Northern Shara Province Overview
Sylvanoth | Lorcada | Val Tirkai | Helkan District | Val Kaeli
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Sylvanoth
Level Range by Zone
- Darkquaver Woods: 51–52
- Susurrus Woods: 51-52
- Amena Quatla: 52-54
- Seeliewood: 58-59
Notable BAMs
- Maevia (Arachnen)—Seeliewood
- Betsael (Fimbrilisk)—Amena Quatla
Instanced Dungeons
- Ascent of Saravash—The Hatchery
History
Sylvanoth is the southernmost province in Northern Shara. The argons once used this province as an access point to penetrate Southern Shara via Essenia. Its broad southern border hugs the Great Rift created when the benevolent god Balder sacrificed himself to save the world from the gods’ unstable divine relics.
The province is home to the fey, the mekonari, the sikandari, and the sleeping god Sikander. The sikandari, guardians of the egg their god rests within, have dutifully stood watch over Sikander, waiting patiently for him to emerge in his own time. Conversely, the mekonari split off from the children of Sikander long ago, abandoning their post at Sikander’s side.
Major Towns and Geographic Features
- Dragonfall
- Raven Altar
- Temple of Sikander
- The Hatchery
- Sanctum of Resurrection
- Scythera Fae
Lorcada
Level Range by Zone
- Plain of the Damned: 56–58
- Vale of Spires: 57–59
Notable BAMS
- Yunaras Snaggletooth (Barsicore)—Plain of the Damned
Instanced Dungeons
- Labyrinth of Terror—Plain of the Damned
- Ebon Tower—Vale of Spires
- Kelsaik's Nest—Vale of Spires
History
Lorcada is home primarily to the amani, most notably Muhrak, the Legendary Blacksmith, who spends his days in an incredible forge below Habere. The amani who live here are the toughest of the tough, having spent their lives living in the shadow of two evil gods.
The mad god Killian plots in his lair, the Labyrinth of Terror, seeking to unleash chaos upon the world. Thulsa, on the other hand, watches from his Ebon Tower, where he schemes to enslave. The people of Lorcada have not only struggled against this evil duo, but also the crystalline wendigos, undulating sirens, and the last remnants of the giants’ empire.
Major Towns and Geographic Features
- Habere
- Divine Furnace
Val Tirkai
Level Range by Zone
- Tirkai Forest: 59
- Thrallhold: 59–60
- Three Towers: 59
Notable BAMS
- Draelteryx (Argon)—Thrallhold
Instanced Dungeons
- None
History
The argons trampled the thick forests of Val Tirkai on their mission to take over Northern Shara, using this once lush and healthy province as a vast outdoor laboratory, conducting cruel experiments on sentient beings. In the process, they terraformed much of the land to suit their alien needs.
The argons trampled the thick forests of Val Tirkai on their mission to take over Northern Shara, using this once lush and healthy province as a vast outdoor laboratory, conducting cruel experiments on sentient beings. In the process, they terraformed much of the land to suit their alien needs.
Major Towns and Geographic Features
- Pathfinder Post
- Three Towers
Helkan District
Level Range by Zone
- Khanovar Front: 59-60
Notable BAMS
- Krohan (Akalath)—Khanovar Front
- Hursaras (Argon Arzakaar)—Khanovar Front
Instanced Dungeons
- None
History
Within the Helkan District lies the front line in the war against the argons. The federation drove the enemy back north into the Helkan District and held the line after the argons’ failed attempt to take over Northern Shara and infiltrate Southern Shara.
Agron strongholds still dot this war-torn wasteland from one end of the map to the other, and continue north into Val Kaeli. But they aren’t the only ones with strongholds here. The federation continues to keep the argons busy at the front and guerilla soldiers called the Shariar are fighting beside them. They plan to take back what the argons have stolen, and restore peace in the region.
Major Towns and Geographic Features
- Zulfikar Fortress
- Khanovar Citadel
- Valgurati Stronghold
Val Kaeli
Level Range by Zone
- Argonea 60
- Granarkus 60
Notable BAMS
- Volsurus (Argon Preceptor)—Argonea
- Disholok (Arzikaar)—Granarkus
Instanced Dungeons
- Argon Corpus
- Manaya’s Core
History
Val Kaeli is believed to be where the argons emerged from their subterranean world. From here, they continued south and west along the border of Northern Shara, terraforming the earth and argonifying countless life-forms along the way as they built their argon infantry.
The small castanic city of Kanstria lies in the southwest corner of Val Kaeli, cut off from the rest of the world by the argons. The Valsekyr Hunt no longer hunts since the argons transformed all native living creatures—including the big game. Now the hunters fight alongside federation soldiers. Researchers here desperately study the argons with the hope that knowledge of their technology and motivations will aid in defeating the argons.
Major Towns and Geographic Features
- Argonea
- Agnurok Engine
- Viridian Engine
- Nest of the Shaper