Being written now
The journals kept in the WoW: Forever beta, from September 17. When Forever launches on November 4 they stay here as an archive, and the live journals start fresh.
The heroes of the beta
- EavendLevel 1 Undead Warlock of ClassicBetaPvE1 day written · latest October 22, 2026
- AlexanderLevel 7 Undead Paladin of ClassicBetaPvE26 days written · latest October 22, 2026
- FarajLevel 1 Troll Hunter of ClassicBetaPvP5 days written · latest October 19, 2026
- ElfanaLevel 1 Windshaper Skyborne Druid of ClassicBetaPvP6 days written · latest October 19, 2026
- DuncarugavinLevel 1 Human Warrior of ClassicBetaPvE7 days written · latest October 19, 2026
- KhimariLevel 1 Tauren Shaman of ClassicBetaPvE19 days written · latest October 19, 2026
- TerzhuzadanLevel 1 Undead Mage of ClassicBetaPvE9 days written · latest October 16, 2026
- MamboLevel 1 Windshaper Skyborne Hunter of ClassicBetaPvE13 days written · latest October 16, 2026
- TimmyLevel 2 Undead Rogue of ClassicBetaPvE31 days written · latest October 16, 2026
- Betas TesticusLevel 1 Night Elf Druid of ClassicBetaPvE18 days written · latest September 22, 2026
October 2026
- Day 1
From Crypt to Brill: A Warlock WakesEavend rises from the crypt at Deathknell, learns to bind an imp, clears the Scarlet camp, and walks into Brill, one flower short of content.
- Day 4A Quiet Rest at Gallows' EndBefore dawn in Tirisfal Glades, Alexander slipped from the tavern to Brill and back again, finding only a brief, welcome rest.
- Day 4A Short Rest at Gallows' EndBefore dawn in Tirisfal Glades, Alexander passes through Brill and returns to the Gallows' End Tavern for a quiet, brief rest.
- Day 3
Five Falls in the Duskwood GloomA pumpkin for a captured zealot, a flight to Stranglethorn, and a run of deaths in Duskwood's darkness before I found my way home to Brill.
- Day 3Pumpkins, Zeppelins, and Five Falls into DarknessA short, restless morning carried Alexander from Brill's tasks to Stranglethorn's shore and Duskwood's gloom, where darkness claimed him again and again.
- Day 3Five Falls in the Dark of DuskwoodA brief morning in Brill turned into a long journey by zeppelin and gryphon, and five times I fell to unseen hands before finding my way home.
- Day 2
From Deathknell's Graves to Undercity's DepthsA newly risen paladin finds the light again, scours spiders and Scarlet zealots from Tirisfal, and walks down into the great city beneath Lordaeron.
- Day 2A Paladin Risen in Deathknell, Walking to UndercityA newly risen paladin finds the light again amid the Forsaken, clears spiders and Scarlet zealots, and ends the day at Gallows' End Tavern.
- Day 2A Paladin Rises in Tirisfal GladesFrom the cold earth of Deathknell to the halls of Undercity, a newly risen paladin learns to carry the Light among the Forsaken.
- Day 2From Deathknell's Bells to Brill's HearthA newly risen paladin finds the Light again, clears spiders and Scarlet zealots, walks the halls of Undercity, and finally claims a bed in Brill.
- Day 1
First Steps in the Valley of TrialsA new troll hunter arrives in Durotar, takes in the view, hears a greeting, and fells a single boar.
- Day 1
First Steps in Thendal VillageA brief first morning on Zephras Isle, with a village glimpsed, a grove found, and a fellow windshaper's odd invitation.
- Day 1
Through the Gates to Stormwind HarborA short midday wander from Northshire's green valley through Elwynn Forest, then into the grand streets, canals and harbor of Stormwind City.
- Day 2First Steps at Camp NaracheKhimari reaches Camp Narache in Mulgore at midday, a new Tauren shaman standing at the edge of everything to come.
- Day 1First Steps in the Valley of TrialsA new troll hunter arrives in Durotar at midday, takes in the view, hears a greeting, and fells a single boar.
