Veeshan
The dragon goddess who first claimed Norrath in the Age of Scale, seeding it with dragonkind. The dominance of her brood is what the gods' creation pact was formed to counter.
Overview
Drawn from Veeshan — deity description.EQ1Primary · official
Non-dragon followers of Veeshan believe that dragonkind is superior to all other forms of life. They swear allegiance to the
Mother Of Dragons and often sacrifice themselves or their loved ones to one of Her children. In return for this undying devotion, Veeshan is very protective and generous to her loyal followers. Many humanoids have gained great riches and ancient knowledge through servitude to the Wurms, but these gifts came with a high price...knowing that one is less than cattle to the dragons, and that they can take your messy life whenever it suits.
Overview
Drawn from The Age of Scale (House Item) — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
Forward: This volume is a copy of the oldest tome within our library. This was a chronicle of the first visit of the Sage of Ages, when our order was founded. As time has passed, we now know the full significance of his words during these visits. The Sage of Ages, or Sages as the case may be, has observed Norrath for time immemorial. This story is a glimpse into just one of the many viewpoints of unrecorded history.
There were no ages before the Ages of Scale. Norrath was, but it was not as it is known now. It was fresh and pristine. It was untouched by thoughts or life, turmoil or war. Time passed but nothing existed to note its passage. It is hard to explain how everything was but was not at the same moment. The clear separation would only become evident when the Marking was placed.
A manifestation of all that is physical would place the Marking. The Marking would be the divider of all things. It divided time from non-time. It divided being from non-being. The claw of Veeshan scraped across the world and this is when all things began. With the Marking, she who is Veeshan would place her children upon Norrath, beginning the Age of Scale.
The Dragons, as she would name her children, were not only given life but were granted an even greater gift - Norrath. This world would be theirs. She would mark the world a second time, creating smaller companions so that the Dragons did not grow restless or lonely. These small dragons, Drakota, would exist to remind the Dragons of the Mother's gift to the kings of the world. With that, the Mother would leave, vowing to return one day.
Dragons were gifted with a touch of the powers of creation that Veeshan had used to bring them into being. With this power, they created magic. Seeing that this was a good creation and the Mother would be pleased, they next created society. This was even greater than magic. Enthralled with the perfection of their second creation, they stopped creating anything more from there, never making the third.
The Drakota, trying to imitate their betters, began to create as well. They created fury and liked it. Then they created rampage, and this they liked too. But before they could create a third time, the Dragons looked at the small ones and chose to stop them. Using their two creations, Magic and Society, they created once again. They created the Ring.
The Ring merged both magic and society together into one. All Dragons were of the Ring for they were one and the same. And as the Ring of Scale, they became even greater than they already were. And as the Ring they chastised the Drakota as a parent would an unruly child. And as good parents, they sent the Drakota to their "rooms" for a long, long time.
Official Lore
22Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
Veeshan - The Mother of all Wurms
Veeshan - The Mother of all Wurms Veeshan is the great crystalline dragon who rules the Plane of Sky. She needs no allies but considers Brell Serilis an enemy. Veeshan is known as the Mother of All Wurms and this title includes all of dragonkind such as the drakes and wyverns. When the universe was young, Veeshan traveled throughout the cosmos depositing Her…
Read the full sourceCREVeeshanChildren
When Veeshan's brood was beginning its days on Norrath, the dragons determined, among other things, that the Nest would be the breeding grounds for their kind. It was also where five chosen dragons closest to the pure blood of Veeshan would carry on the Nest for all time and pass down their knowledge.
Read the full sourceThe Scale of Veeshan
The Scale of Veeshan The motivations of Veeshan may never be clear, even to her own brood. It is unknown why, but before she departed Norrath she gifted her younglings with a portion of her essence, a sampling of her bloodline. This essence took the shape of a great scale from Veeshan's armored chest, over her heart.
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 sourceThe Book of Scale
The Book of Scale In eons past came one of the gods upon the world of Norrath. Veeshan, Crystalline Dragon and ruler of the Plane of Sky, found this world pleasing and deposited her brood onto the frozen continent of Velious. With one swipe of her mighty claws, Veeshan opened several great wounds upon the surface of Norrath, staking her claim to this promisin…
Read the full sourceThe Age of Scale (House Item)
Forward: This volume is a copy of the oldest tome within our library. This was a chronicle of the first visit of the Sage of Ages, when our order was founded. As time has passed, we now know the full significance of his words during these visits. The Sage of Ages, or Sages as the case may be, has observed Norrath for time immemorial.
