Frostfell was celebrated all throughout Norrath and beyond. It was the time of year to spend with family and friends, in-game and out-of-game. Community Members were asked to write about their Frostfell Adventures and to decorate Norrath in the Deck the Norrathian Halls challenge. Some community Frostfell carols are also included.
Frostfell Adventures Challenge
(Challenge: The Frostfell Adventures) Congratulations to the winners of the Frostfell Adventures challenge!
- First Place:
- Gnomereaper
- Jyve
- Nirmalti
'Twas the raid before Frostfell
Written by Community Member Jyve 'Twas the raid before Frostfell, when all through the lobby
barely a toon was buffing, not even illusion gobby
The Cultural boots were hung by the Guild Hall Jacuzzi
Whilst many of us checked for new loot on Lucy
The alts were nestled all snug in their beds
Whilst visions of handed down gear danced in their heads
Missing some gear, with dkp that I lack
had just afk'd for a bio and snack
When out in the forums there arose such a clatter
I hit F5 quick to see what's the matter
Away to the threads with the posts rising fast
I page down the list to see who'd posted last
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear
it's Rashere's post to elucidate and make it all clear
And he quoted and commented and called them by name
"Now Nodyin, now Ngreth, now Prathun, and Maddoc,
on Sklug, on Absor on Rytan and Merloc
To the top of the todo list, the quests and the tasks
now fix them, and nerf them, and stop all the hax"
And then, in a twinkling, I heard systemwide
a Gm announcement, filled with such pride
'welcome to Norrath' it yelled all be told
'come to the arena, bring a fishing pole'
with the usual comments edited by HH's that are forbade
I heard; "Happy Frostfell to all, and to all a good raid"
How a Gnomereaper Saved Frostfell
Written by Community Member Gnomereaper I had heard that there was some sort of distrurbance in the Great Divide, so I strolled through the area with my trusty obsidian worg, Vaughnificus Heshushamel Abnerferagliciouszafracta el Reconguista XXVII or "Vaun" for short. We approached with care noticing that some pasty, white midgets had overtaken the area. I asked one if they were from Thurgadin, while they replied yes he quickly established himself as a toymaker for Santug Claugg. Vaun growled and swiftly dragged me into the construct as I bid the bit of protein a good day. Upon entering the compound I found some ominous trolls, as being a friend to most trolls I engaged them in conversation. They each had simple names such as Zoog, Zimm, Zippy, or some such. Either way, the unimposing trolls all identified themselves as being minions of the big, red armored ogre. With some more in depth conversation we found out that some dwarves had went missing, like a big loss to the totality of mankind.. but they persisted that these dwarves had value for Santug's plans. So Vaun quickly tracked down the nearest lost midget, and we quickly dispatched two strange golems.
A Frostfell Poem
Written by Community Member Nirmalti Once in the swamp of Innothule upon a morning dreary,
I came across an alligator weary,
"How goes it, my fine scaled friend?"
"Oh" he whined, "will the pain never end?"
He looked to be in rough shape indeed,
He did not look at all, to be a noble steed.
His scales were ripped, cracked and battered,
His tail, torn and tattered.
But his nose, it gleamed in the gloom,
I swore, just like a big red balloon!
"How did you come into such dire straights?"
He looked at me square and his glance threw weights.
"Santug's gators said I was fat, and dumb and slow,
And with that red nose, I just had to go!
I was sniffling along amongst these big roots,
When a bunch of humans yelled PHAT LEWTZ!
They tried to take my nose they did,
And sell it in the bazaar for a pence and a quid!"
With such a tale of horror and woe,
I could not look at this creature as foe.
I Layed on my Hands in a nonsexual way,
No really, I did, not all paladins are **Halfling**!
He immediately looked better and cleaner as well,
But unfortunately nothing could be done for the smell.
"Come my friend, you need to train quick,
Santug's sleigh leaves tonight and I know just the trick!"
I recalled in my massive reservoir of lore,
That to show up those gators would be no easy chore,
But a quick teleport, skip and a leap,
I could be at the new hot zone of Permafrost Keep!
The theme from Rocky IV had begun to play,
As goblins began to run screaming to pray.
Even with Ward of Tunare nerfed all away,
This goblins I could easily hold out at bay.
Quite soon we were ready to go not bothering to count the goblins we slew,
We would show those bigoted gators a thing or two!
Back to the swamp we rushed and we raced,
Santug's sleigh would be ready, at Grobb it was based.
And what a scene should we see to make high hopes shatter,
FROGS everywhere and not a bowl full of batter!
The troll's had been scattered, the gators had fled.
And there lay Santug… no, not dead!
"Da Frostfell is smashed!" he yelled and started to cry,
As we approached he made a flatulent sigh.
"Santug!" I shouted over the din,
"I have someone to bring Frostfell in!"
He peered up from his mournful despair,
A gator stood proud, and met his sad stare.
"Rudof" He whispered with eyes going wide,
"But you so big, and yous got pride!"