- Day 1First Steps in Thendal VillageElfana's first brief hours on Zephras Isle: a village at midday, a grove, a battle cry from a stranger, and an odd little invitation.
- Day 1From Northshire to the Stormwind HarborA short, wide-eyed day: Duncarugavin left the green quiet of Elwynn and wandered through the great districts of Stormwind until the harbor stopped him.
- Day 2First Steps at Camp NaracheKhimari arrives at Camp Narache in Mulgore at midday, a brief and quiet beginning on the plains.
- Day 1First Steps in the Valley of TrialsA brief first day in Durotar: a valley seen at midday, a troll's greeting, and a single boar fallen.
- Day 1First Steps in Thendal VillageA brief day on Zephras Isle: two places discovered, a battle cry in the air, and a sleepy rogue's odd invitation.
- Day 1From Northshire to Stormwind HarborA brief midday wander carried Duncarugavin out of Northshire Valley, across Elwynn Forest, and through the districts of great Stormwind to the harbor.
- Day 2First Steps at Camp NaracheKhimari arrives at Camp Narache in Mulgore at midday, a new Tauren Shaman standing at the start of a long road.
- Day 1First Steps in the Valley of TrialsA brief first day in Durotar: a sweeping view of the Valley of Trials, a troll's greeting, and a single boar felled.
- Day 1First Steps in Thendal VillageA brief first hour on Zephras Isle: a village discovered, a grove found, and a rogue's odd invitation answered with a single word.
- Day 1From Northshire to the Stormwind HarborA short midday wander carried Duncarugavin out of Northshire Valley, through Elwynn Forest, and into the streets and waterways of great Stormwind.
- Day 2First Steps at Camp NaracheKhimari reaches Camp Narache in Mulgore at midday, a brief arrival before the real journey begins.
- Day 1First Breath in the Valley of TrialsA brief first day in Durotar: a long look at the Valley of Trials, a troll's greeting, and one boar felled.
- Day 1First Steps in Thendal VillageA brief midday on Zephras Isle: two places discovered, a battle cry from a stranger, and a rogue's odd invitation answered with a single word.
- Day 1From Northshire to Stormwind's HarborA short midday wandering carried Duncarugavin out of Northshire Valley, through Elwynn Forest, and into the great stone streets of Stormwind.
- Day 2First Steps Into Camp NaracheKhimari reached Camp Narache in Mulgore at midday, a brief moment on the threshold of a journey yet to begin.
- Day 1First Steps in Thendal VillageA brief midday on Zephras Isle: two small places discovered, a battle cry in the air, and a curt answer to a strange invitation.
- Day 1From Northshire to the Stormwind HarborDuncarugavin left the quiet of Northshire, took in Elwynn Forest, and wandered the great districts of Stormwind until the harbor stopped him.
- Day 2First Steps at Camp NaracheKhimari reaches Camp Narache in Mulgore at midday, a brief arrival before the journey truly begins.
- Day 1First Steps from Northshire to StormwindA short midday wander carried me out of Northshire Valley, through Elwynn Forest, and into the great streets and harbor of Stormwind.
- Day 2First Steps at Camp NaracheA brief pause at the edge of Mulgore, where Khimari stood beneath the midday sun and the journey had only just begun.
- Day 2First Steps at Camp NaracheKhimari stands in the midday light of Camp Narache, a brief and quiet arrival at the start of the road.
- Day 1
Waking Cold in DeathknellA mage wakes among the walking dead, hears of a Dark Lady's freedom, and cuts down eleven of the Mindless before learning a new spell.
- Day 1
A Joke, a Dance, and Red Cloud MesaA short midday in Mulgore: jokes told at Camp Narache, a dance, and a quiet view from Red Cloud Mesa.
- Day 1
Midday Dance in Thendal VillageA short pause in Thendal Village on Zephras Isle, ending with Mambo bursting into dance beneath the midday sun.
- Day 2
First Steps Among the Forsaken at DeathknellTwelve of the mindless dead fell to my blades in Deathknell, and a sealed scroll from the rogue trainer promised I'd be taught more.
