Cristanos Thex

Volume II

As he suspected, they were ambushed. Fortunately, the attackers killed a decoy and the real messenger managed to get to Neriak.

Officer R'nar met back up with her volunteers. She gave a few of them illusion potions and sent them into Neriak to spy on the meeting. Others she sent to Najena to retrieve a book that was stolen from Felwithe.

In Neriak, Queen Cristanos Thex addressed the Lodge of the Dead. She informed them of the letter that was sent to Neriak from the Broken Skull Rock from Arch Lich T'Vaxok, an Advisor of Hate. The letter read. . .

Warlock Xon Quexill,

These are the words of our Master, the commands of our Prince. Listen well, and obey.

Plans have been set in motion, strategies in which you and the Lodge of the Dead have a part. You need only look to the Gulf to see our first steps. The loyal on Broken Skull Rock spread pain with every prayer, and Luggalds surge throughout the region. Hate grows, warlock. Our Master stirs!

The Fallen Gate is a massive labyrinth of twisting corridors and secret quest locations; notable of these are the armor quests. A key is required for access to this adventure zone. Enter at your own risk, preferably with a group.

Fallen Gate is located due west of the Crossroads in the Commonlands. There is only one entrance deep in the heart of the Yapping Maze and admission is only granted once a key is obtained. Those venturing within the maze must be careful to avoid the powerful sandstone giants, silent sentinels of stone that guard the smooth canyons.

Quests

The quest for the key to Fallen Gate Quest is initially given in North Freeport by Kanos X’Aphon near the entrance to Thieves’ Way. You will then travel to the Commonlands, where you’ll locate the mouth of Fallen Gate and speak to Tundis N’Oxyle, who will give further instruction for the Access Quest. Alternately, defeating Kizdean Gix provides another means of gaining access to this ancient ruin.

History

Fallen Gate is the crumbled outer section of the Dark Elf city of Neriak. The Dark Elves, or Teir’Dal, were created to be the minions of Innoruuk, the Prince of Hate. They went on to build the darkly majestic underground city of Neriak in the upper reaches of the Underfoot.

When a united army of Leatherfoot Halflings and Kithicor Rangers invaded Neriak, Dark Elf Queen Cristanos Thex ordered necromancer Tseralith to unleash a terrible magical attack upon the invaders. Tragically, the Teir’Dal themselves fell victim to the force of this power, and the outer gate of the city was reduced to ruins and sealed forever to all outsiders. Only the Undead incarnations of the Dark Elves and Leatherfoot Halflings were left to stalk the ruins.