Lake of Ill Omen

The Lake of Ill Omen (aka "LOIO") is immense, dwarfing even the next largest lake on Kunark. It gets its name from tales arising from the Iksar tribal era. Many Iksar, after bathing in the lake, suffered untimely and horrid deaths in the days that followed. Upon touching the waters, the victims were said to experience vivid dreams of their fate soon to come. After their deaths, the cursed Iksar arose as mindless zombies. Of course, this is all the stuff of legend - now, many swim the waters of this saltwater lake, ostensibly without suffering such a dire fate.

The old port city of Veksar once lay upon the shoreline. At one point, giant earthquakes caused an enormous chunk of land, Veksar included, to slide into the depths of the lake. Just beyond the shoreline, one can see the peaks of Veksar structures that pierce the water's surface. Many ruins of Veksar stand almost as they once did, others lie toppled on the basin floor.

The basin was once a very active thermal vent region, as the former residents of Veksar can attest. Fissures, too narrow to enter, spout bubbles and hint of a subterranean cavity existing underneath the sedimentary layer of rock.

In truth, a large portion of the old city of Veksar now lies in an immense cavern in the underworld of the Underfoot, where it has been swallowed up and then given new life as the sliding land behind the city formed a roof to hold back the water once again. A fissure still has multiple whirpools sucking down water slowly and forming waterfalls of immense height in the Underfoot. The salty seawater is fed into the lake via a channel connecting the lake to the ocean.

The shores of the Lake of Ill Omen

Some landmarks surrounding the Lake of Ill Omen

Level of Monsters: 10 - 35 Types of Monsters: Decaying Skeletons, Skeletons, Scalebone Skeletons, Greater Skeletons, Lesser Icebone Skeletons, Lesser Charbone Skeletons, Charbone Skeletons, Warboned Skeleton, Goblin Whelp, Goblin Scout, Goblin Watcher, Goblin Outrider, Goblin Hunter, Goblin Brawler, Goblin Skirmisher, Goblin Spirit Caller, Goblin Soothsayer, Goblin Agressor, Goblin Warrior, Goblin Warlord, Pond Sturgeon, Bloodgill Goblin, Sabretooth Kitten, Sabretooth Cub, Sabretooth Kit, Sabretooth Cat, Sabretooth Grimalkin, Sabretooth Tigress, Sabretooth Tiger, Sarnak Hatchling, Sarnak Broodling, Sarnak Recruit, A Sarnak legionnaire, Sarnak Adherant, Sarnak Crypt Raider, Sarnak Dragoon, Sarnak Flunkie, Sarnak Revealer, Sarnak Revenant, Sarnak Gem Oracle, Sarnak Imperial Escort, Iksar Footpad, Iksar Bandit, Iksar Brigand, Iksar Manslayer, Iksar Marauder, Iksar Exile, Iksar Pariah, Deepwater Barracuda, Tainted Barracuda Notable NPC's: a sarnak courier, Professor Akabao, Chancellor of Di`Zok, Lord Gorelik, Advisor Sh`Orok Adjacent Zones: Cabilis West, Firiona Vie, Frontier Mountains, Warsliks Woods, Veksar Name in /who: lakeofillomen ZEM Value: 0.80 Type Outdoor Expansion The Ruins of Kunark

Map

Map of the Lake of Ill Omen Firiona Vie 1. Cabilis Outpost Ruins - Merchants selling Patch Hide Armor, Newbie Weapons, Survival Gear, and Food Items 2. Goblin Hunter Outpost 3. Haunted Ruins 4. Hut with outcast Iksar 5. Empty Hut 6. Goblin Ruins 7. Tower with Explorers 8. Sunken Temple of Veksar 9. Goblin Ruins 10. Sarnak Fortress 11. Goblin-Infested Tower 12. Haunted Ruins 13. "The Windmill" - Tower with Professor Akabao and Merchant who sells Poison Supplies A. Tunnels leading to the Goblin Mines that eventually lead to Warsliks Woods B. Tunnels leading to interior of Sarnak Fortress C. Astral Projection (-1913, -952) Near water, between 9 and 12 on the map. (Monk Epic NPC) Zone line to Frontier Mountains is located at -400, 3300

Map of the Lake of Ill Omen - Sarnak Fortress Map of the Lake of Ill Omen - Goblin Tunnels Sarnak Fortress/Goblin Fortress 1. Weaponsmith Ko'Zirr and Imperial Escorts 2. Chancellor Di'Zok's Hall with Chancellor of Di`Zok who drops Jade Chokidai Prod

Safe/Evac Spot

5747, -5383 (Near West Cabilis)

Dangers

The Sarnak have made camp in this region. They are extremely hostile and territorial, attacking any adventurer who crosses their path. The Sarnak usually travel in groups, but when one is caught alone, he will often cry for aid from his nearby companions who will quickly join the fight.

