Clan Broken Skull
A troll pirate clan on Broken Skull Rock who worship Innoruuk, built temples and shrines to him under Nadox's leadership, and used Black Ore to control their growing pirate ranks.
- Type
- Faction
- Allegiance
- The Teir'Dal — the Prince of Hate's work
- Attested in
- EQ1EQ2
- Sources
- 34 texts
Overview
Drawn from StonePazt2 — in-game book.EQ1Primary · official · best available source
A war horde from the Ykesha Clan recovered the Grozmok Stone from the ruins of an
Ogre Stronghold. Recognizing the hieroglyphs of the ancestor clans but not being able to decipher them, the stone was given the name
"Stone Frum Pazt" and presented to the Warlord
Ykesha, ruler of their clan.
Ykesha's shamans recognized the blessings of the Gods of
Overview
Drawn from The Shadow Odyssey – Finale Script — npc dialogue.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
Bayle and his companions You say, “Hail, Professor Fondfate”
Professor Fondfate says to you, “I can hear them! Can you hear them?”
You say to Professor Fondfate, “Hear what?”
Professor Fondfate says to you, “Why, the drums of war of course! Ykesha is marching on Brokenskull Rock! We’ve done it!”
You say to Professor Fondfate, “What now?!”
Professor Fondfate says to you, “Join in the fray! Further ensure Ykeshan victory by taking down groups of Brokenskull defenders from around the swamp and down by the Shanty and Brokenskull Rock!”
Official Lore
7Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
The Stone Frum Pazt
By Gomresh, Shaman of the Dark Ones Long ago the shamans of our ancestor trolls prophesized the rise of The Grozmok, referred to more commonly as The Wun, a Troll of great might that shall possess powerful artifacts and secrets. According to the prophecies, The Wun shall subjugate all clans under one rule.
Read the full sourceInto the Depths of: The Crypt of Nadox
…During the recovery and rise of Clan Broken Skull, Nadox turned his eye from his people to his god. Nadox began to commune with Innoruuk, using his hatred for the land bound trolls to focus his spirit toward the Prince of Hate, he began using captives from the marauders at sea to build temples to Innoruuk.
Read the full sourceOn the Town of: Neriak – Part 1
Overview of Neriak Neriak is a dark beautiful city carved out of the very bones of the earth, deep under the forest of Nektulos. The multileveled tunnels that make up the basic connecting structure of Neriak were originally carved by meandering underground rivers that sprang from Lake Neriuss when its levels were higher.
Read the full sourceBealya Tanilsuia, The Commonlands
"Yes, I know. No one expects a dwarf to know anything! I can see that in your eyes. I've taken an interest in the frogloks though. I've been around Norrath for some time and, much like you, often heard rumors. I wanted to find out for myself if the rumors were true. As a result, I became a bit of an expert. Well, enough about me.
Read the full sourceDeblik Grumblok, Innothule Swamp
"Greetin's dere ______. Me guess dat you want to hear more about de curse dat is making a mess down dere in Deepest Guk? Mm-hmm. First, you may wonder why me helping de Wayfarers Brotherhood? Me was sent away from my home and betrayed by my own chum in Neriak. Somehow me don't have de fear and hate my troll brudders and sisters do.
Read the full sourceGuard Bribbely, Freeport
"'How am I supposed to know? Sounds like some darn troll lair. You're the adventurer, why don't you go investigate it. I will stay here to look for more clues." "Yes, what is it, citizen?' Bribbely reads the note from Jasmine. 'Great, just what I need.' Guard Bribbely sighs.
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The Shadow Odyssey – Finale Script
Bayle and his companions You say, “Hail, Professor Fondfate” Professor Fondfate says to you, “I can hear them! Can you hear them?” You say to Professor Fondfate, “Hear what?” Professor Fondfate says to you, “Why, the drums of war of course! Ykesha is marching on Brokenskull Rock! We’ve done it!” You say to Professor Fondfate, “What now?!”
Read the full sourceFurther sources
16Lore that mentions this in passing.
Community articles
10Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.