Fired Up!

Nope, not dead. Just busy. Still mogging though! Here's my latest~

The good folks over at OpenRaid are holding their annual Transmog Competition right now. They've got some fun new categories/themes this year, including a "Fired Up" category which I jumped right into.

The theme requirements: "Your theme is from Firelands/Molten Core/etc and involves a fiery look and screenshot location."

My submission for the contest was built around my shaman's transmog that she's been using for the last few years. This mog was originally put together to match the Tabard of the Achiever. Her mog used so much red that I didn't have to change out too many pieces. Heck, I probably didn't need to switch out any at all, but this was a fun way for me to liven up my mog. Plus, I LOVE the conquest point shoulders. They also fit the theme perfectly, as they basically look like molten lava breaking out of the earth's crust.

Most of the pieces were fairy easy to get, coming out of low level raids or off the auction house. Unfortunately the pants and gloves are no longer obtainable though and there are no identical look-alikes in game. :( There are however, a lot of nice red gloves and pants to choose from that will match perfectly for anyone looking to create a similar set. Any of the Bloodlust pieces are the first that come to mind.

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

 

Stylin' Crimson Hat - Leatherworking (350)

Primal Gladiator's Ringmail Spaulders - PVP, Ashran/Stormshield Vendors 

Stormcaller's Hauberk - From AQ40 quest: Stormcaller's Hauberk

Gauntlets of Divinity - Originally from Scarlet Monastery (no longer obtainable)

Scarlet Belt - Originally from Scarlet Monastery (now extremely low drop from Big Crate of Salvage)

Scarlet Leggings - Originally from Scarlet Monastery (no longer obtainable)

Mercurial Greaves - Vanilla raid trash drop/high level 50's world drop

Syphon of the Nathrezim - Supremus, Black Temple

Drillborer Disk - Garr, Molten Core

 

Here is my screenshot submission for the contest below. I chose Firelands for my location. It's all about the sky there! <3



Update: This mog placed 2nd in the "Fired Up!" theme. Woot! Winner list and mogs here: OpenRaid Transmog Competition Winners

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

This was my third entry for Sam's Transmog Contest, which was to design a transmog to go with Tabard of the Hand.

This particular mog could be worn by both shaman and hunters. Hunters would obviously need to switch out the mace & off-hand for a bow or gun, but otherwise all pieces can be obtained and worn by both classes.

When I was putting this mog together, I used the same color blending method as I did with my Leather entry, with one difference. For the leather transmog I used shades of orange that were a lot lighter and closer to the colors actually used in the tabard. For this one I went for a much brighter and dramatic fade, again with darker shades starting at the bottom and gradually getting lighter as you move up the set. I was ultimately happier with how the leather mog came out, but I am still quite fond of this one too.

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Fiery Beholder Eye - Collidus the Warp-Watcher, Shadowmoon Valley

Lord's Pauldrons - most commonly dropped off of level 50ish rares

Mutant Scale Breastplate - Mutanus the Devourer, Wailing Caverns

Edgemaster's Handguards - level 50ish world drop

Fetters of Death - Gara'jal the Spiritbinder, Mogu'shan Vaults

Orcish War Leggings - Blacksmithing (230)

Mercurial Greaves - Vanilla raid trash drop/high level 50's world drop

Fool's Bane - Terestian Illhoof, Karazhan

Dungeoneering Guide - Inscription (510)

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

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?

Mogolympics Entry - Fencing

The seventh event of the Mogolympics was the fencing competition. The rules of this event were: Time for swordplay. Build your best outfit around the 1h sword of your choice.

The results of this event can be seen here: En Garde! A Compendium of Fencing and...RESULTS!

I chose to design my mog around the 1h sword Blazeguard, which I believe is an absolutely gorgeous model.

 Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Crimson Beholder Eye - Collidus the Warp-Watcher, rare spawn in Shadowmoon Valley

Pauldrons of Roaring Flame - Cache of the Fire Lord, Firelands

Conqueror's Breastplate - Outland dungeon/raid trash drop

Flameguard Gauntlets - Garr, Magmadar, Golemagg the Incinerator & Baron Geddon, Molten Core

Belt of the Fallen Emperor - Emperor Vek'nilash, Temple of Ahn'Qiraj

Legplates of Blazing Light - Battleguard Sartura, Temple of Ahn'Qiraj

Lavawalker Greaves - Maleki the Pallid, Stratholme

Blazeguard - Blacksmithing

Dawnforged Defender - Eldara Dawnrunner, vendor on Isle of Quel'Danas (Exalted with Shattered Sun Offensive)

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

Mogolympics Entry - Hammer Throw

The second Mogolympics competition was the Hammer Throw. The rules of this competition: Build an outfit around your favourite two-handed hammer.

