User:El.raffex/Wumpus (Discord)

Wumpus is the Discord mascot that appears in branding, Easter Eggs, stickers and images across the customer and website. Wumpus is used to transmit to new users who join a server or initiate a Direct Message. Wumpus, visible in the "Blocked" tab of Direct Messages when no one is blocked.

It is believed that the origin of the character is from the 1973 game Hunt the Wumpus. There are visual similarities between the mascot and the graphical variation of the game made for the TI-99/4A home computer.

The Wumpus in Discord
Wumpus is a legendary figure that has become very popular among users of the communication platform. This creature is a kind of official mascot of the company, which is known for its games and social activities.

The Wumpus is a furry creature, with a fluffy and harmless appearance, but who has a slightly cranky temperament. It is a mixture of several animals, with a pig-like snout, rabbit ears, kangaroo paws and a squirrel tail. His large, expressive eyes give him an air of curiosity and innocence, but his presence can be a bit intimidating.

In Discord, it is very popular among users, who use it in their avatars, in their chat rooms and in their emojis. The animal is considered a kind of symbol of the platform, and is seen as a unifying element between the different users.

Wumpus is also a character in several Discord games and activities. It can be found in treasure hunt games, trivia challenges and even role-playing games. In each of these contexts, Wumpus is seen as a friendly and humorous character who can help unite users around a common goal.

Overall, Discord’s Wumpus is an iconic figure representing the spirit of the platform. With its unique appearance and striking personality, it has become a symbol of the community and a source of fun and camaraderie for Discord users around the world.

Appearance to the Public
At the TGS (Tokyo Game Show) 2022, held between September 15 and September 18, 2022, Wumpus made a live appearance. According to Discord’s email sent to members of Hypesquad (probably only to those residing in Tokyo): At first, Wumpus will make a live appearance for the first time. Like, actually Wumpus - not a statue like before. Unfortunately it wasn’t a real animal, but just a fantasy. During TGS 2022 Discord started selling merchandise in cooperation with Dotexe for the shop. The shop also offers a Wumpus plush for $100, but at TGS 2022 the Discord team gave away a lot of them. Sometimes when Wumpus made his appearance, he gave 2 Wumpus stuffed animals to random people in front of him. The other chance to win the Wumpus stuffed toy along with the Nellys stuffed toy was to write a short description of your own Discord Server on a paper plate and provide an invite link to the server. The Discord team changed the papers on the "server wall" and printed QR codes for the servers to join easily.

Wumpus Wonderventures
Wumpus Wonderventures, is a comic book mini-series where it features the lovable time-travelling mascot Wumpus as they encounter dark fates awaiting humanity. It tackles grander themes while maintaining a light tone and small bits of dark humour.