What exactly is a Fishman?

In Norrath, a fishman is an aggressive bipedal amphibian. Although they may look primitive or even amusing at first glance, they are quite dangerous and best avoided. Fishman communities are highly organized and efficient. Their true name is Yha-lei, but most Norrathians just call them fishmen.

What sets the Fishman apart from other fantasy MMO mobs?

The Yha-lei, fishmen, are deep sea worshipers of Prexus, the Oceanlord. As followers of a sea god, they live to serve him. Every facet of their life revolves around paying homage to this sea god. Without a god to follow, the fishman society would fall into chaos and crumble.

What role do they play in the game world?

They are the major threat on the high seas and have recently begun to appear along major coastlines.

Where did you find inspiration for the Fishman design?

Originally, we wanted an intelligent amphibian race for our game that was not a sea elf or kedge. Between conversations with the designers and the artists, that creature became the fishman.

The fishman have long kept to the depths of the deepest oceans, far from the reach of surface dwellers. In the past, they never raided the shores of Norrath. However, something has brought them to the beaches and grottos. They hide some of the most ancient secrets of Norrath. Could some ancient secret called them to the surface or forced them from their homeland under the sea?

What exactly is a Mountain Giant?

The mountain giant in Norrath is known as a kromdek. These are massive humanoids that tower high above the tallest troll or ogre. Among giantkin, they are one of the strongest. The Kromdek are also master blacksmiths and miners, keeping some of the oldest secrets of steel.

: What sets the Mountain Giant apart from other fantasy MMO mobs?

Although the Kromdek are large and heavy humanoids, they are quite surefooted within the precarious crags of any mountainous landscape. They are also known to tame some of the larger flying beasts to use them as flying steeds, but that is a rare site.

What role do they play in the game world?

The Kromdek have long been foes to the Iksar and the Sarnak, having been subjugated by both races in the past. Within kunark they are a major force that keeps the Sathirian Empire from destroying the Ring of Scale and conquering the entire continent.

Where did you find inspiration for the Mountain Giant design?

We followed some of the original designs from EQ and infused the basic elements that we apply to all the giants within the Age of Destiny.

The kromdek maintain a kingdom that is not accessible in Kunark. However, they have begun to move back into the lowland territories of the Sathirian Empire.

What exactly is a Sokokar?

A sokokar is a powerful beast that is the result of combining one of the lesser dragonkind and the froglok race. Mash these two creatures together and you have a sokokar, at least, that is what Emperor Atrebe did. They make excellent flying mounts as well as powerful attack beasts.

What sets the Sokokar apart from other fantasy MMO mobs?

The sokokar is a unique creature that was the result of a form of fantasy genetic research by the lizard man race known as the iksar. Never before has the unrivaled power of a dragon come together with the agility of a frog man race to create such a unique war beast.

What role do they play in the game world?

The sokokar will appear as both friend and foe. They are the mounts that can keep you from a long and dangerous journey. They are also the tamed war beasts of the enemy and the feral monsters in the wilds.

Where did you find inspiration for the Sokokar design?

This beast goes back to the days of the original EQ expansion, the Ruins of Kunark. It was designed to be another creature created by the blending of two races together, something the iksar were dabbling with. The sokokar never made it in to the game, but their lore still existed. It is not until the Age of Destiny that we get a true glimpse of one of the original lost creatures of the Ruins of Kunark. We kept true to the original description and concept art.

The sokokar are one the, if not "the", most feared creatures in all of Kunark. Even the dragons have fallen to sokokar air cavalry units or wild packs of the beasts.