Shiska pushed herself groggliy to her feet,rubbing her aching head. Her newly summoned pet(which she had been so proud of) lay in a usless pile of shattered bone. The handsome male who had come to her aid was turning out the pockets of the three dead Frogloks.
"Thank you kind sir! That was close."
"No problem"he replied. He then walked off,wiping the blood off his blade and snickering.
Shiska felt humiliated. All her spells,her staff,her pet had been to no avile.
Shiska
Necromancer of only 2 seasons
Bristlebane
The Iksar
 | The Iksar starts off in Cabilis in the continent of Kunark. Iksar are killed on sight by every other race in Norrath. What is the best strategy for playing a Iksar? What zones and cities should you take him to and which ones should you avoid? Which factions should you work on improving, and which factions should you be wary of decreasing? How can you safely play your Iksar beyond Kunark? What are the best quests for the beginning Iksar? Where are the best shops? How should you role play your Iksar?
Post your strategies on how to best play a Iksar, and read, rate and comment on those posted by others. |
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hey just got my account and am a little disapointed that i missed all that roleplaying back there. How about we start up another round?
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What makes a better warrior? An Iksar or a Vah Shir?
I don't know enough about the Val Shir to make an educated comment about which one would make a better newbie warrior. From what I have read and experienced, it depends on which end of the game you are considering. In the lower levels (<45th), it is true that Iksars have a more limited number of armor choices (non-plate). But Iksars are able to wear most the high end (>45th level) armor out there, then that armor bonus looks pretty good.
Regen, swimming, foraging and good night vision are helpful to the Iksars, but the experience modifiers for are annoying. The newbie areas and quests for Iksars and Val Shir are both good from what I have heard of Lucin.
Simply stated, a warrior of any race, is only as good as the equipment he wears. So, I guess it all comes down to which race you like to play the most.
I would suggest, however, that if you decide to play a Warrior of Scale, that you put a few beginning points into Stamina then Agility. Strength can be easily improved.
I hope this helped...Good hunting.
Regen, swimming, foraging and good night vision are helpful to the Iksars, but the experience modifiers for are annoying. The newbie areas and quests for Iksars and Val Shir are both good from what I have heard of Lucin.
Simply stated, a warrior of any race, is only as good as the equipment he wears. So, I guess it all comes down to which race you like to play the most.
I would suggest, however, that if you decide to play a Warrior of Scale, that you put a few beginning points into Stamina then Agility. Strength can be easily improved.
I hope this helped...Good hunting.
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Vah Shir. Iksar can't wear plate armour. I would take the ability to wear plate armour over the natural AC bonus and regen of an iksar. Plus, Vah Shir have decent stats.
Suggestion: Make an Ogre or Troll Warrior. Ogre for higher STR or troll for regen.
Suggestion: Make an Ogre or Troll Warrior. Ogre for higher STR or troll for regen.
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I would actually reccomend making a gnome warrior because of the increased dex (good for what most warriors end up using: frostbringer/willsapper etc).
Well, it took a long time, but I finally got my iksar monk into Freeport. I started when I was 8, but anyone should be able to start at any level. In the following, I will post how I did it and what factions it takes so that you may try to find an easier/faster approach. This method allowed me to enter both East and West Freeport, and now I am considered kindly in the monk guild there. Not only that, but I can walk right into the bank and do all of my banking!
The first thing that you must realize is that this can take quite a bit of time unless you have someone that can just buy you the equipment needed. Being a monk, I hardly looted so that I could keep my weight under 13. I had maybe 10pp (someone paid me that for 1 df slashed belt) and got the rest of the items on my own.
Understanding what factions are involved can help you to find maybe a simpler or faster way to raise the faction to help out other members get in. The first faction that we absolutely have to raise is that of Freeport Militia. After that, we can raise Ashen Order faction, then work on Knights of Truth faction. Some will raise one faction and lower another, others will raise both factions at the same time.
The first is quite easy, the only hard parts are getting in an orc group that doesn't have any belt ninja-looters, and enlisting the help of a kind 39+ druid. Get as many belts as you can, preferrably by killing orcs. Why that way? Because turning in belts helps raise Freeport Militia faction, but drops Knights of Truth faction, which is important for running around North Freeport. It took me 3 backpacks of belts to go from threateningly to dubious, and at dubious the guards will not attack. To turn the belts in, you will have to try and find a nice 39+ druid around the zones to wolfform you. Once in wolfform, turn in all of the belts, that should allow you to run around MOST of Freeport without being attacked by guards.
NOTE: the ones with "SIR" instead of "GUARD" are on Knights of Truth faction, and after turning in these belts they will not like you. Avoid the "SIR" guards at all costs for the time being. There is also two wizard/mage/enchanter guards by the wizard/mage/enchanter guild that do not like you much in or out of wolfform as well, but you can usually navigate around them.
Now comes the Ashen Order faction (and if you play it right, you can raise Knights of Truth faction at the same time). There are two ways to do this, the fast way and the slow way. The slow way: Kill every deathfist orc you come across. That gives you faction both with Ashen Order and Knights of Truth, but little by little. The fast way is as follows:
Buy (or kill for) the following items:
4 stacks of Deathfist scalps
2 stacks of bone chips
2 stacks of snake fangs
Get back into wolfform. Watch out for the peasant woman near the monk guild in the water, I don't know if she's for a quest or something but she hits hard and is still red to a 14 monk. She doesn't like wolfform much either. Take these items to the monk guild leader on the second floor of the monk guild, I don't remember his name. Turn them in the following way: 2 scalps, 1 bone chip, and 1 snake fang. You will get the white sash, minimal exp, and huge faction hits with both Ashen Order and Knights of Truth. If he doesn't take the first batch, you will have to sneak behind him and turn them in that way. If he still doesn't take them, kill more orcs. If you turn in all of these items you will be kindly considered at your monk guild when you take wolfform off, and can now train, do quests, etc at the guild. Depending on how many orc belts you've turned in and how may orcs you've killed, you may be able to walk in (or sneak) to North Freeport and get all the way to the bank.
Steer clear of the cleric and paladin guilds, I always use the path all the way to the right, but the gnome in the jewelry shop comes out every now and again to kill me. I can usually run away from him to the zone pretty quickly as his pathing is messed up, but he drags some "Sir" guards with him.
I'm going to try to see what faction the remaining agros are all on, and I'll post an update when I get it. At least some iksar monks will now be able to get into WFP to train at their guild, and hopefully some of you will be able to get to the bank. Make sure that you post a reply here if you find how to resolve the remaining faction issues in North Freeport (may be able to run the sash quest a few more times to not sneak, but as far as the gnome in the jewelry shop I have no idea).
Hope this helped!
The first thing that you must realize is that this can take quite a bit of time unless you have someone that can just buy you the equipment needed. Being a monk, I hardly looted so that I could keep my weight under 13. I had maybe 10pp (someone paid me that for 1 df slashed belt) and got the rest of the items on my own.
Understanding what factions are involved can help you to find maybe a simpler or faster way to raise the faction to help out other members get in. The first faction that we absolutely have to raise is that of Freeport Militia. After that, we can raise Ashen Order faction, then work on Knights of Truth faction. Some will raise one faction and lower another, others will raise both factions at the same time.
The first is quite easy, the only hard parts are getting in an orc group that doesn't have any belt ninja-looters, and enlisting the help of a kind 39+ druid. Get as many belts as you can, preferrably by killing orcs. Why that way? Because turning in belts helps raise Freeport Militia faction, but drops Knights of Truth faction, which is important for running around North Freeport. It took me 3 backpacks of belts to go from threateningly to dubious, and at dubious the guards will not attack. To turn the belts in, you will have to try and find a nice 39+ druid around the zones to wolfform you. Once in wolfform, turn in all of the belts, that should allow you to run around MOST of Freeport without being attacked by guards.
NOTE: the ones with "SIR" instead of "GUARD" are on Knights of Truth faction, and after turning in these belts they will not like you. Avoid the "SIR" guards at all costs for the time being. There is also two wizard/mage/enchanter guards by the wizard/mage/enchanter guild that do not like you much in or out of wolfform as well, but you can usually navigate around them.
Now comes the Ashen Order faction (and if you play it right, you can raise Knights of Truth faction at the same time). There are two ways to do this, the fast way and the slow way. The slow way: Kill every deathfist orc you come across. That gives you faction both with Ashen Order and Knights of Truth, but little by little. The fast way is as follows:
Buy (or kill for) the following items:
4 stacks of Deathfist scalps
2 stacks of bone chips
2 stacks of snake fangs
Get back into wolfform. Watch out for the peasant woman near the monk guild in the water, I don't know if she's for a quest or something but she hits hard and is still red to a 14 monk. She doesn't like wolfform much either. Take these items to the monk guild leader on the second floor of the monk guild, I don't remember his name. Turn them in the following way: 2 scalps, 1 bone chip, and 1 snake fang. You will get the white sash, minimal exp, and huge faction hits with both Ashen Order and Knights of Truth. If he doesn't take the first batch, you will have to sneak behind him and turn them in that way. If he still doesn't take them, kill more orcs. If you turn in all of these items you will be kindly considered at your monk guild when you take wolfform off, and can now train, do quests, etc at the guild. Depending on how many orc belts you've turned in and how may orcs you've killed, you may be able to walk in (or sneak) to North Freeport and get all the way to the bank.
Steer clear of the cleric and paladin guilds, I always use the path all the way to the right, but the gnome in the jewelry shop comes out every now and again to kill me. I can usually run away from him to the zone pretty quickly as his pathing is messed up, but he drags some "Sir" guards with him.
I'm going to try to see what faction the remaining agros are all on, and I'll post an update when I get it. At least some iksar monks will now be able to get into WFP to train at their guild, and hopefully some of you will be able to get to the bank. Make sure that you post a reply here if you find how to resolve the remaining faction issues in North Freeport (may be able to run the sash quest a few more times to not sneak, but as far as the gnome in the jewelry shop I have no idea).
Hope this helped!
Zigg Flinn is the gnome in NFP that will still agro. He is on King Ak'anon faction, and a couple of other Ak'anon factions. The other guards that are still KOS (the ones that start with "Sentry", "Sir", etc. instead of "Guard") are all on Knights of Truth, Priests of Marr, and Steel Warriors.
To raise Ak'anon's faction, kill minotaurs in steamfont. To raise Knights of Truth, keep turning in the items for the white sash, should eventually get up enough to not be KOS.
To raise Ak'anon's faction, kill minotaurs in steamfont. To raise Knights of Truth, keep turning in the items for the white sash, should eventually get up enough to not be KOS.
My character is a level 21 Iksar Shaman. I have been working on tailoring and would like to travel in order to procure myself bear and grizzly bear pelts. I have read that it is difficult for Iksar to travel abroad. How and where can i go to find these pelts? Can i attempt such travel at level 21 or should i wait. Any advice is appreciated.
Scholar
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Easier way to do it: First you need luclin. Second get a tp to one of the wiz spires or walk to Dreadlands. (easier to get a tp). once in the nexus cruise to Shar Vahl, you will not be KOS there. Then smack rockhoppers. their mq/hq pelts can be used to make hopperhide armor. Recipies are the same, but use mq/hq hides as well. Drops are highr. I wish you luck though. Its a long road to being a master tailor.
Edited, Thu Mar 7 15:44:03 2002
Edited, Thu Mar 7 15:44:03 2002
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Just be sure that you have SoW if you are port by a druid and at the moment you appear RUN!! And dont go to surefall ( running there is useless )
2.
Keep in mind that you are KoS for almost all NPC(all in my case for now). There s no safe place for iksar ( in a post, someone wrote that qeynos aqueduc was, but my iksar lvl 8 monk been killed by Vin Moltor that spam at the secret entrance )
3.
Good luck! Its kind of stressfull to be KoS
Just be sure that you have SoW if you are port by a druid and at the moment you appear RUN!! And dont go to surefall ( running there is useless )
2.
Keep in mind that you are KoS for almost all NPC(all in my case for now). There s no safe place for iksar ( in a post, someone wrote that qeynos aqueduc was, but my iksar lvl 8 monk been killed by Vin Moltor that spam at the secret entrance )
3.
Good luck! Its kind of stressfull to be KoS
you can get a tp to WC but try to have a wizzy do it because the druids at the druid circle might see u and KoS.
Scholar
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this can easily be overcome by bieng camo'ed.. i learnt that to my pain.. sow will not get you away in time unless you are quite high lvl (i assume that spirit of cheeta may get you away in time, but you'll have to time casting of it very close)
~Rassai, 24th Shaman of Cabilis
~Rassai, 24th Shaman of Cabilis
i have got a question for all of those leezard monks out there that have also played monk as a human. in your full unaltered honest opinion which monk race is truly best. i.e. which is more fun, which is easier but still has some challenge. i would like to know.
thanks
thanks
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does anyone have any numbers regarding the iksar natural abilities, ie natural ac and hp regen?
i mean how much is the hp regen? does it go up at any special levels? how much additional ac do we get? is there a formulae or a static number? etc etc..
thanks in anticipation :o)
i mean how much is the hp regen? does it go up at any special levels? how much additional ac do we get? is there a formulae or a static number? etc etc..
thanks in anticipation :o)
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/ooc The racial abilities are as follows:
+12 to AC
Regeneration as Trolls. (2 standing, 4 sitting til level 19, 2 standing, 6 sitting, etc...)
100 Swimming skill
50 Forage skill
-10 to resist cold (boo, hiss)
Infravision
And, of course, my personal favorite: we all have long, slinky tails ::grins::
Lyruru Hottietail
Blademaiden of Rile
44th season Shadowknight, The Rathe
+12 to AC
Regeneration as Trolls. (2 standing, 4 sitting til level 19, 2 standing, 6 sitting, etc...)