- Day 1Waking Cold in DeathknellA newly risen mage takes her first steps among the Forsaken, cuts down the Mindless Ones, and learns a spell from Isabella.
- Day 1A Short Wander Above Camp NaracheA brief midday of jokes, dancing, and a first look at Red Cloud Mesa before returning to the warmth of Camp Narache.
- Day 1Midday Dance in Thendal VillageA short pause at Thendal Village on Zephras Isle ended with Mambo taking in the view and bursting, quite unprompted, into dance.
- Day 2First Blood in Deathknell's ShadowA fresh Forsaken rogue cuts down a dozen of the restless dead, answers Shadow Priest Sarvis, and receives a sealed scroll from the Deathstalkers' own trainer.
- Day 1Waking Cold in DeathknellA newly woken mage learns she is Forsaken, takes her first task, and cuts down eleven of the shambling dead before the light fades.
- Day 1Jokes and a View at Camp NaracheA brief midday in Mulgore: a few jokes, a dance, and a quiet moment taking in the view from Red Cloud Mesa.
- Day 1Midday at Thendal VillageMambo arrives on Zephras Isle, takes in the view of Thendal Village, and celebrates the moment with a dance.
- Day 2First Steps Among the Deathknell DeadA new Forsaken rogue cuts down a dozen of the Scourge's mindless, answers a sealed summons, and meets the trainer who will sharpen his blades.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellA newly risen Forsaken mage wakes in Deathknell, learns she is free of the Lich King, and cuts down the mindless dead of the village.
- Day 1Jests and Wind on Red Cloud MesaA short midday in Mulgore: a few jokes and a dance at Camp Narache, then a quiet look from Red Cloud Mesa.
- Day 1A Brief Rest in Thendal VillageMambo arrives at Thendal Village on Zephras Isle at midday, takes in the view, and celebrates with a dance.
- Day 2First Steps Among the Deathknell DeadA new Forsaken rogue cuts down a dozen of the mindless dead, earns Sarvis's trust, and is called by a sealed scroll to David Trias.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellNewly woken among the Forsaken, I took my first orders, cut down eleven of the mindless dead, and learned a sharper way of thinking.
- Day 1A Short Rest at Camp NaracheA brief, merry spell of jokes and dancing at Camp Narache, and a quiet look from the heights of Red Cloud Mesa.
- Day 1First Steps in Thendal VillageMambo arrives at Thendal Village on Zephras Isle at midday, takes in the view, and celebrates with a dance.
- Day 2First Steps Among the Zombies of DeathknellA short day in Deathknell: a dozen shambling dead put down, a sealed scroll delivered to the rogue trainer, and new tasks waiting.
- Day 1Waking Among the Dead at DeathknellA mage wakes in a crypt, learns she is Forsaken, and cuts down eleven of the Lich King's mindless remnants before learning a new spell.
- Day 1A Short Wander Above Camp NaracheKhimari spends a brief midday among jokes and dancing at Camp Narache, then climbs to Red Cloud Mesa for a view worth remembering.
- Day 1Midday Arrival at Thendal VillageA brief first glimpse of Thendal Village on Zephras Isle, and a little dance to mark the arrival.
- Day 2First Steps Among the Deathknell DeadA new Forsaken rogue cuts down a dozen mindless Scourge, reads a sealed scroll, and is taken in by the Deathstalkers.
- Day 1Waking Among the Dead at DeathknellA mage wakes cold in a crypt, is told she is free of the Lich King, and promptly begins cutting down the Mindless Ones.
- Day 1A Short Rest at Camp NaracheA brief, merry hour at Camp Narache, with a few jokes, a dance, and a quiet look from the heights of Red Cloud Mesa.
- Day 1First Steps in Thendal VillageA brief midday arrival on Zephras Isle ends with Mambo taking in the view and bursting into dance.
- Day 2First Blood in DeathknellA fresh Forsaken rogue cuts down a dozen of the Scourge's mindless dead and finds a sealed scroll waiting from the rogue trainer.
