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Everquest Beta Histories

Era Title Source Description
Beta Beta GM Event Lore
Beta Posy A Tale of Magic
  • Everquest Express Issue #63
  • Everquest: The Official Player's Guide
This story by "Oghma" was originally published on the Everquest fan website, Everquest Express in Issue #63 which was published the week of February 27 - March 5, 1998. EQ Express was run by Alan "Absor" Vancouvering who has worked on the Everquest team since Velious. You can still find it in its original form on the Internet Archive at https://web.archive.org/web/19981202162549/http://www.eqx.simplenet.com:80/ .
Beta The First Ogre - Dwarven War Distributed during Beta An account that takes place in the midst of The War of the Broken Crown where Dagnor the Butcher, 5th warlord descendant of Rakthok the Warlord, leading an Ogre Rakthokian army across the Hills of Shade to attack Kaladim, King Grimmly Ironforge (12th Dwarven King) defending, the Orcan betrayal, the destruction of the Ogre city of Rakthok, and the Grimmly's spear shattering in Dagnor's chest at the lake south of the Lesser Faydark which gave name to Dagnor's Cauldron and The Battle of the Shattered Spear. This account describes the defeated Ogres retreating and plundering the ruins of the elven city of Caerthiel, fleeing across the Loping Plains, and taking ships from Faydwer to Antonica to found a new kingdom near the Serpent's Spine mountains called Oggok, which is Ogre for "Revenge".
Beta The Founding of Ak'Anon Distributed during Beta The gnomes, formerly slaves of the Dark Elves, take refuge on elven lands surrounding Elizerain Lake, but a gnome named Biddyn asks the elvish emperor Carandril with Edril's support, for a separate gnomish Kingdom. They are granted land beyond the steamfont mountains which is renamed "Akanon" - elven for "Gift". Edril answers the emperor's call to slay a plague dragon that killed the initial gnomish expedition into the new lands and oversees the initial construction of the Gnomish Kingdom.
Beta The Founding of Crushbone Distributed during Beta An account of the Orcs splitting into three clans following the Orcan betrayal of the Rakthokian army, Gharol leading his Crushbone orcs eastward into elven lands and establishing Crushbone near The Greater Faydark. This account describes "the great burning", Carandril requesting aide from Felwithe, and Edril's "Legion of the Wind" swiftly defeating the Orcish encampments and driving them deep into the wild Greater Faydark where they eventually established Crushbone. Gharol was later killed by his own followers.
Beta The Story of Edril Distributed during Beta Detailing the adventures of the Elven warrior, Edril on Antonica after Emperor Carandril's death, his marriage to the Erudite mage Almaril, his research and quest into Kunark to find Trakanon, Trakanon's Prophecy, and his funeral and burial in the depths of Elizerain Lake.
Beta The Troll Migration Distributed during Beta Details Trakanon's saving and then abandonment of the Troll race, the internal wars that whittled 25 tribes down to 7 and then eventually 2 tribes, Chief Nalikor's defeat of Chief Kateera at the Field of Bone and uniting of remaining trolls, and his quest to speak to Trakanon. Trakanon speaks with him and gifts him with a flaming sword. Chief Nalikor eventually leads the trolls in 5 great ships to Antonica - landing on Broken Skull Rock in the Gulf of Gunthak.
Beta The War of the Broken Crown Distributed during Beta An account of how the empire of the elves divided into Dark Elves, High Elves, and Wood Elves. This lore describes what is now Freeport as a former elven outpost on Antonica named "Wielle". It describes Innoruuk as originally being the god of all elves, Dark Elves as the loyalists, High Elves as the rebels, and Wood Elves as the formerly known "wild elves". This account states that the High Elves destroyed the former elven capital of Caerthiel in what is now the Loping Plains. They established Felwithe on the very spot where a wild elf had assassinated the elven emperor in his tent. It further describes how the Dark Elves fled Antonica to establish Neriak and reorganize. Contributor's Note: This account of Innoruuk being the god of all elves and High Elves as the rebel/power-hungry aggressors doesn't seem to match the common narrative.

