The Tunarian / Elddar elves
The original elves Tunare created, who dwelt in the Elddar Forest of Antonica (the elven empire later centered on Takish-Hiz). The whole of Antonica was once under their influence; the high elves migrated to Faydwer after the Elddar Forest died.
Overview
Drawn from A Recent History of the Tunarians — in-game book.EQ1Primary · mirrored · best available source
The past 500 years have been that of turmoil. Our people, the Koada’Dal, have had to endure atrocities that we would not even wish upon our enemies.
Beginning with the fall of Felwithe and the murder of King Thex, the inhabitants of the city were forced to flee into the mountains to survive. The casualties from the war were great, and the number of paladins were low. A plan was to be formed, the home that Tunare gave to her people was to be retaken.
In the mountains above the city the remaining paladins, priests and mages gathered. They were to all at once draw upon the divine power of Tunare and expel the forces of Innoruuk that had seized control of the city.
The siege of the city caused great destruction, even the mountain canyon that the city had been built in had taken damage. Besides the remaining Koada’Dal there were no living things left in the canyon. The agents of Innoruuk had during the final battle burned the trees, the grass and all of the other vegetation. Even the great tree was on the verge of death.
From the mountains came a wary ally. The Myntr, a tribe of satyr from the plane of Growth came to tend to the tree. It was sacred to them, and to their Mother Tunare. They were unwilling at first to assist the Koada’Dal in rebuilding the city, and for a while left to the mountains above. They left with the tree the tenders. Beings of nature that would take care of the great tree.
During the excavation and rebuilding of the city, historians found books that read of a time ages past. Where the elves lived in the Elddar Forest, and closer to Tunare. The whole of what was Antonica and now the shattered lands used to be under the control and influence of the elves.
These elves were different than the elves that the Koada’Dal saw in their own race. They then noticed how the wood elf and half elf had become perversions of Tunare’s perfect elf. They looked upon their darker kin knowing their creation was a work of Innoruuk, they were no longer able to acknowledge that they had once been elf. These historians convinced the council that there should be a purification, and a recreation of the perfect elf.
Overview
Drawn from Coming to Kunark — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
Coming to Kunark A History of the Cae'Dal by Merith Iliqirelle, humble scribe and linguist The First Exodus
Long, long ago, there was a huge elven society living within the Elddar Forest on the continent of Antonica. It was a magical, life-giving forest. They cared for it, and it cared for them. That is, until the land began to scorch and the woodlands began to wither and die. In time, the elves were forced to migrate in order to survive.
They left Antonica in search of forests in lands unnamed. One such group of Elddar elves, led by Valinor Tah'Re, found a lush woodland in a faraway land where they established a colony, by the name of Khalee'Sri. They met the challenges of living in a new land, and the new threats it contained, unflichingly. Khalee'Sri grew strong.
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Official Lore
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Coming to Kunark
Coming to Kunark A History of the Cae'Dal by Merith Iliqirelle, humble scribe and linguist The First Exodus Long, long ago, there was a huge elven society living within the Elddar Forest on the continent of Antonica. It was a magical, life-giving forest. They cared for it, and it cared for them.
Read the full sourceInto the Depths of: The Desert of Ro
Overview of the Desert of Ro The Desert of Ro is a vast and deadly desert that is surrounded by the city of Freeport, Innothule Swamp, the Commonlands, and the Timorous Deep Ocean. A variety of creatures inhabit the desert and the oasis within making it a thrilling place for travelers to adventure. Background Lore Northern Ro
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Lethar and Dyn'leth - Blood of Betrayal Vol. I Notation: A one-of-a-kind Elddar moonlocket was given to me, Librarian Hemfar, in order to interpret its past. It is a rather complicated item that holds much history about a mother, father, and son and a betrayal that is difficult to comprehend.
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First Sisters of the Blackfeather Harpies Vol. I Eletyl, Ashrana, Mestle and Gayatri, sisters and noble Elddar elves of the House of Isaralune, were often spoiled and became bored with the city life offered them in Takish-Hiz.
Read the full sourceThe stolen king and queen of Takish’Hiz
Ruanya Windleaf looks over a strange piece of blue ore and hides it when she sees you approach. ‘Hail Krozman. These are certainly interesting times. We are seeing all sorts of new things these days. I do need to tell you what happened in Takish-Hiz that led to the demise of many of my elven ancestors.
