A Taste of Pandaria

You might still be confused about many parts of this book. Regarding the story's background and adventures, I believe I can provide some information that might give you a clearer concept and familiarize you with the upcoming new plot. Of course, the following content will inevitably contain many spoilers. However, I will try my best to use simple descriptions with hints and avoid the key points, so please rest assured.

Part One: The Mogu Era

Q: The Mogu Empire was overthrown by a group of unarmed, chubby pandas. It's hard to believe. Why was their empire overthrown?

A: The Mogu Empire was designed based on the Qin Dynasty in Chinese history. They grew powerful on the foundation of enslaving other weaker races. These enslaved races were the true lifeblood of the entire empire. When all the slaves revolted, even the strongest empire couldn't cope, as it was equivalent to the "roots" of a nation no longer supporting it.

The one who led the people's uprising was a Pandaren named Kang. However, he didn't rely solely on his own people. He used many diplomatic means, contacted various races, and set up many schemes and traps to defeat the Mogu Empire, which was in internal turmoil, in one fell swoop. I won't go into too much detail here about Kang, the founding story of the Pandaren, his motivations and sacrifices for the uprising, or his final outcome. More exciting details and touching content will be available next week.

Part Two: Pandaren Surnames

Q: Why do Pandaren surnames have such a strong Eastern flavor? This is clearly a Western fantasy novel. Is this the author's naming flaw?

A: In terms of naming, I strictly followed World of Warcraft. Here are the names of all the Pandaren on the Timeless Isle in World of Warcraft. You can take a quick look.

Western Style: 14 people

Jina Mudclaw, Dina Mudclaw, Miki Windbloom, Eli, Brewmaster Buff

Oriana

Golden Iron Brewmaster Sam

Arya Prophet

Innkeeper Swan Qianshuo Ke Aila Mistweaver Ellie Brewmaster Blanche Ash Flying Fish Longclaw

Chinese Style: 40 people

Emperor Shaohao

Stable Master Zuyin

Sentinel Jianfu

Sentinel Laofeng

Sentinel Yaoku

Sentinel Dongdao

Jialu Jingspring

Captain Hu'an

Wanderer Zhou Zhuo

"Big Belly" Old Feng

Sky Tamer Zhenluo

Smiling Yu'er

Guardian A Yi

Old Master Gao

Iron Belly Chen

Lili

Chen Stormstout

Han Stormstout

Dan Stormstout

Brewmaster Qianni

Brewmaster Quzi

Lingyun, Disciple of Liuchi

Fushou Zhiji

Craftsman Guo Wan

Tao Shi

Eagle Eye Master Qin Rong

Haohan Mudclaw

Resin Master Wu Mu

Wine Merchant Guard Wu Long

Mistweaver Gu Yan

Farmer Old Yu

Blue Cover

Master Xueliu

Moku

Bear Banxin

Lin Rouzhang

Old Farmer Fang

Farmer Mountain Palm

Jia Ling

A Ji

From the data above, everyone can clearly see that Chinese-style names occupy 70%. In other words, purely Chinese-style names are not a negative point, because this book follows the game.

Part Three: The Elf Empire

Q: Is there anything to say about the Elf Empire?

A: According to the Warcraft Chronicles, during Queen Azshara's reign, the Elf Empire's territory occupied nearly 70% of Azeroth. The Elf Empire's domain extended almost to Pandaria, so it is not impossible for Elves to appear in Pandaria. Additionally, recently more than one reader has reacted that High Elves are very ugly. I need to explain this. In the game, currently, the purest Night Elves we see are Queen Azshara. On the Azsuna "Prince Faraodis" questline, the Queen's projection can be seen. From the Queen's projection, Queen Azshara is not ugly, nor were the ancient Night Elves ugly. Regarding purple skin, the current Warchief of the Horde, Sylvanas, has purple skin, but her popularity within the Horde faction is absolutely number one, unmatched. Would Horde players say Sylvanas is ugly? In my opinion, in the era before The Sundering, Night Elves with purple or blue skin also conformed to popular aesthetics.