100 Swimming skill
50 Forage skill
-10 to resist cold (boo, hiss)
Infravision
And, of course, my personal favorite: we all have long, slinky tails ::grins::
Lyruru Hottietail
Blademaiden of Rile
44th season Shadowknight, The Rathe
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::The din of the crowded room masks the dull "tick-tick" of her taloned-hind paws... the only audible indication of the lithe Iksaress's entrance. She pauses in place; oddly crystalline blue orbs peer curiously into the milling throng of Iksar. A long, slinky tail flicks, serpentine, behind her slender form. In a velvety purr, the tiny female addresses the throng... her voice, though soft, seems to carry to each ear.::
Greetings, brethren. Might I engage your attention for the merest of moments?
::The ever-present drone of conversation fades as reptillian snouts swivel toward the newcomer's voice.::
I am called Lyruru and I serve Cabalis as a Crusader...
::One almost-dainty paw pats the bejewled hilt of her khukri.::
As we all know, very few wish to join the Knighthood of Lord Thule... and fewer still do so who are female.
::Her finely tapered muzzle sweeps the room, touching upon each Iksar within the room with her glacial gaze.::
Might there be any sister among you who likewise make of themselves a Talon of Rile?
::Lyruru crosses her paws over her chest, waiting...::
/ooc I have been perusing this forum board for the past few days and I am in love with the outstanding role playing I see. Perhaps I can join? ::she smiles timidly.::
Lyruru Hottietaiil,
Blademaiden of Rile
44th Tier; The Rathe server
Edited, Mon Feb 18 10:14:31 2002
Greetings, brethren. Might I engage your attention for the merest of moments?
::The ever-present drone of conversation fades as reptillian snouts swivel toward the newcomer's voice.::
I am called Lyruru and I serve Cabalis as a Crusader...
::One almost-dainty paw pats the bejewled hilt of her khukri.::
As we all know, very few wish to join the Knighthood of Lord Thule... and fewer still do so who are female.
::Her finely tapered muzzle sweeps the room, touching upon each Iksar within the room with her glacial gaze.::
Might there be any sister among you who likewise make of themselves a Talon of Rile?
::Lyruru crosses her paws over her chest, waiting...::
/ooc I have been perusing this forum board for the past few days and I am in love with the outstanding role playing I see. Perhaps I can join? ::she smiles timidly.::
Lyruru Hottietaiil,
Blademaiden of Rile
44th Tier; The Rathe server
Edited, Mon Feb 18 10:14:31 2002
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/ooc: Ruru!! *pouncetacklerollsnugglehug* Great posts guys. My cleric loves Iksars and she is loving reading this~~!! *giggles*
Edited, Thu Feb 21 10:26:43 2002
Edited, Thu Feb 21 10:26:43 2002
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/ooc ::She snuggles the cutie cleric and her gorgeous player.:: You make me blush! :)
/ooc on
Ruru, would be great for you to come over to the User Journals section, and read up in Pusbag's journal. There are a couple of us Iksar posting there (me, another necromancer, an occasional monk, and a legionnaire). Would love to have you come join us.
/ooc off
Seeing the arrogant Shadowknight, Usula scowled. She and the Brood of Kotiz held no love for the Crusaders, considering them pawns of the Shaman. Still, this one did not seem a pawn.
Ruru, would be great for you to come over to the User Journals section, and read up in Pusbag's journal. There are a couple of us Iksar posting there (me, another necromancer, an occasional monk, and a legionnaire). Would love to have you come join us.
/ooc off
Seeing the arrogant Shadowknight, Usula scowled. She and the Brood of Kotiz held no love for the Crusaders, considering them pawns of the Shaman. Still, this one did not seem a pawn.
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/ooc Thank you ever so much! I am currently unable to play everquest or spend very much time on the boards... and haven't been for the past few months due to Marine Sergeant's course but I will be honored to visit the User Journals section very soon!
Edited, Fri Feb 22 12:28:16 2002
Edited, Fri Feb 22 12:28:16 2002
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Fellow Iksars, I have failed the most basic test. I can not make the stupid jump from the ladder to present my guild letter to Arch Duke Xog. I have tried 'forward/jump' and 'jump/forward' so many times that I exhausted all stamina. If anyone could aid this tadpoll I would be thankfull. Otherwise, I will feed myself to nearest large creature.
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It isssss difficult, I mysssself have only been able to make thissss jump one time out of four. But I will tell you a ssssecret.
There issssssss one that trainsssss ussss, who issss on the floor below.... one doesssss not need to make the jump in order to train, jussssst to perform the quessssts.
Of coursssse, then one isssss presssssented with another problem, how to get down, assssss the sssecret port issss on the floor after the jump.
I have found now, in my tenth sssseason, that I can jump off the roof to the ground below without dying.
There issssssss one that trainsssss ussss, who issss on the floor below.... one doesssss not need to make the jump in order to train, jussssst to perform the quessssts.
Of coursssse, then one isssss presssssented with another problem, how to get down, assssss the sssecret port issss on the floor after the jump.
I have found now, in my tenth sssseason, that I can jump off the roof to the ground below without dying.
I know your sense of frustration, my friend. It is basically "forward/jump" but it is a question of timing. I have reached my 35th season, and still at times I will lose health from falling off that freaking ladder.
I believe it is a test to separate those with the ability to deal with the frustrations of being an Iksar SK from those who do not. Truely, if you can't deal with this one small frustration, I would say don't attempt the Second Khukri Quest or the quest for the Dreadscale Greaves. Get used to being annoyed. It is the fate of the Iksar Shadowknight.
Good hunting all...
I believe it is a test to separate those with the ability to deal with the frustrations of being an Iksar SK from those who do not. Truely, if you can't deal with this one small frustration, I would say don't attempt the Second Khukri Quest or the quest for the Dreadscale Greaves. Get used to being annoyed. It is the fate of the Iksar Shadowknight.
Good hunting all...
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Doess any other iksar brother or sister find the ramblings of our *Queen* an annoyance or her constant act of superiority.....
Gathis Salamandos
Iksar Monk 20th Level
The Rathe
Gathis Salamandos
Iksar Monk 20th Level
The Rathe
I suppose it would probably be annoying if you didn't realize that she writes "in character".
It does seem to me, however, that Rakka rather enjoyed her spat with the "queen" ~ I know that many of us who have journals enjoyed the little spat. *shrug* To each his own.
Edited, Sat Feb 16 17:25:33 2002
It does seem to me, however, that Rakka rather enjoyed her spat with the "queen" ~ I know that many of us who have journals enjoyed the little spat. *shrug* To each his own.
Edited, Sat Feb 16 17:25:33 2002
Gathis,
We are surprised you find our words annoying, but suppose it is due to your life as a monk. You will note that we are not Queen of the Iksar, but merely Queen of Fear. A title rightfully earned under my status as a necromancer.
If you do find any points objectionable, please feel free to respond to them with reason behind your distaste.
We are Iksar, and naturally superior to all others, thus we are ALL Kings and Queens of Norrath.
Edited, Sat Feb 16 17:09:36 2002
We are surprised you find our words annoying, but suppose it is due to your life as a monk. You will note that we are not Queen of the Iksar, but merely Queen of Fear. A title rightfully earned under my status as a necromancer.
If you do find any points objectionable, please feel free to respond to them with reason behind your distaste.
We are Iksar, and naturally superior to all others, thus we are ALL Kings and Queens of Norrath.
Edited, Sat Feb 16 17:09:36 2002
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By: QueenUsula, Guru
We are Iksar, and naturally superior to all others, thus we are ALL Kings and Queens of Norrath.
Here here!
We are Iksar, and naturally superior to all others, thus we are ALL Kings and Queens of Norrath.
Here here!
Scholar
38 posts
Question for all those leezard warriors out there post 35. Where seems to be the best area to hunt around 34? I am at 34 and sick of spending 3-4 hours to get almost 1 buble of yellow. I spend most of my days in OT. Not bad overall, but slow. any reccomendations?
You can always try out Solusek's Eye or the entrance portion of Nagafen's lair. May be a difficult journey, and the xp isn't quite as good as overthere, but you'll return quite a wealthy Iksar (and it has the advantage of giving you some dungeon experience).
At 34th you will still get good exp in Dalnir. You can handle most of the mobs on the 1st level easily though casters are still a pain. Should take you to 37th or so. Then you can try to get a couple people to follow you into Nurga or if you get a good group you can go to Droga.
If you feel like fighting in antonica you can start to get groups in SolB. Traveling sucks though. I always prefer dungeons for the increased experience and the fun. OT / Dreadlands are very boring and can keep you from learning how to play in dungeons which you will HAVE to do 50+.
If you feel like fighting in antonica you can start to get groups in SolB. Traveling sucks though. I always prefer dungeons for the increased experience and the fun. OT / Dreadlands are very boring and can keep you from learning how to play in dungeons which you will HAVE to do 50+.
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Fellow Brothers, stop your bickering! For a new age has dawned upon us. One where Iksars will regain what is rightfully theirs: all of Norrath. Once united, we shall spread out reclaiming all of Kunark expelling the foul outsiders from the Overthere and Fironia Vie until all are gone or left dead. Soon, we shall gain in power and strength and travel out of Kunark to reclaim lost territories. We shall exterminate all who oppose us. We shall exterminate the Ring of Scales once and for all and pay retribution to those who seeked to destroy our kind permantely. Even when all races united, they could still not suppress or destroy us. Clearly, we bretheren, the Iksar shall rule the world once again and all shall bow down or die. Unite brothers, under one rule, one destiny, one life, forever!
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is it the truth that Verant has removed the xp penalty for Iksar????
also, i would like to know the exact regen by lvl for Iksar (do iksar have better regen than Trolls or its the same?)
also, i would like to know the exact regen by lvl for Iksar (do iksar have better regen than Trolls or its the same?)
Hey.
The experience penalty for Iksar is still in place. However, there used to be an experience penalty for hybrid classes. This has been removed. (Otherwise, an Iksar shadowknight would be paying two penalties! *Shudder*)
The penalty you will pay equates to approximately twenty percent. The abilities are a bonus, but they're not free, by any stretch of the imagination!
The rate of regeneration for an Iksar is as follows:
L1 - L19: 2 HP per tick.
L20 - L49: 6 HP per tick.
L50+: 12 HP per tick.
Hope that helps.
AlAaraaf.
Edited, Thu Feb 7 07:19:59 2002
The experience penalty for Iksar is still in place. However, there used to be an experience penalty for hybrid classes. This has been removed. (Otherwise, an Iksar shadowknight would be paying two penalties! *Shudder*)
The penalty you will pay equates to approximately twenty percent. The abilities are a bonus, but they're not free, by any stretch of the imagination!
The rate of regeneration for an Iksar is as follows:
L1 - L19: 2 HP per tick.
L20 - L49: 6 HP per tick.
L50+: 12 HP per tick.
Hope that helps.
AlAaraaf.
Edited, Thu Feb 7 07:19:59 2002
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Hey all!
tonight ( as of february 3rd 2002 )i got my epic boots!! i am 22nd lvl iksar shaman( of course i was helped by my guild friends, who consisted of 2 groups of lvl 40 and up ) and i can use them, they trigger correctly!! Very usefull and easier to get than the Jboots!
Ebolla Virus
Scaled Mystic of the 22nd Ring
Silver Drake
Rodcet Nife
tonight ( as of february 3rd 2002 )i got my epic boots!! i am 22nd lvl iksar shaman( of course i was helped by my guild friends, who consisted of 2 groups of lvl 40 and up ) and i can use them, they trigger correctly!! Very usefull and easier to get than the Jboots!
Ebolla Virus
Scaled Mystic of the 22nd Ring
Silver Drake
Rodcet Nife
Scholar
38 posts
Congrats!
Good luck on the rest of your Epic. I have yet to even think about starting mine.
Good luck on the rest of your Epic. I have yet to even think about starting mine.
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forgot to tell you guys that the boots are the 3rd part of 4!! so i'm closer to ending my Epic! ;)
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do iksar make good necros
Hey.
It would be difficult to make a good argument to suggest that any of the necromantic races do not make good necromancers.
Sadly, Iksar are not the most naturally intelligent of necromancers. But intelligence can be raised. (Though to look at some, it might seem scarcely feasible...)
Iksar have advantages, that many covet and watch with the green glow of envy in their eyes. But we pay for these gifts. (You get an armour bonus, infravision and natural regen. We also start with master ability in swimming. However, the cost of this is an experience penalty of twnty percent, or so and being KoS to every living thing that draws breathe in Norrath. (Have you ever wondered why there are so few Iksar broodlings? Seems odd for an egg laying race, doesn't it? You start out KoS to your own parents! *Grin* Not a word of a lie. You hatch and you either run like Hell, or you're a snack. Natural selection in action!))
In short, your life as an Iksar, be it a necromancer, or any other class, will be harder than that of one of the Scaleless races. The teachings of Cazic Thule, will be reflected in the world's despite. You will have to fight harder, for the same small gains that come more easilly to the Scaleless. But at the end of it, you will stand triumphant and almightilly powerful.
Think hard. Choose well. And should you chose to follow the path of Scale, bring pride, to the Brood of Kotiz.
AlAaraaf.
It would be difficult to make a good argument to suggest that any of the necromantic races do not make good necromancers.
Sadly, Iksar are not the most naturally intelligent of necromancers. But intelligence can be raised. (Though to look at some, it might seem scarcely feasible...)
Iksar have advantages, that many covet and watch with the green glow of envy in their eyes. But we pay for these gifts. (You get an armour bonus, infravision and natural regen. We also start with master ability in swimming. However, the cost of this is an experience penalty of twnty percent, or so and being KoS to every living thing that draws breathe in Norrath. (Have you ever wondered why there are so few Iksar broodlings? Seems odd for an egg laying race, doesn't it? You start out KoS to your own parents! *Grin* Not a word of a lie. You hatch and you either run like Hell, or you're a snack. Natural selection in action!))
