Antonica
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[edit] General Information
Originally known as Tunaria, Antonica is the largest continent on Norrath; the only land mass larger is Luclin, which isn't really a continent so much as a moon. The continent as a whole is a part of the old world, although it has been expanded time and time again, by Legacy of Ykesha, Dragons of Norrath, Depths of Darkhollow, Prophecy of Ro, The Serpent's Spine, and The Buried Sea.
[edit] Zones
Antonica is divided into five sections; one, the north central portion, is the entirety of The Serpent's Spine expansion and is covered in that expansion's article. The other four are as follows:
[edit] Northeast
There is a large amount of lore in northeast Antonica. Aside from the opening of the Broodlands with the Dragons of Norrath expansion, and the explosion of Corathus Creep into Nektulos Forest with Depths of Darkhollow, the cities of Neriak, Rivervale, and Freeport are found up here. Plus the dungeons of Najena and Befallen, and Nagafen's Lair.
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Freeport - this massive city, originally divided into three zones (consolidated down to two - East Freeport and West Freeport - when it was revamped with the release of Prophecy of Ro), is called home by Humans and Half Elves alike. When Mayong Mistmoore began wreaking havoc upon the Pantheon, Druzzil Ro and Sullon Zek both created beacons by which mortals can enter their planes in this city.
Highhold Keep - although used more by players of evil race as a means of experience in their 30s, this zone is technically a Human city, complete with vendors and bankers. This zone is technically found in North Central Antonica, but is not a part of The Serpent's Spine expansion.
Neriak - divided into three zones (Neriak Commons, Neriak Foreign Quarter, and Neriak Third Gate), this dark, cavernous city is home to the Tier`Dal, Dark Elves of Norrath. The Trolls of Grobb also found refuge within this city, when the Guktan Frogloks took over their home and exiled them; they have since returned.
Rivervale - this small, happy city is home to the Halflings of Norrath. Sandwiched between the bright Misty Thicket and the dark Kithicor Forest, young Halflings need to be careful where they roam.
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The Commonlands - originally split into East and West Commonlands, they were revamped and merged into one zone with the release of Prophecy of Ro. This is a playground for young players who are good in race; it is full of low-level mobs and littered with inns and shops, all of which contain guards.
Highhold Pass - this labyrinth of paths through the mountains that once blocked entry to the Serpent's Spine, this zone was revamped with the release of The Serpent's Spine expansion. It is used as the path between the expansion and the rest of Norrath. This zone is technically found in North Central Antonica, but is not a part of The Serpent's Spine.
Kithicor Forest - once a bright range of trees, this zone fell into darkness after the great battle between Firiona Vie and Lanys T`Vyl; despite Firiona's victory, Lanys and Innoruuk cursed the zone, causing legions of undead to rise from the ground every night.
Lavastorm Mountains - a fiery range of volcanic mountains, this zone is the route between the Dragons of Norrath and the rest of Norrath. Notable attractions in this zone are the Monk epic dragon, and the Norrath's Keepers and Dark Reign camps, for the Dragons of Norrath expansion.
Misty Thicket - this bright grassland is a playground for young Halflings.
Nektulos Forest - revamped multiple times as part of the Depths of Darkhollow expansion, this zone serves as a path to both Dragons of Norrath and the Depths of Darkhollow. Additionally, it is a young Dark Elf's playground.
[edit] Dungeons
Gorge of King Xorbb - also known as the Beholder's Maze, this zone is a series of narrow ravines in the surrounding mountains. It is filled with Runnyeye goblins, minotaurs, and evil eyes.
Nagafen's Lair - these fiery caverns, found deep below the surface of the Lavastorm Mountains, are home to the great red dragon, Nagafen. They are filled with all sorts of fire goblin, along with some of Nagafen's personal guards. Experience-wise, this zone is made for players in their 30s.
Najena - this dark dungeon is filled with all manner of debilitating trap. The Journeyman's Boots previously dropped here; however, the mob who dropped them was removed, and a quest for the boots was added in the Rathe Mountains.
Runnyeye Citadel - an deep labyrinth of dark caves, this zone is filled with all sorts of cave-loving monsters, from goblins to sporali.
Solusek's Eye - the fiery caverns above Nagafen's Lair, this zone is also filled with fire goblins, but made for players in their 20s and early 30s.
[edit] Southeast
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Grobb - the swampy city of the Trolls, Grobb was once invaded by the Guktan Frogloks - while under their rule, the city was known as Gukta, and the Trolls were exiled, only to find sanctuary in Neriak with the Dark Elves. The Trolls took back their city, however, restoring it to its proper name.
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Innothule Swamp - this dark marsh, found outside Grobb and Guk, is filled with all sorts of frogloks, huge mosquitoes, and other swamp-dwelling creatures.
North Ro - the northern half of the massive sea of sand that is the Desert of Ro, this zone is filled with zombies, mummies, bandits, and all manner of desert creature. This zone was revamped with the release of Prophecy of Ro.
