Link to Kunark in FD quest

[Traigus]

Seems liek the Swift Tails have come to Mara as well as the Silent Fist and Ashen Order.A Swiftail Caste member is trying to ally with the Monks.  While he is from the Court of Pain directly, no mention of Cabilis itself is mentioned.This guy is not from FP bruisers.groovy.<div></div>

[Cusashorn]

<DIV>Well it was always a debate of whether the swifttails fell more as bruisers or monks, but the fact that they're increadibly disciplined in thier training, even if they are increadibly aggressive, alligned them more to monks than bruisers.</DIV>

[Jaale]

<P><BR> </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Traigus wrote:<BR>Seems liek the Swift Tails have come to Mara as well as the Silent Fist and Ashen Order.<BR><BR>A Swiftail Caste member is trying to ally with the Monks.  While he is from the Court of Pain directly, no mention of Cabilis itself is mentioned.<BR><BR>This guy is not from FP bruisers.<BR><BR>groovy.<BR><BR><BR> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P> </P> <P>I'm not so sure that there is going to be a lot of Kunark left..<BR></P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> <P>The History of Iksar</P> <P>Story 3</P> <P>Now, beyond Kunark the world was deep in its Age of War. We had our plans but we keep them close to our scales for we know that there is no one that we can trust. Our scouts brought word over and again of the Rallosian Army and its victories. We readied for battle. They came from the Frontier Mountains, where the sarnak lived. We sharpened our claws and our teeth. The new army of Rallos Zek was large, but we are iksar, and the strength of the ages flows through us.</P> <P>Though the battles raged on, we defended no one else, nor fought for any other. When we were under siege, no one came to our aid; we would go to no one else's. Some say this is selfish of us. Is it selfish to treat others as they have treated you?</P> <P>Soon enough, the skies opened and what many had thought was a tale of old scales happened again: the Green Mist. The Rallosians were defeated as were the shissar so long ago. The others knew then that the iksar had told the truth about the death from above.</P> <P><STRONG>Kunark was broken apart by many tremors from deep within the world. The Lake of Ill Omen became a violent churning pool that eventually undermined and swallowed Cabilis. All in the city were lost and those of us elsewhere were left leaderless. Now you know also that the shape of the world changed, the violence of its agony tearing the lands apart. By a coincidence that need not be related here, a ship carrying many iksar was close enough to what had once been Antonica for some of our kind to reach shore.</STRONG></P> <P>We should only trust again through the power of our might, through our strength and our skill. Though we had trusted in the maker, in Cazic-Thule, he abandoned us. We trusted him, but we will trust no other. We stand tall and believe only in ourselves.<BR><BR></P> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>Though it is good to hear that it is still out there.</P>

[Traigus]

Yeah, it is interesting nobody actually says Cabilis... Just Court of Pain.  Makes me think they moved it someplace else.<div></div>

[Moorgard]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Traigus wrote:<BR>Seems liek the Swift Tails have come to Mara as well as the Silent Fist and Ashen Order.<BR><BR>A Swiftail Caste member is trying to ally with the Monks.  <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>Even as the Whistling Fists were an enigma to the typical residents (and players) of Norrath, they also inspired awe in members of the other monk castes. They were the reclusive masters who showed up exactly when they were needed and then vanished without a word. They were the stuff of legend, heroes that other heroes looked up to.</P> <P>They also possessed techniques that the other monk orders did not. Though the Whistling Fists would share some of their vast knowledge, they kept their most powerful secrets to themselves.</P> <P>So when word spread that the monastery of the legendary Lost Circle was found, it attracted monks like Graceland attracts Elvis fans. All the monk clans represented on the island want an alliance with the Whistling Fists for different reasons... and partly so that no other caste forms such an alliance and gains an advantage. But then, Brother Pharad can tell you all about that.</P>

[Terrak]

<div><blockquote><hr>Moorgard wrote:<div></div>... it attracted monks like Graceland attracts Elvis fans<hr></blockquote>Where is the Graceland zone and what does Elvis drop, plz kthx <span>:smileywink:</span></div>

