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== Overview ==

'''The Hidden Forest (THF)''' is a unique and completely custom starting zone. It is the hub for entire THF world. Here you will find everything a novice adventure would need before venturing out into the vast world of THF. Here you will find npc's with useful facts of the server, knowledge of the zones for quick teleporting to the adventuring areas, even some friendly enough to guide you around to your interest. You will also find everthing here ranging from a banker, merchants, class skill trainers and spell scribers with many more exciting custom features around every turn. Make sure you take the time to explore and speak with all the residents of THF before heading on to another area, theres lots to do and knowing all you can will make your stay on THF server more enjoyable.
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=== Connection Guide ===
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Connecting to THF is no different than connecting to any other EverQuest emulator server.  In order to connect, you will need a copy of the EverQuest Titanium, Secrets of Faydwer(SoF), or Seeds of Destruction(SoD) client.  If you plan to play on other EMU servers, it is recommended that you use separate folders for the THF server, as there are THF specific files to be downloaded.  These specific files contain custom content developed by the THF staff and are updated on a regular basis.

You will also need to create a free login server account on http://www.eqemulator.org to have access to the THF server.

Once you have the '''client''' downloaded, and have created your '''login server''' account, you will need to edit the ''eqhost.txt'' file in the game directory to point to the correct login server, and also tell the game to bypass the '''EQ''' patcher.

'''''NOTE:''''' '''NEVER''' run the EQ patcher to play an EQ EMU server.  The patcher will begin to update files and will then not allow you to play on an emulator server.  For this reason, it is recommended that you have at least two EQ directories to play from if you still play on a Live(SOE) server.

'''Editing ''eqhost.txt'':''' Find the ''eqhost.txt'' file in your emulator directory.  Open it with Notepad, and change what is listed there to reflect:  '''Host=login.eqemulator.net:5998''' .  Save the file and close Notepad.

'''Bypassing the EverQuest Patcher:''' Find the shortcut to run EverQuest, ''right click'' it, and then click ''Properties''.  We will then change the information listed next to 'Target' to reflect:  '''C:\EQEMUDIR\eqgame.exe patchme''' where EQEMUDIR is the directory of your Titanium, SoF, or SoD install.  The ''patchme'' extension on the shortcut tells the game to bypass the EverQuest patcher.

'''Download the THF custom files:'''  Go to http://www.thehiddenforest.org/portal.php and follow the links on the left under ''Attachments'' to download the custom files fit for your client (SoF, SoD, Titanium).  You will need to download the most recent '''spells_us.zip''', '''dbstr_us.zip''', and '''thfobj.zip'''.Extract these zip files into your THF emulator directory, and overwrite/replace any files it warns you about.

'''Play the Game!'''  You are now completely ready to play The Hidden Forest!  Double-click your shortcut and enter the game like usual.  At server select, find '''''The Hidden Forest''''' and click Play!
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=== Starting out ===
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When you begin playing your first character on THF, it is recommended that you find and speak with '''Queen Adrianne''' (server greeter) to get your gift that will allow you to ''gate'' back the THF when needed and to learn about the lore between Chaos and Order.<br />

Also speak with '''Curious''' to find out ''if you are ready to play on THF ?'' He will ask you a series of questions like is his pet human or do you see an unknown effect on a weapon to verify that you are up to date on the global and spell files.

'''''New Introduction Task''''' '''for players to get familiar with THF residents before moving on.'''

Once you are finished talking to them and are ready to play, below is a useful list of all the npc's who have taken resident in THF to help you get prepared and more...
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== NPCs in THF ==
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'''Queen Adrianne''' (server greeter)

'''Curious''' (Are you ready to play on THF ?)

