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February Issue - New Management!



The Azerothian Enquirer has been bought out! When approached, previous owner Jinxelle Rumorouser refused an interview. It is suspected that she was losing money on the venture and may also have faced legal trouble. The latter was verified by a lawyer representing a group known only as “The Printing Peons”.


Don't worry though, The Azerothian Enquirer will still be hitting your local street corners and door steps thanks to the new owner, Fiammeta Castelon.


Mistress Castelon, as she prefers to be called, has an awfully colorful past. Some may recall her as the owner of Stromwind's own Golden Veil.


What direction will be taken with this business minded woman behind the wheel? We'll have to wait and see!

February Issue - What Is Love?

by Qualiniel Garravore



What is love? How does one know when they love someone? How can they tell if it is the forever and ever kind of love, or just another passing fancy? How can someone tell when they are ready to devote their lives to their partner....


I asked these questions so many times in the past three years and the answers I received never really made me feel any better or feel as though the questions posed were answered in a way that I could handle it. I was told that love was not being able to breath without your partner, feeling lost and lonely... I was told that love was depending on your partner for everything, it was only being able to laugh when your partner was near, and crying when he (or she) was away. It was flowers and chocolates, and magic and... a world of bliss never ending. Love was changing yourself to fit the person you care for, it was changing that person to be everything in the world for you! I was told love was never having to sacrifice, because your partner would give everything to make sure you are happy and safe.


Some of these things are half true, the rest... well, the rest frightened me, to be honest. To me, love should not be about having to depend one hundred percent on someone... to change the person because you want it, or change yourself so that they like you. The problem with that is, one, you’re essentially living a lie, and expecting them to do so as well. And lies, they are always found out in the end. Truth comes out and one must live with the consequences. Another problem with what I was told is that... depending on someone, entirely, while can be good in hard times, is not healthy. One should be happy with their partner, they should feel complete, but...


To me, love is as follows: It is being happy with your partner, but not having your own happiness be conditional of their presence. It is missing them when they are not there, but not feeling alone, because in the end you know he (or she) will come back to you. It is not changing so that they are happy, but changing so that YOU are happy, and having them help you the entire way, because change is never an easy thing. It is growing up, but being reminded that it is not a bad thing to laugh and have fun. Love is not hiding behind your partner when danger approaches, but fighting beside him, because together you are better then one could be on their own. Love is not sacrifice, but compromise. It is communication. It is laughter, and tears, embraces both passionate and gentle, as well as taking time away to breathe and remember. It is not selfish, it is patient. It is demanding, and it is easy. It is taking the good with the bad. It is saying ‘I do not care what others think, I am happy’. It is having a place to take refuge, a place to find peace, because a true love is constant and pure. It is your rock in a storm. It is the fire in your hearth when it is cold outside. It is... home.


I am young still, and I have much yet to learn, but especially during this time of trial and tribulation, I know without a doubt at least this one thing. Love is special, and once you find it, do not let it go. Do not spoil it with falsehoods, or undermine it with your own self doubt. Do not let others influence your heart... as often they will tell you your relationship is not one that is natural, or one to suit you, as in the end- only you know what will truly make you happy and feel fulfilled. Lastly, do not allow the season we are entering this February force you to leap at any male or female in hopes to not spend it alone, as a false love is not as satisfying as a true thing. It will not keep you warm or safe, it will not stay beside you when you are aged and ill, and it will not fill you to overflowing.


February Issue - How to Nab a Noble


It's that time of year again. Spring is coming, the sun is shining, flowers are in bloom, and love is in the air. Many of you find yourselves alone yet again this year and what's a girl to do? Well I'm here to tell you how to nab yourself a noble.


First things first honey. Your wardrobe needs a makeover. Toss out those dreary “comfortable” robes you've been holding onto and ditch the wool. Accentuate your attributes. You need to sizzle! A man with money has options, he can get anything and anyone he wants. You have to look good at all times if you are going to turn heads. This means doing your hair too. That rat's tail you have pulled back might say “hard worker” but it's not helping you any! And do not be afraid of makeup. Don't know enough about it for yourself? There are friendly sales clerks in Dalaran eager to give you a free make-over and show you what you need.


The next step is learning how to play the part. If you look and act like you belong in his world, your chances are greatly improved.


Avoid the following in your habits: swearing, drinking, drugs, laughing loudly, aggressive behavior, and overly flashy fashion. He isn't looking for “one of the boys” now, he wants a lady. Dressing to impress is not the same as dressing like a Goldshire whore. The key here is elegance. Remember, class and refinement.


