The amount of lore involved in this is staggering but in the best way! It really encouraged me to look up the "recommended reading" material and while RA's writing style doesn't really capture me in my current mind-frame, it helped establish the gravity of the setting. That said, the module is a long one and requires a lot of preparation on the DM's side, so this isn't really a pick-up-and-play module or something you can run cold. But why would you?

Preparation is a key requirement in order to run this module effectively and for maximum impact. My biggest regret was not alloting 6-8 hours of play. The focus seems to be more exploration, combat, and then roleplay (in that order) but what roleplay you can get has great impact especially for players of orc-blooded PCs and those who are really into the Forgotten Realms lore. And as someone who is biased in favor of orcs/half-orcs, this was a must-have adventure to run and play.