World of Warcraftloves its holidays, and this time of year there seems to be a lot going on in the Azerothian calendar. Just like real life, autumn is a busy time for special events, and theWorld of Warcraftincludes as many as possible. Hallow’s End is theWoWversion of Halloween, and later in November is Pilgrim’s Harvest, which has a few things in common with Thanksgiving. Squeezed between them, and lasting for only two days on November 1st and 2nd is theDay of the Dead.
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This holiday was first introduced in 2010, so this might be the first time players ofWoW: Classichave been able to participate. It’s a very short event, lasting only two days, so it’s helpful to have a guide to make sure everything is covered.
About The Day Of The Dead
The timing and icons of the Day of the Dead look similar to that of Halloween. Although these holidays look the same andare both inspired by real-worldholidays, they have little in common. The Day of the Dead originated in Mexico, but isn’t celebrated in every region of the country, and has been exported to other Latin American countries such as Peru, Belize, and Cuba.
Features in the game that are also common in the real-life holiday include the orange marigolds, sugar skulls and other special sweets, and gathering in graveyards to honor the dead. The character of Catrina, a ubiquitous figure in most of the art and decor of the holiday, also makes a prominent appearance.
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Who Is Catrina?
She’s referred to as La Calavera Catrina in the real world, which means The Skull Catrina.She is often depictedas a dancing skeleton in pop culture, dancing and wearing a wide-brimmed hat decorated with colorful flowers and feathers.
It makes a lot of sense to depict this character as one of the Forsaken. The aesthetic is a perfect match since almost everything in Tirisfal Graves looks like a crypt. Players already familiar with the undead and their home in and around the ruins of Lordaeron probably know where to find her already.
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Where Is She?
Catrina can be found in the graveyards of every major city in Azeroth, but these aren’t always where players expect. Some are more difficult to find than others. Once you find Catrina, dance with her using the/dance emoteto turn into a skeleton and gettheDead Man’s Partyachievement.
There is oneneutral locationwhere Catrina can be found, and that’s inDalaran.There’s a small graveyard by the headquarters of the Kirin Tor where she’s waiting for a dance.
