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    The Gulf of Gunthak is the only port on Broken Skull Rock. Every other place where the island meets the water is steep, rocky and exposed to the rough weather. That does not mean Gunthak is an entirely safe harbor, as the shore of the gulf is barren and rocky, and the cliffs beyond the bay are holed with caves. Most of these caves are shallow, but a few of them lead deep into the cliff and open into a rather expansive cavern system.

    This is the gateway to the lair of the Broken Skull Clan. It serves as the home for the newly recruited clan members and temporary housing for anyone that the clan trusts just enough not to kill outright. Anyone wishing to learn about this fierce group of Trolls should start here and, if they are lucky, find the passages into the deeper parts of Broken Skull Rock. Rumors have reached many adventurers that they may find welcome, or at least a safe landing, near the abandoned lighthouse.




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    Dulak's Harbor lies in a vast cavern beneath the rocky island. The troll marauders have built their dark, rough town along the calm shores of the harbor. Using whatever they have at hand, the inhabitants are constantly rebuilding and adding to this city. An eerie feeling surrounds the city; a malevolent undercurrent beyond just the unpleasant nature of the creatures living there.

    Most of the expected amenities are available here, if you're a member of Clan Broken Skull. Taverns, crew quarters, stores, docks, and shipyards fill the city. Rails can be seen in parts of the city, and following them one way could lead an adventurer to the refinery and the nearby smiths. Luggalds guard the temple, the most unusual and unpleasant building in town. Anyone foolish enough to get close to the temple is engulfed by the palpable fear and hate that seep from within.




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    Deep inside Broken Skull Rock are the Torgiran Mines, where downtrodden slaves delve into the ore-rich depths of the island. The ore is moved by rail out to Dulak's Harbor, processed in the refinery, and used to create ship's fittings and primitive weapons. The mines themselves occasionally dip below sea level, sometimes even uncovering lava pools. The Luggald have erected shrines and etched mystic runes in the mines, which seem to prevent them from flooding.




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    Hidden in the bowels of Broken Skull Rock lies the Crypt of Nadox. The tomb of the ancient Troll shaman Nadox is hidden within these caverns bearing his name. Filled with various shrines and temples to honor the god of the Broken Skull Clan, the crypt is a dangerous place to any who venture there. Only the most powerful of the clan are allowed into the crypt, and they guard the area with fierce devotion.




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    It is rumored that there is a hidden lagoon in the Crypt of Nadox where the leader of the clan keeps his ship. Of course they also say that the ship is filled with ill-gotten booty that the various troll pirate captains have gathered up over the ages. The name of this legendary ship is well known by those that sail the seas, and can be heard on the lips of members of the Broken Skull Marauders. Most sailors understand that such a ship is probably merely a rumor, invented over a foamy mug of ale in a dockside tavern.
    Screenshots aren't there, but if your browser allows go here:

    http://everquest.station.sony.com/legacy/brokenskullrock.jsp

    Looks fun fun fun

  • #2
    Lets see.... Troll, Troll, Troll, Troll....


    Nice to see verant catering to all their players.

    :/


    The graphics look nice. Looks like the Trolls finally get their new home.


    -Lilosh
    Venerable Noishpa Taltos , Planar Druid, Educated Halfling, and GM Baker.
    President and Founder of the Loudmouthed Sarcastic Halflings Society
    Also, Smalltim

    So take the fact of having a dirty mind as proof that you are world-savvy; it's not a flaw, it's an asset, if nothing else, it's a defense - Sanna

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    • #3
      Was wondering about that...

      Does this mean froggies are being added, but there is no new froggy content?

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      • #4
        They've been saying since the announcement that the new zones would be 35-60 oriented, so new zones for froggies was very unlikely. But I would expect that they will add froggy content - especially froggie newbie armor quests, maybe froggie cultural smithing (guessing it will be smithing instead of tailoring since 3 or 5 classes are plate wearing, 1 ring wearing, and 1 silk wearing), and hopefully some general quests relating to the froggy-troll conflict. Each city has a number of quests associated with it and Gukta will likely have its own.

        I am trying to guess what ingredients froggy smithing may use - guessing it will be a new metal from the Torgiran Mines and a temper that could be anything with a Marr association - marr cherries, bag of sea salt (hmm, marschino cherry temper.) Now personally I think froggy skin is too sensitive to be in contact with metals, so maybe it will be ceramic armor.
        Distracted Druid Storm Warden of JinXed on Vazaelle

        (see that Moderator tag - well that is for the Vazaelle marketplace, my posts and opinions should not be considered as anything but my own and not reflect poorly on the folks doing all the hard stuff here. )

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Froni Thunderpaws
          But I would expect that they will add froggy content - especially froggie newbie armor quests, maybe froggie cultural smithing (guessing it will be smithing instead of tailoring since 3 or 5 classes are plate wearing, 1 ring wearing, and 1 silk wearing), and hopefully some general quests relating to the froggy-troll conflict. Each city has a number of quests associated with it and Gukta will likely have its own.

