Pet related nerd points,shiny new pets! ^_^ Oh, and some other news when it comes to 5.4
5.4 hit servers this week, and there’s alot of new and exciting things going on.
We have New World Bosses – Ordos and the August Celestials. Ordos can be found on The Timeless Isle. But to access him you will need the legendary cloak on atleast one of your toons. He drops item level 559 gear, and is apparantly the more challenging of the world bosses.
The August Celestials can be found in the Celestial Court in the middle of Timeless Isle, all 4 can be killed weekly, but you will only receive loot from the first one. All 4 share the same loot table, with 522 PvP gear being dropped, and 553 for the PvE items.
The new raid Siege of Orgrimmar is well underway. With players battling there way towards Garrosh Hellscream.
Encounters
- Immerseus – The ancient inhabitants of Pandaria recognized the vital importance of the lifegiving Pools of Power, building an underground system of aqueducts to safeguard the waters and nurture life in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. The touch of corruption has animated and twisted these waters, and Immerseus stands as an unnatural embodiment of the Vale’s sorrow.
- The Fallen Protectors – The Golden Lotus and Shado-Pan guardians of the Vale of Eternal Blossoms were caught in the epicenter of the devastating blast that scarred the Vale, and torn apart by the dark energies. Their spirits linger in the place they once protected, confused and tormented by their failure.
- Norushen – Some say that the mogu race was created in the image of this titanic construct, left deep beneath Pandaria to watch over and guard the continent’s darkest and most dangerous secret.
- Sha of Pride – The seventh sha, the Sha of Pride, was the final burden to which Emperor Shaohao clung, shrouding the land in mist and biding its time for millennia. When Garrosh awakened the Heart of Y’Shaarj, the force of his arrogance caused this dark energy to coalesce in the chamber where the Heart was unearthed.
- Galakras – Warlord Zaela formed a close bond with Garrosh during events in the Twilight Highlands, and she and her Dragonmaw orcs have pledged loyalty to Garrosh’s cause. Riding atop the fearsome Galakras, a direct descendant of the cataclysmic progenitor of all dragonkind, Zaela oversees the naval defense of Orgrimmar.
- Galakras – Warlord Zaela formed a close bond with Garrosh during events in the Twilight Highlands, and she and her Dragonmaw orcs have pledged loyalty to Garrosh’s cause. Riding atop the fearsome Galakras, a direct descendant of the cataclysmic progenitor of all dragonkind, Zaela oversees the naval defense of Orgrimmar.
- Iron Juggernaut – This mechanical terror, designed nearly as much for intimidation as destruction, is the centerpiece of Garrosh’s siege weaponry. Crafted in the image of the mighty Kor’kron war scorpion, the Iron Juggernaut guards the gates of Orgrimmar, crushing any who would rise up to challenge Garrosh’s True Horde.
- Kor’kron Dark Shaman – Haromm and Kardris trained thousands of shaman to whisper reverently to the elements to requisition their aid. The army of Garrosh, however, does not ask – they take what they desire in the name of the True Horde. Dark Shamanism forces the elements into servitude, twisting them into burned-out ash, corrupted waters, and toxic air.
- General Nazgrim – Once a grunt in service of the former warchief, Thrall, General Nazgrim rose quickly through the ranks after overwhelming victories in Grizzly Hills and the sunken city of Vashj’ir. Fiercely loyal to the Horde and bound by a rigorous code of honor and duty, Nazgrim will hold the line for his warchief until his dying breath.
- Malkorok – Malkorok has been Garrosh’s most loyal and trusted lieutenant throughout the Pandaria campaign. When the Warchief needed a volunteer to infuse with the power of Y’Shaarj, it was only natural that Malkorok would offer without hesitation.
- Spoils of Pandaria – When Garrosh gazed across Pandaria, he saw untapped power. During the course of his campaign, Garrosh has plundered weapons, treasures, and artifacts of the pandaren, the mogu, and the mantid. They are kept in a warehouse deep within his underground base, guarded by a mysterious security system that appears to be of Titan origins.
- Thok the Bloodthirsty – When the Isle of Giants was discovered off the coast of Pandaria, teeming with primal devilsaurs, Garrosh sent men to capture some of the most fearsome specimens, hoping to subjugate them and use them as beasts of war. Countless orcish beastmasters have fallen to Thok’s jaws as they struggle to tame him, yet the creature’s thirst for blood remains unslaked.
- Siegecrafter Blackfuse – Helix Blackfuse was the only goblin with the combination of engineering prowess, professionalism, and ruthlessness to satisfy Garrosh in his search for the engineer of the True Horde. A mercenary at heart, Blackfuse’s love for his creations (and the gold they fetch) has forever linked his fate with that of his patron and Warchief.
- Paragons of the Klaxxi – The nine surviving Klaxxi’va Paragons are ancient champions of the mantid who fought alongside the Wakener against the madness of Empress Shek’zeer. But the paragons, as do all mantid, hold a far deeper loyalty. When Garrosh unearthed the heart of Y’Shaarj, the paragons followed the whispers of their ancient master to the iron halls beneath Orgrimmar.
