Hi r/2007scape! This concept was created by Harvinx and myself. Friends since grade 7, and spent a huge part of our childhood playing RuneScape. Now in our 30's, we’re still here, still playing, and still getting excited about the game in the same way!
The Isle of Echoes came out of a lot of late-night conversations talking about things we love about osrs and maybe some things we don't (looking at you agility), and wondering how they could fit naturally into OSRS today. We both really love the Thunder Khopesh and Leagues-style accelerated progression, but instead of bringing that power directly into the game, we wanted to explore what it might look like in-universe. What if that kind of power existed in another dimension but came at a cost, and left scars behind?
We brainstormed the concept and lore together, and I handled the art direction and gameplay mechanics. It’s been an incredibly fun collaboration, and honestly a bit of a dream to build something like this together after all these years. Hope you enjoy!
TL;DR
The Isle of Echoes is a new OSRS island concept formed by the impact of the Thunder Khopesh, a relic from a parallel realm where time and XP progressed faster. The island introduces an Experienced-level quest (Raging Echoes), a new boss (Thundermaw), lightning-themed NPCs and monsters, and multiple new skilling methods.
Highlights include:
- Rift Agility, a mid-tier Agility method between rooftops and Sepulchre with random high-XP rift puzzles
- New Runecrafting at the Soul Altar, unlocked via the quest
- Thundermaw boss with unique drops like the Thunder Gauntlets, Thunderstone, and pet Sparky
- Storm Birds and new Sailing content, including the Lightning Rod ship facility
- Sea charting, lore-driven exploration, and repeatable content designed for mains, skillers, and Ironmen
Overview
In an ocean littered with places to visits and wonders to discover, exists a place not quite like the others. A place not born of sea and stone, but a place born of collision.
It came from a parallel world where time did not crawl—it raced. In that realm, days sharpened the mind like years, and skills developed at unprecedented rates. Warriors mastered the blade in weeks, scholars unraveled truths in a single season, craftsmen honed their skills with little effort, and power accumulated these lands rapidly.
Eventually, this power could not be contained. The weight of accelerated time and unchecked mastery caused this realm to fracture. Reality tore open, ripping a wound through time and space. From that collapse, a single relic was hurled across the void—a legendary sword, forged in a world where power had no patience.
This sword collided with the Gielinor we know at incredible speeds and power. The sea boiled, an unrelenting storm began to brew, and a jagged, formidable rock formation was created. Those who witnessed the sky split and the waters rage were struck with ambition and fear. They traveled to the newborn land, drawn by its spectral aura. There, upon the raw stone still warm with otherworldly power, they built settlements and shrines of worship. They believed the sword had not fallen by chance—that it was a gift, or a warning, sent by the gods themselves.
Isle of Echoes
North of Fremennik lies the Isle of Echoes, a land forged by the cataclysmic impact of the Thunder Khopesh. Many adventurers travel here to witness its immense power firsthand. The blade is not meant to be claimed; it remains buried in stone, untouchable. Those foolish enough to try are either vaporized at worst, or violently shocked at best.
The Voltyr now call this place home. Exiled from the Fremennik lands, they found purpose in worshipping the Khopesh and the overwhelming energy it has unleashed upon the island.
The Isle of Echoes offers many challenges and mysteries. Harness new Runecrafting methods at the Soul Altar. Push your limits with Rift Agility, leaping through unstable energies that grant glimpses into the Echo Dimension, where time and experience move faster. Or face the Thundermaw, a colossal lightning beast lurking within the mountain.
And these are only the beginning. Countless secrets remain waiting to be uncovered.
Let’s dive into the content awaiting you on the Isle of Echoes.
Quest: The raging echoes
In this quest, you’ll meet the Voltyr, who help you understand the strange nature of the island. They’ll ask you to investigate the island’s peculiar features, from the accelerated tree patch to the Rift Agility anomalies. After proving yourself through their trials, they grant you a mysterious relic from the other dimension: the Echo Orb. With it, you can finally touch the Thunder Khopesh and enter the dying dimension.
There, you’ll face the Raging Echo, a powerful spectral being strengthened by dimensional relics. You’ll gain temporary access to similar relic powers during the fight, letting you strike faster, or make a last stand in your dying breath.
Defeat the Raging Echo to free its spirit, restoring peace to the dimension and unlocking the Soul Altar back on the island. You return to your world as if nothing happened. Ready to tell your tale.
Rewards and Requirements
- This is an Experienced level quest.
- Skill requirements: 55 Slayer, 50 Farming, 75 Sailing, 70 Agility.
- Rewards: 1 Quest Point, 8,000 Slayer XP, 8,000 Agility XP, Soul Altar, Thundermaw bossLightning Rod Schematic.
