Echo Isles

http://www.mmo-champion.com/news-2/cataclysm-the-echo-isles/

After years in exile, the Darkspear trolls are preparing to invade the Echo Isles and reclaim the land once bestowed to them by Thrall. Led by Vol'jin, a wise and highly regarded Darkspear, the tribe's bravest warriors will set out from Orgrimmar and Sen'jin Village, seeking to bring about Zalazane's fall and begin the process of rebuilding their homes and villages on the Echo Isles. In World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, new troll adventurers will begin their journey on these tiny islands off the coast of Durotar, where they'll be able to experience this time of trial and transition firsthand.

Though the Darkspears may once again have their land, the tribe's turmoil is far from over. The impending cataclysm will spark rivalry among the Horde leadership, and after years of running from a seemingly endless string of conflicts to preserve the Darkspear nation, Vol'jin is done fleeing. The Darkspears have reclaimed their islands and have no intention of settling elsewhere. Of course, as an untested member of the tribe, you'll have some training to do before tackling the Darkspears' larger matters.

Every great hero starts somewhere. As a troll of the Echo Isles, the journey begins with safeguarding your people's well-being. Early in your adventures, you'll be charged with protecting the local Bloodtalon raptors and hatchlings from the sorcery of a nearby sea witch, slaying the beasts that feast upon the Darkspears' primary food sources, and assaulting the naga who've overrun the northern isle. But it won't be long before Vol'jin trusts you with vital -- and potentially dangerous -- information about the political struggles plaguing the Horde and, ultimately, the fellow members of your tribe.

In World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, you'll face these trials and more in the trolls' new and enhanced introductory questing experience (level 1 to 5). Be steadfast and honorable, and your actions will help usher in a new era of Darkspear perseverance in a time of ultimate peril.

(Check ze awesome pictures from the website)

Looking good, so going to do Droll Druid now *nod*

Forumtrolls should be a playable race though!

http://www.mmo-champion.com/news-2/ptr-character-copies-now-available/

Interesting speculations btw, Does I feel a beta coming? :3

Wow. Absolutely amazing.

Hard to tell how big it's going to be, judging by the screenshots. I hope it won't be as "messy" as the current Orgrimmar at least, with a lot of randomly placed tents. Looks like they could do a whole lot of interesting things with those isles. I hope they'll use that to their advantage.

Well it's going to serve as level 1-5 area so doubt it will be that huge.

Wasn't it supposed to be some sort of a city as well? The screens give that kind of impression as well anyway.

It serves as a bit more glorious starting hub really, maybe a very small city with trainers / few vendors but I doubt it would have anything more. It's the same with Gnomeregan where we only get to claim the top-side area, not the actual city.

That's a bit of a shame. Still, yet another RP hub at least! Here's to hoping it'll make for a better RP hub than Orgrimmar is.

Tbh. I want to see actual pictures of the "Worgen District(street?)" of Stormwind. o:

Unlikely as it is, I really would love if Stormwind would also get Dalaran style sewers :<

Tbh, I think Gnomeregan will be just like this with the dungeon still in excistance. THe surface will be all buffed up.