So, since we don't know if this is legit, or simply a well-done piece of fan art, what do you think are the odds Smed would be willing to comment on if it's real? Is anyone here on twitter, and willing to float it by him?
If this is real, I'd say it's reasonable proof that the game will be launching with at least the core three continents (assuming they aren't doing the EQ2 Qeynos and Freeport thing). We'd gotten screens/concepts for locations and races from Antonica and Faydwer, and now with the kerra (assuming it's not a Vah Shir, which I feel is a safe assumption), we've got art of something from Odus.
EDIT: never mind that first paragraph; looks like it's legit.