Koss

Locations

 * Istan
 * (for new Nightfall characters)
 * (during Battle Preparations)
 * (during Trial by Fire)
 * Kourna
 * (during quest the Great Escape)
 * (after completion of quest The Great Escape)
 * Realm of Torment

Missions

 * R indicates that Koss must be in the party


 * Istan
 * Chahbek Village R
 * Kourna
 * Venta Cemetery R
 * Vabbi
 * Jennur's Horde R

Quests

 * R indicates that Koss must be in the party

Quests given:
 * A Fool's Luck R
 * Koss's Elixir R

Quests involved in:
 * Rally the Recruits (Tutorial)
 * Take the Shortcut (Skip Tutorial)
 * Into Chahbek Village R
 * Signs and Portents R
 * Battle Preparations
 * Trial by Fire
 * The Great Escape
 * And a Hero Shall Lead Them
 * Drake in a Cage R
 * A Little Recon R
 * Estate Planning R
 * Tendering an Offer R
 * The Young Lady Vanishes
 * Family Ties R
 * Koss Goes Recruiting R
 * Drakes on the Plain R
 * Attack at the Kodash R
 * Heart or Mind: Garden in Danger R

Recruitment
Complete the primary quest Into Chahbek Village, which is obtained from Kormir.

Characters of other campaigns unlock Koss during the primary quest Battle Preparations, obtained from Seamarshal Bendro.

Nightfall hero, default skills
1 Tactics, 2 Swordsmanship (at Level 2, for Nightfall characters)

9 Tactics, 11 Swordsmanship (at Level 15, for Prophecies or Factions characters)



Eye of the North, in the Norn Fighting Tournament
12 Air Magic
 * (Elite)
 * (Elite)
 * (Elite)

Armor
Koss starts with basic warrior armor, which includes a Brute's Helm, labeled as Sunspear armor but with its own unique appearance. Like most heroes, his headgear is hidden. His armor has +20 armor vs physical damage and an armor rating of 23 to 80, depending on his level.

The appearance of his armor can be upgraded to Elite Sunspear Armor using Stolen Sunspear Armor acquired from the Dajkah Inlet challenge mission. It can also be upgraded to Primeval armor using Primeval Armor Remnants acquired in the Domain of Anguish and during the Ebony Citadel of Mallyx mission.

See Koss's armor gallery.

Dialogue
Island of Shehkah:
 * "There aren't enough corsairs in the world to defeat us. Eh, (character name)?"

The Tribunal:
 * "Don't sweat it. If the Kournans want a fight, we'll bring it to them."

Arkjok Ward:
 * "I'll meet you back at the Command Post in a flash! I have a few things to take care of before then."

Command Post:
 * "Ahai, old friend! I stand ready to assist you. I have the most dangerous weapons and the deadliest wit this side of Vabbi. Best of all, I'm entirely genuine and modest, from the tips of my boots to my dashing good looks. You can always rely on me!"

Throne of Secrets:
 * "It was my honor to fight by your side, old friend."

Quotes
Island of Shehkah, as an ally:
 * "Corsair scum!"

The Norn Fighting Tournament:
 * "Hey, look! I'm fighting alone!"

Storyline quotes
Quotes in the context of the Nightfall storyline:


 * Honing your Skills:
 * "I think my name makes a fine battle cry. "Koss!" What do you think?"


 * Leaving a Legacy:
 * "Recruit? All we should have to tell these excavators is that they'll be protected by the great and powerful Koss! That's enough to reassure anyone."


 * Signs and Portents:
 * "Those old ruins are scary. I used to sneak up there when I was younger. Even as a child, I knew no fear! Just be ready to be creeped out. This place is creepy, mark my words."


 * Isle of the Dead:
 * "First Spear Dehvad was clear: we must contain whatever has escaped from the First City."


 * Bad Tide Rising:
 * "Demons! OKAY.  [sic] Calm down. Deep breath! If it can bleed, we can kill it... and trust me, I'm just the guy to find out how deep you have to cut to find blood."