My new friend the gator clacked his teeth once,
I think that means, in troll, We Hunts.
"Frostfell be saved!" Santug cheered to the sky,
I felt gladdened by this, without knowing why.
"Come Rudof da kids wait, we go!"
Santug tossed the reins and dusted off snow.
With a frightening lurch and careen to the left,
The sleigh lifted off with Santug's big heft.
As he sailed away into the black night,
I could hear over the end of the fight,
"Merry Frostfell to ones and to alls,
From Da big ones all da way to da smalls!"
Deck the Norrathian Halls Challenge
(Challenge: Deck the Norrathian Halls) Congratulations to the winners of the Deck the Norrathian Halls challenge!
- First Place
- Ragbert-CT - In Oggok the Frostfell was celebrated with the traditional decorations of the Frostfell tree and many stacks of Santug's Gifts. Chef Dooga has prepared a mustard coated gnomish treat with apple stuffing served here by her loving husband Bouncer Scaar.
- Trubled_CT - Simple Winter in Qeynos.Hills
- Eltara - Frostfell Feast at Dreadspire - Nothing like a good ole Gnome roast to set off the Holiday feastivities. Click on image to view animation.
- Ninka - Click on image to view animation.
- Nirmalti
- Slashtail
Frostfell Carols
(View more Frostfell Carols) This wasn't a challenge but Community Members were asked to take their favorite holiday songs and change the words to EQ and Frostfell terminology.
Carol written by Community Member Armarant-7th Frostfell Bells Dashing through the guild hall
On a one-worg open sleigh,
Over the corpses we go,
snickering all the way;
Bells on gnome leashes ring,
Making dark elves bright,
What fun it is to ride and adventure with
A slaying song tonight.
Frostfell bells, Frostfell bells,
Frostfell all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-worg open sleigh
A day or two ago,
I thought I'd take a ride,
And soon my scimitar
Was seated by my side;
The worg was lean and lank;
Misfortune seemed his lot;
He got into a crash,
And soon we got upshot.
Frostfell Bells, Frostfell Bells,
Frostfell all the way!
What fun it is to ride
In a one-worg open sleigh.
A day or two ago,
The story I must tell
I went out on the snow
And on my back I fell;
Santug was riding by
In a one-worg open sleigh,
He laughed as there
I sprawling lie,
But quickly drove away.
Frostfell Bells, Frostfell Bells,
Frostfell all the way!
What fun it is to ride
In a one-worg open sleigh.
Now the ground is white
Go it while you're young,
Take the girls tonight
And sing this slaying song;
Just get a brown chained worg
Two-forty as his speed
Hitch him to an open sleigh
And crack! you'll take the lead.
Frostfell Bells, Frostfell Bells,
Frostfell all the way!
What fun it is to ride in a one-worg open sleigh
Carols written by Community Member Svenalo Sung to Hark the Herald Angels Sing "Hark!" Herald Hamster shouts, "STOP MY WHEEL! THE POWER'S OUT!"
"Stop the wheel, the server's dead! Oh my oh my aching head..."
Crashes! Rollbacks! Reimbursements!
Cusswords! Frayed Nerves! Raid Disjointment!
"Hark!" Herald Hamster shouts, "STOP MY WHEEL! THE POWER'S OUT!"
Sung to the tune O Little Town of Bethlehem Oh little town of AK'Anon, how still you did lie, until Meldrath's Fortress, took flight and flew on by... Yet in thy dark streets cometh, adventurers big and small, to chase him down, and push him back, so AK'Anon don't fall. Albatross, oh Albatross, lost to us that day; and the battle raged, the war was fought, and times were dark indeed... Yet in the end the king victorious, Meldrath's reign put down, raised a cheer, both far and near, and passed the mead around.
Carol written by Community Member h0tr0d Don't tank with a ranger Away in a manger. Don't tank with a ranger or you'll make me cry,
The little gnomes first then the halflings will die;
Don't tank with a ranger it won't be much fun,
Unless you like asking for a res-urr-ect-ion.
The warriors are best for this task I do feel,
They let the nice clerics use their com-plete heal;
The rangers are fine if you want D-P-S,
But don't tank with a ranger ro you'll see Shadowrest.
A knight would work also, just check their AC,
I know there's a difference if it's high you'll see;
For tracking a ranger he has no real peer,
But for tanking they are just not suited I fear.
Carol written by Community Member Chanus To the tune of Oh Come, All Ye Faithful: Oh come, Gnomes and Halflings
Tiny and delicious!
Oh co-ome ye who a-are wee to be my dinner.
Garlic and butter
Make the finest dipping sauce
Oh come and by my dinner
Gnomes and Halflings!
Carol written by Community Member Azaylya_Flowerpot Halfling got run over by a Werewolf Halfling got run over by a Werewolf, running home to Rivervale yesterday. Oh! You can say there's no such thing as Werewolves... but as for Gnomes and Halflings, we believe!