Northern Plains of Karana

Classic Era (added 1999-2000)

The Northern Plains of Karana consist of a small but dangerous area in the middle of the vast Plains of Karana. It is also the hub of most of the traffic on the western half of the continent, as it marks the area where the bridges from the east and south pass over the river that marks two of its borders. The gypsy camp is a dangerous location where all players may be bound, though not until the March 2001 patch. [1] It is one of only a few non-city bind locations.

Level of Monsters: 10-30+ Types of Monsters: Lions and Lionesses, Lion Matriarchs, Lion Patriarchs, Pincer Beetles, Borer Beetles, Scythe Beetles, Shadow Wolves, Silvermist Wolves, Grizzly Bears, Raiders, Werewolves, Ghouls, Griffawns, Griffenes, Griffins, Hill Giants, Treants Notable NPCs: Xanuusus, the Fangbreakers, Druid Trainer, Ashenpaw, Zahal the Vile, GrimFeather, Swiftclaw, Lieutenant Midraim, The Silver Griffon, Timbur the Tiny, Korvik the Cursed Unique Items: Belt of Flesh Hooks Belt of Flesh Hooks Slot: WAIST AC: 5 CHA: -5 SV DISEASE: +5 SV POISON: +5 WT: 0.2 Size: SMALL Class: SHD Race: HUM DEF TRL OGR GNM IKS , Lion-skin Leggings Lion-skin Leggings MAGIC ITEM Slot: LEGS AC: 6 INT: +2 AGI: +2 WT: 4.0 Size: MEDIUM Class: ALL except NEC WIZ MAG ENC Race: ALL , Pair of Bent Spectacles Pair of Bent Spectacles Slot: FACE MANA: +15 SV MAGIC: +5 WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL , Granite Earring Granite Earring MAGIC ITEM Slot: EAR MANA: +25 WT: 0.1 Size: TINY Class: ALL Race: ALL , Wolf-hide Sleeves Wolf-hide Sleeves MAGIC ITEM Slot: ARMS AC: 5 STR: +2 CHA: +2 WT: 1.5 Size: SMALL Class: ALL except NEC WIZ MAG ENC Race: ALL , Giants Reminder String Giants Reminder String MAGIC ITEM Slot: WAIST AC: 2 INT: +5 WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL except HUM ERU HEF , Giant Laceless Sandal Giant Laceless Sandal Slot: SECONDARY AC: 15 STA: +5 CHA: -7 WT: 5.0 Size: LARGE Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD DRU BRD ROG SHM Race: ELF HIE DEF DWF HFL GNM , A Gypsy Medallion A Gypsy Medallion MAGIC ITEM Slot: NECK AC: 2 CHA: +9 SV DISEASE: +10 WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL Related Quests: Corrupt Guards, Research Aid, Shackle of Bronze, Winds of Karana Adjacent Zones: Western Plains of Karana, Eastern Plains of Karana, Southern Plains of Karana Name in /who: northkarana Zone Spawn Timer: 6:00 Succor/Evacuate: -284, -382 (Just outside gypsy camp) ZEM Value: 75 100 (133%)

Map

1. Hut with Alcohol 2. Area Patrolled by the Fangbreakers 3. Obelisk with named Treant nearby 4. Hut with Innkeepers selling Food and Goods 5. Empty farm 6. Gypsy Camp selling Combine Weapons, Alcohol, Food and Goods, Dreadlands Gate Spell, Bind Spot circa Mar 2001 [2] 7. Guard Tower 8. Farm with farmers 9. Farm with farmers 10. Druid Ring with Treants, Druid Trainer and merchant selling Druid Spells -2750,-1450 11. Wizard Teleportation Ring 12. Farm with farmers 13. Obelisk with Skeletons/Zombies/Ghouls 14. Raider Camp

Dangers

The Northern Plains of Karana offer both promise and peril for those brave enough to hunt here, and it has a good mix of low to mid level mobs that roam freely throughout the zone. From wolfs, grizzly bears and lions to massive beetles, and the ever dangerous variety of griffons that call these lands home, there is something for everyone between levels 12 to 20(and beyond...). Even the occasional hill giant has been known to go for a walk out in the open here. The guards at the lone tower in the zone are easily the most overworked guards in the game, and it is not uncommon to see one of them at half health after fending off a higher level mob.

"a rabid Griffon" occasionally spawns and patrols the Eastern edge of the zone. It is very fast and has a large aggro radius, and is relatively high level (red to level 30).

Given that the above is true, hunting in this area is very dangerous, although it can be quite lucrative. If you know how to hunt, and by that I mean to pull creatures to the zones edges and use your far distance view to keep an eye on what's coming, you can actually do quite well fighting the many types of beetles at lower levels. Like I said, though, hill giants are fast and can spawn practically on top of you, and the run from Qeynos is long...