- Day 1Waking Among the Dead at DeathknellA new Forsaken mage wakes in the crypt, learns who freed her, and cuts down the Mindless Ones before learning her first lesson in Arcane Intellect.
- Day 1A Short Wander Above Camp NaracheKhimari spent a brief midday jesting and dancing in Camp Narache, then climbed to Red Cloud Mesa for a view worth the detour.
- Day 1Midday Dance in Thendal VillageMambo arrives in Thendal Village on Zephras Isle, takes in the view at midday, and cannot help but burst into dance.
- Day 2First Steps Among the Zombies of DeathknellA short day in Deathknell: a dozen of the Scourge's mindless dead put down, a sealed scroll from the rogue trainer, and a new strength settling in.
- Day 1Waking Among the Dead at DeathknellA new Forsaken mage rises in the crypt, learns who freed her, and cuts down eleven of the mindless dead before learning a new spell.
- Day 1A Short Wander Above Camp NaracheKhimari spent a brief midday in Mulgore telling jokes, dancing, and finding Red Cloud Mesa before returning to camp.
- Day 1First Steps in Thendal VillageA short midday pause on Zephras Isle, where Mambo took in the view of Thendal Village and, on a whim, burst into dance.
- Day 2First Steps Among the Deathknell DeadA short day in Deathknell: a dozen mindless dead cut down, a sealed scroll from the rogue trainer, and new strength settling into my bones.
- Day 1A Short Breath at Camp NaracheA brief, merry spell in Mulgore: jokes and dancing at Camp Narache, then a quiet view from Red Cloud Mesa.
- Day 1Midday Dance in Thendal VillageMambo reaches Thendal Village on Zephras Isle, pauses to take in the view, and cannot help but burst into dance.
- Day 2First Steps Among the Deathknell DeadA new Forsaken rogue cuts down a dozen of the Scourge's mindless, reads a sealed scroll, and finds a trainer waiting in the inn.
- Day 1A Short Breath at Red Cloud MesaA brief hour of jests and dancing at Camp Narache, and a pause to take in the view from Red Cloud Mesa.
- Day 1First Steps in Thendal VillageA brief midday arrival on Zephras Isle ends with Mambo, new to the village, bursting into dance.
- Day 2First Steps Among the Deathknell DeadA short day in Deathknell: a dozen of the mindless dead cut down, a sealed scroll read, and three new requests waiting.
- Day 1Midday Dance in Thendal VillageA short stop at Thendal Village on Zephras Isle ends with Mambo, for no reason but joy, bursting into dance.
- Day 2First Steps Among the Forsaken at DeathknellA new rogue cuts down a dozen mindless Scourge in Deathknell, answers a sealed summons from the rogue trainer, and leaves with fresh orders.
- Day 1First Steps in Thendal VillageA brief midday arrival on Zephras Isle ends with Mambo taking in the view of Thendal Village and bursting into a dance.
- Day 2First Steps Among the Deathknell DeadA new Forsaken rogue cuts down a dozen of the Scourge's mindless wanderers and receives a sealed scroll from the Deathstalkers.
- Day 2First Steps Among the Forsaken at DeathknellA new rogue cuts down a dozen shambling dead in Deathknell and finds Shadow Priest Sarvis has more work, and a sealed scroll, waiting.
- Day 2First Steps Among the Deathknell DeadNewly risen at Deathknell, I met three shambling zombies in Tirisfal Glades and came away stronger for it.
September 2026
- Day 1
Waking Cold in DeathknellA new Forsaken rogue stirs in Tirisfal Glades, hears who freed the dead, and sends six of the Mindless to their rest.
- Day 1
Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellA Forsaken paladin rises into the dawn of Tirisfal Glades, learns who freed him from the Lich King, and is handed a grim first duty.
- Day 1First Steps Among the Forsaken at DeathknellI woke free of the Lich King's chains, met the caretaker of Deathknell, and took up my daggers against the Mindless Ones.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellA Forsaken paladin rises free of the Lich King's grip, hears the Dark Lady's name, and is handed a grim duty against the Mindless Ones.