[Thatdumbg]

    Also, the city of Tanaan is referenced many times (it is one of the zones).Plane of Knowledge was called New Tanaan, so this has some other wierd references. I'm not an eq-lore junky and havent had much luck, anyone have information on this?<div></div>

[Nocturnal Aby]

<P>Tanaan is the Lost City underneath Mystic Lake, I believe, and it is no real wonder the Zeboxoruk showed up near it, since I believe it's the city referenced in his official description:</P> <P> </P> <P><SPAN class=blacktextnb10><FONT face=verdana size=2>There is said to be a hidden city on Norrath that honor, not worship, the 'Ungod', Zebuxoruk. Something not even he truly cares for. <BR><BR>This city has knowledge of his history both true and false and the community is mostly comprised of fallen priests, shadowknight, paladins, any who have been forsaken by thier deities and either seek a pathway back or seek true neutrality among the planes and an understanding that the deities are more mortal than they think.</FONT></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN class=blacktextnb10><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT></SPAN> </P> <P><SPAN class=blacktextnb10></SPAN> </P>

[Jindrack]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Terrak wrote:<BR> <DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Moorgard wrote:<BR> ... it attracted monks like Graceland attracts Elvis fans<BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Where is the Graceland zone and what does Elvis drop, plz kthx <SPAN>:smileywink:</SPAN><BR></DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Blue Suede Shoes and level 80 food, Peanutbutter and Banana Sandwich. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Mary the Prophetess]

ROFLMAO!!

[Cusashorn]

<DIV>For the record, if anyone still has doubts about the connections between the Forsaken City and the Plane of Knowledge, It should be pointed out that there are pages for books that players can collect off mobs and the ground and such.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Pages to books that you can find in the Plane of Knowledge Library.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>"From Pond To Paladin"</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>"The History of the Vah Shir"</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>"Ardathium"</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>"Chronicle of Gromok"</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>And more. All these books can be found in the New Tanaan Library in Plane of Knowledge in Everquest.</DIV>

[Zabjade]

<font color="#66ff00"><font size="2"><font face="Comic Sans MS">Not to derail or anything, but with all of this new Monk lore flying about, whatever happened to Sensei Matoko(I know he was taken out because the Brawler to Monk quest is now  Moot) I was hoping for an ingame reason like the Whisteling Fist recruited him, he is taking an active role in Norrath(unlike the Silent Fist in general are) OR is he researching a new series of headband quest (Monks DO need dencent headgear and not all go for the conical hat, perhaps something with Mit and resists with we seem to have too few of?) Or even making a better version of his famous and now rare Bo Staff(Both my monk still have thiers. and it can't be quested for anymore.) This also reminds me, (to kind of bring it back to Kurnakish type stuff) perhaps also add the Shackle quest for Iksar Monk who betrayed to Qeynos because they wanted to be a Monk instead of a Bruiser? maybe bring back matoko with a representative of the Swiftail's Court of Pain. </font></font></font><div></div>

[Cusashorn]

<DIV>YES! Give him back please!</DIV>

[Zabjade]

<font color="#66ff00"><font size="2"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><b>I</b> <b>also left a similar thread in the Zones and Population forum. </b> As for Kurnak I 've only heard that the city was swallowed buy the lake. however that doesn't mean they didn't have time to leave Iksar are second only to their froglock slaves in swimming. Unlike most of the cities there were many buildings outside the city proper that they could fall back to. Not that I knew much about Kurnak, had one Iksar monk at newbie levels so only saw the training zones and my main and alt only saw part of Fiona Vay [sp]  and surrounding areas which were red to me. Kurn's Tower was great for leveling my froglock Cleric until he could work through unrest. </font></font></font><div></div>

[Cusashorn]

<DIV>>_> Kunark, not Kurnak. :p</DIV>

[Dreyco]

