The Tunarian / Elddar elves
The original elves Tunare created, who dwelt in the Elddar Forest of Antonica (the elven empire later centered on Takish-Hiz). The whole of Antonica was once under their influence; the high elves migrated to Faydwer after the Elddar Forest died.
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- The Elddar — children of Tunare
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Overview
Drawn from Coming to Kunark — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
Coming to Kunark A History of the Cae'Dal by Merith Iliqirelle, humble scribe and linguist The First Exodus
Long, long ago, there was a huge elven society living within the Elddar Forest on the continent of Antonica. It was a magical, life-giving forest. They cared for it, and it cared for them. That is, until the land began to scorch and the woodlands began to wither and die. In time, the elves were forced to migrate in order to survive.
They left Antonica in search of forests in lands unnamed. One such group of Elddar elves, led by Valinor Tah'Re, found a lush woodland in a faraway land where they established a colony, by the name of Khalee'Sri. They met the challenges of living in a new land, and the new threats it contained, unflichingly. Khalee'Sri grew strong.
Overview
Drawn from Into the Depths of: The Desert of Ro — official article.EQ1Primary · official · best available source
Overview of the Desert of Ro
The Desert of Ro is a vast and deadly desert that is surrounded by the city of Freeport, Innothule Swamp, the Commonlands, and the Timorous Deep Ocean. A variety of creatures inhabit the desert and the oasis within making it a thrilling place for travelers to adventure.
Background Lore
Northern Ro
The Northern Desert of Ro is a vast and deadly desert that lies just beyond the eastern gates of Freeport. Several inns and a few of Lucan's militia can be found with the last, desperate reaches of temperate vegetation carpeting the flat of land just before the rise of the desert dunes. A tunnel carved into the steep ridge bordering the desert to the west, connects the desert to the Commonlands.
To the south, one will meet the sands of the Oasis of Marr, which separates the northern and southern reaches of the Ro desert. Legends speak that what is now the northern Desert of Ro was once the northern reaches of the ancient Elddar forest – the former home of the elves who had once resided upon Antonica, then called Tunaria. This forest was said to have been the most beautiful woodland Norrath has ever seen Spanning the whole of what is now the desert of Ro and Oasis of Marr, this forest is said to have been burned to the ground by the fiery wrath of Solusek Ro.
The northern desert is host to a great variety of inhabitants, range from rattlesnakes and giant tarantulas, to the dread cutthroat pirates of the desert. It is also rumored that the unfortunate citizens of Freeport who are infected with a plague of the mind are cast out into these desert lands to die. However, many of these desert madmen have survived the harsh, unforgiving desert heat and have grown all the more crazed from it.
Overview
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Official Lore
17Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
Into the Depths of: The Desert of Ro
…To the south, one will meet the sands of the Oasis of Marr, which separates the northern and southern reaches of the Ro desert. Legends speak that what is now the northern Desert of Ro was once the northern reaches of the ancient Elddar forest – the former home of the elves who had once resided upon Antonica, then called Tunaria.
Read the full sourceLethar and Dyn'leth - Blood of Betrayal
Lethar and Dyn'leth - Blood of Betrayal Vol. I Notation: A one-of-a-kind Elddar moonlocket was given to me, Librarian Hemfar, in order to interpret its past. It is a rather complicated item that holds much history about a mother, father, and son and a betrayal that is difficult to comprehend.
First Sisters of the Blackfeather Harpies
First Sisters of the Blackfeather Harpies Vol. I Eletyl, Ashrana, Mestle and Gayatri, sisters and noble Elddar elves of the House of Isaralune, were often spoiled and became bored with the city life offered them in Takish-Hiz.
Satyrs and the Elddar
Soon after Tunare set her elves upon Norrath in the Elddar forest, life sprang up around them. New plants and creatures emerged and those that had existed for thousands of years on Norrath began to make themselves known to the elves. One of those creatures that came to live among the elves was the satyr.
Read the full sourceSecrets of Faydwer – Unfolding the Lore: Part 7 - 10/04/07
…The Elddar elves fled Tunaria, the land now known as Antonica, to escape the destruction that Solusek Ro wrought upon their land. They found their way east, to Faydwer. Over time on the new continent, the Elddar branched off into two distinct tribes: the Koada'dal and the Fier'dal.