South Ro - the southern half of the massive sea of sand that is the Desert of Ro, this zone, like its northern brother, is filled with zombies, bandits, giants, and the like. Towards the southern end of this zone, life begins again, as players get closer to Innothule Swamp. Also like its northern brother, this zone was revamped with the release of Prophecy of Ro, and merged with the Oasis of Marr, which now comprises the northern 40% of the zone.
[edit] Dungeons
Lower Guk - located deep below the surface of the Innothule Swamp, below Upper Guk, this fearsome dungeon is filled with all kinds of Frogloks, living and undead alike. This dungeon is made for players in their 40s.
Upper Guk - found beneath the surface of Innothule Swamp, this dungeon is full of Frogloks. This dungeon is made for players in their 30s.
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Oggok - the large, hilly city of the Ogres remaining from the Rallosian Empire, the guards within this zone can be good experience for players in their 40s, who are hated within the city. Monks especially can make good use of this zone, because they can use Sneak to sell items to the vendors, and Feign Death to bank.
The Arena - a great PvP arena found in the mountains surrounding Lake Rathe, this zone contains everything players need for good PvP - a Plane of Knowledge book, and a Soulbinder. This zone was revamped recently (date or expansion needed).
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The Feerrott - the dark, thick, marshy forest outside of Oggok, there is a temple to Cazic-Thule within this zone, ruled by lizard men. There is also a portal to the Plane of Fear.
Lake Rathetear - said to have been created by the tears of the Rathe Council as they were being mercilessly killed by the Rallosian Empire, many quests make their way into this zone.
Rathe Mountains - said to have been created when the Rallosian Empire entered the Plane of Earth and killed each member of the Rathe Council, these mountains are home to all sorts of creature. Hill giants, beetles the size of men, even the standard goblins. Notable attractions in this zone include the quest for the Journeyman's Boots.
South Karana - the southern quadrant of the great Plains of Karana, several quests make their way through this zone. In addition, an Aviak village can be found here, along with the entrance to Infected Paw.
[edit] Dungeons
Infected Paw - this zone, once home to the Splitpaw gnolls, was overrun by residents of the Elemental Planes when the prince of the Splitpaw gnolls opened a portal to the Planes, while experimenting with magic. The bodies of the fallen gnolls can still be found littered throughout the zone.
Temple of Cazic Thule - this dark temple, containing a deep labyrinth of hallways and caverns, is a shrine to Cazic-Thule, created by the lizard men of Antonica. Many unique items can be found within, once the zone was revamped for players in their 50s.
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Halas - the great city of the Barbarians, this icy mountain village contains all the standard elements of a town; vendors, bankers, and guild halls.
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Surefall Glade - found within the great, lush forest of Jaggedpine with a lake fed by a waterfall, this beautiful zone is the home for Rangers and Druids on the western coast of Antonica.
Qeynos - the smaller of the two Human cities, this town is found within the lush hills of western Antonica. It is split into two zones; North and South Qeynos; additionally, the sewers beneath are accessible through South Qeynos.
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East Karana - this zone is the eastern quadrant of the massive Plains of Karana, notable attractions are the entrances to Highpass Hold and the Gorge of King Xorbb, and the huge cliff outside Highpass Hold.
Everfrost Peaks - as the name implies, this zone is a set of cold, snowy mountains in the far northwestern corner of Antonica. It contains one of the Wayfarers' Brotherhood camps added with Lost Dungeons of Norrath, along with all sorts of snow dwelling creature, from mammoths to snow goblins. It also contains the entrance to Permafrost Keep, home to the mighty blue dragon, Lady Vox.
Jaggedpine Forest - this lush forest, revamped shortly before the release of Gates of Discord, is home to all sorts of woodland creature, from lions to bears. There is also a camp of Druids, in the center of which can be found a teleportation stone to Surefall Glade.
Nedaria's Landing - this beautiful zone, filled with the lush forest of Jaggedpine, the quiet beach and crystal-clear water of western Antonica is home to all sorts of woodland creature. This is where the Wayfarers' Brotherhood opted to erect a small town, so they could build their great ship and cross the treacherous waters of the Abysmal Sea to Taelosia.
North Karana - the northern quadrant of the massive Plains of Karana, this zone contains a set of Wizard spires, the Antonica pylon to and from The Nexus on Luclin.
Qeynos Hills - the rolling hills found north of Qeynos, there are guard towers littered throughout, making it a playground for young Humans.
West Karana - this zone is western quadrant of the massive Plains of Karana.
[edit] Dungeons
Blackburrow - this lower-level dungeon is a labyrinth of tunnels, home to the Blackburrow clan of gnolls.
Permafrost Keep - this dungeon, made for players in their 30s and 40s, is home to all sorts of snow goblins, and the great blue dragon, Lady Vox.
Qeynos Catacombs - the dark sewers beneath Qeynos, this dungeon is made for low-level players.
