The gods' creation pact
The agreement among the gods to each create a mortal race to keep watch over / oppose the dominant dragonkind of Veeshan. Innoruuk was not invited to create a race — the slight that motivated his creation of the Teir'Dal.
Overview
Drawn from From the Library of Norrath — official article.EQ1Primary · official · best available source
Creation of Norrath
In the beginning, all that existed was void. Empty of all, whether it be time or space. A vast and endless nothingness cloaked in a deep and all consuming silence.
Within this void existed "The Nameless", a power so incredible that in the entire universe, it knew only itself to exist. It had no idea why it was there, just that that it was.
In the quiet expanse of the void, it sent itself out and searched the void to find something different. And there it was, a pocket of space and therein lay the flow of time.
When The Nameless stepped into the space, something terrible but wonderful, something terrifying but exciting happened. It detected the elements of space and time.
The Nameless, knowing nothing of these things, freed what was in there so it could spread out in all directions, filling the space that had been empty for so long with a force that had no boundaries.
Forces touched each other and the emptiness filled with swirling energies, light and heat touched emptiness. Energies collided and crashed, were born and died and became new and different... none of those having been seen ever before started to form planets that differed in size and structure. Also created were stars to watch over this new creation.
Overview
Drawn from Creation — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
The Nameless It is said, that outside of space and time an entity known only as 'The Nameless' exists. It is this entity that created all that there is, was and will be. The Ancient Texts state that it was from his mind that, not only, created the universe and its countless suns and worlds but also a myriad of sentient, powerful, yet finite creatures whom one such as a man or elf or dwarf would call a god.
Creation of Norrath
In the beginning, all that existed was void. Empty of all, whether it be time or space. A vast and endless nothingness cloaked in a deep and all consuming silence. Within this void existed "The Nameless", a power so incredible that in the entire universe, it knew only itself to exist. It had no idea why it was there, just that that it was.
In the quiet expanse of the void, it sent itself out and searched the void to find something different. And there it was, a pocket of space and therein lay the flow of time. When The Nameless stepped into the space, something terrible but wonderful, something terrifying but exciting happened. It detected the elements of space and time. The Nameless, knowing nothing of these things, freed what was in there so it could spread out in all directions, filling the space that had been empty for so long with a force that had no boundaries.
Forces touched each other and the emptiness filled with swirling energies, light and heat touched emptiness. Energies collided and crashed, were born and died and became new and different... none of those having been seen ever before started to form planets that differed in size and structure. Also created were stars to watch over this new creation.
But the whole chaos needed order, shaping and fine touch. And so the Nameless created The Gods of Power. To do so, The Nameless reached into the chaos, drew forth four equal portions of the stuff of existence and shaped it into the Gods that would divide the universe into form.
The first was named Rathe and got the task of bringing order into the chaos. It saw that the task was indeed immense, so it reached into itself and divided into 12 equal parts. Then The Rathe went into the chaos divided some more material and created Earth. This Earth got set under the eyes of the Nameless, under the stars, so it could watch over his cosmos. The second was named Fennin Ro and received the task of shaping the chaos. Fennin as well drew his portion and named it Fire.
Official Lore
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EverQuest: You're In Our World Now
From the Dawn of Time to the Present Day: The History of Norrath is said that outside of space and time an entity known only as the Nameless exists, and that this being created all that there is and was and will be.
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The Nameless It is said, that outside of space and time an entity known only as 'The Nameless' exists. It is this entity that created all that there is, was and will be.
Read the full sourcePorlos’ Fury
You say, ‘Hail, The Dragon Sage’ The Dragon Sage appears to fade in and out. The ghostly figure seems to stare through you, as though he is not aware of your presence. ‘Do you know who I am?’, he asks, as if he is inquiring for his own benefit. You say, ‘Who are you?’ The Dragon Sage begins to smile. ‘It has come back to me, just now’, he says.
Read the full sourceNorrath's Creation
Ages of Norrath In the beginning, all that existed was void. Empty of all, whether it be time or space. A vast and endless nothingness cloaked in a deep and all consuming silence. Within this void existed The Nameless, a power so incredible that in the entire universe, it knew only itself to exist. It had no idea why it was there, just that it was.
Read the full sourceKobScr3
It was during King Gkar's reign when Brell decided he alone could not break Veeshans grasp on the world of Norrath. Brell met with Tunare, Prexus, and Rallos Zek and told them of Veeshans New World. Brell kept the source of his information about the world a secret as he made a pact with the gathered Gods.
Read the full sourceAnnouncing EverQuest® Underfoot, the 16th EverQuest expansion!
Announcing EverQuest Underfoot! In November 2009, the inhabitants of the world of EverQuest will enter the realm of Brell Serilis as they explore through the Underfoot. Announcing EverQuest ® Underfoot, the 16th EverQuest expansion! The Underfoot centers around the Heart of the World. This is the vast magma ball that floats in the center of a hollow sphere…
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Dusty Kobold Scroll
1 Kobolds in the Age of Scale : "In the age of scale we arrived. The scaled beasts of the Dragon Queen ruled the surface and skies. All else belonged to our people. By Brell Serilis' hands we were created and delivered ot the Underfoot of Norrath. As the numbers of our ancestors grew, so did the powers of the ancient shaman.
Read the full sourceThe Contentment
When the world was still young, all things were clean. The elements worked in harmony and the Urges of Heaven were calm. This was the time known as the Contentment. All things were good and all things were at peace. This would soon change with the coming of the mortals. As life would begin, the Contentment would end.
Read the full sourceThe Elder Age
Ages of Norrath In time the other gods noticed Veeshan's work, and being often petty and jealous beings, they too came upon Norrath, intent upon leaving their mark. Brell Serilis was first, and from his Plane of Underfoot, a dark realm of vast caves and endless tunnels, he quietly created a magical portal to a cavern deep in the belly of Norrath.
Read the full sourceAnashti’Sul Diety Quest
You say, “Hail, Plumetor Dul’Sadma” Plumetor Dul’Sadma says to you, “Greetings, mortal. It is little wonder you have come to see me. Now it is time to celebrate, as the Forgotten One is returning to our world once again!” You say to Plumetor Dul’Sadma, “The Forgotten One? You must mean Anashti Sul, correct?”
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