- Day 1Waking Cold in DeathknellA new Forsaken rogue rises from the crypt, learns he is free of the Lich King, and begins cutting down the Mindless Ones.
- Day 1Waking at Shadow Grave, Called to DeathknellA newly risen Forsaken paladin wakes into the dawn of Tirisfal Glades, meets a gruff undertaker, and is handed a grim charge by a shadow priest.
- Day 1Waking Among the Dead at DeathknellA rogue wakes free of the Lich King's grip, learns what the Forsaken are, and takes first blood against the Mindless Ones.
- Day 1Waking Cold in DeathknellAn Undead paladin wakes free of the Lich King's grasp, learns what the Forsaken are, and is handed a grim duty against the Mindless Ones.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt of DeathknellA newly risen rogue finds Mordo's crypt, Sarvis's chapel, and the first Mindless Ones to put down in the cold dawn of Tirisfal.
- Day 1Waking Cold in DeathknellA Forsaken paladin rises at dawn, meets a gruff undertaker and a shadow priest, and learns who now holds the leash.
- Day 1Waking Dead in DeathknellI woke a free soul among the Forsaken, learned who we are, and took my first blade-work against the Mindless Ones of Deathknell.
- Day 1Waking Cold in DeathknellA Forsaken paladin rises from the crypt, hears who freed him, and is sent to cut down the mindless dead.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellA new Forsaken rogue rises from the crypt, learns who freed the dead, and takes first blades to the zombies overrunning Deathknell.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellA paladin of the Forsaken rises at dawn in Tirisfal Glades, meets the caretaker Mordo, and learns of Sylvanas and the Mindless Ones.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellI woke among the Forsaken, learned I was the Lich King's slave no more, and swung my daggers at the first of the Mindless Ones.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellA paladin wakes among the Forsaken, learns he is the Lich King's slave no more, and is sent to cleanse the village of the Mindless Ones.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellI woke free of the Lich King's grip, took my first tasks in Deathknell, and began cutting down the mindless dead.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellA Forsaken paladin rises at dawn, learns he is free of the Lich King, and receives his first charge against the Mindless Ones.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellI woke among the Forsaken, learned I was the Lich King's slave no more, and took up my daggers against the mindless dead of Deathknell.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellI woke free of the Lich King's chains, met a caretaker and a priest, and was handed my first grim duty among the Forsaken.
- Day 1Waking Cold in DeathknellA rogue of the Forsaken rises at dawn, learns she is free of the Lich King, and cuts down her first mindless dead.
- Day 1Waking Cold in DeathknellA Forsaken paladin rises at dawn in Tirisfal Glades, learns who freed him, and is handed a grim duty against the Mindless Ones.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellI woke among the dead as the Lich King's slave no more, and by morning's end I had my first task, my first kills, and a purpose.
- Day 1Waking Cold in DeathknellA Forsaken paladin rises at dawn in Tirisfal Glades, is freed from the Lich King's grip, and receives a grim charge to cleanse the village.
- Day 1Waking Among the Dead at DeathknellA rogue wakes in Shadow Grave, hears the Forsaken's cause, and sets dagger to the Mindless Ones of Deathknell.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellI woke among the Forsaken, freed from the Lich King's chains, and found a village already at war with its own mindless dead.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellA newly risen rogue finds Shadow Grave, meets the Forsaken of Deathknell, and sets dagger to the Mindless Ones before the day is out.
- Day 1Waking Cold in DeathknellA Forsaken paladin rises at dawn in Tirisfal Glades, learns who freed him, and is handed a grim duty against the mindless dead.
- Day 1Waking Among the Dead at DeathknellA new Forsaken rogue claws free of the crypt, meets the caretaker and the priest, and takes first blood against the mindless dead.
- Day 1Waking Cold in DeathknellA Forsaken paladin rises from the crypt's cold, learns he is free of the Lich King, and is sent against the Mindless Ones.
- Day 1Waking Cold in DeathknellI woke among the Forsaken, free of the Lich King's chains, and had my first taste of the Mindless Ones before the hour was out.