          I am trying to guess what ingredients froggy smithing may use - guessing it will be a new metal from the Torgiran Mines and a temper that could be anything with a Marr association - marr cherries, bag of sea salt (hmm, marschino cherry temper.) Now personally I think froggy skin is too sensitive to be in contact with metals, so maybe it will be ceramic armor.
          This little description about Torgiran Mines leads me to believe that the above would be true...

          Deep inside Broken Skull Rock are the Torgiran Mines, where downtrodden slaves delve into the ore-rich depths of the island. The ore is moved by rail out to Dulak's Harbor, processed in the refinery, and used to create ship's fittings and primitive weapons.
          Of course, it might just be there to add a nice description of the place, heh
          Shakoboy, Level 61 Luminary of The Nameless server

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          • #6
            This is not likley the full list of zones. I am sure i have seen other zone names in the downloads.StonebruntB being one of them.
            Greym Greymantle, Windcaller of Tunare
            GM Fletcher + Smith The Rathe "Rangers don't get lost they explore"

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            • #7
              Well, I'm not going to go off on a tangent or anything, but the Froglok race was really just a gimmick to sell the "extension." They just fit them in the game as best they could without disturbing stuff very much.

              Those screenshots are very, very impressive though. I've been longing to play a Pirate based RPG for a while. I loved Monkey Island.

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              • #8
                Ahhh, I see I was not the only one who noticed the mines and new type of ore.

                Both of the following were "New Ore" as well, at one time:
                Velium
                Acrylia.


                :-)


                -Lilosh
                Venerable Noishpa Taltos , Planar Druid, Educated Halfling, and GM Baker.
                President and Founder of the Loudmouthed Sarcastic Halflings Society
                Also, Smalltim

                So take the fact of having a dirty mind as proof that you are world-savvy; it's not a flaw, it's an asset, if nothing else, it's a defense - Sanna

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                • #9
                  I was right, I WAS RIGHT! Broken Skull is one of the new zones, or all the new zones it seams...
                  Now a few questions, who is THIS guy, he looks like Darth Vador's father.

                  Then I want to know what THESE guys are...like someone said in my POLL about fish people under Prexus...

                  But all in all it sounds cool. The Torgiran Mines sounds like some new smithing stuff is coming from there..I HOPE! Maybe something for the new 188-250 gap OTHER then Shadowscreem. I want to go check all this out, just wondering if my Karana worshiping Human Ranger butt can walk into these zones without guards from 3 zones away kicking my arss...
                  Enfiniti Starr
                  Pathfinder of the great Rain God, Karana
                  Ayonae Ro

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by EnfinitiStarr8
                    Then I want to know what THESE guys are...
                    That statue looks like Prexus to me.
                    Quesci Jinete, 70 Wizard on Quellious, an Everquest server
                    Officer of Wraith

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                    • #11
                      Sounds like a trip to Treasure Island in Las Vegas to me. Pirate theme throughout. Let's see, five zones...

                      The watery zone out front, then after that you come to the town: shops, taverns, and docks near the water.

                      Behind that is a large cavern filled with the slot machine mines... or for the more skilled folks you can go to the poker room (crypt) at the back. And there are even rumors of high-roller suites behind that, which most common sailors believe are a myth.

                      Fits perfectly
                      83/1000 High Elven Enchanter on cazic (8x300 tradeskills)

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                      • #12
                        The weird shell thing looks like something from an HP Lovecraft story or one of those weird computer graphics that Clifford Pickover does. Sure am glad they removed the image of it from the patcher.

                        The guy that looks like the Emperor from Star Wars doesn't really resemble Phinagel Atropos all that well so not so sure that he is a Kedge, but he does look rather aquatic. Maybe they are descended from the Kedge before Phinny made his big mistake.
                        Distracted Druid Storm Warden of JinXed on Vazaelle

                        (see that Moderator tag - well that is for the Vazaelle marketplace, my posts and opinions should not be considered as anything but my own and not reflect poorly on the folks doing all the hard stuff here. )

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Greymantle
                          This is not likley the full list of zones. I am sure i have seen other zone names in the downloads.StonebruntB being one of them.
                          The Stonebrunt file was a character file for the existing zone, iirc, not a new zone.

                          Oh, and Hate's Fury = Goonies!
                          Itzena Alhazared, Revenant of {Planeteers}, Vallon Zek. And also a seamstress.
                          Gelcea Macha, Wandering Animist of Tarew Marr. Will be a smith, one day.


                          "If it cannot hatch from it's shell, the chick will die without ever truly being born. We are the chick; the world is our egg. If we don't break the world's shell, we will die without truly being born. Smash the world's shell, for the Revolution of the World."

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                          • #14
                            maybe froggie cultural smithing (guessing it will be smithing instead of tailoring since 3 or 5 classes are plate wearing, 1 ring wearing, and 1 silk wearing),
                            Yeah, just like they provided all of that INT caster armor for Erudites with all of the +INT stats on it.
                            Cigarskunk!
                            No more EQ for me till they fix the crash bug.

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                            • #15
                              Hmm EnfinitiStarr8, that picture kind of matches the description of the Guy that ports the Trolls in, in one of the leading stories on the LOY page...

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