Moggin' with Tabards - Tabard of the Hand, Cloth (Sam's Transmog Contest)

Ok, yeah I know, it's been kind of dead around here recently. There's just SO much to do these days, and so little time do to it. Blogs have kind of been on the back burner as a result. 

Anywho, a couple weeks ago I found out about Samaramon's Transmog Contest and got super excited. She wants some mogs (any armor type) designed around Tabard of the Hand, the tabard that Draenei get in their starting zone from completing The Unwritten Prophecy. 

Sam is also being uber nice by accepting entries using any race, but I felt I had to use a Draenei for my entries as I'm also posting these as part of my "Moggin' with Tabards" series. I actually ended up using Euphyley's model for the first time ever. Darn hunter is always stealing the spotlight!

This entry somehow ended up being all about stripes! It started with one piece (I believe it was the leggings), and things just kind of snowballed from there. I had a hard time choosing shoulders I liked, but ultimately landed on these because I loved how the grey color looked as if it were fading right into the tabard.

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Silksand Circlet - level 40ish world drop
Gleaming-Eye Shoulderpads - Megaera, Throne of Thunder (Raid Finder)
Elegant Tunic - trash mobs in Molten Core, Blackwing Lair & Black

Gloves of Piscine Attraction - Quest reward from Odor Coater
Mindthrust Bracers - Shadowfang Keep trash drop (Normal)
Klaxxi Lash of the Seeker - purchased with valor from Ambersmith Zikk <Klaxxi Quartermaster>
Elegant Leggings - level 60ish world drop
Gnomish Casting Boots - Quest reward from Show Them Gnome Mercy!
Staff of Natural Fury - Burning Crusade dungeon/raid trash drop

See this mog on other models: Wowhead item comparison of this set

Stay tuned for my remaining entries for leather, mail & plate!

Moggin' with Tabards - Tabard of the Explorer (Cloth)

A lot of mogs out there are just plain ruined by tabards, so we keep them off. We leave them tucked away in our banks or we simply delete them. Some of these tabards may have been pretty difficult to get. Heck, you may even have a couple that are not even available in game any more. Well I think these tabards need to be shown off a bit. I believe if you have the right mog to go along with a tabard, you can not only have a really cool looking mog - you can also show that tabard off!

With that being said, this post is the first in a series of posts I plan to do that will be centered around tabards.

This mog featured below is built around the Tabard of the Explorer.

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Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Craftsman's Monocle - Engineering (185)

Arachnidian Pauldrons - level 50ish world drop

Silksand Cape - level 35 - 40 world/dungeon trash drop

Bright Armor - level 25 - 30 world/dungeon trash drop

Sterile Flesh-Handling Gloves - Ebon Blade Quartermaster Duchess Mynx, Icecrown

Laughing Skull Waistguard - Outland world/dungeon trash drop
Bright Pants - level 25 - 30 world/dungeon trash drop
Scent-Soaked Sandals - Imperial Vizier Zor'lok, Heart of Fear
Ritualistic Sickle - Mop world/dungeon trash drop
Swamplight Lantern - Quagmirran, The Slave Pens (Heroic)

See this transmog on other race models: Wowhead item comparison of this set

Some Alternative Armor Pieces (pictured above): 

Flying Tiger Goggles - Engineering (100)

Spaulders of gruesome Accomplishment - quest reward from Four Heads are Better than None (Alliance)

Spaulders of Gruesome Glory - quest reward from Four Heads are Better than None (Horde)

Umbranse's Staff - quest reward from Umbranse's Deliverance

More alternative head pieces (from left to right):

Silksand Circlet - level 40ish world/dungeon trash drop
Weather-Beaten Fishing Hat - can drop from bags obtained from fishing daily quests
Barovian Ritual Hood - Jandice Barov, Scholomance

Look like an NPC - Chief Engineer Lorthander Transmog

Ever since I first came across Chief Engineer Lorthander (a level 69 rare spawn in Netherstorm) I thought it would be so neat to have his weapon. His staff looks just like the Staff of Prehistoria - the "key" that used to be required to open the room to Ironya in Uldaman (pre-dungeon finder). Fortunately, not only is his staff model now obtainable and easy to acquire, his entire outfit can be replicated for transmog with little difficulty.

