Ocean of Tears
The Ocean of Tears is a vast expanse of water that lies between the continents of Antonica and Faydwer. A boat makes frequent trips between the Butcherblock Mountains and Freeport, taking travelers of all types over the ocean.
The vast expanses of ocean are punctuated with many small, isolated islands (hence the name, Ocean of Tears, as if the islands were tear drops). Each of these islands is a world unto itself, and the intrepid explorer can travel between them by using canoes that are pulled up on the shores of some of the more populated islands.
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Safe/Evac Spot
Succor point : (X) -9200 (Y) 390 (Z) 6
Dangers
The Ocean of Tears is quite a high level area, with some monsters of level 30 or 40 and higher roaming the islands. Of all the creatures around, the only ones listed that aren't aggressive are the Aviaks, Allizewsaur , and the alluring sirens, who will generally leave you alone if you leave them alone. All of the other monsters will attack on sight.
Also, fighting in the Ocean of Tears is very different than fighting anywhere else. There are no guards to train monsters to if you get over your head. There is no handy zone edge to cross in order to escape. The only escape for most is to Gate if they can,
Benefits
Several areas are especially good for hunting. Hunting aqua goblins and alluring sirens on their two groups of islands can be lucrative for a solo player of level 12-14 or so, or groups a little bit lower. Just be careful that there are no boats on them. They are also good for archers, because the aqua goblins carry arrows with them, ensuring a constant supply for hunting with. The Aviak island is good for 13th level and higher solo players because the starlings all /con blue to a 13th level character. There are also a good range of even through tombstone other Aviaks, which begin to appear more as the starling population strangely dwindles. The plus of the Aviaks is that they never catch on that you are killing their young, and I've butchered probably 50 starlings without them becoming aggressive. Other areas of the islands are good hunting for people of the appropriate levels, probably nearer to 30th to hunt gargoyles, Seafury Cyclops, and Spectres.
Traveling To and From
Travelers enter the Ocean of Tears by boat from East Freeport or the Butcherblock Mountains.
Garden Variety's Glorious Adventures and Travel Guide
Lore [1]
Several islands have risen above the calm, royal blue waters over the passing eras. They are inhabited by an array of creatures but foreign and native to the area.
When Zek's Mortal armies were cast down from the Plane of Karana, cursed battalions of goblin and giant soldiers were stranded upon one of these isles. In both appearance and mental ability, the giants were cursed even more than their goblin counterparts. Bearing but one enormous eye, the Seafury tribe of cyclopes patrol the isle, viciously attacking any adventurer that comes within sight.
Not long after the goblins and giants arrived, so did the odd birdmen known as aviaks. The origins of these peaceful creatures are a well-guarded secret. The species found in Ocean of Tears is very vibrant and beautiful in their plumage, unlike the dull black, ravenesque appearance of their cousins upon Antonica. These creatures live peacefully upon their island, surviving on what resources the land and ocean provide them.
More recent inhabitants of the ocean's isles are the Sisters of Erollisi – a small band of female elves and half-elves who voluntarily left their homeland of Kelethin to establish their own temple and culture without disturbing the ancient order of the Fier`Dal. The Sisters of Erollisi are very kind and generous toward adventurers who are not of dark orientation. Supplies and goods can be bought and sold to the merchants that operate just beyond the docks of their isle.
Spells
Elesseryl Terussar can be found here on the island just west of the one you'll arrive at coming in from East Freeport. Several magician pets are sold here that are otherwise research-only.
Forageable Items
Bestiary
Found 0 NPC's that spawn in Ocean of Tears.
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Items
Found 0 items that spawn in Ocean of Tears.
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Quests
Found 0 quests that start in Ocean of Tears.
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Zone Revamps
Note: FV Classic server is on the original version of the zone pre-revamp.
| Original Patch Date | Expansion Era | Notes |
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| May 16, 2007 | The Buried Sea | 1st revamp; See Ocean of Tears - Past and Present |
References
- ↑ Taken from Ocean of Tears - Past and Present
