What are some notable Warcraft landmarks?

Although much of Azeroth and Outland are built on previous computer games, some of the more interesting in-game landmarks are new -- or come from other sources. Here are a few.

Ahab Wheathoof, a World of Warcraft character created by young cancer patient Ezra Chatterton
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Ahab Wheathoof, the Old Rancher, is the creation of 10-year-old cancer patient Ezra Chatterton. The Make-a-Wish Foundation teamed up with Blizzard to allow Chatterton to make a trip to Blizzard headquarters [source: OC Register]. Ezra passed away on October 20, 2008.

The Shrine of the Fallen Warrior memorial in World of Warcraft
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The Shrine of the Fallen Warrior in the Barrens is a monument to Michel Koiter, a Blizzard artist who passed away during the game's development [source: Sons of the Storm].

Adam Eternum, Battle-Tiger and Oric Coe in World of Warcraft
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Adam Eternum, Battle-Tiger and Oric Coe, also known as He-Man, Battle Cat and Orko.

Pagle s Point, Zul Gurub, World of Warcraft
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Pagle's Point inside the temple of Zul'Gurub is home to a battered tackle box, a giant hydra and continuously re-spawning jugs of Darkmoon Special Reserve.

Challe s Home for Little Tykes
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Challe's Home for Little Tykes is in northern Nagrand. There are children and babies there,
but their purpose is not yet clear.

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