If you haven't gotten a formal education, learn to fake it. Spend at least an hour a day committed to reading a book on religion, culture, history or the study of another interesting subject that will make you a decent conversationalist. He does not want to talk to a rock after all. However, also remember that listening is an art. His interests come first. Be attentive.


Take up the hobbies of the wealthy. Learn things like horseback riding, fencing, croquet, and any other activities that may place you in the same circles. Go where he goes. Shared interests offer more opportunities.


This may sound obvious, but be an amazing lover. You don't want to sleep with him right away, but when you do you want him to remember it. Take a message class and learn the sensual art of touching and how to spoil him.


Now that you have a list of ways to better yourself and increase your chances of nabbing a noble, here are a few more things to avoid...


Never cling! Always plan alone time and time with friends to give a man his space. He wants to know you are your own woman and won't be bothering him constantly.


Never take money from him before you are at least engaged. This will file you into the category of “gold digger” or “mistress” and girls if you wind up there you aren't going any further. Also, if he thinks he can buy you you'll never get his respect.


On the same note, never aim for a married man unless you're content to sit at “mistress” for the rest of your days.


Never get pregnant as a ploy to hold onto him. This may seem obvious, but many girls think it's the perfect solution. This never ends well, ladies. If you're a single mother, forget a rich man you'll be lucky to land that poor bastard sweeping the streets.


Don't take him home to mommy and daddy too soon. It suggest you are serious, which may give him cold feet. And never underestimate the fear factor of your relations, they might very well scare him off.


Never flirt with his relations unless you're positive things with him are going nowhere. He doesn't want to see you cuddling up to Cousin Steve when you're supposed to be deeply interested in him. He will not find this “cute”.



Remember, if you are willing to put in the effort you might not be alone eating bon bons with Mr. Shnookums the cat next February. Good luck girls!



February Issue - Getting Down to Nuts and Bolts: Engineering Made Fun and Easy



By Mekgineer Davvi Dolittle


Hello everyone! How are you? I hope you're doing well! If you're reading this article, then, you must have an interest in building all sorts of super neat machines and gadgets to make the lives of you, your friends and family much easier and more fun! Unless, you don't like engineering and are reading it by mistake. Either way, welcome! We hope you like what you read! I'm excited!


The Art of Pyrotechnics: Fireworks Fireworks Fireworks!!!


In my past articles, I've covered lots and lots of general topics, like tools or safety, or specializations, and those topics have all been real important for the new engineers out there! However, today, in honor of this month's Lunar Festival, I thought that I should talk about something real specific, and SUPER amazing! Can you guess what it is? They're something that you see a LOT of at this time of year, but also, you see them a lot during the summer months too! They come in all sorts of colors and types, and they're SUPER fun, but can also be SUPER dangerous if you try to handle them without special training! Can you guess yet? They fly high into the sky and explode! How about now? Yes? Great! Of course, they're fireworks, and they're one of my favorite things in the whole world! If I seem excited, it's because fireworks are an art as well a a science, and come in as many sizes, shapes and colors as you can imagine! They are just as fun to make as they are to set off and to watch, and as long as you know how to be safe, you too can have just as much fun with pyrotechnics as I do!


What are Pyrotechnics?


Now, people aren't quite sure who first invented fireworks, otherwise known as “pyrotechnics.” Some people say, that they were brought to Azeroth by the Titans, or, were created by their guardian Mimiron, and some other people even say that a group of mythical bear people invented them, but the theory that most people and I believe is that the Night Elves invented them long long ago! In any case, the night elves have been making and setting off fireworks for years and years, to celebrate special events like the Lunar Festival or parties, or to scare away evil spirits and bring luck to the people who see them! It is not known if Gnomes and Goblins first learned about fireworks from the Night Elves, or if they made their own innovations in pyrotechnics independently, but what is known is that over time, Gnomish and Goblin Engineers alike have found ways to create larger, more elaborate fireworks displays while also introduced new means of propulsion and coloring to the explosive devices. As a result, the pyrotechnic displays of the past decade have been bigger and more wonderfully, awesomely spectacular than ever before!