Results of this competition can be seen right on JD's blog here: Mogolympics - Hammer Throw Live! There were some absolutely phenomenal entries, and the contest was very close. (Again, not envious of the poor judges...) I was ecstatic to find out that my entry actually won the gold for this competition. :)

 This was my entry:

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Crown of Empowered Fate - Essence of Anger, Black Temple

Spaulders of Manifold Eyes - Beth'tilac, Firelands

Hyperion Armor - level 60 raid trash drop (Molten Core, Blackwing Lair)

Flickering Handguards - Baleroc, Firelands

Bracers of the Fiery Path - Majordomo Staghelm, Firelands

Acherus Knight's Girdle - Quartermaster Ozorg, Eastern Plaguelands (available to dk's only)

Lavacrest Leggings - Beal'Gar, Blackrock Depths

Molten Tantrum Boots - Magmaw, Blackwing Descent

Herald of Woe - Flamegor, Blackwing Lair

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

Also, for those not lucky enough to be death knights - here are a couple of alternative belt options:

Belt on the left: Thorium Belt - Blacksmithing

& on the right: Hyperion Girdle - level 60ish world drop

Woot!!

Mogolympics Entry - Cycling

For anyone in the dark, JD of Amateur Azerothian is hosting a fun transmog contest called the Transmogolympics. The first two competition event results are in, and the entrants are now free to post their outfits if they choose. (I represented Undercity in this competition. My flagbearer can be seen on my other blog here: Mogolympics, Representin' Undercity.)

The first competition was the Cycling event. The rules: Build a biker outfit to compliment the Chopper.  It must be either Leather or Mail.

Results of this competition can be seen on Tome of the Ancients' blog here: Mogolympics Results Round One - Cycling. There were some great outfits that people put together, and quite a few of them! I don't envy the judges one bit.

So without further adieu, this was my entry:

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Warp-Raider's Eyepatch - Quest reward from It's a Fel Reaver, But with Heart

Brood-Killer Shoulderguard - Quest reward from Brood of Seldarria

Demonic-Cured Tunic - drop from Mekthorg the Wild, rare spawn in Hellfire Peninsula

Bonefingers - Amnennar the Coldbringer, Razonfen Downs

Windrager's Coils - drop from Vakkiz the Windrager, Terokkar Forest

Bandit Cinch - level 20ish dungeon trash/rare spawn drop

Vindicator's Leather Chaps - Quest reward from Matis the Cruel

Bandit Boots - level 20ish dungeon trash/rare spawn drop

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

Vroom vroom!

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

Sunburn Leather

"The sun never gets tired of rising but sometimes a person gets tired of being under the sun." - Simone Schwarz-Bart

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Adventurer's Bandana - level 60 raid trash drop (Molten Core, BWL)
Mantle of Shadowy Embrace - Keli'dan the Breaker, the Blood Furnace
Feral Harness - level 20ish world drop
Bracers of Finesse - Watchkeeper Gargolmar, Hellfire Ramparts
Feral Gloves - level 20ish world drop
Shifting Sash of Midnight - Reinforced Fel Iron Chest, Hellfire Ramparts
Saber Leggings - Vendor bought, Arathi, Hillsbrad, Dustwallow & Wetlands
Black Featherlight Boots - Kaz'rogal, Hyjal Summit
Merciless Gladiator's Shanker - Vendor, Kezzik the Striker, Netherstorm

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

Some alternative head options (from left to right):

SI:7 Special Issue Facemask - (rogue only) quest reward from The Dark Iron Army
Sunroc Mask - Outland world drop
Cursed Vision of Sargeras - Illidan Stormrage, Black Temple
Scout's Hood - Quest reward from Saving the Sporeloks

Sunburn Mail

“Neither the sun nor death can be looked at steadily.”  -François de La Rochefoucauld

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Crown of Destruction - Ragnaros, Molten Core

Ravager's Mantle - mid level 40's World Drop

Energized Chestplate - Alzzin the Wildshaper, Dire Maul East

Engraved Gauntlets - mid-high level 50's World Drop

Engraved Girdle - mid-high level 50's World Drop

Masterwork Legplates - level 60 raid trash drop (Molten Core, BWL)

Bloodlust Boots - mid level 50's World Drop

Hellreaver - Reinforced Fel Iron Chest, Hellfire Ramparts

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

Bows used & Source (from left to right in above picture):

Sunfury Bow of the Phoenix - Prince Malchezaar, Karazhan

Emberhawk Crossbow - Wrath-Scryer Soccothrates, The Arcatraz

Merciless Gladiator's Crossbow - Vendor, Kezzik the Striker in Netherstorm

and something a bit more shamany...

Flickering Shoulders - Beth'tilac, Firelands
Gauntlets of Divinity - Scarlet Commander Mograine, Scarlet Monestary Cathedral
Gatekeeper's Embrace - Baleroc, Firelands
Syphon of the Nathrezim - Supremus, Black Temple
Drillborer Disk - Garr, Molten Core

With a few different shoulder options:

Craterflame Spaulders - Alysrazor, Firelands

Masterwork Pauldrons - level 60 raid trash drop (Molten Core, BWL)

Ravager's Mantle - mid level 40's World Drop

Sunburn Plate

“Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't going away.”  -Elvis Presley

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades - Engineering

Pauldrons of Swift Retribution - Nexus-Prince Shaffar, Mana-Tombs

Breastplate of Righteous Fury - Quagmirran, The Slave Pens

The Hands of Fate - Quest reward, The Cipher of Damnation - The Third Fragment Recovered