In short, your life as an Iksar, be it a necromancer, or any other class, will be harder than that of one of the Scaleless races. The teachings of Cazic Thule, will be reflected in the world's despite. You will have to fight harder, for the same small gains that come more easilly to the Scaleless. But at the end of it, you will stand triumphant and almightilly powerful.
Think hard. Choose well. And should you chose to follow the path of Scale, bring pride, to the Brood of Kotiz.
AlAaraaf.
The distinguished AlAaraaf failed to mention that we are also the only necromancer race able to forage for our food. Though most times it is rather useless, I have found it saved me much trouble of having to make peace with softskins in order to purchase the simple food and water needed to sustain life. It is a small thing, really, but still so very useful.
Hmmmmmm....
"The distinguished AlAaraaf..."
There was a time, you had the audacity to suggest that I might be one of the Scaleless. Even to the extent that you allowed one of your sycophants to suggest I might be a Froglok! Pretty words are cheap and easy to come by, but the emnity of a slight burns forever.
Foraging...
Yes, we get this skill. "It is a small thing, really, but still so very useful." I'm not entirely convinced by this. Personally, I've never gotten any use out of this. If I've paid for it with experience, I want a refund!
The armour class bonus is a good thing. (Having said which, no amount of armour is gonna slow down a big monster that decides it's had enough of you!) The natural regeration is a good thing, although again, it's not really enough to make a big difference.
Infravision and the swimming bonus are both nice, but really no big deal. And we have a really nice, well designed starting city and newbie zones. (The best I've seen so far, though I haven't checked out Vahl Shara yet.)
I have my doubts, from time to time, that these things are worth the penalty we pay. (Though I may reconsider this, when my regeneration gets a kick start, when I pass the fiftieth level.) But I would certainly never make the statement that foraging is a sufficient boon to be worth paying even a bent copper for! (After all, how tough is it to remember to stock up on snacks, before you go wandering? I should hate to have to draw comparisons with the minds of trolls!?!)
Just my opinion...
AlAaraaf.
"The distinguished AlAaraaf..."
There was a time, you had the audacity to suggest that I might be one of the Scaleless. Even to the extent that you allowed one of your sycophants to suggest I might be a Froglok! Pretty words are cheap and easy to come by, but the emnity of a slight burns forever.
Foraging...
Yes, we get this skill. "It is a small thing, really, but still so very useful." I'm not entirely convinced by this. Personally, I've never gotten any use out of this. If I've paid for it with experience, I want a refund!
The armour class bonus is a good thing. (Having said which, no amount of armour is gonna slow down a big monster that decides it's had enough of you!) The natural regeration is a good thing, although again, it's not really enough to make a big difference.
Infravision and the swimming bonus are both nice, but really no big deal. And we have a really nice, well designed starting city and newbie zones. (The best I've seen so far, though I haven't checked out Vahl Shara yet.)
I have my doubts, from time to time, that these things are worth the penalty we pay. (Though I may reconsider this, when my regeneration gets a kick start, when I pass the fiftieth level.) But I would certainly never make the statement that foraging is a sufficient boon to be worth paying even a bent copper for! (After all, how tough is it to remember to stock up on snacks, before you go wandering? I should hate to have to draw comparisons with the minds of trolls!?!)
Just my opinion...
AlAaraaf.
"the distinguished AlAaraaf" was said in the context of your generally intelligent posts and does not reflect in any way on your personal lack of tasteful character.
As for you not getting any use out of foraging, we say too bad. We have found it to be not only entertaining and enjoyable, but when traveling in hostile territory, We have indeed found it quite useful. Specifically, while camping dorfs in Butcherblock.. saved us a lot of wasted time and energy trying to go someplace to purchase food. Nevertheless, if you would have paid attention, you would have noted three things
1) We clearly stated it was a small thing
2) We never made any claims whatsoever in regards to it being a fair exchange for the experience penalty we Iksar suffer.
3) Forage certainly is worth much more than a simple bent copper. It seems your economics skills are seriously lacking. *shrug*
If you wish to be critical of statements Al, perhaps you should consider what you are criticizing first.
Edited, Fri Feb 8 20:44:34 2002
As for you not getting any use out of foraging, we say too bad. We have found it to be not only entertaining and enjoyable, but when traveling in hostile territory, We have indeed found it quite useful. Specifically, while camping dorfs in Butcherblock.. saved us a lot of wasted time and energy trying to go someplace to purchase food. Nevertheless, if you would have paid attention, you would have noted three things
1) We clearly stated it was a small thing
2) We never made any claims whatsoever in regards to it being a fair exchange for the experience penalty we Iksar suffer.
3) Forage certainly is worth much more than a simple bent copper. It seems your economics skills are seriously lacking. *shrug*
If you wish to be critical of statements Al, perhaps you should consider what you are criticizing first.
Edited, Fri Feb 8 20:44:34 2002
As a swifttail partisan, living in the wilderness most of the time, I essentially live off my foragings. Being of limited means, I have not as yet purchased an expesive weight reducing bag, and my belt pouch carries only weapons. What I forage, I eat straight away. My belly may be empty, and I may thirst, but the path to grandmastery is no easy one and is one I shall follow to its end. I could easily live in the human city of north freeport, where my orcslaying has earned me tolerance from the knights of truth, but Cabilis and the wilds surrounding it are my home.
Xthazi
a swifttail.
Xthazi
a swifttail.
Yes, we make excellent necros.
Quote:
By the will of the Empress of New Selibis, Empress of Fear, Conqueror of Firiona Vie, Invader of Faydwer, and Usurper of Venril, let it be henceforth known:
By actions and words not suitable for a loyal child of Cabilis
By denying the birth-calling of her people
By association with softskin invaders
Rakkashim is stripped of all rights and protections afforded her under the fatherly wing of the Legion of Cabilis. She is anathema to the Brood of Kotiz and a personal affront to her royal majesty, Empress of Fear, Usula, and all loyal members of the Cabilisian citizenry. As such, a bounty is placed on her scales, and any association with this abomination is forbidden, unless such contact is for the purpose of speeding along the creatures' eventual destruction.
By actions and words not suitable for a loyal child of Cabilis
By denying the birth-calling of her people
By association with softskin invaders
Rakkashim is stripped of all rights and protections afforded her under the fatherly wing of the Legion of Cabilis. She is anathema to the Brood of Kotiz and a personal affront to her royal majesty, Empress of Fear, Usula, and all loyal members of the Cabilisian citizenry. As such, a bounty is placed on her scales, and any association with this abomination is forbidden, unless such contact is for the purpose of speeding along the creatures' eventual destruction.
/ooc on
Rakkashim, come along to the User Journals section and post in Pusbag's journal, if you find the story we are developing interesting. You may need to also read Mugali, Lashara, and Tochail's journals as well to get the full story, but it has been quite interesting. Also, for any other Iksar out there interested in helping along in the roleplaying aspect of the above mentioned journals, please come along and post away.
Edited, Mon Jan 28 22:21:21 2002
/ooc on
If you go to Pusbag's roleplay journal under the user journals section, you will see that I have renounced whatever hold over the Iksar throne I may have formerly claimed.
If you go to Pusbag's roleplay journal under the user journals section, you will see that I have renounced whatever hold over the Iksar throne I may have formerly claimed.
Scholar
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Tis great to see such an outcasting. How can any of the legion fall so far. Be wary Rakkashim! My blade calls for your blood. For those outcast there is no Quarter!
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Skarzeth, AlAaraaf,I must be frank, I do not share your views of Iksar superiority, though do not deny that I am a child of Cabalis. I believe there is much to learn from the soft skins. If we could learn to cooexist peacefully with them, we could expand our commerce, our culture, and, indeed, the influence of our empire! There is so much strength to be gained by unity, rather that isolation. *shakes her head with a sigh* It is little wonder that the old kingdom of Sebelis collapsed into the imputence of it's own ashes--so long as we continue segregating ourselves from the rest of the world, our empire will ALWAYS fall.
*holds her head up proudly* I am a warrioress of the 23rd Calibur, reluctant soldier to the Legion of Cabalis. I give them my blade, but never my heart. Furthermore ... Cazic-Thule is no god of mine. He is a slave-driver. A oppressive assassin to all that is happiness. I pledge my alliegence to the Tribunal and NO other. I feign loyalty to the empire for now, but be warned ... Someday, I shall become very powerful, and I shall break my ties with Cabalis to live a traquel life in Qeynos. I shall muster a great army and with it, challange the Legion of Cabalis and slay Cazic-Thule, as well as any other creature existing beneath his evil shadow!
Yes ... I shall prove, once and for all, that there ARE some Iksars in Norrath who CAN follow the way of light ... Count on it...
Edited, Wed Jan 16 16:10:50 2002
*holds her head up proudly* I am a warrioress of the 23rd Calibur, reluctant soldier to the Legion of Cabalis. I give them my blade, but never my heart. Furthermore ... Cazic-Thule is no god of mine. He is a slave-driver. A oppressive assassin to all that is happiness. I pledge my alliegence to the Tribunal and NO other. I feign loyalty to the empire for now, but be warned ... Someday, I shall become very powerful, and I shall break my ties with Cabalis to live a traquel life in Qeynos. I shall muster a great army and with it, challange the Legion of Cabalis and slay Cazic-Thule, as well as any other creature existing beneath his evil shadow!
Yes ... I shall prove, once and for all, that there ARE some Iksars in Norrath who CAN follow the way of light ... Count on it...
Edited, Wed Jan 16 16:10:50 2002
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I must agree with the views of Rakkashim in at least part. I will not turn against my bretheren and go to war against my own. However, I believe that, maybe not alliance, not at first, but a tolerance of outsiders, will benefit us more than our isolationism. I confess to have dealings with 'outsiders'. I believe there is a model we should copy. That of Shar-Val, and its feline inhabitants on the moon. Maybe the way of Cazic-Thule, whom I do not believe is a god, for Norrath has no gods, they being subject to death, if not by time, by the sword, is holding back the glory of the Iksar. If the High Elves, Humans or the other races were welcome in Cabilis, then how much easier would it be to recaim Sebilis? Not just small parties of the Iksar elite making occasional strikes into it, but an invasion and occupation of our old capital. What if there were a new combine empire, and the seat of power in our former and future capital of Sebilis? We have always wanted to conquer the world, so why not have the nations come willingly, joyfully and equally to something that is dedicated to their prosperity?
Crusader of the Greenmist of 26th Order
Arctan Talematros
Crusader of the Greenmist of 26th Order
Arctan Talematros
Rakkashim,
One so divided in heart and loyalties can never hope to break the solidarity of the brood. For we act in harmony while you... in discord and on that sad day when you decide to march on your own, I promise, we will stick your head on a pigpole and display it, as a warning, to any other misguided hatchlings.
Rowpyr
Crusader of Greenmist
Edited, Tue Jan 22 10:48:47 2002
One so divided in heart and loyalties can never hope to break the solidarity of the brood. For we act in harmony while you... in discord and on that sad day when you decide to march on your own, I promise, we will stick your head on a pigpole and display it, as a warning, to any other misguided hatchlings.
Rowpyr
Crusader of Greenmist
Edited, Tue Jan 22 10:48:47 2002
You poor foolish child Rakkashim. We wonder how the softskins could so thoroughly have warped your thinking. Clearly we of the Brood of Kotiz have not been monitoring the workings of the Legion as stringently as we should. Though Our brothers speak eloquently, dear daughter, you fail to listen. Let Us point out a few items to you. First, the softskin races have invaded Kunark. You see their influence in Fironia Vie and the Overthere. Do you see outposts of Our empire abroad? No. We are invaded child, and you support the invaders.
You speak of good and evil, and talk poorly of Cazic Thule. We are not particularly religious, and hold little regard for any god, but Cazic Thule formed Us in the plane of Fear, and this cannot be denied. Therefore, our existence is due to this god. You would follow a softskin god? We wonder, child, do they recognize your worth?
You say the softskins have value and love. Show Us a single softskin people that have not been the invaders or aggressors against Us. You say that your sword fights for causes of right and justice, and you have allied yourself with the softskin city of Qeynos. We ask you child, how many gnolls did you butcher in order to be accepted by the softskins? Again, consider, were the humans there or the gnolls there first? Do the gnolls go into the city of the humans and butcher human children, as the humans do to the gnolls?
Child, you are misguided and you have misspoken. Reconsider your dangerous path, and return to Cabilis. Your love of the softskins is misplaced, and we would not have our broodlings suffer more betrayal.
You speak of good and evil, and talk poorly of Cazic Thule. We are not particularly religious, and hold little regard for any god, but Cazic Thule formed Us in the plane of Fear, and this cannot be denied. Therefore, our existence is due to this god. You would follow a softskin god? We wonder, child, do they recognize your worth?
You say the softskins have value and love. Show Us a single softskin people that have not been the invaders or aggressors against Us. You say that your sword fights for causes of right and justice, and you have allied yourself with the softskin city of Qeynos. We ask you child, how many gnolls did you butcher in order to be accepted by the softskins? Again, consider, were the humans there or the gnolls there first? Do the gnolls go into the city of the humans and butcher human children, as the humans do to the gnolls?
Child, you are misguided and you have misspoken. Reconsider your dangerous path, and return to Cabilis. Your love of the softskins is misplaced, and we would not have our broodlings suffer more betrayal.
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*sweeps her arm to one side dramatically as she says:* NONE of it matters! Evil is evil and good is good. There IS no "fine line" between any of it. Death ... is a means to end all. Right OR wrong--for death is the only truly neutral force in this world, for death takes indiscriminently ... and so shall you ... Yet YOU are not indiscriminent. Oh, no--you judge ... the same way you say the softskins judge YOU. The Iksar are nothing but the pot calling the kettle black. YOU hate them because they are different than you. THEY hate YOU because you are brutal and savage. Neither one is fully in the right, nor fully in the wrong ... If this is so, WHERE are we...?