It seems odd that a Swift-tail of the Court would desire to learn from a human clan.  The denizens of the Court of Pain were loyal soldiers of the Empire 'til the end, from what I understand, and very proud, very proud Iksar at that.  Traditionalists are rampant throughout the Scale Yard, speaking of glory and their empire as though nothing had occurred at all.  It would seem strange that those who have influence directly from the Courts of Cabilis would have different viewpoints. This leaves a good many questions about the fate of New Sebilis. About the Court of Pain. ... or we could simply be dealing with a few who have broken away from tradition. One might never know until Kunark is revealed to us again. <div></div>

[Cusashorn]

<DIV>Monks are Monks. The Swifttails still don't trust softskins, but They would attempt to seek relations with one in order to gain the knowledge from them to better benefit themselves. The Swifttails are an aggresive order after all.</DIV>

[Dreyco]

Perhaps they study a similar art, but that doesn't mean it's safe to generalize racial tendencies just because... they are monks <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> .  Yes, they always have been a very agressive order, and they were a key part of the Iksar Empire at the time of it's rising.  If I remember correctly... some of the Iksar Centric quests within the city had you kill members of the whistling fist clan <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> I think i'll be paying a visit to the Village of Shin soon to learn more, though. <div></div>

[Jindrack]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Zabjade wrote:<BR><FONT color=#66ff00><FONT size=2><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Not to derail or anything, but with all of this new Monk lore flying about, whatever happened to Sensei Matoko(I know he was taken out because the Brawler to Monk quest is now  Moot) <BR><BR>I was hoping for an ingame reason like the Whisteling Fist recruited him, he is taking an active role in Norrath(unlike the Silent Fist in general are) OR is he researching a new series of headband quest (Monks DO need dencent headgear and not all go for the conical hat, perhaps something with Mit and resists with we seem to have too few of?)<BR><BR>Or even making a better version of his famous and now rare Bo Staff(Both my monk still have thiers. and it can't be quested for anymore.)<BR><BR>This also reminds me, (to kind of bring it back to Kurnakish type stuff) perhaps also add the Shackle quest for Iksar Monk who betrayed to Qeynos because they wanted to be a Monk instead of a Bruiser?<BR>maybe bring back matoko with a representative of the Swiftail's Court of Pain.<BR></FONT></FONT></FONT> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Sensei Makoto Shoda has been contemplating many things recently in private.  Soon he may leave his quarters and begin a new path.  <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Traigus]

<div><blockquote><hr>Cusashorn wrote:<div>Monks are Monks. The Swifttails still don't trust softskins, but They would attempt to seek relations with one in order to gain the knowledge from them to better benefit themselves. The Swifttails are an aggresive order after all.</div><hr></blockquote>Yeah, with no mention of the actual City, the Iksar may be facing really tough times.  The FP guys are out of touch and still living in "the grand old days."At no point does the Court of Pain Rep. mention he was gonna teach any of his secrets to the Fists.  Heh.Kunark was pretty rough even before everything went to hell.  There were a lot more Sarnaks and Froglocks than Iksar around.  Any edge is a good edge.  Especially if it just costs 1 agent.Now, if there is an Iksar in Mara... which is a bit out of the way... I wonder how many Iksar Spies (of any class) are in FP...</div>

