diff --git a/src/server/game/AI/CoreAI/PetAI.cpp b/src/server/game/AI/CoreAI/PetAI.cpp
index 8416b5300a..0a35e19546 100644
--- a/src/server/game/AI/CoreAI/PetAI.cpp
+++ b/src/server/game/AI/CoreAI/PetAI.cpp
@@ -412,7 +412,7 @@ Unit* PetAI::SelectNextTarget(bool allowAutoSelect) const
     if (me->HasReactState(REACT_AGGRESSIVE) && allowAutoSelect)
     {
         if (!me->GetCharmInfo()->IsReturning() || me->GetCharmInfo()->IsFollowing() || me->GetCharmInfo()->IsAtStay())
-            if (Unit* nearTarget = me->SelectNearestHostileUnitInAggroRange(true))
+            if (Unit* nearTarget = me->SelectNearestHostileUnitInAggroRange(true, true))
                 return nearTarget;
     }
 
@@ -445,7 +445,8 @@ void PetAI::HandleReturnMovement()
             me->GetCharmInfo()->GetStayPosition(x, y, z);
             ClearCharmInfoFlags();
             me->GetCharmInfo()->SetIsReturning(true);
-            me->GetMotionMaster()->Clear();
+
+            me->GetMotionMaster()->Clear(MOTION_SLOT_ACTIVE);
             me->GetMotionMaster()->MovePoint(me->GetGUID().GetCounter(), x, y, z);
         }
     }
@@ -455,7 +456,7 @@ void PetAI::HandleReturnMovement()
         {
             ClearCharmInfoFlags();
             me->GetCharmInfo()->SetIsReturning(true);
-            me->GetMotionMaster()->Clear();
+            me->GetMotionMaster()->Clear(MOTION_SLOT_ACTIVE);
             me->FollowTarget(me->GetCharmerOrOwner());
         }
     }
@@ -481,7 +482,7 @@ void PetAI::DoAttack(Unit* target, bool chase)
             bool oldCmdAttack = me->GetCharmInfo()->IsCommandAttack(); // This needs to be reset after other flags are cleared
             ClearCharmInfoFlags();
             me->GetCharmInfo()->SetIsCommandAttack(oldCmdAttack); // For passive pets commanded to attack so they will use spells
-            me->GetMotionMaster()->Clear();
+            me->GetMotionMaster()->Clear(MOTION_SLOT_ACTIVE);
 
             float chaseDistance = me->GetPetChaseDistance();
 
@@ -494,26 +495,25 @@ void PetAI::DoAttack(Unit* target, bool chase)
         {
             ClearCharmInfoFlags();
             me->GetCharmInfo()->SetIsAtStay(true);
-            me->GetMotionMaster()->Clear();
+            me->GetMotionMaster()->Clear(MOTION_SLOT_ACTIVE);
             me->GetMotionMaster()->MoveIdle();
         }
     }
 }
 
-void PetAI::MovementInform(uint32 moveType, uint32 data)
+void PetAI::MovementInform(uint32 type, uint32 id)
 {
     // Receives notification when pet reaches stay or follow owner
-    switch (moveType)
+    switch (type)
     {
         case POINT_MOTION_TYPE:
         {
             // Pet is returning to where stay was clicked. data should be
             // pet's GUIDLow since we set that as the waypoint ID
-            if (data == me->GetGUID().GetCounter() && me->GetCharmInfo()->IsReturning())
+            if (id == me->GetGUID().GetCounter() && me->GetCharmInfo()->IsReturning())
             {
                 ClearCharmInfoFlags();
                 me->GetCharmInfo()->SetIsAtStay(true);
-                me->GetMotionMaster()->Clear();
                 me->GetMotionMaster()->MoveIdle();
             }
             break;
@@ -522,7 +522,7 @@ void PetAI::MovementInform(uint32 moveType, uint32 data)
         {
             // If data is owner's GUIDLow then we've reached follow point,
             // otherwise we're probably chasing a creature
-            if (me->GetCharmerOrOwner() && me->GetCharmInfo() && data == me->GetCharmerOrOwner()->GetGUID().GetCounter() && me->GetCharmInfo()->IsReturning())
+            if (me->GetCharmerOrOwner() && me->GetCharmInfo() && id == me->GetCharmerOrOwner()->GetGUID().GetCounter() && me->GetCharmInfo()->IsReturning())
             {
                 ClearCharmInfoFlags();
                 me->GetCharmInfo()->SetIsFollowing(true);
@@ -624,7 +624,7 @@ void PetAI::ReceiveEmote(Player* player, uint32 emote)
 
