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Solving the Mailbox Map Quest
来自 939788
[Last Updated]:
2016/05/23
补丁:5.4.8
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While it isn't a formal quest in WoW, one day I got to looking closely at the map that opens up when you view items in your mailbox:
Upon inspection, it appears to be some terrestrial formations. Nothing is done without a lot of forethought in this game -- everything has a purpose, where even NPC names are often references to something else -- so it makes me very curious about this element.
You can see, with that "X" in the upper corner, that the mailbox map is much like a treasure map... but to what and where? Here's a somewhat pixilated close-up:
I realized that there might be something to it, if I could find that area of the world that is represented on this map (if it is, in fact, even in game yet, and not just something planned for a future expansion).
It has taken a while of casual looking in my spare time, but I believe I have at least partially cracked the mystery of the mailbox map. It has been tricky to find the site, because the mailbox map has the main masses represented in blue, so I thought those were pools of water, and spent much of my time seeking out ponds to match the configuration. (Incidentally, the red blotches on the map appear to be nothing but blood.)
I now believe that the blue spots are, instead, land masses (islands, to be precise), and I may have found the place where they exist. See how the 5 blue "pools" make an overall crescent shape with a little bit of a tail on the left, in the shot above? Now, see what I found in Silverpine Forest:
Still not obvious? Here, lemme rotate that for you:
You have to admit, that is pretty close; it's not spot-on, but some of the disparity in size and shape can likely be attributed to the fact that the mailbox map appears to be a hand-drawn rendition.
Now, the other thing I was looking for (from the first and second screenshots) were those four little black or dark blue dots that are cradled in the crescent. Those don't show on the map of Silverpine, but sure enough, when I got to the spot that is the cradle of the 5 islands, I see this in the water:
The screenshot isn't that great, but there are four distinct circles, in roughly the same orientation as on the mailbox map. Here's a mark-up to help you see them better:
... they are the shadows of underwater rock formations that are close to the surface of the lake.
So, there you have it, at least as far as I've gotten. But what was there? Hrm, not much. It wasn't clear on the mailbox map exactly where the "X" would be located in relation to the other landmarks, but I went to where it roughly appeared that it might be (see my player marker in the fourth photo, above), and there was only an indentation in the land and a bunch of bears. FORMER bears.
On the one hand, I am excited to have found this location, and I believe it may be the one they intended. However, I am stymied by finding nothing there. Do I have the wrong spot, after all? Do I have the right spot, but the wrong "X"? Was there just never anything planned for it but a few hours' diversion? Questions remain. I would love if others were interested in taking a look for themselves, and see if there's any resolution, or whether the mailbox map quest is just a red herring.
As an aside, the right half of the mailbox map has what appears to be some coded hash markings, but that is a topic for a different update. Happy adventuring!
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评论来自
FatalHeaven
I admire your patience in trying to figure out the map and the fact that you believe you found the area. But I also feel, you may be reading too much into a fake map with marking intended only to give color to the page. I hope for the sake of your effort, that it turns up something though.
Happy Hunting!
评论来自
Deadi
Try all the emotes! Maybe that's the coded hash marks. Maybe you have to say or do the right thing in that spot. Or target a dead bear and try all the emotes.
评论来自
917918
I do believe the map leads to something; but I'm not quite sure what yet. I discovered a human body at the bottom the lake; he has orange hair. Perhaps he's the one who drew the map?
I'll post the picture when I can.
I've searched humanoids in Silverpine Forest on WoWhead and haven't found any leads yet. I've also noticed numerous boat debris and wreckage in various locations at the bottom of the lake as well as other skeletal remains.
I decided to explore inside Fenris Keep. I found no books or "readable" documents inside. But there were 2 paintings of Thousand Needles before cataclysm that were identical to each other. Perhaps a hint?
Now that most of Thousand Needles is underwater, it's almost impossible to search there. I tried matching the paintings to maybe someone's point of view in which the paintings were painted, but found no matches.
I will continue to post more information as I find it.
:)
评论来自
986171
It's amazing how wonderful and truly
vast
the World of Azeroth is. It really is a WORLD! I've been playing for almost 3 years now and still continue to be amazed at how huge it is. I only relate this because I never thought of looking at the mailbox map, but having read your guide and studied in depth the clues and `evidence' you've shown, and have to admit that I, too, certainly believe that there must be some purpose to the map and its correlations in Azeroth, or even Outland? Though I haven't done any detailed search of the Orcs original homeland yet, it is another possibility, although I agree that the `Fenris Isle Theory' seems very possible.
I will join with you and Angelxeyes (and maybe Deadi) to the purpose of furthering this investigation, and post any pertinent or possibly related findings I discover, as well as any opinions that may be relevant. I thank you very much Kitrielle, for your keen eye and enthusiastic curiosity, both marks of an expert `treasure hunter' in my opinion, and both of which I truly admire. May we one day uncover the entire truth in this matter. I certainly hope "they" won't try to "keep us quiet" if this is taboo knowledge. Though we may find ourselves on separate sides of the "red/blue" battlefield, I was once a human myself xD and harbor no ill will toward the Alliance. Let us work together to bring to light the truth of this mystery.
I shall remain your humble "co-conspirator" in uncovering the mysteries of Azeroth and servant ever,
-Nepharias H. Lichbane (Muradin)
评论来自
984845
Yes, I never noticed this on mail map until I came across this. You certainly have been taking,these clues an making them into steps.it does lead to thoughts of hidden treasure. I amsure your still working on this,I'm too new to offer any help or suggestions. I am going to check your postings on this,see if you find a glorious stash of hidden treasure! You do seem like a superb treasure hunter,an definately seasoned player. good luck to you ! Now I need to go check my map :-} now Im curious
评论来自
1173877
This is really interesting. Has anyone followed this up any further or found anything? I'd really like to know whether this was a juicy tidbit for the persistent, or a red herring, or indeed nothing at all; not even a colourful smoked fish.
评论来自
1208545
Angelxeyes found a body at the bottom of the lake with red hair. I thought this was funny, and then PenGypHon said this could be a red herring... and then it clicked.
I believe this may have been, totally, utterly, and completely purposeful, and wicked.
A part of me is like "Nah, that's a stretch, they wouldn't do that..." but at the same time... Blizzard would TOTALLY throw out a "Red HAIRring" just to mess with us....
Also, that the "dead-end" found, was a bunch of dead bears... I mean.. c'mon... that's funny.
评论来自
Papajersey
its players like you that get my heart pumping and looking for mysterious clues to undiscovered areas, items and scenarios in wow. ill definitely check this out, thank you for the side note quest :) HAPPY ADVENTURING!(##RESPBREAK##)524##DELIM##thaia##DELIM##Please do not post comments all in bold. Thank you :)
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