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Pandaria

Pandaria is a fictional continent in the Warcraft universe, introduced with World of Warcraft's expansion Mists of Pandaria in 2012. It lies to the east of Azeroth and is hidden behind the Mists of Pandaria, a magical veil that kept it isolated for thousands of years. The land is inhabited by the Pandaren, a humanoid panda race known for their philosophy and culinary culture.

Geography and ecology: The continent features a range of biomes—from misty forests in the Jade Forest to

Inhabitants and culture: Pandaren society emphasizes balance, self-reliance, and restraint; they cultivate agriculture and brewing; martial

History and lore: Pandaria is home to ancient empires and mystic orders. The Mogu ruled parts of

In-game significance: The expansion introduced the Pandaren playable race and the monk class, with a distinctive

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temperate
valleys
such
as
the
Valley
of
the
Four
Winds,
rugged
Kun-Lai
Summit,
arid
Dread
Wastes,
and
the
central
Vale
of
Eternal
Blossoms.
The
Wandering
Isle,
a
sentient
ship-like
island,
also
plays
a
role
in
Pandaren
lore.
arts
and
monasteries
shape
their
lifestyle.
The
Shado-Pan
guardians
and
various
ancient
clans
appear
in
Pandaria's
history
alongside
remnants
of
the
Mogu
and
Mantid
civilizations.
the
continent
in
antiquity,
while
Pandaren
traditions
and
their
allies
opposed
them.
The
Mantid
and
Sha
are
antagonists
encountered
in
Pandaria's
stories.
Thousands
of
years
of
isolation
ended
when
Azerothians
arrived
during
the
Mists
of
Pandaria
expansion.
starting
experience
on
the
Wandering
Isle.
It
added
new
zones,
dungeons,
and
raids
centered
on
the
Vale
of
Eternal
Blossoms.