*leans casually against nearby table* We stand at the crossroads of Norrath's future, my friends ... We live in a decisive era in while the slightest action on any of our parts could bring about drastic changes in our world. But will they be for better or worse? *shrugs* Who can say? So long as we are a world of boundaries and divisions, we will never recognize our true potential--all of us ... ever intelligent race in Norrath ... shall always be less than the very best they can be. *slams a leather-clad fist passionately against the table* It should be all of US against our bestial foes scattered across Norrath! There are many dangers more potent than each other abound! The dragons, sarnaks, goblins, giants, and other god-forsaken monstrosities are the TRUE enemies! If we united each other, we could eliminate them from the face of Norrath forever...
*leans casually against nearby table* We stand at the crossroads of Norrath's future, my friends ... We live in a decisive era in while the slightest action on any of our parts could bring about drastic changes in our world. But will they be for better or worse? *shrugs* Who can say? So long as we are a world of boundaries and divisions, we will never recognize our true potential--all of us ... ever intelligent race in Norrath ... shall always be less than the very best they can be. *slams a leather-clad fist passionately against the table* It should be all of US against our bestial foes scattered across Norrath! There are many dangers more potent than each other abound! The dragons, sarnaks, goblins, giants, and other god-forsaken monstrosities are the TRUE enemies! If we united each other, we could eliminate them from the face of Norrath forever...
We would ask you to clarify your terms Rakkashim. What do you say is good, and what evil? Clearly you cannot be reasoned with unless these terms are defined.
Nevertheless, We find it interesting that you fail to address the issues We have so poignantly raised. You site the chroniclers of our history as your evidence, yet you fail to see the truth that is plainly before you. Interesting you would describe the softskins stance as defensive, since their hands are the ones reaching into OUR lands with greed and domination in mind. You seek truth, and that is commendable, but you fail to see the truth staring you in the face. The softskins have blinded or beguiled you in some manner that We cannot comprehend, for you clearly take their side in the matter against all reason. Define your terms of good and evil, child, and answer my charge of softskin aggression with honesty. Then we can continue our discourse.
Nevertheless, We find it interesting that you fail to address the issues We have so poignantly raised. You site the chroniclers of our history as your evidence, yet you fail to see the truth that is plainly before you. Interesting you would describe the softskins stance as defensive, since their hands are the ones reaching into OUR lands with greed and domination in mind. You seek truth, and that is commendable, but you fail to see the truth staring you in the face. The softskins have blinded or beguiled you in some manner that We cannot comprehend, for you clearly take their side in the matter against all reason. Define your terms of good and evil, child, and answer my charge of softskin aggression with honesty. Then we can continue our discourse.
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*folds her arms in front of her as she answers:* You seem to have a flicker of sense, Usula. Very well--I shall honor you with an explination...
In the grand scheme of things, yes--good and evil do NOT amount to anything--they are cleverly designed costumes that define our actions as being of one genre or the other. Yet we, as but humble mortals, must accept that to recognize the relevance of these opposing forces is the only means of maintaining balance in our fragile world.
All existance ... cannot be without balance--there must be an equal station of good, just as what must be so with evil. And yet ... *gestures idely with her left clawed hand as she implores:* What are we to do if one side oversteps it's bounds? What if evil's influence begins to spread, and slowly begins to overpopulate the good...? The balance of Norrath is disrrupted--and that is when the polar opposite--the Light against the Shadow--MUST step forward and take action. THAT is what justifies my actions, Usula. For I, too, like the softskins, fight for a greater meaning ... to protect the balance of the planet as we know it--without balance, all around us would errupt into chaos...
*furrows her brow deeply* Greed and domination? Do not put such sinful words into the mouths of others--you see in them what you see in yourselves. Who are YOU to know their motives? Have you personally sat down with their commander and cordially asked their purpose there? No ... you have not. You have simply watched from the shadows and made false judgements about a breed of people that makes YOU feel threatened.
*takes a moment to sit in a nearby chair--she calls over the barkeep and makes an order before continuing to speak; she chuckles dryly as she gives Usula a thin smile* Perhaps they are coming to ensure that our "filth" doesn't leak past the shores of Kunark and across the Ocean of Tears. Or maybe they wish to simply eliminate the threat before it obtains the opportunity to manifest itself into a world-wide disaster. *even though the topic of the conversation is gravely serious, the smile doesn't leave her face as she goes on* They fear us, Usula, indeed they do ... they know what we are capable of--what we have managed to acheive on OUR continent, alone. It terrifies them to imagine what horrors would follow if our natural pursuit of conquest were to reach THEIR peaceful shores. So, yes ... I believe they HAVE settled in their "Firionna Vie" as a means of defense.
*the barekeep brings Rakkashim a mug of ale and she tosses him a few silver coins with an appreciative nod--she takes a draft and licks her scaley muzzle clean before acknowledging Usula again* I wouldn't be so swift to make assumptions about our neighboring races, if I were you--your views are FAR too jaded by your own beliefs to deliver fair judgement.
In the grand scheme of things, yes--good and evil do NOT amount to anything--they are cleverly designed costumes that define our actions as being of one genre or the other. Yet we, as but humble mortals, must accept that to recognize the relevance of these opposing forces is the only means of maintaining balance in our fragile world.
All existance ... cannot be without balance--there must be an equal station of good, just as what must be so with evil. And yet ... *gestures idely with her left clawed hand as she implores:* What are we to do if one side oversteps it's bounds? What if evil's influence begins to spread, and slowly begins to overpopulate the good...? The balance of Norrath is disrrupted--and that is when the polar opposite--the Light against the Shadow--MUST step forward and take action. THAT is what justifies my actions, Usula. For I, too, like the softskins, fight for a greater meaning ... to protect the balance of the planet as we know it--without balance, all around us would errupt into chaos...
*furrows her brow deeply* Greed and domination? Do not put such sinful words into the mouths of others--you see in them what you see in yourselves. Who are YOU to know their motives? Have you personally sat down with their commander and cordially asked their purpose there? No ... you have not. You have simply watched from the shadows and made false judgements about a breed of people that makes YOU feel threatened.
*takes a moment to sit in a nearby chair--she calls over the barkeep and makes an order before continuing to speak; she chuckles dryly as she gives Usula a thin smile* Perhaps they are coming to ensure that our "filth" doesn't leak past the shores of Kunark and across the Ocean of Tears. Or maybe they wish to simply eliminate the threat before it obtains the opportunity to manifest itself into a world-wide disaster. *even though the topic of the conversation is gravely serious, the smile doesn't leave her face as she goes on* They fear us, Usula, indeed they do ... they know what we are capable of--what we have managed to acheive on OUR continent, alone. It terrifies them to imagine what horrors would follow if our natural pursuit of conquest were to reach THEIR peaceful shores. So, yes ... I believe they HAVE settled in their "Firionna Vie" as a means of defense.
*the barekeep brings Rakkashim a mug of ale and she tosses him a few silver coins with an appreciative nod--she takes a draft and licks her scaley muzzle clean before acknowledging Usula again* I wouldn't be so swift to make assumptions about our neighboring races, if I were you--your views are FAR too jaded by your own beliefs to deliver fair judgement.
We would only have one question for you and that is, do you think We could sit down and have a pleasant conversation with the leader of the softskin invasion forces? Well, perhaps we shall turn this into two questions, but the second is, WHY should WE, the invaded party, make the effort?
We thank you for your honest answers, and commend you on your soulsearching, but in the end, we fear you are nothing more than a misguided child who will end up finding out too late that the softskins she trusts so well were the same that placed the dagger in her back.
We thank you for your honest answers, and commend you on your soulsearching, but in the end, we fear you are nothing more than a misguided child who will end up finding out too late that the softskins she trusts so well were the same that placed the dagger in her back.
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*seems to be chuckling, but her sharp teeth are bared in a vicious snarl as she hisses contemptuously:* You shall believe whatever it is your twisted heart pleases--there can be no compromise with fiends such as you.
I am going to find it terribly amusing to see the look upon your face when my army storms Cabilis and slaughters the Crusaders of Greenmist and the Legion of Cabalis! Then we shall see who backstabs WHO! HSSS!!!
I am going to find it terribly amusing to see the look upon your face when my army storms Cabilis and slaughters the Crusaders of Greenmist and the Legion of Cabalis! Then we shall see who backstabs WHO! HSSS!!!
Come along, little Rakkashim, shame of the empire. Let us meet in an appointed place and do a dance of death. We shall see which view is the stronger.
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*eyes widen then narrow as she silently closes the distance between them, her snout mere inches from the Queen's--her words ooze contempt for the Iksar before her* When my army charges past the gates of Cabilis, slaughters your legions, and turns everything you've ever come to know into ash ... *Rakkashim takes a fold of Usula's robe between her rough talons and hatefully stares her in the eye* I shall come for YOUR kind ... necromancer... *flicks her hand as she releases Usula's robe and abruptly turns on her heels and storms to the door*
*before she goes off, she turns, draws her sword, and points it at Usula* You will not sit long on the throne, Usula. When the moment is ripe, I shall COME for you "Wurmbane" ... I shall come, and dance, we shall. But tell ME ... will you have all the right steps to ensure your survival...? Only time shall tell, befouled one ... *sheaths her blade and walks out as she finishes* Only time...
*before she goes off, she turns, draws her sword, and points it at Usula* You will not sit long on the throne, Usula. When the moment is ripe, I shall COME for you "Wurmbane" ... I shall come, and dance, we shall. But tell ME ... will you have all the right steps to ensure your survival...? Only time shall tell, befouled one ... *sheaths her blade and walks out as she finishes* Only time...
*cackles gleefully*
That is the last time you shall approach the royal personage without facing a slow and painful death. Mock the Iksar if you will, daughter of Fools and child of Barbarian gods, but if ever you set your claws upon Kunark again, We will destroy you. None can face a master of necromancy and hope to survive, and this is the lesson We shall joyfully teach you, traitor of Our people. Never before have We so looked forward to spilling the blood of other Iksar, but We assure you, Rakkaslavetothesoftskins, you will regret your choice.
Then again, why should you warrant special attention from the Iksar. We Iksar are too far above you to acknowledge you even being the ******* child of a froglok. No... Perhaps We shall turn you over to the loving embrace of Lord Pusbag... Yes... We feel that is a sufficient solution.
Edited, Tue Jan 29 23:31:42 2002
That is the last time you shall approach the royal personage without facing a slow and painful death. Mock the Iksar if you will, daughter of Fools and child of Barbarian gods, but if ever you set your claws upon Kunark again, We will destroy you. None can face a master of necromancy and hope to survive, and this is the lesson We shall joyfully teach you, traitor of Our people. Never before have We so looked forward to spilling the blood of other Iksar, but We assure you, Rakkaslavetothesoftskins, you will regret your choice.
Then again, why should you warrant special attention from the Iksar. We Iksar are too far above you to acknowledge you even being the ******* child of a froglok. No... Perhaps We shall turn you over to the loving embrace of Lord Pusbag... Yes... We feel that is a sufficient solution.
Edited, Tue Jan 29 23:31:42 2002
Hrrrr hrrrr hrrrr.
Yes, naive one, you may follow the Light, but only after my royal enchanted scepter stoves in the side of your skull. Then you may prance and skip your way gaily towards the light till your traitorous heart stops beating!
May your Empress Usula rip your entrails from your pathetic body and feast on your remains! How dare you call yourself an Iksar-- those noble warriors who honor their ancestors by defending their land against those vermin, the elves. May you be stripped of any vestiges of honor and be fed to the Sarnaks, you weak kneed lizard!
/spits
I am a Troll-- not a member of your race --and I understand the disgrace you bring upon your Brood by uttering such venomous words. I despise you for consorting with the Light. A pox on you!
--Pusbag Infection
Yes, naive one, you may follow the Light, but only after my royal enchanted scepter stoves in the side of your skull. Then you may prance and skip your way gaily towards the light till your traitorous heart stops beating!
May your Empress Usula rip your entrails from your pathetic body and feast on your remains! How dare you call yourself an Iksar-- those noble warriors who honor their ancestors by defending their land against those vermin, the elves. May you be stripped of any vestiges of honor and be fed to the Sarnaks, you weak kneed lizard!
/spits
I am a Troll-- not a member of your race --and I understand the disgrace you bring upon your Brood by uttering such venomous words. I despise you for consorting with the Light. A pox on you!
--Pusbag Infection
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By all means Rakkashim, flee to the lands of ignorance and dis-ilusion the softskins have made for themselves, you would be doing Cabilis a favor, but know this, should you take any action against the Iksar, The Knights of The Greenmist will not be so blind as the warrior guilds. We will hunt you down and fill all of Qeynos with your screams of fear and pain.
You speak of good and evil?Ha! There is no good and evil. There is only survival. The softskins have done "evil" things as well, foolish one, in the interest of survival. The Erudite creatures nearly destroyed an entire race in thier wars for survival. The great Hole in Odus is a testament to this fact.
The only difference between us and the soft skins is that the choose to cloud themselves in a veil of ignorance and pretend that it's all in the name of "good".
Just remember, you cannot escape the Lord of Fear. You owe him your existence. You will be bound to him for all eternity wether you like it or not.
You speak of good and evil?Ha! There is no good and evil. There is only survival. The softskins have done "evil" things as well, foolish one, in the interest of survival. The Erudite creatures nearly destroyed an entire race in thier wars for survival. The great Hole in Odus is a testament to this fact.
The only difference between us and the soft skins is that the choose to cloud themselves in a veil of ignorance and pretend that it's all in the name of "good".
Just remember, you cannot escape the Lord of Fear. You owe him your existence. You will be bound to him for all eternity wether you like it or not.
A child of Cabilis?
You have the worthless heart of a Shissar!
