Neriak - Commons
Neriak is a dark beautiful city carved out of the very bones of the earth, deep under the forest of Nektulos. The multileveled tunnels that make up the basic connecting structure of Neriak were originally carved by meandering underground rivers that sprang from Lake Neriuss when its levels were higher. Later, they were widened and carved into a beautiful, dark, secret city by the magic of the dark elves, named in their own language as "Teir'Dal." Everything in this city is carved from the same dark stone, but minerals give it different colors. The dark elves are ruled by King Naythox Thex and his queen, Cristanos. Though it is not commonly acknowledged, the kings of the high elves and dark elves share a common lineage, as once all elves were related.
The Common Quarter of the dark elf city of Neriak is home to the average citizens of the Teir'Dal kingdom. Residing deeper in Norrath's dark Underfoot than the surface gate of the city's Foreign Quarter, Neriak Commons is even more devoid of light; in fact there are no citizens here that would depend upon a light source to guide their vision. This quarter is home to the commoners of Teir'Dal society. It is in this section that most of the commerce of Neriak takes place. Any one who is not dark elf, ogre or troll is generally attacked on sight by the guards and most of the inhabitants.
The layout of the Common Quarter is rather intricate, featuring darkly beautiful Teir'Dal architecture. All buildings are made of the dark gray stone that this cavernous city was carved from. Rare deposits of marble and other finer stone materials found during the construction of this area of the city enabled the building of a few fine statues and fountains. Otherwise, the city seems relatively plain in comparison to the rich, lavish fineries of which the noble Teir'Dal tend to indulge. Being the social center of the Teir'Dal society, the Common Quarter houses the vast majority of the city's guildhalls.
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Map
Note: This map is missing a secret area behind the waterfall north of #1, and a Wizard Rod spawns as well. |
Dangers
Any who venture this far into Neriak that are not Teir'Dal, Ogres, or Trolls (or protected by an illusion) are normally killed on sight.
Benefits
The primary benefits of the common quarter of Neriak are guild halls, trade skills, and banking.
The common quarter of Neriak is home to two guild halls which support four player classes. Warriors call The Indigo Brotherhood home, and the non-necromancer casters (Wizard, Magician, Enchanter) have found a home in the Tower of the Spurned. The Burnished Coin - Neriak's bank - can be found in an underground area called "Neriak Down Under" around the corner from several shops. Further, the common quarter provides supplies for several trade skills including Alchemy, Baking, Blacksmithing, Brewing, Fishing, Fletching, Jewelcraft, and Tailoring.
Traveling To and From
The common quarter can only be reached by first reaching Neriak through Nektulos Forest and then passing through Neriak's foreign quarter. Beyond the common quarter is Neriak - Third Gate. The closest city to Neriak is West Freeport which is separated from Nektulos Forest by East Commonlands.
Players who do not have good faction in Neriak should use illusion or invisibility spells at all times. Many of the guards can be avoided via the Neriak - Commons#Hidden_Passageway that terminates in Toadstool (which is around the corner from the zone to Neriak - Third Gate.
Garden Variety's Glorious Adventures and Travel Guide
Notable NPC's: Seloxia Punox, Gath N`Mare, Camia V`Retta, Jayna D`Bious
Shops and Points of Interest
Banking in Neriak
The Burnished Coin can be found underground through a door by a red sign with gold lettering, "Neriak Down Under" at 74, -820, -38. Just run down the stairs, and around the hallway and look for the gold sign by the door. Antian F`Lok works the counter inside, and Guard G`Noir stands guard behind the counter.
General Supply Merchants
Store | Location | Vendor Name | Default Vendor Inventory |
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The Refined Palate | (XYZ) -866, 71, -52 | Dunred M`Trik | Bandages, Box of Lute Strings, Iron Ration, Loaf of Bread, Mead, Muffin, Ration, Short Beer, Small Lantern, Torch, Unfinished Brass Trumpet, Water Flask |
House of D'Abth | (XYZ) -1030, -43, -38 | Volkoon D`Dbth | Bandages, Box of Lute Strings, Iron Ration, Loaf of Bread, Mead, Muffin, Ration, Short Beer, Small Lantern, Torch, Unfinished Brass Trumpet, Water Flask |
Guilds in the Common Quarter
The Cauldron of Hate
This structure with a pvp arena in the center houses Neriak's warrior guild. The Indigo Brotherhood, led by Seloxia Punox, provides the soldiers and security for the whole of Neriak as well as the outer forest of Nektulos. Many of Neriak's finest soldiers are trained by the Indigo Brotherhood, as are many infamous villainss who plague battlefields across the whole of Norrath.
