Editing Lost Desert

[[Image:Lost desert 03 2007.PNG|right|frame|Lost Desert main map]]

The Lost Desert is one of the number of areas in [[Neopia]] which one can visit. In these worlds there are a large various activities. It has recently extended after the [[Lost Desert Plot]] to include the new sub-section called Qasala. The Lost Desert was discovered accidentally by [[Brucey B]] when chasing his Lucky Coin as part of the [[Brucey B and the Lucky Coin]] plot. He found it by travelling through the [[Haunted Woods]].

For the most part the Lost Desert has an Egyptian theme, but some aspects seem to have somewhat of an Arabian influence.

==The Kingdoms in the Lost Desert==
There are two cities in the current Lost Desert. There is the city of Sakhmet, capital of the most prosperous area of the Desert, and the newly rediscovered city of Qasala, which is in ruins but currently being repopulated. Shortly after its discovery, [[Dr. Frank Sloth]] invaded the Lost Desert and attacked Sakhmet, succeeding in taking the [[Sakhmetian]] palace before his forces were beaten back and the magic [[Staff of Alhasutek]] was destroyed.

===Sakhmet===
A stunning city of spires, domes and (unsurprisingly) sandstone. It was occupied by Dr Sloth when he invaded, and he managed to build a space-worthy escape pod into one of the towers. The [[Royal]] Palace of Sakhmet is one of the most stunning structures in the [[Neopian]] World.

The Sakhmetian Royal Family went through a time of turbulence after the Lost Desert was discovered. Following the poisoning of [[King Coltzan III]] in a move to usurp the throne, and the Royal Family held an investigation in which it drafted in the users to analyse the case, with the promised reward of items from the Royal Treasury (priceless Battle Scarabs). After the case was closed, a shrine was erected in the King's honour, in which was placed his Crown, which was said to be inhabited by the ghost of Coltzan. As the shrine was unveiled, however, it emerged that the cunning [[Malkus Vile]], a criminal gangmaster, had had the crown stolen - [[The Hunt for the Crown]] was on. Since the crown was returned, the Ghost of Coltzan very often makes himself known to Neopets who offer up mourning at his obelisk. 

The Royal Family of Sakhmet went under another turbulent time, when the [[Princess Amira]] (who had inherited the throne from Coltzan III) received [[Prince Jazan]] IV of Qasala who demanded her hand in marriage based on some document of betrothment he had gathered from somewhere. He believed that marrying a Sakhmetain Princess would restore his lands and people, so when the Princess refused, he stole the City away with dark magic, where it became plagued by his demons. When he fell in love with [[Nabile]] (who could be seen as a princess of thieves, though her mother was Princess Neera so technically she is a real princess, as a matter of fact, she's Princess Amira's cousin), they married and Jazan restored Sakhmet, but his land did not prosper again and in fact the prophecy he fulfilled brought back to life his wicked, powermad father [[Razul]] who attacked the Lost Desert until he was stopped.

===Qasala===
A once-beautiful city that fell on hard times and is now mostly in ruins after being obliterated 200 years ago by a sandstorm. Amongst the ruined buildings lie caches of histories and magic. One of the more notable buildings is the '''Temple of 1,000 Tombs'''. 

This once thriving city had a very well respected Royal Family, until Razul cursed his own people, and his own son, Jazan, and laid down a prophecy that would enable him to live again after his death. Both Razul and Jazan controlled considerable sorcery. 

==Activities in the Lost Desert==
* The Lost Desert has a large number of 'dailies' - activities that can net large prizes and can be committed once in an allotted time (normally a day) for free or a small price.
** [[Fruit Machine]]
** [[Coltzan's Shrine]]
** Lost Desert Scratchcard Stall.
* There is also a large number of shops in the Lost Desert, such as
** Lady Osiri's Pottery Shop
** Battle Supplies and Desert Arms
** Sutek's Scrolls
** Qasalan Delights
* There are a number of games, including:
** Tug of War

==Yooyuball==
The Lost Desert's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team of 2006 had a lineup which could have done lots of damage in the tournament, but troubles in 2006 ([["Dirty" Navers]]' aggressive tactics and [[Derbi Azar]]'s holdout) made fans wary of them and if they would effectively play. They managed beat the [[Virtupets Space Station|Space Station]] in the first round, but were beaten by [[Roo Island]] in Round Two. When the time came to assign blame for the improbable loss, most of the criticism was aimed at defenseman [[Wyett Tuggins]], who was repeatedly put to shame by the brilliant play of Roo Island's [[Fenny Vail]]. As a result, journeyman [[Luvea Trivon]] took his place in the 2007 games.

*[[Leera Heggle]] - ''Goalkeeper, Team Captain''
*[["Dirty" Navers]] - ''Right Defender (2006)''
*[[Lamelle Turow]] - ''Right Defender (2008)''
*[[Derbi Azar]] - ''Right Forward''
*[[Wyett Tuggins]] - ''Left Defender (2006)''
*[[Luvea Trivon]] - ''Left Defender (2007)''
*[[Vonde Cayle]] - ''Left Forward''

==Colour==
Users are able to paint their pets to resemble Lost Desert natives by means of the [[Lab Ray]], [[Morphing Potions]], [[Rainbow Fountain]] or the Lost Desert Paint Brush, which was released June 22, 2001.

