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Panzak was born in Rivervale on November 16, 2001. Like most
other Hobbits, his first forays into the world of Norrath were
into Misty Thicket to test himself against animals and insects,
and later the Orcs and the Goblins that inhabit the area beyond
the guarded wall. As a pre-teen, Panzak joined forces with other
young warriors in the Northern Desert Of Ro, helping keep the
Dervish forces in check, and occasionally thinning the alligator
herd that is an ever-present menace to the Docks that permit
travel to the Iceclad Ocean.
Panzak grew into young adulthood patrolling the Northern and
then Southern Plains of Karana, graduating from melee combat
with spiders to pure-magic user against the Griffons of the North
and then the Aviaks and Gnolls that inhabit the Southern Plains.
Notably, it was against the Gnolls of Split Paw that he first
joined the fighting that often takes place hidden deep beneath
the surface of Norrath.
Panzak realized that he was too poorly equipped to fight effectively
against the stronger foes he now faced. So he travelled to Rathe
Mountains, and made hundreds of forays against the strong and
intimidating Hill Giants. While larger and a more dangerous quarry
than the Gnolls, the richly-lined pockets of the Hill Giants
allowed him to acquire arms and armor with many magical qualities
that improved his ability to work his magic against his enemies
Now in his mid-40's, Panzak established himself in the Eastern
Wastes of Velious. He fought long and hard but in the end unsuccessfully
to remove the Ry'Gorr Orcs from the Coldain Camp near the Great
Span to Iceclad. Latest reports indicate the Orcs still occupy
this camp, but they have paid dearly for the privilege and one
wonders how long they will see it a worthwhile holding. Ultimately,
Panzak fought against all of the enemies of the Coldain Dwarves;
the Ry'Gorr Orcs, the hated Frost Giants, even the Ulthork Hunters
and Warriors along the northern and southern coasts.
Ultimately, Panzak became an Ally to the Coldain people, and
one day made the crossing to visit Thurgadin, the Coldain capital
located in The Great Divide. As a Hobbit, he found the Dwarven
city quite comfortable and the residents hospitable, providing
nearly all the supplies he required to pursue development in
nearly all trade skills. (At this time, Panzak is a master of
all of the known trades, and is approaching Grandmaster status
in several including Jewelcraft and Fletching.)
Panzak's war against the Frost Giants not only gained him
Ally status with the Coldain, but also improved his standing
with the dragons of the Claws of Veeshan. Eventually his reputation
improved to the point where he could actually speak with these
ferocious creatures. He learned that this group of dragons -
like the Coldain - would further improve his equipment if he
would but help them in their fight against the common enemy,
the Frost Giants and their minions. And so Panzak did just that,
using his magic and even lending an occasional hammer blow to
further their now-common cause.
From his base in Thurgadin, it is just a short journey via
PanzAir to Cobalt Scar, where Veeshan itself rent the earth on
the continent of Velious. Since that time, it has mostly filled
with water, and now stands as a lethal harbor for any who venture
nearby. The ridges and beaches that ring the bay provide an excellent
hunting ground, well-adapted to a Druid's most productive fighting
styles. Panzak spent his entire Sixth Decade in Cobalt Scar,
fighting the Wyverns, Cobalt Drakes, a few Sirens, the Bulthar,
and yes, even a few Othmir. (Panzak has since regretted his brief
war against these peaceful sea creatures, and to this day denies
he is guilty of clubbing baby seals, using powerful magiks instead.
He has also done much to repair his reputation with them, and
continues to this day).
Many fine and wonderful things have also happend to Panzak
in Cobalt Scar.
One day in May, 2002, a Shadow Knight and a Mage perished
in Cobalt Scar and had no means of securing resurrection on their
own. To help them avoid a serious loss of experience, Panzak
went on a mission of mercy to Thurgadin to secure a Cleric of
sufficient skill to ressurect them properly. As fate would have
it, the Cleric he begged help from was not only a Guildmate of
one of the fallen warriors, but also the leader of that guild,
Equilibrium. This selfless act gained the then Level 51 Druid
an invitation to join the Equilibrium, despite the fact that
the Guild was closed to all below level 54, and closed to Druids
of any level.
As a member of Equilibrium, Panzak has helped many of his
Guildmates, and all have helped him. They cheered for him when,
on June 24th, 2002, four Bulthar simultaneously fell to his spells,
and his accumulated accomplishments propelled him to the highest
level, a Level 60 Heirophant.
Later that same day, nearly 30 of his Guildmates dedicated
three hours of their time to travel far into Timorous Deep to
help slay the dragon Faydedar on his behalf, completing his Epic
Quest, and gaining for him the Nature Walker's Scimitar. The
Scimitar's powerful magical qualities helped strengthen Panzak
in many ways, although he admits in confidence that he has much
to learn about one-hand slashing techniques before he can use
it effectively as a proper sword.
Panzak spends his time now helping other Guildmates (in particular
Panior) get stronger so they can defend Norrath from the more
powerful enemies that lurk on and beneath the surface, and, yes,
even on Norrath's moon, Luclin. As a result of his Guildship
with Equilibrium, and his status as Ally of the Coldain and Claws
of Veeshan, Panzak continues to get stronger himself, and looks
forward to many exciting adventures in the future. |
I'm a Myrmidon. A Warrior tried and true, and a subordinate who executes orders unquestioningly. Those orders come from the Legendary Little One, Panzak. I fight those he marks, and as I protect him he protects me.
Together we have done a lot. Such I have been told. More I need not know. |