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First Sisters of the Blackfeather Harpies Vol. II In the distance, the four spoiled and hungry Elddar sisters traveling in Goru'kar Mesa smelled roasting meat. The unmistakable savory smell. They all cast their spells of invisibility and left their shelter, following their noses.
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TSSArtifactBook33B
Lethar and Dyn'leth - Blood of Betrayal Vol. II The moonlocket reveals another vision of Dyn'leth before and during his mother's passing. In his adolescent years, Dyn'leth changed in a matter of moments. A single day.
Read the full sourceSatyrs and the Elddar
Satyrs and the Elddar Soon after Tunare set her elves upon Norrath in the Elddar forest, life sprang up around them. New plants and creatures emerged and those that had existed for thousands of years on Norrath began to make themselves known to the elves. One of those creatures that came to live among the elves was the satyr.
Read the full sourceSecrets of Faydwer – Unfolding the Lore: Part 7 - 10/04/07
Secrets of Faydwer – Unfolding the Lore: Part 7 Hills of Shade The Elddar elves fled Tunaria, the land now known as Antonica, to escape the destruction that Solusek Ro wrought upon their land. They found their way east, to Faydwer. Over time on the new continent, the Elddar branched off into two distinct tribes: the Koada'dal and the Fier'dal.
Read the full sourcePreservationist's Call to Arms
Preservationist's Call to Arms To all of the citizens of Takish-Hiz, I implore you to find the strength of mind and spirit to put an end to the interference of rebuilding and protecting our fair city. The Jeweled Guard is organizing defensive strategies against the invaders and we ought to all gather and create weapons to assist them.
Read the full sourceUnala the Avenger's Scribbled Proposal
Unala the Avenger's Scribbled Proposal Intruders have found their way into our fair city and are interrupting our charge. We cannot rebuild the city and try to save it with these interruptions. I am asking that a small complement of geomancers be allowed to create a strategy to end these disturbances.
Read the full sourceMaster Jeweled Guard's Orders
Master Jeweled Guard's Orders Prepare for war my fine knights. We cannot ignore the invasion of our city that has come to pass. The Royal attendants have given us final approval to mount a defensive attack on any creature who dares to threaten the existence of Takish-Hiz, the city we have sworn to protect.
Read the full sourceTweyne the Sandcaller's Report
Tweyne the Sandcaller's Report It has taken many weeks, but I was able to focus the tides of the sands to summon a very impressive specimen that will do well to guard the city from the intruders. Gathering the sands from dark corners of the city and bringing them together into this Quintessence of sand has been a rewarding, but exhausting task.
Read the full sourceFlowkeeper's Note to the Geomantic Compact
Flowkeeper's Note to the Geomantic Compact We must collect our minds and wisdom to renew our magic. Great foes have dared to set foot within our city and they must be pushed out. Find it in yourselves to renew your geomancy and arcane abilities. While we must continue to rebuild, we must also continue to protect our home. We must be creative in our approach!
Read the full sourceKamoj the Protector's Torn Journal Page
Kamoj the Protector's Torn Journal Page Unala has given me orders to create and maintain a most powerful guardian of our city. It will be my occupation to ensure that our summoned creation resists any attempts by the intruders to dismiss it. I expect I will be complete in a number of days. It has been many years since I was asked to research a new magic.
Read the full source1001 Tales of Maj’Dul – The Tale of Mal’Ahkt
1001 Tales of Maj’Dul – by Odyllus, the Oracle of Lifire. The pages look blank. There is a line with an ‘x’ beside it. Once upon a time there was a trotter named PlayerName the great. The trotter came across a book, a mysterious book empty of tales, but filled with potential wonders. There was no title to the book, but it pleaded for one.
Read the full sourceLedanne the Rejuvenator's Diary Page
Ledanne the Rejuvenator's Diary Page I will need to use my deep knowledge of geomancy to bring long life to the creature that Kamoj, Unala, and I have brought into the city. He is a beast of beauty, that is certain. It has been many years since we have been given renewed cause to double our efforts to protect and guard Takish-Hiz.
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