Read the full sourcethe-stolen-king-and-queen-of-takishhiz
…Ruanya Windleaf says ‘How nice to set eyes upon you again Krozman. Like I had said, the destructive heat of the sun called upon by Solusek Ro brought the Elddar Forest to its end. As the trees withered and became petrified and the soil lost all of its nourishment, sands began to close in on Takish-Hiz.
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Preservationist's Call to Arms
To all of the citizens of Takish-Hiz, I implore you to find the strength of mind and spirit to put an end to the interference of rebuilding and protecting our fair city. The Jeweled Guard is organizing defensive strategies against the invaders and we ought to all gather and create weapons to assist them.
Read the full sourceUnala the Avenger's Scribbled Proposal
Intruders have found their way into our fair city and are interrupting our charge. We cannot rebuild the city and try to save it with these interruptions. I am asking that a small complement of geomancers be allowed to create a strategy to end these disturbances. I believe we are in a position to summon our greatest guardian thus far.
Read the full sourceMaster Jeweled Guard's Orders
Prepare for war my fine knights. We cannot ignore the invasion of our city that has come to pass. The Royal attendants have given us final approval to mount a defensive attack on any creature who dares to threaten the existence of Takish-Hiz, the city we have sworn to protect. Refresh your minds and spirits and find renewed strength. While our minds may have…
Read the full sourceTweyne the Sandcaller's Report
It has taken many weeks, but I was able to focus the tides of the sands to summon a very impressive specimen that will do well to guard the city from the intruders. Gathering the sands from dark corners of the city and bringing them together into this Quintessence of sand has been a rewarding, but exhausting task.
Read the full sourcea Tunarian scout, Butcherblock Mountains
"What a [sad] day no?" "Why is it sad? Mother Tunare has blessed nature with many beautiful things, and Innoruuk takes it upon himself to desecrate such beauty with the creation of [abominations] to the very senses. Creatures created, mind you, in his very image.
Read the full sourceReinforcements for The Tunarean Regiment
You say, 'Hail, Staff Sergeant Drioc' You say, 'I am looking for work.' You say, 'Hail Lieutenant Krofer.' Lieutenant Krofer says, Unless you are the new mercenary reinforcements I suggest you remove yourself from my presence before I decorate the bottom of my boot with your intestines.' Lieutenant Krofer says, 'Drioc sent you? I suppose one cannot expect muc…
Read the full sourceEmil's Report
You say, 'Hail, Sentry Emil' Sentry Emil says, 'Ah, hello, you must be the strangers that call yourselves friend to the Kin. Perhaps you would be interested in proving your worth?' You say, 'I am interested in proving my worth' Sentry Emil says, 'Good, then perhaps you wouldn't mind performing a small task then? With the betrayal of Kragen Morshire, the kin r…
Read the full source1001 Tales of Maj’Dul – The Tale of Mal’Ahkt
…It began long ago in the days when the Dal roamed the land and the sand was a lustrous green. This was the Elddar the great forest from which all sprang. It was within the majesty of this green that the Dal came to exist. Within the towering Elddar pines the Dal constructed a great city and in this great city they paid tribute to the gods that graced Norrath…
Read the full sourceKamoj the Protector's Torn Journal Page
Unala has given me orders to create and maintain a most powerful guardian of our city. It will be my occupation to ensure that our summoned creation resists any attempts by the intruders to dismiss it. I expect I will be complete in a number of days. It has been many years since I was asked to research a new magic.
Read the full sourceFlowkeeper's Note to the Geomantic Compact
We must collect our minds and wisdom to renew our magic. Great foes have dared to set foot within our city and they must be pushed out. Find it in yourselves to renew your geomancy and arcane abilities. While we must continue to rebuild, we must also continue to protect our home. We must be creative in our approach!
Read the full sourceLedanne the Rejuvenator's Diary Page
I will need to use my deep knowledge of geomancy to bring long life to the creature that Kamoj, Unala, and I have brought into the city. He is a beast of beauty, that is certain. It has been many years since we have been given renewed cause to double our efforts to protect and guard Takish-Hiz.
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