For this challenge, my human hunter Anouska Tatterton was assigned the turquoise tallstrider to tame, and I immediately thought 'Clutchmother!' This has always been a pet that intrigued me, but for some reason I never got around to taming one!
First things first, I shipped my girl off to Darkshore. With a wave to her shale spider Anansi, she set off to track down the elusive Clutchmother.
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Anouska thought perhaps riding her tallstrider would help, chatty bird that she is. And wouldn't you know it, maybe she was right, because it wasn't long til she and Ahimsa stumbled across her!
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She dismounted as quietly as she could and extended her hand.. the Clutchmother wasn't impressed but Anouska couldn't tear her eyes away from the beautiful bird! Eventually, through the coaxing of lots of treats and Ahimsa's glowing recommendation (we think), they bonded. And how!
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Unfortunately her fledglings weren't as happy. Anouska had to play dead so the proper goodbyes could be said.. and also so the Clutchmother wouldn't end up killing her own young. >_<
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Anouska hearthed to the Shrine to get a good look at her new companion and decide on a name. I stared at her for a bit, watched her adorable animations and how her butt heathers swayed from side to side. ^_^ Finally, I decided on the name Qarth.
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A shot of Qarth in all her glory- she has purple feeeeeets! She walks very gracefully, her head bobbing up and down gently. Her vocalisations are soft and adorable. Also.. hello? The PetEmote emotes for tallstriders had me squeeing and laughing alternately! She is so striking. Her facial expression is very soft and benevolent, but it can also look.. less than enthused. Unlike some pets, she even stands out in gloomy lighting. Of course in bright lighting like this, she is phenomenal. Just shimmers!
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Anouska decided to take Qarth and Ahimsa to her favorite place in Pandaria, a pool near the shrine. They all looked so pretty here!
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Though she was a graceful swimmer, Qarth seemed a bit afraid of the water.
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I have never done a battleground with a tallstrider, and I wanted to see how well the armor reduction worked as a hunter in one. So we queued for a random! They were quite excited to get into the fray, and I was excited to see how well the ability would do!
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....um. Well then.
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However Qarth is absolutely adorable when she runs. That neck stretched out! The seemingly perpetual grin! The wiiiings!
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After this they headed to Anouska's farm, where she was still digging up rocks. She asked Qarth for a hand, but this plucky lady has a sense of humor..
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Please excuse the horribly cluttered UI, I just wanted to show the PetEmote that made me laugh out loud for a good while.
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On our way back to the flight master, I finally figured out what her AOE was really great for in PvE situations! SURPRISE WORG AMBUSH! Here they are kicking butt together.
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Best friends forever! I love how they look together, love the animations, the ability is proving situationally useful, and hello? This model is gorgeous- and has personality! Smitten!
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Overall I LOVE Qarth, and I am so glad I got the chance to tame her. I would have forgotten til the end of time otherwise, and definitely have been missing out!
I would love another roll.
Anouska
Level 89 (can roll 90)
Exotics: Yes
Restrictions: Nope! If I already have it, I'll review anyhow.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!