The North Karana druid ring can also be a dangerous place to let your guard down. Though not too often, Griffons, Grimfeather, and even Hill giants have been known to roam directly in to the ring. While there is a guard tower near by, it is a hot spot for evil classes to camp, and it's best not to count on it for safety.

Benefits

Willowisp hunting is excellent here from lvl 10 - 15. The Research Aid quest gives several percent exp, for every lightstone handed in.

The largest benefit in this area is the high-level hunting it affords. Well-coordinated groups of 15th level and higher (usually low 20's) can make quite a bit of money and experience in this area, travelling and killing off Griffins.

It is possible to bind in the gypsy camp here as well, making the trip for melee-types a bit better. Non-casters cannot be bound at gypsy camp until the Mar 2001 patch. [3]

There is raider spawn of 6 along the water ( -4070, -1940 ) that has a very good spawn rate. It's never too late to gather Red-Sashes if you decide to head back to Qeynos. These raiders drop much the same loot as bandits, but a slight higher drop rate of the sashes it seems.

There are also some items to be had in this area which are unique on this half of the continent. The only place to get combine weapons on the western half of Antonica (other than Rathe Mountians) lies within the Northern Plains. Also, there is a good chance that werewolves can be found in the northern part of the zone next to the mountains where the Fangbreakers roam, providing all of their associated items as well. There is also a merchant who sells high level Druid spells, as well as a trainer for Druids near the eastern bend of the river.

Traveling To and From Northern

The western border marks the vast edge with the Western Plains of Karana. Travelling that way leads eventually to the cities of Erudin, Qeynos, and Halas. The southern and eastern edges of the zone are bordered by an impassable river. The only ways across it are two bridges. The southern bridge leads into the Southern Plains of Karana, and is guarded by the Qeynos Guard.

The eastern bridge is a vast wooden structure, rumored to have been built by the hill giants, that passes over the eastern stretch of the river. Nobody guards this bridge.

What's in this zone?

Quests - Found 6 quests that start in Northern Karana:

Quest Name	Reward	Quest Giver	Minimum Level	Classes	Related Zones	Related NPCs
Aegis of Life Quest	?
Corrupt Guards	?
Guard Shilster's Stout	?
Research Aid	?
The Bread Shipment (N Karana)	?
Werewolf Hunters	?

NPCs - Found 63 NPCs that spawn in Northern Karana:

NPC Name	Race	Class	Level	Location	Known Loot	Description
A Griffawn
A Griffon
A Grizzly Bear
A Highland Lion
A Lioness
A Rabid Grizzly
A Raider
A Silvermist Wolf
A Willowisp
A Zombie
A borer beetle
A farmer
A ghoul
A griffenne
A pincer beetle
A rabid griffawn
A rabid griffenne
A rabid griffon
A scythe beetle
A skeleton
A tiny skeleton
Ashenpaw
Barkeep Jeny
Barkeep Milo
Bilbis Briar
Briana Treewhisper
Bristletoe
Brother Nallin
Bunu Stoutheart
Callowwing
Capt Linarius
Cordelia Minster
Ezmirella
Fixxin Followig
GrimFeather
Grimtooth
Guard Bartley
Guard Fredrick
Guard Oystin
Guard Oystind
Guard Shilster
Guard Stanard
Guard Westyn
Innkeep Disda
Innkeep James
Korvik the Cursed
Lieutenant Midraim
Mrysila
Nul Aleswiller
Regis the Reverent
Romella
Romi
Roule
Shiel Glimmerspindle
Swiftclaw
Tak Whistler
The Silver Griffon
The Swarm Mother
Timbur the Tiny
Watchman Dexlin
Withered treant
Xanuusus
Zahal the Vile

Items - Found 36 items that drop in Northern Karana:

