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[[Istan]] is one of the provinces ([[region]]s) of [[Elona]], featured in the [[Nightfall]] campaign.
 
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|campaign=Nightfall
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|neighbors=[[Kourna]]
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The island province of [[Istan]] is known for its navy—a formidable fleet that patrols [[Elona]]’s western coastline. Each day, ships from [[Tyria (continent)|Tyria]], [[Cantha]], and other distant parts of the world arrive in the port city of [[Kamadan, Jewel of Istan|Kamadan]]. From there, merchant ships travel to Istan’s numerous islands and the [[Kourna]]n mainland, braving waters troubled by [[corsair]] patrols, cyclones, and greater dangers. Valiant Istani watch the waters, confident that when hostile outsiders arrive in Elona, the province’s citizens, soldiers, and sailors will be ready for them.
[[Image:ElonaWorldmap.jpg|thumb|200|right|Istan as it appeared during the Nightfall world preview event.]]
 
   
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Great Istani heroes have been forged by great adversity: war, famine, invasion, and stranger threats. Over six hundred years ago, the infamous [[Scarab Plague]] devastated this province. Victims died horribly, as insects erupted through boils on their skin. Many believed the outbreak of plague had supernatural origins, blaming the suffering of the innocent on unseen forces. In this troubled time, heroes tended to the sick, evacuated towns and villages, and searched for the source of corruption. Though the origin of the plague was never found, great tales are still told of heroes helping the beleaguered populace.
Istan is a large archipelago located off the south-western shores of the Elona mainland, consisting of three large islands and a number of smaller islands. It is known for its fantastic monuments left behind as remnants of a distant past. It is a land of heroes, its citizens are known as the protectors of Elona. Many of Istan's monuments symbolize a lost glory of an ancient Elonian empire.
 
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To this day, Istan rewards bravery and accomplishment. No word describes its government more than “meritocracy:” the best and brightest are rewarded with promotion, and years of service are recognized. Village elders watch over many towns and outposts, eventually rising to positions of respect and authority on the Council of Elders. The province has its fair share of miscreants and scoundrels, of course—criminals typically sink to the dregs of society—but each dawn in Istan, another hero’s journey begins.
   
 
==Locations==
 
==Locations==
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===Towns===
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*[[Kamadan, Jewel of Istan]]
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===Explorable Areas===
 
===Explorable Areas===
 
*[[Island of Shehkah]]
 
*[[Island of Shehkah]]
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*[[Sun Docks]]
 
*[[Sun Docks]]
 
*[[Consulate]]
 
*[[Consulate]]
*[[Consulate Docks]]
 
 
*[[Plains of Jarin]]
 
*[[Plains of Jarin]]
 
*[[Cliffs of Dohjok]]
 
*[[Cliffs of Dohjok]]
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===Outposts===
 
===Outposts===
*[[Chahbek Village (Location)|Chahbek Village]]
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*[[Chahbek Village (location)|Chahbek Village]]
 
*[[Consulate Docks (location)|Consulate Docks]]
 
*[[Sunspear Great Hall]]
 
*[[Sunspear Great Hall]]
 
*[[Champion's Dawn]]
 
*[[Champion's Dawn]]
 
*[[The Astralarium]]
 
*[[The Astralarium]]
*[[Jokanur Diggings (Location)|Jokanur Diggings]]
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*[[Jokanur Diggings (location)|Jokanur Diggings]]
 
*[[Beknur Harbor]]
 
*[[Beknur Harbor]]
 
*[[Kodlonu Hamlet]]
 
*[[Kodlonu Hamlet]]
*[[Blacktide Den (Location)|Blacktide Den]]
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*[[Blacktide Den (location)|Blacktide Den]]
   
===Towns===
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===Arenas===
*[[Kamadan, Jewel of Istan]]
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*[[Sunspear Arena]]
   
