Rallos Zek
God of war; ally of Innoruuk and Cazic-Thule; patron of the Rallosian races (ogres, orcs, trolls, goblins).

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Drawn from Rallos — deity description.EQ1Primary · official
The followers of Rallos Zek believe in survival of the strong and death to the weak. In the heat of battle is the only place where enlightenment can be gained. The universe was formed by conflict and in conflict it will end. The victors feasting upon the remains of their fallen enemy. No respect or regard is given to the dead, for if they were worthy their hearts would still pump blood through their veins and not upon the soil of Norrath. Followers of Zek are almost exclusively warriors.
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Drawn from Ollg's Memoirs (Quest Reward) — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
I heard the sky crack. I felt the ground shake. I smelled the scent of charred metal. We all did. As I watched it streak across the sky, I knew what it was. We all did. Some rejoiced immediately, some stood in awe, some tried to run after it. I stared in disbelief. Whatever the reason, he did not belong here.
I tried to speak with the general. He will not listen. I've heard the talk about the Warlord coming to conquer Ethernere, but I can't help but wonder why. He has his own war fields. He has his own perpetual battles to watch. Etherenere is not the domain of war, in spite of how many might come here as a result of it.
There is something wrong. The very air feels different. There is something terribly wrong, but no one sees it. I talked to some others, and they believe it to be the coming of war. They believe that Drinal is tightening up his forces to kepp Rallos at bay. Yes we have not seen our Warlord. He has not emerged from the sea. I do not believe he is here to conquer.
The Horde sits just outside the shore, seemingly unable to cross onto the land.The others believe that they are too afraid, but I do not see fear in their movements. I see an impatient waiting. They are waiting for something, although I cannot say what that might be. It is clear, though, that if they had their way, they would be attacking Oggok.
I have thought about the Warlord's arrival at length. I believe his coming here was not his choice. To admit this, however, is to admit something far graver - that the Warlord has fallen, and has fallen for good. Even thinking that defies everything I believe and have believed my entire life. But I must admit what I see with my own eyes. The Warlord has been defeated.
I have made enemies. No one wants to hear what I have to say. Every day they make more weapons, more banners. They are ready to march in the name of war. Why can't they see? Ethernere already suffers. I can't explain why or how, but I can feel it. I believe that is why the Horde masses at the shores, why Ethernere seems to be at unease. They will not listen, and they will make matters worse.
They are coming for me. I don't know what they are planning. But I will not flee. I will make a final attempt to make them see reason, but it will fail. I will stand before them, and try to fend off the inevitable. I fear that nothing can stop what has been set in motion. I pray I am wrong.
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Rallos Zek - The Warlord
Rallos Zek - The Warlord Rallos Zek is allied with Innoruuk and Cazic-Thule, enemy to Quellious and Bertoxxulous. The followers of Rallos Zek, the Warlord, believe in survival of the strong and death to the weak. The heart of a true follower of Zek yearns for strength, courage, but above all, victory.
Read the full sourceThe Fabled Planes of Power Lore
The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 15 Drunder, Fortress of Zek Also known as the Plane of Tactics, Drunder is the large stone stronghold that towers above the Field of Blood within the Plane of War, fitted on a scale appropriate to the home of the Zek deities.
The First Shades of Zek
The First Shades of Zek Vol. II The procession carried the body of King Beltron into the crypt and disappeared from view. The burial rites were well progressing as they normally did when a king died. Many words and blessings, incantations and prayers. Then it happened. Only one survivor, Loreseeker Yrgar (it was his quill that was found in the Serpent Spine M…
Read the full sourceLineage of the Nokk Ogres
Lineage of the Nokk Ogres Near the end of the Elder Age, Rallos Zek, the Warlord, finally came to create his ogre children, many years after he created his giants. He made the ogres out of sturdy bone and resilient olive-colored flesh and placed them within the Serpent Spine Mountains on Tunaria -- the continent that later became known as Antonica.
Read the full sourceWar for Earth: The Passing of an Empire
War for Earth: The Passing of an Empire Vol. I Diary of High Lorekeeper Baeldon --Preamble-- As time passes memory fades, and some things should never be lost to the ravages of time. So I have endeavored to record my personal impressions of the war that has ended the greatest empire in the history of Norrath.
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Soon after the creation of the elder gods by the Nameless, while the gods were placing their creations onto Norrath, the elemental gods gathered to make their own creation. Unlike what the other gods created on Norrath, Fennin Ro, Tarew Marr, The Rathe Council, and Xegony gathered for their own creation.
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Ollg's Memoirs (Quest Reward)
I heard the sky crack. I felt the ground shake. I smelled the scent of charred metal. We all did. As I watched it streak across the sky, I knew what it was. We all did. Some rejoiced immediately, some stood in awe, some tried to run after it. I stared in disbelief. Whatever the reason, he did not belong here.