The "Real" Chief Engineer Lorthander

Mages are the only class that will be able to achieve an almost exact replication of his look due to his shoulder & robe color choice (from the mage tier 5 Tirisfal set). Other cloth wearing classes can pull off an incredibly similar look though with some alternative pieces which I've listed below. The alternative models are exactly the same, the difference is in the coloration. The non-mage armor pieces have a bit more orange, where the mage has more red.

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Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Mantle of Tirisfal - Vendors Kelara and Veynna Dawnstar in Shattrath City (Mage Tier piece)

(Alternative Shoulders for non-mages) Mantle of the Elven Kings - Trash drop from The Eye

Robes of Tirisfal - Vendors Kelara and Veynna Dawnstar in Shattrath City (Mage Tier piece)

(Alternative Chest for non-mages) Vestments of the Sea-Witch - Lady Vashj, Serpentshrine Cavern

Ritual Gloves - level 20ish world drop/dungeon trash drop

Mindstorm Wristbands - Al'ar, The Eye

Belt of Blasting - Tailoring (375)

Suspicious Slippers - from quest Back to Crazzle (Alliance only)

or Boots of the Incorrupt - Shade of Aran, Karazhan

Key to the Planes - Inscription (480)

See this transmog on other race models: Wowhead item comparison of this set

The Mrs. Chief Engineer Lorthander?

Jade (Mortal Kombat) - Alternative Mog for The Amazing Transmog Survivor Contest

This was one of the many transmogs that I rejected for the Mortal Kombat round of JD's Amazing Transmog Survivor Contest. Ultimately I figured some of the other contestants would pick this character, so I chose Scorpion instead. It turns out I was wrong though. Not only did nobody pick her, there was also another Scorpion - d'oh!

This round we needed to create a Transmog based on a character from Mortal Kombat. JD's rules were to "choose a toon and basically create a costume emulating one of the characters from in the game.  Perhaps your Goblin will put on his best Scorpion or Sub-Zero costume…perhaps your Night Elf will grab a fan and look like Princess Kitana.  The choice is yours and any character is fair game.  Speaking of which, the full list can be found here.  As is the norm, the outfit must be a proper endgame Mog."

I based this particular outfit on Jade. ~

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Venomshroud Mask - level 50ish world drop

Greenweave Mantle - level 20 - 30 world drop

Green Woolen Vest - tailoring (85)

Greenweave Gloves - level 15-25 world drop

Watcher's Cuffs - level 25 - 30 world drop

Councillor's Sash - level 50 -55 world drop

Black Mageweave Leggings - tailoring (205)

Vinerot Sandals - Razorlash, Maraudon

Darkspear Monk's Staff  - quest reward from Proving Pit (Horde)

or Digging Staff - quest reward from The Last Refugee (Alliance)

See this transmog on other race models: Wowhead item comparison of this set

Robes of the Guardian Saint

This transmog is built around the Robes of the Guardian Saint from AQ40. The idea with this set, was to try and emphasize the robe itself with as little flash from other pieces as possible.

My priest is pictured below in this mog, and it wasn't very difficult to put together. The most difficult item for me to obtain once I had the robes, was the belt - and that is only because it is purchased with honor and I had never pvp'd on her before.