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Everquest Classic Histories

Era Title Source Description
Beta/Classic Dev Stories - Roundtable Chat Part 1 https://web.archive.org/web/20021207141854/http://eqlive.station.sony.com/lowsrc/community/articles.jsp?id=50163 3/15/2001 - A roundtable discussion from early EQ Live developers with stories about Beta and Classic Everquest
Beta/Classic Dev Stories - Roundtable Chat Part 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20030205160932/http://eqlive.station.sony.com/lowsrc/community/articles.jsp?id=50164 3/19/2001 - A roundtable discussion from early EQ Live developers with stories about Beta and Classic Everquest
Classic Creation of Norrath Seeress Tiding - GM event This account describes how the Nameless created the Gods of Power and how the sub-deities were then created, and how Norrath and the cosmos were formed
Classic History of Norrath Everquest: The Official Player's Guide Comprises what would be described as "The Tome of Ages"; This is the canonical creation story. Covers creation of the races, dragons being deposited on Velious, Takish-Hiz becoming the Desert of Ro, Tunaria becoming Antonica, the Rise and Fall of the Combine Empire, Erudites discovering the lost art of necromancy, Paineel, The Hole, etc...
Classic Book of Turmoil In-game Book The contents of this Book describe the beginning of the age of Turmoil.
Classic The Erudites, Necromancy, and the Rise and Fall of Miragul
  • Everquest: The Official Player's Guide
  • Brad "Aradune Mithara" McQuaid
The title says it all; this well-known lore gave players the inspiration for coining the term Miragul's Highway. Erud is also described in the founding of Erudin on Odus, the war between Erudin and the heretics who flee to found Paineel, and the creation of The Hole from that war. Several locations mentioned that are not in game except perhaps as part of Everfrost: the lake called "Winter's Deep", and the "Frigid Plain".
Classic History of the Kerrans In-game dialogue /w Falthrik Lothoro in Kerra Isle Describes the Kerran civilization as once being great but its cities, statues, and writings being destroyed by the Erudites. Kerrans were forced to flee to that small island, Kerra Isle. Describes a great leader, Kejaan and his followers taming the wild lands of Odus and making it safe for all Kerrans to settle there.
Classic History of the Verishe Mal In-game books dropped in The Lair of the Splitpaw Account of their creation by Brell Serilis, their social caste system (which name maps to which class), former leadership by the Ishva Mal ("Supreme Leader"), and their current leadership by a council of nine. Must learn Gnoll to read these texts in-game
Classic The Story of the Ankexfen In-game lore The history of the four goblin tribes as told by a visiting priestess in Najena
Classic Letters of Jonas Vol. 1 (text) In-game book sold by vendors A letter that describes alchemy recipes that a student is learning from his Barbarian Shaman mentor
Classic Letters of Jonas Vol. 2 (text) In-game book sold by vendors A letter that describes alchemy recipes that a student is learning from his Barbarian Shaman mentor
Classic The Tale of Al`Kabor and the Sunken Ship GM Event From Allakhazam's ~October 2000 (https://web.archive.org/web/20001018153817/http://everquest.allakhazam.com/)
Classic The Story of the Hole In-game dialogue As told by Talloth Vara in Paineel
Classic/Kunark Miragul's Highway Unconfirmed Player Speculation Lore behind the firepots scattered around Norrath (Mostly Classic - Timorous Deep Firepot room is Kunark)

