Lunar Festival Guide (Jan 24 - Feb 12)


Welcome back readers! It's time for the Lunar Festival, so everyone break out the fireworks, show a little respect for your Elders, and come celebrate the new year!

The Lunar Festival is held every year starting on a date that typically coincides with the Chinese New Year. In 2009, the Lunar Festival will run from January 24 - February 12. The festival is celebrated by the druids of Moonglade with great fireworks and festive attire. Ancestors of Azeroth are praised and honored by both Horde and Alliance, who then reward players with reputation and Coin of Ancestry that can be used to purchase festive garb, patterns and fireworks! Also, higher level players will be able to earn a new player title - Elder!

Table of Contents

1. Quests
2. Festival Coin of Ancestry Redemption
3. Honoring the Elders
4. Festival Goodies
5. Achievements

Quests

• The Lunar Festival
  Start: Lunar Festival Herald or Lunar Festival Emissary
  End: Lunar Festival Harbinger
  This quest is simply an introductory quest available from a Lunar Festival Herald or Lunar Festival Emissary, which are located in each of the main faction cities and Shattrath City. The quest will send you to speak with a Lunar Festival Harbinger located at the city's main Lunar Festival camp, who will give you a new quest.
• Lunar Fireworks
  Start & End: Lunar Festival Harbinger
  To complete this quest you must purchase fireworks from a nearby Lunar Festival Vendor and use them nearby. The large fireworks clusters (such as Blue Rocket Cluster) will require use of a firework launcher, which can be found on the ground around the main Lunar Festival camps. Simply purchase and fire off the specified quantity of fireworks and return the quest to pick up the follow-up. You will receive a Lunar Festival Invitationwhich can be used to teleport to Moonglade by using it while standing in the 'Greater Moonlight' (a huge, white beam of light located in the main Festival camps). Once in Moonglade, you can teleport back to any major faction city by standing in the correct beam (which are distinguished by racial revelers around each beam). This invitation does have a duration but you can get a new one from the Lunar Festival Harbinger at any time during the festival.
  
• Valadar Starsong
  Start: Lunar Festival Harbinger
  End: Valadar Starsong
  Upon arriving in Moonglade, seek out Valadar Starsong who is located at [53.2, 35.3] on the northeastern platform overlooking Lake Elune'ara. He will welcome you to Moonglade and the Lunar Festival celebration and starts some new quests. Completion of this quest may be a prereq for his following quests.
  
• Elune's Blessing
  Start & End: Valadar Starsong
  This quest is actually flagged as a 'Raid' quest in-game, though it shouldn't take very many level 60 or higher players at all to complete. Simply purchase (or acquire through quests or crafting) some rocket clusters from a Lunar Festival Vendor and head down to the Stormrage Barrow Dens in Moonglade (Southeast of Lake Elune'ara). Fire off the fireworks in the nearby cluster launchers to alert the Minions of Omen to your presence. You can use the Elune's Candle obtained from Elune's Candle or purchased for 10 silver from Valadar Starsong to do additional damage to the Minions and Omen himself. Continue firing off rockets and defeating the Minions and eventually the demon Omen will spawn. He is a ?? raid boss so his actual level will most likely be 3 levels higher than the average level of your raid group. Even still, he is not a very difficult boss. Upon defeating Omen, you must be near his corpse to obtain the Elune's Blessing buff required to complete the quest. Receive the buff and return to Valadar to complete the quest, which rewards the nifty Elune's Lantern which can turn Solid Stone into Elune Stone - not amazing, but still pretty cool!

Festival Coin of Ancestry Redemption

In previous years, Coin of Ancestry were turned in via quests for festive rewards. In 2009, however, Valadar Starsong and Fariel Starsong in Moonglade now serve as vendors selling items using the Coin of Ancestry as currency. All of the items they sell are now Bind of Pickup. While you can obtain a maximum of 75 Coin Ancestry per year, they have no duration so if you have some left over from a previous year's Festival you can use them to obtain more rewards.

