Bertoxxulous
God of disease and decay, who holds that everything dies and decay is the only truth.
Overview
Drawn from Bertoxxulous — deity description.EQ1Primary · official
Followers of Bertoxxulous believe the only truth on Norrath is that everything dies. They view the decay of flesh as a thing of ultimate beauty. The subtle purples of a fresh bruise, the almost irridescent yellow green of an infested pustule, are but a few of the things that His followers relish. It is not suprising that many of His followers pursue the dark art of Necromancy, for to them nothing is more desirable than to be surrounded by beings who, even in unlife, continue to rot and decay. Do not take this to mean that His followers are suicidal or seek a quick death. To the contrary, they wish to live long, painful lives, spreading their dark, diseased stain across all of Norrath.
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Drawn from Deadtime Stories of Bertoxxulous (Book) — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
Raex and Vindor Long ago in the Kingdom of Skaxron lived two childhood friends, Raex, and Vindor. The friends played, fought, competed and grew up together in their lawful kingdom. As they matured both young men proved to be the greatest warriors of their generation. They became pledged as knights in service to their good king Randall.
Two years after the knighting of Raex and Vindor, the War of Ages engulfed their continent, separating the friends as they fought to save their beloved kingdom. War raged for many years, their good King Randall was slain, and all the lands were put under the rule of an iron fisted dark emperor. Raex and Vindor survived these lean years as mercenaries and swore complete and utter vengeance upon the dark emperor that ruled the land. They did not have long to wait, for a great and ancient evil was listening.
Bertoxxulous, Lord of Decay, heard the plea and offered to assist Raex and Vindor for their permanent indentured servitude. For the Plague Lord knew they were among the greatest of warriors, and would aid him greatly in his rise to power. Blinded by vengeance Raex and Vindor immediately agreed to the deal. With a snap of his fingers, Bertoxxulous banished his servant, the dark emperor, to another realm and accepted the two great warriors into his service, for they did not know Bertoxxulous had conquered their world just to bring them into the ranks of his minions.
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Official Lore
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Bertoxxulous - The Plaguebringer
Bertoxxulous - The Plaguebringer Bertoxxulous has no allies. His followers often follow the dark art of necromancy, which he wholeheartedly supports. The Plaguebringer appears as a humanoid hunchback draped in tattered, decaying robes. Under his hood can be seen a very handsome face attached to the body of a rotting corpse.
Read the full sourceThe Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 9 - 3/24/08
The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 9 Ruins of Lxanvom, Crypt of Decay The crypt was originally built upon Antonica in an age long past to house the dead kings of a long dead ancient race. That race called it Lxanvom that means in their tongue, 'Kings Rest'.
Read the full sourceThe Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 4 - 3/17/08
The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 4 The Plane of Disease The Plane of Disease is ruled by Bertoxxulous, the Plaguebringer. The surface is compiled of rotting flesh. Rivers of pus flow through the lands creating a swamp of bile. Within the Plane of Disease is the Crypt of Decay where Bertoxxulous dwells.
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The royal priests of the Xulous kingdoms often journeyed from their ivory cities to Lxanvon on behalf of their people, to deliver offerings and praises to their dead kings. Bertoxxulous, donning the decaying bodies of the dead Xulous nobles, appeared before these royal priests demanding obedience, reverence, and sacrifices.
Read the full sourceThe Necropolis of Lxanvon
The Necropolis of Lxanvon and the Arrival of the Plague Bringer In a Norrathian age long past, when dragons ruled the lands, seas, and skies, an ancient race did spring forth from the will of an unknown god. They were a cunning and powerful race of beings, able to survive in a harsh world ruled by the scaled children of Veeshan.
Read the full sourceThe Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 10 - 3/25/08
The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 10 Additional Crypt of Decay Lore: Lost Legends Vol. 1: Torch of Lxanvom Throughout worlds, planes, and other dimensions there are many different objects of an immense power. These artifacts are only known of legends and rumors spread throughout the various lands. The Torch of Lxanvom is one of these artifacts.
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Fall of the Wemmal
Fall of the Wemmal Royal Family The Wemmal Family had ruled their small island in the middle of the endless sea for years. Not knowing of the other continents and lands of their world, it was a self-contained island filled with peace. One day that changed, for chance brought the sole survivor of a shipwreck to a beach on their land.
