EverQuest II Update 35 Preview

The guys at GameZone have put together a preview of SOE's upcoming Update 35 content patch for EverQuest II, which introduces a new Arasi race to the MMORPG sequel.
The Darklight Woods is the new starting zone and much like the new race introduction in Echoes, the experience for those starting anew will blend seamlessly in with rest of the world. Previously, those starting new characters would begin on an island and then zone into the main world with its interwoven connecting portals.

Hate's Envy is the encampment that serves as the starting base for the new race and characters beginning in this world. While the Arasi will have access to the quests immediately, those who create one of the other gvil' races will have to become citizens of the kingdom in order to take on the quests. The quest line will guide players from area to area as they level, offering a continuous challenge while guiding the players into the zones that harbor the monsters that will give them experience commiserate with their levels.