On This Day - Patch 1.8: Dragons of Nightmare Was Released Sixteen Years Ago on October 10, 2005

Posted 2021/10/10 at 6:18 AM by Paryah

New World Boss: Dragons of Nightmare

Disturbance at the Great Trees

Something is amiss in the Emerald Dream. Immense dragons with the shimmering emerald scales of the Green Dragonflight have been sighted guarding the portals at the Great Trees... but these once-noble creatures crawl with a new, strange menace, not the peace for which Ysera is known. Bring many allies should you dare to confront them; their powers are formidable and they will not hesitate to crush any who draw near.
— Patch Notes: Patch 1.8

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When the Shattering happened in Cataclysm, these 4 dragons were removed from the game. Ysondre, the leader of the Dragons of Nightmare, became a questgiver in Feralas, giving a quest which involved their redemption (Ysondre's Call or Ysondre's Call).

In Legion, the Dragons of Nightmare were again drawn back to the corruption, and became a boss in the The Emerald Nightmare.

The portals that the Dragons of Nightmare spawned from are now available to Druids as part of their Legion Class Hall.

In recent years, the Dragons of Nightmare once again appeared as World Bosses as part of the World of Warcraft anniversary event.

Zone Revamp: Silithus

The Stirring of the Silithid
The arid sands of Silithus are shifting. Something is awakening beyond the wall to the south... Aid the Druids of the Cenarion Circle as they delve into the mysteries of the desert. Seek answers behind the Twilight Hammer's presence. Discover more about the alien creatures known as the Silithid as you explore their hives. Many new endeavors await the high-level adventurer!
— Patch Notes: Patch 1.8

New Holiday: Hallow's End

Hallow's End
When the decorations of Hallow's End light up Azeroth's cities, you know there's mischief afoot! Seek special vendors in Orgrimmar or Ironforge and get your hands on treats! Aid a sick orphan in a little trick-or-treating! Deathcaller Yanka, attending the Forsaken's Wickerman Festival, and Sergeant Hartman of Southshore are seeking your aid in keeping the enemy out of their holiday affairs -- are you up to the challenge?
— Patch Notes: Patch 1.8

Headless Horseman's MountClass Revamp: DruidsMoonkin FormGlyph of StarsGeneral: Buyback Tab

You can now repurchase up to 12 items that you have sold to a vendor. There is now a buyback tab on all merchants that you can select to repurchase the last 12 items you sold since you last logged in. When your character leaves the game or zones to a different area, this list of items will be cleared, so if you have accidentally sold something, don't wait to buy it back. Buy it back immediately.
— Patch Notes: Patch 1.8

Comment by reedwandGosh I remember the pain of selling things by accident.
With the addition I used it for extra bag space - and felt the pain when I zone changed and lost it all! There were real tears!
Amazing news bit, thank you :)Comment by AlakeiThancanThe patch I started playing :)Comment by LostartesAs a wise man once said, the amazing history of things we use everyday, that we don't know, is amazing.Comment by angztb**ch! this yea i get your mount!Comment by agentrockI feel old :(Comment by CalysiaGlyph of Stars and buy back were real nice additions. I really don't care for Moonkin form.Comment by KyraellinaIt would be wonderful to see more "On this day..." type articles. There's a lot of game related history since the it launched. Some good and some not so good. Seeing it compiled like this is entertaining. Great work!Comment by leowowIn the Anniversary one dragon was moved to Azshara. I dont know why.Comment by couchpotato2013In the Anniversary one dragon was moved to Azshara. I dont know why.Comment by Dexstar09This year is my year to finally get the mount, I can feel it so screw you helm n sword for every year.Comment by BarlowTheSeekerI have been playing since the beginning and I swear I don't remember there not being a buyback feature. Wow.Comment by CronoLink2020? I remember fighting them for 2 years; are you sure they weren't implemented in 2019 anniversary?Comment by TailleventIt would be wonderful to see more "On this day..." type articles. There's a lot of game related history since the it launched. Some good and some not so good. Seeing it compiled like this is entertaining. Great work!Comment by UmrtvovaczThe patch I started playing :)Comment by WyldfireI have been playing since the beginning and I swear I don't remember there not being a buyback feature. Wow.Comment by OakengroveNice! I like these kinds of posts! :)