The long night of Winter is slowly coming to an end, bringing with it the dawn of a new Spring. Though the world is fraught with spiritual unrest and the dead recently sought to mar our lands, the Horde still stands strong! It shall be through this blood pact that we will persevere in these harrowing times, and the Kosh’harg Festival shall return once again to bring renewed oaths, friendships and friendly competition to seal this bond!Once a festival for the orcish clans, the Kosh’harg Festival is now open to all people of the Horde who wish to join their orcish allies in unity and concord. For seven consecutive days, Garadar shall play host to time-honoured rituals, pilgrimages, games, competitions, markets, revelry and much more! Join us and celebrate the coming of the seasons, the beginning of a new and prosperous year and the unity of the Horde!
| Date | 22 - 28 March |
| Location | Garadar, Nagrand (Outlands) |
| Faction | Horde |
| Argent Archives | https://www.argentarchives.org/node/250626 |
The time has come once more to celebrate tradition and unity! Though not all is well in the realm of the dead, we must not forget our traditions and friendships. Now more than ever is it crucial that we pay homage to the revered dead and seek their blessing and protection in these times of fire and death. Be you orc, troll, tauren or otherwise, the Kosh’harg is now open to all people of the Horde who wish to partake in celebrating the traditions of our ancestors and the unity of the Horde.
Due to the nature of the event, it goes without saying that - as always - any who choose to attend this event are requested to be at their best behaviour. Being a festival of peace and concord, there will be no place for petty disputes, warmongering, political agendas, sudden demon attacks or whatever else that might disrupt the theme of the event. A great deal of time and effort has been put into organizing all of the events that are on offer and your fellow participants have all come here to have a good time, so for all of our sakes, keep this in mind if you choose to pay a visit to this lighthearted occasion.
Click on the events for more information.
Monday, 22nd of March
20:00: Opening ceremony
The official opening of the first Kosh’harg of the new year! Guests will be welcomed and a short ritual will bless the festival and its visitors.Hosted by Kozgugore at the Garadar shaman stones.
20:15: Opening Ritual
An opening ritual in which the ancestors will be honoured and asked for their blessing for the festival.Hosted by Kogra at the Garadar shaman stones.
21:00: Ritual of the Dead
A pilgrimage for those who wish to make offerings to the honoured dead at the sacred site of Oshu'gun. Though headed by the Red Blade Clan’s spiritualists, visitors will be welcome to perform their own rites and leave offerings of their own.Hosted by Zi’tani at Oshu’gun.
Tuesday, 23rd of March
20:00: Challenge of the Wyvern
A traditional competition with riddles and tasks that will take the contestants all over Draenor. Do you have the knowledge and speed required to finish first and to be granted the title of victors of the Challenge of the Wyvern?Hosted by Nosh’marak at the Garadar well.
21:30: Sing for the Ancestors
Come one, come all to tell or sing stories of your ancestors, your adventures, or achievements!Hosted by Zi’tani at the Garadar campfire.
Wednesday, 24th of March
20:00: Om’riggor
A traditional rite of adulthood among the orcish people, the Om’riggor offers a chance for younglings who have not yet earned a name for themselves to take their first step upon the path to glory!Hosted by Kozgugore at the Garadar shaman stones.
21:30: Iron Fortitude
The Horde is known for overcoming many challenges, be they physical or mental. But who among the Horde is the most skilled of them all? Compete in five various tests of strength, agility and stamina and prove your worth in the Iron Fortitude!Hosted by Zi’tani at the Garadar west gate.
Thursday, 25th of March
19:00: Tribute for Garadar
With the biannual celebration of Kosh'harg, Garadar's population once again provides their hospitality to the arrivals of far away lands and as a sign of gratitude: A Hunt is called upon for the guests of Garadar to replenish the town supplies, by hunting a greater beast of Nagrand. A gathering for the hunters will begin at 19:00 at the Eastern entry of Garadar before heading out for the hunting grounds at 19:30.Hosted by Frakhorn at the Garadar east gate.
20:00: Drinking Competition
What is a festival without ungodly amounts of alcoholic beverages? This contest needs no explanation; you will drink until you, or the other contestants cannot drink any more! The winner will be crowned Ironbelly of the Kosh'harg, a prestigious title to say the least.Hosted by Za’karah at the Garadar inn.
20:30: Archery Contest
A test of skill and precision. People from all over the world claim to have the best archers, now it is time for them to prove themselves and see if they are indeed the best archers the horde has to offer.Hosted by Verzan and Rykana at the Garadar east gate.
Friday, 26th of March
19:00: The Great Item Auction
The Great Item Auction is where you can find and sell some unique items! From self made things to things found on travels and adventures, there is some for all!Hosted by Rhonya at the Garadar inn.
