EoF Interviews Teil 2

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Beim nächsten Interview wurde wieder Illucide befragt, Thema ist diesmal Castle Mistmoore:

What is the significance of Castle Mistmoore in the world of Norrath? Ilucide: Castle Mistmoore sits like a dark monument to the might of Mayong above the Loping Plains. For centuries, it's been a symbol of the untold power of the dark lord, and the villagers of Somborn are cowed by both the vision and the inhabitants of the estate. These nights, the halls are filled with vampires and their thralls taken from the surrounding lands. Mayong has little time to hold court, and is mostly found deep in his inner sanctum searching for answers about Zebuxoruk's prophecies and a symbol bound with the fate of Norrath.

Klick hier um mehr zu erfahren Where did the inspiration for the amazing architecture come from? Ilucide : It's a mix of two desires, really. First and foremost was to make the castle feel familiar to what it's been in EQ. People will recognize the piano, stained glass, and gray stone walls from the original castle. At the same time, a lot of inspiration was drawn from European gothic cathedrals, specifically the one in Barcelona (which I highly recommend to anyone visiting Spain!). The high, vaulted ceilings, golden adornments, stairway leading down below the altar, and a few other things are pulled from the look of that cathedral. The artist responsible for the zone, Michael Bacon did an amazing job translating that into game. Is Mayong Mistmoore, the keeper of the castle, as bad as he looks? Ilucide : Oh yeah! Do you think that Castle Mistmoore will prove to be one of the more challenging areas in this expansion? Ilucide : For groups, and small raids (group x2) certainly! The denizens of the castle are older and more wiley than many others in Norrath, perhaps rivalled only by the nayads of Nizara in their cunning abilities. For raids, adventurers will want to seek challenge in Mayong's inner sanctum...

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In einem etwas älteren Interview wurde Owlchick über die Fae befragt:

A lot of people are excited about the new race. Can you tell us a bit about the lore behind the Faes and its family's history? Owlchick: Fae have grown and change quite a bit since the Age of Turmoil (the setting for the original EverQuest). They inhabited both Lesser and Greater Faydark, keeping mostly to themselves in those days as they did not want to become involved in the politics of their neighbors. Over time, they began a cordial relationship with the Feir'Dal (wood elves) of Kelethin and eventually began to live much closer to that city. Through various periods of war, strife and cataclysm, there came to be more Fae and less of any other race in Kelethin, and so the Fae assumed a leadership role. With the influence of Growth so strong in Faydwer, the Fae began to grow and change, including the development of new and more colorful wing patterns. As for the royal house, Princess Joleena, originally from a faery village in Lesser Faydark, was the first Queen of the Fae. The royal line has been passed down through the generations through her female heirs. Queen Amree is the current Queen of the Fae.

Klick hier um mehr zu erfahren Can you tell us about the wings? Their colors, abilities etc.? Owlchick: As mentioned, the Fae wings have changed due to Growth's influence in Faydwer. It seems that each generation includes wings with a wider variety of shapes and colors. The simplest designs and colors are usually found on Fae who have some relation with the royal line. The Fae have a saying, "The brightest flower is picked first for the bouquet!" which might explain why the royal wings are plain, other than a faint coppery sheen. Owlchick was also kind enough to share a great picture of her in Fae garb. Thank you Owlchick

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