Cabilis
The Iksar capital on Kunark, raised on the ruins of the old Sebilisian empire.
Overview
Drawn from On the Town of: Cabilis — official article.EQ1Primary · official
Cabilis, or New Sebilis, is the birthplace of the new iksar Empire. While many of their brothers and sisters still huddle together in smaller camps and settlements across Kunark, Cabilis is where the iksar are attempting to reclaim some of their former glory. Originally, the iksar wanted to reclaim and rebuild their ancient capital of Sebilis. However, the Poison Dragon, Trakanon, put a swift end to those plans with his continued hatred for the whole of the iksar race.
The town of Cabilis had fallen during the slave revolts, and had subsequently sunken into the moors northeast of the Lake of Ill Omen. It is here that the iksar have been able to build a defense against their many enemies and are rebuilding a city befitting the millennia-old history of their people.
Built on the moors, Cabilis’ bodies of water are plentiful. Parts of the city are actually connected by canals rather than streets. Many areas of the city have been built upon the ruins of a mid-sized city of the iksar Empire that had previously fallen into the moors, and the difference in the two eras can be noted in the combination of the two architectural styles and inconsistencies in materials. Most notable of this meeting of old and new iksar era is The Gauntlet. This acting arena for the city is framed in statues of unrivaled expression of the Empire of Old. Many of these statues have fallen subject to the damage of the moors that reside beneath their great stone bases, but the awe inspiring depiction of the iksar heroes and generals in their timeless stoic command remains unobstructed.
Large portions of the city remain under construction and many buildings and shops are nothing more than tents and hovels. The city is surrounded by a sturdy stone wall on all sides. It is this wall that has enabled the iksar to make as much progress with Cabilis as they have. The city is ruled under the iron fist of Emperor Vekin, who resides in a palace located in the center of town. Many froglok slaves continue construction there at a constant pace. The palace complex also has a large structure that serves as prison, torture chamber, barracks for the city guard, and pit where froglok slaves are locked up when each shift is exhausted.
Eastern Cabilis
The eastern portion of the city is the cultural center of the town and it holds the great majority of the iksar community and acts as the cultural and military epicenter of this former Empire. The iksar are a race of lizardmen that are extremely xenophobic to outsiders. The only outsiders allowed within the city are those that have proved themselves to be allies of the iksar. In East Cabilis there are a wide variety of shops and guild training available for those that can travel in the city safely. The city itself is a deathtrap for those not allied with the various sects of the iksar. It is to be avoided at all costs. For those that are allied with the iksar there are a wide variety of guild trainers, shops, and a bank available.
Overview
Drawn from Dag the Blasphemer — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
Dag the Blasphemer Author Unknown
Long ago in the time of Emperor Ganak, Scholar Dag served and studied with the great Master Atrebe Sathir, first-hatched son of Rile Sathir.
After the unfortunate demise of Atrebe, Scholar Dag begin his study of the forbidden circles, Wizardry, Enchantment and Magic. He soon began to specialize in the ways of Wizardry, in contravention of the Laws of Kotiz.
Scholar Dag kept his studies to himself. Most of his studies were held in private, only his Sarnak slave named Kly was allowed to assist in his blasphemous studies.
Hearing of Dag’s skills, Kurn Machta, the Dread Torturer and trusted general of Rile Sathir, secretly commissioned Dag to create a magical dagger for his personal use.
Dag traveled to Kurn’s outpost to begin his work. His slave Kly and some sarnak slaves answering to him followed, pulling behind them a special forge which belonged to Haggle Baron Dalnir.
Maps
2From the EverQuest Atlas: The Maps of Myrist (SOE, 2002).
Official Lore
22Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
The Maps of Myrist: Eastern
Cabilis, or New Sebilis, is the birthplace of the new Iksar Empire. While many of their brothers and sisters still huddle together in smaller camps and settlements across Kunark, Cabilis is where the Iksar are attempting to reclaim some of their former glory. Originally, the Iksar had wanted to reclaim and rebuild their ancient capital of Sebilis.
Read the full sourceThe Maps of Myrist: Western
Like the eastern half of the city, the western wing of Cabilis is young in its foundation. Much of its architecture is shared with the remnants of older structures that have fallen into the unforgiving arms of the moors that this city resides upon.
Read the full sourceCABSHADINTRO
The Age of Rebirth has been reached. You are hereby summoned to Cabilis and the spired towers of the Temple of Terror. Under the watchful eye of the Lords of Pain shall you become a shadowknight of the Crusaders of Greenmist, should you survive. Bring this summons to me and receive your orders. Arch Duke Xog Crusaders of Greenmist
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By Order of Emperor Vekin You are hereby ordered to report to Fortress Talishan for training and discipline in the art of the warrior. Should you survive you will join the ranks of the Legion of Cabilis. Report to the fortress and give this summons to Drill Master Vygan. Failure to do so is a federal offense and punishable by impalement.
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Cabilis Examiner:: }----------------------------} Volume 8, No. 1 ~Wayfarers to Build Ship~ Wayfarers Brotherhood leader, Morden Rasp, has claimed the northwestern edge of Antonica as his shipyard. He has named the area, Nedaria's Landing, after one of his leaders and close friends, reports say. Sources say that the area is still being surveyed and that Rasp…
Read the full sourceBrotherhood Leader Ill
Cabilis Examiner:: }-------------------------} Volume 8, No. 5 ~Brotherhood Leader Ill~ Rumors about the failing health of one of the Wayfarers Brotherhood leaders, Nedaria Debeian, have drifted from the Abysmal Sea to the rest of Norrath. Those who claim to have seen Nedaria in recent days suggest that she is near death.
