Nektulos Forest

This book was given to me by Bruhn K'Viir of the Order of Nektulos. It contains information on the history of the Trials. The Order of Nektulos was created during the times of the first Emperor of Neriak. The purpose of the Order is to test, train and weed out the weak among the young Dark Elf Warriors.

For nearly two ages the name Cauldron Hollow has filled the minds of Norrathians with mystery. Cauldron Hollow was once a dark elf depot for resources ferried in from Lake Neriuss. This depot was nestled into the seaside cliffs of Nektulos Forest. Its location was ideal for defense.

…The First Gate, the Foreign Quarter as it is more commonly called, is perhaps the busiest of Neriak's gates. It serves as the main connection between the city and the Nektulos Forest. It also is the epicenter where the foreign allies of the Teir'Dal, such as the ogres, trolls and humans of Freeport can be found.

…Several days after recovering the bracers of darkness, Laarthik K'Shin again appears in Nektulos Forest. He tells those of the faithful that the time of Lanys T'Vyl's second trial is at hand. This one he feels will be especially hard, there's no telling what is in store when you enter the lair of Najena.

…Vizier D`Kalz calls a gathering at the skeleton stone in Nektulos Forest for all to witness the summoning of Laarthik K`Shin's spirit. The summoning is successful and Laarthik comes forward in a ghostly form.

Antonican Times:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 3 ~ Dark Elven Incursion ~ The Dark Elves have begun a series of bold attacks against the citizens of Freeport. From their camps in Nektulos and the Commonlands, these dark menaces have attacked and killed anyone that they have come across, from merchants to members of the Freeport guard.

Antonican Times:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 ~ Evil Army on the March ~ They didn't swarm out of Nektulos as one might have expected. They moved out of the dark forest in an orderly and frightening fashion. Hundreds of Trolls and Dark Elves marched in formation making the ground shake with their steady trod.

Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 3 ~ Dark Elven Incursion ~ The Dark Elves have begun a series of bold attacks against the citizens of Freeport. From their camps in Nektulos and the Commonlands, these dark menaces have attacked and killed anyone that they have come across, from merchants to members of the Freeport Guard.

Antonican Times:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 6 ~ Clan Grobb Civil War ~ Reports for Nektulos have come in telling us that Trolls are fighting Trolls for control of the Grobb Clan. All information coming out of that area is sketchy and we have been unable to get anyone into the area to verify anything.

Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 ~ Message to Rivervale ~ With the recent news of Troll and Dark Elf armies on the move, our Sheriffs wanted us to remind you that you are safe as long as you remain inside Rivervale. Do not travel at this time for any reason. ~ Evil Army Marches ~

The Royal Herald:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 4 ~ Trouble Continues on Antonica ~ Raids from Nektulos into the Commonlands have continued since our last report. The forces of the Teir Dal have remained steady.

Odus Chronicle:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 ~ Evil Marches Onward ~ The following has been taken from people stationed around the Commonlands: They didn't swarm out of Nektulos as one might have expected. They moved out of from the dark forest in an orderly and frightening fashion.

Odus Chronicle:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 3 ~ Dark Elven Incursion ~ The Dark Elves have begun a series of bold attacks against the citizens of Freeport. From their camps in Nektulos and the Commonlands, these dark menaces have attacked and killed anyone that they have come across, from merchants to members of the Freeport Guard.

…Rumors have spread that the population of Trolls inhabiting Nektulos forest has increased. Other reports confirm this; reports of a tournament of leadership, held in Lavastorm, to determine the new leader of the Trolls has occurred in the past few days. It has been confirmed that a new leader has risen and is now unifying the outcast Trolls of Grobb.

…The brave Halfling who followed the progress of one of the armies had this to say, "The Trolls and Dark Elves marched out of Nektulos forest. One group headed out towards the desert and the other toward Kithicor. Fearing they were going to attack Rivervale I sent a message to Mayor Gubbin and followed.

Antonican Times:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 4 ~ Tensions Rise Over Incidents with Dark Elves ~ Raids on Freeport continue from Dark Elven forces stationed in Nektulos and in the Commonlands. While many expected the Dark Elves to retreat after a while, experts are now beginning to wonder if these invaders plan some larger assault.