As of October 2008, 36 pets are available in the Lost Desert colour...

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*[[Aisha]] - ''June 22, 2001''
*[[Blumaroo]] - ''?''
*[[Bori]] - ''October 14, 2008''
*[[Buzz]] - ''January 11, 2007''
*[[Chia]] - ''June 27, 2001''
*[[Chomby]] - ''June 29, 2001''
*[[Cybunny]] - ''May 27, 2004''
*[[Draik]] - ''September 26, 2007''
*[[Elephante]] - ''June 22, 2001''
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*[[Gelert]] - ''March 6, 2008''
*[[Grarrl]] - ''July 19, 2001''
*[[Grundo]] - ''?''
*[[Hissi]] - ''May 4, 2006''
*[[Ixi]] - ''January 9, 2003''
*[[Kacheek]] - ''June 2, 2004''
*[[Kau]] - ''July 9, 2001''
*[[Kiko]] - ''September 27, 2005''
*[[Korbat]] - ''October 25, 2008''
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*[[Kougra]] - ''July 11, 2001''
*[[Krawk]] - ''September 26, 2007''
*[[Kyrii]] - ''July 18, 2001''
*[[Lupe]] - ''June 25, 2001''
*[[Meerca]] - ''August 18, 2007''
*[[Moehog]] - ''May 15, 2007''
*[[Peophin]] - ''January 22, 2003''
*[[Poogle]] - ''July 19, 2001''
*[[Pteri]] - ''June 28, 2001''
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*[[Ruki]] - ''July 29, 2005''
*[[Scorchio]] - ''March 14, 2005''
*[[Shoyru]] - ''July 13, 2001''
*[[Tonu]] - ''February 21, 2008''
*[[Tuskaninny]] - ''July 12, 2001''
*[[Uni]] - ''March 2, 2005''
*[[Usul]] - ''July 8, 2004''
*[[Wocky]] - ''July 9, 2001''
*[[Zafara]] - ''February 2, 2007''
|}

On September 26, 2007, the Desert colour was released for [[Petpet]]s. As of August 2008, 17 Petpets can be painted with the Desert colour...

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*[[Babaa]] - ''September 26, 2007''
*[[Crabula]] - ''August 30, 2008''
*[[Dribblet]] - ''August 30, 2008''
*[[Droolik]] - ''December 13, 2007''
*[[Eizzil]] - ''January 10, 2008''
*[[Gallion]] - ''February 23, 2008''
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*[[Harris]] - ''September 26, 2007''
*[[Ona]] - ''December 13, 2007''
*[[Pikis]] - ''February 23, 2008''
*[[Polarchuck]] - ''August 30, 2008''
*[[Psimouse]] - ''December 13, 2007''
*[[Rock]] - ''February 23, 2008''
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*[[Sklyde]] - ''December 13, 2007''
*[[Snorkle]] - ''September 26, 2007''
*[[Spyder]] - ''September 26, 2007''
*[[Triffin]] - ''February 23, 2008''
*[[Warf]] - ''August 30, 2008''
|}

==See also==
*'''Games:''' [[Brucey B Slots]], [[Fruit Machine]], [[Geos]], [[Grand Theft Ummagine]], [[Pyramids]], [[Ruins Rampage]], [[Sakhmet Solitaire]], [[Scamander Swarm]], [[Scarab 21]], [[Sutek's Tomb]], [[Swarm]], [[The Great Qasalan Caper]], [[Tug-O-War]], [[Word Pyramid]]
*'''Plots:''' [[Brucey B and the Lucky Coin]], [[Usurper!]], [[The Hunt for the Crown]], [[Lost Desert Plot]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Battle Supplies]], [[Lost Desert Food Stall]], [[Lost Desert Medicine]], [[Peopatra's Pet Pets]], [[Sutek's Scrolls]]

==External links==
*'''Maps:''' [http://www.neopets.com/desert/index.phtml The Lost Desert], [http://www.neopets.com/desert/sakhmet.phtml The City of Sakhmet], [http://www.neopets.com/desert/qasala.phtml The City of Qasala]
*'''Game Links:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/nq2/index.phtml NeoQuest II], [http://www.neopets.com/games/pyramids/index.phtml Pyramids], [http://www.neopets.com/games/desertruins.phtml Ruins Rampage], [http://www.neopets.com/games/sutekstomb.phtml Sutek's Tomb], [http://www.neopets.com/games/wordpyramid.phtml Word Pyramid]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=75 Lost Desert]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=48 Anubis Plushie], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=49 Bazaar of Wonders], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=52 Crest of Sakhmet], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=26 Forgotten Promise], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=7 Lost Desert Paint Brush],  [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=14 Sakhmet City], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=35 Sakhmet Oasis], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=40 Vanishing City], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=20 Vile Stench of Zal-Bora]
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*'''Help File:''' [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=194 Where is the Lost Desert?]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=77 77], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=94 94], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=117 117], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=182 182], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=196 196], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=206 206], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=207 207], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=213 213], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=215 215], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=218 218], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=228 228], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=231 231]

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