[Zabjade]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Jindrack wrote:<BR> <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Zabjade wrote:<BR><FONT color=#66ff00><FONT size=2><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Not to derail or anything, but with all of this new Monk lore flying about, whatever happened to Sensei Matoko(I know he was taken out because the Brawler to Monk quest is now  Moot) <BR><BR>I was hoping for an ingame reason like the Whisteling Fist recruited him, he is taking an active role in Norrath(unlike the Silent Fist in general are) OR is he researching a new series of headband quest (Monks DO need dencent headgear and not all go for the conical hat, perhaps something with Mit and resists with we seem to have too few of?)<BR><BR>Or even making a better version of his famous and now rare Bo Staff(Both my monk still have thiers. and it can't be quested for anymore.)<BR><BR>This also reminds me, (to kind of bring it back to Kurnakish type stuff) perhaps also add the Shackle quest for Iksar Monk who betrayed to Qeynos because they wanted to be a Monk instead of a Bruiser?<BR>maybe bring back matoko with a representative of the Swiftail's Court of Pain.<BR></FONT></FONT></FONT> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Sensei Makoto Shoda has been contemplating many things recently in private.  Soon he may leave his quarters and begin a new path.  <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#66ff00 size=2>Woot! Yay! Cheer! Any ETA on the end of his meditations? He was gone so long and sudden that I have the RP background second (DE) Monk that she plans to hunt for her lost Sensei! (She was one of the last to get the Staff before the revamp)</FONT></P> <P><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#66ff00 size=2>Hmm if Matoko is contemplating taking a more active part in the reshapping of Norrath to help people perhaps he has taken what the Silent Fist  representative has "Come to the Conclusion" as for why the Whisteling Fist alliance should be postponed to heart...that would put the PC Monk faction ahead of the others like the Ashen Order, and the Swiftail.</FONT><BR></P><p>Message Edited by Zabjade on <span class=date_text>06-19-2006</span> <span class=time_text>05:38 PM</span>

[Cusashorn]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Zabjade wrote:<BR> <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P></P> <HR> <P>Jindrack wrote:</P> <P><BR>Sensei Makoto Shoda has been contemplating many things recently in private.  Soon he may leave his quarters and begin a new path.  <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><BR></P> <P></P> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#66ff00 size=2>Woot! Yay! Cheer! Any ETA on the end of his meditations? He was gone so long and sudden that I have the RP background second (DE) Monk that she plans to hunt for her lost Sensei! (She was one of the last to get the Staff before the revamp)</FONT></P> <P><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#66ff00 size=2>Hmm if Matoko is contemplating taking a more active part in the reshapping of Norrath to help people perhaps he has taken what the Silent Fist  representative has "Come to the Conclusion" as for why the Whisteling Fist alliance should be postponed to heart...that would put the PC Monk faction ahead of the others like the Ashen Order, and the Swiftail.</FONT><BR></P> <P>Message Edited by Zabjade on <SPAN class=date_text>06-19-2006</SPAN><SPAN class=time_text>05:38 PM</SPAN><BR></P> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>He said<FONT size=7> MAY</FONT> leave..</P> <P> </P> <P>That MAY mean he will and that MAY mean he's not ever going to return to the game. <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></P>

[Zabjade]

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"></FONT></DIV> <P><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#66ff00 size=2>Bad Cusa, no Wookie for you! I prefer to hope positive!</FONT></P> <P><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#66ff00 size=2>BTW if you do the headbands, just take the halloween mask fill in the holes and scoot it above the eyes. change the color according to the tier. ^_^</FONT></P><p>Message Edited by Zabjade on <span class=date_text>06-19-2006</span> <span class=time_text>06:45 PM</span>

[-UGG-Andy]

i bet 50 silvers makato has done a 'Gaige':smileytongue:

[Zabjade]

<font color="#66ff00"><font size="2"><font face="Comic Sans MS">NUUUUUUUUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu BTW something like that deserves 60 silvers not 50 betraying has a set rate. </font></font></font><div></div>

[Zabjade]

<font color="#66ff00"><font size="2"><font face="Comic Sans MS">Back on topic, sort of. Will Matoko be coming back with EoF to teach Fae Monks and search ouot rumors of an Iksar landing in Faydwer? </font></font></font><div></div>

[KidMangaX]

