KoS Lore Chapter 1 today :D

[BarryT]

<div>Well hopefully today (Or most likely tomorrow for me) Chapter 1 of the Lore for KoS will be released, yay <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://everquest2.station.sony.com/expansions/kingdomofsky/" target="_blank">http://everquest2.station.sony.com/expansions/kingdomofsky/</a></div>

[Bumbleb]

<div></div>hahha i saw KoS lore, and i didnt think of kingdom of sky, i thought kill on sight. and i was like kill on sight lore, [expletive haxx0red by Raijinn]?

[Cusashorn]

<div>cool</div>

[Salmastryon]

I know I've been impatiently awaiting it.  And, partially cause i want to know what you guys have to say about it. <span>:smileywink:</span>  I always learn new stuff from you guys.<div></div>

[Cyrikk]

<div></div>Woot! The lore is up. Any thoughts on what that "light" at the end was?

[TheManInTheBox]

<div></div><p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Okay I am just going to assume KoS has something in store for the Qeynos Claymore's lore.</font></p><p><font face="Comic Sans MS">This "dark figure" is hanging around the claymore monument, and you can see from the screenshots in the media section a paladin holding a sword that looks to be the Qeynos Claymore.</font></p><p><a href="http://everquest2.station.sony.com/expansions/kingdomofsky/media.vm" target="_blank"><font face="Comic Sans MS">http://everquest2.station.sony.com/expansions/kingdomofsky/media</font>.vm</a></p><p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Apart from that, Moorgard commented on that very same screenshot hinting that it would be possible to get in-game.</font></p><p><a href="http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=lore&message.id=6875#M6875" target="_blank">http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=lore&message.id=6875#M6875</a></p><p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Very interesting lore, I can't wait to read more.</font></p><p> </p>

[Pyrrhx]

<div></div><p>Moonlight.  Up the page a bit when the dwarf is getting angry you have: <em> turned the head of his axe slightly so it glinted in the remains of the light.  </em></p><p>At the end, something must have completely blocked out the moonlight; and thus there was darkness.</p>

[Cyrikk]

<div></div>Ahh - good observation Pyrrhx. Just got done watching the new "virtual tour" movie and noticed some some-what native looking Erudites. Perhaps the distrust that was expressed towards them was a bit of foreshadowing.

[Descolin]

"The creature seemed to smile slightly. "My way is beyond you, beyond your petty lives and your petty dreams. When the <b>Awakened </b>have what we seek, your kind will vanish from the pages of history. The last age shall belong to him, and your kingdoms will be a distant memory."What do yeh suppose that is all about? Sorry if I am being ignorant.<div></div>

[Lightbearer007]

<div></div>I thought about that too Descolin. In the sentence where it refers to "The Awakened" it says "When the Awakened have what <strong>WE</strong> seek..." its plural meaning more than one. But the next sentence says "The last age shall belong to <strong>HIM</strong>..." which is singular. It is a bit misleading how they phrased it. We will just have to wait for Chapter 2 to come out and maybe we will know more about this Awakened. Whether its just a new species of dragon-like bipeds or its refering to the Sleeper.

[Rounl]

<div></div>He has been awoken, We are the Awakened...only one that comes to memory that fits those descriptions, but it is too early to speculate although the expansion does come out this month.....

[Xita]

<div></div><p>Looking through the creatures, I came to the concusion that He is Lord Vyemm and the critter at the Claymore is a Droag...</p><p> </p>

[KAM]

<div></div>They really should get someone to proof read these <span>:smileyindifferent:</span><i>Just then they heard a sudden swooping sound over to the right, as a large figure landed near the monument. They spun to face it; Tulfor drew his <font color="#ff0000"><b>axe</b></font> and Anturan began a shamanistic chant...."Whoa there, fella," Tulfor warned. "We mean ye no disrespect, but if ye be lookin' fer trouble, there be plenty o' it here." He turned the head of his <font color="#ff0000"><b>axe</b></font> slightly so it glinted in the remains of the light...."I'll give ye somethin' to remember!" the dwarf cried out, raising his <b><font color="#ff0000">sword</font></b> and advancing toward the creature.</i>What the shiny axe wasn't good enough?  <span>:smileyvery-happy:</span> <i></i><div></div>

[BarryT]

<div>Hehe oops...</div><div> </div><div>But was an interesting read, awaiting Chapter 2 <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></div>

[Pitt Hammerfi]

<div></div><p> </p><p>so has anyone been to the claymore yet to look ?</p>

[Xita]

<div></div><p>I was there last night with my shammie, nothing out of the oridinary...</p><p> </p>

[Kodros]

Possible spoiler so read at your own risk....I can mention this since the NDA has been lifted yay...I was bored one day so I was going through some files on my PC.  There is a zone in KoS that is called Palace of the Awakened.   In the sounds/music folder for that zone, I forget the exact name of the file, but there is a triggered music clip that is named Kerafyrm.  Sorry, Im at work so I dont have the exact name but if anybody has access to it, please post it.<div></div>