The Three Grades of Pyrotechnics:


History aside, you may say, “Davvi! I know that fireworks are super amazing and now, I know a little bit about their history, but, what exactly are fireworks made of? How many different types are there?” Those are very good questions! Firstly, there are different classes of fireworks, based on how explosive and dangerous they are, and there are many many different types as well! At the lowest level, Grade C, you would find the types of pyrotechnic devices that are safe for most people to use themselves, like smoke bombs, that aren't really bombs at all and puff out clouds of colored smoke when lit, or sparklers, that shoot out bright but harmless spark showers away from the wielder. Slightly more dangerous are firecrackers, which consist of tiny paper tubes filled with gunpowder that explode with a loud, cracking report, as well as fountains and bottle rockets, which shoot out tall fountains of colorful sparkles, or shoots high into the sky with a whistling sound! Other examples of low-grade fireworks include pinwheels, Elune's Candles, skyrockets and Catherine's Wheels. What all these fireworks have in common, is that the amount of explosive materials contained in each is considered minimal and stable enough that they pose little threat to health and safety of users, PROVIDED they are careful and responsible!!!


Grade B fireworks are the kind you think of when you think of fireworks displays, and are another matter entirely. They are the kind that pyrotechnic professionals spend years studying, and are the kind that should never EVER be handled by amateurs! What makes Grade B fireworks Grade B, is that they contain a large amounts of explosive compounds, used to both propel them high into the sky, and burst into explosive color while they're up there! Of this type of firework there are three main varieties, ground-effects, like large fountain-works, missiles, which launch into the sky under their own power, and aerial shells, which require mortars or other special launching devices. These are the fireworks that fireworks spectaculars are made of, and boy are they ever spectacular!


The final grade, Grade A, while they are TECHNICALLY classified as fireworks, are really what you might call ordinance. This grade includes special, extremely high-yield, weaponized fireworks that have been developed by Gnomish and Goblin Engineers for the Alliance and the Horde. Did you know, that explosives like the Big One, the Bigger One and the Gnomish Flame Turret are all actually derived from Gnomish and Goblin pyrotechnics programs! It's true! Needless to say, while spectacular in their own ways, these sorts or fireworks aren't meant for public viewing and enjoyment.


How Fireworks are Made:


Now, I'm not going to go and tell you here how to make a firework, because making pyrotechnic devices is SUPER delicate work that can get DANGEROUS when you try to rush or cut corners! A newspaper articles isn't the place try and teach people how to makes explosives anyway! What I can tell you, is the basic composition of your standard firework, to give you an idea of how they are supposed to be put together. The first ingredient of fireworks is of course, fire, by which I mean, a fuel that is sure to burn bright and steady! Many times, this fuel can be a variety of gun or blasting powder, but for the more spectacular devices, eternal, or even volatile elements may be needed! Combined with this explosive material is always a binder and stabilizer, additional chemicals meant to both make the firework fuel burn brighter and longer, and to hold everything together in one solid pellet or cake. Mixed in with this explosive mixture are also the SUPER mineral or chemical compounds necessary to give fireworks all their wonderful colors and dazzling effects! Together, all these varied elements are packed CAREFULLY into a paper or pasteboard tube, and fitted with a fuse or wick for lighting.


FIREWORKS SAFETY:


Now, this last part is the MOST SUPER IMPORTANT of all! If you are going to make fireworks, user fireworks, or even go SEE fireworks, you can have a super great time and have lots of fun, but you MUST be SUPER CAREFUL! As spectacular and amazing as fireworks are, they are still explosives, and can burn, injure or kill you if handled improperly! If you should decide to make fireworks, be sure that your have received the proper instruction from a licensed fireworks engineer! If you are using fireworks yourself, make sure that you hold them away from your body, clothes, hair or fur! NEVER EVER point fireworks at anybody, and NEVER EVER let children play with fireworks, even sparklers, unsupervised! If you and your friends and your children are at a fireworks show, BE SURE to stay well behind whatever safety perimeter the pyrotechnics engineers have set up! They are trying to keep you safe, and make sure that you enjoy the show!


When it comes to fireworks and pyrotechnics extravaganzas, bigger is always better! Fireworks have a long and interesting history, and the engineers and fireworks artists of today are still working hard to improve on them! If you do decide to use or watch fireworks this Moon Festival, please be sure to BE CAREFUL, and have a SUPER GREAT time! Be well, and, enjoy the rest of this fine publication!



February Issue - The Globe Trotter



with your guide, Dr. Tilben J. Necronaut



Hello folks, Tilby Necronaut here to talk about the world we all call home: Azeroth. Studying the past has always been something like a passion of mine, and I’m happy to share that passion with all of you lovely people.


This month we’re going to talk about the Dwarvish Wetlands. These areas have long been under control by the Dwarves. This area first entered the civilized age when the Wildhammer leader, Khardros Wildhammer led his people to settle a new city in the mountain of Grim Batol. It was a nice city once, a lot like Ironforge, except a lot more gryphon poop.