<DIV>Oh boy, not this again. I, Sahaquiel Darklore, member of Lucan D' Lere server's chat channel, eqlore, discussed this not too long ago with some other people. It was mostly me swearing and beating people up while this guy was dissing bruisers, but I made a good point. This is it:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4></FONT> <DIV><BR>Just because Bruisers are evil, doesn't mean they are undisciplined. While they may thrive on chaos, terror, and pain, the monks are living on order, valor, and tranquility. Note that when I say Order and Chaos, I do not refer to discipline, <FONT color=#66ff00>I refer rather to orginization of other parties ((Ie: a bruiser-gang might run through a city killing people without a second thought, while </FONT><FONT color=#ffff00>monks might plan first...lol))</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#66ff00></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ff0000>Monks are disciplined ((<FONT color=#ffffff>which means taught, you idiots</FONT>)) in the ways of harmony, peace, and tranquility/stability.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ff0000>Bruisers, however, are disciplined in the ways of destruction, terror, disorder, etc...</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>now heres where I get serious in making my point...</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ffffff size=6>BY DESTROYING THINGS AND BEING DISORGANIZED, THEY ARE FOLLOWING THEIR OWN BELIEFS AND DISCIPLINES! THEREFORE, THEY ARE DISCIPLINED! YOU ARE ALL STUPID BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA FOR NOT REALIZING THIS EARLIER!!</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ffffff size=6></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ffffff size=6></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ffffff>GET TE POINT YET BAKAS!?</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[KidMangaX]

<P>Anyways, now that THATS out of my system, I can explain why Kunark IS coming back. Here are a few reasons</P> <P> </P> <P>1) That dude from the court of pain is in with the monks. Yes he is a bruiser. He wears bruiser noob gear. Also: IKSARS DONT LIVE IN QEYNOS BAKAS! ((also REAL iksars dont betray to the land of free speech and men that wear panties.))</P> <P>2) Kunark is a continent, and continents dont just disapeer, unless that was the direct location of the shattering (or rending or whatever its called), in which case there would be no iksars left.</P> <P>3) Iksars pwn (I am one)</P> <P> </P> <P>There ya have it</P>

[Cusashorn]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> KidMangaX wrote:<BR> <P>Anyways, now that THATS out of my system, I can explain why Kunark IS coming back. Here are a few reasons</P> <P> </P> <P>1) That dude from the court of pain is in with the monks. Yes he is a bruiser. He wears bruiser noob gear. Also: IKSARS DONT LIVE IN QEYNOS BAKAS! ((also REAL iksars dont betray to the land of free speech and men that wear panties.))</P> <P>2) Kunark is a continent, and continents dont just disapeer, unless that was the direct location of the shattering (or rending or whatever its called), in which case there would be no iksars left.</P> <P>3) Iksars pwn (I am one)</P> <P> </P> <P>There ya have it</P><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>The Swifttail Caste are monks though. They are agressive, but they are brutally disciplined. They achieve inner peace and tranquility through outer pain, but they arn't chaotic or destructive.</P> <P>And don't be so sure about the Iksar not willing to live in Qeynos. They were forced and coerced to live in Freeport and bend to the Overlord's will in the first place. Qeynos may not be the greatest city in the world, but at least the Iksar wouldn't be *as* oppressed as they are in Freeport.</P>

[Zabjade]

<font color="#66ff00"><font size="2"><font face="Comic Sans MS">And if Vhalen  has his way we will see Odus First. </font></font></font><div></div>

[Cusashorn]

<DIV>Aye. Odus is more likely to rediscovered before Kunark will.</DIV>

[Zabjade]

<font size="2"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font color="#66ff00">Still it could go either way with a second Good City they will want an evil city for the Expansion after the next. That leaves either New Calibis (or New Selebis) [spelling] or Paineel as likely cities for those of darked based classes </font></font></font><div></div>

[Cusashorn]

<DIV>Kelethin is still neutral. The Fae just has to choose good classes. That doesn't make the race or city good. It's just a technicality.</DIV><p>Message Edited by Cusashorn on <span class=date_text>07-01-2006</span> <span class=time_text>07:03 AM</span>

[Zabjade]

<font color="#66ff00"><font size="2">For now anyway but if we begin to get more starting cities or other cities like Maj'Dul they might change things. </font></font><div></div>