[Happyfunba]

<div><div>The creature was a Droag, and there are pictures of them on the KoS website. They're the reptile things with the wings and the ram-like horns on their heads. It won't take long for you to meet one either.</div><div> </div><div>There's tons of references to the Awakened/Kerafyrm in KoS, but what people too eager to draw a conclusion will perhaps miss is that even the Droag themselves do not actually have proof that Kerafyrm is alive. They simply worship him like all zealots worship their dieties, and believe he will soon return to conquer Norrath for dragonkind.</div><div> </div><div>The idea of Kerafyrm being alive of course is a stark contrast to Nagafen's claim that he sacrificed his life to save Norrath, which again is something people are perhaps too quick to point out when referencing what happened to Luclin using Naggy's own words. Kerafyrm being alive would of course make Nagafen out to be a liar (even more so than is already known) in which case it could further be argued that his thoughts on Luclin might be a complete fabrication as well. Keep in mind, he didn't volunteer that information, he merely responded to the suggestion that Kerafyrm destroyed Luclin for a different reason. </div><div> </div><div>Though, if one is inclined to believe Nagafen is at least partly telling the truth then here is a possible scenario:  Perhaps Kerafyrm isn't dead. Perhaps he was involved in Luclin's destruction. Perhaps he did indeed save Norrath with that action. But perhaps too, he didn't save Norrath for the sake of Norrathians. Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps.</div><div> </div><div>The Droag for a certain believe that Norrath is theirs for the taking, and likewise they believe that the Awakened is returning to lead that charge. That does not mean he is. It doesn't even mean he actually still exists. That's simply what they believe. As always, the truth of the matter is inconclusive at best. Then again, beliefs do not require proof and in that sense none seems to be offered by the Droag because for them there would be no need to.</div></div>

[Icarii_Raven`Lyon]

<div>would anyone be willing to copy the lore here in a post? I cant view the offical site from work =(</div>

[Renita_Serafim]