 * Special Delivery:
 * "This guy Jerek's got a chip on his sholulder  [sic] the size of Vabbi. Jealous, that's what he is. Jealous of my... our... amazing skills. Who can blame him?"


 * Big News, Small Package:
 * "Did Castellan Puuba look a little, I don't know, worried? Well, at least the scenery was good, if you know what I mean. Did you get a look at Tahlkora? Yow!"


 * Following the Trail:
 * "Find the map. Assemble the map. I feel like a blasted librarian. Find corsair. Disassemble corsair... now that's more like it!"


 * Blacktide Den:
 * "The Sunspears have a real problem on their hands. We have to get to the Blacktide Den and warn them!"
 * "Dressing up as corsairs was a clever idea. Wasn't that great, Melonni? Isn't Tahlkora just the smartest? Even Jerek can't complain about how well that assignment went. Let's go brag."


 * The Iron Truth:
 * "That Jerek's attitude is really starting to wear on me. Can't he see what General Kahyet tried to do? It's as plain as the big stupid nose on his big stupid face."


 * Consulate Docks:
 * "Kormir versus Varesh! You'll see! This will be the end of it, once and for all!"


 * And a Hero Shall Lead Them:
 * "We've got to get those Sunspears out. Keep your head down. There are Kournan Spotters everywhere."


 * Venta Cemetery:
 * "I heard from a Kournan who heard from a trapper who heard from a corsair captain that Rojis has a little corsair blood running through his veins. I don't doubt that one bit."


 * The Council is Called:
 * "If my brush with death taught me anything, it's the value of of friends and allies. I can't do everything myself. Well, I could, but where's the fun in that?"


 * To Vabbi!:
 * "It's all up to us? Ha! What if old Koss said that when those corsairs were invading? Those Elders need their heads set straight."


 * Centaur Blackmail:
 * "With Jahai on lockdown, getting to Vabbi won't be easy. It'd be easier to just charge through the Kournan lines."


 * Kodonur Crossroads:
 * "I still don't trust Centaurs. Take my advice. Never take your eyes off people with more feet than hands. Well, I guess grumbling won't help. That Centaur leader isn't rescuing himself."


 * Mysterious Message:
 * "I bet this message was brought in by one of Palawa Joko's ghostly servants, all spooky and mysterious. Boo! I bet that would scare Melonni."


 * Secrets in the Shadow:
 * "The Master of Whispers wants us to fight a WHAT? A demon? Koss, Demon Hunter! I suppose it will look nice on my tombstone."


 * To Kill a Demon:
 * "Demons and Centaurs and droughlings... [sic] You really are a trouble magnet, aren't you?"


 * For a Price:
 * "If we don't find Kormir soon, I'm going to start asking unpleasant questions."


 * No Me, No Kormir:
 * "Everyone knows my blade and my unique fighting style...and I guess you've gained a reputation, too. The Kournan soldiers will recognize us the minute we get there. We need a disguise!"


 * Rilohn Refuge or Pogahn Passage:
 * "Corsairs aren't known for their patience. We'd better hurry if we're going to catch up to Margrid's friends in Pogahn."


 * Rally The Princes:
 * "You don't think that priestess really knew we were coming, do you? I don't put stock in the supernatural. I guess it can't hurt to follow her for a while. When in Vabbi, eh?"


 * Tihark Orchard:
 * "Wait, wait. We only have one invitation? Alright, I guess you'll survive for a night without me. See if you can bring back some rich-people food..."


 * All's Well That Ends Well:
 * "Prince Bokka wants to see us? The Magnificent? Wow, I bet he wants to apologize. Trap? No way."


 * Warning Kehanni:
 * "Varesh's forces are invading Vabbi! We have to warn Kehanni!"


 * Greed and Regret:
 * "Those Vabbian princes are more cowardly than the Elders in Istan, and that's saying something! This Hidden City of Ahdashim had better be worth all the trouble."