Available from Valadar Starsong:

• Elune's Candle - 10 Silver
• Festival Dumplings - 1 Coin of Ancestry
• Festive Green Dress - 5 Coin of Ancestry
• Festive Pink Dress - 5 Coin of Ancestry
• Festive Purple Dress - 5 Coin of Ancestry
• Festive Black Pant Suit - 5 Coin of Ancestry
• Festive Blue Pant Suit - 5 Coin of Ancestry
• Festive Teal Pant Suit - 5 Coin of Ancestry
• Lunar Festival Fireworks Pack - 5 Coin of Ancestry

Available from Fariel Starsong:

• Pattern: Festival Dress - 5 Coin of Ancestry
• Pattern: Festival Suit - 5 Coin of Ancestry
• Small Rocket Recipes - 5 Coin of Ancestry
• Large Rocket Recipes - 5 Coin of Ancestry
• Cluster Rocket Recipes- 5 Coin of Ancestry
• Large Cluster Rocket Recipes - 5 Coin of Ancestry
• Schematic: Cluster Launcher- 5 Coin of Ancestry
• Schematic: Firework Launcher - 5 Coin of Ancestry

Honoring the Elders

In the 2009 Lunar Festival, there are 75 elders located throughout all of Azeroth and Northrend. Finding and honoring an elder (by completing an available quest) will reward you with 75 main faction reputation (with all Horde or all Alliance factions) and a Coin of Ancestry, which can be used as a currency to purchase festival-related items from questgivers in Moonglade. Honoring every elder will grant you 75 Coin of Ancestry and a total of 5625 reputation with all of your major city factions! You will also receive a Lucky Red Envelope from each elder via in-game mail, containing either a Lucky Rocket Cluster or Elder's Moonstone - so prepare for the mailbox spam! The Lucky Rocket Cluster can then be fired from a cluster launcher to gain the Lunar Fortune buff!

There are achievements obtainable by finding and honoring all of the elders in a particular area. This list is sorted via the achievement zones in order to make working on each achievement in an area easier. Please note that unless an elder is part of the Elders of the Dungeons achievement, any elder found located at an instance (such as Zul'Gurub) is not actually inside the instance, but rather outside or around the area. It's also worth mentioning that because of some dungeon level requirements, lower level characters may not be able to visit all Elders. Because of the inclusion of a Wrath of the Lich King Heroic dungeon Elder this year, the minimum level to honor every elder is 80.

Elders of Eastern Kingdoms

1. Elder Bellowrage found at [57.7, 54.7] in Blasted Lands
2. Elder Dawnstrider found at [64.2, 24.0] Burning Steppes
3. Elder Rumblerock found at [81.9, 46.3] in Burning Steppes
4. Elder Goldwell found at [46.7, 51.4] in Dun Morogh
5. Elder Snowcrown found at [75.7, 54.6] in Eastern Plaguelands
6. Elder Windrun found at [35.6, 68.8] in Eastern Plaguelands
7. Elder Stormbrow found at [39.6, 63.5] in Elwynn Forest
8. Elder Silvervein found at [33.0, 46.5] in Loch Modan
9. Elder Moonstrike found upstairs in the main building of Scholomance
10. Elder Ironband found at [21.1, 78.8] in Searing Gorge
11. Elder Obsidian found at [44.8, 41.1] in Silverpine Forest
12. Elder Starglade found at [53.1, 18.3] in Stranglethorn Vale
13. Elder Winterhoof found at [26.3, 76.4] in Stranglethorn Vale
14. Elder Highpeak found at [49.9, 47.9] in The Hinterlands
15. Elder Graveborn found at [61.7, 53.7] in Tirisfal Glades
16. Elder Meadowrun found at [65.8, 47.7] in Western Plaguelands
17. Elder Skychaser found at [56.6, 47.0] in Westfall

Elders of Kalimdor

1. Elder Skygleam found at [72.4, 84.9] in Azshara
2. Elder Riversong found at [35.4, 48.9] in Astranaar, Ashenvale
3. Elder High Mountain found at [45.0, 57.9] in Camp Taurajo, The Barrens
4. Elder Moonwarden found at [51.4, 30.6] in The Crossroads, The Barrens
5. Elder Windtotem found at [62.6, 36.7] in Ratchet, The Barrens
6. Elder Starweave found at [36.7, 46.6] in Auberdine, Darkshore
7. Elder Runetotem found at [53.1, 43.5] in Razor Hill, Durotar
8. Elder Nightwind found at [37.7, 52.9] in Felwood
9. Elder Grimtotem found at [76.7, 37.7] in Feralas
10. Elder Mistwalker found at inside The Maul in Dire Maul, Feralas
11. Elder Bloodhoof found at [48.3, 53.4] in Bloodhoof Village, Mulgore
12. Elder Bladesing found at [48.8, 37.6] in Cenarion Hold, Silithus
13. Elder Primestone found at [22.9, 11.6] in Silithus
14. Elder Dreamseer found at [51.3, 27.8] in Gadgetzan, Tanaris
15. Elder Ragetotem found at [36.2, 80.4] in Tanaris
16. Elder Bladeleaf found at [57.2, 60.7] in Dolanaar, Teldrassil
17. Elder Morningdew found at [79.0, 76.9] in Mirage Raceway, Thousand Needles
18. Elder Skyseer found at [45.3, 49.8] in Freewind Post, Thousand Needles
19. Elder Thunderhorn found at [50.1, 76.1] in Un'Goro Crater
20. Elder Brightspear found at [55.5, 43.6] in Winterspring
21. Elder Stonespire found at [61.3, 37.7] in Everlook, Winterspring

