Maybe a visit to other domain or area like I10 Ravenloft II Mordentshire which I personally love but know is not a fan favorite.
Or something related to Ravenloft authors like Dragonlance? It would be funny if this a Dragonlance hint.
In that specific encounter yes. I expected more of a change? I liked it back then when I dmed it but yah it feels like they could have done more. Not convinced.
After watching the Rune Knight Video by dndbeyond, I am sad they scrapped the Giant Soul Sorcerer and that this is the new take on that concept. Don't get me wrong I like a lot the Rune Knight but wish there was room for both.
I will have to reread the Forge Cleric but the Rune Knight strikes similar tones with the enchanting gear for a temporary set of time. I quite like it.
Finally started The Dying Earth by Jack Vance. Enjoying it so far. Also been reading A New World Begins: The History of the French Revolution by Jeremy Popkin. Love history books lol.