Design Changes Coming to Totems in Cataclysm
With the new class/race changes coming in Cataclysm, Blizzard needs to keep track of numerous details, both big and small, to make sure the classes and races fit together. For example, it was stated at the open Q&A at BlizzCon that Troll and Worgen druids will be getting unique bear and cat forms. But what about the totems for Dwarf shamans? It wouldn't make sense for them to drag around Draenei totems, would it?
It looks like World Designer Kisirani agrees with that logic. WoW.com noticed she stated in a thread on the official forums that "You'll see what we have up our sleeves for Shaman in the expansion. ;) After all, I think Tauren are getting tired of sharing theirs, too." So it looks like all members of the shaman class can look forward to changes in their totem designs. Kisirani does confirm, however, that the Dwarven totems aren't kegs, "but they fit the dwarven shaman theme very well."
So shamans, what do you want your totems to look like?