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Ranger

Wilderness warrior and archer, patron Tunare or Karana.

Ranger
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Overview

Drawn from On the Town of: Surefall Glade official article.EQ1Primary · official · best available source

Overview of Surefall Glade

Located inside the southeastern edge of the Jaggedpine Forest, and just outside of Qeynos Hills, the Surefall Glade is home to the human and half elf rangers and druids of Tunare. This glade is allied with Qeynos and is formerly part of its territory, although the rangers and druids enjoy self-rule, operating outside the laws and regulations that are enforced by Qeynos.

The glade itself is very beautiful, peaceful place described by a high wall of granite that separates it from the rest of the Jaggedpine Forest. Many enormous redwoods may be found here, limiting the amount of sunlight that enters the defense woodlands. A small, crystalline pond can be found in the glade, fed by a gentle waterfall pouring over a massive cliff.

Overlooking the pond, the granite cliffs contain a system of winding caves where the bears of the glade reside with the unfailing protection of the Jaggedpine Treefolk and the Protectors of the Pine. In one section of the caves, deep crystal pools of water cover the ground, having somehow seeped into the cave system from nearby Hatchling River. In most instances, the caves are extremely peaceful and quite lovely, but one must be careful not to invoke the bears' tempers, else one finds himself not only a the mercy of the ferocious creatures, but of the Jaggedpine Treefolk as well.

The rangers and druids have put up several buildings within this cozy corner of the vast Jaggedpine Forest. Their small wooden and stonework structures do nothing to compromise the natural purity of the region. Near a crystalline pond, the rangers can be found practicing their art – archery. The druids live inside the glade's largest redwood, having settled within an enormous gap that formed in the ancient tree centuries ago.

Guildmasters

Surefall Glade has guildmasters for druids and rangers only. Spell and tome merchants are also available for those classes. Here is a list of the main guildmasters:

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Official Lore

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Sisters and Life

In-game bookVerant/SOE

Day 327, Sisterhood Island. Again my brother came to me. He asked that I return to the ways of Tunare and again, I refused. I have no desire to follow a god who carries with her such inequality between the sexes. For generations, the elves have always shown favor to the male elven rangers.

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Ranger Epic Quest

NPC dialogueVerant/SOE

You say, 'Hail, Telin Darkforest' You say, 'What are you doing in this forest?' Telin Darkforest says 'Mighty this place must have been, once. Now scarred by hatred and suffering. I have been sent here seeking answers to problems not yet understood. You say, 'What answers?' You say, 'What evil?' Telin Darkforest says 'If I knew that, I wouldn't be here lookin…

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EverQuest Manual — Ranger

ManualVerant/SOE · 2001

Ranger The Ranger is a hybrid mix between a Warrior and a Druid, sharing the skills of both. He's most at home in the great outdoors.

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Rain Caller Quest

NPC dialogueVerant/SOE

You say, 'What is the next incarnation?' Maesyn Trueshot says 'The Trueshot Longbow was once enchanted by the Koada'Dal enchanters. Once it was enchanted now it is no more. I am sure if you were ask the Koada'Dal [where the enchanted bows] are you will get an answer.' You say, 'Where can I get an Enchanted Bow?'

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}The Unkempt Druids{

In-game bookVerant/SOE

Throughout the Plains of Karana and the Mountains of Rathe, very small bands of human and half elven rangers and druids have laid claim to the unkempt ways.

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Guild Summons - Protectors of the Pine

NPC dialogueVerant/SOE

…The seed of life stems from these great woods. The rangers of Qeynos have joined together here, to save that which is vital to the existence of Norrath itself. Guild Master Hager Sureshot of the Protectors of the Pine, shall teach you the prowess of the beast and the wisdom of the ancient woods. Find Hager, give him this note, and become a Protector.

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Morin's Sword

NPC dialogueVerant/SOE

…Morin Shadowbane says, 'Hail, ________. I am the leader of this beleagured troop of rangers. Even though the once fair Kithicor slowly succumbs to the [darkness] at hand, we shall not abandon the woods without a fight.' You say, 'what darkness' Morin Shadowbane says, 'The denizens of these woods are slowly being overrun by dark fiends and shadowed men.

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Halfling Ranger Note

In-game bookVerant/SOE

The Storm Reapers are in need of your talents in the defense of our homeland and those followers of Karana that reside in the wilds of Norrath. Deliver this note of acknowledgment to Megosh Thistlethorn and he will guide you further on your path as a Ranger of the Storm Reapers.

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Further sources

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Community articles

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Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.

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