The Worldvein Essence, available by wow classic gold running the weekly Expeditions quest, is relatively easy to obtain and was recently buffed considerably, getting of the best essences for a few courses.
Essences remain the stumbling block for alternative personalities, but it is possible to receive an alt in reasonable shape in 8.3, or even absolutely min-maxed.
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