The Ruins of Kunark

Era Title Source Description
Kunark A Weary Traveler's Journal
  • Ruins of Kunark Game Manual
Kunark History of Kunark Excerpt from A Weary Traveler's Journal
Kunark Iksar Timeline
Kunark The Fall of Torsis: City of Mist In-game manuscripts Several Segments of Documentation were Retrieved from the City of Mist while it's ruins still layed above water. They give much insight to the fall of the city itself.
Planes of Power The Fall of the Shissar Kingdom NPC in-game dialog
Kunark Before Green In-game book Description of the beginnings of the Iksar Race from the Iksar lore books in Cabilis: the Age of the Snake, the Shissar race, and the Green Mist that destroyed the Shissar and freed the Iksar people
Kunark Venril the Chief In-game book The story of the famous Iksar Warrior Venril Sathir as described in the Iksar books of lore in Cabilis.
Kunark Captain of the Sea In-game book The story of the Iksar Captain Vlzk Irontail, founder of the ironguard as described in the Iksar books of Lore in Cabilis.
Kunark The Crusade of 1312 A.G. In-game book Found in the Iksar Books of Lore in Cabilis. Describes Trakanon's occupation of the ruins of the once grand city of Sebilis, the founding of the Crusaders of Greenmist, Rok Nilok, reclaiming Karnor's Castle from the goblins, and the battle for the city of Cabilis
Kunark Forbidden Tome (aka "The Blasphemere") In-game book The Story of Dag of the Forbidden Circle. Obtained from the Forbidden Scribe in West Cabilis. Item Lore: The Blasphemere of Kotiz
Kunark Brother's Fallen In-game book
Kunark The Charasis Tome (aka History of Charasis) In-game book Describes the history of Charasis (Howling Stones); Dropped by a drachnid spy in Firiona Vie, Dark Elf Spy in Northern Ro; part of the Crusader's Test of Betrayal Quest #5 that begins in Cabilis East
Kunark Genesis of Fist and Tail In-game book The story of the founding of the Iksar Monk's Guild from the Iksar Lore Books in Cabilis.
Kunark Talon Southpaw In-game book The story of the greatest Iksar Monk as described in the Iksar lore books in Cabilis.
Kunark Notes from the Greenmist Tome In-game book
Kunark Crusades of the High Scale (aka Kirn: The High Scale) In-game book Lore: A Book From Ghiosk's Collection; this is the history of Kirn: The High Scale; the book is used in Shaman Epic quest (Spear of Fate)
Kunark Sebilisan Cities Various sources On the various cities throughout the old Sebilisan empire
Kunark Tribes of Iksar Compiled In-game dialogue The histories of the six Iksar tribes
Planes of Power Drusella Sathir: Guardian of Venril's Mortal Spirit Atlas: The Maps of Myrist This history describes the wife of Venril Sathir, whose undead form guards his spirit in Charasis, The Howling Stones.
Planes of Power Trakanon: The Poison Dragon, Destroyer of Sebilis Atlas: The Maps of Myrist This describes the poison dragon Trakanon, found on p. 393 on the page for Sebilis
Planes of Power Rak`Ashir: First Lord of Torsis Atlas: The Maps of Myrist This describes the first Lord of Torsis, known now as City of Mist
Planes of Power Kurn: The Dread Torturer of the Old Tower Atlas: The Maps of Myrist Kurn's Tower was named after the individual described in this history.
Planes of Power Overking Bathezid: King of the Sarnak Atlas: The Maps of Myrist Exercpt taken from p.48-49 on the Chardok section.
Prophecy of Ro One Shall Rule Them All: Testaments of Tulok In-game dialogue Quest Dialog from "a forgotten noble [Missions]" in Trakanon's Teeth for the quest, "One Shall Rule them All"
UNK Rules of the Empire I - VII In-game dialogue The histories of the Iksar tribes and dynasties

The Scars of Velious

Era Title Source Description
Velious Introduction to Velious Official EQ Players Website Introduction to the discovery of the continent of velious
Velious History of Velious
  • Scars of Velious Game Manual
  • Everquest: Trilogy Game Manual
Velious Velious Opportunities
  • Scars of Velious Game Manual
  • Everquest: Trilogy Game Manual
Velious A Tale from Norrath 8 October 2001 Patch Message This narrative coincided with the initial revamp of Chardok.
Velious The Stonebrunt Mountains 29 August 2001 Patch Message This coincided with the initial release of the zone

The Shadows of Luclin

Era Title Source Description
Shadows of Luclin Welcome to Luclin 04 December 2001 Patch Message
Shadows of Luclin History of Luclin
Shadows of Luclin The Journals of Al'Kabor Official Everquest: Shadows of Luclin Website
Shadows of Luclin The Birth of Fordel Midst Everquest: Shadows of Luclin Game Manual

