Does Duskwood Play a Role in the Next Hearthstone Expansion?
Earlier today, the Hearthstone LATAM Twitter account posted a peculiar image which features characters from all the sets released during Year of the Mammoth. In this image, seen below, they're sleuthing about looking for something in the Warcraft zone of Duskwood. Are they there looking for clues that will lead them to their next friend (the new expansion)?
It may seem like a bit of a stretch, but Blizzard has been known to run teaser content in the past. What do you think?
References in the Image
All non-evergreen sets present in the Standard Rotation of Year of the Mammoth are showcased in the image.
- Raven - Year of the Raven (Leading everyone else!)
- Kobolds - Kobolds & Catacombs
- T-Rex - Journey to Un'Goro
- Unidentified Human - Possibly Karazhan
- Yeti - It's a stretch, but Knights of the Frozen Throne.
- Right-side Tree w/ Eye and Tentacles - Whispers of the Old Gods
- Jade at bottom of right-side Tree - Mean Streets of Gadgetzan, Jade Lotus
- Potion on left-side Tree - Mean Streets of Gadgetzan, The Kabal
- Spiked Baseball Bat at left-side Tree - Mean Streets of Gadgetzan, Grimy Goons
- Far Background Tower - Karazhan itself!
The Year of the Raven Teaser
In Blizzard's Year of the Raven announcement, all three of this year's sets were teased just like what happened during Year of the Mammoth.
The dark tree branches and overall palette for expansion 1 certainly give this old World of Warcraft player a huge Duskwood vibe. The interior "portal" certainly could be referring to the Dream Portal that exists within the Twilight Grove area of Duskwood which allows for travel into the Emerald Dream via the Emerald Dreamway.
Tell me More About Duskwood?
Sure! The Wowpedia article for Duskwood is great though so you should check that out; We're just going to go over some interesting quick bits of info!
- Duskwood is located in the Eastern Kingdoms.
- Surrounding Duskwood is Elwynn Forest, Westfall, Stranglethorn Vale, and Deadwind Pass (Karazhan!)
- It's always dark in Duskwood - it's cursed!
- Creatures that inhabit the land include Humans, Worgen, Undead, Ogres, Spiders, Wolves, Ghosts, and Abominations.
- One of the sub-zones of Duskwood is Raven Hill - Caw Caw!
Here are some screenshots of Duskwood in the World of Warcraft. It's a level 20 zone so if you're interested, start a WoW Trial Account and make an Alliance character. I recommend the Bleeding Hollow PVP realm, you won't be killed, I swear.
You need to eat more magical mushrooms to see them. There are aliens too, trust me.
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With Chillwind Yeti for Basic. Great call.
I always thought the human was Moroes. What is the connection with yeti and KFT? I can't think of any so that seems really far fetched. I guess it's because of the lack of any obvious KFT references.
There is also a silhouette in the background that is definitely Karazhan. Which could be both a reference to the adventure and a big tipoff of the location (being Duskwood).
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I think it's more all woods maybe "tales of the cursed wood"
Aside from all the hype. That art is great. Such a cute dino
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the text on the cards is what matter .......... imho
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Current theory, It's the Howling tree (worgen looking haunted tree that looks like it devoured a moonwell) The Netherstorm, and Lorewalkers.
Since I don't know squat about WoW's expansive geography and lore; I'll just comment on the fact that this artist draws a pretty cute interpretation of kobolds.
What is inside the third portal? There is a figure! Can anyone tell?
Some suggested that we might get war of the ancients! If we see the raven as a story teller, we might get to see a story like that!
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I would say Moonglade has is more in par. But weren't the portals connected to each other, also with the one in Plaguelands?
Or for the dark branches, maybe it's more Darkshore? http://www.wowhead.com/darkshore
Nah, it's Duskwood. Look at the silhouette of Kara in the background of the teased picture. I thought It might still be Blackrook Hold for a bit, but it is for sure Kara.
Then the expansion name is going to be: Mysteries of Raven Hill.