<div></div><p> </p><blockquote><hr>Icarii_Raven`Lyon wrote:<div>would anyone be willing to copy the lore here in a post? I cant view the offical site from work =(</div><hr></blockquote><p>No problem.</p><p> </p><p></p><hr><div><span><strong>The Shadow of the Blade</strong></span>"Are ye calling me a liar? Why, I'll punch ye right in the kneecap!"Anturan sighed as he walked beside his excitable friend. "No, I'm not calling you a liar. I just haven't seen it myself is all."The dwarf grumbled. "Well, I'm tellin' ye that I seen 'em. Tall, lanky Erudites hovering around the ol' spire ruins. Seen 'em in many places I have, like here in Antonica and in the Commonlands. Never trust finger wigglers, 'cause they's always up to somethin'!""What would Erudites want with those broken Combine spires? They haven't worked in ages, Tulfor. It just seems silly to me." The sun was sinking slowly over the hillside as they walked."Are ye daft? Them ruins was ne'er the Combine spires. I know an ol' elf name of Eledran who was born before the cataclysms. An' he says that them new spires started showin' up during the dark times, as Norrath was tearin' herself apart. Just as quick as they appeared, they got broke. An' they been broke e'er since."Anturan shrugged. "I was never one for history. We Ayr'Dal don't have a lot to look back on, you know. But in any case, I have to share your distrust for the Erudites. I mean, they used to be much more... human looking, right?"Tulfor snorted. "Aye, some vile magic back on Odus musta been unleashed what changed 'em. Someday if the seas are calm enough to go that far, I might jus' get to the bottom of that mystery. After I sail back to me homeland, o' course.""I suppose you dwarves would like to see Faydwer again. But for me, the Faydark holds no interest. This place will always be my home, such as it is." Anturan paused for a moment. "Say, instead of heading back to the city, you want to make a slight diversion?""This ol' dwarf has hunted enough gnolls fer today. There's a tall mug o' ale waitin' fer me back in Qeynos. If ye plan on keepin' me from it, ye'd better have a good reason!" Tulfor smirked."You aren't the only one who hears rumors, you know. I have a mysterious story of my own."The gruff little dwarf was never one to turn away from an adventurous tale. "Well, don't be wastin' me time! What rumors be ye talkin' 'bout?"Anturan rubbed his chin slowly and narrowed his eyes. "Well, as I was shopping in the harbor market yesterday, I overheard two rangers whispering to one another. One was telling the other of her travels near the Claymore monument and mentioned some dark figure lurking about. She said it was like nothing she'd seen before.""Hrmph! This lil' dwarf has seen it all. What did the ranger say this dark figure looked like?""Well, apparently she was watching from a distance, and by the time she got close the figure had vanished. She said it seemed to have dragon features, but it walked on two feet.""A sarnak! Them beasties what infested Kunark is part dragon. Maybe they found some way to get here from that lost isle."The half elf shook his head. "That's what the other ranger suggested, but the one who saw it said this was no sarnak. It was bulkier, more menacing, and it might even have had wings."Tulfor scratched his head. "Wings, eh? Well I ain't ne'er heard of such a thing. But I suppose ye be wantin' to take a stroll o'er to the Claymore an' have a look, eh?"Anturan smiled at his friend. "Well, that's what adventurers do, isn't it?"They changed direction and headed eastward, across the rolling hills away from the city and south past the guard towers. The sun was below the horizon and only the faint glow of twilight remained as they finally caught a distant glimpse of the Claymore monument outlined against the thick trees of Archer's Wood.Each felt a twinge of apprehension as they drew closer, though neither would reveal it to the other. Anturan allowed himself a soft sigh of relief as they approached the giant stone sword atop the hill and saw nothing visibly amiss."Well, I guess we won't be seeing any mysterious figures lurking about tonight," he told his friend."Hrmph, I guess not," the dwarf answered. "But ain't there usually some folk millin' 'round this place? Seems awful quiet.""Now that you mention it, there is usually some kind of guard posted here. I wonder where they--"Just then they heard a sudden swooping sound over to the right, as a large figure landed near the monument. They spun to face it; Tulfor drew his axe and Anturan began a shamanistic chant.It was broad-chested, with a dark breastplate over its reptilian hide and an obviously draconian face. Horns curled around from the back of its head, and its leathery wings flexed as it breathed. It was staring right at them.They stood and watched each other for a moment in silence. Anturan thought that perhaps they were being too hasty in assuming a threat. He let his posture relax a bit. "Hello friend," he tried. "You must have traveled a long way to get here. What brings you to this place?"It watched them for a while longer, each moment slowly unfolding in tense silence. Finally it spoke."Filthy creatures," it hissed with open contempt, "you are not worthy to address one of my kind, let alone question my motives.""Whoa there, fella," Tulfor warned. "We mean ye no disrespect, but if ye be lookin' fer trouble, there be plenty o' it here." He turned the head of his axe slightly so it glinted in the remains of the light."Easy now," Anturan said. "No reason to start trouble. We can let you be on your way."The creature seemed to smile slightly. "My way is beyond you, beyond your petty lives and your petty dreams. When the Awakened have what we seek, your kind will vanish from the pages of history. The last age shall belong to him, and your kingdoms will be a distant memory.""I'll give ye somethin' to remember!" the dwarf cried out, raising his sword and advancing toward the creature.Anturan knew it was a mistake. "Tulfor, no! We need to get help!" But it was too late. The little dwarf had begun his charge. The half elf warded his friend as best he could and prepared for the visitor's response.The draconic creature made a sound almost like laughter as it swung its clawed arm into the air. All Anturan could see was his friend charging toward the beast as its wings flared out, showing how massive it truly was.Suddenly the half elf realized that the light was gone, and there was nothing left but darkness. Darkness, all around.<hr></div>

[Icarii_Raven`Lyon]

<div>Thanks so much, that was great.</div>

[Sahmmael]

I've not studied the lore for any of this, but after reading the posts, I wanted to ask something...Who's the undead Dragon on the cover?  Who's the other Dragon in the background?  If the debate is whether Kerafyrm is dead, perhaps it's him...  and that's his "new" state.  This would be a good idea for Devs because of all the potential spin-offs (i.e. Who could control an undead Dragon, especially Kerafyrm?).<div></div>

[Duhulk]

<div></div><p>The undead Dragon is Tarinax the Destroyer.</p><p>What we know about him comes from his role in the EQ cell phone game and Tier 5 book quests.</p><p>Basically at some point he became enamored with the idea of the prismatics and now seeks to serve that purpose.</p><p>IE: yes, it would follow quite easilly that if anyone was controlling him, he would listen to Kerafrym.</p>

[Starwind13]

<div></div><blockquote><hr>KAMiX wrote:<div></div>They really should get someone to proof read these <span>:smileyindifferent:</span><i>Just then they heard a sudden swooping sound over to the right, as a large figure landed near the monument. They spun to face it; Tulfor drew his <font color="#ff0000"><b>axe</b></font> and Anturan began a shamanistic chant...."Whoa there, fella," Tulfor warned. "We mean ye no disrespect, but if ye be lookin' fer trouble, there be plenty o' it here." He turned the head of his <font color="#ff0000"><b>axe</b></font> slightly so it glinted in the remains of the light...."I'll give ye somethin' to remember!" the dwarf cried out, raising his <b><font color="#ff0000">sword</font></b> and advancing toward the creature.</i>What the shiny axe wasn't good enough?  <span>:smileyvery-happy:</span> <i></i><div></div><hr></blockquote>Yep was about to post the same mistake, they metion the axe a few times then he attacks with a sword, cmon fellas, lets get it straight eh?