The Planes of Power

Era Title Source Description
Planes of Power Planes of Power Prologue Official Everquest Website
Secrets of Faydwer The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 1: The Planes of Power Official Everquest Website This lore was published on Everquest's 9th anniversary in 2008 to introduce the lore behind the "fabled" Planes of Power.
Secrets of Faydwer The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 2: The Plane of Knowledge Official Everquest Website This lore was published on Everquest's 9th anniversary in 2008 to introduce the lore behind the "fabled" Planes of Power.
Secrets of Faydwer The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 3: The Plane of Tranquility Official Everquest Website This lore was published on Everquest's 9th anniversary in 2008 to introduce the lore behind the "fabled" Planes of Power.
Secrets of Faydwer The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 4: The Plane of Disease Official Everquest Website This lore was published on Everquest's 9th anniversary in 2008 to introduce the lore behind the "fabled" Planes of Power.
Secrets of Faydwer The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 5: The Plane of Innovation Official Everquest Website This lore was published on Everquest's 9th anniversary in 2008 to introduce the lore behind the "fabled" Planes of Power.
Secrets of Faydwer The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 6: The Plane of Justice Official Everquest Website This lore was published on Everquest's 9th anniversary in 2008 to introduce the lore behind the "fabled" Planes of Power.
Secrets of Faydwer The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 7: The Plane of Nightmares Official Everquest Website This lore was published on Everquest's 9th anniversary in 2008 to introduce the lore behind the "fabled" Planes of Power.
Secrets of Faydwer The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 8: Lair of Terris-Thule Official Everquest Website This lore was published on Everquest's 9th anniversary in 2008 to introduce the lore behind the "fabled" Planes of Power.
Secrets of Faydwer The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 9: Ruins of Lxanvom, Crypt of Decay Official Everquest Website This lore was published on Everquest's 9th anniversary in 2008 to introduce the lore behind the "fabled" Planes of Power.
Secrets of Faydwer The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 10: Ruins of Lxanvom, Crypt of Decay - Additional Lore Official Everquest Website This lore was published on Everquest's 9th anniversary in 2008 to introduce the lore behind the "fabled" Planes of Power.
Secrets of Faydwer The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 11: The Plane of Storms Official Everquest Website This lore was published on Everquest's 9th anniversary in 2008 to introduce the lore behind the "fabled" Planes of Power.
Secrets of Faydwer The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 12: The Plane of Valor Official Everquest Website This lore was published on Everquest's 9th anniversary in 2008 to introduce the lore behind the "fabled" Planes of Power.
Secrets of Faydwer The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 13: Torden, The Bastion of Thunder Official Everquest Website This lore was published on Everquest's 9th anniversary in 2008 to introduce the lore behind the "fabled" Planes of Power.
Secrets of Faydwer The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 14: The Halls of Honor Official Everquest Website This lore was published on Everquest's 9th anniversary in 2008 to introduce the lore behind the "fabled" Planes of Power.
Planes of Power The Unkempt Warders Vol. I In-Game Book
Planes of Power The Unkempt Warders Vol. II In-Game Book
Planes of Power The Unkempt Warders Vol. III In-Game Book
Planes of Power The Unkempt Warders Vol. IV In-Game Book
Planes of Power The Unkempt Warders Vol. V In-Game Book
Planes of Power The Unkempt Druids In-Game Book
Planes of Power The Stone Frum Pazt Vol.I In-Game Book
Planes of Power The Stone Frum Pazt Vol.II In-Game Book

Legacy of Ykesha

Era Title Source Description
Legacy of Ykesha 1- Prophecy of Grozmok Official Everquest Website
Legacy of Ykesha 2- The Stone is stolen Official Everquest Website
Legacy of Ykesha 3- Mithaniel Marr's Blessing Official Everquest Website
Legacy of Ykesha 4- The Fall of Grobb Official Everquest Website
Legacy of Ykesha 5- The Exodus to Neriak Official Everquest Website
Legacy of Ykesha 6- In Pursuit of the Stone Official Everquest Website

Lost Dungeons of Norrath (LDoN)

Era Title Source Description
LDoN 1- Rumors on the Wind In-Game and Official Everquest Website Chapter 1: Chasing a rumor, lifelong companions Morden and Nedaria embark on a new adventure.
LDoN 2- Bound by Exile In-Game and Official Everquest Website Chapter 2: Tondal Di`Xevar watched from the shadows, his dark elven sight allowing him to spy upon the two explorers.
LDoN 3- Treachery within the Brood In-Game and Official Everquest Website Chapter 3: Morden vows to discover the truth about the rumors coming from Chardok.
LDoN 4- The Hidden Passage In-Game and Official Everquest Website Chapter 4: A secret council is called in Chardok as Morden and his companions ready for an expedition.
LDoN 5- Secrets in the Solusek Mines In-Game and Official Everquest Website Chapter 5: Word is received that the kobold tribes are more active than usual and the result could mean great opportunities for the companions.
LDoN 6- Fires and Frustration In-Game and Official Everquest Website Chapter 6: The searing heat and the Lavastorm Mountains are witness to the birth of a name, the origin of a family.
LDoN 7- A Shadow Speaks In-Game and Official Everquest Website Chapter 7: Nedaria struggles with tearful memories because of her "special gift" and entertains a strange shadowed guest.
LDoN 8- A Dragon's Riches In-Game and Official Everquest Website Chapter 8: Kobolds do not often give in to pride, but lately, one has turned to greed and is looking toward Lord Nagafen's riches.
LDoN 9- Madman's Curse In-Game and Official Everquest Website Chapter 9: Fate and dedication leads Calliav to Zebuxoruk.
LDoN 10- Seeking the Stone In-Game and Official Everquest Website Chapter 10: His mind trapped by chaos, Calliav struggles to find relief.
LDoN 11- A Path with Purpose In-Game and Official Everquest Website Chapter 11: Will Calliav find Mordan and thus discover the truth?
LDoN 12- An Adventurer's Agreement In-Game and Official Everquest Website Chapter 12: Calliav will be forever lost if he cannot open his mind to harness control.
LDoN 13- Search for Lost Lands In-Game and Official Everquest Website Chapter 13: Visions of strife deep within the earth.
LDoN History - Rujarkian Hills In-game dialogue
LDoN History - Miragul's Menagerie In-game dialogue
LDoN History - Mistmoore Catacombs In-game dialogue
LDoN History - Takish-Hiz In-game dialogue
LDoN History - Deepest Guk In-game dialogue