 void PetAI::OnCharmed(bool isNew)
 {
-    if (me->IsCharmed())
+    if (!me->isPossessedByPlayer() && me->IsCharmed())
         me->FollowTarget(me->GetCharmer());
 
     CreatureAI::OnCharmed(isNew);
diff --git a/src/server/game/AI/CoreAI/PetAI.h b/src/server/game/AI/CoreAI/PetAI.h
index 2346b106ec..c7f339b528 100644
--- a/src/server/game/AI/CoreAI/PetAI.h
+++ b/src/server/game/AI/CoreAI/PetAI.h
@@ -38,11 +38,13 @@ class TC_GAME_API PetAI : public CreatureAI
         void KilledUnit(Unit* /*victim*/) override;
         void AttackStart(Unit* target) override; // only start attacking if not attacking something else already
         void _AttackStart(Unit* target); // always start attacking if possible
-        void MovementInform(uint32 moveType, uint32 data) override;
+        void MovementInform(uint32 type, uint32 id) override;
         void OwnerAttackedBy(Unit* attacker) override;
         void OwnerAttacked(Unit* target) override;
         void DamageTaken(Unit* attacker, uint32& /*damage*/) override { AttackStart(attacker); }
         void ReceiveEmote(Player* player, uint32 textEmote) override;
+        void JustEnteredCombat(Unit* who) override { EngagementStart(who); }
+        void JustExitedCombat() override { EngagementOver(); }
         void OnCharmed(bool isNew) override;
 
         // The following aren't used by the PetAI but need to be defined to override
diff --git a/src/server/game/Entities/Creature/Creature.cpp b/src/server/game/Entities/Creature/Creature.cpp
index 07baa3eecf..e324623b20 100644
--- a/src/server/game/Entities/Creature/Creature.cpp
+++ b/src/server/game/Entities/Creature/Creature.cpp
@@ -3010,14 +3010,14 @@ float Creature::GetAggroRange(Unit const* target) const
     return 0.0f;
 }
 
-Unit* Creature::SelectNearestHostileUnitInAggroRange(bool useLOS) const
+Unit* Creature::SelectNearestHostileUnitInAggroRange(bool useLOS, bool ignoreCivilians) const
 {
     // Selects nearest hostile target within creature's aggro range. Used primarily by
     //  pets set to aggressive. Will not return neutral or friendly targets.
 
     Unit* target = nullptr;
 
-    Trinity::NearestHostileUnitInAggroRangeCheck u_check(this, useLOS);
+    Trinity::NearestHostileUnitInAggroRangeCheck u_check(this, useLOS, ignoreCivilians);
     Trinity::UnitSearcher<Trinity::NearestHostileUnitInAggroRangeCheck> searcher(this, target, u_check);
 
     Cell::VisitGridObjects(this, searcher, MAX_AGGRO_RADIUS);
diff --git a/src/server/game/Entities/Creature/Creature.h b/src/server/game/Entities/Creature/Creature.h
index 1c87a0ff57..fcb6a92a08 100644
--- a/src/server/game/Entities/Creature/Creature.h
+++ b/src/server/game/Entities/Creature/Creature.h
@@ -241,7 +241,7 @@ class TC_GAME_API Creature : public Unit, public GridObject<Creature>, public Ma
 
