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Forum: History and Lore 04-27-2008, 01:26 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 2,357
Posted By Vhalen
<p>Hello Norrathians. It has been quite a long...

<p>Hello Norrathians. It has been quite a long time. I apologize for not posting a farewell on my favorite forum. I wanted to leave my farewell within Norrath where those that have held an interest...
Forum: History and Lore 03-27-2008, 01:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 576
Posted By Vhalen
<p>Ro is the name of Norrath's sun. There was an...

<p>Ro is the name of Norrath's sun. There was an ancient name for the sun. That name was Solus. When Professor Romiak Jusathorn headed up the Academy of Arcane Science, he directed a think tank of...
Forum: History and Lore 03-24-2008, 09:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 404
Posted By Vhalen
<p>There are a small number of evil eyes that...

<p>There are a small number of evil eyes that have been known to worship a deity that is bound to a creation myth of the race. Discovering this worship was not an easy task nor ahs it been proven to...
Forum: History and Lore 03-18-2008, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 116
Posted By Vhalen
<p>There are hints to the background of these...

<p>There are hints to the background of these zones. However, I hate to limit the lore behind these locations to raiders. Here is a summary of what these special places are.</p><p>The Tomb of...
Forum: History and Lore 03-14-2008, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 149
Posted By Vhalen
I have heard that the Burglars play a butchered...

I have heard that the Burglars play a butchered version of this drinking song. I doubt they would play it in Kaladim, seeing as the rights belong to another songwriter. However, they could be...
Forum: History and Lore 03-10-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 289
Posted By Vhalen
<p>The Everling family used to run a Freeport...

<p>The Everling family used to run a Freeport curios shop within the latter half of the Age of Enlightenment. The shop had humble beginnings, but that changed when it became well known for rare...
Forum: History and Lore 03-10-2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 482
Posted By Vhalen
<p>The 'Un is commonly used at the end of ancient...

<p>The 'Un is commonly used at the end of ancient elf words to represent all of something. In the case of Fyr'Un, that would be 'All of Life.' Many languages were derived from Druzaic and their...
Forum: History and Lore 03-05-2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 536
Posted By Vhalen
I have heard rumors that the Burglars, Norrath's...

I have heard rumors that the Burglars, Norrath's number one rockin' band, know this song. I could be wrong, I was downing a lot of Blackburrow Stout during their set.
Forum: History and Lore 02-25-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 127
Posted By Vhalen
<p>The Alliz Tae Ew's primary deity is...

<p>The Alliz Tae Ew's primary deity is Cazic-Thule, but there are other demigods that hail from Modinthule, the Plane of Fear, that played a vital part in the establishment of their temple on Norrath...
Forum: History and Lore 02-14-2008, 12:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 152
Posted By Vhalen
<p>My greatest adventures on Norrath are often...

<p>My greatest adventures on Norrath are often marked by a spirit type known as a shade. These shades are special, not like most encountered. There is a powerful spell that I carry in my arsenal that...
Forum: History and Lore 02-05-2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,359
Posted By Vhalen
<p>When EQoA was being developed, I kept in...

<p>When EQoA was being developed, I kept in contact with their initial design staff to help create some cohesion between the two projects. At the time I was working on the Unified Timeline that we...
Forum: History and Lore 01-17-2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 165
Posted By Vhalen
<p>Within the interview, where I mention the...

<p>Within the interview, where I mention the Shattered Lands being a result of the universal mechanics, the word "Shattering" is mistakenly capitalized. This gives the impression that I am referring...
Forum: History and Lore 01-12-2008, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 90
Posted By Vhalen
<p>When I began work on EQ II, I began work on a...

<p>When I began work on EQ II, I began work on a single timeline that fuses most lore from our major EQ projects. Let me tell you... that was an insane amount of work! Much more than you would think....
Forum: History and Lore 01-11-2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 342
Posted By Vhalen
The Overking looks that way for a reason. He is...

The Overking looks that way for a reason. He is Di'Zok and much more.
Forum: History and Lore 01-09-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 603
Posted By Vhalen
<cite>Pyrrhonic wrote:</cite><blockquote>I read,...

<cite>Pyrrhonic wrote:</cite><blockquote>I read, ages ago, that the origin of the world, all the initial lore, and a lot of the subsequent lore, was actually a pen-and-paper RPG played by a handful...
Forum: Quests and Live Events 01-09-2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 206
Posted By Vhalen
The problem with the Supper Key will be going...

The problem with the Supper Key will be going away soon.
Forum: Quests and Live Events 01-07-2008, 10:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 263
Posted By Vhalen
I just added a fix that will allow you to loot...

I just added a fix that will allow you to loot them again if you accidentally destroyed any of the Expedition Keys and are on the stage requiring them to open the chests.
Forum: History and Lore 01-07-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 151
Posted By Vhalen
<cite>Jindrack wrote:</cite><blockquote>Yeah! ...

