From what I can Remember…
Sharks were a lot more violent. Fighting one meant you were guaranteed to lose an arm or a leg. They also Attacked in swarms.
I remember it when it was barebones, so the most i remember was the fire curse and the sand curse.
It was basically one piece but in a game. A far cry from what Arcane is now, but a really good start.
Really felt more like an rp game with pvp, and had a few features I wish would come back, such as if you wear a cape, you automatically get a hood toggle which removes your hair/places a hood over your head and etc.