The Azim Steppe

[Dualblade]

Basically with Ralghar's Reach as the new endgame hangout it feels so much like the far east is just over and I am so not okay with that because those zones and quests and characters were my favorites so far in this game.

The Reach may be the endgame hub but Kugane holds the diplomats. Story wise there is no way we won't be going back there, and given that we will thus be in the "neighborhood" of the East regions we for sure will still be doing stuff over there.

[Daralii]

The Reach may be the endgame hub but Kugane holds the diplomats. Story wise there is no way we won't be going back there, and given that we will thus be in the "neighborhood" of the East regions we for sure will still be doing stuff over there.

The Doman Enclave is also left as a big open end. It's completely ruined, but it has its own map and you can travel to and from it at will. It feels very strange for a place that's only used for one cinematic.

[Khalithar]

The azim steppes was actually enough to almost convince me to not want to be an Elezen. The Oronir tribe are amazing!

I actually think they missed a golden opportunity to make a PVP mode themed around the zone and allying with certain tribes.

[Chiapet]

Steep has to be my favorite. I really enjoy gathering out there. Idk why the zone makes me so happy and calm it just does. Also if Sunbro can get more side story idc what.. i just want more <3

*pst* I want a home painting of sunbro

[KageTokage]

I've always had a certain interest in Mongolian culture, so seeing it reflected at the steppe was neat, since it's not one of the ones that's particularly common in video games.

As a fun fact, the Naadam is a real thing in Mongolia, though it's a yearly sports festival including wrestling, archery, and horse riding (Free-for-all mortal combat wouldn't really slide in modern times)

One of the Mol also mentions the Tsaagan Har, which is the Mongolian lunar new year's celebration. It's a time for family reunions, repaying debts to one another, and overall promoting a more friendly, communal spirit, which is why he expresses some fear of them being attacked when it's over.