Big boss upstairs probably telling them to not fix so they can scam impatient/hardcore people into buying scrolls to clear. Totally explains why not a single dev is allowed to say anything. You talk, you fired.
Everyone's origin is getting set to battle veteran in the Dalelands, probably triggering for RPers if there are any. You can inspect anyone and see that. I find it kind of obnoxious since I set the farmer origin for a crafting alt.