Five hundred years have passed since the Sleeper was awakened, and a turbulent new era has fallen upon Norrath.

The world has been rocked by terrible cataclysms. Destruction has rained down from the skies. The gods of old are silent. The ancient empires of the elder races lie in ruins and their surviving populations have scattered, searching desperately for shelter and leadership. The human cities of Freeport and Qeynos-mysteriously spared the devastation inflicted upon the rest of Norrath-have become the havens for refugees from all across the Shattered Lands.

History of the Places and Folk of Norrath

The very foundation of Norrath, these people and the stories that make up this magical world. Continue on through the lore knowledge books of Norrath. Before learning the basic lore you must first learn of the Places and the Folk of Norrath.

"I bring this knowledge to the people of Norrath not out of a desire to provide enlightenment to the savages, but because it is my duty to do so. Be aware that all knowledge bears a price. Ignorance and innocence go hand in hand."

Rulers

The rulers of Norrtathcontrol one side of the world. Antonia Bayle for the light side and Lucan D'Lere for the dark. You enter the game chosing your side and essentially chosing on of the two as your leader.

Cities and Factions

A New World Awaits

The time for decision is at hand. Will you aid Lucan's twisted dreams of control and conquest, or stand with Qeynos as a light against the darkness?

Untold adventures await, and numerous questions must be answered. What caused the destruction of Luclin? Are the gods of old truly gone? What dangerous new frontiers lie beyond the turbulent seas?

In the shadows, mysterious forces watch and wait. For now, as in times long past but not forgotten, heroes are revealing themselves across the face of Norrath. Whose causes will they champion? What secrets will they reveal? It is they who control the future of Norrath.

It is the dawn of a new age: The Age of Destiny.

Artifacts

These rare, but well known items shape the very lore of Norrath. Their legend combined with their power leaves their name in the history books.

The Tome of Destiny

The Tome of Destiny is a collection of Norrath lore that explores deep into the world of Everquest's most exciting moments. These stories helped shape and mold the world in to what it is.

The Gods and Goddesses of Norrath

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