Grim Batol was then abandoned by the Wildhammers after it was besieged by the Dark Iron Dwarves. When they returned home after defeating the the Iron Dwarves, they found it was uninhabitable, probably because the Dark Irons had drank all of the booze. Instead of importing more booze, they decided they no longer cared for the neighborhood and moved north to Aerie Peak.


A small minority of the non-city dwelling Wildhammers stayed behind and build farms on the northern side of Ironforge Mountain. These dwarves, sometimes called Highland Dwarves, are officially are part of the Ironforge Clan, but known to be even more rockheaded then their cousins.


Before too long, a joint Human-Dwarf harbor town was founded on the western coast to serve as a shipping port to transport goods between Human and Dwarven lands. It was named in honor of the King Menethil, who had been much liked by the dwarves for his ability to both rub his tummy and pat his head at the same time.


Since the Second, the Dragonmaw holed up in Grim Batol while they commandeered the Red Dragonflight to serve as flying, fiery engines of destruction. Luckily for the Reds (and probably for the rest of us), this didn’t last long, but even they weren’t dumb enough to hang around Grim Batol forever. The Dragonmaw Orcs retreated to the mountains where they are currently holed up killing many a goat and wandering dwarf.


Fun facts about the Wetlands!


  • The Local Murlocs make a type of alcoholic drink they call “Leburblebru”. They don’t often offer it to outsiders, which is very good since one of the ingredients is Crocolisk urine.

  • The Dragonmaw Orcs are named Dragonmaw despite there not having been Dragons in the world that the clan originated.

  • The Wetlands is part of Khaz Modan, which is the Dwarven name for all the lands on the Eastern Kingdom North of the Redridge Mountains and South of Arathi.



February Issue - Ask Asteris

by Philomene Asteris


I am not a fellow who much enjoys the company of others, never mind actual touching or... mating rituals. However, this chicky has taken to following me around and no matter what I do, I cannot shake her. Unfortunately, I've begun to even enjoy the company. I do not however, like my very way of life being shaken to the core. What can I do to remain true to myself without, I do not know... ruining this?

Dear Standoffish,

I am uncertain whether you are writing me about a baby bird or a woman. In the event that it is a woman I would recommend you set some boundaries immediately, providing you do truly wish to continue this friendship. By 'boundaries' I mean when and where it is appropriate for her to be near you and to what extent you will be friends, since from your opening sentence I surmise you would not wish to respond to any romantic overtures.

On the off-chance that your 'chicky' is juvenile fowl, I have heard they have a tendency to follow around the first thing that catches their gaze, almost to the exclusion of anything else. You may have to resort to negative reinforcement. Throwing a few pebbles or withholding food would help. Don't let it in the house, as it is certain to leave a mess. Actually, I suppose this advice is also applicable in the event that your chicky is a woman. So we've come full-circle! I wish you luck and hope to hear back regarding your progress.


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I'm writing to ask a question. Well, a few questions, I suppose, but I don't know which is the chiefest of them so I'd better just write them all out, since they're weighing on me. You see, there's this man I'm a bit sweet on. I thought we were going along rather well as friends -- I met him shortly after I threw over another suitor, but that's neither here nor there -- but then he disappeared for over half a year! And while he was away he caught the Curse. He's one of those worgen now! It puts me right off, it does, and he also has this fondness for animals to boot. Big pink bird and a crab and a dog who can't make up his mind what color he wants to be. And there's a fox, too, bit goosey, that thing. I suppose that one isn't so bad. But that is not the point! The point is, I suppose, I'm rather fond of the man, but I'm not fond with all the claws and fur that seems to go along with it. And furthermore I don't think he's even aware that I -- that I do like him very much! What do I do?


Dear Suspiciously Familiar Querent Who Is Unfond of Fur,

Sounds like you have a bit of a dilemma on your hands. You think you have found a decent man and then he up and dies and is raised as the undead, or you find out he's got a demon-summoning habit, or he goes and gets himself cursed. I'm supposing that is the gist from all that rambling, at any rate.

Unfond, you say this man is unaware of your attraction to him (if not his particular extras). Perhaps you should make him aware of it. If he rejects you then you won't even have to worry about his animal friends or his own set of claws. If he accepts your attentions then it is at that point you will have to consider your feelings in the matter, but I suspect at the root you'll find that if you're so very upset about it in the first place, that counts for something. Perhaps a compromise is in order with regards to his animals, but know that there will be no compromise when it comes to the man himself. To borrow a fishing analogy from a friend, you can't catch half a fish. You must snag the whole thing or go hungry.


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Why are you so snarky? People would like reading this column a lot more if you'd just be nice and tell them what they wanted to hear without being all rude about it. As it stands now, the only thing I use it for is to line bird cages in my shop.