There is indeed much to learn from the Scaleless. How best to subdue them. How best to ensure they do our bidding, when they are the slaves of the empire. And how best to prepare their flesh as food.
You feign loyalty? You have no loyalty! You are blind to the truth, that the Scaleless will never trust, or love you. If you are foolish enough to let them, they will use you as a toy and destroy you, when your usefulness is at an end. Yet, you would deny the empire your strength and ally yourself with this, this... Food!
Do you not have the strength of heart to face the challenges Cazic Thule sets you? Fear is your ally. It strengthens you. It is the fire that tempers the blade of your determination. But no, you would rather be weak and ally yourself with the Scaleless. Ally yourself with the Tribunal, a god so purposeless if cannot even accept a single identity!
You regret being born an Iksar? Return to Cabilis and announce your regret to the warlords. When they have torn your soul from your body, perhaps you will reincarnate as something you will be happy as. A froglok, perhaps. Or a leech.
Find a cave and hide in it, with your dreams of being a worthless Scaleless. You are a disgrace to the empire. There is no honour on the path you have chosen to follow!
AlAaraaf.
You have the worthless heart of a Shissar!
There is indeed much to learn from the Scaleless. How best to subdue them. How best to ensure they do our bidding, when they are the slaves of the empire. And how best to prepare their flesh as food.
You feign loyalty? You have no loyalty! You are blind to the truth, that the Scaleless will never trust, or love you. If you are foolish enough to let them, they will use you as a toy and destroy you, when your usefulness is at an end. Yet, you would deny the empire your strength and ally yourself with this, this... Food!
Do you not have the strength of heart to face the challenges Cazic Thule sets you? Fear is your ally. It strengthens you. It is the fire that tempers the blade of your determination. But no, you would rather be weak and ally yourself with the Scaleless. Ally yourself with the Tribunal, a god so purposeless if cannot even accept a single identity!
You regret being born an Iksar? Return to Cabilis and announce your regret to the warlords. When they have torn your soul from your body, perhaps you will reincarnate as something you will be happy as. A froglok, perhaps. Or a leech.
Find a cave and hide in it, with your dreams of being a worthless Scaleless. You are a disgrace to the empire. There is no honour on the path you have chosen to follow!
AlAaraaf.
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*glares coldly at all who doubt her and says in an ominous tone of voice* You strive to prove my point ... The Iksar are intolerant of differences--they destroy ANYTHING that is not like them, and this ... is what I refuse to subject myself to. Your savagery and cruelty ... I am more often than not a very open-minded individual, and none so swift to deliver judgements of others--but for you all, I shall graciously make an exception ... *bares her many sharp teeth* You all are heartless, power-hungry zealots--aimlessly possessed with the conquering of others whose appearance and beliefs differ from your own! Your soul is dark and tainted with the infection of all that is impure, and I pity you ... and I pity your fate, for no good can come from the life you have chosen.
*takes a deep breath and speaks more calmly* It is the way of the softskins ... to fear what they don't understand, and throughout the ages, this has been considered a weakness. Might the Iksar, too, be stricken with such a weakness? Ironic, since according to my insiduous brood, fear is a STRENGTH. *lets a wry grin pass her features* Things in this world, I have found, are often not at ALL what they seem ... our race, it seems, is no exception...
*takes a deep breath and speaks more calmly* It is the way of the softskins ... to fear what they don't understand, and throughout the ages, this has been considered a weakness. Might the Iksar, too, be stricken with such a weakness? Ironic, since according to my insiduous brood, fear is a STRENGTH. *lets a wry grin pass her features* Things in this world, I have found, are often not at ALL what they seem ... our race, it seems, is no exception...
We are not intolerant of differences, but we would not be an invaded people. You accuse us of acting out of hand, and yet We Iksar are the victims of discrimination. Is it no wonder softskins are not welcome in our city ~ they have invaded our sacred lands! You accuse us of being the conquerers, but we have conquered nothing! mutters to herself "except that time when..." then continues Beware who you court as your friends, child, because they are the enemy who would destroy our people!
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Hah! You disillusion yourself ... the Iksar are NO victims--we have gotten what we have deserved. Our race lusts for carnage and control over all others. If allowed to expand across the seas, all of Norrath could be in peril. The softskins know this ... they are trying to defend the lands and kingdoms which are rightfully theirs from our greedy talons. They find in defense--WE fight for dominance! Discard your arrogant notion that we are "untouchables" that do no deserve the mistreatment we have been given all these years. We are infamous for being cold-blooded conquerors with no regard for others wants, desires, or emotions. Furthermore ... this ... is entirely true.
*voice hardens* Read your scriptures! Consult your chroniclers! History does not lie--it is the interpretation that leads to deception. Do not twist the facts to conform to whatever beliefs you wish to flatter with them, for the truth remains ... we have committed acts that, doubtless, even the gods cannot forgive. if we continue the path we are treading ... our fate will be little different than that of the Shissir...
And yet I am certain I shall be receiving the "there is no good or evil" lecture once more. To that, I say this. If good and evil are but cloaks the softskins wear to hide a weakness ... Then may it be that the vanity and callous pride of the Iksar is a means to shroud something, as well ... But the question remains--what exactly IS it we are concealing so VERY carefully...? *lets a smug grin cross her scaley lips* It's to your GRAVE disadvantage to have one among you whom is on the opposing side ... If I become fortunate enough to unlock this mystery ... I assure you--my softskin allies will the among the first to be made aware of it...
*furrows her thick, scaley brow as her tone turns ominous* You shall come to regret not snuffing me out whilst you had the chance ... for by the time you realize just how much of a threat I am to the empire ... this day, this moment, this VERY instant ... shall never disapade from your mind ... I am the bane of New Sebilis--it is through ME ... that it shall fall...
*voice hardens* Read your scriptures! Consult your chroniclers! History does not lie--it is the interpretation that leads to deception. Do not twist the facts to conform to whatever beliefs you wish to flatter with them, for the truth remains ... we have committed acts that, doubtless, even the gods cannot forgive. if we continue the path we are treading ... our fate will be little different than that of the Shissir...
And yet I am certain I shall be receiving the "there is no good or evil" lecture once more. To that, I say this. If good and evil are but cloaks the softskins wear to hide a weakness ... Then may it be that the vanity and callous pride of the Iksar is a means to shroud something, as well ... But the question remains--what exactly IS it we are concealing so VERY carefully...? *lets a smug grin cross her scaley lips* It's to your GRAVE disadvantage to have one among you whom is on the opposing side ... If I become fortunate enough to unlock this mystery ... I assure you--my softskin allies will the among the first to be made aware of it...
*furrows her thick, scaley brow as her tone turns ominous* You shall come to regret not snuffing me out whilst you had the chance ... for by the time you realize just how much of a threat I am to the empire ... this day, this moment, this VERY instant ... shall never disapade from your mind ... I am the bane of New Sebilis--it is through ME ... that it shall fall...
We shall not bore you with our philosophy of good and evil, and we find it rather inappropriate to do so until such time as you find it necessary to define your terms.
Nevertheless, we would once again point out the truth staring you so strongly wish to deny. Iksar lands are invaded, not softskin lands; you who would betray your own people, consider your actions carefully.
History is written by the victor, so the records are always suspect; any scholar would tell you as much. Yet, if you wish to persue history, do so with Our blessing. You will find that the softskins are a dangerously aggressive people, filled with the aggression you so heartily accuse in us. Consider your alliances child, or the future will reveal a dangerous lesson to you.
Nevertheless, we would once again point out the truth staring you so strongly wish to deny. Iksar lands are invaded, not softskin lands; you who would betray your own people, consider your actions carefully.
History is written by the victor, so the records are always suspect; any scholar would tell you as much. Yet, if you wish to persue history, do so with Our blessing. You will find that the softskins are a dangerously aggressive people, filled with the aggression you so heartily accuse in us. Consider your alliances child, or the future will reveal a dangerous lesson to you.
Dear Rakkashim,
You are one of us, and yet you have not learned the lessons that your people have been taught in the course of our history. I find that troubling. Sit, my friend, and listen to what the elders of your guild should have taught you as a broodling.
The Empire of the Iksar was not brought down because of the reasons you state. We started out as slaves...creations actually...of the Shissar(sp?). They themselves challanged the power of the gods and reaped the reward of their insolance. We then pulled ourselves out of slavery to become the only empire on the continent of Kunark. The giants, the goblins, the frogloks, and every other creature that lived in Kunark bowed and trembled as we grew in strength and number. In time, as we had conquered all of Kunark, the next logical choice was to invade the land of the softskins and bring all of Norrath under our rule.
It was at this moment, as our fleet sailed to the land of softskins that were brought down. Our Empire was burned to the ground by a group of rogue dragons who feared what we could accomplish if left to exist, much like the gods did to the Shissar.
This may or may not be and old story to you. I hope that the lesson it holds changes your dislike for your own people. What lesson is that? The lesson is that there is no such thing as peaceful co-existance. As a people grow in strength, there are always others who will fear or covet that strength. Even if a people strive for greatness and peace at the sametime, there will always be those to seek their destruction. It is the way of survival.
The main difference between us and the softskins is that we do not shun from the truth of survival and concurrently are willing to pay any price that survival may ask of us. We do not glory in the death of others as the dark elves and trolls, but we are not afraid to put an end to those who could be a stumbling block to our future. If that means the death of all other living creatures in Norrath, then so be it. We did not make the rules. We are simply following them.
I don't doubt that someday you will lead your peaceful life in Qeynos. You will walk the street of the softskins after killing hundreds of gnolls and proving to the rulers of that city you are willing to stand at their side against their enemies. But I ask, what happens when you have become powerful and there are those who want to destroy you? What will keep those enemies at bay? It will be fear. Fear of the power and might that you have gathered by killing other beings that have stood in your way. You will still belong to the lord of fear, still follow in his shadow that you claim to have forsaken.
I would also ask, when the time comes and you become strong enough to gather a force to invade the land of your birth, will those rulers for who you have killed and shed blood with a vengence, will they stand behind you? Or will you come to your homeland with the forces of "light" just to learn that those who stand behind you are simply there to stab you in the back?
Thus ends this part of the lesson...I hope you learn the rest before you feel the dagger between your ribs.
/ooc This is not meant to be a flame, just a different point of view from someone who enjoys writing. I hope you have a great time playing your warrior and walking the streets of Qeynos:-) Until next time... Good hunting.
You are one of us, and yet you have not learned the lessons that your people have been taught in the course of our history. I find that troubling. Sit, my friend, and listen to what the elders of your guild should have taught you as a broodling.
The Empire of the Iksar was not brought down because of the reasons you state. We started out as slaves...creations actually...of the Shissar(sp?). They themselves challanged the power of the gods and reaped the reward of their insolance. We then pulled ourselves out of slavery to become the only empire on the continent of Kunark. The giants, the goblins, the frogloks, and every other creature that lived in Kunark bowed and trembled as we grew in strength and number. In time, as we had conquered all of Kunark, the next logical choice was to invade the land of the softskins and bring all of Norrath under our rule.
It was at this moment, as our fleet sailed to the land of softskins that were brought down. Our Empire was burned to the ground by a group of rogue dragons who feared what we could accomplish if left to exist, much like the gods did to the Shissar.
This may or may not be and old story to you. I hope that the lesson it holds changes your dislike for your own people. What lesson is that? The lesson is that there is no such thing as peaceful co-existance. As a people grow in strength, there are always others who will fear or covet that strength. Even if a people strive for greatness and peace at the sametime, there will always be those to seek their destruction. It is the way of survival.
The main difference between us and the softskins is that we do not shun from the truth of survival and concurrently are willing to pay any price that survival may ask of us. We do not glory in the death of others as the dark elves and trolls, but we are not afraid to put an end to those who could be a stumbling block to our future. If that means the death of all other living creatures in Norrath, then so be it. We did not make the rules. We are simply following them.
I don't doubt that someday you will lead your peaceful life in Qeynos. You will walk the street of the softskins after killing hundreds of gnolls and proving to the rulers of that city you are willing to stand at their side against their enemies. But I ask, what happens when you have become powerful and there are those who want to destroy you? What will keep those enemies at bay? It will be fear. Fear of the power and might that you have gathered by killing other beings that have stood in your way. You will still belong to the lord of fear, still follow in his shadow that you claim to have forsaken.
I would also ask, when the time comes and you become strong enough to gather a force to invade the land of your birth, will those rulers for who you have killed and shed blood with a vengence, will they stand behind you? Or will you come to your homeland with the forces of "light" just to learn that those who stand behind you are simply there to stab you in the back?
Thus ends this part of the lesson...I hope you learn the rest before you feel the dagger between your ribs.
/ooc This is not meant to be a flame, just a different point of view from someone who enjoys writing. I hope you have a great time playing your warrior and walking the streets of Qeynos:-) Until next time... Good hunting.
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Shrikke ... my father used to sit me on his knee many an evening before bed time and tell me of the days of old. I am no stranger to the tale, and aye, you tell it beautifully, I shall give you that. However ... the views of the empire are biased, indeed, by racial pride. As an insider, you fail to see the contempt and malice that eventually consumes all those damned to be born on Kunark.
So many nights, I WISH I had been born a soft skin--oh, how I DO! Acceptence would be so much easier to obtain, though indeed, I have many, many soft skin friends--make no mistake of that. Even still, there are many places I go where I am still viewed with scorn. Many of them say nothing, but I can see the contempt burning in their eyes like fire to my armored flesh. I have felt the burn of rejection and it is a bitter wound, indeed. I am tired of the old sting...