Girdle of Gallantry - Ghaz'an, The Underbog

Bloodforged Legplates - high level 40's world drop (ie - Tanaris, Winterspring, etc)

Ornate Boots of the Sanctified - Ambassador Hellmaw, Shadow Labyrinth

Tidebreaker Trident - Ahlurglgr, Clam Vendor in Borean Tundra

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

Some alternative weapons (from left to right in above picture):

Gutrender - Used to drop off of Mosh'Ogg Warmonger in STV. If your SUPER lucky perhaps you will find in on the auction house

Fel Iron Greatsword - Blacksmithing

Hammer of Ji'zhi - The Prophet Skeram, Temple of Ahm'Qiraj

Felsteel Longblade - Blacksmithing, recipe is a rare Outland world/dungeon trash drop 

Some alternative helms (because not everyone is awesome enough to be an engineer):

Helm of Infinite Visions - Quest Reward, Mission: Gateways Murketh and Shaadraz (Horde) & Mission: The Murketh and Shaadraz Gateways (Alliance)

Ruby Helm of the Just - Keli'dan the Breaker, The Blood Furnace

Crimson Beholder Eye - Collidus the Warp-Watcher, rare spawn in Shadowmoon Valley

Overlord's Crown - level 50ish world drop

No plate set is complete without a shield!

Kingdom's Heart - Atramedes, Blackwing Descent

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

Sunset Leather

“There's a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they're absolutely free. Don't miss so many of them.” - Jo Walton

Sunset Leather - Rogue

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Bonechewer Skincloak - Trash, Hellfire Ramparts & World Drop Hellfire Peninsula

Boran's Shoulderguards - quest reward from Return the Statuette (Alliance)

Spaulders of the Hero - quest reward from Heroes of the Horde! (Horde)

Lionfur Armor - Drops off of The Rake, level 9 rare spawn in Mulgore

Barbaric Gloves - Leatherworking

Molten Belt - Leatherworking, pattern purchased from Lokhtos Darkbargainer, BRD

Volcanic Leggings - Leatherworking

Wolf Rider's Boots - level 40ish World Drop

Gutgore Ripper - Garr, Molten Core

See this set on other race models: WoWhead Item Comparison of this set

Some alternative weapons:

Torturing Poker - Interrogator Vishas, Scarlet Monestary

 

Firesoul - Flame Leviathan, Ulduar

Teebu's Blazing Longsword - Vanilla raid trash drop

Sunset Leather - Druid

Unwavering Stare - Auriaya, Ulduar

Boran's Shoulderguards - quest reward from Return the Statuette (Alliance)

Spaulders of the Hero - quest reward from Heroes of the Horde! (Horde)

Lionfur Armor - Drops off of The Rake, level 9 rare spawn in Mulgore

Barbaric Gloves - Leatherworking

Molten Belt - Leatherworking, pattern purchased from Lokhtos Darkbargainer, BRD

Volcanic Leggings - Leatherworking

Wolf Rider's Boots - level 40ish World Drop

Ko'gun, Hammer of the Firelord - Cache of the Firelord, Firelands

Dungeoneering Guide - Inscription

WoWhead item comparison of this set

Alternative weapons:

Gnarled Ash Staff - level 30ish World Drop

Staff of Trickery - Cyanigosa, Violet Hold

Sunset Mail

"When the sun has set, no candle can replace it." - George R.R. Martin

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Fiery Beholder Eye - Collidus the Warp-Watcher, rare spawn in Shadowmoon Valley

Mantle of the Desert's Fury - Princess Yauj, Temple of Ahn'Qiraj

Sparkleshell Breastplate - lvl 40ish World Drop

Khan's Gloves - mid-level 40's World Drop

Radiant Belt - Blacksmithing

Orcish War Leggings - Blacksmithing

Inferno Forged Boots - G'eras, Vendor in Shattrath City

Maexxna's Femur - Maexxna & Gluth, Naxxramas

One Handed Maces, in order of screenshot from left to right:

Dragonstrike - Blacksmithing, can only be created by people who knew the recipe Pre-Cata

Drakefist Hammer - Blacksmithing, can only be created by people who knew the recipe Pre-Cata

Syphon of the Nathrezim - Supremus, Black Temple

Bow: Themios the Darkbringer - Atramedes, Blackwing Decent

See this set on other race models: WoWhead Item Comparison of this set

Sunset Plate

“Remember, little things in life can wait; the sunset won’t” 

Items used in this Transmog & Source:

Crown of Empowered Fate – Black Temple

Glorious Shoulder Pads – Mid level 50 World Drop

Conqueror’s Breatplate – BC level 70 Drop

Fiery Plate Gauntlets – Blacksmithing

Revenant Girdle – level 50ish World Drop

Replica Lightforge Legplates – Barum, Vendor on Darkmoon Island

Treads of the Past – level 85 Quest: Documenting the Timeways

Dragonbone Greatsword – level 65 quest Evil Draws Near

See this set on other race models: WoWhead Item Comparison of this set

Alternative weapons:

Treant's Bane - Gordok Tribute, Dire Maul & Ruthless Gladiator's Bonegrinder - PVP