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WoW Pet Purchase Benefits Make-A-Wish
If you’re looking for a pint-sized companion to join in on your World of Warcraft adventures, Blizzard just released a pair of previously announced in-game pets – Lil’ Ragnaros and a Moonkin Hatchling. While both look appealing, the Moonkin Hatchling may have the advantage in popularity, as Blizzard has positioned it to help children in need through the Make-A-Wish foundation.
Can’t decide between the two? Check out their official bios below.
Lil' Ragnaros, the Tiniest Firelord
Ragnaros, the dread master of all fire elementals, will return in Cataclysm to avenge his defeat in Molten Core. And what better way to head into battle than with a miniature version of the firelord himself following at your beck and call? Lil' Ragnaros, just like his full-scale namesake, burns with constant fury (not to mention flames that serve as a handy cooking fire) and comes equipped with the legendary hammer Sulfuras. And as a being of pure elemental fire, he has no need to walk from place to place -- he just submerges into the magma below the world's surface when you start walking and reemerges when you stop.
Moonkin Hatchling Charity Pet -- For the Children!
The googly-eyed Moonkin Hatchling, which comes in unique Horde and Alliance versions, will occasionally plant flowers at your feet, and happily /dances with any willing partners. Like last year's Pandaren Monk, the Moonkin Hatchling has a soft spot for helping children. For every Moonkin Hatchling adopted from November 29 through December 31, 2010, Blizzard Entertainment will donate 50% of the $10 purchase price to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.
Both Lil’ Ragnaros and the Moonkin Hatchling are available for $10 in the pet section of the Blizzard store. Last year’s Make-A-Wish purchase – the Pandaren Monk – allowed Blizzard to donate $1.1 million to the foundation. Here’s hoping they can top that number this year.
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