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World of Warcraft takes place in a 3D representation of the Warcraft universe that players can interact with through their characters. The game world initially consisted of the two continents in Azeroth: Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms. Four separate expansions later added to the game's playable area the realms of Outland and Draenor and the continents of Northrend and Pandaria. As a player explores new locations, different routes and means of transportation become available. Players can access "flight masters" in newly discovered locations to fly to previously discovered locations in other parts of the world. [32] Players can also use boats, zeppelins, or portals to move from one continent to another. Although the game world remains relatively similar from day to day, seasonal events reflecting real world events, such as Halloween (Hallow's End), [33] Christmas (Winter Veil), Children's Week, [30] Easter (Noblegarden), and Midsummer have been represented in the game world. Locations also have variable weather including, among other things, rain, snow, and dust storms. [32] Wagner James Au (November 26, 2006). "Inside World of Warcraft Gold Farm, Future of Work". gigaom.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2008 . Retrieved March 3, 2008. Robert Howarth (December 24, 2004). "2004 PC Game of the Year Awards". Voodoo Extreme. Archived from the original on July 20, 2008 . Retrieved June 25, 2008. This festival is one-stop creative shopping experience, showcasing contemporary arts and crafts and celebrating the talents of British designer-makers. You can even commission artists, watch demonstrations and take part in enjoyable crafts workshops in a beautiful setting.