Warcraft Less Traveled : A World Of Warcraft Podcast

Episode #43 Timecapsule: A journey into the original Old Ironforge subzone is an unforgettable experience. The large, circular cavern contains a majestic, purple-jeweled ceiling… its crystals glowing and pulsing from an unknown source. Beautifully carved stone bridges and natural gray pathways span the lava-filled cave floor. A high platform in the center of the Old […]

Episode #42 Timecapsule: Old Ironforge is one of the most mysterious ‘closed’ sub-zones in the world of Azeroth. Although never officially part of the playable game of WoW, Old Ironforge was released in the ‘vanilla’ game world in 2004. Through the years, the hidden cavern of Old Ironforge has been the target for many curious […]

Episode #41 Timecapsule: In the earliest days of WoW, a fiery NPC named Mountaineer Pebblebitty @(18,84) used to start explorers down the road to discovering a prized shortcut through the southern Loch Modan mountains. This long forgotten quest chain allowed explorers the chance to battle an elite thunder lizard named Margol the Rager. Only after […]

Episode #40 Timecapsule: Found in the zone of Westfall, a rare treasure map can lead an eager explorer on a quest to find Captain Sander’s buried treasure chest. For many, the Captain Sander’s Shirt is the ultimate swashbuckling prize found at the end of this entertaining quest chain. [ Direct MP3 Download ] [ iTunes […]

Episode #39 Timecapsule: Alicia’s Poem is another hidden quest that pays tribute to the memory of a real-life player, Dak Krause. Designed in his honor, this poem is based on ‘Do not stand at my grave and weep’, written by Mary Elizabeth Frye. During Valentines week, no time is better for visiting Alicia in Stormwind […]

Episode #38 Timecapsule: Netherstorm hides a secret. Floating off the southern land mass, in the crumbling wastes, a glowing blue shrine beckons investigation. The Shrine of Nova Terra (at coordinates 41, 82) is a final Blizzard tribute to the game that never was – Starcraft:Ghost. Not only is this WoW secret area a reference to […]

Episode #37 Timecapsule: Hidden in a shallow alcove on the southern cliff of Hellfire Peninsula, a solitary skeleton can be found holding a Jar of Ashes. This ornate jar (found at coordinates 45, 87), contains a detailed note etches on its surface. Are these ashes a lonely in-game memorial to a former Blizzard employee, Tseric? […]

Episode #36 Timecapsule: High up in a secluded mountain plateau of northwestern Mulgore, the ordinary critters of Azeroth have gone to war with one another. With a little patience, explorers have the opportunity to witness this very bizarre scene for themselves. Regular critters mutate in size, equip battle gear, and attack each other. When this […]

Episode #35 Timecapsule: Earning the mysterious Reins of the Grey Camel Mount is a monumental feat for all Azeroth explorers. This elusive riding mount can only be obtained by finding one of Uldum’s Mysterious Camel Figurines, teleporting to the secret Steam Pools sub-zone, and defeating a WoW World mini-boss, named Dormus the Camel Hoarder. With […]

Episode #34 Timecapsule: Below the Maw of the Void, the massive whirlpool in the Darkshore zone, an explorer can discover a hidden cave. Within the secret cave, a solitary demon hunter provides players an opportunity to earn a lesser known achievement, “Ghosts in the Dark”. [ Direct MP3 Download ] [ iTunes Feed ] [ […]

Episode #33 Timecapsule: High above the Elwynn Forest Waterfalls, explorers of less traveled Azeroth can find a solitary cabin, a mysterious gnome Agee Tyler, and an ordinary flock of sheep. But all is not as it seems! One sheep – named Tekton - is not only mechanical, but hides an explosive secret if attacked. This […]

Episode #32 Timecapsule: Hidden treasures abound since the Shattering of Azeroth! The new Archaeology profession lends the opportunity for lucky explorers to discover a rare Fossilized Raptor Mount. Patient fishing anglers are also given the chance to hook two forgotten treasures – Tome of Polymorph:Turtle and the extremely rare one-handed weapon called the ‘Shatterscale Mightfish’. […]

Episode #31 Timecapsule: A deeper look inside the mysterious Karazhan Crypt. Exploration of the eerie catacombs beneath Deadwind Pass will bring explorers into six forgotten areas: The Upside Down Sinners Room, Well of the Forgotten, Paupers Walk, Slough of Despair, Pit of Criminals, and Tome of Unrepentant. Part 2 of 2. [ Direct MP3 Download […]

Episode #30 Timecapsule: A horrifying crypt lies hidden beneath the Morgans Plot graveyard near the Karazhan Tower. Few players have ever witnessed the six different sections of these forgotten underground chambers. The true purpose of this Karazhan Crypt is a complete mystery, yet speculation lingers on as explorers discover its haunted zones… including the Upside-Down […]

Episode #29 Timecapsule: Before the Cataclysm, where will you spend your final moments? A lofty and beautiful spot in Stranglethorn Vale may provide the perfect answer. [ Direct MP3 Download ] [ iTunes Feed ] [ Subscribe to the RSS Feed! ]

Episode #28 Timecapsule: Trapped in a natural harbor on the Arathi coast, a crew of Blackwater Raider pirates have found themselves shipwrecked! This hidden location is well designed and will reward the explorer with a small set of quests to assist the water-logged pirates. Without a guarantee that this crew will exist after the Cataclysm, […]

Episode #27 Timecapsule: Tucked into the rust-colored mountains of the Badlands zone is a mysterious crypt that shelters a skeleton king and stone throne. Curious explorers will need to find a natural, unmarked trail up through the hills to discover this out-of-game reference to the story of Conan the Barbarian. [ Direct MP3 Download ] […]

Episode #26 Timecapsule: Beggar’s Haunt is one of Azeroth’s best kept mysteries. This location is hidden in the hills of northeastern Duskwood – complete with unmarked tombstone, waterfall, pond, giant statues, stone archways, and solitary Horde outpost tower. The exact purpose and lore behind this eerie destination remains a puzzle to all explorers of less […]

Episode #25 Timecapsule: Tucked into the southern edge of the Wetlands zone, a secret farm is tended by dwarven farmers. The farm and surrounding plateau can only be accessed by descending the mountain up from Dun Morogh’s Ironforge Airport. The landscape comes complete with ram stable, icy waterfall (with skeleton behind), roaming farm animals, Ironforge […]

Episode #24 Timecapsule: Alcaz Island is a forgotten destination that hides the still-dangerous raid boss, Doctor Weavil. The Doctor was once feared as a 25-person raid encounter introduced as part of the Scepter of the Shifting Sands quest chain. Doctor Weavil, along with his mysterious Flying Machine, vanishes from Alcaz Island with Cataclysm. All explorers […]