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Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Lightning Infused Mantle - quest reward from Diametrically Opposed

Robes of the Guardian Saint - Fankriss the Unyielding, Temple of Ahn'Qiraj

Sages Gloves or Shimmer Gloves - level 20-30ish world drops

Runed Spell-Cuffs - purchased with honor from G'eras in Shattrath City

Ruthless Gladiator's Cord of Accuracy - purchased with honor, various vendors

Ghostweave Pants - tailoring

Arachnidian Footpads - level 50ish world drop

Book of Survival - inscription

Lordly Scepter - Outland dungeon/raid trash drop

See this transmog on other race models: Wowhead item comparison of this set 

Some alternative weapons (pictured above from left to right):

Rod of Corrosion - Shade of Eranikus, Sunken Temple

Cookie's Stirring Stick - quest reward from The Defias Kingpin (Alliance)/The Defias Kingpin (Horde)

Survivalist's Wand - quest reward from Colossal Menace

Misery's End - Anub'arak, trail of the Crusader (Heroic)

Even more alternative weapons (again, above from left to right):

Staff of Athen'a - quest reward from The Treasure of the Shen'dralar

Staff of Restraint - Sartharion, The Obsidian Sanctum

Ethereum Phase Blade with Antipodean Rod - sold by Dealer Jadyan, Netherstorm & level 20ish world drop, respectively

Kobold Sticker with Shimmering Stave - quest reward from "I TAKE Candle!" & level 25ish world drop, respectively

Mogolympics Entry - Freestyle

The eighth event of the Mogolympics was the Freestyle event. The rules of the Freestyle competition were: Build your own NPC. Could be an innkeeper, could be the Green Orc Lantern.  Doesn’t matter.

The results of the Freestyle competition can be seen here: Mogolympics Freestyle Results

I chose to make a mean, wicked witch style npc. Sure, she'll give you a delicious looking apple...but do you really think you should eat it?

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Wicked Witch's Hat - The Crone (Opera Event), Karazhan

Opulent Mantle - level 50ish world drop

Barbaric Cloth Vest - level 15-20 world drop

Purple Martial Shirt - Karandonna, vendor in Dalaran (cost 45gold)

Barbaric Cloth Gloves - level 15ish world drop

Energized Wristwraps - quest reward from Ride the Lightning, Blade's Edge Mountains

Belt of False Dignity - Grand Widow Faerlina & Gluth, Naxxramas

Kilt of Untreaded Wounds - Festergut, Icecrown Citadel

Windwalker's Footwraps - Outland's Cache, Terokkar Forest

Warp Splinter's Thorn - Warp Splinter, The Botanica

Thistlefur Branch - level 35ish world drop

See this transmog on other race models: Wowhead item comparison of this set

Mogolympics Entry - Wrestling

The fourth event of the Mogolympics was wrestling and the winners have been chosen! The wresting competition rules were: "We’re going to deviate from olympic wrestling and go to the sports entertainment aspect instead.  Using one of the “championship” belts, design your own Azerothian pro wrestler.  Think of the oversized belts, such as the Firemend Cinch seen here."

As in the previous three competitions, there was some really great entries and the commentary was very well-done. The results of the competition can be seen here: Mogolympics - Wrestling. 

My entry came in the top five, and was literally a sneeze away from the Bronze medal for this competition. This was my entry:

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Silk Headband - Tailoring

Mantle of the Locusts - Anub'Rekhan & Gluth, Naxxramas

Soulcloth Vest - Tailoring

Devout Gloves/Replica Devout Gloves - Barum, Vendor on Darkmoon Island

Bracers of the Bronze Flight - Halfus Wyrmbreaker, The Bastion of Twilight

Dreamless Belt - Tailoring

Barbaric Loincloth - level 15ish world drop

Melodious Slippers - Justice Points

See this transmog on other race models: WoWhead item comparison of this set

"RAWR!"

The Farmer Mog - Cloth

"There are only three things that can kill a farmer: lightning, rolling over in a tractor, and old age." - Bill Bryson

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Weather-Beater Fishing Hat (yes, clothies you CAN mog this) - Fishing

Resilient Mantle - Level 30ish world drop

Blue Overalls - Tailoring

Green Lumberjack Shirt - Tailoring

Pagan Mitts - Level 20ish world drop

Consortium Sash - Level 70ish Outland world drop

Foreman Pants - Drop from Gibblewilt in Dun Morogh

Willow Boots - Level 15ish world drop

Staff of Justified Sins (warlock only) - Quest reward from A Boon for the Powerful (Alliance)
Staff of the Left Hand Path (warlock only) - Quest reward from Token of Power (Horde)