Gates of Discord

Era Title Source Description
Gates of Discord Calliav's Visions
  • Official Everquest Website
Gates of Discord 1- Visions of Chaos
  • GoD Game Manual
  • Official Everquest Website
Gates of Discord 2- Eyes to the Sea
  • GoD Game Manual
  • Official Everquest Website
Gates of Discord 3- A Common Course
  • GoD Game Manual
  • Official Everquest Website
Gates of Discord 4- The Stone Unturned
  • GoD Game Manual
  • Official Everquest Website
Gates of Discord 5- Fulfilling a Promise
  • GoD Game Manual
  • Official Everquest Website
Gates of Discord 6- The Pantheon Displeased
  • GoD Game Manual
  • Official Everquest Website
Gates of Discord 7- Evil Beyond the Currents
  • GoD Game Manual
  • Official Everquest Website
Gates of Discord 8- Journey to Taelosia
  • GoD Game Manual
  • Official Everquest Website
Gates of Discord The Journey to Taelosia (GoD Manual) GoD Game Manual
Gates of Discord Berserkers (GoD Manual) GoD Game Manual
Gates of Discord What is a Berserker? (GoD Manual) GoD Game Manual

Omens of War

Era Title Source Description
Omens of War Omens of War Prelude Official Everquest Website
Omens of War Omens of War History Omens of War Game Manual

Dragons of Norrath

Era Title Source Description
Dragons of Norrath Dragons of Norrath Prelude Official Everquest Website

Crafting

Alchemy

Era Title Source Description
Classic Yvonne's Guide to Alchemy In-game book
Classic Letters of Jonas Vol. 1 In-game book
Classic Letters of Jonas Vol. 2 In-game book
Classic Letters of Jonas Vol. 3 In-game book
Classic Letters of Jonas Vol. 4 In-game book
Classic Letters of Jonas Vol. 5 In-game book

Baking

Era Title Source Description
Classic Binelen's Quick Treats In-game book
Classic Binelen's Succulence In-game book
? Lost Adventurer's Cookbook In-game book
Classic Mixxy's Delicacies Vol 1 In-game book
Classic Mixxy's Delicacies Vol 2 In-game book
? Delivered Note In-game book

Blacksmithing

Era Title Source Description
? About Seafarer Ringmail In-game book
? About Northman Ringmail In-game book
? About Ogre Splintmail In-game book
? Armor and Weapons Guide In-game book
? Basic Blacksmithing In-game book
? Fireprides Guide to Shield Craft In-game book
? Ikthars Fine Steel Skin In-game book
? How to Dye and Stain In-game book
? Rings, Chains, And Arrowheads In-game book
? Dirge of the ForgeFire In-game book
? Spanner's Notebook In-game book
? Lost Adventurer's Guide to Smithing In-game book

Brewing

Fletching

Era Title Source Description
? Bowyers Guide - Fifth Edition In-game book
? A Field Guide To Fletching - Third Edition In-game book

Jewelcraft

Era Title Source Description
? Compendium of Odd Jewelry In-game book
Classic Legacy of Jewel Craft In-game book

Make Poison

Pottery

Research

Tailoring

Tinkering

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Pages in category "Lore"

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