The following entry contains lots of random Warcraft lore ranting, and only Warcraft geeks like me is able to understand it.

At Blizzcon 2007, a new expansion for WoW was announced. It's called Wrath of the Lich King and will focus on what Arthas/The Lich King has been doing the time between Warcraft 3 and WoW. The new expansion will rise the level cap to 80, add a new profession, called Inscription, a new class, the Death Knight, and a new continent, Northrend, new dungeons and lots more. The release date is not known yet, but will probably be in 2008 or 2009. Here are some facts I've gathered on it:

-You will be able to go to Northrend at any level, but it is recommended that you reach at least level 68 first.

-The first instance, called Utgarde Keep, is located in the Howling Fjord, and will reature four wings, just like -Let's not use that word. -Shine- Citadel, where the last wing will probably be a raid, similar to Magtheridon. It is inhabited by the viking-inspired Vrykyl, which serve the Lich King.

-The first two zones, which have the similar level range, are located on the south-east and south-west tip of Northrend, being called the Borean Tundra and the Howling Fjord.

-Horde players will get to Northrend by taking a zeppelin from Tirisfal Glades, and Alliance players will, most likely, get on a boat from Theramore Isle.

-Dalaran will act as a neutral city in Northrend, just like Shattrath City in Outland/Draenor. The Blue Dragonflight has declared war on any mortal magic user, and Dalaran is answering the call.

-You will be able to play as a Death Knight by completing a long quest chain at level 80, similar to the Warlock mount quest on level 60, which will not involve raiding, according to Blizzard.

-The Death Knight will be a hybrid class between tanking and DPS. (Damage per Second)

-He will have necromantic powers, and is able to call on undead servants in need.

-There are no new races added in Wrath of the Lich King, but instead the first Hero class, the Death Knight.

-The new profession, Inscription, will make it possible to "beef" up spells, such like giving Frostbolt a stun effect etc. Think enchanting for spells.

-You will be able to change your hairstyle in-game.

-New dances will be added.

-The graphics will be slightly improved.

Enjoy.