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The Age of Scale (Lore)
Ages of Norrath Veeshan, Crystalline Dragon and ruler of the Plane of Sky, was the first god to notice the world of Norrath. She found this world pleasing and deposited her brood onto the frozen continent of Velious. With one swipe of her mighty claws, Veeshan opened several great wounds upon the surface of Norrath, staking her claim to this promising new wor…
Read the full sourceJortreva the Crusader
You say, ‘Hail, Jortreva the Crusader’ Jortreva the Crusader lifts her wings in a graceful motion as she lowers her chin to eye Ironhand in greetings, ”I am Jortreva, Crusader of Veeshan. I am the ear to the whispers upon the shadows and the eyes to witness the tainted footsteps of our enemies that corrupt our path.
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: Crescent Reach – 6/14/07
Overview of Crescent Reach Crescent Reach is a city of stone built within a cliff face with a large crescent-shaped crevasse in its front, called The Hollow. It was once an ancient ogre city called Nokk. When the Circle of the Crystalwing - the six dragons who defied the elders of the dragon's Nest to create a new race - sought a place to start a new race, th…
Read the full sourceEverQuest: You're In Our World Now
New Continent Discovered! Day 1 have received recent reports from Ak`Anon that a new continent has been discoveredNew marine technology recently developed by the gnomes enabled the Ak`Anon Marines to break through the Frigid Barrier to the south of Odus and in doing so, they discovered lands previously unknown.
Read the full sourceLike Father, Like Son --
Like Father, Like Son -- Lethar and Dyn'leth Veldyn lived two more years after watching her son mature into an elf-dragon child. She was scarred from the acid Lethar rained on her on the outside and by deceit and pain inside. When she finally passed on, her son grieved for her briefly but that passed for him quickly enough.
Read the full sourceSecrets of Faydwer – Unfolding the Lore: Part 9 - 10/19/07
Secrets of Faydwer – Unfolding the Lore: Part 9 Crystallos, Lair of the Awakened Kerafyrm the Awakened, mightiest of the prismatic dragons, feels the world has gone awry with the passage of time and that things are not as Veeshan intended.
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 sourceAmbersnout and Ro's Essence
Ambersnout and Ro's Essence In Ashengate Temple in the Reliquary of the Scale, the dragons of the Nest would sometimes take their eggs to be blessed and protected by the power of Veeshan's Scale. More of a ritual and tradition than having any real effect on the eggs themselves, it was something many dragon parents took time to do.
Read the full sourceDusty 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 sourceInto the Depths of: Western Wastes
Overview of the Western Wastes Western Wastes confers quite a challenge, with its enormous expanse of snowy and icy desolation. Many powerful creatures roam this land and present exciting opportunities for even the most experienced adventurers. Background Lore These grounds are considered holy lands by the most devout followers of Veeshan.
Read the full sourceInto the Depths of: The Broodlands
Into the Depths of: Broodlands Overview The Broodlands have been used as a nursery for dragon eggs since ancient times. They are securely nestled in a valley surrounded on all sides by mountains to keep the precious eggs safe from harm. Most of the valley is lush and green, except where it borders other areas, like Lavastorm.
Read the full sourceCreation
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 sourceThe Book of Bound Mithril
The Duke of Below and The Lord of Light’s Battle An ancient tale recorded on mithril to stand the test of time. Long before the clay of life was molded into the first dwarves by Brell Serilis’ strong hands, Veeshan’s brood dominated Norrath. Their reign had lasted for eons but it had not gone unchallenged.
Read the full sourceLove Lost - Selay and Lethar
Love Lost - Selay and Lethar Vol. I Hemfar's Transcription This is one story I must tell from the visions of my mind to truly communicate the anguish of a love centuries old and a betrayal much more recent. When my hands touched the cold heart of Lethar, I saw only darkness there at first.
Dyn'leth the Dragonborn
Dyn'leth the Dragonborn When Dyn'leth reached maturity he changed suddenly and dramatically. It started in the evening. He was awakened by an itch. He scratched and tried to go back to sleep, but the itch persisted. It spread over his entire body and was agonizingly relentless.
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