Frogster has revealed new screenshots and information on "Dustdevil Canyon," the fifth region in its free Runes of Magic MMORPG, as testers in the closed beta are currently exploring three zones to provide feedback for the developers. Also, a news post on the game's Web site today announced that 200 more players will be invited to join the closed beta this weekend.

Some highlights of the Canyon include "Obsidian Stronghold," which is one of the largest towns in Taboreas, and two different groups of barbarian tribes. Keep reading for more information straight from Frogster.

"Once planned as harbourage for ore prospectors and mercenary troops, the "Obsidian Stronghold"
high above the Canyon has been expanded regularly with defensive fortifications in the
vicinity. Thanks to a glorious victory, huge city walls have been built and thus, the Obsidian
Stronghold is one of the largest towns of Taboreas today.

No less historically significant is the nearby "Great Mine" where inhabitants suspect large ore
deposits. However, over the time dangerous lizards and scorpions have lodged themselves
therein. The Dustdevil Canyon is also known for its two barbarian tribes. Although both are
living in camps, they could hardly be more different in all other aspects. While the people of
the "Kashaka" reveres the earth and responds open mindedly to strangers, the second
barbarian tribe, which worships the falcon totem, reacts aggressively on arriving
adventurers.

More mysterious places like the "Flooded Ruins" or the "Colossal Palace" are
described in a detailed game design document on the official Web site
www.runesofmagic.com."