19:30: The Grand Market
Though visitors are welcome to peddle their wares throughout the entire Kosh’harg week, this day will mark the opening of the Grand Market in which the finest of wares may be found! From simple trade goods to the most exquisite wares you will not find anywhere else at any other time, come and buy the finest items, or sell your own!Hosted by Kozgugore in Garadar.
20:30: Gathering of the Wise
Given recent revelations from the Shadowlands to the fate of souls, Enrah of the Ebon Blade seeks to call a meeting of Shaman and wise voices regarding protection of these souls.Hosted by Enrah at the Throne of the Elements.
Saturday, 27th of March
19:00: Brawl'gar
A fan favourite at nearly every Kosh'harg, the Brawl'gar returns once again in the form of a grappling tournament following a tried and tested formula. Prove you're the strongest brawler and, potentially, get some revenge for last Kosh'harg's tournament! Sign ups start at 19:00. The competition starts at 20:00.Hosted by Nakobu at the Garadar west gate.
21:30: Costume Contest
Orcs are known across the world for their sense of fashion, and the Kosh'harg is the perfect place to celebrate this fact! To prove it, a costume contest will be held where the most fashionable may show off their creations. Though of course, non-orcs are perfectly welcome to participate as well...This year’s theme for the contest will be the four elements! So show up in something suitable and see whether you can win the crowd’s vote!
Hosted by Kozgugore at the Garadar shaman stones.
22:00: Drunken Backwards Race
Want to get the honor of wielding the title "Drunken Backwards Race Champion"? Then this is for you! Participants gather up to get absolutely smashed before racing backwards as fast as they can to the finish line!Hosted by Rashka in Garadar.
Sunday, 28th of March
20:00: Closing Ceremony
As the Kosh’harg Festival draws to a close, a final ceremony will be hosted to thank all visitors for joining in on the celebrations and to give any final offerings to the revered ancestors.Hosted by Kogra at the Garadar shaman stones.
21:00: Tournament of the Blades
With the Kosh'harg now at a close, blood can be spilled once more! Grab your weapons and see whom shall stand at the top! (PvP tournament)Hosted by Nakobu at the Garadar west gate.
Isn’t the Kosh’harg supposed to be orc-only?
There was indeed once a time that the Kosh’harg was a festival solely for orcish clans. As a wise orc once said, however: “Times change”. A lot has happened since the orcs were the only ones to walk in Oshu’gun’s shadow, and the Horde has become a unified family. As such, we feel it’s only appropriate to open up the festival to all allies of the orcs as well. Rest assured that we will still strive to keep the traditions and rituals of old as intact and alive as ever, giving both orcs and visitors alike a chance to have a glimpse of traditional orcish values and festivities!
What about guards?
Considering every other community festival functions just fine without a host of guards attempting to keep the peace, we would rather steer clear of any authority figures for the Kosh’harg as well. Should any not keep into account the aforementioned disclaimer regarding the peace of the festival, we look to those attending the event (including but not restricted to guild officers) to remind their fellow participants to be at their best behaviour. Any foul or aggressive behaviour will do little more but to reflect poorly on those that misbehave as well as those they represent, so there is nothing gained from promoting antagonism during a festival of peace.
Can I host my own events and activities?
Anyone is more than welcome to host their own activities in addition to those on the official schedule! Feel free to reply to this thread if you wish to announce an event of your own and I will make sure it will be listed in the schedule. Do bear in mind that we will of course be hosting our own events as well, so there may be some overlap depending on what time slot you choose to take. Additionally, we will gladly help you out wherever we can if you would like help setting something up!
Can I set up a stall or sell wares?
Not only can you do so, but you are encouraged to do so! There will be a dedicated market event on one of the weekdays, but you are quite free to set up a stall or peddle your wares any other day of the week as well. You don’t need permission for this so long as no excessively dangerous or irresponsible wares are being sold, of course, so the more, the merrier!
| First Place | Second Place | Third Place | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge of the Wyvern | Wiggly Hugs | The Iron Wolves | The Relucants |
| Iron Fortitude | Yorah | Maza | Worggrim |
| Drinking Competition | Mardock | Nrak | Rogmasha |
| Archery Contest (Beginner) | Astran | Thronk | Daniel & Shorain |
| Archery Contest (Expert) | Azyannah | Rokamo & Brussa | - |
| Brawl’gar | Zitani | Sathien | Blondie |
| Costume Contest | Ranthos | Kowi | Seekia |
| Drunken Backwards Race | Riverhorns | Kowi | Miama |
| Tournament of the Blades | Bladesmasher | Alexarius | Gulragg |
