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The later seasons of Azeroth are marked as a time of change in many cultures. The term "Winter Veil" is said to stem from a supernatural being referred in many cultures to as Greatfather Winter. As he would walk the land late in the seasons, winter itself would be his billowing cloak. In his wake was the blanketing of the land in snow, and thus it is said that Greatfather Winter would cast his wintry veil over the land.

The idea of feasting during this time of year is one that traces its origins to the legend itself. As Greatfather Winter walked Azeroth, it is said he would provide a bounty for those who welcomed his presence.

As such, the idea of feasting during the winter veil would bring together communities as they shared whatever they had. Typically, a single day of merriment and feasting welcomed the change, all in anticipation of the land's renewal.

EVENTS DETAILS

When: December 15th - January 2nd
Where: Most Major Cities (with decorations throughout Azeroth and Outland).
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ACTIVITIES

Ho ho hello, um, little child. I'm Greatfather Winter, and I - courtesy of the fine folks of Smokywood Pastures... "Fresh from our farm to your plate, it's Smokywood Pastures wholesome goodness" - would like to wish you a fantastic Feast of Winter Veil.

If you've been good this year, maybe you'll receive treats from Smokywood Pastures as your treat for the Feast of Winter Veil. Huzzah.

Also, be sure to stock up on treats to give those who've been nice this year. Smokywood Pastures has a great selection to choose from. Look for them at a major city near you.

Winter Veil Bosses
The denizens of the dungeons of Northrend are also getting into the holiday spirit, and some dungeon bosses even wear festive Winter Hats just like Greatfather Winter's. Defeat a Winter Veil boss, and the boss' hat is yours!

Winter Veil bosses of Northrend
Grand Magus Telestra (The Nexus) - Red Winter Hat
Jedoga Shadowseeker (Ahn'Kahet: The Old Kingdom) - Red Winter Hat
Mage-Lord Urom (The Oculus) - Green Winter Hat

Cataclysm Winter Veil bosses
Deadmines (Heroic) - Admiral Ripsnarl
The Stone Core (Normal + Heroic) - High Priestess Azil
Blackrock Caverns (Normal + Heroic) - Corla, Herald of Twilight
Shadowfang Keep (Heroic) - Lord Godfrey
Grim Batol (Normal + Heroic) - Drahga Shadowburner

Greatfather Winter
Greatfather Winter is visiting the great cities of Ironforge and Orgrimmar – courtesy of the fine folks of Smokywood Pastures and he's spreading cheer in celebration for the Feast of Winter Veil. But, all the cheer-spreading is making Greatfather Winter hungry, and he's looking for adventurers to get him his daily fix of milk and cookies.

PX-238 Winter Wondervolt machines
Smokywood Pastures goblins have set up strange PX-238 Winter Wondervolt machines which can be used to change your character into a festive Little Helper! The buff lasts for 30 minutes but is removed by shapeshifting or death. Will you be red or green ? Surprise! You can refresh the duration of the buff at any time by stepping into the Wintervolt machine.

Revelers
During the Feast of Winter Veil, the innkeepers bring out holiday decorations to provide a festive atmosphere for their patrons. Who knows what might happen if you /kiss a reveler standing near a sprig of mistletoe…

Smokeywood Pastures' Missing Shipment
Smokeywood Pastures needs a few brave adventurers to investigate the disappearance of a shipment of holiday goods. Rumors are the shipment is in the possession of the Abominable Greench, found somewhere in the snowy regions of the Alterac Mountains.

Metzen the Reindeer
Disaster has struck! Metzen the Reindeer has been kidnapped! Metzen is one of Greatfather Winter's eight reindeer - and property of Smokywood Pastures. The Jinglepocket Goblins have received two ransom letters from groups claiming to have Metzen. Concerned adventurers should visit Ironforge or Orgrimmar for more information.

Jinglepocket Goblins' Fare Shops
The Jinglepocket Goblins have set up their seasonal fare shops in major cities. Adventurers can purchase many holiday favorites - including Greatfather's Winter ale, candy canes, gingerbread cookie recipes, and mistletoes.

Snowmen
Accompanying Greatfather Winter in his journeys across Azeroth are his loyal troops of snowmen. They can be found wandering around Ironforge and Orgrimmar, bringing with them the chill breath of winter into even the warmest climes.