[Dreyco]

OOC: Just because the Iksar were able to play as Monks (due to the wonderful thing known as game mechanics, which has never and will never be a true back-bone to lore, in reference to posts by devs who have stated never to judge NPC evaluations of power by their con-levels) within the game EverQuest I doesn't mean that the Swift-tail Caste held any ties whatsoever in beliefs or practices to the Whistling Fists or Ashen Order.  They hated soft-skins just as much as anyone else.<b>  </b>It is really easy to loop them all into one pretty package due to a little button that someone presses at the creation of their character.  But that doesn't define racial motivations in any way, shape, or form.  For example: Iksar can now play wizards.  That doesn't mean that a long time ago within Cabilis that there was some secret cult of Iksar that practiced wizardry amidst the Harbingers of the Tower.  Wizardry was outlawed within Cabilis, and there was a famous Iksar named Dag the Arcanist that was saught for execution for practicing it (see below).<blockquote><hr>During the reign of Emperor Ganak Sathir, a lowly scholar by the name of Dag studied under the resigned Emperor Atrebe Sathir, master of sorcery. After the untimely passing of Atrebe, Dag began his study of the forbidden circles, wizardry, enchantry and magery. Before long, he took a liking to the ways of the wizard. He kept his studies to himself, ignoring the laws of Kotiz. He became the Blasphemer of the Brood. Most of his studies were held in private, with only a Sarnak slave called Kly to assist in his experiments. But, Dag's secret was soon to be revealed to all. Dag was commissioned to create a magical dagger to be personally used by Sebilisian warlord Kurn Machta. Its craftsmanship would allow for only a warrior as skilled as Kurn to master its use. Dag travelled to Kurn’s outpost to begin his work. With him went the slave Kly, dragging behind it a magical forge belonging to the Haggle Baron Dalnir. While Dag was away, the Brood stumbled upon his journal and its records of his secret obsession. The Brood sent word to Kurn to have Dag destroyed. Kurn allowed Dag to complete the forging of the blade and the placing of its enchantments, but when Kurn believed the dagger complete, he shackled Dag and tested his new weapon upon the very belly of the Blasphemer. Kurn found the dagger to be surprisingly effective, but had killed Dag before the final few enchantments were placed upon it. It was to be returned to the Brood. The dagger never arrived back in Sebilis. The Crusader party transporting it, as well as Kly, the slave pulling Dalnir's Forge, vanished without a trace. It is assumed that the blade and its carriers were cursed by Thule for carrying a weapon created by heretical magics. To avoid further wrath, all of Dag’s property and creations were burned<font color="#66ff00"><font size="2"> </font></font><div></div><hr></blockquote>Another question asked here: would Iksar be happier within Qeynos? Some might, as many have defected to join the queen.  Though I would assume those that hold tradition at value will never be happy under a soft-skin's rule.  They want their independance again,  And their independance is not within Qeynos, regardless of the fact that they might have a dojo there that they could study in. I am hoping to see more starting cities spring up, such as Cabilis, Neriak, you name it.  A little more racial flare would shatter some of the easily misconstrued black and white that can be found within the current cities of Freeport and Qeynos. <div></div>

[Zabjade]

<font color="#66ff00"><font size="2"><font face="Comic Sans MS">I'm pretty sure in the lore that, the Wistling Fists (Recent EQ2 stuff) monitered the rise of the Swiftail cast and even influenced some of the evolution (Robe of the Lost Circle Kurnak part) </font></font></font><div></div>

[Vhalen]

<P>The origin of the art of fist and tail is a mystery to all but Grandmaster Tynn. Only he knows where the art sprang from. He was the one that introduced the art of the monk to the iksar and where he learned it has remained a mystery for the ages.</P> <P>I must admit though, there are others that that know of the origins of the art of fist and tail, but they are long departed. These others have left records that could reveal the origin, but would any iksar monk want to accept such truth should the truth not be welcome?</P> <P>On a side note; the presence of an iksar Swifttail from the motherland, if Kunark was the point of departure, would be valuable news within the Scale Yard. Whispers would no doubt follow as would secret plots. </P> <P>The origin of the iksar in the Scale Yard can be tied to a division of the iksar army called the Iron Guard. The Iron Guard has ties to a legendary iksar of the Sebilisian Navy named Captain Vlsk Irontail, a monk.</P>