Dear Such a Liar,

If you are aware of the content of this column well enough to take me to task on its tone, then it is likely you're doing a great deal more than using it to line cages. Just wanted to point that out. But I shall address this anyway.

Kindly understand that for every letter I select to answer, there are three that are wholly unsuitable for the kind of newspaper that is the Azerothian Enquirer. This means that by the time I'm writing my responses I am generally feeling a bit cross, and at any rate I do not believe anyone is served by having their faults ignored or glossed-over with pretty prose. People write to Ask Asteris because they want an answer, not because they want to have their hands held or bottoms patted. Although, perhaps if you had your bottom patted more often you wouldn't !


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I still can't figure out what a woodchuck is or why it has to chuck wood. Help?

Dear Chuckless,

I asked around and nobody seemed to know. I even dipped into a few libraries to find information on the elusive 'woodchuck'. And then in the Ironforge Archives I stumbled upon the following:

"Tha Chuck-shot" made its first appearance when a group of people found a furbolg camp, and consisted of two charges of heavy blasting powder (pushed in with a ramrod), one juvenile woodchuck (angry) (also pushed in with a ramrod), and plenty of dwarven genius. Flintlocke claims his Great-Great-Uncle Triggerfinger Ironstone created tha chuck-shot. His nickname, Triggerfinger, came from the fact that he only had the one finger left... after masterin' tha chuck-shot! (from Flintlocke's Guide to Azeroth)

Having read that I still don't know what it is. But I hope it helps.


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I'm seeing a druid but our home has been infested with fleas. I love him, but I love my rugs more. What shall I do?

Dear Fleabitten,

If your companion runs a distant second to your floor coverings then it is probably a good idea to go ahead and break that off. If you want to be stubborn about it, though, I recommend regular baths. Possibly some of that special shampoo from the pet shop in Dalaran. I'd write more, but I'm still in shock from having to write that much on the topic.

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I've decided that alcohol has become a detriment to my life. It makes me violent and grumpy and frankly, I just don't like myself when I drink. There's a catch, though -- I'm a dwarf! What do I do?

Dear Soberbeard,

Please feel free to exercise some self-restraint and imbibe in moderation. If this is impossible perhaps you should swear off the hooch completely. If this shames you and will harm your status with the other dwarves, then here is a trick I picked up when I used to take shifts at the Wayward Son:

Sit at a table which already has an empty bottle present. (Only dark glass works for this, by the by.) Order only hard liquor, and when you take your shot, 'chase it' from the empty bottle. But instead of swallowing, spit it into the bottle. You have now sneakily salvaged your pride and can remain sober.


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February Issue - Home and Hearth


By Cyda Gwae'nóna



In a time where it is considered easier to make your way to an Alchemists Lab, or the nearest Cathedral or Temple to cure an illness, often the simplest tried and true methods of tending common ailments have been all but forgotten. In this and the following articles I will be writing to share with those who would lend an ear, or at least wish to save a little gold, how to use the most common treatments with the highest efficiency and best outcomes. Today, however, I do not plan on writing about headaches, or stomach-churning cures, but rather, in honor of this Month, I write about making love. Or rather, natural aphrodisiacs to help stir the senses and libido of both partners.

Sometimes, people need a bit of help setting the mood, the first step, is to ply your mate with a meal. Take it slow, and make certain you are in a place you will not be disturbed by the hustle and bustle of the world. Turn off any communication devices, or magical items that will most certainly chime in during the most inopportune moments, use low smoke-emitting candles (Filling the air with black smoke is never a romantic thing. Vanilla scented candles are especially nice, if one’s mate is not allergic to it. Take time to feed your mate, slowly. Speak with one another, take time to gaze into his or her eyes, touch hands... lingering caresses are a must! After all, if one is not attracted to their mate, no amount of libido stimulating foods will help bring the desired result. This being said good hygiene is a must. Not only is it a necessary thing for ones own health... but rarely will a person’s mate desire to have any sort of sexual relation with one who has rotting teeth, stains on their clothes, or fungus covered feet (Except of course in the case of Forest Trolls... who are covered head to toe in moss. However as the reader base of this publication are not of that race, please... wash yourself!) It is difficult to get past a person’s appearance and scent, no matter how perfectly the mood is set!

