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((Original forum post can be found at the Feathermoon server forum: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/20743034570 ))

The supple hide of a lamb is nailed to a supporting beam of a nearby building, tacked at four corners with thick, iron spikes. Immediately spotted from a distance is the symbol of the Horde at the top of the hide and a pair of crossed warhammers at the bottom. Thick script emblazoned in a rich dark brown covers the hide as if it has been branded with the words. It reads as follows:

Throm-ka, Warriors of the Horde!

For generations before their betrayal and corruption our people lived at peace with the elements. We honored the spirits of our ancestors and we fought to defend our homes and bring strength and glory to our Clans. Twice each year, when the day and the night held equal sway, all the Clans would gather together in the sacred fields of Nagrand and seek counsel from the spirits at the Holy Mountain of Oshu’gun.

Since our arrival on Draenor the old festivals and traditions of the Horde have become even more important than ever as our victories over the Iron Horde rally many of the Clans to our banners. This Spring as we look toward the end of our dire conflict with Gul’dan and his Shadow Council our eyes turn homeward with hope for a reinvigorated Horde and a secure future As the night fades and the warmth of day shines once more on our people we are more confident than ever that our hour is come: we look to return to Azeroth victorious with new strength added to our numbers!

Come then and celebrate with us in Nagrand that was broken. Let us bring the strength of fresh blood to old and broken lands. Let us celebrate our victorious dead and look with hope to tomorrow. Let us look ahead to the road home. Let the Clans be gathered together once more for Kosh’harg!

For our ancestors,
and FOR THE HORDE!

OOC:

Greetings once again fellow Roleplayers, Storytellers and Lore Enthusiasts of the Horde!

Thundering Hammer Clan, Riders of Eternity and the roleplay community of Feathermoon Horde are pleased to invite you to our third mega-event for Horde players across the Warcraft community. Join us this month, March the 20th from 8PM EDT (5PM PDT) to 12AM EDT (9PM PDT) on the Spring Equinox for the third annual Spring Kosh’harg!

Let us know you'll be joining us by filling out the signup form here: http://thunderinghammer.com/wp/2016-spring-koshharg-sign-up/

What is the Kosh’harg?
Put simply, the Kosh’harg is a gathering of the Clans of the Horde, a celebration of all things Horde, and the biggest yearly RP event in the World of Warcraft! It is part spiritual pilgrimage, part tournament, and part raucous feast - if you are a Horde player who respects Horde culture and lore we want to see you there! This time, we hope to make our event bigger, better, and even more fantastic than the last and we want you to join us!

Buried deep in the labyrinthine annals of Horde lore are a few rare references to a traditional bi-annual gathering of the Clans on Draenor before and during the rise of the Horde. Set in Nagrand and centered around the holy mountain of Oshu’gun the festival was held twice each year on the Spring and Autumn Equinoxes when day and night are of equal length. For the duration of the festival the numerous Clans would gather from all over Draenor and lay aside their feuds and disputes in order to honor the Spirits of their ancestors and to seek their guidance at the Holy mountain.

The festival was a centerpiece of Horde life for generations, a single thread of unity that bound all of the disparate Clans together. Legend says that it was at the Kosh’harg that Durotan of the Frostwolves and Ogrim Doomhammer of the Blackrock first met and became friends. It was at a Kosh’harg that Ner’zhul first formed the united Horde, and it was at the Kosh’harg that the first Warchief was selected. The rich tradition and historical significance of this festival to the Horde cannot be overstated - and now the time has come for us to gather the wide and varied Clans of the new Horde together once more.

The Spring 2016 Kosh’harg
This month, on Sunday, March the 20th during the Spring Equinox we will gather the Clans, not just of Feathermoon but also of our Horde neighbors together in Nagrand (Outland) for the largest gathering of Horde Roleplayers ever seen. Come join us as we watch the Clans process into the festival in all their glory, as we seek the blessing of the Elements and our Ancestors on our Clans, as we compete in games of strength in the Nagrand arena, as we feast together in our ancient home, and as we share stories and fellowship with the brave warriors of the Horde. You do not need to be from an RP or RP-PvP realm to participate, you simply have to be a Roleplayer or Lore enthusiast!