Read the full sourceOrc Society (QuestReward)
Orc Society" by Professor Romiak Justathorn -- Being an excerpt of a longer piece, including only information as is relevant to the study of orc society. This tome covers only the societal aspect of the orc. This excerpt is from "The Lore of Fauna" by Professor Romiak Justathorn of the Academy of Arcane Sciences, Republic of Freeport.
Read the full sourceWarUbNote
Written by Kargek Redblade the Seventh. Long ago our ancestor Thegrek the first was on the battlefield as a companion of Surtelk. With his might and quickness he slew many goblin warriors that day as did Surtelk with the help of his magical blades.
Read the full sourceSeeds of Destruction: Unfolding the Lore - Part 5
Seeds of Destruction: Unfolding the Lore - Part 5 Toskirakk, Korascian Warrens, Rathe Council Chambers Invasion of Earth During the Elder Age of Norrath, the first Rallosian forces led by the great ogre Murdunk invaded the Plane of Earth - the realm ruled by The Rathe, Council of Thirteen.
Read the full sourceInto the Depths of: Frostcrypt
Part 1 - Overview of Frostcrypt Overview of Frostcrypt, Throne of the Shade King When Solusek Ro raised the Serpent Spine Mountains, one clan of hill giants was trapped in the valleys and marshes that were created between the sheer mountains.
Goru'kar and the Sisters
Goru'kar and the Sisters Long ago, before Solusek Ro, the Prince of Flame, raised the lands along the Serpent River in an envious rage aimed at Tunare's prospering elves, Rallos Zek's giants were gaining a foothold in the northern timberlands of Tunaria between the dragons' Nest and the inhospitable low icelands.
Read the full sourceThe Ogres Come of Age
The Ogres Come of Age Rallos Zek, in his wisdom, created the ogres -- a race that embodied the best of all of his other races, including the giants, goblins, and orcs. We are, and shall always be, a reflection of what the Warlord sees as perfection. Our intelligence and brawn make us a deadly force as we have continued to prove.
Read the full sourceEverQuest: 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.
Read the full sourceOn the Town of: Oggok - 2/01/08
Overview of Oggok In general, Oggok is a place most non-ogres pray they never see. Ogres are brutal, but have a strong sense of tradition – and a twisted sense of honor. Located in the dense jungles of Feerott region and tucked into a cavernous, rocky area, Oggok appears to be, at first glance, a rather ordinary group of small, rough caves.
Read the full sourceInto the Depths of: Kael Drakkal
Overview of Kael Drakkal (Also known as Kael Drakkel) Kael Drakkal, home of the Storm Giants, lies at the easternmost edge of the Great Scar. It has been the site of many great battles, for the dragons of Velious regard the Scars of Veeshan as the holiest of ground, and view the giant's invasion of the Great Scar as sacrilege.
Read the full sourceThe Chronicle of Gromok Hergom
The Chronicle of Gromok Hergom I ink these words for fear that my once proud and mighty Ogres will forget the events I have seen in my long life. I am known at the time of this inking as Elder Gromok but I was once a soldier of little renown and status in the mighty Rallosian Legions under the command of Warlord Murdunk.
Read the full sourceThe First Shades of Zek Vol. I
The First Shades of Zek Vol. I As the war on the Plane of Earth ended, King Beltron Wulfnor began to lose his grip on life, foregoing the comforts of his palatial fineries in Valdeholm, he spent his last hours in Krithgor. He wanted to spend his last moments near his giants and all the Rallosians who served in the war.
Read the full sourceThe Story of Ankexfen
The story of the creation of the four goblin tribes This ancient tale of a civilization long since forgotten by the name of Ankexfen was handed down to me by a visiting priestess in Najena by the name of Aerthane D’Zitherak, a Priestess of Innoruuk, and seeker of the Fabled and Ancient Staff of Ankexfen.
Read the full sourcePlane of Time Script
Solusek Ro says, ‘This is absurd, why are we wasting our time and energy on this?! Direct action is needed, now! Banishing Zebuxoruk will not stop the mortals from entering into our planes. Their greed for power will have them soon trampling through our realms!’ Rallos Zek says, ‘On this I agree! We must take action and the time is now.
Read the full sourceHistory of the Runnyeye Goblins
This book is titled “History of the Runnyeye Goblins, Vol. I”. It chronicles the history of the goblins from their creation to the exodus from their homelands. 1 GE – The creations of Rallos and The-Brell-That-Is-Not, the goblins were brought into the world.
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Legacy of Chief Gekkdar of Nokk When Rallos Zek ordained the first chief of the Spine ogres, Dronuk Rockjaw, he gave him the Amulet of Chieftains. It was not fully known what powers the amulet possessed or what effect it had, but it was treasured and revered as an item of the gods. What was known was that only the direct bloodline of the Rockjaws and Thoots c…
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