'''Finx''' (server information)

'''Moosher''' (Banker)

'''Twinken''' (bot related information)

'''Organ''' (spell and discipline trainer)

'''Tremmo''' (common tongue trainer)

'''Chump''' (soul binder)

'''Sune the High Priestess''' (buff,heal,cure)

'''Wimbledink''' (open up all tradeskills)

'''Forlin''' (artifact information)

'''Morden''' (pvp status toggler)

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=== Class trainers ===

Class GMs are located in the cave on the eastern side of THF used for initially training skills and turning in discipline tomes

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=== Merchants ===
'''Umbo''' (misc)

'''Hundo''' (weapon and summoned items)

'''Vial''' (potion vendor)

'''Moun''' (plate armor)

'''Moarn''' (leather armor)

'''Foon''' (chain armor)

'''Ammo''' (silk armor)

'''Feeb the Animist''' (familiar vendor)

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=== Zone teleporters ===
*'''Elyse''' (Teleporter to normal zones)

*'''Lazy''' (skyshrine)

*'''The Bazaar''' (bazaar teleporter)

*'''Guildhall''' (guild hall teleporter)

*'''Twitter ''' (augment -  bird bath)

*'''Lilly''' (charm 6.0 instance)

'''Herald of the Diamond Crusade''' (alternate progression path)

*'''[[Paineel|Paineel]]'''

'''Trixy''' (LDoN Adventures)

*'''[[The Hidden Vale|The Hidden Vale]]'''

'''Trix''' (1-30)
*'''[[Crushbone|Crushbone]]'''
*'''[[Paludal|Paludal]]'''                    

'''Trin''' (30-55)
*'''[[City of Mist|City of Mist]]'''
*'''[[Karnor Castle|Karnor Castle]]'''
*'''[[The Ruins of Old Guk|The Ruins of Old Guk]]'''
*'''[[Oasis of Marr|Oasis of Marr]]'''

'''Trill''' (55-70)
*'''[[Old Sebilis|Old Sebilis]]'''
*'''[[Nagafen's Lair|Nagafen's Lair]]'''
*'''[[The Plane of Valor|The Plane of Valor]]'''

'''Tinx''' (70+ exp)
*'''[[Icewell Keep|Icewell Keep]]'''
*'''[[Fungus Grove|Fungus Grove]]'''
*'''[[Plane of Storms|Plane of Storms]]'''

'''Tikk''' (70+group)
*'''[[Bastion of Thunder|Bastion of Thunder]]'''
*'''[[Chardok|Chardok]]'''
*'''[[Kael Drakkel|Kael Drakkel]]'''

'''Trik''' (Tier 1) 
*'''[[Ssraeshza Temple|Ssraeshza Temple]]'''

'''Tiel''' (Tier 2)
*'''[[Temple of Veeshan|Temple of Veeshan]]'''

*'''[[Stillmoon Temple|Stillmoon Temple]]'''

'''Tin''' (Tier 3)
*'''[[Sleepers Tomb|Sleepers Tomb]]'''

'''Liw''' (Tier 4)
*'''[[Doomfire,The Burning Land|Doomfire,The Burning Land]]'''

'''Lim''' (Tier 5
*'''[[Eryslai, the Kingdom of Wind |Eryslai, the Kingdom of Wind ]]'''



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=== Quest npc ===
'''Murgot'''

'''[[Epic 1.0]]'''

'''[[Quests 1-30|Class armor]]'''

'''Bessila Harvestmaiden''' 

'''[[Miraculous Food Quest]]'''

'''Lilly''' 

'''[[Improved Charm Quest]]'''

'''Sheever'''

'''[[Chaotic Armor Quest]]'''

'''Gorgoza''' 

'''[[The Headhunter Quest]]'''

'''Gondon''' (ancient weapon quest)

'''[[Epic 1.5]]'''  

'''[[Epic 2.0]]'''

=== Parsing Dummies ===
Parsing dummies are in place if your curious about your characters damage per second(dps), These dummies can also be used to train skills up.

'''Vlad, Vlar, Vlan, Cazic Thule Dummy and Fennin Ro the Dummy'''