Elders of Northrend

1. Elder Arp found at [57.3, 43.7] in D.E.H.T.A, Borean Tundra
2. Elder Northal found at [33.8, 34.4] in Transitus Shield, Borean Tundra
3. Elder Pamuya found at [42.9, 49.6] in Warsong Hold, Borean Tundra
4. Elder Sardis found at [59.1, 65.6] in Valiance Keep, Borean Tundra
5. Elder Morthie found at [29.7, 55.9] in Star's Rest, Dragonbligh
6. Elder Skywarden found at [35.1, 48.3] in Agmar's Hammer, Dragonblight
7. Elder Thoim found at [48.8, 78.2] in Moa'ki Harbor, Dragonblight
8. Elder Beldak found at [60.6, 27.7] in Westfall Brigade Encampment, Grizzly Hills
9. Elder Lunaro found at [80.5, 37.1] in Ruins of Tethys, Grizzly Hill
10. Elder Whurain found at [64.2, 47.0] in Camp Oneqwah, Grizzly Hills
11. Elder Sandrene found at [49.8, 63] in Lakeside Landing, Sholazar Basin
12. Elder Wanikaya found at [63.8, 49.0] in Rainspeaker Rapids, Sholazar Basin
13. Elder Fargal found at [28.9, 73.7] in Frosthold, The Storm Peak
14. Elder Graymane found at [41.2, 84.7] in K3, The Storm Peaks
15. Elder Stonebeard found at [31.3, 37.6] in Bouldercrag's Refuge, The Storm Peaks
16. Elder Muraco found at [64.6, 51.3] in Camp Taunka'lo, The Storm Peaks
17. Elder Bluewolf found at [49.0, 13.9] in Wintergrasp
    Elder Tauros found at [58.9, 56.0] in Zim'Torga, Zul'Drak

Elders of the Dungeons

1. Elder Morndeep found in Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Mountain
2. Elder Stonefort found in Blackrock Spire, Blackrock Mountain
3. Elder Igasho found in The Nexus, Borean Tundra
4. Elder Splitrock found in Maraudon, Desolace
5. Elder Nurgen found in Azjol-Nerub, Dragonblight
6. Elder Farwhisper found in Stratholme, Eastern Plaguelands
7. Elder Kilias found in Drak'Tharon Keep, Grizzly Hills
8. Elder Chogan'gada found in Utgarde Pinnacle, Howling Fjord
9. Elder Jarten found in Utgarde Keep, Howling Fjord
10. Elder Starsong found in the Sunken Temple, Swamp of Sorrows
11. Elder Wildmane found in Zul'Farrak, Tanaris
12. Elder Yurauk found in the Halls of Stone, The Storm Peaks
13. Elder Ohanzee found in Gundrak (Heroic only), Zul'Drak

Elders of the Alliance

1. Elder Bladeswift found at [33.6, 15.1] in Cenarion Enclave, Darnassus
2. Elder Bronzebeard found at [28.1, 17.0] in Ironforge
3. Elder Hammershout found at [36, 66] in Stormwind City

Elders of the Horde

1. Elder Darkhorn found at [40.9, 32.9] in Valley of Wisdom, Orgrimmar
2. Elder Ezra Wheathoof found at [72.2, 23.5] in Elder Rise, Thunder Bluff
3. Elder Darkcore found at [67.4, 39.1] in Ruins of Lordaeron, Undercity

Festival Goodies

The Lunar Festival brings an assortment of exclusive items available for purchase from vendors in Moonglade and major capital cities.

The Lunar Festival Vendor found at any major Lunar Festival camp sells an assortment of fireworks, as well an alcoholic beverage with an interesting side-effect!

• Small Red Rocket
• Small Blue Rocket
• Small Green Rocket
• Blue Rocket Cluster
• Green Rocket Cluster
• Red Rocket Cluster
• Moonglow
• Festival Firecracker

The two Coin of Ancestry Collectors in Moonglade, Valadar Starsong and Fariel Starsong, allow you to exchange Coin of Ancestry for a variety of items.