See this transmog on other race models: WoWhead item comparison of this transmog

This Set with different Lumberjack Shirts & Alternate Boots (from left to right):

Yellow Lumberjack Shirt - Tailoring

Blue Lumberjack Shirt - Tailoring

Red Lumberjack Shirt - Tailoring

Wolf Fur Boots - Quest reward from Protect the Frontier (Alliance only)

Slippers of the Crescent Moon - Quest reward from Mistmantle's Revenge (Alliance only)

It seems only fitting that with the coming of Mists of Pandaria and The Tillers, that we have have a few farmer transmogs ready! ;)

Frigid Cloth

"The color of springtime is in the flowers; the color of winter is in the imagination." - Terri Guillemets

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Moonsoul Crown - Jewelcrafting

Blood-Cursed Shoulderpads - Gurtogg Bloodboil, Black Temple

Vindicator Tunic - Outland world drop

Replica Devout Gloves - Barum, Vendor on Darkmoon Island

Glacial Wrists - Tailoring

Sage's Sash - level 25-30ish world drop

Azure Silk Pants - Tailoring

Xintor's Expeditionary Boots - Various vendors in Dalaran

Hydrocane - Viscous Fallout, Gnomeregan

See this transmog on other race models: WoWhead item comparison of this set

Some alternative head gear options (from left to right):

Arcane Cover - level 50-60 world drop

Twilight Cowl - high level 30's world drop

Ultra-Spectropic Detection Goggles - Engineering

Sunburn Cloth

"The sun is but a morning star." - Henry David Thoreau

Items used in this transmog & source:

Crimson Felt Hat - Magistrate Barthilas, Stratholme

Geomancer's Spaulders - level 35-40ish world drop

Death-Speaker's Tunic - Quest reward from The Fallen Exarch

Muddied Crimson Gloves - Vendor, Tenak, Sholazar Basin

Captain Sander's Sash (Alliance) - Quest reward from Captain Sanders' Hidden Treasure

Apothecary's Waistband (Horde) - Vendor, Provisioner Vredigar, Ghostlands

Leggings of Ancient Magics - Akil'zon, Zul'Aman

Fire Striders - Balnazzar, Stratholme

Thaumaturgist Staff - level 50ish world drop

See this set on other race models: WoWhead item comparison of this set

Some alternative shoulders (from left to right):

Mantle of Doan - Arcanist Doan, Scarlet Monastery

Mantle of the Panther - Quest reward from Panther Mastery

Bloodmage Mantle - Bloodmage Thalnos, Scarlet Monestary

and of course for those who would rather wear a dress instead of pants:

Colorful Kilt - Tailoring

Sunset Cloth

“Twilight fell: The sky turned to a light, dusky purple littered with tiny silver stars.”  -J.K. Rowling

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Helm of Arcane Purity - Yrma, Vendor on Isle of Quel'Danas

Elegant Mantle - level 60ish World Drop

Elegant Tunic - level 60ish Dungeon/Raid Trash Drop

Bracers of Martyrdom - Rage Winterchill, Hyjal Summit

Gloves of the High Magus - Quest reward from News of Victory/News of Victory

Sash of the Burning Heart - Bael'Gar, Blackrock Depths

Plaguebringer's Stained Pants - Festergut, Icecrown Citadel

Light-Woven Slippers - Darkweaver Syth, Sethekk Halls

The Soulblade - Kel'Thuzad, Naxxramas

Orb of the First Satyrs - Peroth'arn, Well of Eternity

See this set on other race models: WoWhead item comparison of this set

Head (from above picture): Elegant Circlet - level 60ish World Drop

Staves (from left to right in pic):

Shadow Wing Focus Staff - Ebonroc, Firemaw & Flamegor, Blackwing Lair
Bloodfire Greatstaff - Aeonus, The Black Morass
Staff of Sinister Claws - Herald Volazj

Don't like the dress look? Ok, here are some pants for ya!

Soul Breath Leggings - Heart of Wind, Throne of Four Winds