Personally, I think the choice on the wings in HCL was a terrible idea. Let me explain.......

Most people appeal to HCL for the challenge, which it has been many times sold to the community as the reason it exists. Sure some people come for cross-server play, but that is not the design.

Most of the rewards are a bit dark and haunting. So if you aren't really into that dark theme, and you aren't up for a new challenge, you likely wouldnt participate.

Now comes fairy wings...that likely appeal to a different group of players. Couple that with the Hound twist, that like mimics, increases the challenge for new, low-level characters.

Let the moan fest happen.