Sarnak
Sarnak are a lizard-dragon hybrid race created by the Iksar as slaves, who eventually overthrew their Iksar masters; in EQ2 a more perfect Gorowyn Sarnak lineage was created after the original Sarnak discovered a lost stone of Cazic-Thule.
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Overview
Drawn from Mortal Alchemy — in-game book.EQ1Primary · mirrored · best available source
The Experiments of Emperor General Atrebe (May He Live Forever) As transcribed by
His Loyal Servant
Overview
Drawn from The Unclaimed Eye — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
When the gods first came together to make the races of Norrath, they organized rows of many colored round stones before them. They divided these stones up, and when one of the gods would finish molding a new race, they would place the stones near the top of the head, giving the new race sight and life. In this way each of the races were made and placed upon the earth.
When it came time to create the Iksar, Cazic-Thule spent many long hours boasting that he had finally found the perfect design. This new race would be faster, smarter, and more versatile than any he had ever created, and leagues ahead of anything the other gods had designed – of this, Cazic-Thule was certain.
He locked himself away and worked and worked at the first Iksar, destroying them time and time again as they came up imperfect.
Finally, he found what he believed to be the final design, and set about giving it life. When he went to retrieve the stones for the Iksar, he found that one of them was missing. Howling in rage, he tore apart the Plane of Fear looking for it, uprooting trees and taking buildings apart stone by stone so that he left a wake of rubble and plant matter. But the stone was nowhere to be found.
Little did he know that the stone had fallen from his workbench and rolled and rolled until it fell straight into Norrath, landing deep in the jungles of Kunark.
Cazic-Thule was furious, but he grudgingly completed the process of creating the Iksar. He had invested far too much into these creatures to simply let them go. He took the remaining stone intended for the Iksar and split it in two, creating a finished, but imperfect, race.
Official Lore
18Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
The Unclaimed Eye
A Gorowyn Sarnak Creation Story When the gods first came together to make the races of Norrath, they organized rows of many colored round stones before them. They divided these stones up, and when one of the gods would finish molding a new race, they would place the stones near the top of the head, giving the new race sight and life.
Read the full sourceKrymok’s Peace Plan
The words of Krymok QuelGok, Civ-Parser of Gorowyn. Offered to the Haoaeran emissary, Rakon Daka. Proposal I: On Ending the Present War Entirely It has been considered by the Sarnak people, that in recognition of the appearance of emissaries from Haoaera at the place of truce agreed upon by both sides, we shall take this opportunity to explore the possibility…
Read the full sourceThe Sarnak Code of Honor
What is the Code? It’s something that all sarnak are imprinted with. Living in Gorowyn, with the social structures and regimented schedules in place, we never need to think of it. Out here, away from the institutions that have shaped us, it is easy to forget what makes us strong We are not like the other races that populate this world with their stories of di…
Read the full sourceA Mysterious Red Tome
The edict of Di’Zok Leader Warlord Kel’Nor It is Warlord Kel’Nor’s opinion that any aspiring military strategist needs to know the following terms. -Adversary – Any person, animal, or party that refuses to follow Warlord Kel’Nor’s orders. -Ballistic – A Ballistic is anything that Warlord Kel’Nor wants fired in the air at any adversary.
Read the full sourceA Bound Collection of Research Notes
Kor’Sha Experimentation Project Research notes compiled by Relsiir Vailrek Assistant Researcher in service to the Empire It is an honor to be serving directly with the emperor on his most ambitious of plans, one that will surely bolster the strength of the Sebillissian Empire so that it might stand forever against any enemy foolish enough to face it.
Read the full sourceA Weary Traveler's Journal — The History of Norrath
…Iksar, creating the Sarnak, a race of intelligent Dragon-men. He also joined a Dragon with a Froglok, creating flying mounts for his armies, he Sokokar. On these flying beasts, the Iksar were deadly. Soon, only the hardiest Dragonkind stood unconquered by the Sebilisan Empire. ksar vs. the Ring of Scale
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Ring of Scale Expansion Preview: The Overthere
For decades the Teir`Dal controlled The Overthere , making it a haven for the dark races. They built up the defenses in their own style as the empire of the sarnak grew stronger. It was only a short while ago that the Combine appeared at their gates in the form of Tsaph Katta himself. He asked the Teir`Dal to join the Combine, but they refused.