[Cusashorn]

<DIV>Captain Irontail is legendary amongst all Iksar. Even as a human myself, his actions are Infamous amongst the various monk clans.</DIV>

[Nocturnal Aby]

<P>Who, ironically, was awarded the weapon Storm Sabre for his contributions to the success of the Empire.  What a monk is going to do with a sabre, I'm not sure, but there you have it.  He was quite the survivor, too, here's his story from EQ:</P> <P>From the book, Captain of the Sea:</P> <P>Captain Vlzk Irontail, Master of the Sea <BR><BR>370 A.G.: Vlzk, student of the 5th rung, becomes the youngest Iksar monk to attain the title of Tynn Master. He takes his place among the masters of the Court of Pain. <BR><BR>371 A.G.: Master Vlzk becomes the only Iksar monk to be promoted to the rank of Captain within the Iksar Navy. He is promoted by the great Emperor Rile. This act solidifies the alliance between the monks and the Legion and ushers in a new age of disciplines. <BR><BR>372 A.G.: During a coastal patrol being conducted by Captain Vlsk, a fierce and sudden water spout hits and splinters his ship. The Navy searches for survivors and none are found. <BR><BR>406 A.G.: During a Deep Range Patrol, a group of Legionnaires is greeted by Captain Vlsk. He has survived in the Outlands with no aid. His once proud tail has bee ripped from his body of a Trakanasaurus. He becomes a hero. The blacksmiths are ordered to create a tail make of iron. He is now Captain Irontail. <BR><BR>Captain Irontail is promoted to Captain of the Iron Guard, a roving coastal armada. He is also rewarded with great items of magic. In his honor, the Baron and the Arch Duke create an awesome weapon called the Storm Sabre. They also create a lesser blade for all who serve in the Ironguard--The Tynn Foil. <BR><BR>406 A.G.: During the Infamous Battle of Timorous Deep, Captain Vlsk Irontail is defeated as well as most of the Sebilisian Navy. A horde of dragons descended upon them. The navy was vastly outnumbered. So was the end of the great Captain Irontail. Long live his spirit.</P> <P> </P> <P>The Iksar started out as prisoners.  Scale Yard was actually the iksars' holding cell, so to speak.  From EQ2 Atlas:</P> <P>"The original hinhabitants of Scale Yard were the remnants of an Iksar fleet captured by the forces of the Overlord in the Ocean of Tears.  Lucan sought to break the proud iksar through torture and forced re-education, a process that lasted for years.  But when the new Rallosian Empire threatened the city during the Age of War, D'Lere sought to exploit every asset he could muster.  Thus, the Overlord worked out an arrangement with the iksar - the exact details of which were never revealed - and the iksar aided in the defense of Freeport during the Battle of Defiance.  After that, they were allowed to live in the district as free citizens.</P> <P> </P> <P>One of the many things that have bothered players since launch is the fact that the iksar are willing to live in this city.  Most who know the race realize that the iksar would have much more likely formed their own settlement, as soon as were able, and distanced themselves from the softskins.  Perhaps it all goes back to this arrangement between the iksar and Lucan, it would be very interesting to find that out!</P> <P> </P> <P>Edit: stupid spelling errors.</P><p>Message Edited by Nocturnal Abyss on <span class=date_text>07-05-2006</span> <span class=time_text>12:31 PM</span>

[Lornick]

That was very educational Nocturnal Abyss, thanks for the write up.

[troodon]

<A href="http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=lore&message.id=11138&query.id=0#M11138" target=_blank>Details of the Iron Guard</A>