Jaled-Dar
Mighty dragon of the Ring of Scale who fought and died in a legendary aerial duel with Iksar Emperor Ganak above the Field of Bone in Kunark.
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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.
Official Lore
8Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
Jaled Dar-s shade, Dragon Necropolis
"Mortal! You MUST aid me! I will have my revenge, and my rest!" "You must wake The Sleeper. He is our salvation, he will restore a new golden age to Norrath. It was a terrible mistake to subdue him, jealousy and envy led us to do it. I see all of this clearly now." "Kerafyrm, the best of us, what we should be. We imprsoned him in a timeless slumber aeons ago.…
Read the full sourceA Weary Traveler's Journal — The History of Norrath
…Over the next half century, Dragonkind struggled against the Iksar’ airborne army. Atrebe was succeeded by his son, Ganak, a most capable warrior. The war ended inconclusively over the Field of Bone with aerial duel between Ganak on his Sokokar mount and Jaled-Dar, then leader of the Ring of Scale. Both were incinerated by magic and fire.
Read the full sourceKey to Jaled Dar's Lair (Neb)
You say, 'Hail, Neb' Neb says 'Chika val na vi Paebala Neb'ri. I am Neb of the Paebala. Aknila sa rik nor valkuta aknila. Start no trouble, there will be no trouble. Nish ala ro tak na re Chetari, skas vena ral. Avoid the Chetari, they will kill you.' You say, 'Paebala' Neb says, 'Ika woka asa chelaki sa asa Paebala ian raka yi no sa! We are the first to walk…
Read the full sourceKey to Sleeper's Tomb
You say, 'Hail, Jaled Dar`s shade' Jaled Dar`s shade says 'Mortal! You MUST aid me. I will have my revenge, and my rest!' You say, 'How can I aid you?' Jaled Dar`s shade says 'You must wake The Sleeper. He is our salvation, he will restore a new golden age to Norrath. It was a terrible mistake to subdue him, jealousy and envy led us to do it.
Read the full sourceKey to Jaled Dar's Lair (Zlandicar)
You say, 'Hail, Zlandicar' Zlandicar says, 'Hmm, I have been watching you. You made it further than I thought you would. I will have to work on my defenses in the future. So, what do you seek of me?' You say, 'I seek Jaled Dar' Zlandicar says, 'Jaled Dar is quite dead, you know. But he was tasty, I feasted on his remains long ago.
Read the full sourceEssence Lens Quest
You say, 'What Prismatic Dragon Scale?" Melalafen says, 'You have a scale? A scale from Kerafyrm himself? His long slumber, or the battles after he was freed, must have weakened him a great deal! One such as our master does not shed. If this is true, and you possess what you say, there is hope for us.
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Melalafen, Western Wastes
"We are aware of your presence, fleshling." "We are those who have been in hiding. We are those who have been in waiting. We are those who await the return of our Master." "Our Master? Surely all know of our Master now. It was he who was sleeping. It is he who is now freed. We give him honor, loyalty, and our lives.
Read the full sourceNeb of the Paebala
You say, ‘Hail, Neb’ Neb says ‘Chika val na vi Paebala Neb’ri. I am Neb of the Paebala. Aknila sa rik nor valkuta aknila. Start no trouble, there will be no trouble. Nish ala ro tak na re Chetari, skas vena ral. Avoid the Chetari, they will kill you.’ Bring him two items in return for the key to Jaled Dar’s lair -Vaniki’s Heart -Zlandicar’s Heart
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