Read the full sourceEmpires of Kunark Preview: Lore
…The Sarnak still inhabit Kunark, and they are much more powerful than they were before. The King has left Chardok, and Queen Velazul Di’zok has unified all of the Sarnak under her rule. The Sarnak no longer face internal strife and are more organized than ever. The Sarnak Empire is experiencing a resurgence and, like Tsaph, they have their own plans for conqu…
Read the full sourceRing of Scale Expansion Preview: Gorowyn
…Its beauty comes from an admirable melding of ancient sarnak construction, draconic influence, and the modern sarnak taking ideas from other cultures they have encountered. Norrath's heroes should admire this beauty, but not allow it to lull then into a sense of safety.
Read the full sourceRing of Scale Expansion Preview: Sathir's Tomb
…However, while ravaging and conquering the lands of their old masters, the sarnak learned of the existence of Sathir's Tomb in the depths of the old city. Unable to open or destroy the door, the sarnak dug through the stone of the mountain and breached the crypt from the side. Inside they have found grand architecture under massive domed roofs.
Read the full sourceTalon Southpaw
Talon Southpaw was the fastest pugilist ever to walk within the Court of Pain. His speed rivaled that of the great Grandmaster Tynn. He could often be found within the local taverns demonstrating the awesome speed of his left fist. Talon Southpaw came to rebirth within this caste.
Read the full sourceDay 49
We finally had an opportunity to make a run into the main tomb, but just as we had the sarcophagus in our sights, we fell through a trap door hidden on the floor. We fell into what appears to be the true Crypt of Dalnir and also a haven for coerced sarnak! They were upon us in no time. We ran, but found ourselves in an unholy church.
Read the full sourceHerald Telcha, Chardok
"Hail to you, lesser being! It is good to see you seeking the enlightenment and satisfaction that can only come from serving the Sarnak! Experience for yourself the joy of fealty to our Lord the Overking Bathezid Di'zok! I am Telcha, lesser apprentice sub-herald in training to the Court of Di'zok and I stand ready to welcome those who would serve our noble O…
Read the full sourceDi'Zok Signet of Service Quest
…Herald Telcha says 'Hail to you, lesser being! It is good to see you seeking the enlightenment and satisfaction that can only come from serving the Sarnak! Experience for yourself the joy of fealty to our Lord the Overking Bathezid Dizok! I am Telcha, lesser apprentice sub-herald in training to the Court of Dizok and I stand ready to welcome those who would…
Read the full sourceDreadscale Armor
…Sirtha Scarscale says, 'The sarnak are a mockery of the Iksar. They are nothing more than beasts fit only to do our bidding! I require you to bring me the sword of one of their Order of Knights and the head of a sarnak berserker. These beasts have been attacking our patrols of late. I also require a stone called a ruby and a banded helm.
Read the full sourcea goblin traitor, Frontier Mountains
"Serve the Sarnak do ya? You the one they say they send? I don't know that I believe ya, show a token. Humm show me ya ring if ya got it." "Alrighty, listen listen. Skargus used to be a low rankin' nogood. He made a fake story 'bout Gragbar who was the warlord and caused him much trouble with the chief.
Read the full sourceSinged Scroll
Greetings Overking Bathezid. The time has come for you to return the boon owed to me from so long ago. I have need of your most powerful summoners to bring Ixiblat Fer into the mortal realm and reign fire upon my enemies. Your old friend, Zordak Ragefire.
Read the full sourceSsessthrass, Swamp of No Hope
"Sssso, Emkel ssssent you to retrieve the manisi herb? I do not have the herb. The ssssarnak guard the herb. Apparently it is ssssacred to them. Only memberssss of their royal family are allowed to partake of it. They live deep in Chardok. They are hoarding what little of the precious herb there is.
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