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[[Image:Talek GOH.gif|right|frame|Talek's ''Gallery of Heroes'' portrait]]
[[Image:Talek closeattack.gif|right|frame|Swordmaster Talek shows off his skill with his Maractite swords.]]


Loyal servant and master-at-arms for [[King Kelpbeard]]'s aquatic army, [[Swordmaster Talek]] is a [[Maraquan]] [[Draik]] who has never been one to back down from a challenge. Through years of intense training, Talek has refined the art of underwater swordsmanship with the mysterious material of [[maractite]].
'''Swordmaster Talek''' is a [[Maraquan]] [[Draik]] and the master-at-arms and chief of security for [[King Kelpbeard]]'s army. During the events of the [[Curse of Maraqua]] [[plot]], he helped King Kelpbeard lead the Maraquan army in the fight against [[Captain Scarblade|Captain Scarblade's]] pirate crew.


==Plot summary==
Talek is extremely brave and fiercely loyal to [[Maraqua]].  He has a love of battle, and he has never backed down from a challenge.  Talek is a master swordsman, and he is highly skilled in the use of [[Maractite]] weaponry. During the time of Maraqua's reconstruction, Talek trained many Maraquans in the art of battle in order to bolster Maraqua's defenses in the event of another attack. 
===Curse of Maraqua===
 
:''Main Article: [[Curse of Maraqua]]''
==Curse of Maraqua==
Even during the time of peace while [[Maraqua]] was being rebuilt, Talek took it upon himself to train other warriors in the event of another attack. Thanks to his foresight and love of battle, Swordmaster Talek played a significant role in the defeat of [[Captain Scarblade]] and his invading pirate crew.
{{main|Curse of Maraqua}}
[[Image:TalekLearns.png|left|thumb|200px|Talek learns of Garin's plan.]]
During [[Garin|Garin's]] first visit to Maraqua, he overheard Swordmaster Talek demonstrating the use of Maractite weapons to a group of Maraquans.  Seeing the value these unusual weapons, Garin decided to steal a Maractite dagger from Talek's supplies.  He was successful in this task and managed to slip away unnoticed.
 
During the battle between the Maraquan army and Scarblade's pirtate crew, after the pirates had breached the city walls, Swordmaster Talek informed King Kelpbeard that the pirates had gained the upper hand. Upon hearing this, King Kelpbeard ordered Talek empty out the city's armory in order to ready Maraqua's third battalion.  Talek obeyed his king's command and then he personally lead the third battalion out onto the battlefield.
 
Later, [[Jacques]] and [[Caylis]] were able to reach Swordmaster Talek and tell him about Garin's plan to launch a surprise attack on the pirates. Talek used this information to reposition his troops in order to catch the pirates in the middle of a [[Wikipedia:Pincer movement|pincer movement]].  Talek then offered a Maractite sword to both Jacques and Caylis.  Jacques accepted, but Caylis refused, opting to use her magic to fight instead.
 
When King Kelpbeard decided to personally join the fight, Swordmaster Talek and his men protected the king as he made his way toward Scarblade's ship.  Once there, King Kelpbeard fought Scarblade one-on-one, ultimately defeating the pirate captain and forcing him and his crew to flee. Talek asked King Kelpbeard if he should pursue the retreating pirates.  Kelpbeard responded that it would be best to let the pirates escape since they would never pose a threat to Maraqua again.{{br}}
==Battledome==
Swordmaster Talek was a [[1-player challenger|Battledome opponent]] that was available to Pirate Warriors during the Curse of Maraqua plot. He was the easiest opponent during the fourth wave of challengers that was released on June 1, 2005.  Users received 12 plot point every time they defeated him.
 
 
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|Name=Swordmaster Talek
|Image=[[Image:Talek bd.gif]]
|Arena=Dome of the Deep
|Difficulty=80
|StartingHP=80
|Status=Retired
|ReleaseDate=June 1, 2005
|ID=n/a
|FoundBy=Opponent during the [[Curse of Maraqua]] [[plot]]
}}
 
