..there was absolutely nothing of value in all of Hiberheim to a level 14 character (except just enough experience to gain another level, I suppose); I spent the entire area just grinding for rubies in hopes that other areas would have higher level gear.
well, at least the story was entertaining, though Boreas' castle was pretty devoid of life, or much of anything for that matter.
needed to be a bit more fleshed out, but then I'm finding that most of the game past Cyseal needs to be fleshed out a bit more.