Gift-Giving
In the quiet, early hours of the 25th of December, the industrious goblins of Smokywood Pastures are already awake. As a much-deserved reward for the noble adventurers throughout Azeroth, these generous harbingers of the holidays deposit gifts underneath the decorated trees in Orgrimmar and Ironforge. Keep a keen eye out for these presents, as they're there for the taking!

Merchants & Vendors
These professional hoarders will trade Brewfest Prize Tokens for food, festive clothes, mounts, a pet, and more!

ITEM REWARDS

Pets:

• Lumpy
  This elemental taught by a Lump of Coal pet can be found in a Stolen present.


• Blue Clockwork Rocket Bot
  This robot may be found in a Stolen Present. It might be a bit aggressive towards other robots.


• Winter Reindeer
  This tiny reindeer may be found in a Gaily Wrapped Present under Winter’s Veil tree.


• Tiny Snowman
  This companion will bring winter’s merriness with you at any time of year! This is one of the rare pets which won’t follow you around and will stay in place, but will respond to certain emotes when targeted.


• Winter's Little Helpers
  The Winter's Little Helper is red and female, while the Father Winter's Helper is green and male. They are taught by a Red Helper Box and a green Helper Box.

Costumes, Fun Items, and recipes:

• Winter Hats
  These beautiful hats come in red and green, and are part of the Winter Garb. They can be found only on the dead body of some bosses (see the details above).

• Gifts and presents
  Who knows what they can hold for you? One of the above pets? Toy Set Train? Wind-Up Train Wrecker? Paper Zeppelin Kit? Mechanical Greench? Grindgear Toy Gorilla? A Wand of Holiday Cheer? Copper Racer? Tiny Ragdoll? Cookies? Surprise!

• Craft Recipes
  Crafters will be delighted to learn that they may find some seasonal recipes to enhance their knowledge:

  Alchemy
  Elixir of Frost Power.

  Blacksmithing
  Edge of Winter.

  Enchanting
  Enchant Weapon - Winter's Might.

  Engineering
  Snowmaster 9000.

  Leatherworking
  Gloves of the Greatfather, Winter Boots.

  Tailoring
  Green Winter Clothes, Red Winter Clothes, Green Holiday Shirt.

  Cooking
  Hot Apple Cider, Gingerbread Cookie, Egg Nog.

• Preserved Holly
  Use this one-use item only and it will give you a 1 hour buff that transforms your mount into a Reindeer whenever you mount up. Be careful not to have a passenger with you if you are on a multi-passenger mount!

• Fresh Holly
  Use this one-use item only and it will transform your mount into a Reindeer until you dismount only. Be careful not to have a passenger with you if you are on a multi-passenger mount!

• Handful of Snowflakes
  This one-time use only item showers a nearby target with a cascade of snowflakes. You receive it in you inventory when you /kiss a winter reveler under a mistletoe.

• Pigskin & Foot Ball
  Toss these balls to other players in your faction, and they’ll send them bouncing or spiralling right back to you as long as they’re able. Pass up a flurry!

• Snowballs
  Whether you pick them up in the wild, from your local vendor, or ask a friendly engineer to craft them for you, no feast of Winter Veil is complete without some frozen projectile-weapons. Get your mitts on some snowballs and say, "Merry Feast of Winter Veil" the old-fashioned way!

• Ribboned Wrapping Paper
  It is time to wrap things up to offer presents to your friends! This festive paper is available in blue, green, red, and purple for 2 coppers only to merchants.

Seasonal Food & Drinks
Countless delicious meals, beverages and sweets can give you a buff, help your character recover health and mana, or are just delicious!

OTHER REWARDS

Achievements
Feast of Winter’s Veil currently offers a total of 150 achievement points, split over 14 achievements and 1 meta-achievement.
Please note that all objectives for Achievements between the Horde and Alliance are relatively the same though have some minor differences.

Titles
If you complete eleven of these Achievements for this particular seasonal event (On Metzen!, Scrooge, 'Tis the Season, Let It Snow, The Winter Veil Gourmet, A Frosty Shake, With a Little Helper from My Friends, Fa-la-la-la-Ogri'la, Simply Abominable, Bros. Before Ho Ho Ho's, He Knows If You've Been Naughty), your character will gain this special title “Merrymaker”.

Check out our Winter's Veil screenshot gallery!