The food one selects must never be something coarse and crunchy, there is nothing attractive about loud crunching sounds, nor do such textures and sounds encourage the sensual feeling one wishes to share with their mate. Mildly spiced lamb, potatoes with a hint of garlic (one of many libido stimulating foods), oysters (proven to stimulate a man’s sexual organ and vitality). Truffles and figs, chocolates, bananas and strawberries are also amazing stimulants, though they are meant for both sexes. Finally, while alcohol is rarely a wise thing to imbibe while setting the mood, Champagnes or sweet, mild fruit wines, if taken in small portions are nice accents to a meal.

Lastly, when getting started, shower attention on your mate. A selfish or greedy partner will never give their mate the satisfaction they crave, which in the end will only turn them away from desiring physical relations. Take the time to touch one another, moving from the least sensitive areas, such as the hands and arms, to the erotic zones, such as the earlobes, neck, breasts and sexual organs. Carefully watch your mate’s reactions, take the time to see what pleases them and what does not. Kiss often, as it stimulates the body naturally for what is to come... from there, do what comes naturally for every being, man or animal.


In closing, take your time, pay attention to your mate and your own needs. Do what feels right and enjoy yourself. May each every one of you enjoy the festivities of this month, and all that it entails and suggests!


February Issue - Hound About Town


with Honeysuckle Rose Loving


Just because the weather's cold doesn't mean you have to hide inside your houses folks! Wow, what a quiet month!

The Hair of the Dog did open this past month, but that's about it! If you're in Iron Forge it's a great place to go for a drink on a Sunday night. Of course, I'm a little bit biased as my brother is the co-owner and I sing there. I like to think if he mixed lousy drinks I'd admit it though!


So, perhaps we should focus on what there is coming up this month. That's got some hopeful prospects!


The Lunar Festival is already in full swing and will be until the 12th of February. For those of you that have yet to experience this celebration, all you have to do is find your local revelers. Hint: head toward the bright shiny lights! They sell fireworks, dumplings, and some lovely clothing. It's also a great time to visit the Moonglade and one of the few times during the year I'm told the druids won't look at you funny for walking the haven's paths.


Don't forget the serious side of this celebration either. You can find elders all across Azeroth, who during this special time of the year are able to make contact and share their wisdom. If you don't like spirits, well...enjoy the fireworks!


The Servitors of Lothar hosted a lovely Moon Viewing Party in honor of the Lunar Festival on February 5th. Maybe some of you have pictures of that you'd like to send in and see printed here! The staff sadly missed the event.


From February 6th to the 12th the Darkmoon Faire will be setting up their tents outside Shattrath City, in Terokkar Forest. The Faire is one of the most interesting places to visit! They have exotic acts and animals, really cheap food and drink, and you can even get shot out of a canon! I haven't gone before, but will definitely be doing so soon and will let you know how how that goes.


February is also a great month to spend time on the relationships in your life, or the relationships you hope to build, with the “Love is in The Air” celebration. From February 6th to 20th The Crown Chemical Company is in town. Collect charm bracelets and trade them for perfumes, chocolates, rose petals, all manner of cute or romantic gifts!


Whatever you choose to do remember to enjoy yourself to the fullest, but stay safe! We'll see you next month!


February Issue - The Cultivated Cannibal




with your friend the Shadow Chef



This Month – Seared Green Steak!



What will I need?


- “Green” meat, the fresher the better.

- Herbs and spices of your choice.

- A hot fire.


Where do I get this meat?


- Orcs are preferable, but goblins are coming into season.

- You should pick your specimen carefully (see tips on Avoiding Legal Repercussions).

- Younger meat is more succulent. Dry, sinewy steak is less appealing.


What do I do with it once I have it?


- Dress and quarter your specimen.

- If this is your first time make an obvious selection, thigh or back strap perhaps.

- Tenderize your meat, rub it with your choice of spices and let it marinate for at least 24 hours.

- When ready, place slabs in a pan or on a grill over a hot flame.

- Sear the outside to a crisp finish. The center should remain rare.



Avoiding Legal Repercussions?


- Remember if they aren't well known, they cannot be missed!

- Always wear gloves and avoid leaving any signs of your presence at the butchering sight.

- You may consider finding your ingredients on a battlefield, but be sure they are fresh.


But isn't eating such things detrimental to my health?


Nonsense. No current scientific studies have proven any harm to come to those that partake of the flesh of other humanoids. It is however, a taboo and considered undesirable.



Next month: Gnomes – Why punt when you can potroast?


February Issue - The Dragonsworn Stand Strong!


(A one year retrospective of the Dragonsworn Council)

by Matron Ruby Astherion of the Dragonsworn Council & Wyrmhearth Tavern, with the editing help of Rhune Astherion of the Kirin Tor



This February 26th marks the one year anniversary of the formation of the Dragonsworn Council. Made up of mortals who aided the Wyrmrest Accord during the Nexus War they have sworn themselves to the Accord’s service during the war and beyond. They were seen as a bold experiment at their formation with many detractors of the idea among both dragons and mortals, but how have they fared over the last year?


