I've been thinking about this tease that we saw at Talisman Island. Its a pretty picture to be sure, and seems to hint at things that I, in particular, would like (a lot!).

I think it is most likely an alt ending, called 'Oberon's Gate'.

I imagine that it is a revealed ending; we know going in what it means and how it affects play and the outcome.

Here goes. Oberon's Gate is the Master Rune Gate. Possibly any existing rune gate, or certain portals (or spells?) will be able to take you there (CoC), from anywhere in the Realm . . . . if ....

The mechanics of the Woodland come into play, with the various 'paths' or distinctions between dark or lightbound, all forming a new set of conditions of being, being able to use the Gate to go to the crown. Sort of like the Talisman version of "You must be Worthy".

I'll be the first to admit how this could really play out; I wouldn't favor a dynamic that only favors good, evil or neutral players, so it must be something that any player can achieve and the somewhat vague mechanics we sense with Woodland and light/dark Fate may figure into it.

It will be interesting to see how movement works in the Woodland, also what reaching the "end" space means.

I'm enjoying the TI weekly peeks -- the artwork is very evocative, if somewhat puzzling. A portal on a small island river?! Looks good, though

Another sneak peek from FFG would be nice though - it's been over a month now...

My mind is aged and inconsistent, but I think the first news comes out and then we wait a month or more for the next one. Then it seems like we get one every 2 weeks or almost weekly until it comes.

I have problems with the system (upcoming tab) doesn't really show the 'stage' of the process. We never see "at the printer" or "shipping now"

All of a sudden it just arrives.

Having said all this, I think a new update had got to be right around the corner.

** and to jd3, yes that artwork is quite evocative. And I am puzzled over the new Unicorn. My guess or speculation is that it will figure into the dark or light bound paths/rewards.

Like you can use his special abilities but you may have some consequences. (How much more special can it be?)