Innothule Swamp
A fetid swamp on Antonica, home to trolls of Grobb and the entrance to Guk.
- Type
- Zone
- Levels
- 1-26
- Inhabitants
- Rats,Snakes,Fungus Men,Skeletons,Alligators,Trackers,Zombies,Kobolds,Shadowed Men,Mummies,Frogloks,Troll Guards
- Notable NPCs
- Dark DeathsingerKinsle, Jojounga,ZimbittleTroll SlayerSlayer CaptainSpore GuardianLynuga
- Attested in
- EQ1EQ2
- Sources
- 111 texts
Overview
Drawn from The Maps of Myrist — Innothule Swamp — zone description.EQ1Primary · official
Ancient tales speak of an evil pact between the rulers of the planes of Fear and Hate that spawned this murky wetland. In homage and pride of this legend, the trolls who have inhabited these swamplands for eras have named this dank region Innothule. Upon the northeastern shore of the swamp, the troll village of Grobb resides – protected by a constant watch of trollish warriors and guardsmen.
Spiraling upward like the twisted, gnarly fingers of Innoruuk himself, willows and other dreary swampland trees are generously scattered across the terrain. A thick layer of brown and emerald, mossy slime blankets the earthen shores and the trunks of the swampland behemoths. Several mounds of damp, moldy earth rise up from the shallow waters, carving a chaotic and awkward path of solid ground.
The swamp is teeming with all sorts of vile creatures, including tribes of trolls who seek to make any travel through the swamp a one-way trip. Young frogloks are a common sight, as the frogloks of Guk often come to the rich waters of Innothule to use as a breeding ground.
Kobolds have also settled in Innothule swamp over the passing decades, finding the plentiful bounty of snakes, fish, and other swampland creatures to make the constant threat of the territorial trolls worth risking.
Overview
Drawn from Deep Marshes (House Item) — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
"Deep Marshes." After the sudden invasion of Gukta by the new Rallosian Army, a band of frogloks heads north to seek help.
Without the aid of the Avatar of War, the ogres could never have planned such an attack. Gukta had been the site of many battles over the years, but the force arrayed by General Urduuk proved strongest of all. Now, though they were loathe to do so, the frogloks were on the run. The ogres had never before had such a force, despite their brute strength. No, it was not a newly intelligent ogre that bested the froglok, but the Avatar of War itself.
Down into the tunnels they ran, many clutching the eggs which would be a new generation of froglok. They had had time to clear the hatchery before flight. Though retreat is not the froglok way, the elders knew that living to fight another day and bearing away the eggs would be the better thing for them to do. A small garrison was left to distract the ogres and defend Gukta. The rest hurried into the dark.
"The ogre army will not be content with taking a swamp," said Agakk, one of the elders. "We must send word to the outsiders, to warn them of the danger these ogres cause." "I will go," said Guruup, bowing deeply. "My unit and I will make our way out to Freeport. The Overlord must hear of this villainous turn of events." Agakk nodded. "Yes, I agree. Go at once, Guruup and may Mithaniel Marr protect you."
There are many ways through the woods and so it is with the swamps. Guruup's unit was small, for speed would be their best defense. At Innothule's northernmost point, the froglok unit conferred quickly. If they traveled up through the river valley, they would then need to cut east across the Commonlands to reach Freeport. Or, they could turn west to Qeynos instead. The direct route through the Desert of Ro was not favored, but it had the advantage of being the most direct route to Freeport.
"We must make haste, Guruup," whispered Barab, one of his lieutenants. "Though the Desert is dangerously dry, it would be the way anyone would least likely expect us to take." Guruup nodded and said, "You speak the truth, Barab. Through the Desert of Ro!" They caked their skin with mud to protect it from the hot desert air, then pushed onward. To increase their chances of survival, they subdivided into smaller units that one by one crossed into the unforgiving desert.
