Off the coast lies Coldarra, a mystical, snowy region and home to the blue dragonflight aspect Malygos. There are also more quests to complete in The Nexus, one of the first two dungeons, than in Utgarde Keep (the Howling Fjord dungeon). The zone is large, and travel can be exhausting, but the rewards pay off as the quests progress in a linear fashion. Home to the Tuskarr, a manbearpig-er, walrus-like race, the tundra offers many quests which are clustered in hubs somewhat larger than those of the Howling Fjord. Murloc, naga, and even wild orca inhabit the waters.
Trees are few and far between, vegetation remains frozen on the ground, and the waters are haunted by Kvaldir, a strange, ghost-like race akin to the Vry'kul. As soon as one sets foot in the zone, it becomes apparent that resources in this area are scarce. On the western front is the Borean Tundra, a large open area consisting of frozen vegetation and a misty coastline. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find a similar quest for the Horde (or Alliance in the Borean Tundra). I highly recommend all players to, when completing the second quest in the spirit realm, walk up to the large steps before Utgarde Keep for a special surprise (tip: don't read the quest comments unless you want to spoil the surprise). The quest begins with Thoralius the Wise, who may be found next to a large, white incense burner at the main campfire in Valgarde. One such quest involves the first real encounter with the Lich King. The Howling Fjord contains several notable quests related to the design of the area. The zone is widespread, but well-designed with several clusters beyond the main townships ( Valgarde and New Agamand) which serve as "breadcrumb trails" to help players discover new areas. Home of what was once the only accessible port on the continent, the fjord is filled with inhabitants such as bears, wolves, and even Vry'kul, a Nordic viking-like race of humanoids.
Open clearings and sparse forests make up a large portion of the terrain, but things turn deadly cold as one approaches the northern mountains. The Howling Fjord is as its name implies, a highly elevated series of cliffs and ravines with a searing wind that sweeps through the mountainside. Lush, rolling hills and a snow-capped mountain range fill the landscape of southeastern Northrend. However, for many there remains a question, one which must be addressed before traveling: Howling Fjord or Borean Tundra?Ĭheck out our rundown of the two zones after the break.
Now that Blizzard has officially released the expansion, millions of players have already begun upon their journey to Northrend.
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