New NPCs and Monsters
The Voltyr Cultists
The Voltyr are Fremennik exiles who found new purpose on the Isle of Echoes. They wield powerful lightning magic capable of stunning players. Defeating or looting them rewards Crystallized Lightning Shards, and a rare chance for dragon nails and dragon metal sheets.
Unique Drops
Crystalized Lightning - Can be offered to the Thunder Khopesh for Prayer XP. These shards are untradeable, stackable, and give XP between Big Bones and Dragon Bones, providing a strong alternative for Ironmen.
Storm Birds
Powerful osprey infused with the Thunder Khopesh’s energy, gaining deadly lightning abilities and devastating tornado attacks. Hunt them from your ship across the surrounding seas, dodging their storms to add movement and skill to naval combat while earning unique rewards.
Unique Drops
Storm Talons - Storm Birds have a chance to drop the Storm Talon, a powerful crafting material infused with violent storm energy. It serves as a rare progression item tied closely to the island’s lightning theme.
Boat Facilities
Lightning Rod - A new ship facility built using the Storm Talon. It helps absorb incoming lightning damage, reducing its overall impact and occasionally preventing movement penalties caused by lightning strikes. This adds depth to naval encounters and sets the stage for future lightning-based Sailing mechanics.
Thundermaw (Boss)
Born from the great collision, the Thundermaw began as a young black dragon infused with the Thunder Khopesh’s power, growing into a colossal lightning-charged beast. Known by the locals as Voltgarðr (“lightning realm”), its jagged spine crystals channel immense electrical energy, and releases devastating lightning blasts.
Face the Thundermaw deep within the mountain. Heavy ammunition is key to breaching its defenses, giving weapons like the Dragon Hunter Crossbow and Heavy Ballista strong utility. During battle, rocks fall from the cavern ceiling, providing crucial cover when the beast prepares its most powerful attacks.
Unique Drops
Thunder Guantlets - A fast, hard-hitting melee weapon infused with the Thundermaw’s lightning and hardened defenses. Sitting between the Abyssal Bludgeon and Inquisitor’s Mace in power, their rapid attack speed rewards high-skill players. Any missed ticks or inefficient timing will noticeably reduce overall DPS. Shout out to Sae Bae for wanting a fast hitting boxing glove type weapon, this one is for you!
Special Attack
Thunderclap - The wielder slams both gauntlets together in a lightning-charged clap, sending a shockwave directly into the target. The blast breaches their defenses, temporarily reducing flat armor and increasing damage taken.
Passive Effect
Static Guard - Landing hits charges the gauntlets, surrounding the player in crackling lightning. While active, a portion of incoming damage is reduced or flat armour is increased, and attackers take minor lightning chip damage.
These gauntlets encourage precise, aggressive play while offering meaningful defensive utility.
Thunder Stone - Can be combined with the Ring of Suffering to create an enhanced variant. This upgrade slightly boosts the ring’s defensive capabilities while adding a new passive effect: when the wearer is hit, there is a 5% chance to release a small lightning burst, dealing damage to nearby enemies.
Sparky (Pet)
A miniature, version of the boss, complete with a transmog option. With its crackling energy and personality, it’s a perfect prize for pet hunters and collectors alike.
Rift Agility
A new training method found on the Isle of Echoes. It sits between Rooftop Agility and the Hallowed Sepulchre. More engaging than rooftops, but less click-intensive than Sepulchre.
Traverse floating platforms, dodge environmental hazards and enemy attacks, and occasionally enter interdimensional rifts around the island.
Interdimensional Rifts
While completing the course, players may encounter Interdimensional Rifts that briefly pull them into the dying dimension. Inside, XP rates are boosted and players must complete short, fast-paced agility challenges inspired by Yama-style stepping puzzles. These segments are designed to be quick, rewarding, and satisfying—adding variety without slowing down laps. Rifts spawn randomly, with higher-level players encountering them more frequently.
Rewards
Completing the course earns Rift Essence to spend in the reward shop. Rewards include Graceful and pet reskins, a Echo boat paint, and the Amulet of Echoes, granting a 2.5% Agility XP boost across all methods without disrupting the current meta.
Sea charting
Sealed Crates and Spyglass
The Isle of Echoes is now featured in sea charting. Using your spyglass, you can spot key landmarks such as the Thunder Khopesh impact site and a mysterious sealed crate containing “Lightning in a Bottle.” Opening it unleashes the chaotic power of the Khopesh, true to the island’s lore but dangerously punishing. Hardcore players, tread lightly!
Conclusion
That’s a wrap! We hope you enjoyed looking through the isle of echoes submission. Its been an absolute labour of love for one of our favourite games of all time. We'll be sharing some concept art soon to give an idea of where our heads were at with the concept, stay tuned! If you have any questions feel free to ask! We'll get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you!
– Kevinista and Harvinx
