Ring of Scale
Council of dragon lords on Kunark who debated intervention against the Iksar Sebilisan Empire; voted to act only indirectly, though Trakanon and younger dragons defied the council and struck at Iksar king Rile.
- Type
- Faction
- Allegiance
- The Age of Scale — dragonkind
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- EQ1EQ2
- Sources
- 53 texts
Overview
Drawn from Seeds of Destruction: Unfolding the Lore - Part 4 — official article.EQ1Primary · official · best available source
Field of Scale, Kaesora, Kurn's Stronghold Field of Bone
The Field of Bone was once a lush and fertile grassland located within the heart of the Sebilisian Empire. It is now scarred by a massive crater caused by a cataclysmic clash of magical energy. The bones of every race on the continent of Kunark litter the ground amidst the sparse vegetation and the ancient ruins of a once grand city continue to crumble and crack in the blistering, unforgiving climate.
The carpet of sun-bleached bones and rubble is the remnant of the great war fought on this open plain between the iksar and their innumerable foes during their empire's peak. It was here where the dragons chose to stage their attack on the iksar in an attempt to end their reign. It is said that the remains of the ancient dragon Jaled'Dar lay in the ruins where the child of Veeshan fell at the hand of Ganak, the last of the iksar emperors.
Under the rule of Rile Sathir, son of Venril Sathir, the iksar had left the dragon lands alone. With the growth of their empire, however, the threat the iksar posed was easy to see. The dragon lords convened the Ring of Scale and argued about how to proceed. Trakanon, the poison dragon, advocated swift intervention on behalf of all races against the iksar. However, he was voted down and the Ring of Scale decided to intervene indirectly.
Trakanon and a number of the younger dragons decided more direct action was required. They conjured a squall at sea that destroyed Rile's warship while the King was onboard. This action triggered a spectacular war amongst the dragons that lasted for almost a half century.
Over the next half century, dragonkind struggled against the airborne iksar army. Rile's son Atrebe succeeded him at the throne but he later perished in one of his own foul, necromantic experiments. After the death of his father, General Ganak acted quickly to assassinate his brothers and rose to the throne of Sebilis, claiming the title Emperor.
Overview
Drawn from Nagafen text — compiled history.EQ2Community article · best available source
You say, “Hail, The Sage of Ages”
The Sage of Ages says to you, “Thank you my friends, thank you! I do not understand why those Drakota attacked me. I cannot be of any threat to them; I am but a humble chronicler!”
You say to The Sage of Ages, “Who are you?”
The Sage of Ages says to you, “I am known as the Sage of Ages, a neutral historian charged with scribing the events of history so that their lessons will not be forgotten, or repeated. It surprises me that these creatures would be sent to attack me.”
You say to The Sage of Ages, “These Drakota were sent?”
The Sage of Ages says to you, “Yes, Drakota rarely act of their own initiative. They are weapons used by Dragonkind to fulfill their own designs. I do not know what I could have done to anger the Scalelords. I only scribe the truth and have done so for many centuries.”
You say to The Sage of Ages, “Who could have sent these?”
Official Lore
19Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
A Weary Traveler's Journal — The History of Norrath
…Weeks ago, we were about to give up the search when Rallos Zek intervened and sent us a spark of hope in the form of a tall, cloaked visitor.
Read the full sourceThe Loss in Western Wastes
…During this time, our nation split in two. The Ring of Scale fled to Kunark, while the Claws of Veeshan, the original order and wurm council, remained on Veeshan’s blessed continent of Velious. Kildrukaun, furios over the division, insisted it was the Eternal Mother’s will for the dragon factions to reunite.
Read the full sourceFrom the Library of Norrath
…The Ring of Scale The Iksar had left the Dragon lands alone, but their threat was easy to see. The Dragon lords convened the Ring of Scale and argued about how to proceed. Trakanon, the large blue, advocated swift intervention on behalf of all races against the Iksar. However, Trakanon was voted down and the Ring of Scale decided to intervene only indirectly.
Read the full sourceVenril's Plan
…Lich-King spent more then a century in hiding in The Bile at his Fortress Varis, after his defeat at the hands The Alliance of Stone. The Alliance of Stone's victory came only after the leader of Venril's Lycanthrope army, an Iksar wizard serpent changer by the name of Thuuga, was deceived by the Ring of Scale and joined the Alliance.
