Ykesha

Halas Gazette:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 ~ Ykesha on the Warpath ~ The fearsome children of Cazic-Thule, along with the cursed elves of Innoruuk, are on the warpath. Rumored to be lead by the resurrected Troll warlord Ykesha, the army was spotted leaving the forests of Nektulos a few days ago.

Ak'Anon Report:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 9 ~Gukta Falls!~ Yes, it is true, Gukta fell to the might of the Trolls. The Trolls were victorious and retook their once home. While a few small skirmishes can still be found in the swamp and the lands of the Feerrott, most of the fighting has ended.

Odus Chronicle:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 8 ~ The Northmen Send Aid ~ Many citizens have begun to protest the lack of aid we are giving the Guktan Army as the Trolls and Dark Elves march upon them. It also seems as though these protests are popping up all over Norrath.

A war horde from the Ykesha Clan recovered the Gromzek Stone from the ruins of an Ogre Stronghold. Recognizing the hieroglyphs of the ancestor clans but not being able to decipher them, the stone was given the name “Stone of Frum Pazt” and presented to the Warlord Ykesha, ruler of their clan.

Odus Chronicle:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 9 - Special Edition ~ Gukta is Retaken ~ After hours of bloody conflict, the Trolls and their allies have entered Gukta and its defenders have fallen or fled. "It was a bloody, confusing mess. All of us fought with everything we had, but it wasn't enough. Look, I've got to get this man some help."

Freeport Observer:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 ~ Ykesha Marches South ~ Ykesha, or his imposter, has been confirmed to be the Troll's new leader. From the forests of Nektulos, Ykesha has lead his army of Trolls and Dark Elves, into the Commonlands. Freeport's walls, reinforced and armed to the teeth, saw no action when the Troll and Dark Elf arm…

Freeport Observer:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 9 - Special Edition ~ Ykesha's forces occupy Gukta ~ Despite the countless efforts of the allied forces of Gutka, Ykesha and his army have entered Grobb. For the first time in several years, a free Troll has stepped foot upon the bloodied ground of "Da Bashin' Place".

The Royal Herald:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 8 ~ Aid from the Least Expected ~ We have just received word that the Northmen decided to send aid to the Guktan Frogloks. They attempted to make their way through the ranks of the massive Troll and Dark Elven army. The battle raged ferociously until the leader of the Troll army appeared.

…"The hammers of justice were shattered upon Ykesha's mighty blades," muttered one wounded soldier. "It was a close battle, but the allied forces were no match for a warlord reborn.

…The scene is tragic, the worst we've ever seen. The dead lie all about with no one to bury them or send them to their gods with the proper rites. Hundreds have fallen in this battle, many of them adventurers that chose to aid one side or the other in the conflict.

…Our troops pierced through the potent fear created by the Troll army, but were defeated on the field of battle. Only a few of our brave warriors managed to evade death under the axe of Ykesha's army. An eyewitness report of the battle is as follows: "The Barbarians clashed head first with the Troll army. The courage of the Barbarians was remarkable.

…After a long and time-consuming battle, we have great news to report. The Frogloks have fallen at the hands of the Trolls of Clan Ykesha. The remaining Frogloks have either been captured or scattered throughout the lands. This is what Commander Mook had to say about today's events. "We had strength and skill on our side. There was no chance of us losing.

A war horde from the Ykesha Clan recovered the Grozmok Stone from the ruins of an Ogre Stronghold. Recognizing the hieroglyphs of the ancestor clans but not being able to decipher them, the stone was given the name "Stone Frum Pazt" and presented to the Warlord Ykesha, ruler of their clan. Ykesha's shamans recognized the blessings of the Gods of

…Long ago the shamans of our ancestor trolls prophesized the rise of The Grozmok, referred to more commonly as The Wun, a Troll of great might that shall possess powerful artifacts and secrets. According to the prophecies, The Wun shall subjugate all clans under one rule.

…It appears as though all the fuss is over now. As expected, the brute force of Clan Ykesha and their allies have destroyed Gukta and raised up the city of Grobb once again. In sheer panic the remaining Frogloks have fled to the Rathe Mountains. Traveling through the Innothule Swamp can be compared to traveling through a graveyard.

…~ Halasian Soldiers Clash with Ykesha ~ Only Ykesha himself could defeat the warriors of Halas in an open field of battle. As steadfast allies of the Frogloks, the people of Halas made a preemptive attack against the camped armies of Ykesha. Survivors report that at first the Northmen caused many casualties in the Troll ranks.