Will all the minor factions hate you equally or will they judge you according to your actions? ie Whether you have been good/bad/cowardly, etc. in the game? (For Beta 2)

Or will they react more favourably to a certain sovereign? For example, Gilden might like the Guardian more off the start or Pariden might react more favourably to the Wizard initially.

Will the talking Vorpal Blade be implemented in Beta 2?

Question 1:  What's the deal with the giants walking around all over the place right at the start of the game?  Part 2: Why is there a Ice looking frost giant walking around the desert and forests?  Number 3: Ever thought of random encounters on the world map aside from goodie huts and lairs? Being chased is not the same as exploring.