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Wayfarers Discover Taelosia
Cabilis Examiner:: }----------------------------} Volume 8, No. 3 ~Wayfarers Discover Taelosia~ The Wayfarers Brotherhood took the great ship, the Queen of Thorns, across the Abysmal Sea and found a continent surrounded by turbulent storms. Using the strange new stones, the ship now rests protected off the shores.
Read the full sourceThe Attacks Continue
Cabilis Examiner:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 4 ~The Attacks Continue~ The attacks on the Human city of Freeport continue. The Dark Elf encampment continues to press their attack on the Humans. It was thought they would have let up or backed off by now, but they continue their random attacks.
Read the full sourceDark Elves Attack
Cabilis Examiner:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 3 ~Dark Elves Attack~ Rumors of a Dark Elf uprising have been proven to be truth. An encampment of Dark Elves has taken station outside the Freeport city gates. Frequent attacks have been reported by the weak Humans. This might be the chance we need to regain our territory," said the warrior guild mast…
Read the full sourceHuman Head on Display in Shaman Guild
Cabilis Examiner:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 1 ~Human Head on Display in Shaman Guild~ Despite repeated warnings, the Human enchanter, Neppr Failmez, entered the city yet again. He almost made it to the catacombs when his spell of invisibility failed to hide him from the sentries.
Read the full sourceWayfarers Find Grozmok Stone
Cabilis Examiner:: }----------------------------} Volume 8, No. 2 ~Wayfarers Find Grozmok Stone~ The Wayfarers Brotherhood has located the Grozmok Stone. Calliav Giniuar, a magician becoming known for his strange visions, is now studying the stone. Our friend, Calliav, is researching the Grozmok Stone and believes it has some kind of magic that may impact our…
Read the full sourceDeath Defying Mission
Cabilis Examiner:: }-------------------------} Volume 8, No. 4 ~Death Defying Mission~ An anonymous source has revealed that Wayfarers Brotherhood leaders Morden Rasp and Tondal Di'Xevar are on a mission to reach the highest temples of Taelosia. All me know is dat dey gots on da little boat and sailed off to da Natimbi place.
Read the full sourceHigh Elves Ask Too Many Questions
Cabilis Examiner:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 2 ~High Elves Ask Too Many Questions~ Reports coming from the Plane of Knowledge tell of a high elf loitering around our half of the Plane of Knowledge. This high elf has been asking for help to perform a ritual. He has been asked to leave by many guards.
Read the full sourceFiriona Vie Missing Again!
Cabilis Examiner:: }-------------------------} Volume 8 No. 6 ~Firiona Vie Missing Again!~ Firiona Vie, the vile high elf of some renown, has gone missing, again. She was said to be secured away in the castle of her "noble" father, King Tearis Thex, before being found to be missing. I hope the iksar kidnapped her again. If I find her, I will hold her for rans…
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Cabilis Examiner:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 The ground rumbled as the Trolls marched out of Nektulos Forest. Working as a well disciplined fighting force, the Trolls and Dark Elves emerged from Nektulos Forest in organized ranks. Half of the force went north, the other south east into the desert lands of Ro.
Read the full sourceTroll Civil War Breaks Out!
Cabilis Examiner:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 6 ~Troll Civil War Breaks Out!~ It finally happened," a Human was reported to say. "The Trolls, leaderless since Clan Grobb's leader was assassinated, have gone into a civil war. Several Troll fights have recently broken out, but nothing big until now."
Read the full sourceSoft Skins March from North
Cabilis Examiner:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 8 ~Soft Skins March from North~ The Barbarian army marched out of Halas this morning. Scouts watching the Troll camp in the Rathe Mountains heard the Barbarians approach. With these advanced warnings the Trolls were able to fight off the Barbarians.
Read the full sourceThe Fall of Gukta
Cabilis Examiner:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 9 ~The Fall of Gukta~ The fall of Gukta brings the rise of Grobb. The war is over. . . for now. The Trolls have won the battle of Grobb. The tension felt across Norrath seems to be lessened a little as the war is finally over. The Trolls are settling into their new home as are the Frogloks.
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Cabilis Examiner:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 5 Orcs go to War! With the recent activity on Antonica, the Elves have started to create their own army. It is suspected that the rise in activity on Faydwer has sparked the tension between the Orcs and the Elves.
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By the will of the Hierophants of Cabilis, you are hereby summoned to the spired crimson towers of the Temple of Terror. You have reached the age of rebirth and it is time for you to begin your teachings of the ancients and learn the ways of the shaman. You shall offer this summons to Prime Hierophant Vek and be welcomed. We await your arrival.
Read the full sourceRokNilok
The Crusades of 1312 This was the time of the scattered and defeated Iksar empire. The great dragon, Trakanon and his allies of scale had left the empire in rubble and our people were divided yet again. The once grand city of Sebilis was claimed by the one who decimated it. The remaining Iksar were scattered among the outlands of Kunark.
Read the full sourceThe Swifttail Caste
The Swifttail Caste Fists and Tails of Cabilis It was at the dawning of the Sebilisian Empire that the art of fist and tail was forged. In the beginning the pugilists of the great tribes were nothing more than warriors without weapons. Soon we would be forged into weapons. Grandmaster Tynn was the father of our disciplines.
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