 
===Missions===
 
===Missions===
*[[Chahbek Village (Mission)|Chahbek Village]] [[Chahbek Village (Location)|... (Location)]]
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*[[Chahbek Village (mission)|Chahbek Village]] [[Chahbek Village (location)|... (location)]]
*[[Jokanur Diggings (Mission)|Jokanur Diggings]] [[Jokanur Diggings (Location)|... (Location)]]
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*[[Jokanur Diggings (mission)|Jokanur Diggings]] [[Jokanur Diggings (location)|... (location)]]
*[[Blacktide Den (Mission)|Blacktide Den]] [[Blacktide Den (Location)|... (Location)]]
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*[[Blacktide Den (mission)|Blacktide Den]] [[Blacktide Den (location)|... (location)]]
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*[[Consulate Docks (mission)|Consulate Docks]] [[Consulate Docks (location)|... (location)]]
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
*Most outposts in Istan have a maximum party size of 4, the only exceptions are [[Beknur Harbor]], [[Kodlonu Hamlet]] and [[Blacktide Den (Location)|Blacktide Den]], which have a maximum party size of 8.
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*Most outposts in Istan have a maximum party size of 4, the only exceptions are [[Beknur Harbor]], [[Kodlonu Hamlet]] and [[Blacktide Den (location)|Blacktide Den]], which have a maximum party size of 8.
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*You can get a maximum of 21.9% exploration in Istan if you use a Nightfall character.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*The name Istan is probably derived from the [[Wikipedia:-stan|-stan suffix]], which means "land", "place" or "country" in Sanskrit, Persian and related languages.
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*The name Istan is probably derived from the [[Wikipedia:-stan|-stan suffix]], which means "land", "place" or "country" in Sanskrit, Persian and related languages, and literally means I-Land.
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*Some maintain that Istan is named after Istanbul, as Elonian architecture is similair to that of the Middle East.
*Istan is also an inland spanish town on the costa del sol.
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*Istan is also an inland spanish town on the Costa Del Sol.
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*The music throughout Istan is very similar to the theme of Endor, from Star Wars VI
   
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[[Category:Nations]]
 
[[Category:Regions (Nightfall)]]
 
[[Category:Regions (Nightfall)]]
 
[[Category:Elona]]
 
[[Category:Elona]]

Latest revision as of 17:40, 30 May 2009

Istan
Istan
Basic Info
Campaign: Nightfall
Type: Region
Part of: Elona
Neighbor(s)
Kourna
Map
ElonaWorldmap
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The island province of Istan is known for its navy—a formidable fleet that patrols Elona’s western coastline. Each day, ships from Tyria, Cantha, and other distant parts of the world arrive in the port city of Kamadan. From there, merchant ships travel to Istan’s numerous islands and the Kournan mainland, braving waters troubled by corsair patrols, cyclones, and greater dangers. Valiant Istani watch the waters, confident that when hostile outsiders arrive in Elona, the province’s citizens, soldiers, and sailors will be ready for them.

Great Istani heroes have been forged by great adversity: war, famine, invasion, and stranger threats. Over six hundred years ago, the infamous Scarab Plague devastated this province. Victims died horribly, as insects erupted through boils on their skin. Many believed the outbreak of plague had supernatural origins, blaming the suffering of the innocent on unseen forces. In this troubled time, heroes tended to the sick, evacuated towns and villages, and searched for the source of corruption. Though the origin of the plague was never found, great tales are still told of heroes helping the beleaguered populace.

To this day, Istan rewards bravery and accomplishment. No word describes its government more than “meritocracy:” the best and brightest are rewarded with promotion, and years of service are recognized. Village elders watch over many towns and outposts, eventually rising to positions of respect and authority on the Council of Elders. The province has its fair share of miscreants and scoundrels, of course—criminals typically sink to the dregs of society—but each dawn in Istan, another hero’s journey begins.

Locations

Towns

Explorable Areas

Outposts

Arenas

Missions

Notes

  • Most outposts in Istan have a maximum party size of 4, the only exceptions are Beknur Harbor, Kodlonu Hamlet and Blacktide Den, which have a maximum party size of 8.
  • You can get a maximum of 21.9% exploration in Istan if you use a Nightfall character.

Trivia

  • The name Istan is probably derived from the -stan suffix, which means "land", "place" or "country" in Sanskrit, Persian and related languages, and literally means I-Land.
  • Some maintain that Istan is named after Istanbul, as Elonian architecture is similair to that of the Middle East.
  • Istan is also an inland spanish town on the Costa Del Sol.
  • The music throughout Istan is very similar to the theme of Endor, from Star Wars VI