This night at about 2 am I completed this map. This is by far my favorite map from Northrend. I collected so many herbs that I can`t even count, the quests are very funny and the scenery is beautiful.

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Obviously you`ll find many beats here along with the great hunter Hemet Nesingwary. For the first time ever he`ll actually do some hunting, instead of sitting in his camp bossing you around.

You`ll get to ride a mammoth,

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a crocolisk, (notice the detail of the landscape, this is done using the tips here)

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and for the grand finale, a Titans` creation.

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In the Basin you`ll find two opposite factions. You can`t have good reputation with both at the same time, it works like the Scryer-Aldor or the 2 tribes of centaurs in Desolace. Make sure you read the quests, they have a funny way of talking. The Oracles (“big tongues” that consider you a “dryskin”) and the Frenzyheart Tribe (“puppy-men” that look like racoons) hate eachother and you`ll have a series of quests. Don`t worry, you can always switch sides. The Oracles seem friendlier and cuter so I chose them. You`ll also unlock many daily quests for the faction you`ll choose.

Into the Basin – 75/75 completed

Level: 78

Next stop: Storm Peaks.