*narrows her eyes slightly with indignant annoyance as she speaks firmly, but calmly* Let Cazic-Thule assume as he will. If it pleases him to falsely believe that my will is still bound to his wretchedness, then let it be. As for me, I know where I stand, and my honor is forever dedicated to the holy work the Divine Hammers have presented me--to ensure that good always prevails over evil, and this task I cannot fail. All that there is that stands as a testiment to the wickedness abound in this world I shall destroy and this shall please the Tribunal and add favor to my eternal quest. *stretches her taloned hands out to her sides* Make of me what you will, but know this--the Dark Lord shall never have me, try as he may. My soul is in the hands of a greater good.
*crosses her arms with a nonchalant air about her reptilian features as she continues to speak* It's a pity, Shrikke, that your logic is tainted with the boasted exploits of the Crusaders, Troopers, and other arrogant figures who fill your mind with egotistical notions of Iksar supermecy, for you are actually quite an intelligent speaker. I'm sure if you applied yourself to more honorable intents, you would be QUITE successful. And yet ... *face takes on a slightly amused expression* according to you, Fear controls all things having to do with our race, so ... perhaps you, and ALL others, remain loyal to Cazic-Thule ... due to your FEAR of his wrath, yes? *nods with a mirthless chuckle* Ah ... it is becoming increasingly clear, as it should be to you, that "fear" ... obviously isn't working, is it? It simply generates a never ending cycle of war, tension, and unrest. A monotonous wheel of misery, leeching the land of its bounty, and we profit from none of it. If the power of fear is to be our saving grace and the key to our empire's rebirth, then it is painully clear to me that we are ALL damned. Iksar and softskin alike... *stares at Shrikke coolly, now silent, never taking her piercing yellow eyes from the Shadow Knight before her*
/ooc Fine by me. I'm actually enjoying this. It's not often I find some good, creative writers. Too bad there aren't enough of them on Tribenal. Heh. At this rate, I'm considering a server change to a more "roleplaying-loyal" one. Any suggestions? =P
So many nights, I WISH I had been born a soft skin--oh, how I DO! Acceptence would be so much easier to obtain, though indeed, I have many, many soft skin friends--make no mistake of that. Even still, there are many places I go where I am still viewed with scorn. Many of them say nothing, but I can see the contempt burning in their eyes like fire to my armored flesh. I have felt the burn of rejection and it is a bitter wound, indeed. I am tired of the old sting...
*narrows her eyes slightly with indignant annoyance as she speaks firmly, but calmly* Let Cazic-Thule assume as he will. If it pleases him to falsely believe that my will is still bound to his wretchedness, then let it be. As for me, I know where I stand, and my honor is forever dedicated to the holy work the Divine Hammers have presented me--to ensure that good always prevails over evil, and this task I cannot fail. All that there is that stands as a testiment to the wickedness abound in this world I shall destroy and this shall please the Tribunal and add favor to my eternal quest. *stretches her taloned hands out to her sides* Make of me what you will, but know this--the Dark Lord shall never have me, try as he may. My soul is in the hands of a greater good.
*crosses her arms with a nonchalant air about her reptilian features as she continues to speak* It's a pity, Shrikke, that your logic is tainted with the boasted exploits of the Crusaders, Troopers, and other arrogant figures who fill your mind with egotistical notions of Iksar supermecy, for you are actually quite an intelligent speaker. I'm sure if you applied yourself to more honorable intents, you would be QUITE successful. And yet ... *face takes on a slightly amused expression* according to you, Fear controls all things having to do with our race, so ... perhaps you, and ALL others, remain loyal to Cazic-Thule ... due to your FEAR of his wrath, yes? *nods with a mirthless chuckle* Ah ... it is becoming increasingly clear, as it should be to you, that "fear" ... obviously isn't working, is it? It simply generates a never ending cycle of war, tension, and unrest. A monotonous wheel of misery, leeching the land of its bounty, and we profit from none of it. If the power of fear is to be our saving grace and the key to our empire's rebirth, then it is painully clear to me that we are ALL damned. Iksar and softskin alike... *stares at Shrikke coolly, now silent, never taking her piercing yellow eyes from the Shadow Knight before her*
/ooc Fine by me. I'm actually enjoying this. It's not often I find some good, creative writers. Too bad there aren't enough of them on Tribenal. Heh. At this rate, I'm considering a server change to a more "roleplaying-loyal" one. Any suggestions? =P
You question my honor? You of all people do not have that option. I am never dis-owned and abandoned my own people. I have never stepped into the burrows of other creatures and slaughtered them simply to prove to the rulers of one city or another that I was worthy of their favor. I kill in defense of myself and my people or to gain power for myself and my people. Because I chose to do so in the most effective manner with as little risk to myself as possible does not make be dishonorable. Honor is not necessarily based on your actions, but the motivations for those actions. You have killed to gain favor. I kill to further improve the lives of my people. Now, you tell me who has honor?
As far as fear generating "a never ending cycle of war, tension and unrest" you are mistaken. War, death and unrest are constant companions in this life. They can neither be destroyed or avoided if your path takes you beyond your own door. Fear comes from these events, but I would hardly argue that fear causes them. Fear does cause other things - indecision and failure being the main effects. As a follower of the lord of fear, my goal is to conquer fear, not to be a slave to it. I use fear as a tool just as I would use my sword and shield. I to wish to someday travel to the realm of Cazic-Thule and bring down his mightest of avatars to prove to him personally that I have beaten the fear within myself.
Good and evil are cloaks that the people of Norrath wrap around themselves in order to excuse the acts which they chose to commit. The Iksar have no such self dillusions. We commit acts which will best benefit the goals we have set for ourselves with out qualifications or labels. This is why the whole of Norrath fear us. If you chose to live amoung those who have this weakness, then I pity you and mourn for the lost of a sister.
/ooc I would have to say that the FV server is your best bet, but I haven't been on it for quite a while. It may have simply turned into an other server with a lot more people focusing on their language skills. If you ever want to read about Shrikke, take a look at my journal. I would be interested in your opinion. Goood hunting all.
As far as fear generating "a never ending cycle of war, tension and unrest" you are mistaken. War, death and unrest are constant companions in this life. They can neither be destroyed or avoided if your path takes you beyond your own door. Fear comes from these events, but I would hardly argue that fear causes them. Fear does cause other things - indecision and failure being the main effects. As a follower of the lord of fear, my goal is to conquer fear, not to be a slave to it. I use fear as a tool just as I would use my sword and shield. I to wish to someday travel to the realm of Cazic-Thule and bring down his mightest of avatars to prove to him personally that I have beaten the fear within myself.
Good and evil are cloaks that the people of Norrath wrap around themselves in order to excuse the acts which they chose to commit. The Iksar have no such self dillusions. We commit acts which will best benefit the goals we have set for ourselves with out qualifications or labels. This is why the whole of Norrath fear us. If you chose to live amoung those who have this weakness, then I pity you and mourn for the lost of a sister.
/ooc I would have to say that the FV server is your best bet, but I haven't been on it for quite a while. It may have simply turned into an other server with a lot more people focusing on their language skills. If you ever want to read about Shrikke, take a look at my journal. I would be interested in your opinion. Goood hunting all.
Hah Shrikke,
Tis a shame you are a shadowknight, and tis a further shame you defied the will of the Brood of Kotiz. The misguided Rakkashim may not question your honor, but We do question your loyalty, most eloquent one.
Tis a shame you are a shadowknight, and tis a further shame you defied the will of the Brood of Kotiz. The misguided Rakkashim may not question your honor, but We do question your loyalty, most eloquent one.
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Are you insulting the Crusaders of The Greenmit Usula? He has said nothing treasonous. We are a loyal guild unlike the Brood of Kotiz. Necromancers like yourself created the vile Sarnak. So do not speak to us of loyalty!
Naturally We question the loyalties of the Crusaders Ssirez. They consort too often with the softskins, and make dark treaties with the Tier Dal. As for Shrikke, he has committed personal affront against the Brood of Kotiz, as can be clearly discovered in his personal journals. Nevertheless, We do not question his loyalty to the Iksar people, merely his methodology and lack of obedience.
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*eyes widen with unspoken anger* There is nothing selfish of my intentions, Shrikke! I don't slay for approval--I slay because I know in my heart what is right and wrong, and any who would threaten the innocent must die. I am a protector to the common people--not a begging mercenary. Do not confuse my motives with the selfishness of the Legion...
And of fear--a tool, you say? Fear gains no allies and in the end, you're on your own--at the mercy of Norrath. To be successful in this life, we all must lean upon someone eventually. I am wise enough to recognize this--are you...?
*gives Shrikke a dull and emotionless look as she speaks quietly and intensely* You're too swift to judge the softskins, Shrikke, my scalebrother ... There is more to them than most of the Iksar population would care to bat an eye at. This is percisely my point. If you could but humble yourselves for a moment as get to know them as they truly are ... There is a fire than burns behind the cavaders of frail mortal flesh--the likes of which I have never seen in another being. They live ... they love ... they are ... so deep. Their devotion to hearth and home--their peace, their famalies ... *narrows her eyes with emotion, her voice taking on vim and vigor* And when they fight ... it is ... the most <i>beautiful</i> thing one could ever witness. There goes such a passion into it that you know whithout a doubt that they fight for a greater meaning. Shrikke, they are ... such amazing people--they have dreams, beliefs, and stories that are more fantastical than life! *chuckles good-naturedly and grins an Iksar's grin in Shrikke's direction* If you took the time to know them as <i>I</i> know them, you would see that there is so much more than meets the eye...
/ooc Thanks for the tip, but after a bit of thought, I think I'm just too attached to my server to part with it. *L* Too many friends there. =P Shrikke sounds to be a very interesting character. It's a shame we're not on the same server--I think the two of them interacting in the same environment would make for an interesting situation, given their contrasting opinions. ^_^
And of fear--a tool, you say? Fear gains no allies and in the end, you're on your own--at the mercy of Norrath. To be successful in this life, we all must lean upon someone eventually. I am wise enough to recognize this--are you...?
*gives Shrikke a dull and emotionless look as she speaks quietly and intensely* You're too swift to judge the softskins, Shrikke, my scalebrother ... There is more to them than most of the Iksar population would care to bat an eye at. This is percisely my point. If you could but humble yourselves for a moment as get to know them as they truly are ... There is a fire than burns behind the cavaders of frail mortal flesh--the likes of which I have never seen in another being. They live ... they love ... they are ... so deep. Their devotion to hearth and home--their peace, their famalies ... *narrows her eyes with emotion, her voice taking on vim and vigor* And when they fight ... it is ... the most <i>beautiful</i> thing one could ever witness. There goes such a passion into it that you know whithout a doubt that they fight for a greater meaning. Shrikke, they are ... such amazing people--they have dreams, beliefs, and stories that are more fantastical than life! *chuckles good-naturedly and grins an Iksar's grin in Shrikke's direction* If you took the time to know them as <i>I</i> know them, you would see that there is so much more than meets the eye...
/ooc Thanks for the tip, but after a bit of thought, I think I'm just too attached to my server to part with it. *L* Too many friends there. =P Shrikke sounds to be a very interesting character. It's a shame we're not on the same server--I think the two of them interacting in the same environment would make for an interesting situation, given their contrasting opinions. ^_^
*Emerges from the dark corner of the room and speaks in a low stern voice as he slowly moves toward the door* "You Rakkashim.....should take some time of solitude and think about this..." *Pauses before the young female broodling...not bothering to give the young iksar even a glance* For these are your words and only my ramblings as a seasoned Warrior for our kind. Heed what I say if you like or do as you will...I care not"
'Fear gains no allies' you say.
"The scaleless fear us.... For by now im sure that tales of our past deeds and strength have found way into their soft skulls. They are right to fear us.....and will 'ALWAYS' do so."
"You will go to the lands just outside of the Human city of Quenos and you will no doubt slay hundreds of the beasts which burden the Soft. And in doing so may gain a great deal of respect from them. But heed this....it be not you as an individual that they respect,... for all iksar look the same to them...the respect is for your power. After you have spilled enough blood they will come to again fear that power. They will be reminded that there are hundreds more like you and a large amount of us that are even more powerful...Their fear and awe of our kind will grow into a great jealousy and hatred....you are a fool."
*Takes a few steps towards the door and pauses at the entryway, standing tall with pride..not bothering to look back*
'To be successful in life we must all lean upon someone eventually' you say
"I am a Warrior in the Legion of Cabilis...I know that every drop of our enemy's blood that i spill adds to the greatness of all our kind. You may not realize it but no matter where you go you would be doing the same wether you want to or not. I also know that SHOULD you or i ever find ourselves in need of that someone to lean on...
You would have no-one, where as I,...I know where 'I' could go..."
"I have spared you this night but should you decide to walk the road with the soft and our paths cross...*Begins to walk out the door and off into the night* Your blood will mingle with that of the scaleless as the carcass of a traitor lies limp at my feet....."
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'Fear gains no allies' you say.
"The scaleless fear us.... For by now im sure that tales of our past deeds and strength have found way into their soft skulls. They are right to fear us.....and will 'ALWAYS' do so."
"You will go to the lands just outside of the Human city of Quenos and you will no doubt slay hundreds of the beasts which burden the Soft. And in doing so may gain a great deal of respect from them. But heed this....it be not you as an individual that they respect,... for all iksar look the same to them...the respect is for your power. After you have spilled enough blood they will come to again fear that power. They will be reminded that there are hundreds more like you and a large amount of us that are even more powerful...Their fear and awe of our kind will grow into a great jealousy and hatred....you are a fool."
*Takes a few steps towards the door and pauses at the entryway, standing tall with pride..not bothering to look back*
'To be successful in life we must all lean upon someone eventually' you say
"I am a Warrior in the Legion of Cabilis...I know that every drop of our enemy's blood that i spill adds to the greatness of all our kind. You may not realize it but no matter where you go you would be doing the same wether you want to or not. I also know that SHOULD you or i ever find ourselves in need of that someone to lean on...
You would have no-one, where as I,...I know where 'I' could go..."
