Highpass Hold
The mountain pass and hold linking eastern and western Antonica.
- Type
- Zone
- Levels
- 15-25
- Inhabitants
- Goblins,Gnolls,Orcs
- Notable NPCs
- Carson McCabe
- Attested in
- EQ1EQ2
- Sources
- 60 texts
Overview
Drawn from The Maps of Myrist — Highpass Hold — zone description.EQ1Primary · official
Travelers from Qeynos pass through the northern gate. Here, there are two large towers and a gatehouse with battlements connecting them. Travelers from Freeport pass through the southern gate which also has two tall towers where it meets the cliff face and two smaller towers on either side of the gate house.
Large spikes are imbedded into the outer surface of the wall and a thick heavy portcullis and sturdy wooden door bar entrance to the hold. Above the gate, a pot of hot oil is kept to dump on would be invaders. On each tower rests a catapult and ballista along with plenty of ammo for each.
Inside Highpass the castle of High Keep can be found, controlled by Carson McCabe and his loyal militia.
Overview
No EQ2 source leads this topic — its EQ2 accounts are listed below.
Map
From the EverQuest Atlas: The Maps of Myrist (SOE, 2002).
Official Lore
9Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
Bloody Kithicor: The Council Vol. I
Lord Tephys of the Feir'Dal and Carson McCabe of Highkeep stared at each other with long faces over the council table in Highkeep. The meetings were not going well. Upon hearing of the Teir'Dal's plans of conquest, Tephys had immediately dispatched word to Felwithe petitioning help. He had yet to hear a reply.
Read the full sourceBloody Kithicor: The Council Vol. I-II
"Perhaps you are not alone as you think my friends," said a voice from the crowd. Two high elves step forward, resplendent in their ornate armor. One, an older male with lines of battle etched into his face, the other is a younger female with the beauty of a goddess herself. Both appeared to be a bit travel worn but fully armed.
Read the full sourceHighpass
You say, ‘who is carson mccabe’ Tarn Visilin says ‘Carson McCabe is the ruler of Highpass Hold. It was his father, Sean McCabe, who established this great community.’ You say, ‘where is carson mccabe’ Tarn Visilin says ‘Carson McCabe resides in the royal chambers of Highkeep. If you wish to meet with him, do so when he is on the lower levels of the keep.
Read the full sourceThe Battle of Bloody Kithicor: Part 1 - Nurgal’s Stone
The Battle of Bloody Kithicor Part 1 - Nurgal's Stone The goblins of the Pickclaw tribe were not known for their wit. In fact, because of their extreme lack of intelligence, they have been abused in trades by just about every merchant in Norrath.
Read the full sourceBloody Kithicor: The Final Battle Vol. I
All throughout Antonica, forces were being prepared for war. Quartermasters scrambled to equip hastily recruited troops. Men both military and mundane trained and practiced diligently on both sides for what would surely be a most terrible war.
Read the full sourceBloody Kithicor: Nurgal's Stone
The goblins of the pickclaw tribe were not known for their wit. In fact, because of their extreme lack of intelligence, they have been abused in trades by just about every merchant in Norrath.
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Knargon Lanenda Courier
…Knargon Lanenda says ‘Carson McCabe? He runs that sham of a fortress called [Highpass Hold]. We’ve been dealing with him for a few years, now, but lately, he seems to be losing control of his business. [Hanns] will whip him into shape pretty soon though, I’ll bet. You say, ‘where is Highpass hold?’ Knargon Lanenda says ‘It’s a long way from here. . .which is…
Read the full sourceRogue Errands
…Knargon Lanenda says 'Carson McCabe? He runs that sham of a fortress called [Highpass Hold]. We've been dealing with him for a few years, now. But, lately he seems to be losing control of his business. [Hanns] will whip him into shape pretty soon though, I bet.' Knargon Lanenda says 'We have a small shipment of goods coming in later tonight.
Read the full sourceKnargon Lanenda, Qeynos
…"Carson McCabe? He runs that sham of a fortress called [Highpass Hold]. We've been dealing with him for a few years, now. But, lately he seems to be losing control of his business. [Hanns] will whip him into shape pretty soon though, I bet." "We have a small shipment of goods coming in later tonight. The [courier] will be waiting outside the city gates.
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32Lore that mentions this in passing.
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Community articles
15Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.
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Field notes
Adventuring notes from the atlas — what to watch for and what the zone offers. Flavor, not lore.