<cite>Jindrack wrote:</cite><blockquote>Yeah!  Where are the Tortox and Pachedarans!  Why are they being oppressed!?</blockquote><p>Jindrack speaks the truth. Let the oppression of the Tortoxx and...
Forum: History and Lore 01-04-2008, 02:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 206
Posted By Vhalen
<p>The babble in Freeport is that the...

<p>The babble in Freeport is that the Dreadnaughts are one of a number of gangs that combine to create a larger organization directed by one ruling gang. The Dreadnaughts are not this ruling gang,...
Forum: History and Lore 01-04-2008, 01:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 196
Posted By Vhalen
<p>The fortress of Tal'Thex is a place that is...

<p>The fortress of Tal'Thex is a place that is rarely spoken of and even when the words are heard it is often within the clandestine mage towers of Norrath. There are some Koada'Dal that know more...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 11-27-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 125
Posted By Vhalen
<p>Firiona Vie, the outpost, may be occupied by...

<p>Firiona Vie, the outpost, may be occupied by evil forces in events of the past, but it is retaken in our timeline. In its history, the outpost of Firiona Vie has been overrun more than once. The...
Forum: Quests and Live Events 11-22-2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 344
Posted By Vhalen
<p>Anda will be returnining to the Kylong Plains...

<p>Anda will be returnining to the Kylong Plains in the future. However, she was not feeling safe within the ruins. She may be moving to a safe place with a nice view.</p>
Forum: History and Lore 11-12-2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 161
Posted By Vhalen
<p>Chosooth is an iksar vampire that was...

<p>Chosooth is an iksar vampire that was appointed commander of Kurn's Tower. Emperor Rile was the iksar ruler that placed Chosooth in charge of that tower of torment during the Elder Age. However,...
Forum: History and Lore 11-09-2007, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 109
Posted By Vhalen
<p>The Knights of Thunder have not been...

<p>The Knights of Thunder have not been forgotten. Their story does not end with the demise of Stormhold. The evil that befell their subterranean fortress has forever linked them to a greater tale...
Forum: History and Lore 11-08-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,495
Posted By Vhalen
<p>The village of Marr, Deathfist Citadel and...

<p>The village of Marr, Deathfist Citadel and Busheldown were all designed at the same time. They were some of the first zones to be built. I wrote a lot of lore for each of these places and did not...
Forum: History and Lore 11-07-2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,495
Posted By Vhalen
<p>I mentioned the Order of Marr in past entries....

<p>I mentioned the Order of Marr in past entries. I mentioned how they departed Freeport and vanished from the eyes and ears of Norrath towards the end of the Age of Turmoil. They would not be seen...
Forum: Quests and Live Events 10-19-2007, 09:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 314
Posted By Vhalen
<p>The doors to the vault throne are fixed and...

<p>The doors to the vault throne are fixed and should be going live as soon as possible. </p>
Forum: History and Lore 10-16-2007, 07:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 309
Posted By Vhalen
<p>I hope this helps explain a bit more about the...

<p>I hope this helps explain a bit more about the Shattered Vale and Firemyst Gully. </p><p>The Shattered Vale </p><p>The Shattered Vale was once a hidden sanctuary for a forgotten circle of druids....
Forum: History and Lore 09-09-2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 156
Posted By Vhalen
<p>I'm working on a few more and squeezing them...

<p>I'm working on a few more and squeezing them into my schedule. I hope to have a new one in place within the next month. It may not be as deep as Everling's, but it will help reveal new lore to...
Forum: History and Lore 09-05-2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 323
Posted By Vhalen
<p>The Isles of Refuge were established by the...

<p>The Isles of Refuge were established by the Far Seas Trading Company. For the most part they are a collection of islands resting in the large central body of water in the Shattered Lands, the...
Forum: History and Lore 08-17-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 817
Posted By Vhalen
<p>I like to see debates about the shadowed men....

<p>I like to see debates about the shadowed men. Where do they come from? Who are they? What do they want? Why do they need host bodies? All difficult questions, but each has an answer.</p><p>To...
Forum: History and Lore 08-16-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 316
Posted By Vhalen
<p>I see that a few of you are curious about the...

<p>I see that a few of you are curious about the mighty ruler of the last iksar empire, sometimes referred to as the Cabilisian Empire. This great warlord was none other than Emperor Vekin, an iksar...
Forum: History and Lore 08-02-2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,010
Posted By Vhalen
<p>Now this is a subject that I find most...

<p>Now this is a subject that I find most interesting. Sir Lucan D'Lere, the street rat turned Overlord. Beware of crafting your own tale. There is a history to this great knight and someday it will...
Forum: History and Lore 07-12-2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 374
Posted By Vhalen
The story that will follow the path that led to...