The Dragonsworn Council started off strong in their first week of operation. Together they defended Moonglade from Omen’s attack on behalf of the Green Dragonflight, held the first Bardic Circle under Dragonsworn auspices, and opened the Wyrmhearth Tavern. The Bardic Circle, a night of storytelling and fun, has become a regular event once again that is held in Duskwood the first Friday of the month. Meanwhile the Wyrmhearth Tavern in Thelsamar has become a hotspot for freelancer adventurers to relax each Saturday at 8pm, which the Dragonsworn have ran for nearly every week during the last year.


The following week the Dragonswon found themselves embroiled in the Nexus War as the Elder Blue Wyrm Nilligos sought control of the Spell-Loom, a Titan artifact of immense power, in an effort to turn the tide of the war in the Blue Dragonflight’s favor.


The struggles of the Dragonsworn against the forces of Nilligos lasted for seven months. Though the Dragonsworn were able to locate and take possession of the Spell-Loom before Nilligos; the Blue Wyrm hounded them mercilessly. Among the conflicts that followed was the Battle of Westbrooke Garrison, the long trek to Aerie Peak, and the Siege of Wyrmhearth Tavern.


While the Dragonsworn were assaulting Nilligos’ secret base in Elwynn Forest the Elder Wyrm was already one step ahead of them. Hiring Dark Iron mercenaries, and securing the help of the freelance rogue Amarestine, Nilligos struck at Aerie Peak: the location the Dragonsworn had secured the Spell-Loom. Amarestine had scouted the fortress out and the Dark Irons burst through the floor with the drilling transports, taking Aerie Peak’s defenders by surprise! The Spell-Loom was captured and the Dragonsworn would spend months searching out Amarestine in retribution.


With the Spell-Loom in hand Nilligos struck with the full fury of the Blue Dragonflight at Wyrmrest Temple. His target: Alexstrasza the Life-Binder herself, and a final end to the Nexus War.


The massive Siege of Wyrmrest Temple was to become the Dragonsworn Council’s greatest hour. With the vast armies of the Blue and Red Dragonflights battling in the skies above, and Nilligos and Alexstrasza in a magical duel that set the heavens on fire, the Dragonsworn were mostly disregarded. Flanking the Blue Dragonflight positions they engaged Nilligos’ personal elite guard of Wyrms and Dragon-Kin until they reached Nillgos himself. Within Alexstrasza’s audience chamber the Dragonsworn would face a challenge that nearly broke them, a final battle with Nilligos. After a long battle the gnomish death knight Lexix death gripped the Spell-Loom from Nilligios’ own hands and the Elder Wyrm was captured.


The location of Nilligos and the Spell-Loom are currently unknown to any save the Wyrmrest Accord and Dragonsworn Council.


The following week the Dragonsworn joined the Red Dragonflight, Kirin Tor, and many freelance adventurers in a massive assault on Coldara and the Nexus. Malygos and the Blue Dragonflight were defeated by the massive force and the long Nexus War was at last over.


In the months following the war the Dragonsworn helped to liberate the Ruby Dragonshrine from a faltering Scourge, developed a grudge with the neighboring Dragonmaw Clan who had stolen their famous Hot Dragon Wing recipe, fought a naval battle against pirates near the Maelstrom, and saved the Arch Mage Vargoth from a tribe of snobolds. In addition the Dragonsworn held a Summer Celebration to mark the end of the wars in Northrend.


By November however tensions were rising as the Dragonsworn discovered an alliance between the Twilight’s Hammer, the Black Dragonflight, and the Dark Iron Dwarves. They soon learned of a plot by the three powers to recover a Tome written by the Titans on the Elements and they sought to infuse the new Twilight Dragons with this Elemental power.


Amidst the chaos of an Elemental Invasion and the Cataclysm this plot was eventually defeated but not before the town of Thelsamar was attacked and the headquarters of the Explorer’s League besieged. The three villains behind the plot: Malihus of the Twilight’s Hammer, Kuroxia of the Black Flight, and Grimstand of the Dark Iron are still on the loose and are expected to be active in the aftermath of the Cataclysm.


During Deathwing’s assault on Stormwind Matron Ruby Astherion and her beloved Anthus Steelshatter were caught in the fall of Stormwind Park. The Dragonsworn came to launch a rescue but found themselves in a panicked and devastated city. Rescuing their Matron and her beloved, the following week the Dragonsworn held a relief effort, donating supplies and morale boosters to the citizens of the city.


