Rare Mount Recolors Added to WoW, With a Twist

Summary

• The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and Golden Ashes of Al’ar are exclusive Chinese World of Warcraft mounts, reimagined from the rare Pureblood Fire Hawk and Ashes of Al’ar.
• These mounts will be available through specific promotions in WoW China starting January 15.
• The Blazing Royal Fire Hawk features auspicious clouds, while the Golden Ashes of Al’ar pays homage to Kael’thas Sunstrider.

World of Warcraft is introducing the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk and the Golden Ashes of Al’ar as rewards for two exciting promotions in China. These mounts, currently exclusive to the Chinese region, are reimagined versions of the rare Pureblood Fire Hawk and Ashes of Al’ar, which are known as some of the most elusive raid boss drops in the game.

After a hiatus, NetEase and Blizzard reestablished their partnership last year, bringing games like World of Warcraft, Diablo 4, and Overwatch 2 back to China. To celebrate World of Warcraft's return, they introduced special features such as the Lightforged Gorehowl statue and the Xiao Liu pet with a teleportation function.

Now, WoW China is preparing for another promotion featuring these new versions of rare 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 avian mounts will be available through twin parallel 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

At first glance, the Blazing Royal Fire Hawk appears similar to the Pureblood Fire Hawk, a rare drop from Ragnaros in WoW: Cataclysm’s Firelands raid. However, upon closer inspection, you'll notice several xiangyun, or “auspicious clouds,” within its wings. These symbols, associated with peace, immortality, and good fortune, have been significant in Chinese culture for over 3000 years. The Golden Ashes of Al’ar, a gilded version of the Ashes of Al’ar, features a stylish black saddle and flavor text that honors Kael’thas Sunstrider’s 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 about the event are still limited. On the other hand, the Golden Ashes of Al’ar is available from Landro’s Loot Box, priced at ¥200, or about $27. Each box contains one of eight items, with other high-value rewards like the X-51 Nether Rocket X-TREME and the Swift Spectral Tiger, a rare mount from World of Warcraft’s discontinued TCG. Players can also form teams to buy these loot boxes, earning additional crates upon reaching certain spending thresholds.

While the new Xiao Liu pet has been 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 in other regions can only admire these stunning mounts from a distance.