Aviak
Aviaks are a winged, bird-like race created by Xegony, Queen of Air; they lost the gift of flight as divine punishment and slowly regained it over the ages following the Rallosian wars.
- Type
- Race
- Attested in
- EQ1EQ2RPG
- Sources
- 9 texts
Overview
Drawn from Wisdom of the Flock — in-game book.EQ1Primary · mirrored · best available source
The Wisdom of the Flock
…and the truth as told by our ancestors.
Among the palace you can find shrines to our ancestors. The stories of what they contributed are best told orally, as is the tradition. However, the wisdom they left behind can be discovered with visits to their statues. This book lists those who we revere. Once you visit each, you can record their wisdom.
Va’re’nok the Swift
“To the farthest peak and back before dawn. We stop when the fight is won, no sooner.”
Andan the Stalwart
Through pain of spear and pain of blade,
Overview
No EQ2 source leads this topic — its EQ2 accounts are listed below.
Overview
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Official Lore
5Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
TBSLentil1
Ooooooh, they make me so mad! Those feathered savages have no respect for the wanderer's profession. They obviously cannot appreciate the explorer's loving contribution to the world, which they are a part of. All I want is to take a look at that precious shrine of theirs, but they won't let me near it, all flapping and squawking.
Read the full sourceTBSLentil2
Ok, I give up. This island is way too dangerous. I haven't seen a single animal on that island that didn't want to eat me. I don't know what they eat to make them so huge and ferocious. I did get a quick glance in that domed building.
Read the full sourceThuliasaur Island: Here There Be Dinosaurs
…Over the years, others have encroached upon the mysterious island as well. After the dragons left the dinosaurs there, they did not return to check up on them. As a result, other creatures tried to take control of parts of the island. Lizard men, aviaks, giants, and even ghosts contend for domination of the isle.
Read the full sourceOcean of Tears – Past and Present
…Not long after the goblins and giants arrived, so did the odd birdmen known as aviaks. The origins of these peaceful creatures are a well-guarded secret. The species found in Ocean of Tears is very vibrant and beautiful in their plumage, unlike the dull black, ravenesque appearance of their cousins upon Antonica.
Read the full sourceBumle Reminjar, Kaladim
…"The birdmen I speak of are the aviak krags. These vile creatures have desecrated our land. They have dared to perch upon our great statue. The king has instructed all noble paladins in this order to [destroy the krag chicks]." "Yes. You are known to have aided our cause. You shall continue by returning any aviak chick talons to me.
Read the full sourceFurther sources
1Lore that mentions this in passing.
Community articles
2Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.