Item Name	Drops From	Slot	Stats
A Gypsy Medallion A Gypsy Medallion MAGIC ITEM Slot: NECK AC: 2 CHA: +9 SV DISEASE: +10 WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Aegis of Life Aegis of Life MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NODROP Slot: BACK SECONDARY Charges: 1 AC: 12 WIS: +10 SV DISEASE: +25 Effect: Superior Healing (Must Equip, Casting Time: Instant) at Level 30 WT: 9.5 Size: LARGE Class: CLR PAL Race: ALL except TRL OGR IKS	None?	(None)
Bag of Troll Guts Bag of Troll Guts WT: 3.7 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Bear-hide Jerkin Bear-hide Jerkin MAGIC ITEM Slot: CHEST AC: 9 STA: +2 WIS: +2 WT: 3.5 Size: MEDIUM Class: ALL except NEC WIZ MAG ENC Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Belt of Flesh Hooks Belt of Flesh Hooks Slot: WAIST AC: 5 CHA: -5 SV DISEASE: +5 SV POISON: +5 WT: 0.2 Size: SMALL Class: SHD Race: HUM DEF TRL OGR GNM IKS	None?	(None)
Cracked Corrupt Guard Helm Cracked Corrupt Guard Helm LORE ITEM NO DROP WT: 1.0 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Crystal Ring Crystal Ring MAGIC ITEM Slot: FINGER AC: 2 HP: +7 WT: 0.1 Size: TINY Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Giant Laceless Sandal Giant Laceless Sandal Slot: SECONDARY AC: 15 STA: +5 CHA: -7 WT: 5.0 Size: LARGE Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD DRU BRD ROG SHM Race: ELF HIE DEF DWF HFL GNM	None?	(None)
Giant Laceless Sandal Giant Laceless Sandal Slot: SECONDARY AC: 15 STA: +5 CHA: -7 WT: 5.0 Size: LARGE Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD DRU BRD ROG SHM Race: ELF HIE DEF DWF HFL GNM	None?	(None)
Giants Reminder String Giants Reminder String MAGIC ITEM Slot: WAIST AC: 2 INT: +5 WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL except HUM ERU HEF	None?	(None)
Granite Earring Granite Earring MAGIC ITEM Slot: EAR MANA: +25 WT: 0.1 Size: TINY Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Griffenne Charm Griffenne Charm MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP Slot: NECK AC: 3 CHA: +3 WT: 0.1 Size: TINY Class: BRD Race: HUM ELF HEF	None?	(None)
Griffenne Downfeather Griffenne Downfeather MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP WT: 0.5 Size: MEDIUM Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Griffon Eye Griffon Eye LORE ITEM NO DROP Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY WT: 0.2 Size: TINY Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Griffon Feathers Griffon Feathers WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Griffon Talon Gloves Griffon Talon Gloves MAGIC ITEM Slot: HANDS AC: 4 STR: +2 WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
High Quality Lion Skin High Quality Lion Skin WT: 3.5 Size: LARGE Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Ingot of the Reverent Ingot of the Reverent MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP WT: 1.0 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Iron Shackles Iron Shackles NO DROP Slot: WRIST LEGS AC: 7 CHA: -5 WT: 2.7 Size: SMALL Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG SHM Race: HUM BAR ERU ELF HIE DEF HEF IKS	None?	(None)
Lianna's Flute Lianna's Flute LORE ITEM NO DROP Slot: SECONDARY Wind Instrument WT: 0.5 Size: TINY Class: BRD Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Lion-Skin Leggings Lion-Skin Leggings MAGIC ITEM Slot: LEGS AC: 6 INT: +2 AGI: +2 WT: 4.0 Size: MEDIUM Class: ALL except NEC WIZ MAG ENC Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Lion-skin Leggings Lion-skin Leggings MAGIC ITEM Slot: LEGS AC: 6 INT: +2 AGI: +2 WT: 4.0 Size: MEDIUM Class: ALL except NEC WIZ MAG ENC Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Low Quality Lion Skin Low Quality Lion Skin WT: 3.5 Size: LARGE Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Medium Quality Lion Skin Medium Quality Lion Skin WT: 3.5 Size: LARGE Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Pair of Bent Spectacles Pair of Bent Spectacles Slot: FACE MANA: +15 SV MAGIC: +5 WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Putrid Bear Hide Putrid Bear Hide NODROP CHA: -3 SV DISEASE: -10 WT: 4.5 Size: LARGE Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Rune of Ivy Rune of Ivy MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP WT: 0.1 Size: TINY Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Silver Griffon Feathers Silver Griffon Feathers MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP QUEST ITEM WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Sir Gerwin's Head Sir Gerwin's Head LORE ITEM NO DROP WT: 1.0 Size: MEDIUM Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Superb Bear Hide Superb Bear Hide WT: 5.0 Size: LARGE Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Superb Lion Skin Superb Lion Skin WT: 3.5 Size: LARGE Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Superb Wolf Hide Superb Wolf Hide WT: 3.5 Size: LARGE Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Very Tiny Crumpled Skeleton Very Tiny Crumpled Skeleton NO DROP WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Werewolf-hide Jerkin Werewolf-hide Jerkin MAGIC ITEM Slot: CHEST AC: 9 STR: +3 AGI: +3 WT: 1.0 Size: MEDIUM Class: DRU BRD Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Wild Cabbage Wild Cabbage This is a meal. WT: 0.6 Size: SMALL Class: ALL Race: ALL	None?	(None)
Wolf-hide Sleeves Wolf-hide Sleeves MAGIC ITEM Slot: ARMS AC: 5 STR: +2 CHA: +2 WT: 1.5 Size: SMALL Class: ALL except NEC WIZ MAG ENC Race: ALL	None?	(None)