"I have spared you this night but should you decide to walk the road with the soft and our paths cross...*Begins to walk out the door and off into the night* Your blood will mingle with that of the scaleless as the carcass of a traitor lies limp at my feet....."
Edited, Wed Jan 23 02:09:39 2002
Impertinent Child! You dare to be angry at Shrikke, who has affronted you in no manner! You think to lecture Shrikke on right and wrong when you fight against your own people, and he fights for them (though he is misguided in his own way). You speak of the innocent as if such a thing even exists. Show Us the innocent, worthless lamb of the softskins. Further, show Us some of the "selfishness of the legions" that you mention.
Your head is clouded, and the more We hear your speech, the more convinced We become that you have been beguiled by softskin enchantments. YOU fail to examine objectively; you fail to provide evidence for your accusations against your own people, and ignore the evidence we provide for you; you discrace yourself and your brood. Perhaps Pusbag has the right of it; perhaps We should save you from your dilusions and tear out your entrails.
Your head is clouded, and the more We hear your speech, the more convinced We become that you have been beguiled by softskin enchantments. YOU fail to examine objectively; you fail to provide evidence for your accusations against your own people, and ignore the evidence we provide for you; you discrace yourself and your brood. Perhaps Pusbag has the right of it; perhaps We should save you from your dilusions and tear out your entrails.
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*glares coldly after Skarzeth before turning her fierce, defiant gaze to the necromancer* I think ... the reason my imputence rouses your anger so is because you preceive my 'treachery' as an ill omen of things to come. *raises one scaled brow as she gives Usula a glance that is nearly amused* After all, if ONE young Iksar can turn from the ways of Cabilis, cannot others do the same?
*furrows both brows deeply as she states severly,* Revolutionary thoughts, you shall find, are VERY dangerous to the foundations of an empire. We are none so formitable as one may believe--if enough of our kind decide to change sides ... the Iksar loose. Save ourselves, we HAVE no allies--the Iksar Empire cannot afford shirkers ... otherwise, your ranks grow thinner and thinner still...
/ooc You're a fantastic roleplayer, Usula! What server are you on? I tell you--this Iksar discussion area is great--I don't find myself around as many TRUE roleplayers as I'd like. Most EQ players are too infatuated by their "phat lewt" and "uber stuff" to bother developing their characters. Correct me if I'm wrong, but ... Isn't EQ classified as "RPG" title? Funny thing, y'know, but I think that means you gotta actually ROLEPLAY the characters. Weird, I know, but just a thought. *LOL* =P But seriously, it's good to see other players out there who love true roleplaying as much as I do. >^_^<
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*furrows both brows deeply as she states severly,* Revolutionary thoughts, you shall find, are VERY dangerous to the foundations of an empire. We are none so formitable as one may believe--if enough of our kind decide to change sides ... the Iksar loose. Save ourselves, we HAVE no allies--the Iksar Empire cannot afford shirkers ... otherwise, your ranks grow thinner and thinner still...
/ooc You're a fantastic roleplayer, Usula! What server are you on? I tell you--this Iksar discussion area is great--I don't find myself around as many TRUE roleplayers as I'd like. Most EQ players are too infatuated by their "phat lewt" and "uber stuff" to bother developing their characters. Correct me if I'm wrong, but ... Isn't EQ classified as "RPG" title? Funny thing, y'know, but I think that means you gotta actually ROLEPLAY the characters. Weird, I know, but just a thought. *LOL* =P But seriously, it's good to see other players out there who love true roleplaying as much as I do. >^_^<
Edited, Mon Jan 28 15:20:29 2002
/ooc on
Currently I play on Mithanial Marr server, though I do have characters spread out in several other servers as well. The sad thing about Mith Marr is that it isn't much of a roleplaying server, though most here will respect you when you do roleplay (I've gotten more free stuff that way than I can even remember), and it's an old server with mostly high end players. Which server are you on Rakkashim?
/ooc off
Fear the departure of a young broodling such as yourself? No child *Usula shakes her head sadly*. Our anger is not over fears of revolution, but it is merely to mask the sadness we feel at the departure of one of our own. Ask a beastlord his thoughts when he pet wanders off; ask the Broodmate who sees her clutch slaughtered; then you can understand our feelings. You are yet young and selfish, and your words are filled with the fiery certainty of youth, which too often covers the deeper feelings of uncertainty.
Just as a broodmate will protect her clutch with her life, so shall We protect the empire.
Edited, Sun Feb 3 16:43:11 2002
Currently I play on Mithanial Marr server, though I do have characters spread out in several other servers as well. The sad thing about Mith Marr is that it isn't much of a roleplaying server, though most here will respect you when you do roleplay (I've gotten more free stuff that way than I can even remember), and it's an old server with mostly high end players. Which server are you on Rakkashim?
/ooc off
Fear the departure of a young broodling such as yourself? No child *Usula shakes her head sadly*. Our anger is not over fears of revolution, but it is merely to mask the sadness we feel at the departure of one of our own. Ask a beastlord his thoughts when he pet wanders off; ask the Broodmate who sees her clutch slaughtered; then you can understand our feelings. You are yet young and selfish, and your words are filled with the fiery certainty of youth, which too often covers the deeper feelings of uncertainty.
Just as a broodmate will protect her clutch with her life, so shall We protect the empire.
Edited, Sun Feb 3 16:43:11 2002
/OOC well said Usula.
/shout "Iksar til death! Through and through!
Hey Cabilis! This Pale ale's for you!
/OOC heheh. sry. had to throw in a little humor =P
/shout "Iksar til death! Through and through!
Hey Cabilis! This Pale ale's for you!
/OOC heheh. sry. had to throw in a little humor =P
/rofl
/humor duly appreciated
/grin
/humor duly appreciated
/grin
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Posted: Jan 06 2002 at 3:18 PM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) As and Iksar warrior I refuse to kiss anyones **** and do petty errands for Lazy and weak races just so they will allow me the so called privelage to bank in their city....to all those people out there killing orc pawns and and turning in cheezy little scalps and picks youre wasting your time. It takes way too long and youre kissing waay too much butt and you bring shame to the Iksar!
Hey.
Your hatred of the Scaleless doess you proud. Yet, you forget to apply the mind, blessed to you, by Cazic Thule.
Never should you bend the knee, to the scaleless, in your heart. But, remember... In adversity an enemy grows stronger. Let the Scaleless believe they are safe. Do not give them reason to remember that once we challenged dragons for supremity.
Hunt orcs and run errands. Become allies of the Scaleless. Perhaps you forget that a necromancer needs the soft ones to believe he is their friend, if he is to obtain a Scythe of the Shadowed Soul.
When the empire is ready, the GreenMist will rise again. We will be the GreenMist. A foolish Scaleless who believe you are his ally, may be slain in his sleep. Or perhaps knifed from behind and left to writhe in agony, his screams announcing the return of the empire.
But then, perhaps it is too much to ask such subtlty from a warrior.
AlAaraaf.
/grin
Use the Scaleless for what you wish. If it be in your best interests and for your personal gain then by all means play their game....
I would think though that as a Necromancer one would Boil them from the inside out once you have what you seek.
As for myself..The fire within my veins burns hot for the blood of any being not of our race.
They will fall to my blades one after another and tremble not at the thought of confronting me..But at the thought of an entire Legion of my kind...The Legion of Cabilis, The Swifttails, The Scaled Mystics, The Crusaders of Greenmist..
They will once again know fear...
Use the Scaleless for what you wish. If it be in your best interests and for your personal gain then by all means play their game....
I would think though that as a Necromancer one would Boil them from the inside out once you have what you seek.
As for myself..The fire within my veins burns hot for the blood of any being not of our race.
They will fall to my blades one after another and tremble not at the thought of confronting me..But at the thought of an entire Legion of my kind...The Legion of Cabilis, The Swifttails, The Scaled Mystics, The Crusaders of Greenmist..
They will once again know fear...
A most admirable thought, Skarzeth. Soon enough we shall all feast on the flesh of the softskins, and what a glorious feast it shall be.
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For those of you stuck in Antonica ::shiver:: and are getting really heavy from all the loot you have been gathering can bank at Runnyeye, provided you don't kill any Pickclaw goblins. As a matter of fact, you can run all over in there, sell to the goblins and bank with them without anything aggroing on you. Not to mention it is pretty cool to walk down in a dungeon past players getting smacked by goblins and start doing you banking right next to a poor little smoothskin getting whupped by a goblin bartender.
Also, with the advent of Luclin, you can bank in the Bazaar. Just stay out of Sanctus Seru.
Oshi Trun
35th Level
Rodcet Nife
Iksar Legion
Also, with the advent of Luclin, you can bank in the Bazaar. Just stay out of Sanctus Seru.
Oshi Trun
35th Level
Rodcet Nife
Iksar Legion
5 posts
It doesn't work!!! i am 20th lvl shaman and was still atacked when trying this tactic, i knew the existence of the bank since i went there once with my 30th lvl dwarf cleric, my guess is that, only when you get to a certain lvl the puny goblin acknowledge our true power! that would be the only reason i can see ( i never killed any goblin down there )
Ebolla
20th lvl Shaman
Rodcet Nife
Silver Drake
Ebolla
20th lvl Shaman
Rodcet Nife
Silver Drake
Hey.
Ya know, I wasn't even aware there was a bank in Runnyeye. That'd be a side effect of never having been in there, huh? The only downside, of course, is that I loathe goblins. (I'm sure this is related to the number of times swarms of the little gits killed me, in Kunark...)
What you did forget to mention, however, is that you can also bank in Thurgadin. Personally, I'm very fond of Thurgadin, since it was the first city outside of Cabilis, I found where no-one was trying to separate my head from my body. (You'd think the scaleless would recognise their place, but no. They're remarkably resistant to taking their rightful position in the Iksar empire... For now.)
If your level is accurate, based on your signature, you might want to check Velious out. I went there at L34 and squeezed several levels out of the mines in Thurgadin and the Crystal caverns. The only thing you have to watch, is that everything seems to have a much higher magic resistance in Velious, than in the older zones.
(I dunno how this compares with the new zones. I have SoL, but I haven't explored much yet.)
Anyhow, thanks for the information. And hopefully this may be of use to someone.
"Allies weaken... Enemies strengthen..."
We grow stronger, as the scaleless weaken... The empire will be reborn!
AlAaraaf.
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Posted: Dec 13 2001 at 3:18 PM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) I've decided to post some random **** today which just crossed my mind. For some reason i think Iksar would like own at Basketball. Cmon look at dem. They like 7 feet tall. Cabilis is like the west side. Cmon it makes perfect sensce iksar would own at basketball. SO if Verant for some reason decided Basketball should be in Eq who you think would own at it IKsar. Theyd be like being recruited for like 100k. Itd be so sweet but oh well thats my random thought for the moment. Aight peace all. Can't Wait till midnight madness this spring. Aight peace
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Posted: Dec 13 2001 at 3:25 PM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) Aight ill finish this aight this is da end of my madness. Like you know how we have Koby's they go for arounf maybe $200 dollars (dun know to cheap to buy dem) anyway dered be like shoes with like no ac but like 10 agility with a permanent levitate/sow, and theyd be endorsed by IKsar aight im outta here im think i have some problems thinking about this so im gonna go call a shrink aight peace.
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Posted: Dec 13 2001 at 3:24 PM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) Aight ill finish this aight this is da end of my madness. Like you know how we have Koby's they go for arounf maybe $200 dollars (dun know to cheap to buy dem) they have like no ac but like 10 agility with a permanent levitate aight thats all peace im outta here
Just a curiousity, but has anyone heard of a possible new alliance with the God Innoruuk as opposed to the mighty God of Fear?
Is that the faint sound of wisdom I hear being spoken? How long have I yearned to hear spoken that wonderous God of Hate, Innoruuk, spoken in reverence and fear! Finally, the Iksar are waking up to the glories of Revenge, Anger, Distrust, Violence, and Bloodlust-- those splendorous attributes of the RageLord.
Forsake your false god, Iksar, and welcome the cleansing heat of Innoruuk!
--Pusbag Infection
Forsake your false god, Iksar, and welcome the cleansing heat of Innoruuk!
--Pusbag Infection
Greeting Usula,
I have been absent from my own journal for a spell and haven't been keeping up with recent events. Congraduations and condolenses on the announcement of Pusbag and yourself starting your joyious and somewhat disturbing union. I'm sorry I missed the wedding...it would have been interesting, from a distance.
You and I have talked at length on the possiblity of Innoruuk trying to dominate the Iksar and make us his own and concurrently about ties being made with the agents of Mistmoor. I am of course, being a Shadowknight, opposed to either happening. However, it was recently reported that a messanger from Cabilis was sent to the Dark Elf City to work out a treaty with the dark skinned elves. I'm assuming that the messanger was sent from the warrior guild...since he did not cast any spells before being driven away by a group of wondering adventures (GM Event gone bad from what I understand). And since the warriors are simply the pawns of the necromancers - this treaty falls directly back in your guild's lap.
The necromancers walk a fine line between recruiting allies and becoming slaves..again..ourselves. Mistmoor, the Dark Elves, and Innoruuk can not be trusted. Ask your potbellied hubby what happened last time his tribe displease the God of Hate. He turned them into the green swamp dwellers we see today (although their appearance has improved with the addition of Lucin). Beware Usula Wurmbane-Infection. Never has any other race come to the aid of the Iksar without trying to eventually stab us in the back.
Hunt well...
I have been absent from my own journal for a spell and haven't been keeping up with recent events. Congraduations and condolenses on the announcement of Pusbag and yourself starting your joyious and somewhat disturbing union. I'm sorry I missed the wedding...it would have been interesting, from a distance.