 * Calling the Order:
 * ''"That citadel can't stand for long without heroes like you and me! Well... like me, at least. We should go soon!"


 * Dasha Vestibule / Dzagonur Bastion:
 * ""The Duology of Lyssa?" Koss doesn't need a book to tell him Lyssa's greatest invention... Women! And my finely sculpted chin."


 * Pledge of the Merchant Princes:
 * "Those princes think we're at their beck and call, don't they? One of those days, I'm going to answer their questions with these two fists. What are they going to do, throw books at me?"


 * Grand Court of Sebelkeh:
 * "The Temple of Lyssa is in danger and Nightfall's here for sure. Let's go show Varesh's troops what real adventures can do, end of the world or not! Look out, demon...here comes Koss!"


 * Attack at the Kodash:
 * "The Grand Forum of Vabb! By Dwayna, does Varesh have no mercy at all? The entire economy of Vabbi will fall, and everyone will starve. We have to get to the Forum Highlands! Trust me, old friend; I'm right about this one."


 * Heart or Mind: Garden in Danger or Heart or Mind: Ronjok in Danger:
 * "She won't say anything, but Melonni's nightmares are getting worse and worse. All night, she tosses and turns, whispering terrible things."


 * Jennur's Horde or Nundu Bay:
 * "The rupture is spreading. This is so far out of control; we'd need two of me just to keep up!"


 * Crossing the Desolation:
 * "I always wanted to cross the Desolation. I thought people would say: "That's Koss! He's not afraid of anything!" Now I just wonder if there will be anyone to say anything when we get back."


 * Gate of Desolation:
 * "What are we doing? Komir's gone and Palawa Joko's still out there. Let's get a move on! These people need us!"


 * A Deal's a Deal:
 * '"This is going to be tough. I hope Dunkoro's got a plan, or it's going to be bang-smash-no more Koss. And then what would the ladies do?"''


 * Horde of Darkness:
 * "This just gets weirder and weirder."


 * Ruins of Morah:
 * "My stomach hurts. Watching those worms get devoured... I'm never going to eat noodles again."


 * Uncharted Territory:
 * "Kormir is down here, and she needs us. What luck for her that we fell through that... thingy. We should hurry and find her and let her know everything's going to be all right." [sic]


 * Gate of Pain:
 * "Kormir is going to be waiting for us at the Gate of Fear. She's been here longer than we have, and I'm sure she's got a great plan to take these Margonites down."


 * Kormir's Crusade:
 * "I'll take on that general single-handed! Sending troops after us when we're not paying attention... that's just cowardly. Is he afraid to face Koss?"


 * All Alone in the Darkness:
 * "Oh, yeah! Sunspears get together and get ready. Abaddon's marshalling his forces; now it's time to rally ours!"


 * Gate of Madness:
 * "Do you think the other gods will hear us all the way down here?"


 * Abaddon's Gate:
 * "We're almost there. Hold it together. You hear me? Hold it together."


 * Nightfall campaign completed:
 * "Now that's what I call heroism. They'll make constellations out of us, my friend. Heroes forever."

Battle quotes

 * "Bring your finest... I will defeat them all!"
 * "Fool! You face Koss!"
 * "Ha! You missed me!"
 * "Have no fear! I will save you!"
 * "Here I stand! Get a good glimpse... I will be the last thing you see."
 * "I am like a wild beast unchained!"
 * "Idiot meet hammer. Hammer, idiot!"
 * "I will break you!"
 * "I will carve my name upon your skull!"
 * "More bodies for my blade!"
 * "Remember my name when you see the gods! Tell them Koss sent you!"
 * "Tell your ancestors you were defeated by Koss!"
 * "This move always impresses Melonni."
 * "You can always rely on my strength!"
 * "You should pay attention. You might learn something!"
 * "You will pay for your folly with blood."

Trivia

 * Koss' quote in the Norn Fighting Tournament, "Hey, look! I'm fighting alone!" is a joke that pokes fun at the Sunspear motto, "You never fight alone."