According to the developer post, Stormheim is described thusly;
There is plenty to see and do in Stormheim, particularly for characters who have hit the maximum level. Some of this area’s challenges are only for the strongest warriors, including a quest where heroes must travel to Shield’s Rest – an ancient burial ground underwater.
Another important thing to know about this zone is that it kickstarts a battle between two of World of Warcraft’s most iconic characters; Sylvanas Windrunner vs. Genn Greymane. We already know that Sylvanas has become the new Warchief of the Horde and it will be interesting to see how her battle against this powerful Alliance warrior will play out in this new zone.
This image shows off a map of the new Stormheim zone. As you can see it touches the borders of Suramar and High Mountain, two zones that have already been encountered. What makes Stormheim different from High Mountain, another stormy, mountainous zone in Azeroth however? Developers state that it is:
This environment of cliffs and high points makes the grapplings hooks you’ll find around the area a necessity for navigating. There are many of them scattered throughout Stormheim’s cliffs and mountains, and it is worth it to try and explore all of the area.
As you can see in this image, the weather in Stormheim is often dark and dreary… and yes, stormy. You can thank the Storm Dragons for that – and they will be prevalent enemies in the area for you to fight. Also another hint of note from the developers regards the weather changes in the area:
Though we have yet to know what this ominous warning will mean, it certainly sounds like there will be plenty of intense challenges to come in this zone. Below are a couple more images of environments from Stormheim, pulled from the developer post.
As can be seen in these beautiful pictures, much of Stormheim is based heavily on the Norse legends, with viking motifs very evident throughout the architecture and design of the zone. Of course many of these elements are given an Azeroth twist to allow them to fit within World of Warcraft.
So, what are your thoughts on the new zone? Excited to take part in the Norse-themed world and its legendary battles? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
