Exploring Azeroth: Kalimdor

For the book on the Eastern Kingdoms, see World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms.

World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: Kalimdor
Author(s)	Sean Copeland
Pages	144
Publisher(s)	Blizzard Entertainment
Publication date	December 7, 2021
Format(s)	Hardcover, Digital
Retail price	US: $20.99 UK: £19.99
ISBN 10	1950366618
ISBN 13	978-1950366613

World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: Kalimdor is an official Warcraft book by Sean Copeland presenting information on Kalimdor.

Description

By fang and feather, explore the vibrant lands of Kalimdor!

Join famed hunter Rexxar, his animal companions, and Horde Ambassador Zekhan as they make the perilous journey across the lush and vivid reaches of Kalimdor to learn the secrets of the realm. Leave no stone unturned and no tracks unfollowed as Rexxar and Zekhan reveal lore, insights, equipment, and breathtaking landscapes from the ramparts of Orgrimmar to the golden plains of Mulgore to the wilds of Un’Goro Crater―and share one final kindness with a friend along the way. Featuring stunning, immersive artwork and new insights crafted by Blizzard’s own loremaster, Sean Copeland, Exploring Azeroth: Kalimdor is your next step in a remarkable journey across Azeroth.

Characters

Narrators

•  Rexxar
•  Zekhan

Appearances and mentions

•  Aessina
•  Aku'mai
•  Akunda
•  Ankha
•  Ban'thalos
•  Twilight Lord Bathiel
•  Blackmoss the Fetid
•  Baine Bloodhoof
•  Cairne Bloodhoof
•  Bwonsamdi
•  Sahi Cloudsinger
•  Kilrogg Deadeye
•  Denalan
•  E'ira
•  Elune
•  Monte Gazlowe
•  Githyiss the Vile
•  Jez Goodgrub
•  Grommash Hellscream
•  Guardian of the Deep
•  Hauteur
•  Hekazi
•  Hir'eek
•  Huffer
•  Huntress Jalin
•  K'yal
•  Kea'ton
•  Keep Watcher Kerry
•  Kurinnaxx
•  M'iri
•  Malorne
•  Magria
•  Misha
•  Farseer Nobundo
•  O'ros
•  Ohseso
•  Onu
•  High General Rakeesh
•  Rokhan
•  Varok Saurfang
•  Malynea Skyreaver
•  Malfurion Stormrage
•  Spirit
•  Sulaa
•  Temper
•  Lor'themar Theron
•  Thrall
•  Hesuwa Thunderhorn
•  Torga
•  Emperor Vek'lor
•  Emperor Vek'nilash
•  Velen
•  Tyrande Whisperwind
•  Xavius
•  Ya'rika
•  Zen'tabra

Retcons and inconsistencies

Given the fact that the entries are written from Zekhan's point of view, these could, theoretically, be considered as in-universe mistakes instead of retcons.

Mistakes

• It is mentioned that Rexxar followed Grommash Hellscream in the Second War. However, Grommash didn't participate in the Second War, but he led the invasion of the Blasted Lands during the events of the Invasion of Draenor, two years after the Second War.
• The book mentions that the Burning Legion used the Dark Portal to invade Azeroth during the War of the Ancients. It was, however, an unnamed portal made from the corrupted Well of Eternity that allowed the Legion to enter.
  • It also mentions it was a thousand years ago, but the Legion's invasion was ten thousand years ago.
  • Calling the Well of Eternity portal a "Dark Portal" was only ever used once before.

Inconsistencies

• Gazlowe is portrayed somewhat out of character, as he writes in a letter that he "owns the recipient, their Steamwheedle boss, their Bilgewater cronies, and their shoes", that he "goes wherever he wants on his property", and he concludes that the recipient expect the bill for his time. This stands in contrast with Gazlowe's previous depictions such as in Battle for Azeroth where he cares about his team in the Mechagon introduction
  • It is also the first instance of using the title "Trade Lord", instead of the usual "Trade Prince" that is used.
• The books say that today the Great Gate of Mulgore protects the tauren tribes from the quilboar and the Alliance's many needling strikes. After the Fourth War, there is an armistice between the two factions with no further battles, so the Alliance should no longer be attacking the Horde.
• Zekhan says that there were no Horde survivors in the Taurajo attack. In the game (and reconfirmed in Jaina Proudmoore: Tides of War), there were survivors who fled to nearby Horde settlements.

Trivia

• The book reveals Gazlowe's first name to be Monte, 18 years since the character was first introduced in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.
• Zekhan mentions that Sahi Cloudsinger is no longer accepting new students, which might be a reference to her (and the other class trainers in Orgrimmar and Stormwind) losing their titles and quests in favor of the new class hubs in Shadowlands.
• Its original planned release date was October 15, 2021 but later pushed for October 19 and again for December 7.
  • The hardcover version has since been pulled, with Amazon stating a release of January 25, 2022.
• After its release, the book has received a great deal of criticism, specifically for reinforcing negative, harmful, and racial stereotypes in its handling of Horde races and characters.

Gallery

Excerpts

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External links

Amazon