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World of Warcraft: A Beginner's Guide

What are some notable Warcraft landmarks?

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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.

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].
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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.
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  • Blizzard. "World of Warcraft." 2004.
  • Blizzard. "World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade." 2007.
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