Check out some screenshots from the first Kosh’harg here to get an idea of the scale and fun of this event: https://plus.google.com/events/gallery/c45dvlr5smdnj6hqrrh8k3o95jc View a recap with pictures of the entire second Kosh’harg: https://ridersofeternity.wordpress.com/2014/03/23/spring-2014-koshharg/

As you can see, many events are planned, prizes will be awarded, and in-game memories will be forged that you and your Guildmates will carry with you for the rest of your time in World of Warcraft.

To help facilitate a great event for all involved we are asking for interested parties to sign up as individuals, or as guilds, using the form linked below. We are also looking for volunteers and volunteer coordinators to help with setup and maintenance for our events - especially those from Feathermoon and Scarlet Crusade servers to help serve as anchors for the raid groups. More details about each specific event will be posted here in the forums over the next several days. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer or in contributing materials to the event, please contact Teevi, Brightclouds, Kabethari, Thorgrun or Grotham in game on Feathermoon-US or Bear on ScarletCrusade-US

Join us and let’s make more Horde history!

For our Ancestors,
and FOR THE HORDE!

Let us know you'll be joining us by filling out the signup form here: http://thunderinghammer.com/wp/2016-spring-koshharg-sign-up/

(Cross-Realm Disclaimer: Some of our plans, such as the feast and the prizes for the tournaments involve items which cannot be traded cross-realm. To maximize your enjoyment realms that will be bringing a sizeable contingent should also organize leadership teams to help provide these elements for your realm’s attendees. If you would like to help coordinate the event for your realm please let us know!)

This sounds cool, I'll definitely be going.

I’m not on Feathermoon/Scarlet Crusade, do I need to make a new toon there?
No - attend with any toon that is high enough level to join a raid group. We will be using raid groups to ensure that everyone remains in the same splinter of Outland Nagrand. If your toon is high enough level to get into a raid, but not high enough to defend themselves in Outland Nagrand, please do not worry - our brave guards will protect you!

Nemestrinus, you won't regret it! We look forward to seeing you there!

I’m not on a roleplaying server, can I still come?
Of course! The more the merrier! As long as you are not disruptive to the event, even non-roleplayers are welcome to attend just to watch the proceedings. We recommend that if you are not familiar with roleplaying protocol that you read some general RP guidelines such as this thread from the Feathermoon Forums: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/1074087525#2
or talk to one of the organizing staff.

Why is this event being held on Sunday?
Because the Kosh’harg is always held on the equinox, the event must be held on March 20th. We understand that the event falling on a Sunday may be inconvenient for some potential attendees, but we have not yet found a way to control when the equinox falls. We’re still working on cooperation with the Bronze Dragonflight to alter the timeline such that we can hold our events at a more convenient temporal location, but until that time we are held to the parameters of this world. Sorry!

I’ve never heard of the Kosh’harg before, where can I read about it in existing lore?
The Kosh’harg is represented in Christie Golden’s novel Rise of the Horde as an ancient event for the Orcish Horde of Draenor. Granted, the ancient tradition did not include any of the other races,

Azeroth’s Next Storyteller! Thread:
http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/20742914935

Event Page on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/561408124017649/

Original Feathermoon Forums Announcement:
http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/20743034570

Attendee Sign Up Form:
http://thunderinghammer.com/wp/2016-spring-koshharg-sign-up/
or
tinyurl.com/jxm4vv2
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Screenshots from Spring Kosh’harg 2013:
https://plus.google.com/events/gallery/c45dvlr5smdnj6hqrrh8k3o95jc
or
tinyurl.com/hopo6kp

Can you just imagine the excitement involved in this event? The Horde is a powerful force, moving through the Azerothian world with vision and pride. The Kosh'harg, through this time-honored spritual celebration of the Orc clans, renews all of us who make up the Horde; it refreshes us, gladdens our hearts and instills us with strength and new purpose for the future. It is uplifting. It is inspiring. It is filled with joy. Be there!

Friends, the day of the great Kosh'harg draws near! We hope you have decided to get a group together, sign up and come meet with us there! We're all looking forward to seeing you, shaking your hand and celebrating together. For the Horde!