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The frozen city of Halas is the home of the barbarian northmen. The northmen maintain tight family groups. The city is ruled by a council of village elders. Nearly all barbarians worship and pay homage to the Tribunal, though it is not uncommon for warriors to also pay homage to Rallos Zek. The profession of thief is frowned upon but tolerated, provided other northmen do not become the victim of thieving activity.
Halas is a city like its inhabitants, simple and to the point. Only barbarians would even consider swimming in the lake that provides them protection instead of waiting for the raft to carry them across, swimming without fear in the frigid waters. The city is relatively small, but has everything that any larger city has in half the space. Barbarians are usually the only ones in the streets, but you can occasionally see a human or half-elf, or even other more tropical races. Frequent snowstorms keep the streets and rooftops white year-round.  
Halas is a city like its inhabitants, simple and to the point. Only barbarians would even consider swimming in the lake that provides them protection instead of waiting for the raft to carry them across, swimming without fear in the frigid waters. The city is relatively small, but has everything that any larger city has in half the space. Barbarians are usually the only ones in the streets, but you can occasionally see a human or half-elf, or even other more tropical races. Frequent snowstorms keep the streets and rooftops white year-round.  
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[[File:halas_entrance.jpg|500px|thumb|right|the foreboding entrance to the city of Halas]]
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! ''' City Races: '''
|city_races=[[Barbarian]]
|[[Barbarian]]
|guilds=[[Rogue]], [[Shaman]], [[Warrior]]
|-
|tradeskill_facilities=[[Brew Barrel]], [[Forge]], [[Kiln]], [[Oven]], [[Pottery Wheel]], [[Fletching Kit]]
! ''' Guilds: '''
|related_quests=[[Gnoll Fur Quest|Gnoll Fur]], [[Goblin Caster Necklace Quest|Goblin Caster Necklace]], [[Langseax Quest|Langseax]], [[Mammoth Calf Hides Quest|Mammoth Calf Hides]], [[The Cigar Quest|The Cigar]], [[The Seax Quest|The Seax]], [[Initiate Symbol of the Tribunal]], [[Cindl's Wristband Collection Quest|Cindl's Wristband Collection]], [[Cindl's Polar Bear Collection Quest|Cindl's Polar Bear Collection]], [[Magic Elixir for the Warriors Quest|Magic Elixir for the Warriors]]
|[[Rogue]], [[Shaman]], [[Warrior]]
|adjacent_zones=[[Everfrost Peaks]]
|-
|name_in_who=halas
! ''' Tradeskill Facilities: '''
|player_guides=
|[[Brew Barrel]], [[Forge]], [[Kiln]], [[Oven]], [[Pottery Wheel]], [[Fletching Kit]]
|zone_spawn_timer=10:40 (please confirm)
|-
|succor_evacuate={{Loc|Halas|0, 0|(0, 0)}} (Pier across the lake from the zone line to Everfrost)
! ''' Related Quests: '''
|zem=1.33
|[[Gnoll Fur]], [[Goblin Caster Necklace]], [[Langseax Quest|Langseax]], [[Mammoth Calf Hides]], [[The Cigar]], [[The Seax]], [[Initiate Symbol of the Tribunal]], [[Cindl's Wristband Collection]], [[Cindl's Polar Bear Collection]], [[Magic Elixir for the Warriors]]
|expansion_release_date=[[File:original.gif|left]] / March 16, 1999 (Beta: July 15, 1998)
|-
|zone_revamps=None
! ''' Adjacent Zones: '''
}}
|[[Everfrost Peaks]]
|-
! ''' Name in /who: '''
|halas
|-
! ''' Zone Spawn Timer: '''
|24:00
|-
! '''Succor/Evacuate:'''
| 0, 0 (Pier across the lake from the zone line to Everfrost)
|-
! [[Recommended Levels and ZEM List | ZEM]] ''' Value:'''
|<s>75</s> '''100''' (133%)
|}
|}


== Map ==
== Map ==


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'''Halas
'''Halas
* 1. Pit of Doom - [[Warrior]] Guild, Merchant selling Weapons
* 1. Pit of Doom - [[Warrior]] Guild, Merchant selling Weapons
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See the [[Halas Starting Guide]] for helpful information for players starting out in Halas.
== Dangers ==


== Surrounding Areas ==
Halas is heavily guarded by the north's most hardened barbarian warriors.  Those of dark orientation and or malevolent intent are not welcome and will be struck down by the powerful northmen's blades if they dare to enter the city gates.