Traveling by night to keep out of the sun, the frogloks struggled through the swirling sands. Their skin was soft and supple by nature. Even with a layer of dried mud upon it, the frogloks felt the oppressive dryness in the air that seemed to suck every last ounce of energy from them. Gusts of wind drove the sand into their faces, rubbing them raw. As their skin cracked from lack of moisture, some of the frogloks picked at the scabs that formed almost instantly in the heat, licking their wounds to moisten their tongues with their own blood.
Map
From the EverQuest Atlas: The Maps of Myrist (SOE, 2002).
Official Lore
22Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out — the 22 strongest of 30 listed.
Innothule Swamp: Past and Present - 7/25/07
Innothule Swamp Revamp: As the stench of evil pullulates throughout the region surrounding the home of the trolls, the denizens of the Innothule Swamp surface to see the rejuvenated swamplands. Innothule Swamp received a revamp with the Game Update on Wednesday, July 25th.
Read the full sourceShadows in Innothule Swamp
Odus Chronicle:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 2 ~ Shadows in Innothule Swamp ~ We have received word that a group of adventurers guarding some unknown elves in Innothule Swamp have been spotted. These reports come from the Frogloks of Gukta. When asked for more information on this issue they simply said that the elves were there to "do evil".
Read the full sourceGukta, Outpost of Marr Falls!
Shar Vahl Tribune:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 9 ~ Gukta, Outpost of Marr Falls! ~ With little to stop the advancing army of Dark Elves and Trolls, the Froglok armies were defeated in Innothule. The battle lasted for many hours with the Frogloks immediately forced to push back to one front just outside of Gukta.
Read the full sourceOn the Town of: Grobb - 2/29/08
…This trollish village sits on the edge of the Innothule Swamp and is home to the trolls of Norrath. Grobb is made almost entirely from mud, rock and rotting wood harvested from the swampland the village was built upon. Large, moss-covered walls are scattered throughout and line the murky waterways.
Read the full sourceInto the Depths of: Guk
…An ancient ruined city located off of Innothule Swamp , legend has it that Guk was once home to the trolls. The upper part of the city is fairly intact and home to numerous frogloks now. The lower section of the city is where the most ancient ruins can be found. Rumors persist of an undead legion of frogloks being built up in the depths of the ruins.
Read the full sourceGukta Falls
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 9 - Special Edition ~ Gukta Falls ~ It's all over. The Trolls have destroyed the Froglok defenses and taken Gukta. The brutes can be seen laying about all over the swamp, guarded for the moment by their more alert Dark Elven allies. The scene is tragic, the worst we've ever seen. The dead lie all about…
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Ardathium
During one of the greatest battles that Ardathium had mounted against the trolls of Innothule, Countess Viannay fell terminally ill to a foul curse placed upon her by one of the powerful troll shamans, Tjarduugh.
Gukta Falls!
…While the summer months are most noted for the warm weather and cool nights, it is the time for a lot of Gnomes to travel and vacation. It is good to take holiday in places rarely traveled, but at this time of the year it would not be advisable for Gnomes to be near Innothule. The Trolls continue to celebrate.
Read the full sourceGukta Falls, Forces Routed
…Innothule Swamp was red with the blood spilled by those that died in this horrid battle. Though the Guktans were defeated, the Trolls also suffered heavy casualties as well Their Dark Elf counterparts fared slightly better. The Guktan defenders that survived are desperately trying to assist the wounded and get them to safety and medical assistance.
Read the full sourceInnothule OccurencesOccurrences: Swamp Gas or Gnomish Weather Balloon?
…Norrathian adventurers have been reporting strange sightings and activities in the Innothule Swamp as of late. Adventurer accounts of the sightings ranged from "a massive object rising from the swamp water" to "an unusual series of bright flashes in remote areas of the swamp".
