Echo Grounds

The Echo Grounds is a massive multiplayer map set on the planet Zakaan, home of the Iharsh-Daraz.

In-Game Lore
''Burned and dead, the Blasted Heath has long been a proving ground for young Iharsh-Daraz looking to make a name for themselves. The extreme heat, flowing magma and volcanic ash aren't the only hazards out here, and the few remaining structures offer little in the way of protection.''

Alternates
Echo Grounds has two alternates:

Ashfall Alternate
''Severe ashstorms can arise quite suddenly from the numerous volcanoes on the Blasted Heath. The resulting cloud of gray, silt-like powder cuts visibility to almost nothing. Most of the large predators of Zakaan know to use these storms as cover when hunting prey.''

Cold Night Alternate
''Once the sun sets on the Blasted Heath, the only light comes from the crevasses and magma flows which bisect the ground. Temperatures drop severely, and much of the ecosystem goes dormant until morning. This does not make the Blasted Heath any less dangerous, though. If anything, not being able to see the numerous pitfalls in the dark makes it even more hazardous. ''