         Unit* SelectNearestTarget(float dist = 0, bool playerOnly = false) const;
         Unit* SelectNearestTargetInAttackDistance(float dist = 0) const;
-        Unit* SelectNearestHostileUnitInAggroRange(bool useLOS = false) const;
+        Unit* SelectNearestHostileUnitInAggroRange(bool useLOS = false, bool ignoreCivilians = false) const;
 
         void DoFleeToGetAssistance();
         void CallForHelp(float fRadius);
diff --git a/src/server/game/Entities/Unit/Unit.cpp b/src/server/game/Entities/Unit/Unit.cpp
index 4d7ea57260..a4f52eefc9 100644
--- a/src/server/game/Entities/Unit/Unit.cpp
+++ b/src/server/game/Entities/Unit/Unit.cpp
@@ -13672,6 +13672,7 @@ void Unit::SetFacingTo(float ori, bool force)
         init.DisableTransportPathTransformations(); // It makes no sense to target global orientation
     init.SetFacing(ori);
     init.Launch();
+    UpdateSplineMovement(1);
 }
 
 void Unit::SetFacingToObject(WorldObject const* object, bool force)
@@ -13685,6 +13686,7 @@ void Unit::SetFacingToObject(WorldObject const* object, bool force)
     init.MoveTo(GetPositionX(), GetPositionY(), GetPositionZ(), false);
     init.SetFacing(GetAngle(object));   // when on transport, GetAngle will still return global coordinates (and angle) that needs transforming
     init.Launch();
+    UpdateSplineMovement(1);
 }
 
 void Unit::SetFacingToPoint(Position const& point, bool force)
@@ -13700,6 +13702,7 @@ void Unit::SetFacingToPoint(Position const& point, bool force)
         init.DisableTransportPathTransformations(); // It makes no sense to target global orientation
     init.SetFacing(point.GetPositionX(), point.GetPositionY(), point.GetPositionZ());
     init.Launch();
+    UpdateSplineMovement(1);
 }
 
 bool Unit::SetWalk(bool enable)
diff --git a/src/server/game/Grids/Notifiers/GridNotifiers.h b/src/server/game/Grids/Notifiers/GridNotifiers.h
index 7b695c557c..9016db11e4 100644
--- a/src/server/game/Grids/Notifiers/GridNotifiers.h
+++ b/src/server/game/Grids/Notifiers/GridNotifiers.h
@@ -1217,9 +1217,10 @@ namespace Trinity
     class NearestHostileUnitInAggroRangeCheck
     {
         public:
-            explicit NearestHostileUnitInAggroRangeCheck(Creature const* creature, bool useLOS = false) : _me(creature), _useLOS(useLOS)
+            explicit NearestHostileUnitInAggroRangeCheck(Creature const* creature, bool useLOS = false, bool ignoreCivilians = false) : _me(creature), _useLOS(useLOS), _ignoreCivilians(ignoreCivilians)
             {
             }
+
             bool operator()(Unit* u)
             {
                 if (!u->IsHostileTo(_me))
@@ -1234,12 +1235,19 @@ namespace Trinity
                 if (_useLOS && !u->IsWithinLOSInMap(_me))
                     return false;
 
+                // pets in aggressive do not attack civilians
+                if (_ignoreCivilians)
+                    if (Creature* c = u->ToCreature())
+                        if (c->IsCivilian())
+                            return false;
+
                 return true;
             }
 
     private:
             Creature const* _me;
             bool _useLOS;
+            bool _ignoreCivilians;
             NearestHostileUnitInAggroRangeCheck(NearestHostileUnitInAggroRangeCheck const&);
     };
 
