The Skorpikis

[kelvmor]

<p>After reading the lore and legend of the Drachnids and exploring around Kunark, I've wondered what purpose the Skorpikis actually serves, and why Venril created them. Anyone know?</p>

[Cusashorn]

<p>They're the guardians of Charasis. Venril created them for the sole purpose of protecting the canyon where his beloved Drusella Sathir was laid to rest when she died.</p>

[kelvmor]

<p>They're so similar to the drachnids, though. As drachnids are dark elves grafted onto the body of a giant spider like some sort of bizarre centaur, the Skorpiki are iksar grafted onto the bodies of giant scorpions. It looks like they were almost destined to fight each other, you know?</p>

[betatester7]

<p>I love the story about the Skorpikis, just feel sorrow for them <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Cusashorn]

<p><cite>kelvmor wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>They're so similar to the drachnids, though. As drachnids are dark elves grafted onto the body of a giant spider like some sort of bizarre centaur, the Skorpiki are iksar grafted onto the bodies of giant scorpions. It looks like they were almost destined to fight each other, you know?</p></blockquote><p>Actually they were magically created. As far as we know, It wasn't something as simple as taking an iskar and stitching his body to a scorpion.</p>

[Dreyco]

<p>Interestingly enough, it is penned in EverQuest I Era Lore that Drusella created them... or at least, maintained them.  The originals being, of course, the Arcut Brothers who were once Troopers in the Sebilisian Army.  You could see them in the Overthere and actually talk to them if I remember right.</p><p><em>Brothers Chosen: The Fall of the Arcuts (EverQuest I Era Lore Article)</em></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">In a time now pastOur steps bloomed gloryLead by the ChosenProtected by their GuardThe hidden lord spokeHis words we did hearWith his knowledge we struck forthPurpose in our heartsAngels once descendedHarbingers of a blessingA brood was brought forthTwo eggsTwo brothersRaised by angelsThe Guard of the High ScaleYears passedAnd Angels did raiseTwo eggsTwo brothersEver vigilant in their dutyWhen Chosen strikes forthUnder boon of our lordThe brothers hold the flanksTime conquers allNone can withstandNot stoneNot fleshNot mindThe thread that bindsWithers and fraysAs centuries passThe flanks left exposedBattle did comeAnd Chosen moved with purposeTheir lances locked forwardThe brothers at the flanksThe Guard sought gloryWhen spear came to bearShouts were heard"The Guard! OurChosen is slain!"Vanity?A spear head?Our lord cared notthe damage was doneThe Brothers then fledFrom deathFrom shameFrom blade of swordA duty now lostBlood of a ChosenStaining their handsBrothers now abandoned by theAngels of FearThe land they walkedTheir only possessionThe pact now brokenA Queen then appearedWith promise of redemptionHer words laced with liesFell upon deaf earsTheir desperation the woundA Queen's promise the poisonA new pact drawnThe brothers now fallenGuards yet againNot of ChosenNot of AngelsOnly sorrow and contemptThe wardens of shameTwo eggsTwo brothersA curse now to bear </span></p>