I am really, really enjoying the level of background detail that ArenaNet is putting into the game. From languages to clothing to political structures to philosophical racial traits (raised in a creche, damned straight you're not going to care about your mom), it's all just this wonderful melange of setting.
i am so going to be a Norn! that write up made me feel like i need to embrace my inner bear this instant, grab all the glory i claw together and then shake it 'til its teeth rattle. then there shall be much drink.
after that, Jormag.