The area surrounding Halas is an area deceptively teeming with life. Many creatures have adapted to living in the cold, and regularly roam the Everfrost Peaks. The narrow valleys of these mountains make some of the stronger creatures even more dangerous, as there is often nowhere to flee from them if need be. Perhaps this is why the barbarians have developed into one of the bravest races in Norrath, standing the ground while a lesser man might flee.
== Benefits ==


From the Everfrost Peaks, an intrepid explorer can find the cavern home of the Blackburrow gnolls, a vicious enemy of the Barbarians. Through their home lies the way to other lands to the south of the Barbarians' homeland. Many adventurers, often from far off lands, can be found braving the wastes of the Permafrost, also adjacent to the Everfrost Peaks. Rumors of ancient civilizations and ruins dotting the snowy wastes bring in many a curious explorer (such as myself).
Halas' close proximity to Everfrost has encouraged the development of hardened warriors and resourceful shamans. All of Halas' young pupils must endure the harsh, bitter climate and other dangers of Everfrost almost as a rite of passage.


== Traveling To and From ==
Owing to the harshness of the region, warriors, rogues, and shamans are the only types of professions that the northmen have been able to master.  However, the focus on these arts have engendered a brilliant local weapons and armor industry producing some of the finest equipment in all of Norrath.


The only way to get to the city of Halas is to brave both the gnoll land of [[Blackburrow]] as well as the [[Everfrost Peaks]] Peaks themselves. Passing through these leads to the lands north of Qeynos and, from there, the rest of Norrath.  
Taverns abound here, for the lacerating cold of the frigid north is best quelled at hearthside with a soothing glass of the finest barbarian ale.


== History ==
== Traveling To and From ==
[[File:Halas.jpg|500px|thumb|right|Halas is home to the Barbarians, located in the northern most part of Norrath]]
For many years, the Barbarians (or Northmen as they call themselves) were ruled by a King, from the capital city of Dun Lir.  The King was chosen not by heredity but by a Council of fourteen Elders, based on merit.  This powerful centralized government caused the fourteen scattered tribes of Northmen to unite and flourish, which resulted in retaliation from the Northmen's enemies.  Ice giants weakened the walls of Dun Lir, Goblins destroyed the road system that connected it to all the other villages, and finally the gnolls invaded and razed Dun Lir to the ground, killing the last King and utterly destroying the Kingdom.
 
The Ice Giants ruled the Northmen for many years, until the fleet-footed Burke Wingfoot began to organize a resistance.  He went from village to village spreading news and battle plans, and at last the giants were defeated.  The Council of Elders was reestablished, but Wingfoot refused the title of King and spoke eloquently against the perils of centralized government.  He devised a new plan, where the fourteen Elders would loosely unite the Nation but would remain with their tribes during most of the year, and meet at a randomly selected location when needed.  Communication would take place via a system of scouts and messengers.  It took some time for other races to stop trying to conquer the seemingly disorganized lands, but soon it became apparent that the Northlands were, in fact a Nation.
 
Some time not long after the new Council of Elders was formed, a Shaman by the name of Bran had a vision of a city that would belong to no tribe, but instead to all Northmen.  It was built with the aid of the Dwarves near the ruins of Dun Lir, designed as a meeting place and trading center for all tribes and foreigners.  Named Halas, the city was set up to appear to be a capital city, thus making it clearer to would-be invaders that the Northlands were a strong nation.  There is even a building set up for the Council of Elders (though anyone who investigated would discover that it is rarely occupied).  The word Halas, as pronounced by foreigners, means "focus."  But the slightly different intonation given by a native Northman changes its meaning to "diversion."
 
== Newbie Quests ==
 
You can obtain 2 containers by talking to the NPCs associated with the following first two quests in Halas before you head out to Everfrost Peaks, which can help until you can afford better bags. Most of them only hold tiny or small items, but when you are a broke level 1 every bit of carrying capacity helps!
 
'''<big>[[Wooly Fungus Quest|Wooly Fungus]]</big>'''<br>
Talk to [[Waltor Felligan]] in the Shaman guild for an 8-slot [[Empty Jar|jar]], in which this quest will have you combine 8 [[wooly fungus]] from spiders/spiderlings in Everfrost. (Caution: You will eat them unless you have other food above them in your inventory!)
 
Reward: XP, money, low-level Shaman spell


'''<big>[[Ice Goblin Necklaces|Ice Goblin Necklace]]</big>'''<br>
The only way to get to the city of Halas is to brave both the gnoll land of [[Blackburrow]] as well as the [[Everfrost Peaks]] themselves. Passing through these leads to the lands north of Qeynos and, from there, the rest of Norrath.
Talk to [[Lysbith McNaff]] in the Warrior guild pit for a bag, in which this quest will have you combine 6 [[Goblin Ice Necklace|ice goblin necklaces]].


