Temple of the White Tiger
- For the quest, see
[20-35] Temple of the White Tiger.
 Temple of the White Tiger | |
|---|---|
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| Leader(s) |
 Xuen |
| Race(s) |
  Pandaren Grummle |
| Affiliation(s) | August Celestials |
| Location | Northeast Kun-Lai Summit |
| Characteristics | |
| Facilities |
 Bank Auctions |
| Travel |
 Flight Master(s) Mass-transit Portal(s) |
The Temple of the White Tiger (or Tiger Temple)[1] is an ancient training ground located high atop the frigid northern peaks of the Kun-Lai Summit looms. It is protected by an elite force of martial priests and monks, along with the spirit of Xuen the White Tiger itself.[2] The Tiger Temple Tournament takes place on the temple's grounds.
History
Mists of Pandaria
During the Alliance-Horde war on Pandaria, several important individuals visited the temple. Among them, Prince Anduin Wrynn requested an audience with the August Celestial Xuen to allow both factions to enter the Vale of Eternal Blossoms,[3] which the White Tiger allowed after he tested the heroes in order to prove their worth.[4] Later, the temple held trials of battle where the Alliance and Horde adventurers came to participate in matches against skilled fighters from all across Pandaria.[5]
In time, The Monkey King returned here and dueled against the Alliance hero in order to test their strength.[6] It was also visited by Wrathion who sought Xuen's blessing.[7]
During the events of the Siege of Orgrimmar, the bronze dragon Kairozdormu learned about an intersection of timeways at the temple.[8]
Li Li's Travel Journal
At some point, Shin Whispercloud was making a delivery of fish from the Anglers Wharf in Krasarang Wilds to the temple. He brought Li Li Stormstout with him, but they didn't stay long.[9]
Shadows of the Horde
Shortly before the war against the Zandalari, Li Li spent some time at the temple. However, when the trolls attacked, Li Li led the refugees from Zouchin Village to the temple. Afterward, Vol'jin, Tyrathan Khort, Chen Stormstout, and Taran Zhu reconvened at the temple, before returning to Shado-Pan Monastery.[10]
War Crimes
Following the Siege of Orgrimmar, the trial of Garrosh Hellscream took place in the temple, attended by the Alliance, Horde, August Celestial, and the Shado-Pan. The deposed warchief was also held captive here. During the trial, the welcomers were forbidden to carry weapons, and pavilions were designated for both factions.[11] The temple's monks and merchants were asked to stay away from the temple grounds during the daytime.[12] By the end of the trial, it was attacked by Garrosh's last followers led by Zaela to create a distraction for Kairoz to transport Garrosh into an alternate Draenor.[13]
Legion
During the third invasion of the Burning Legion, the new Farseer of the Earthen Ring and Rehgar Earthfury came to the Temple and asked Xuen about The Fist of Ra-den.[14] Others came to the Temple to present their offerings to him,[15] so the tiger prepared a series of challenges for everyone who wanted to possess the weapons of the storm. The other challengers included Sigurd the Giantslayer, and the duo, Chen and Li Li. Upon defeating them, the Farseer proceeded to pick up the Fist of Ra-den. As they did, the elements in the weapons caused the main temple to tremble and boulders to fall. However, as the hero was attuning the weapons, Legion forces led by Lord Kra'vos invaded the temple in order to obtain the storm weapons. His inquisitors entrapped Rehgar, Li Li, and Chen, but the shaman hero defeated the demons. As Xuen was congratulating the heroes, spectators and honor guards entered the main temple, and then Rehgar and the hero departed using an Astral Gate to the Maelstrom.[16]
Battle for Azeroth
During the Fourth War, Anachronos and the Horde adventurer returned to the temple to relive a vision of the trial and empower the fragment of the Vision of Time.[17]
Flight path connections
Scenarios
Two scenarios take place here: the Arena of Annihilation and the single-player Proving Grounds.
NPCs
Xuen-
Big Greenfeather <Flight Master> - Black Arrow <Repair Vendor>
- Full Flask <Grummlegrog and Souvenirs>
-
Gurgthock <Fight Promoter> 
-
Wodin the Troll-Servant 
Sunwalker Dezco <Dawnchaser Chieftain>
Anduin Wrynn <Prince of Stormwind> - Master Lao (Innkeeper)
- Trial Master Rotun <Proving Grounds Instructor>
- Zhi the Harmonious <Caretaker>
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Taran Zhu
- Unnamed
- Guards
Notes
- There is a flower that grows in the lakes of the mountain slopes near the Temple of the White Tiger, that only blooms in the presence of someone pure of heart.[18]
- When Lei Shen was conquering Pandaria during the rise of the mogu empire, pandaren refugees came to Xuen who offered the pandaren shelter. Subsequently, Lei Shen dueled with Xuen at a temple as depicted in artwork of World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1,[19] which could be the Temple of the White Tiger. However, that happened long before Kang built his monastery per Xuen's advice during the Pandaren Revolution against the last mogu emperor. The sources that refer to the first monks' training and Shaohao's capture of the Sha of Anger differ in the location of Kang's monastery between the Temple of the White Tiger, Shado-Pan Monastery, and the Peak of Serenity.
- Near the building holding Xuen himself is The Emperor's Burden - Part 6, providing a small bit of lore about Shaohao, the last emperor of Pandaria. Interacting with the shrine is one of the objectives of
[The Seven Burdens of Shaohao], a Pandaria exploration achievement.
Speculation
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The Xuen Shield Bearers may come from the temple.
Patch changes
- Patch 5.0.4 (2012-08-28): Added.
See also
References
- ^ As evidenced when hovering over the Temple signpost with the mouse
- ^ Mists of Pandaria Expansion Features/Welcome to Pandaria#Kun-Lai Summit
- ^ [20-35] Temple of the White Tiger
- ^ [20-35] A Celestial Experience
- ^ [20-35] Trial At The Temple of the White Tiger
- ^ [15-35] The Third Riddle: Strength
- ^ [90] Celestial Blessings
- ^ [30-35] Courting Destiny
- ^ Li Li's Travel Journal
- ^ Vol'jin: Shadows of the Horde
- ^ War Crimes, chapter 1
- ^ War Crimes, chapter 8
- ^ War Crimes, chapter 35
- ^
[10-45] The Coming Storm
- ^ [10-45] The Codex of Ra
- ^ [10-45] The Voice of Thunder
- ^ [40-80] Echo of Warlord Zaela
- ^
[45] Lilies for Ryuli
- ^ File:Xuen vs Lei Shen Chronicle Vol 1.jpg