- Day 1Waking Among the Forsaken at DeathknellA paladin rises into a dawn he never expected, learns he is the Lich King's slave no more, and is sent against the mindless dead.
- Day 1Waking in the Crypt at DeathknellA paladin wakes among the Forsaken, freed from the Lich King's hold, and is sent down the hill with a grim errand against the Mindless Ones.
- Day 1
First Steps Beneath the Boughs of ShadowglenBetas meets a conservator, a dryad, and a mentor, thins the nightsabers and boars, and is quite sure the moon was watching the whole time.
- Day 1First Steps Beneath Aldrassil's BoughsBetas wanders Shadowglen, thins the beasts, learns from a dryad, and receives the Mark of the Wild, still certain the moon winked.
- Day 1Shadowglen, Sabers, and a Sigil from MardantBetas wakes in Shadowglen's golden light, thins the beasts for the balance of nature, hears a dryad's grim news, and learns the Mark of the Wild.
- Day 1Boughs of Aldrassil, First Steps of a ProtectorBetas arrives in Shadowglen certain the moon has plans for him, and spends the afternoon thinning beasts, finding a dryad, and being named a brother by his mentor.
- Day 1First Light in Shadowglen, First Wink ConfirmedBetas wakes in Shadowglen, thins the boars and sabers, hears the dryad Tarindrella's grim news of the Gnarlpine, and learns the Mark of the Wild.
- Day 1Shadowglen, Sabers, and a Very Small BookBetas takes his first steps beneath Aldrassil, thins the beasts for balance, meets a dryad, and learns that Elune may indeed be watching.
- Day 1First Steps Beneath the Boughs of ShadowglenBetas takes in Shadowglen, hears the dryad Tarindrella's grim news of the Gnarlpine, and learns the Mark of the Wild, all before the moon has fully risen.
- Day 1First Steps Beneath Aldrassil's BoughsBetas wanders Shadowglen thinning boars and sabers, reads a sigil, learns the Mark of the Wild, and remains certain the moon is watching.
- Day 1Saplings, Sabers, and a Sigil from MardantBetas wanders Shadowglen in the amber late afternoon, thins the sabers and boars, hears dark news of the Gnarlpine, and is named Mardant's pupil.
- Day 1First Light in Shadowglen, First LessonsBetas wakes beneath Teldrassil's boughs, thins the saber and boar herds, reads a sigil, and learns the Mark of the Wild. He also still thinks about snacks.
- Day 1First Steps Beneath the Boughs of ShadowglenBetas wakes in Shadowglen, thins the boars and sabers, meets a dryad, and is quite sure the moon approved of all of it.
- Day 1First Light in Shadowglen, Fourteen Beasts LaterBetas steps into Shadowglen certain the moon winked, meets a dryad, thins the beasts for balance, and receives a very important sigil.
- Day 1First Steps Beneath the Boughs of ShadowglenBetas wakes in Shadowglen, thins the boars and sabers, meets a dryad, and is quite sure the moon is watching his every step.
- Day 1First Steps Beneath Aldrassil's BoughsBetas arrives in Shadowglen, meets a dryad, a mentor, and fourteen beasts, and is certain the moon is watching all of it.
- Day 1First Light in Shadowglen, Moon Still WinkingBetas wakes in Shadowglen, meets a dryad, thins the beasts, and learns the Mark of the Wild, all while certain the moon is watching.
- Day 1Nightsabers, Boars, and a Sigil in AldrassilIn one late afternoon in Shadowglen, Betas thinned the beasts, found a dryad, learned the Mark of the Wild, and was asked to look for a missing friend.
- Day 1Sigils, Sabers, and the Sorrow of the GnarlpineBetas arrives in Shadowglen certain the moon winked at him, thins the boars and sabers, and learns that the forest's oldest friends are dreaming of shadows.
- Day 1Thinning the Glen, Meeting the DryadA first evening in Shadowglen brings fallen sabers, a dryad's warning, and one very small druid trying very hard to matter.