• Festive Purple Dress
• Festive Black Pant Suit
• Festive Teal Pant Suit
• Festive Blue Pant Suit
• Large Cluster Rocket Recipes, which randomly contains some of these recipes:

  • Schematic: Large Blue Rocket Cluster
  • Schematic: Large Green Rocket Cluster
  • Schematic: Large Red Rocket Cluster
• Cluster Rocket Recipes, which randomly contains some of these recipes:

  • Schematic: Blue Rocket Cluster
  • Schematic: Green Rocket Cluster
  • Schematic: Red Rocket Cluster
• Large Rocket Recipes, which randomly contains some of these recipes:

  • Schematic: Large Blue Rocket
  • Schematic: Large Green Rocket
  • Schematic: Large Red Rocket
• Small Rocket Recipes, which randomly contains some of these recipes:

  • Schematic: Small Blue Rocket
  • Schematic: Small Green Rocket
  • Schematic: Small Red Rocket
• Schematic: Cluster Launcher
• Schematic: Firework Launcher
• Lunar Festival Fireworks Pack, which contains a variety of rockets.
• Pattern: Festival Dress
• Pattern: Festival Suit

Achievements

• To Honor One's Elders
  This achievement can be found in the main World Events achievement category and is awarded upon completion of every one of the Lunar Festival achievements. This achievement awards the player title 'Elder' and is a requirement towards completion of What A Long, Strange Trip It's Been (Alliance version) which rewards the beautiful Violet Proto-Drake.
• A Coin of Ancestry
  To complete this achievement, simply acquire a single Coin of Ancestry. This achievement has five different ranks, awarding achievements for 5 Coins, 10 Coins, 25 Coins and finally 50 Coins of Ancestry. Coins are acquired by completing the quests available from Elders found in different zones (see lists above).
• Elders of Eastern Kingdoms
  For this achievement, you must honor all 17 Elders found throughout the Eastern Kingdoms. For Elder locations, refer to the list above!
• Elders of Kalimdor
  For this achievement, you must honor all 21 Elders found throughout Kalimdor. For Elder locations, refer to the list above!
• Elders of Northrend
  For this achievement, you must honor all 18 Elders found throughout Northrend (and, incidentally, you must also have the Wrath of the Lich King expansion). For Elder locations, refer to the list above!
• Elders of the Dungeons
  For this achievement, you must honor all 13 Elders found inside various dungeons of Eastern Kingdoms, Kalimdor and Northrend. This achievement will be impossible for lower level players to complete because of instance level requirements. The absolute minimum level necessary to complete this achievement is level 80. For Elder locations, refer to the list above!
• Elders of the Alliance
  For this achievement, you must honor all 3 Elders located in major Alliance cities. As the elders are friendly to both factions, this achievement is able to be completed by both Horde and Alliance players.
• Elders of the Horde
  For this achievement, you must honor all 3 Elders located in major Horde cities. As the elders are friendly to both factions, this achievement is able to be completed by both Horde and Alliance players.
• Elune's Blessing
  To complete this achievement, you must complete the quest Elune's Blessingavailable from Valadar Starsong in Moonglade. This achievement does not actually require you to summon or defeat Omen, but just to obtain the Elune's Blessingbuff by being near him when he is defeated (by other players or your own group).
• Frenzied Firecracker
  To complete this achievement, simply purchase 10 Festival Firecracker from a Lunar Festival Vendor located at a Lunar Festival camp in Ironforge, Darnassus, Thunder Bluff, Orgrimmar, Undercity or Moonglade. Once you have obtained the fireworks, just hotkey them and fire them off as quickly as possible! Easy!
• Lunar Festival Finery
  To complete this achievement, you must purchase either a festive pant suit or festive dress with Coin of Ancestry obtained from honoring the Elders. The festival clothing can be purchased in Moonglade for 5 Coin of Ancestry. There are three different dresses and three different pant suits that can be purchased, so you can get all of them to complete your very own Lunar Festival wardrobe (though the achievement does only require one). The clothing is Bind on Pickup, but items can be purchased by characters of any level so this is a great opportunity to deck out your bank alt in style!
• The Rocket's Red Glare
  To complete this achievement, simply purchase 10 Red Rocket Cluster from a Lunar Festival Vendor located at a Lunar Festival camp in Ironforge, Darnassus, Thunder Bluff, Orgrimmar, Undercity or Moonglade. Unlike other fireworks, cluster fireworks must be launched from a Cluster Launcher, which you can find on the ground throughout the camps or even have one crafted by an engineer (though that isn't really necessary). Find a launcher and fire away!