Hidden by mists for millennia, Pandaria emerges on the horizon—a land of ancient secrets, breathtaking landscapes, and soul-stirring new adventures. Mists of Pandaria Classic invites heroes to step ashore and discover a world that is both serene and savage, where harmony and conflict dance in equal measure. Each zone of Pandaria is a chapter in a saga that unfolds across rolling jade hills, mist-shrouded peaks, and vibrant villages.

Embark on a journey through the enchanting land of Pandaria, where legends come to life. Relive the epic saga of Shaohao, the last pandaren emperor, through a series of six captivating shorts. Prepare to be immersed in the magic and mystery of this timeless tale as you prepare to venture into Pandaria once more.

With the release of the Mists of Pandaria pre-expansion patch, a new race—Pandaren—along with a new class—the Monk—become available. As a new Pandaren, you’ll start your adventure on the Wandering Isle and begin learning about this noble race and culture.

Li Li is the niece of Legendary Pandaren Brewmaster Chen Stormstout, and she enjoys exploring strange new places, meeting new people, and kicking bad guys in the face! She’s just the spunky Pandaren you’ll want to have on your side in the Nexus, and you can learn all about her in our newest Heroes of the Storm Blog!

Save big and prepare for Pandaria with a new sidekick. This week only, you can get the World of Warcraft Pandaren Monk companion pet for just $5. That’s 50% off the regular price, making this a great time to round out your pet collection before the imminent arrival of the Pet Battle System. Hurry, this offer ends September 17, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

Last week we revealed the female pandaren mystery silhouette on our Facebook page, and today we’re pleased to be able to share with you the final image! We hope you enjoy playing a female pandaren as much as we did creating her. Stay tuned to the internet today for all the Mists of Pandaria news you can shake a bamboo stick at, as well as right here on WorldofWarcraft.com!

This Thursday, October 27, we’ll be hosting a one-hour live online developer Q&A with Lead Content Designer Cory “Mumper” Stockton and Lead Systems Designer Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street, beginning at 5:00 p.m. PDT. I’ll be moderating the discussion to help facilitate a smooth and productive conversation. Given all the information revealed last weekend at BlizzCon 2011, we feel it’s fitting for this chat to be focused on the next expansion, World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria.