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Garadain Glacierbane

A Coldain hunt-camp leader in the Eastern Wastes who commands the war effort against the Ry'Gorr (aided by Kromrif) on behalf of the Dain of Thurgadin.

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Attested in
EQ1
Sources
3 texts

Overview

Drawn from Coldain Ring Quests npc dialogue.EQ1Primary · mirrored · best available source

Garadain Glacierbane says 'Hrmff, what's this? A spy sent from the giant heathens, or the selfrighteous wurms perhaps? Either way, you'd be no [friend] of the great Coldain.'

You say, 'I am a friend.'

Garadain Glacierbane says 'A friend, you say? That remains to be seen. Much more to being a friend of the Coldain than just sayin' so. Anyway, I'm too [tired] to argue about it. I haven't slept in days.'

You say, 'Why are you tired?'

Garadain Glacierbane says 'Did I say tired? Exhausted is more like it. Ever since that blizzard last week I haven't slept a wink. I came back from huntin' snow orcs to find that my [blanket] had blown away and now I'm just too tired to rustle up a new one.'

You say, 'What blanket?'

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Official Lore

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Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.

EQ1Primary · mirroredPrincipal account

Garadain Glacierbane, Eastern Wastes

NPC dialogueVerant/SOE

"It is worse than I thought. Not only are they prepared for an attack, but they have the Kromrif here to help them. Our steel will be tested today. Be sure not to show the troops any fear." "Good work friend! The Dain will hear of this right away. We couldn't have defeated the Ry'gorr without your help.

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EQ1Primary · mirroredMajor source

10th Coldain Ring Quest

NPC dialogueVerant/SOE

…Garadain Glacierbane says 'With all due respect, Seneschal, I feel my men are best suited for the eastern post. If the outlander has rounded up enough soldiers to hold 'em off from the south then they'll definitely test us in the gorge. We'll be needin' a solid defense there.' Seneschal Aldikar says 'Very well, Garadain, the eastern post is yours.

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