Spooncraft

Blizzard has released more information regarding the up coming expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, with the Tuskarr as their own Neutral faction.

Despite the absence of any records documenting the tuskarr’s past, many significant facts have recently come to light.

The tuskarr are a kind-natured nomadic race that roams the southern coastlines of Northrend, guided by the carved cyclopean statues that mark their seasonal fishing routes. The tuskarr’s tribal affiliation is evidenced by the sigils inscribed on their tusks, and although they are a peaceful race, they are constantly beset by taunka and local murlocs.

Yet even their enemies marvel at the tuskarr’s prowess and fearlessness in catching some of the most dangerous creatures in Northrend’s frigid waters, including whales and giant squid. Not even the unnamed leviathans that lurk in the ocean’s depths are beyond the tuskarr’s reach.

The tuskarr have seen their share of difficult times, but with the Horde’s recent arrival they have found a new ally in the ongoing struggle against the hostile forces of Northrend.

It seems that they will have a few settlements namely Kaskala (their main city in the Borean Tundra), Kamagua (in the Howling Fjord), and Moa’ki Harbor (in the Dragonblight).

The faction is named The Kalu’ak and there’s still plenty of room to expand on the lore and goodies involving this race. My personal prediction is that like the Kurenai (or Mag’har) you will be able to eventually get a new mount type. Most probably a Shoveltusk!

Also as a side note, watching the whiskers on the Tuskarr move as he breathes is downright hypnotic. I love that Blizzard is getting better and better at their art form. But seriously… they’re bothered by MURLOCS?! Murlocs in fur coats FTW…