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What’s a better way to relax and unwind after scarfing down some turkey than by scarfing down some virtual turkey? Frankly, I’m surprised it’s taken Blizzard this long to do it, but one of the great world holidays as finally turned Azerothian. The denizens of Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms now have their own Thanksgiving in the form of Pilgrim’s Bounty, complete with the themes of food and familial strife around the dinner table! And if there’s something to be thankful for, it’s that unlike the last two additions to the calendar, this event is as fully featured as any of the other existing holidays.

Considering this is the first year the holiday is being run, we aren’t sure of what all we can expect to see, but we will guide you as best we can through the things that we do know.

Things To Do During Pilgrim’s Bounty

• As you might expect, cooking is a major part of Pilgrim’s Bounty and there are at least several new recipes for players to learn. Right now it seems as though these are the sorts of foods anyone, even those who just pick up the Cooking skill for the event, should be able to make: [Candied Sweet Potato], [Cranberry Chutney], [Pumpkin Pie], [Slow-Roasted Turkey], [Spice Bread Stuffing]. It’s unknown what buffs, if any, consuming these foods might give you. Several achievements involve creating these tasty treats, so its unknown whether the materials are easily purchased or must be gathered in some other way.
• Bountiful Tables will also be placed in every racial Capitol City (they may also be placed in Dalaran or Shattrath, but those aren’t involved in the achievements below). Just as during Thanksgiving, these are major hubs of activity and in true Azerothian holiday fashion, you will have to visit not only your own, but those of your enemies.
• Hunting plays into a couple of the achievements, including both Wild Turkeys and the most dangerous game of all, Rogues. I’m not sure how I feel about having a bounty on my head the entire week, or stalking my fellow classmates for that matter! It seems that you’ll be able to purchase or earn a [Turkey Shooter] for these tasks.
• Dress-up time! Traditional Pilgrims’ attire will be available so that you can look like one without having to worry about that pesky Puritanical code!

Pilgrim’s Bounty Achievements

These are the achievements you can expect to earn during Pilgrim’s Bounty. Each is worth ten points. The meta will award you the Title of Pilgrim and a Plump Turkey pet.

• FOOD FIGHT! — Bounce food off a fellow feaster’s head at a Bountiful Table.
• Now We’re Cookin’-- Cook up one of every Pilgrim’s Bounty dish: Candied Sweet Potato, Cranberry Chutney, Pumpkin Pie, Slow-Roasted Tureky, Spice Bread Stuffing.
• Pilgrim’s Paunch — Acquire the Spirit of Sharing from a complete Bountiful Table feast at every Alliance and Horde capital.
• Pilgrim’s Peril — While wearing either a [Pilgrim's Dress], [Robe], or [Attire], take a seat at each enemy capital’s Bountiful Table.
• Pilgrim’s Progress — Complete each of the Pilgrim’s Bounty dailies: Can’t Get Enough Turkey, Don’t Forget the Stuffing!, Easy as Pie, She Says Potato, We’re Out of Cranberry Chutney Again?
• Sharing is Caring — Pass one of every dish at a Bountiful Table: Candied Sweet Potato, Cranberry Chutney, Pumpkin Pie, Slow-Roasted Tureky, Spice Bread Stuffing.
• Terrokar Turkey Time — Defeat Talon King Ikiss (Sethekk Halls) while wearing a [Pilgrim's Hat] and either a [Pilgrim's Dress], [Robe], or [Attire].
• The Turkinator — Hunt enough Wild Turkeys quickly enough to gain Turkey Triumph.
• Turkey Lurkey — Blast those dirty, sneaking rogues with your [Turkey Shooter]: Blood Elf, Dwarf, Gnome, Human, Night Elf, Orc, Troll, Undead.
• Pilgrim (Meta) — Complete the Pilgrim’s Bounty achievements listed below: FOOD FIGHT!, Pilgrim’s Paunch, Pilgrim’s Progress, Terrokar Turkey Time, Turkey Lurkey, Now We’re Cookin’, Pilgrim’s Peril, Sharing is Caring, The Turkinator.

Pilgrim’s Bounty Dailies

There are several daily events associated with Pilgrim’s Bounty and they all involve cooking and/or bringing twenty of a particular dish to an NPC at the feasting area in a capital city.

• Can’t Get Enough Turkey — Bring 20 Slow-Roasted Turkeys to <Caitrin Ironkettle/Ondani Greatmill> outside of <Ironforge/Orgrimmar>.
• Don’t Forget The Stuffing – Bring 20 Spice Bread Stuffing to <Caitrin Ironkettle/Ondani Greatmill> at the feasting area outside <Ironforge/Orgrimmar>.
• Easy As Pie – Bring 20 pieces of Pumpkin Pie to <Mary Allerton/Marhara Goldwheat> at the feasting area <near the gates of Darnassus/outside Thunder Bluff>.
• She Says Potato – Bring 20 Candied Sweet Potatoes to <Jasper Moore/William Mullins> at the feasting area <outside of Stormwind/above Undercity>.
• We’re Out Of Cranberry Chutney Again? – Bring 20 servings of Cranberry Chutney to <Ellen Moore/Roberta Carter> at the feasting area <outside Stormwind/in the courtyard above Undercity>.

The holiday will run from November 22nd to November 28th, giving you just under a week to complete all the tasks. Don’t fret if you won’t be able to participate in the activities, though, as Pilgrim’s Bounty does not count towards the Violet Proto-Drake meta-achievement. We here at Project Lore hope to see you around the Bountiful Tables in the coming week and no doubt will be covering the holiday to the best of our capabilities for the duration of the event. Stay tuned!

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