NPC Name | Location | Role | Description / Inventory |
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Lysanda S`Kor | (XYZ): -1218, 40, -10 | Alcohol Vendor | Ale, Bottle, Brandy, Capt. Orlin's Spiced Ale, Cask, Fish Wine, Grapes, Honey Mead, Mead, Packet of Kiola Sap, Red Wine, Short Ale, Short Beer, Shotglass, White Wine |
Myrva N`Tan | (XYZ): -1218, -97, -10 | Alcohol Vendor | Ale, Bottle, Brandy, Capt. Orlin's Spiced Ale, Cask, Fish Wine, Grapes, Honey Mead, Mead, Packet of Kiola Sap, Red Wine, Short Ale, Short Beer, Shotglass, White Wine |
Svlis C`Luzz | (XYZ): -1239, -90, 3 | Alcohol Vendor | Ale, Bottle, Brandy, Capt. Orlin's Spiced Ale, Cask, Fish Wine, Grapes, Honey Mead, Mead, Packet of Kiola Sap, Red Wine, Short Ale, Short Beer, Shotglass, White Wine |
Frivsa Punox | (XYZ): -1238, 35, 3 | Alcohol Vendor | Ale, Bottle, Brandy, Capt. Orlin's Spiced Ale, Cask, Fish Wine, Grapes, Honey Mead, Mead, Packet of Kiola Sap, Red Wine, Short Ale, Short Beer, Shotglass, White Wine |
Yegek B`Larin | (XYZ): -1217, -51, -24 | Warrior Trainer / Guildmaster | Provides warrior skill training. Found in pvp arena. Gives the Yegek's Test, Part 1 Quest and Yegek's Test, Part 2 Quest. |
Issva H`Rugla | (XYZ): -1123, -74, -52 | General Supply Vendor | Backpack, Bandages, Bastard Sword, Battle Axe, Kite Shield, Long Sword, Round Shield, Short Sword, Spear, Two Handed Sword, Warhammer |
Jarrex N`Ryt | (XYZ): -1151, -28, -52 | Warrior Trainer / Guildmaster | Provides warrior skill training. Found downstairs from pvp arena. |
Trizam N`Tan | (XYZ): -1143, -21, -52 | Warrior Trainer / Guildmaster | Provides warrior skill training. Found downstairs from pvp arena. Gives Orc Pawn Picks Quest. |
Narex T`Vem | (XYZ): -1144, -36, -52 | Warrior Trainer / Guildmaster | Provides warrior skill training. Found downstairs from pvp arena. Gives the Fire Goblin Runner Quest and Halfling Raider Helms Quest. |
Seloxia Punox | (XYZ): -1127, 24, -48 | Warrior Trainer / Lead Guildmaster | Provides warrior skill training. Found downstairs from pvp arena. Gives the Tier`Dal Courier Quest and related to Yegek's_Test,_Part_1_Quest. |
Tower of the Spurned
The second guildhall of the Teir'Dal is that which houses The Spurned - the dark society of Teir'Dal's wizards, enchanters, and magicians. Located just beyond the walls of the Indigo Brotherhood, the tower of the Spurned has been responsible for a great many of Norrath's finest minds and most crafty arcane masters.
Tradeskill Vendors & Facilities
Alchemy
While strange to find a vendor in Neriak selling alchemy supplies (since Dark Elves have no use of it), this store no doubt relies on its alliance with the shamans of Grobb and Oggok.
Store | Location | Vendor Name | Default Vendor Inventory |
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Bounty of the Earth | -875, 20, -52 | Marza T`Kix | Bark Potion, Chipped Bone Rod, Cloudy Potion, Crimson Potion, Crystallized Pumice, Dufrenite, Fish Gill Extract, Harvest Crystal, Mistletoe, Murky Vial, Pale Green Potion, Potion of Light Healing, Sandalwood, Spring Crystal, Vial of Swirling Smoke |
Baking
An Oven can be found at 65, -862, -52 in The Refined Palate (inside "Neriak Down Under") behind the counter.
Store | Location | Vendor Name | Default Vendor Inventory |
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The Refined Palate | (XYZ) -884, 82, -52 | Niz L`Crit | Bottle of Milk, Cup of Flour, Frosting, Garnish, Ice Cream is Good - Part 1, Ice Cream is Good - Part 2, Jug of Sauces, Loaf of Bread, Mixing Bowl, Muffin, Pumpkin Cider Spice, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Spices, Spit, Vinegar |
Blacksmithing
The Forge can be found just outside the Adamant Armor and Blue Flame shops at /loc 19, -880, -38.
Brewing
The Brew Barrel at 20, -830, -66 can be found downstairs in The Blind Fish (found in "Neriak Down Under").