Most recently the Dragonsworn Council have begun to form an alliance with the Netherdrakes of Outland to fight against Deathwing’s forces. During the negotiations a large clutch of Netherdrake eggs were stolen. Currently the Dragonsworn are searching for the missing eggs and the mysterious kidnappers.


Finally the Dragonsworn Council have begun to reconsider their longstanding neutrality towards the Horde given recent actions by the Forsaken in Gilneas and the addition of the Dragonmaw Clan to the ranks of the Horde.


A year later and the Dragonsworn Council stand stronger than they ever have. After the Siege of Wyrmrest Temple they finally found acceptance by the Wyrmrest Accord, the Cataclysm has swelled their ranks with new recruits, and new alliances may bring a promising future.


But with Deathwing’s forces on the march is their darkest hour still to come?



February Issue - Letters to the Editor



Re: Nuts and Bolts - January


Goblin engineering is so poorly thought out, in the end is it ever really a tough choice?

- Go Gnome or Go Home, Gnomeregan


Can I write this to Miss Dolittle? I hope she can get this letter, because I really want her to know that I think she's an absolutely amazing young woman who knows so very very very much about everything engineering, and I'm really really really impressed with her! So... I was wondering, well... Why is it that I cannot use the nuts from my goblin supplier on gnomish schematics? I mean.. they are just nuts? How different can they really be? Or is my teacher just a stick in the mud and a die hard traditionalist? Thank you!

- Nutty Nuts, Northshire


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Re: Ask Asteris - January

Attention: Estranged in Exile - Really? What kind of response does someone expect from this kind of thing? You should be thinking more about your children, and less about yourself and how they are going to treat you.

- Da’Leena Q., Darnassus


Attention: Deathly. If you are having, rotting issues, as sadly, many of our kind seem to do, might I suggest speaking to some of the necromancers and flesh-weavers in the Ebonhold? There are a few who have amazing skill at... shall we say ‘restoring’ ones looks. It would save a bundle on clothing-repairs and cleaning bills, as well as provide those around you a break from the wafting scent of dead meat that surrounds the lesser-repaired of our sort.

- Happy-Rock, Honor Hold


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Re: Home and Hearth - January

This section of the paper just gets duller’n’duller, can’t you find someone else t’write about this sorta thing? That Firecracker Fia-lady would do so much better’n this know nothin’, tree huggin’ long ears! Th’ least a person could do was make it INTERESTIN’! Like.. maybe a love potion, or sommat loike that! Or maybe some herbs t’elp preserve a body a lil better?

- Bored, Brill


I get terrible sick, after I use portals mostly. Earthroot potions are one of the few things I’ve found that helped. Thanks for having such useful information!

- C.D., Dun Morogh


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Re: Hound About Town

I can’t believe you’re letting a Worgen write an article. I’m surprised they even know how to use writing utensils. How are we supposed to trust the taste of one of those blood-thirsty mongrels?

- Flea Free, Elwynn


I’ve gone to that ‘Hair of the Dog’ place now each day that it opens! Let me tell you what! Even their sissy froo froo girl drinks have a good hard kick! Hoo boy! Its great! The service is pretty awesome too... though the owner is, well, not to sound racist, but she’s a total bitch! I mean, damn! How much rage and snark can one snout flap off? Oh well.. that Honeysuckle lady and the dream boat Lafayette... and their bouncer! Cai? Between those three, and the drinks, a gal has all the reason in the world and more to come back again and again!

- Cured by the Hair, Dun Morogh


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Re: Dragons - January

The writer of this article obviously has a biased opinion. Have the dragons aided the races of Azeroth? Yes. But we should not be sitting back waiting on their aid by any means. They will be at our side… protecting us… as they have always done.” Is that so? I think we’d go a long way by helping ourselves. The dragons are another race, not deities, and not all of them are interested in the existence of the “lesser” races as they like to deem most of us. Quit romanticizing them!

- Steve L., Darkshire


Dragons? Dragons are reeeeeeally pretty! I really like the ones that are.. uhm... red. I know this lady who has a small red dragon as a PET! I go to her house a lot to feed it my leftovers! I asked her if I could have one some day... she said I needed to go kill the mommies of the baby dragons to get one. But that seems mean. So I thought I could do it to the black dragon mommies, since they were mean first. Mommy says that it’s a mean thing to think, but I don’t mind so much! I really want a dragon-pet... maybe you have an idea how I can do it without killing the mommies of the baby dragon so that my mommy isn’t mad?

- Suzy H, Iron Forge



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