Hearthstone’s First Animated Short: Hearth and Home

Check out this awesome animated short for Hearthstone: Hearth and Home! They have a new series of more animated shorts and comic books coming in the upcoming months.

This was first revealed at gamescom 2017.

Blizzard Entertainment’s Hearth and Home is the first in an ongoing series of animated shorts and comics that explores the story of Harth Stonebrew’s wondrous Tavern, the whimsical and magical backdrop for Hearthstone®, Blizzard’s smash-hit digital strategy card game. It’s a place full of laughter, camaraderie, and good-natured competition, as well as a cast of characters from every corner of Azeroth.

Introducing Hearthstone Animated Shorts

Hearth and Home is the first in a new series of animated shorts telling Hearthstone stories, and serves as a whimsical introduction to the tavern and its patrons. Previous Hearthstone cinematics have primarily focused on introducing expansion content—these new animated shorts aim to weave together a narrative around a recurring cast.

Hearth and Home kicks off the story of Ava, a girl who finds herself transported to a warm and welcoming place full of interesting and (mostly) friendly folks. The colorful characters in this inn may even remind you of some of the Hearthstone players you may meet in real life. Whether they’re seasoned pros, or just getting into the game like Ava, there’s room in the tavern for everyone.

Welcome to the Tavern

Somewhere between here and “There Be Dragons” lies the Tavern—a magical, welcoming place that offers a hearty meal, a warm fire, and safe haven to those in need of a home.

The Tavern’s patrons share stories of adventure and daring over rousing games of Hearthstone. Some come to challenge the very best in competition, while others enjoy playing the game in ways no one has ever seen.

Here’s some additional art and information that Blizzard has released:

About the Characters

• Harth Stonebrew – The Tavern’s jolly dwarven proprietor is a welcoming and gracious host.
• Ava – A curious teenage girl with an indomitable, resilient spirit and a knack for Hearthstone.
• Malto – This kindly old mage is a source of wisdom and encouragement.
• Sarge – Sarge is no ordinary mouse—Malto’s magical companion is the heart of the Tavern.
• Lou – A boisterous, happy-go-lucky paladin with a positive attitude. The life of the party.
• Fewz and Wick – These goblin brothers provide thrilling commentary for the Tavern’s most heated Hearthstone matches.
• Velaris – This snooty blood elf’s card collection is dwarfed only by the size of his ego.
• Roberta “Bertie” Clickfizzle – A brilliant gnome whose curiosity knows no bounds. She’s in her element when tinkering with unique deck ideas.
• Urk – This orc loves playing aggressive decks, but watch out! He has anger issues and has even been known to flip a table or two.