Obscure References & Their Origins
Professor Putricide - Professor Farnsworth (Futurama)
Sire Denathrius's cutting blade has a mind of its own, as well as this name.
Remornia
Ember Tap
Warlock
Despite being known for its many spires of stone, this region never quite lived up to its name.
Thousand Needles
Professor
Archaeology (Profession)
Clad in black, they are the watchers on the wall.
Shado-pan - Night's Watch (Game of Thrones)
These three puppies are the loyal good boys of Castle Nathria.
Margore, Bargast, Hecutis
Hysteria
Death Knight
This swampy region was once known as a death trap for new players looking to play with friends on the other side of the world.
Wetlands
Starcaller
Algalon (10-man)
If you got this reference, you might just be a "clever girl".
Isle of Giants - Jurassic Park
The minimum and maximum item level obtainable through the Castle Nathria raid.
187, 233
Recuperate
Rogue
DAILY DOUBLE!!
No-fly zones!
Azuremyst Isle, Bloodmyst Isle, Eversong Woods, Ghostlands, Isle of Quel'Danas
Storm's End
Heroic Lei Shen (Throne of Thunder)
This crafty toymaker loves his lifelike works, but would be crushed to know more people prefer crushing them than dropping them.
This raid, coming in 9.1, is set in the Maw itself!
Sanctum of Domination
Divine Insight
Priest
Named for the founder's father.
Durotar
Unfortunately, despite its name, this gnomish swordsman's blade will not actually provide you with the "mastery" stat.
Linken (Un'Goro Crater) - Link (Legend of Zelda)
The current "big bad" of the expansion, known by his penchant for jailing damned souls, goes by this, his true name.
Zovaal
Meditation
Paladin
Kezan, The Lost Isles
Bloodsail Admiral
Exalted with Bloodsail Buccaneers