- Garrosh Hellscream – Garrosh, son of Grommash Hellscream, first learned of his father’s heroism when Thrall encountered the young orc in Outland. The seeds of pride were planted. Garrosh spearheaded Horde victories in Northrend and, as Warchief, consolidated Horde power amidst the chaos of the Cataclysm. But his visions of orc supremacy by any means have brought the armies of the world crashing down upon Orgrimmar… a final reckoning that Garrosh himself awaits with brutal relish.
Flexible Raid Difficulty
- This is a new raid difficulty designed for pre-made groups of 10 to 25 players or any number in between. This means it’s possible to have raids of 15 or 22 players! Difficulty will adjust automatically based on the number of players present with encounters intended to provide a challenge roughly between Raid Finder and Normal difficulty.
- Flexible Raid difficulty requires a pre-made group to join but has no minimum item level requirements or role restrictions. Both BattleTag™ and Real ID friends are eligible to participate.
- Loot quality will be between Raid Finder and Normal difficulty and awarded through a personal loot system (similar to Raid Finder). Bonus rolls and loot specialization will also be supported.
- Player spells with different target limits depending on raid size will gradually increase their limits based on the number of players in Flexible Raid difficulty.
- Players will be able to earn raid achievements just like in Normal or Heroic difficulty.
- Flexible Raid difficulty has a lockout that is separate from Raid Finder and Normal difficulty.
Proving Grounds
- Proving Grounds is a new feature where level 90 players can test their mettle and undertake trials designed for Damage, Tank, or Healer roles to test and improve their combat skills in a safe, controlled environment.
- To access the Proving Grounds, speak with an NPC in the Temple of the White Tiger in Kun-Lai Summit or a class trainer.
- Each trial is available in four separate difficulties: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Endless. Harder difficulties include more difficult and varied enemies.
- Endless mode allows you to test your mettle against increasingly difficult enemies. Compare your best scores to friends and guildmates!
New Feature: Connected Realms
- Connected Realm is a set of two or more standard realms that have been permanently and seamlessly “linked.” Players on the same Connected Realm will be able to trade, send and receive mail, join the same guilds, access a single Auction House, run the same Raids and Dungeons, and join other adventurers to complete quests.
- To make Connected Realm feel seamless, player’s home realms won’t be indicated in the game world. In certain places, such as chat, the players’ home realms will be displayed next to their name.
I could go on and on about all the things that have been added or changed, but i wont. I’ve wasted far too much time already with all that, so its down to the more important issues. New pets, and pet related achievements.
There really is some nice looking pets released with this patch. And its so nice to see some more achievements added.
We have 4 raid pets that come from Siege of Orgrimmar . Sha of Pride (the fourth boss in Siege) drops Gooey Sha-ling on LFR and Flexible raid difficulties. It also drops Droplet of Y’Shaarj on Flexible, Normal and Heroic difficulties. Siegecrafter Blackfuse (the twelfth boss in Siege) drops Blackfuse Bombling on all difficulties. The Klaxxi Paragons (the thirteenth encounter) can drop Kovok on all difficulties.
Blacfuse Bombling – Droplet of Y’Shaarj – Gooey Sha-ling – Kovok
The Timeless Isle brings us 3 wild pets. We have the Ashwing Moths, which are found all over the isle. Generally in the area’s the others are not found. There are the Flamering Moths , who are often found in Ordon – controlled areas. And then there’s the Skywisp Moths , they are found on the highest cliffs and pillars on the isle. They are unreachable by normal means. You need to use a friendly Highwind Albatross or a Golden Glider.
Ashwing Moth – Flamering Moth – Skywisp Moth
We have some Timeless Isle vendor pets. For these you need to be completing the weekly Celestial Tournament , which will earn you the 
Celestial Coin .
Its 3 coins for one pet, 4 of them can be purchased from Master Li the tournament host . There are seven pets in total ^_^ Chi-Chi, Hatchling of Chi-Ji, Xu-Fu, Cub of Xuen, Yu’la, Broodling of Yu’lon, and Zao, Calfling of Niuzao
And 3 take a little more effort.
Harmonious Porcupette requires Revered status with Emperor Shaohao and can be purchased for 7500 x Timeless Coin fromMistweaver Ku. Vengeful Porcupette can be purchased for 100 x Bloody Coin from Speaker Gulan. Sky Lantern can be purchased for 7500 x Timeless Coin from Ku-Mo.
Chi-Chi Hatchling – Harmonious Porcupette – Sky Lantern – Vengeful Porcupette – Xu-Fu, Cub of Xuen – Yu’la, Broodling of Yu’lon – Zao, Calfling of Niuzao
We have some Timeless Isle Rare spawn pets. There are 9 total, quite a decent amount.
