Lord Ykesha
An ancient and powerful troll warlord who led the military campaign that retook Grobb from the Frogloks of Gukta, reclaiming it as the troll homeland.
Overview
Drawn from The Time has Come — in-game book.EQ1Primary · official · best available source
Neriak Signal:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 ~ The Time has Come ~
As many of you now know, a new leader of Clan Grobb has emerged. His name is Warlord Ykesha. This is indeed the legendary Troll warlord. His return to the living and his unification of his people has opened up new opportunities for the Teir'Dal. Dragoon have organized an army of Trolls under the leadership of Warlord Ykesha and have directed them out of Nektulos to surround their enemies.
The sight was beautiful. There were so many troops marching in unison. The look of fear running across faces as they understood what they were seeing was priceless. It made me proud to be a Teir'Dal," said Qui as Darktouch, who was walking through the Commonlands when the army first showed itself to the world.
They first army went marching through the Commonlands towards Kithikor Forest. While the other turned south and headed for the Deserts of Ro. With the sound of thunder the mass of Trolls make with every step, the world is bound to know what is going on now. Too bad it is too late to do anything to stop it."
Qui as' perception seems to be the norm around Neriak. With the Dragoon assisting the Trolls there is little chance that the Frogloks of Gukta will be able to stop them.
We were able to catch up with General Tyrze to ask him of these events:
Overview
Drawn from The Shadow Odyssey – Finale Script — npc dialogue.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
Bayle and his companions You say, “Hail, Professor Fondfate”
Professor Fondfate says to you, “I can hear them! Can you hear them?”
You say to Professor Fondfate, “Hear what?”
Professor Fondfate says to you, “Why, the drums of war of course! Ykesha is marching on Brokenskull Rock! We’ve done it!”
You say to Professor Fondfate, “What now?!”
Professor Fondfate says to you, “Join in the fray! Further ensure Ykeshan victory by taking down groups of Brokenskull defenders from around the swamp and down by the Shanty and Brokenskull Rock!”
Official Lore
15Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
Army Goes to Grobb!
Foreign Quarterly:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 ~ Army Goes to Grobb! ~ Very good day. Da Troll army goes to Grobb to take back home! Me have to stay here and write dis stoopid paper. Me not happy. But many cousins and sister go to war. Dey go to smash dem froggies. Dey have to train long time for da "military precision" dat da Warlord want.
Read the full sourceNew Clan Grobb Leader!
Foreign Quarterly:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 6 ~ New Clan Grobb Leader! ~ We finally get battle for leader. More better, da leader is da Ykesha! Da Warlord Ykesha from pazt come back to help Clan! All Trolls happy now. All Trolls know dat the elfs not control us no more. Da battle was goodest! Dey all come ta try to be leader of Clan.
Read the full sourceReport of the Wild 7: The Fall of Gukta
From the tan pages of an ancient brass-hinged leatherbound tome titled "History of Norrath Volume 29"* Pillars of black smoke poured into the air as the camps and dwellings of the Frogloks burned. A river of bodies flowed from the bloodsoaked Commonlands to the doors of Gukta. Thousands of bodies baked under the hot sun in the lands of Rathe Mountains.
Read the full sourceYkesha on the Warpath
Halas Gazette:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 ~ Ykesha on the Warpath ~ The fearsome children of Cazic-Thule, along with the cursed elves of Innoruuk, are on the warpath. Rumored to be lead by the resurrected Troll warlord Ykesha, the army was spotted leaving the forests of Nektulos a few days ago.
Read the full sourceAid from the Least Expected
The Royal Herald:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 8 ~ Aid from the Least Expected ~ We have just received word that the Northmen decided to send aid to the Guktan Frogloks. They attempted to make their way through the ranks of the massive Troll and Dark Elven army. The battle raged ferociously until the leader of the Troll army appeared.
Read the full sourceHope Fails
Halas Gazette:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 9 - Special Edition ~ Hope Fails ~ The armies of fear have overtaken the defenders of Gukta. In a battle that lasted for more than a day, the swamp water of Innothule filled red with blood and Grobb is now home to the Trolls once again. The allied forces lay dead.
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Halas Stands Against Fear
Halas Gazette:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 8 ~ Halas Stands Against Fear ~ Our troops pierced through the potent fear created by the Troll army, but were defeated on the field of battle. Only a few of our brave warriors managed to evade death under the axe of Ykesha's army. An eyewitness report of the battle is as follows:
Read the full sourceVictory is Complete
Neriak Signal:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 9 - Special Edition ~ Victory is Complete ~ After a long and time-consuming battle, we have great news to report. The Frogloks have fallen at the hands of the Trolls of Clan Ykesha. The remaining Frogloks have either been captured or scattered throughout the lands.
Read the full sourceGrobb is Retaken
Paineel Register:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 9 - Special Edition ~ Grobb is Retaken ~ It appears as though all the fuss is over now. As expected, the brute force of Clan Ykesha and their allies have destroyed Gukta and raised up the city of Grobb once again. In sheer panic the remaining Frogloks have fled to the Rathe Mountains.
Read the full sourceLegacy of Guk
Legacy of Guk or What History Remains Kruuk Glugop Our people are a strong people. With Mithaniel Marr behind us, we have endured many catastrophes in our history, and have always managed to come back stronger than before. Recently, we were able to rise against the vile trolls, and took the city for our own, as Gukta, the Outpost of Marr.
Read the full sourceOggok Has New Neighborz!
Da Oggok Nooz:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 9 ~ Oggok Has New Neighborz! ~ Ykesha and da Trollz beat up da Frogz real gud. Trollz have reklaimed da city of Grobb and is again neighborz wit da Ogres. Da swamp is once again free of da stupid Frogz! Not long after da battle, Ykesha, da Grozmok, sent a messenger wit' an ofishal message to be posted in…
Read the full sourceTrollz and Dark Elfs March To Grobb
Da Oggok Nooz:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 ~ Trollz and Dark Elfs March To Grobb ~ As many Ogres already knowz, Ykesha and da Trollz has left Neriak through Nektulos on da way to Innothule Swamp. All that stood in da path of da Trollz got out of da way or suffered a painful deth.
Read the full sourceThe Valorous Tragedy of the Frogloks of Guk
The Valorous Tragedy of the Frogloks of Guk or The Abridged Recordings Of Hopton Braveheart City Guard to Upper Guk And they march us to our fates, Though their iron shod gates. Mithaniel be praised! Though I am tired my spirit is cheered by the benevolence of Marr, he who gave us the strength to defeat the Rallosian assault on Guk.
Read the full sourceA Pirate’s Tale
A Priate’s Tale This be a tale of the mighty Gunthak in his latter years. Gunthak’s life were a long and prosperous one. Though born a lowly land lubbin’ troll, he were shanghaied and brought on aboard the ship of the fearsome ratonga pirate, Seelie Lixx.
Read the full sourceThe Shadow Odyssey – Finale Script
Bayle and his companions You say, “Hail, Professor Fondfate” Professor Fondfate says to you, “I can hear them! Can you hear them?” You say to Professor Fondfate, “Hear what?” Professor Fondfate says to you, “Why, the drums of war of course! Ykesha is marching on Brokenskull Rock! We’ve done it!” You say to Professor Fondfate, “What now?!”
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