[Mozenwrathe]

wondering what is up with the shaking head icon? simple. the question it asked was "will I survive and thrive in the New Trollbark Swamp area?" it doesn't like your chances (at low level). neither do I. why? I checked it out yesterday night. took a few snapshots. the place isn't quite gigantic (yet), but as it is not finished there is a lot you'll want to memorize. there's at least three places that WILL be teeming with life (or something resembling it) within that area. not to say that there's nothing in the swamp right now. oh no, your favourite breed of trolls have made sure to populate the area bearing their names. without spoiling anything, I can tell you now that you can expect your face to be eaten. often. very often. as well, bring your favourite waterproof armor. it IS a swamp. at least half of the area is submerged. that's right people, a swamp that ACTS like a swamp. complete with drowned trees, algae bays, and dismal lighting. (bring your own light source. trust me on this one.)

for some reason, I have a feeling Volo will be hiring out to have this new realm mapped out. I could have sworn I saw a mosquito there as big as my head, but that was probably a troll throwing the remains of its meal at me to try to cripple me. (it missed. I ran.) regardless, you all need to experience this fertile realm for yourselves. I wouldn't suggest doing what I did and dragging a seven-level character through the muck and nastiness. then again, your lower level characters will benefit from the OTHER new reality...