Reward: XP, money
== Garden Variety's Glorious Adventures and Travel Guide ==


'''<big>[[Cindl's Polar Bear Collection|Polar Bear Pelts]]</big>'''<br>
Description needed.
Bring [[Cindl]] a [[Polar Bear Skin]], dropped off both the low-level cubs and the higher-level polar bears in Everfrost.


Reward: XP, a random piece of leather armor
== Forageable Items ==


'''<big>[[Goblin Caster Necklace|Goblin Caster Beads]]</big>'''<br>
None.
Bring [[Shamus Felligan]] outside the Shaman guild any beads from ice goblin casters (in the igloos on the edge of the tundra). If you find non-shattered beads, you should get the Shaman weapon [[Gavel of Justice]]. You need 4 per turn-in.


== Local Color ==
== Bestiarum Vocabulum ==
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{{RelatedMobs}}


''' Places '''
== Items ==
The city of Halas has more than its share of bars, probably to keep these tundra dwellers warm on a winter night. These are humming with life during the drinking festivals, carried out regularly across Norrath on the same evenings every week. Armories are also a common sight, and frequented almost as much as the bars. Most of the inhabitants of this city know well how to use a sword, and I almost feel badly for the gnolls to whom they are mortal enemies.  
Found {{PAGESINCATEGORY:{{PAGENAME}} Items}} items that spawn in {{PAGENAME}}.
{{RelatedItems}}


''' People '''
== Quests ==
The people of Halas generally keep to themselves. Their life requires a great deal of what other races might term menial work, so their days are consumed with the process of survival. This is not to say that there aren't very frequent brawls in the streets as young (and old) warriors demonstrate their skills for others, or drinking bouts ending in dozens of unconscious champions, but the Barbarians could be termed a simple people.
Found {{PAGESINCATEGORY:{{PAGENAME}} Quests}} quests that start in {{PAGENAME}}.
{{RelatedQuests}}


== What's in this zone? ==
== Historic Changes ==
* July 15, 1998 7:32pm Halas is added to the patch server during Beta 3.<ref name="Beta3RevisionTXT1">Beta 3 CD "revision.txt".  Made available online by Project Lantern at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E2D3dOx-5-tguffQ8_Q1UkL7eZbZZQmYRdqr7uD1b4A/edit.  Last accessed January 1, 2023.  A copy is available at https://fvproject.com/index.php/EQBeta_Patch_History#July_15.2C_1998_7:32pm.</ref>
* July 16, 19998 6:16pm Barbarians began starting in Halas.<ref name="Beta3RevisionTXT2">Beta 3 CD "revision.txt".  Made available online by Project Lantern at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E2D3dOx-5-tguffQ8_Q1UkL7eZbZZQmYRdqr7uD1b4A/edit.  Last accessed January 1, 2023.  A copy is available at https://fvproject.com/index.php/EQBeta_Patch_History#July_16.2C_1998_6:16pm.</ref>


== References ==
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[[Category: Zones]]
[[Category: Zones]]
[[Category:Loc_Mapped]]
[[Category: Antonica Zones]]

Latest revision as of 04:10, 12 May 2023

The frozen city of Halas is the home of the barbarian northmen. The northmen maintain tight family groups. The city is ruled by a council of village elders. Nearly all barbarians worship and pay homage to the Tribunal, though it is not uncommon for warriors to also pay homage to Rallos Zek. The profession of thief is frowned upon but tolerated, provided other northmen do not become the victim of thieving activity.

Halas is a city like its inhabitants, simple and to the point. Only barbarians would even consider swimming in the lake that provides them protection instead of waiting for the raft to carry them across, swimming without fear in the frigid waters. The city is relatively small, but has everything that any larger city has in half the space. Barbarians are usually the only ones in the streets, but you can occasionally see a human or half-elf, or even other more tropical races. Frequent snowstorms keep the streets and rooftops white year-round.