A great monster of ancient origin is said to dwell within the Lake of Ill Omen's depths, swimming through the calm, warm waters in search of prey. It is rumored that many an adventurer has dove into the waters only to never be heard from again.

The only true danger in this area is all of the wandering monsters that roam around the area. The worst of these are the goblins which are hard to see at night in the grassy areas, and many powerful goblins can be found wandering through areas inhabited by much less powerful creatures. Also, the sarnak are hard to see, but they are much less frequently found wandering around. The bloodgill goblins in the water are also highly aggressive if you like to swim, and occasionally are seen walking the shores, although they are likely trained there. There are several areas with high concentrations of creatures that warrant mention. The more frequent are the ruins throughout the area, which are typically turned into outposts for either the outcast Iksar or the goblins. Since they are often inside the buildings, care needs to be taken when moving around these areas.

The area that is most dangerous, however, is the area to the southwest, where the sarnak have recaptured an ancient Iksar fortress and turned it into their stronghold in the area. Traveling anywhere near the area means that you will encounter many wandering sarnak, all of which are highly aggressive and strong. There is an area of less danger, and that is the goblin mines to the northwest of the lake. The small entrance belies the vast network of catacombs that exist beneath the mountains, and the goblins numbers are far more than they would seem based on their surface patrols.

There is also sometimes a high level mob named Deep on the south side of the lake which may be unexpected and hostile for some characters. And of course, the guards at the entrance to Cabilis are usually deadly for any non-iksar.

Benefits

Many people enjoy the lake both for the peace and serenity of the landscape and for its excellent hunting opportunities. Due to its proximity to Firiona Vie, the Lake of Ill Omen is a desirable destination for those who enjoy good relations with the elven outpost.

This area has a good mix of creatures, and they are typically found in small clusters that you can easily hunt with a small group. That allows for some good areas to hunt if you fit the appropriate level range for the monsters in that area.

This area is also an excellent area for both necromancers and shadow knights to hunt, as there are hordes of skeletons of various types that provide bone chips for them. It is also the area where the beginning quests for both necromancers and shadow knights are primarily based, so they can be found hunting in this area a great deal.

Traveling To and From

The Iksar city of Cabilis lies to the northeast through a long, narrow valley. Just south of the valley entrance lies a small gorge with a stream that feeds the lake. This gorge leads to a small spring that also feeds down to the old elven beachhead of Firiona Vie.

Far to the west, just north of the sarnak fortress lies the narrow pass to the Frontier Mountains.

Nazwadi's Glorious Adventures and Travel Guide to the Lake of Ill Omen

Lore

In ages past, the Kylong tribe was known to take up residence in the small trade village of Veksar. Veksar was located over a magical spring of healing waters situated in a valley where the Lake of Ill Omen now sits. Legend has it that Veksar sank, and are now jealously guarded by goblins at the bottom of the lake.

Ruins of the Kylong in Lake of Ill Omen

Factions in Lake of Ill Omen

• Sarnak Collective
• Brood of Di`Zok
• Bloodgills
• Legion of Cabilis
• Legion of Cabilis
• Crusaders of Greenmist
• Swift Tails
• Scaled Mystics
• Brood of Kotiz
• The Forsaken
• Inhabitants of Firiona Vie
• Storm Guard
• Pirates of Gunthak
• Emerald Warriors
• Goblins of Cleaving Tooth
• Goblins of Mountain Death

Merchants

All of the Kloks can be found on the second floor of the buildings near the gates to West Cabilis. The rogue poison vendor is inside an old windmill at the far side of the zone from Cabilis.

Vendor Name	Location (/loc)	Description
Klok Foob	6133, -6454, 73	Patch Hide armor merchant.
Klok Gnask	6392, -6350, 79	General supplies merchant
Klok Sargin	6022, -6338, 77	Weapon Merchant
Klok Vydl	6265, -6230, 78	Food and drink vendor
Nubs Blackgranite	-2517, -2920, 118	Rogue poison vendor

Forageable Items

Zone	Item	Edible	Stack	Lore	Magic	Nodrop	Comment
All	Fruit	Y	Y	N	N	N	can be used in brewing and baking
All	Berries	Y	Y	N	N	N	can be used in brewing and baking
All	Vegetables	Y	Y	N	N	N	can be used in brewing and baking
All	Rabbit Meat	Y	Y	N	N	N	can be used in baking to make a stew
All	Roots	Y	Y	N	N	N	can be used in brewing
All	Pod of Water	Y	Y	N	N	N	can be used in brewing to make normal flasks of water
All	Fishing Grubs	N	Y	N	N	N	Used w/ Fishing Skill
Lake of Ill Omen	Barracuda Bones	N	Y	N	N	N
Lake of Ill Omen	Mud Crabs	Y	Y	N	N	N	Cursed Wafers Quest (Iksar Shaman)
Lake of Ill Omen	Vein Worm	Y	Y	N	N	N
Lake of Ill Omen	Water Reed	N	Y	N	N	N	can be used in brewing

Bestiary

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Quests

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