Lorewalking Official Preview - Xal'atath, Ethereals & The Lich King

Lorewalking Official Preview – Xal’atath, Ethereals & The Lich King

11.1.7 - Legacy of Arathor

Last Updated:June 12, 2025

Blizzard has posted a first look at Lorewalking, a narrative-focused feature coming in Patch 11.1.7. Players level 10 and above can team up with Lorewalker Cho to experience iconic lore moments featuring Xal'atath, the Ethereals, and the Lich King.

New Quest: Lorewalking

A pandaren sitting on a bench facing the viewerwith books stacked nearby — **Lorewalker Cho in Dornogal**

a pandaren sitting on a bench facing away toward a pond with a stack of books next to him — **Lorewalker Cho in Stormwind**

A pandaren sitting on a bench looking toward the flight towers — **Lorewalker Cho in Orgrimmar**

Players who are eligible to begin a Lorewalking journey will receive a new quest— Lorewalking— where you’ll be sent to find Lorewalker Cho. His location will be marked as “Lorewalking” on the map with a small open book icon.

“Are you curious about your world’s history? Would you like to learn more?

Lorewalker Cho has been traveling and gathering stories of important events and figures across Azeroth and beyond. If you pay him a visit in your capital city, he will gladly share a tale of the past with you!

Or perhaps more than one tale. He does very much enjoy conversation!

Tell him Assistant Lali sent you.”

An armored character looking down at an icy pedestal with characters gathered on it

Storylines

Speaking with Lorewalker Cho will open a new selection screen where you can choose which of the three storylines you’d like to experience.

Xal’atath: Xal’atath, the Harbinger, was once known as the Blade of the Black Empire. Her history is a well-kept secret. But her words and deeds have affected so many that she is impossible to ignore. Her story must be told.
Ethereals: Mysterious and elusive, the ethereals that have traveled our world speak little of their history. Yet there is much to be learned from the few things they do choose to share. . .
The Lich King: Arthas Menethil. It is said that when he was born, the very forests of Lordaeron whispered his name. But did the forests of his youth know what he would eventually grow to become?

Rewards

Heavily armored character figure as the Lich King — **Royal Visage Toy**

Character wrapped in energy and strips of fabric — **K'aresh Memory Crystal Toy**

Each quest series provides additional rewards beyond gold and experience for completing them including:

Echo of the Xal'atath, Blade of the Black Empire: Call upon your memory of Xal’atath. Her voice will occasionally echo with glee when you kill a foe.
K'aresh Memory Crystal: Take on the appearance of a K’areshi.
Royal Visage: Remember the tale of Arthas Menethil. You take on his visage. “Prince… or King?”

Ask a Question

Human female in armor looking at a stone bridge leading to a castle

Human female in armor sitting next to a pandaren on a bench looking there is a UI showing story prompts

Lorewalker Cho will be your guide through the stories he has to share with you and is available to you whenever you would like to learn more about key elements of the story by clicking the Ask a Question button in the Lorewalking UI just below the minimap. You can also exit the story at any time by clicking on the X in the UI.

You can repeat these experiences as many times as you like. Please note, that while Lorewalking, you won’t be able to undertake or progress through any other quests outside of Lorewalking. However, you can pause Lorewalking and return to it at any time to continue your journey through the story. If you start a different Lorewalking story without having finished the first, all progress will be reset.

Written by: Night

Reviewed by: Rycn