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Seeing the MoP Opening Cinematic makes me want a Pandaren monk even more. :P I just hope that not every Pandaren role-player out there will be supreme fighters like Chen showed. It'll no doubt get out of hand.

Woo, my greatest thanks. :)

And as for "fallen" Pandaren, maybe one on Pandaria got attacked by a lesser Sha? He/she may have beaten it, or escaped, but the Sha could have left an impact on the Pandaren, such as paranoia (Doubt), Nervousness (Fear), aggression (Anger). Just a guess. It could be an aftereffect of fighting Sha. The powers of the Sha I have seen in Beta are mainly inflicting emotions onto the target. This may lead to scarring of one's personality. Not just Pandaren, but any that confront Sha.

Or maybe, the war has had such an effect going on, the Pandaren may fall into depression about it, and may go a bit bad. Almost like what happened to Sargeras.

I think those are quite reasonable as well as feasible to pull off well, surely a source of interesting RP :-)

I had another idea though, of a Pandaren who left the wandering isle, who have suffered some truly unfortunate or bad experiences while trying to integrate into Horde/Alliance society. Feeling discouraged to try and integrate further the Pandaren now wants nothing more than to return to the wandering isle, but since that seems impossible, the Pandaren has become bitter and disillusioned by the whole situation. Would this be plausible?

Sounds plausible. I don't like the idea of having to integrate to horde/alliance, I think the Pandaren should have stayed the neutral race, and maybe even been able to learn both orcish and common. But, meh, Guess not.

That would, but knowing Pandaren, it may take a while to fall into depression. But homesickness has affected all races in some way or form, no doubt. He may just leave the Alliance and Horde entirely if it was so bad and live out as a neutral hermit. That time in the wilds, plus his/her already-depressed state, may drive the Pandaren a bit mad.

I do have other ideas on the forums I think you may be interested in, Vaneras, but I doubt you'd wish to be bored by them. :P Got lots of other threads to read. :P I think when people say "I need to work for Blizzard" is a bit of an overstatement. :P

And when I think of a "crazy Pandaren hermit" I think of the Jade Witch in Jade Forest.

Is it me, or have views suddenly shot upwards? :P

26/07/2012 12:08Posted by Skrauhg

A Pandaren hunter can be an archer, one that uses a bow or crossbow to attack his foes. Recently, some have taken up firearms, so some can be sharpshooters, who use bullets and the like to carry out their duties. They can also be animal tamers or, if they show true promise, beastmasters, both of which live with their animal companions and fight beside them, regardless of what weapon they carry. They can serve as scouts and trackers for those that hire them.

Very nice guide!

Under the subject of hunters, I'd recommend adding the Hawkmasters.

http://www.wowpedia.org/Hawkmaster_Nurong
http://www.wowwiki.com/Secret_Aerie

The title of them is rather self-descriptive, and Nurong is perhaps one of the most amazing characters added to the game of late. His level of badassery is just a pleasure to watch. There isn't much lore on the Hawkmasters or what they do, but if you've ever been to the Secret Aerie it is certianly something revolving around around a very special connection with their hawks.

I'd love to see the sub-class concept expanded on.

Yeah, I know of the Hawkmasters. I mentioned beast-tamers and beastmasters. The hawkmasters can come under them.

Man you really put some thought into this guide, its excellent, well worth what the blues have done, nice work.

Thanks. I just hope people take some of the advice. :P

I have just read your guide. I am certian when I make a Pandaren, it will be based around your guide, thank you alot mate. For helping me understand the Pandaren Lore better. :)

I had the exact same idea as our Blueposter friend here! Twinned brewmasters, one full of love and life, the other sadness and sorrow.

Brewmaster Chay Redwater: A happy and bouncy Brewmaster who loves nothing more than to drink, fight and drink some more! Born on the wandering isle he left for the shores of the continents of Kalimdor, Azeroth and Northrend in his early life, pursuing herbs, spices and drinks unheard of. Having perfected his greatest brew he will venture out into the wilds once more; perhaps you will meet this traveller on your journeys through marshes and mountain passes alike, share a drink, if you think you can handle it!

Brewmaster Jin the Jaded: It is said that the day he was born he cried... Most do, but he cried and cried and cried... Days passed, weeks passed, perhaps even months before he stopped crying. The day he stopped was when a visiting brewfather gave his mother medicinal ale to use on the cub in vain attempt to halt the sobs. It worked and he stopped crying... for a while. As he grew and grew he pursued greater intoxication, for that is the only way to avoid the doubt and fear in his life. He left together with Chay and they travelled the world. Jin became obsessed with the drink Absinthe and works brewing priceless bottles of the brew. A ferocious, drunken and sad bear is hardly welcoming, but a tale or two he is sure to possess.

Excellent read and a good guide. I do however have one or two points to add.

Firstly, though Niuzao might indeed resemble a Yak more closely than an Ox, troughout the game he is always refered to as an Ox, and his namesake clan is the Black Ox Clan, so I would just refer to him as the Black Ox Celestial, rather than a Yak.

Secondly, I do feel you are a little insensetive to the difference between the Jade Serpent and the Red Crane clans. Whereas they both seem to be the scholary types, dedicated to wisdom, it is in fact the Red Cranes who are the studious kind, while the Jade Serpent clan is more meditative by nature. While both pursue wisdom, they do so trough two different, yet complemantory means: the Red Cranes study the scrolls of ancient wisdom, and the Jade Serpents spend their time meditating to atttain enlightenment. This divide is very noticeably felt in the Peak of Serenity, where the Cranes are seen around the library, and the Serpents are outside meditating.

I feel the fiery prideful and fierce Cranes would make for excellent mages, who are by the v very nature of their class studious types, wheras the more meditative and mysterious Serpents may be a more suitable clan for Shamans, who seek to become closer to the elements by dilligent meditative practises.

Otherwise, very nice read, and I'll recommend it to people who are thinking of role-playing a pandaren!

Yeah, I had some debate myself if he would be called the Black Yak or Black Ox, so that is understandable.

And the info I got on Red Crane and Jade Serpent clans are from Beta and released knowledge, so I went with that. But otherwise, ty for support. :P

I highly approve of this guide.

Amazing post man, really nice!:D