World of Warcraft has a tradition of dropping subtle references to other video games and real-world media. This tradition continues with Pepe the bird and The Exorcist NPCs. But there are many more surprises in store for you. If you’ve never played the game, this guide will show you where to find them! It’ll be a blast to unlock these hidden treats! The following are just a few examples.
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Pepe the bird
If you’re looking for a fun, little-known easter egg in World of Warcraft, look no further than Pepe the bird. This snarling bird is a funny addition to the game, and you might even find yourself riding it. In fact, this bird appears in the game so often that it has even earned its own hashtag, “#pepe.” In fact, the emoji bird’s popularity has led to hundreds of photos of Pepe being posted online. Some players even demand more upgrades and clothing for Pepe, and some players even demand a dance routine for him. It’s a wonder that so many players like him.
A true Easter egg would be Pepe the bird. The critter appears in the game as a cameo in Azeroth. In fact, you can spot him behind a booth selling alchemy goods, and you can even coax him into following you with the Panflute of Pandaria. Pepe is also found on the head of Jorrix Powerspark, who appears in the same area.
As for the bird’s appearance, you can change it to reflect your character’s preference. In the current World of Warcraft patch, you can customize Pepe’s look with a unique visual alteration. If you’re a Demon Hunter, you can make Pepe resemble a clockwork robot. Depending on your covenant, you can get this item from a rare mount.
The Exorcist
A few World of Warcraft easter eggs are reminiscent of famous movies and TV shows. One of them shows a skeleton sitting on a throne in the Badlands crypt. Another is a reference to the popular cartoon series Futurama. In World of Warcraft, you can find a reference to the show in an NPC named Arnold Croman.
Another reference to the classic Disney movie “The Little Mermaid” is a hidden mermaid holding a fork and a crab. You’ll also find a dead mermaid and two yellow fish with green stripes in the Undersea. It may be a reference to the song “Monkey Wrench” by Dave Grohl. The game also has a reference to the song “The Exorcist,” a hit in many different video games.
In World of Warcraft, an instance Stratholme boss named Timmy the Cruel yells his name similar to the South Park character Timmy. This is a reference to the first human mission in Warcraft III, where Arthas saves a boy named Timmy from a gnoll pack. Unfortunately, when the plague spreads, he turned into a ghoul. A similar story can be found in an NPC in Stormwind named Officer Brady. The NPC is probably a reference to the Farscape character Claudia Black.
The Exorcist NPCs
In the second season of The Exorcist, you’ll encounter the legendary demon lord, Dazar’alor. This isn’t the only reference to the book – there are several more, as well. In addition to the main character, Dazar’alor also has a number of NPCs from the game. Among them, there’s Gwynceirw, an NPC who’s name sounds similar to Geralt, and a skeleton who sits on a throne. Another reference to the game is in Witcher 3: Blood and Wine, where one of the protagonist’s tombstones refers to Azeroth as his birthplace. Azeroth is also represented by Baa’l, the cute demonic goat that guides you
You can also find references to Starcraft in the game. The Goblin Shredder, for example, has a picture of Sarah Kerrigan from Starcraft: Brood War. Sarah Kerrigan, the Zerg faction’s leader, was once a terran ghost who was enslaved by a swarm. In the same way, the Sky Golem, a flying mount, has a picture of Kerrigan from the Starcraft series.
The Exorcist NPCs in The Burning Crusade and Inquisition are another great way to find the movie references. The Exorcist NPCs also make interesting references to Lost. You’ll find the ghostly Franclorn Forgewright, a former questgiver, in Blackrock Mountain. However, you’ll only notice him if he is dead, which makes him a good candidate for Easter egg hunting. The courtyard of Undercity in Lordaeron is also haunted by Lordaeron citizens named Unseen.