The story that will follow the path that led to Rylana's death will not be closed to players that were unable to investigate her actions in Longshadow Alley. However, there may be certain parts of...
Forum: History and Lore 07-10-2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 324
Posted By Vhalen
The War of the Fay took place in the end days of...

The War of the Fay took place in the end days of the Age of Turmoil. The actual conflict lasted approximately five years.
Forum: History and Lore 07-09-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 104
Posted By Vhalen
<p>Visk is a part of the EQII history books. I...

<p>Visk is a part of the EQII history books. I have spoken a bit about it and the mariners that were detached there, the Iron Guard. Here is a bit more about Visk: </p><p>Visk is a secret military...
Forum: History and Lore 07-09-2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 374
Posted By Vhalen
<p>The Thexians uphold the laws of the former...

<p>The Thexians uphold the laws of the former regime while the present Teir'Dal of Neriak follows the laws of the Dead. There are commonalities in both regimes. They both praise Innoruuk, but the...
Forum: History and Lore 06-28-2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 189
Posted By Vhalen
<p>I do not know where you have heard of the Mana...

<p>I do not know where you have heard of the Mana Flow, but it does exist. It is part of the universal mechanics known as Dimensions. The Void is another dimension you may have heard of. </p><p>Very...
Forum: History and Lore 06-23-2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 209
Posted By Vhalen
<p>A small city did rise at the spires, a great...

<p>A small city did rise at the spires, a great fortress city of Qeynos. It was named Bridgekeep. Within the Age of Destiny, the smaller bridge in Thundering Steppes bears that name, constructed in...
Forum: History and Lore 06-23-2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 139
Posted By Vhalen
<p>Excellent! We could use more vampire hunters...

<p>Excellent! We could use more vampire hunters in Norrath. What was once contained, now finds new avenues to escape into the world.</p><p>As for the League of Freethinkers, they are just a society...
Forum: History and Lore 06-23-2007, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 163
Posted By Vhalen
<p>I cannot lie. Van Halen is my favorite band....

<p>I cannot lie. Van Halen is my favorite band. When I had to place a bard out in the Plains of Karana for a quest, I decided to name him after that band. I should have stuck a few more bands out...
Forum: History and Lore 06-14-2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 258
Posted By Vhalen
<p>Hello Norrathians. I have decided to answer a...

<p>Hello Norrathians. I have decided to answer a number of your question that you might have wanted to ask me about in the IRC Chat. Here you go: </p><p>1. I'd LOVE to hear the lore information...
Forum: History and Lore 06-13-2007, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 90
Posted By Vhalen
In the case of the Obelisk of Lost Souls, most of...

In the case of the Obelisk of Lost Souls, most of the hieroglyphs do tell a story. Most of what you see involves dark rituals that must take place in order to extract certain powers. An Everling...
Forum: History and Lore 06-13-2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 258
Posted By Vhalen
Where were all you lore seekers? I could have...

Where were all you lore seekers? I could have used your lore questions on that IRC chat. Oh well, I guess I will try and answer a few of your questions you asked here. In a bit.
Forum: History and Lore 06-12-2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 258
Posted By Vhalen
<p>All I ask is that you don't ask why the...

<p>All I ask is that you don't ask why the entrance to Fallen Gate is located in the Commonlands. <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>
Forum: History and Lore 05-31-2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 600
Posted By Vhalen
<p>I'm pleased to read that a few of you have...

<p>I'm pleased to read that a few of you have begun to understand the obelisks. Like notable Norrathians such as Lord Rikantus Everling and _id__ _o_ic_ (I know you hate that.), you'll soon become...
Forum: History and Lore 05-23-2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 125
Posted By Vhalen
<p>There are a couple places a Koada'Dal could...

<p>There are a couple places a Koada'Dal could have visited to gain knowledge of the monk arts. One of these places is the camp of the legendary monk, Wu. You can find this outdoor dojo in Lesser...
Forum: History and Lore 05-22-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 538
Posted By Vhalen
<p>I see someone has taken note of one of Mayong...

<p>I see someone has taken note of one of Mayong Mistmoore's favorite paintings. This is indeed a portrait from his past and it is a part of his past that haunts a few of his actions to this very...
Forum: History and Lore 05-07-2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 375
Posted By Vhalen
<p>I noticed a few remarks about Queen Thayilia...

<p>I noticed a few remarks about Queen Thayilia and thought some of you might like to know more about where she and her people migrated from. Here is a bit about her homeland.</p><p>Topsy Turvy Woods...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 05-03-2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 97
Posted By Vhalen
I share an office with Jindrack and he painted...

I share an office with Jindrack and he painted the walls pink long before I moved in here.
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