Store | Location | Vendor Name | Default Vendor Inventory |
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The Blind Fish | (XYZ) -848, 11, -66 | Rysva To`Biath | Ale, Bottle, Brandy, Capt. Orlin's Spiced Ale, Cask, Fish Wine, Grapes, Honey Mead, Mead, Packet of Kiola Sap, Red Wine, Short Ale, Short Beer, Shotglass, White Wine |
The Blind Fish | (XYZ) -837, 9, -52 | Myrva N`Tan / Marenkor To`Biath | Ale, Bottle, Brandy, Capt. Orlin's Spiced Ale, Cask, Fish Wine, Grapes, Honey Mead, Mead, Packet of Kiola Sap, Red Wine, Short Ale, Short Beer, Shotglass, White Wine |
Toadstool | (XYZ): -1042, -153, -38 | Tenso H`Rugla | Ale, Bottle, Brandy, Capt. Orlin's Spiced Ale, Cask, Fish Wine, Grapes, Honey Mead, Mead, Packet of Kiola Sap, Red Wine, Short Ale, Short Beer, Shotglass, White Wine |
Toadstool | (XYZ): -1011, -152, -24 | Rista S`lon | Ale, Bottle, Brandy, Capt. Orlin's Spiced Ale, Cask, Fish Wine, Grapes, Honey Mead, Mead, Packet of Kiola Sap, Red Wine, Short Ale, Short Beer, Shotglass, White Wine |
Fishing
Store | Location | Vendor Name | Default Vendor Inventory |
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N/A (Outside Toadstool behind the fountain) | (XYZ) -938, -163, -38 | Mariz Ixtaz | Dagger, Fish Wine, Fishcakes, Fishing Bait, Fishing Pole, Fresh Fish, Large Bag, Short Ale |
Fletching
Store | Location | Vendor Name | Default Vendor Inventory |
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The Bleek Fletcher | (XYZ) -1064, -147, -37 | Dianax C`Luzz | Ashwood Bow Staff, Bowyers Guide, Darkwood Bow Staff, Elm Bow Staff, Fletching Kit, Hemp Twine, Hickory Bow Staff, Linen String, Oak Bow Staff, Planing Tool, Shadewood Bow Staff, Silk String, Standard Bow Cam, Whittling Blade |
The Bleek Fletcher | (XYZ) -1062, -135, -37 | Andara C`Luzz | Arrow Shaft Mold, Bundled Bone Arrow Shafts, Bundled Ceramic Arrow Shafts, Bundled Steel Arrow Shafts, Bundled Wooden Arrow Shafts, Field Point Arrowheads, Fletching, Fletching Kit, Hooked Arrowheads, Large Groove Nocks, Medium Groove Nocks, Set of Bone Arrow Vanes, Set of Ceramic Arrow Vanes, Set of Wooden Arrow Vanes, Several Parabolic Cut Fletchings, Several Round Cut Fletchings, Several Shield Cut Fletchings, Silver Tipped Arrowheads, Small Groove Nocks, Tailoring Quivers |
Jewelcraft
Store | Location | Vendor Name | Default Vendor Inventory |
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Forge House | (XYZ) -931, 81, -24 | Nekola N`Ryt | Amber, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Cat's Eye Agate, Emerald, Fire Opal, Hematite, Jade, Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Star Rose Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise |
Forge House | (XYZ) -901, 82, -24 | Zartox Ru`Soe | Electrum Bar, Fire Emerald, Fire Opal, Gold Bar, Jeweler's Kit, Legacy of Jewel Craft, Platinum Bar, Silver Bar, Star Ruby |
Tailoring
Store | Location | Vendor Name | Default Vendor Inventory |
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The Dashing Form | (XYZ) -1002, -5, -38 | Mikaela S`Kor | How To Sew: Small Sizes, Small Cloth Cap, Small Cloth Cape, Small Cloth Choker, Small Cloth Cord, Small Cloth Gloves, Small Cloth Pants, Small Cloth Shawl, Small Cloth Shirt, Small Cloth Sleeves, Small Cloth Veil, Small Cloth Wristband, Small Sewing Kit |
Hidden Passageway
There is a hidden passage behind the waterfall (-87, -457, -10) near the Priest of Discord at the entrance from the foreign quarter with a secret passageway that leads to several locations in Neriak. The path leading northwest and down ends at a fake wall (-119, -1030, -38) in Toadstool. The path leading northeast and up (right at the fork) zones into the foreign quarter and ends at a fake wall in Oosa Shadowthumper's home that is marked by a red drawing of Innoruuk. The northeast path that forks to the southwest and down has a fake floor that drops you into another hidden area with a fake wall that terminates back to the other hidden path at -125, -549, -38.
Coin of Tash Quest
This quest starts in the Temple of Solusek Ro at Romar Sunto who will sell you the Tome of Tesh for 50gp. That tome includes the following relevant content about one of the 10 Coins of Tash:
The Enchanter Tash
Had ten Silver Coins
They now lie scattered
Across the world
In cities old
These coins do gleam
Waiting still
To be claimed
One lies
In the city of Darkness
Where the blind fish stares
Tarton's Wheel Quest
The Tarton's Wheel Quest begins in the Temple of Solusek Ro which is hidden away in Lavastorm Mountains. The Rod of Izah can be found in Neriak - Commons in the riverbed right outside the windows to The Blind Fish.
Did you Know?
- Neriak in all of its splendor was originally designed by Mike "Hutch" Hutchins who passed away in May 2020.[2]
- Neriak first came online during Everquest Beta 3 on or about July 20th, 1998[3].
Forageable Items
None.
Bestiarum Vocabulum
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Quests
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References
- ↑ See EQ Beta 3 Patch Notes for July 20, 1998.
- ↑ "Original EverQuest Developer Mike “Hutch” Hutchins Dies". Available online at https://everquestshow.com/2020/05/05/original-everquest-developer-mike-hutch-hutchins-dies/. Last accessed 29 December 2021.
- ↑ Beta Patch Message on July 20, 1998 5:46pm. This can be found in "revision.txt" on the Beta 3 cd