- Jadefire Spirit: Spirit of Jadefire
- Ruby Droplet: Garnia
- Skunky Alemental: Zhu-Gon the Sour
- Spineclaw Crab: Monstrous Spineclaw
Ashleaf Spriteling – Dandelion Frolicker – Death Adder Hatchling – Gu’chi Swarmling – Gulp Froglet – Jadefire Spirit – Ruby Droplet – Skunky Alemental – Spineclaw Crab
There are 4 other Timeless Isle pets to collect.
Azure Crane Chick drops from Crane Nests in the forested areas of the Timeless Isle. Bonkers drops from Timeless Chests, locked chests that must be opened with Kukuru’s Cache Key, which can be purchased for 500 x Timeless Coineach from Master Kukuru. Ominous Flame and Jademist Dancer are rare drops from the normal elite mobs Foreboding Flame and Jademist Dancer.
Azure Crane Chick – Bonkers – Jademist Dancer – Ominous Flame
And then we have 6 final pets. 3 are from Engineering , and all 3 are pretty cute. My favorite is the Rascal-Bot. Pierre and Rascal-Bot are created by Engineers. Recipes for these are learned from Chief Engineer Jard’s Journal.
Lil’ Bling is a new potential reward from the Blingtron 4000 Gift Package. So good luck with him!
Lastly on the new pet front, our final 3 are Moon Moon who is a rare drop from the new Darkmoon Faire world boss, Moonfang. Macabre Marionette was always a temporary, non-learnable pet that disappeared once its holiday ended. Now in Patch 5.4, everyone can get their favorite musical dancing skeleton during Day of the Dead! Rotten Little Helper is a new pet from the Feast of Winter Veil.
I was REALLY pleased to see some new pet achievements in the mix. I admittedly haven’ quite finished all mine as it is, but i’m not too far off. Celestial Family is the first. (Depending how much of a challenge this achievement is, i may write a guide for it. If its cake walk i may not bother)
Criteria – Collect all of of the celestial pets.
Gains
- You shall be granted the title “the Crazy Cat Lady“
- You shall be granted the title “the Crazy Cat Man“
The majority of these cats can be obtained via trading, and 7 can be purchased from vendors for 40s – 50g.
Can Trade:
Vendor:
Alliance: Donni Anthania, Elwynn Forest 44.2, 53.2:
1. Bombay Cat Also available on the BMAH
2. Cornish Rex Cat
3. Orange Tabby Cat
4. Silver Tabby Cat
Alliance: Lil Timmy, Stormwind City:
5. White Kitten
Neutral: Dealer Rashaad, Netherstorm 43.4, 35.2:
6. Siamese Cat Also available on the BMAH
Neutral: Breanni, Dalaran 58.6, 39.6:
7. Calico Cat
Neutral: Michelle De Rum, Winterspring 59.8, 51.6:
8. Winterspring Cub
World Event: Darkmoon Faire – Lhara, Darkmoon Island 48.6, 69.8:
9. Darkmoon Cub
World Event: Hallow’s End – Dorothy, Elwynn Forest | Chub, Undercity:
10. Feline Familiar
Profession: Jewelcrafting
11. Sapphire Cub
TCG:
12. Nightsaber Cub
13. Spectral Tiger Cub
World Drop:
14. Black Tabby Cat Also available on the BMAH
Blizzard Pet Store:
15. Guardian Cub
Cannot Trade:
Vendor:
Tournament of Celestials: Master Li, Timeless Isle 34.7, 59.7:
16. Xu-Fu, Cub of Xuen
Pet Battles:
17. Cat: Arathi Highlands, Elwynn Forest, Eversong Woods, Netherstorm, Silvermoon City
18. Cheetah Cub: Northern Barrens
19. Fluxfire Feline: Gnomeregan, New Tinkertown, Dun Morogh
20. Sand Kitten: Tanaris
21. Snow Cub: Dun Morogh
Achievement: Raiding With Leashes*
22. Mr. Bigglesworth
*All pets for the achievement criteria can be traded, however Mr Bigglesworth cannot be traded.
Quest: Some Good WIll Come (Alliance | Horde)
23. Panther Cub
Blizzard Pet Store:
24. Cinder Kitten
Promotion: Battle.net World Championship Shanghai 2012
25. Spectral Cub
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Blingtron 4000 |
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Lorewalker Cho |
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Wise Mari |
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Sully “The Pickle” McLeary |
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Dr. Ion Goldbloom |
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Joachim Brenlow |
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Lucan Cordell |
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Wrathion |
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Chen Stormstout |
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Shademaster Kiryn |
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Taran Zhu |
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Ragnar Thunderbrew |
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Bryan Cross |
Its really nice to see Blizzard have added quite a lot to keep those avid pet battlers busy. I know i’m a happy bunny with all the new additions. I just need to find some time between work, the kids, and sleeping to get some of this done! But i’ll get there ^_^ And on that note, i better get started. I have the day off work, and i think I’ve been doing this for over the last hour. So its time to log into WoW and begin my adventures!
Happy pet battling guys <33
Tancake 
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