diff --git a/src/server/game/Spells/Spell.cpp b/src/server/game/Spells/Spell.cpp
index bacf32bf80..261b8f12ed 100644
--- a/src/server/game/Spells/Spell.cpp
+++ b/src/server/game/Spells/Spell.cpp
@@ -3434,7 +3434,7 @@ SpellCastResult Spell::prepare(SpellCastTargets const& targets, AuraEffect const
         {
             // stealth must be removed at cast starting (at show channel bar)
             // skip triggered spell (item equip spell casting and other not explicit character casts/item uses)
-            if (!(_triggeredCastFlags & TRIGGERED_IGNORE_AURA_INTERRUPT_FLAGS) && !m_spellInfo->HasAttribute(SPELL_ATTR2_NOT_AN_ACTION))
+            if (!(_triggeredCastFlags & TRIGGERED_IGNORE_CAST_IN_PROGRESS) && !m_spellInfo->HasAttribute(SPELL_ATTR2_NOT_AN_ACTION))
                 unitCaster->RemoveAurasWithInterruptFlags(SpellAuraInterruptFlags::Action, m_spellInfo);
 
             unitCaster->SetCurrentCastSpell(this);
@@ -3792,7 +3792,7 @@ void Spell::_cast(bool skipCheck)
     if (!(hitMask & PROC_HIT_CRITICAL))
         hitMask |= PROC_HIT_NORMAL;
 
-    if (!(_triggeredCastFlags & TRIGGERED_IGNORE_AURA_INTERRUPT_FLAGS) && !m_spellInfo->HasAttribute(SPELL_ATTR2_NOT_AN_ACTION))
+    if (!(_triggeredCastFlags & TRIGGERED_IGNORE_CAST_IN_PROGRESS) && !m_spellInfo->HasAttribute(SPELL_ATTR2_NOT_AN_ACTION))
         m_originalCaster->RemoveAurasWithInterruptFlags(SpellAuraInterruptFlags::ActionDelayed, m_spellInfo);
 
     Unit::ProcSkillsAndAuras(m_originalCaster, nullptr, procAttacker, PROC_FLAG_NONE, PROC_SPELL_TYPE_MASK_ALL, PROC_SPELL_PHASE_CAST, hitMask, this, nullptr, nullptr);
@@ -4093,7 +4093,7 @@ void Spell::update(uint32 difftime)
         // if charmed by creature, trust the AI not to cheat and allow the cast to proceed
         // @todo this is a hack, "creature" movesplines don't differentiate turning/moving right now
         // however, checking what type of movement the spline is for every single spline would be really expensive
-        if (!m_caster->ToUnit()->GetCharmerGUID().IsCreature())
+        if (!m_caster->ToUnit()->IsControlledByPlayer())
             cancel();
     }
 
diff --git a/src/server/game/Spells/SpellDefines.h b/src/server/game/Spells/SpellDefines.h
index e904c40125..b2f533b7b0 100644
--- a/src/server/game/Spells/SpellDefines.h
+++ b/src/server/game/Spells/SpellDefines.h
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ enum TriggerCastFlags : uint32
     TRIGGERED_IGNORE_CAST_IN_PROGRESS               = 0x00000020,   //! Will not check if a current cast is in progress
     TRIGGERED_IGNORE_COMBO_POINTS                   = 0x00000040,   //! Will ignore combo point requirement
     TRIGGERED_CAST_DIRECTLY                         = 0x00000080,   //! In Spell::prepare, will be cast directly without setting containers for executed spell
-    TRIGGERED_IGNORE_AURA_INTERRUPT_FLAGS           = 0x00000100,   //! Will ignore interruptible aura's at cast
+    // reuse                                        = 0x00000100,
     TRIGGERED_IGNORE_SET_FACING                     = 0x00000200,   //! Will not adjust facing to target (if any)
     TRIGGERED_IGNORE_SHAPESHIFT                     = 0x00000400,   //! Will ignore shapeshift checks
     TRIGGERED_IGNORE_CASTER_AURASTATE               = 0x00000800,   //! Will ignore caster aura states including combat requirements and death state