Read the full sourceA Martyr’s Tale
A Martyr’s Tale,” by an anonymous martyr of the Bloodsabers, who was put to death by the wretched Qeynosians in a show of might at the end of the War of Plagues. In the darkness, I light a candle to my god Bertoxxolous. See the flame shimmer? See how it wavers as though fending off blows? When I crush the candlewick in my fingers, the light offers no resistan…
Read the full sourceThe Tale of Toluwon
The Tale of Toluwon In the Plains of Karana in a time not so long ago, the clergy of Karana erected a small temple in honor of The Rainkeeper. Among those present at the building of this temple was Young Toluwon, a promising cleric that had recently been raised up from the position of Acolyte.
Read the full sourceRaex and Vindor
Raex and Vindor Long ago in the Kingdom of Skaxron lived two childhood friends, Raex, and Vindor. The friends played, fought, competed and grew up together in their lawful kingdom. As they matured both young men proved to be the greatest warriors of their generation. They became pledged as knights in service to their good King Randall.
Read the full sourceDeadtime Stories of Bertoxxulous (Book)
Deadtime Stories of Bertoxxulous Of Detrioxx Inhabitants: Origin Myths or Histories PAGE 2 BLANK Raex and Vindor Long ago in the Kingdom of Skaxron lived two childhood friends, Raex, and Vindor. The friends played, fought, competed and grew up together in their lawful kingdom.
Read the full sourceThe Necropolis of Lxanvon Vol. II (Item)
The royal priests of the Xulous kingdoms often journeyed from their ivory cities to Lxanvon on behalf of their people, to deliver offerings and praises to their dead kings. Bertoxxulous, donning the decaying bodies of the dead Xulous nobles, appeared before these royal priests demanding obedience, reverence, and sacrifices.
Read the full sourceBlood Stained Note (Guild Summons)
Shrine of Bertoxxulous Enchanter Your fate lurks in disease and bile, the blood of Bertoxxulous. Beneath the Grounds of Fate Arena, the rotting bones of fallen warriors mark the entrance to the underworld. In these shadowy depths, lurk the Bloodsabers and other minions of the Lord of Disease.
Read the full sourceA Martyr's Tale (House Item)
A Martyr's Tale," by an anonymous martyr of the Bloodsabers, who was put to death by the wretched Qeynosians in a show of might at the end of the War of Plagues. In the darkness, I light a candle to my god Bertoxxolous. See the flame shimmer? See how it wavers as though fending off blows? When I crush the candlewick in my fingers, the light offers no resistan…
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Dear Merona, I wont be returning to you. You see, I have found my true calling as a disciple of Bertoxxulous. I have become one of the Bloodsabers. I have foolishly given them my flesh. I was a weakling and cried while they stripped it from my bones. I only pray that you too will someday know the pain that I now endure as one of the undead.
Read the full sourceQEYEvilWAR1
Your fate lurks in disease and bile, the blood of Bertoxxulous. Beneath the Grounds of Fate Arena, the rotting bones of fallen warriors mark the entrance to the underworld. In these shadowy depths, lurk the Bloodsabers and other minions of the Lord of Disease.
Read the full sourceQEYEvilWIZ1
Your fate lurks in disease and bile, the blood of Bertoxxulous. Beneath the Grounds of Fate Arena, the rotting bones of fallen warriors mark the entrance to the underworld. In these shadowy depths, lurk the Bloodsabers and other minions of the Lord of Disease.
Read the full sourceQEYEvilENC1
Your fate lurks in disease and bile, the blood of Bertoxxulous. Beneath the Grounds of Fate Arena, the rotting bones of fallen warriors mark the entrance to the underworld. In these shadowy depths, lurk the Bloodsabers and other minions of the Lord of Disease.
Read the full sourceQEYEvilMAG1
Your fate lurks in disease and bile, the blood of Bertoxxulous. Beneath the Grounds of Fate Arena, the rotting bones of fallen warriors mark the entrance to the underworld. In these shadowy depths, lurk the Bloodsabers and other minions of the Lord of Disease.
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Only through the proper application of CONTAGION can we spread the terrible glory of the Lord of Disease.
Read the full sourceSeeds of Destruction: Unfolding the Lore - Part 2
Seeds of Destruction: Unfolding the Lore - Part 2 Oceangreen Hills, Oceangreen Village, Blackburrow, Temple of Bertoxxulous Oceangreen After the fall of the Combine Empire, the majority of humankind spread out and occupied the center of what was then called Tunaria.
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Meldrath and his apprentices, exiled from Ak'Anon and collectively dubbed the Asylum of the Mad, began construction of a fortress deep in the Steamfont Mountains. For years the Asylum of the Mad constructed clockwork war-machines, far more advanced than any clockworks previously constructed by the tinkers, that plagued the Watchmen of Ak'Anon.
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