 
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||{{ItemDisplay|weapon=yes|IMAGE=bd_battlefaerie_shield.gif|name=Battle Faerie Shield|JNID=9308|IDBID=2573|TDNWeapID=132}}
||{{ItemDisplay|weapon=yes|IMAGE=bd_h4000_helmet.gif|name=H4000 Helmet|JNID=7248|IDBID=667|TDNWeapID=564}}
||{{ItemDisplay|weapon=yes|IMAGE=jade_scorchstone.gif|name=Jade [[Scorchstone]]|JNID=7247|IDBID=20|TDNWeapID=953}}
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||{{ItemDisplay|weapon=yes|IMAGE=bd_magtilestaff.gif|name=[[Magtile]] Staff|JNID=8988|IDBID=1382|TDNWeapID=1375}}
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||{{ItemDisplay|weapon=yes|IMAGE=bd_talek_blades.gif|name=Taleks Ornate Scimitars|JNID=25078|IDBID=2779|TDNWeapID=2286}}
||{{ItemDisplay|weapon=yes|IMAGE=magic_amuletwater.gif|name=Thyoras Tear|JNID=7246|IDBID=757|TDNWeapID=2318}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Swordmaster Talek's [[Gallery of Heroes]] article was released on June 14th, 2005.
*Swordmaster Talek's [[Gallery of Heroes]] article was released on June 14, 2005.


==External links==
==External links==
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*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=632 #632]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=632 #632]


[[Category:Battledome Opponents]]
[[Category:Curse of Maraqua]]
[[Category:Draiks]]
[[Category:Draiks]]
[[Category:Gallery of Heroes]]
[[Category:Heroes]]
[[Category:Heroes]]
[[Category:Gallery of Heroes]]
[[Category:Curse of Maraqua]]

Latest revision as of 00:28, 18 October 2015

Swordmaster Talek shows off his skill with his Maractite swords.

Swordmaster Talek is a Maraquan Draik and the master-at-arms and chief of security for King Kelpbeard's army. During the events of the Curse of Maraqua plot, he helped King Kelpbeard lead the Maraquan army in the fight against Captain Scarblade's pirate crew.

Talek is extremely brave and fiercely loyal to Maraqua. He has a love of battle, and he has never backed down from a challenge. Talek is a master swordsman, and he is highly skilled in the use of Maractite weaponry. During the time of Maraqua's reconstruction, Talek trained many Maraquans in the art of battle in order to bolster Maraqua's defenses in the event of another attack.

Curse of Maraqua[edit]

Main article: Curse of Maraqua
Talek learns of Garin's plan.

During Garin's first visit to Maraqua, he overheard Swordmaster Talek demonstrating the use of Maractite weapons to a group of Maraquans. Seeing the value these unusual weapons, Garin decided to steal a Maractite dagger from Talek's supplies. He was successful in this task and managed to slip away unnoticed.

During the battle between the Maraquan army and Scarblade's pirtate crew, after the pirates had breached the city walls, Swordmaster Talek informed King Kelpbeard that the pirates had gained the upper hand. Upon hearing this, King Kelpbeard ordered Talek empty out the city's armory in order to ready Maraqua's third battalion. Talek obeyed his king's command and then he personally lead the third battalion out onto the battlefield.

Later, Jacques and Caylis were able to reach Swordmaster Talek and tell him about Garin's plan to launch a surprise attack on the pirates. Talek used this information to reposition his troops in order to catch the pirates in the middle of a pincer movement. Talek then offered a Maractite sword to both Jacques and Caylis. Jacques accepted, but Caylis refused, opting to use her magic to fight instead.

When King Kelpbeard decided to personally join the fight, Swordmaster Talek and his men protected the king as he made his way toward Scarblade's ship. Once there, King Kelpbeard fought Scarblade one-on-one, ultimately defeating the pirate captain and forcing him and his crew to flee. Talek asked King Kelpbeard if he should pursue the retreating pirates. Kelpbeard responded that it would be best to let the pirates escape since they would never pose a threat to Maraqua again.

Battledome[edit]

Swordmaster Talek was a Battledome opponent that was available to Pirate Warriors during the Curse of Maraqua plot. He was the easiest opponent during the fourth wave of challengers that was released on June 1, 2005. Users received 12 plot point every time they defeated him.


Talek bd.gif
Swordmaster Talek
Difficulty: 80 Starting HP: 80
Arena: Dome of the Deep Released: June 1, 2005
Status: Retired Challenger ID: n/a
Found by: Opponent during the Curse of Maraqua plot


Equipment
bd_battlefaerie_twinswords.gif
Battle Faerie Dual Swords
bd_battlefaerie_shield.gif
Battle Faerie Shield
bd_h4000_helmet.gif
H4000 Helmet
{{{desc}}}
Jade Scorchstone
bd_magtilestaff.gif
Magtile Staff
bd_nova_sword.gif
Nova Blade
bd_talek_blades.gif
Taleks Ornate Scimitars
magic_amuletwater.gif
Thyoras Tear

Trivia[edit]

External links[edit]