File:Halas entrance.jpg
the foreboding entrance to the city of Halas
City Races: Barbarian
Guilds: Rogue, Shaman, Warrior
Tradeskill Facilities: Brew Barrel, Forge, Kiln, Oven, Pottery Wheel, Fletching Kit
Related Quests: Gnoll Fur, Goblin Caster Necklace, Langseax, Mammoth Calf Hides, The Cigar, The Seax, Initiate Symbol of the Tribunal, Cindl's Wristband Collection, Cindl's Polar Bear Collection, Magic Elixir for the Warriors
Adjacent Zones: Everfrost Peaks
Name in /who: halas
Player Guides:
Zone Spawn Timer: 10:40 (please confirm)
Succor/Evacuate: (0, 0) Map Icon.png (Pier across the lake from the zone line to Everfrost)
ZEM Value: 1.33
Expansion / Release Date
Original.gif
/ March 16, 1999 (Beta: July 15, 1998)
Zone Revamps None

Map

File:Map halas.jpg

Halas

  • 1. Pit of Doom - Warrior Guild, Merchant selling Weapons
  • 2. Merchant selling Bags and Boxes
  • 3. Shaman Guild - Merchants selling Alchemy Items
  • 4. Dok's Cigars - Merchants selling Food and other Goods, Pottery Equipment
  • 5. The Golden Torc - Merchants Steel and Iron Torques, Pottery Wheel inside and Kiln out back
  • 6. Rogue's Guild
  • 7. Bank, Merchants for Throwing Weapons, Lockpicks, Food and other Goods, Rogue Trainers, Priest of Discord outside
  • 8. Mac's Kilts - Merchants (including Cindl) selling Large Cloth and Leather Armor, Small Sewing Kits and Patterns, Loom outside.
  • 9. McDaniels Smokes and Spirits - Merchants selling Alcohol, Smithing Equipment, Large Plate Molds, Large Shield Molds, Smithy Hammers, Large Chainmail Patterns, Baking Supplies, Warrior Trainer, Merchant selling Food and other Goods and Oven outside
  • 10. Hetie McDonald Sells Food and Alcohol, Pottery and Brewing Supplies
  • 11. McPherson's Bloody Blades - Merchants selling Large Chain and Plate Armor, Bows and Arrows, Fletching Supplies, Weapon Molds, Forges
  • 12. McQuaid's Bar and Stout - Brew Barrel, Merchants selling Alcohol, Merchant selling Ore outside
  • 13. Yee Magik - Merchants selling Blunt Weapons, Medicine Bags, Dufrenite, Potions and Crystals
  • 14. The Bound Mermaid - Merchant selling Fishing Supplies
  • 15. Merchants who sell food, Cooking Equipment and Pottery Patterns
  • 16. Empty buildings and pen with sled dogs

Dangers

Halas is heavily guarded by the north's most hardened barbarian warriors. Those of dark orientation and or malevolent intent are not welcome and will be struck down by the powerful northmen's blades if they dare to enter the city gates.

Benefits

Halas' close proximity to Everfrost has encouraged the development of hardened warriors and resourceful shamans. All of Halas' young pupils must endure the harsh, bitter climate and other dangers of Everfrost almost as a rite of passage.

Owing to the harshness of the region, warriors, rogues, and shamans are the only types of professions that the northmen have been able to master. However, the focus on these arts have engendered a brilliant local weapons and armor industry producing some of the finest equipment in all of Norrath.

Taverns abound here, for the lacerating cold of the frigid north is best quelled at hearthside with a soothing glass of the finest barbarian ale.

Traveling To and From

The only way to get to the city of Halas is to brave both the gnoll land of Blackburrow as well as the Everfrost Peaks themselves. Passing through these leads to the lands north of Qeynos and, from there, the rest of Norrath.

Garden Variety's Glorious Adventures and Travel Guide

Description needed.

Forageable Items

None.

Bestiarum Vocabulum

Found 0 NPC's that spawn in Halas.

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Items

Found 0 items that spawn in Halas.

{{#dpl: category=Halas Items| includesubpages=false | mode=unordered | ordermethod=title | noresultsheader= }}

Quests

Found 0 quests that start in Halas.

{{#dpl: category=Halas Quests | includesubpages=false | mode=unordered| noresultsheader= }}

Historic Changes

  • July 15, 1998 7:32pm Halas is added to the patch server during Beta 3.[1]
  • July 16, 19998 6:16pm Barbarians began starting in Halas.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Beta 3 CD "revision.txt". Made available online by Project Lantern at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E2D3dOx-5-tguffQ8_Q1UkL7eZbZZQmYRdqr7uD1b4A/edit. Last accessed January 1, 2023. A copy is available at https://fvproject.com/index.php/EQBeta_Patch_History#July_15.2C_1998_7:32pm.
  2. ↑ Beta 3 CD "revision.txt". Made available online by Project Lantern at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E2D3dOx-5-tguffQ8_Q1UkL7eZbZZQmYRdqr7uD1b4A/edit. Last accessed January 1, 2023. A copy is available at https://fvproject.com/index.php/EQBeta_Patch_History#July_16.2C_1998_6:16pm.
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