You and I have talked at length on the possiblity of Innoruuk trying to dominate the Iksar and make us his own and concurrently about ties being made with the agents of Mistmoor. I am of course, being a Shadowknight, opposed to either happening. However, it was recently reported that a messanger from Cabilis was sent to the Dark Elf City to work out a treaty with the dark skinned elves. I'm assuming that the messanger was sent from the warrior guild...since he did not cast any spells before being driven away by a group of wondering adventures (GM Event gone bad from what I understand). And since the warriors are simply the pawns of the necromancers - this treaty falls directly back in your guild's lap.
The necromancers walk a fine line between recruiting allies and becoming slaves..again..ourselves. Mistmoor, the Dark Elves, and Innoruuk can not be trusted. Ask your potbellied hubby what happened last time his tribe displease the God of Hate. He turned them into the green swamp dwellers we see today (although their appearance has improved with the addition of Lucin). Beware Usula Wurmbane-Infection. Never has any other race come to the aid of the Iksar without trying to eventually stab us in the back.
Hunt well...
Shrikke,
You have made some observations that do disturb Us. We of the Brood of Kotiz do walk a very fine line, but unfortunately, compromises must be made in order to insure, to the best of our ability, that the new Iksar empire does not flounder.
We do not trust the followers of Innoruuk; we do not trust Mistmoor; and we do not trust Pusbag. But, we also realize that if we completely isolate ourselves, we will either collapse, or degenerate to a breed of creature little better than the common froglok.
You have made some observations that do disturb Us. We of the Brood of Kotiz do walk a very fine line, but unfortunately, compromises must be made in order to insure, to the best of our ability, that the new Iksar empire does not flounder.
We do not trust the followers of Innoruuk; we do not trust Mistmoor; and we do not trust Pusbag. But, we also realize that if we completely isolate ourselves, we will either collapse, or degenerate to a breed of creature little better than the common froglok.
You make an interesting point, and We would certainly like to see how this plays out. As for our wedding to Pusbag, it was an arrangement of mutual convenience, nothing more.
One other question I would have for you, however, is how can the Haggle Barron have a half elven slave in the city? (note that there once was a half elven slave in Neriak who disappeared due to negotiations...). The Haggle Barron is allied with the SK and Shaman guild, and if he has contacts with the dark skinned elves, well... last We checked, he had no writ to practice Necromancy, and other than Shaman spells, all other magic is strictly forbidden. Perhaps it is your guild that is making this pact?
As a sidenote however, We would observe that the workings of the gods are of little interest to the Brood of Kotiz, insofar as We do not care which diety the Iksar masses follow. shrug Personally, Our reliance on Fear would suggest that We have no need to follow the god of hate. In all honesty, he seems a weak and worthless god in comparison to Cazic-Thule. Seriously, whatever did hate accomplish except to make people react too quickly to situations that could be better served by a clear head... Fear on the other hand... fear is delicious.
One other question I would have for you, however, is how can the Haggle Barron have a half elven slave in the city? (note that there once was a half elven slave in Neriak who disappeared due to negotiations...). The Haggle Barron is allied with the SK and Shaman guild, and if he has contacts with the dark skinned elves, well... last We checked, he had no writ to practice Necromancy, and other than Shaman spells, all other magic is strictly forbidden. Perhaps it is your guild that is making this pact?
As a sidenote however, We would observe that the workings of the gods are of little interest to the Brood of Kotiz, insofar as We do not care which diety the Iksar masses follow. shrug Personally, Our reliance on Fear would suggest that We have no need to follow the god of hate. In all honesty, he seems a weak and worthless god in comparison to Cazic-Thule. Seriously, whatever did hate accomplish except to make people react too quickly to situations that could be better served by a clear head... Fear on the other hand... fear is delicious.
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Nah i havnt heard of it but itd make sense well kinda. Since well Venril Sathir made a pact with Innoruuk to become a lich so maybe Inny likes us. Well itd be cool since id like to maybe get into nerriak. Since that city owns. oh well itd be nice if we whernt KOS to at least on players race NPCS aight bye
Satrekis IRonscale
19th Iksar Warrior
Fennin RO
Satrekis IRonscale
19th Iksar Warrior
Fennin RO
18 posts
My friend claims that the Vah Shir are better than Iksar. I disagreed. Does anyone know much about Vah Shir? I sure as heck don't! All I hear about them are the classes that they can be and how that because they are bards that they're better than us Iksar monks?! Plz...I'd like to know if creating a Vah Shir would be better cause right now I feel more inclined to stick to my lizard monk and shaman.
Hah Oukamii, fear not, for you are indeed superior to those pathetic soft-skins. Consider them nothing more than a large food source that also provides nice sleeping mats (the fur does have some use afterall). In practical terms, you have natural regeneration, so your reliance on a Fungi Tunic is less than that of the Vah Shir. Also, consider, as a race, their magic is limited to rude shamanistic or lesser beastlord magic. Iksar provide necromancers, who, with the natural regeneration Cazic Thule grants us, are extremely efficient manna sources; and our spells are quite nasty. Necromancer pets certainly OWN those called forth by shamanistic or beastlordly magic. And as for bards... why would you concern yourself with the screachings of a less-than-effective sub-tank sub-class?
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I know there are items out there that will allow one to take the appearance of another race. As distasteful as it sounds, I would like to travel a bit and preferably before I hit 30th lvl. Being only 14th circle now, are there any reasonable paths to acquiring one of these items.. any information will of course be useful. May you deeds return to you three fold.
Ukundo bows to you and licks his eyeball
Ukundo bows to you and licks his eyeball
28 posts
Not to kick you till you fall then kick you while your down but unless your a ench rog or bard iksar(they can't be any of them) but you can't get any item that make you look differnt then you are>
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Alas! I have killed upwards of 200 mucktails and have seen no change in faction at Highpass Hold. How many must I whack to see a change?
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Looks like I have my answer...about 250 gnolls to move from scowling to threatening <Rubs sore shoulder>. You would think Gnolls would be a bit more congenial. We both have tails. Oh well, back to the slaughterhouse. Anyone know if we Iskar can bank in Highhold Keep at "dubious"?
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Nah you cant hafta bring faction up. But you can bank in runnyeye if your high enough in level. But wouldnt recommend it since the faction is messed up and stuff that undercons to you will attack you if you sit down (well thats what i heard from posts) but otherwise youd hafta bring faction up in Highpass but aigh6t thats all peace
Satrekis Ironscale
19th Iksar warrior
Fennin Ro
Satrekis Ironscale
19th Iksar warrior
Fennin Ro
18 posts
I love the post! I've been looking for something like this. Thank you for giving us the info it's very helpful.
Oukamii Nitefang <Legion of Ka>
21 Iksar Monk
and
Nitefang <Legion of Ka>
15 Iksar Shaman
Oukamii Nitefang <Legion of Ka>
21 Iksar Monk
and
Nitefang <Legion of Ka>
15 Iksar Shaman
4 posts
"You will be Kos in Paniel and Erudin, but after spending a LONG time killing Kobalds in the Warrens I was able to get up to Ally with both of those cities.
"
Any hints as to how LONG we're talkin' about?
Excellent post!
You are my god!
Hehe.
Burynaibane.
"
Any hints as to how LONG we're talkin' about?
Excellent post!
You are my god!
Hehe.
Burynaibane.
Anonymous
ok i am stuck
wanting to make a new char and dont really know what to make
I figure a sk since i am pretty good with magic and i like the evil aspect, now the problem , do i make a troll or a iksar, i like the regen of both, and i hear iksar are better at magic, but trolls have higher sta and str , any suggestion to break my tie.
thanks
wanting to make a new char and dont really know what to make
I figure a sk since i am pretty good with magic and i like the evil aspect, now the problem , do i make a troll or a iksar, i like the regen of both, and i hear iksar are better at magic, but trolls have higher sta and str , any suggestion to break my tie.
thanks
Hey.
Really, the difference in race for shadow knights of different races is the Tank vs. Caster aspect of the character. (I say this, based upon the advice of other shadow knights, rather than my own experience.)
In short, trolls are dumb. Not just a little dumb, but so dumb that when you see a troll away from it's home city it's almost certainly lost and unable to find it's way back. It's not really their fault. They're just animals really.
A trollish shadow knight is really just a slab of regenerating meat with a sword. In general, they're actually less use than a slab of meat, 'cos they smell and they resist cooking, when the group is hungry. (No major issue, since trolls don't taste particularly good anyway! (The Iksar word for enemy is 'food'. This describes the singlemindedness of the Iksar. A thing is a tool, a mate, an ally, or food. The exception to this are trolls. The Iksar word for a troll is the same word that is used to describe a rock that is encrusted with guano.))
At the other end of the spectrum, are dark elf shadow knights, who are far more fragile that ogres and trolls. Dark elves are therefore far more spell dependent upon spells.
Iksar fall somewhere in between. Depending on how you choose to spend your bonus points you can choose to lean towards either melee, or casting to some degree.
Anyhow...
The short version of this is, 'how heavilly do ya wanna lean on melee?' If ya wanna be a warrior with a few cantrips, be a troll. If ya wanna be a lesser warrior, witht he aid of more tangible majicks, be an Iksar. Or something like that.
Hope this helps a little.
AlAaraaf.
"Death is coming..."
Really, the difference in race for shadow knights of different races is the Tank vs. Caster aspect of the character. (I say this, based upon the advice of other shadow knights, rather than my own experience.)
In short, trolls are dumb. Not just a little dumb, but so dumb that when you see a troll away from it's home city it's almost certainly lost and unable to find it's way back. It's not really their fault. They're just animals really.
A trollish shadow knight is really just a slab of regenerating meat with a sword. In general, they're actually less use than a slab of meat, 'cos they smell and they resist cooking, when the group is hungry. (No major issue, since trolls don't taste particularly good anyway! (The Iksar word for enemy is 'food'. This describes the singlemindedness of the Iksar. A thing is a tool, a mate, an ally, or food. The exception to this are trolls. The Iksar word for a troll is the same word that is used to describe a rock that is encrusted with guano.))
At the other end of the spectrum, are dark elf shadow knights, who are far more fragile that ogres and trolls. Dark elves are therefore far more spell dependent upon spells.
Iksar fall somewhere in between. Depending on how you choose to spend your bonus points you can choose to lean towards either melee, or casting to some degree.
Anyhow...
The short version of this is, 'how heavilly do ya wanna lean on melee?' If ya wanna be a warrior with a few cantrips, be a troll. If ya wanna be a lesser warrior, witht he aid of more tangible majicks, be an Iksar. Or something like that.
Hope this helps a little.
AlAaraaf.
"Death is coming..."
For a Non Iksar AlAaraaf (afterall, what Iksar would have such a name) We notice you have an excellent command of our tongue. Perhaps you are not mere food afterall.
*Growl*
A non Iksar???
How dare you!!!
Go [link=everquest.allakhazam.com/db/userinfo.html?char=67983]here[/link] and look at me. And then, start compiling a suitably grovelling apology!
Non-Iksar!
If you don't start behaving small broodling, you're gonna end up as my pet!
/em is going to think about suitable punishments for this insult...
AlAaraaf.
"Death is coming..."
A non Iksar???
How dare you!!!
Go [link=everquest.allakhazam.com/db/userinfo.html?char=67983]here[/link] and look at me. And then, start compiling a suitably grovelling apology!
Non-Iksar!
If you don't start behaving small broodling, you're gonna end up as my pet!
/em is going to think about suitable punishments for this insult...
AlAaraaf.
"Death is coming..."
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/ooc ON
alaaraaf, i am pretty sure that the line u used for the iksar word is from one of the Terry pratchett books or something of that ilke, becasue it sounds VEEEERY familiar :)
/ooc OFF
alaaraaf, i am pretty sure that the line u used for the iksar word is from one of the Terry pratchett books or something of that ilke, becasue it sounds VEEEERY familiar :)
/ooc OFF
Grovel? To you? Heh, though you may be a true Iksar (We suspect an enchanter from one of those hated light races, but We've not yet been able to confirm this). Perhaps you would care to go here:
https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/userinfo.html?char=168177 and then see if YOU wish to grovel.
Tremble!
https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/userinfo.html?char=168177 and then see if YOU wish to grovel.
Tremble!
8 posts
::Laughs:: What a funny name for a supposed member of our race! I think that you are a Froglok! Ha! How is that for an insult! Your mother is a Froglok! You mate with Frogloks! Haha, Frogloks are delicious, and I am hungry!
~Xasshaaz, the TRUE Iksar
~Xasshaaz, the TRUE Iksar
Scholar
32 posts
Mmmmmm Froglok...
Zuthe
Iksar Necromancer of way too low of a season to mention.
Zuthe
Iksar Necromancer of way too low of a season to mention.
The choice is ultimately yours. I prefer Iksar to Trolls. One, I think they look cooler. Two, Since they lifted the XP penalty, they level similar to the other races. Granted Trolls have better Sta and Str, but Iksar get a higher Int, which is important for SK's. The strength problem can easily be overcome with items, or by putting a large majority of your initial points there. I haven't noticed an extreme need for stamina, so I'd through that out all together. As for the Faction thing. They are evil, probably more so than any other race. If your really worried about it, faction is easy to fix. I am currently able to walk into Freeport with out hassel. The dwarves on Velious don't seem to mind me either. Trolls are also Kos in some places, so your not totally safe there either. I hope this helps you in your decision.
We are not evil, merely practical.
/shrug
/shrug
Anonymous
I think that Iksars make pretty darn good Shadow Knights, but I've never played a troll either. I like Iksars myslef because it seems almost impossible to get lost in Kunark, but then agian we're KOS to every race, but our own. the choice is up to you.
22 posts
For a first character, Iksar/Troll Shadowknight is horrible. Iksar/Troll Shadowknights have the biggest xp penalty in the game. i suggest for SK to be Dark Elf (no xp penalties and hide ability) or Ogre (no stun from front, xp penalty is less than Troll or Iksar, extremely good melee stats). Also, Iksar cant do the Darkfordge armor quests since they are platemail armors
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