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World of Warcraft offers a variety of mounts for the different races of Azeroth.
Humans, for example, generally ride horses, and Orcs tend to favor their trusted
wolf mounts. A mount is a special type of permanent pet that a player can own.
Using one requires the riding talent, and with extensive training, riding
specialists will be able to use mounts not generally available to their
particular race.
More than mere status symbols, mounts allow players to travel over land more
quickly than on foot. When a player is mounted, he or she has full control over
the mount. To avoid exploiting monsters, players cannot attack while mounted.
Also, monsters are unable to attack mounts. Instead, when a player is mounted,
all attacks and damage are directed at the player and not at the mount. If a
player dies while on a mount, the mount will "unsummon" and be available for
"resummoning" once the player reenters the world of the living.
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An Undead Warlock rides from the gates of
the Undercity on his Nightmare steed
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Mount Highlights:
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Owning a mount is an impressive accomplishment in the game (not to mention the fact that it makes you look cool).
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The mounts for each race can differ in appearance. For instance, wolves' fur can be gray, white, black, or other colors.
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Your mount automatically "unsummons" when you go indoors, and can be resummoned when you go outdoors again.
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Modified emotes are available for when you're on a mount.
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Some quests are related to mounts. |
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Mounts have other benefits yet to be revealed...
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The strong bond between the humans of Azeroth and their warhorses has existed for
generations. However, since the fall of Lordaeron, only select varieties
continue to be bred throughout Alliance-controlled lands. Most prized among
these are the stately Evendales of Elwynn Forest, renowned for their loyalty and
even tempers. These horses command a hefty sum, but they reward their owners
with steadiness and speed.
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What business does a Night Elf, a Human and a Dwarf
have in Duskwood? Speak quickly!
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Before they were domesticated by the Sentinel Army and trained as mounts,
Kalimdor's savage nightsaber panthers were considered to be among the
continent's most vicious inhabitants. While many of these grand predatory beasts
still prowl the dusky shores and forests of the night elves' homeland, the
finest pedigrees of the species, recognized by their superior swiftness and
agility, now serve a more practical purpose for those skilled enough to ride
them.
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Distinguished by their shaggy coats and massive horns, Barak Tor'ol mountain rams
are simple yet proud animals whose fearlessness is matched only by that of their
dwarven masters. While these good-natured animals lack ferocity, they compensate
with uncommon durability and strength. The thickness of their fur helps them
withstand the biting winds of Khaz Modan and the sharp claws of the mountain
beasts that populate the region.
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Wolves are indigenous to many parts of Azeroth. They live on every known
continent and have a wide variety of subspecies and social habits. Although most
are hostile toward anyone who trespasses on their territories, a few unique dire
wolf packs have befriended the Horde in recent years. These cunning and
ferocious creatures have found an especially welcome home among the orcs, who
admire their endurance and keen survival instincts.
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A Horde of Orc ride out to battle on Wolf-back
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Too large and heavy to be adequately supported by anything that walks on four
legs, tauren benefit from a natural ability called plains running, which lets
them travel at great velocities for brief periods of time. Moving across land on
foot at such speeds would exhaust any normal being, but in addition to their
courage and honor, tauren are also known for their tremendous stamina.
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