Read the full sourceRing of Scale Expansion Preview: Veeshan's Peak
When the Ring of Scale split from the Claws of Veeshan they centered their activities in Kunark. They were the faction that desired freedom of will for each dragon, exiled because they would not condemn mating between dragons of differing elements. They built a stronghold dedicated to Veeshan and have watched over Kunark from there for as long as any can reme…
Read the full sourcequests hq journal
…The Ring of Scale becomes a whole new concern. If the fool dragon Irin`ka Set was to be believed, then Trakanon's aid may soon be required, I don't care what Ashteth believes. Trakanon can be controlled; he has worldly desires and so can be manipulated. Further, his fury at the Ring of Scale itself will ensure his loyalty to our cause.
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Korucust’s report to the Di’zok
My liege and fellow servants of Di'zok, As I mentioned in my initial report, the evidence of a conspiracy within our ranks has been coming to me in bloody fistfuls. My disgust in this matter only helps to drive me forward in my investigation. I will rid our people of the disease that has brought treachery and suspicion to our very home.
Read the full sourceCaptured Message
Master Druushk, Several visions have come to me in my sleep over the past week. These dreams could not have been of my own creation. There is some force moving around me that I cannot identify. I fear that this presence will make itself known soon. I must assume at this time that Korucust is working to expose me.
Read the full sourceKorucust’s report on Vrasyk
…After several weeks of surveillance, I was able to discover the true nature of council member Ka'Jiq. This person and several others were agents put in place by the Ring of Scale. Ka'Jiq's true name was Vrasyk, a creature capable of changing its shape to match that of our own.
Read the full sourceBlood Stained Note
Maste ushk, I cannot stifle concerns that there ma ith my safety. The council has expres and doesn't appear to have any knowledge of our manipulat s. I have no proof at this tim hat something is happening. The face rucust came to me in a dream last night. Koruc ooked at me from a mirror. His face replaced tha ine in the reflection.
Read the full sourceMessage to Phara Dar
Mistress Dar, I have not received a response from Master Druushk in some time. Please let me know what you would have me do. Is there a problem within the Ring that I am not aware of? Your lack of a response has left me no choice but to begin preparations to evacuate this position.
Read the full sourceKerafyrm, The Sleeper
Ferrin Q`Nyil regards you indifferently — he appears to be quite formidable. You say, ‘Hail, Ferrin Q`Nyil’ Ferrin Q`Nyil says ‘Fare thee well, stouthearted adventurer. I would welcome you to this place, yet I feel that a welcome is not quite deserving of the [fate] in store for you.
Read the full source108043, Temple of Veeshan
…"A long time ago, before the imprisonment of Kerafyrm himself, the Ring of Scale involved all dragons. All of us lived on the Velious continent. As time went on, a differing of ideals perpetuated amongst us. Some of us believed the newly created mortals of this world were something we could control, something that would serve us and our interests.
Read the full sourceEmperor Ganak, Trakanon's Teeth
…"You wish to know of Veeshan's Peak?! You are either very brave or very foolish! There is nothing there for the uninvited but a fiery death. I have been away from this plane of existence for a long time yet still I feel the presence of the ancient wurms.
Read the full source108047, Temple of Veeshan
"Well, what have we here? How dare you enter my lair! I do not take kindly to your kind disturbing me. Are you here for the same reason all other adventurers are? To plunder and destroy the serenity of a place such as this for money and power? You are an affront to us and the Ring of Scale.
Read the full sourceSebilis and Veeshan's Peak Key Quest
…Emperor Ganak says 'You wish to know of Veeshans Peak?! You are either very brave or very foolish! There is nothing there for the uninvited but a fiery death. I have been away from this plane of existence for a long time yet still I feel the presence of the ancient wurms.
Read the full source108040, Temple of Veeshan
…"In previous years, we, the Ring of Scale, have had one of our own sitting on the Overking Bathezid Di'Zok's council, well disguised. Our friend has also been spying on the council itself. He was our voice when we needed the Sarnaks to listen to reason. Unfortunately, we have lost contact with him.
Read the full sourceEnrid Ebonclaw, Skyfire Mountains
"Thank you for coming to my aid, though I'm sure I could have made it alive. I'm smarter than most would admit. I even committed a crime against my master by questioning one of his motives and the punishment for that is death. Yet, here I stand! Those wyverns have kept me asleep and were trying to turn me to ash.
Read the full sourceVrabbit Xloren, Temple of Veeshan
…"Interesting, do you have business with her? This door behind me is sealed with a powerful ward, one which only Phara herself can remove. She has instructed me to assist servants of the Ring of Scale with passage into her lair, if they are loyal to us.
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Community articles
25Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.