Read the full sourceGrim Events in Innothule Swamp
…~ Grim Events in Innothule Swamp ~ Word has reached Kaladim that, a battle was fought in Innothule Swamp between the Frogloks of Gukta and a group they allege to be composed of adventurers and elves. Reports claim that this group was attempting to perform some kind of summoning. Details regarding this event are have not been verified, however, rumor has it th…
Read the full sourceGukta Falls, the Return of Grobb
…Innothule Swamp was red with the blood spilled by those that died in this horrid battle. Though the Guktans were defeated, the Trolls also suffered heavy casualties as well. Their Dark Elf counterparts fared slightly better. The Guktan defenders that survived are desperately trying to assist the wounded and get them to safety and medical assistance.
Read the full sourceGrim Events in Innothule Swamp
…~ Grim Events in Innothule Swamp ~ Recently, a battle was fought in Innothule Swamp between the Frogloks of Gukta and a group they allege to be composed of adventurers and Elves. Reports claim that this group was attempting to perform some kind of necromantic ritual of summoning. Details regarding this event could not be verified, however, rumor has it that i…
Read the full sourceStrangers in Innothule
…We have news on the recent battle that several witnessed in the Swamp of Innothule. The disturbance was first brought to light by Kretim of the Fly Shop who claimed to have seen several High Elves traveling through Innothule Swamp. "I first didn't think much of a bunch of High Elves traveling through the Swamp.
Read the full sourceProblems in the Swamp
…Little is known about the accompanying adventurers that were seen guarding these supposed Koada Dal or the aftermath of the ritual. Many have claimed to see a large humanoid creature lumbering around Innothule Swamp. If anyone has any information please contact your local authorities.
Read the full sourceGuktan Forces Assault Cult Members in Innothule
Freeport Observer:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 2 ~Guktan Forces Assault Cult Members in Innothule~ A small-scale battle broke out over the moist grounds of Innothule several days ago. The attack was lead by military forces of Gukta, who claim to have attacked a group of cultists who were performing dark rituals in the swamp.
Read the full sourceThe Troll Movement
Outpost Inquirer:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 ~ The Troll Movement ~ Unfortunately, our preparations for war may not have been wasted effort. We have reliable reports of two armies of Trolls moving out of Nektulos toward Innothule. Here is a first hand report from Ryluan Harbry. "It was amazing and terrifying at the same time. Hundreds upon hund…
Read the full sourceAnniversary
…It has been reported by a reliable source that recently a group of unknown Elves and the Frogloks collided in battle in Innothule Swamp. The Guktans say that the Elves were attempting to foul the swamps with some sort of evil magics. What this evil is however, is still unknown. Reports indicate that the group of Elves were protected by a force of adventurers…
Read the full sourceDeep Marshes (House Item)
"Deep Marshes." After the sudden invasion of Gukta by the new Rallosian Army, a band of frogloks heads north to seek help. Without the aid of the Avatar of War, the ogres could never have planned such an attack. Gukta had been the site of many battles over the years, but the force arrayed by General Urduuk proved strongest of all.
Read the full sourceBirthday Celebration Brings Out the Best in People
…~ Strange Occurrence in Innothule Swamp ~ There has been a battle in the Innothule Swamp between the Frogloks of Gukta and a group of unknown Elves and adventurers. The Guktans claim that these entities invaded their swamp with the intent to do evil.
Read the full sourceFrogloks Gather an Army
Ak'Anon Report:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 4 ~Frogloks Gather an Army~ Recent reports from the swamp from investigators looking into an earlier issue concerning a dark ritual have noticed a rise in the population of the Guktan guards in the swamp. When questioned, the Guktan elders only said they were being cautious.
Read the full sourceTeir'Dal Concerns Spread to Gukta
Shar Vahl Tribune:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 4 ~ Teir'Dal Concerns Spread to Gukta ~ Exchanges between the Humans and Dark Elves outside the Freeport walls have reached a fever pitch and the Guktans are taking clear precautions against further escalation.
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