The Bloodsabers
A long-secret cult devoted to worship of Bertoxxulous (the Plaguebringer) that emerged during the War of Plagues to attack Qeynos under the leadership of a mage calling himself Varsoon the Undying.
Overview
Drawn from IMQBrief1 — in-game book.EQ1Primary · official · best available source
Confidential: For Your Eyes Only*
Please read and memorize the instructions in this booklet.
If your test is successful, you shall receive your badge.
It is imperative that you follow the proper protocols in the execution of these directives.
There is currently an investigator who has been on the trail of three suspected members of the Bloodsabers operating in Southern Qeynos.
You are to locate the investigator and give him this briefing document.
Ask the investigator for the location of the first, second and third suspects. You are to pursue the suspects in the proper order.
Official Lore
11Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
QCATRonn1
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.
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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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NoteToWyllin
Rat King, Continue the infestation as planned. Add a few more plague rats to the port district of Qeynos. Let the disease spread. So commands The Plaguebringer. The Bloodsabers
Read the full sourceInterrogator's Apprentice
Interrogator's Apprentice Briefing Secret: Your Eyes-Only With the information gleaned from our investigator's we have learned that several members of the Bloodsabers have taken refuge in the Southern Plains of Karana.
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 sourceQEYtoFRE
Eestyana Naestra Let it be known that the Shrine of Bertoxxulous has discovered our agent which infiltrated their ranks. It is now my belief that they will soon send word to Freeport and put your agent in jeopardy. Beware. Renic Losaren High Priest of Thunder Qeynos
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The tide shall turn, as will the light. Your talents could reward you greatly. Follow the shadows down, deep into the darkness. The filth and bile that flows silently underneath Qeynos shall become this city's deadliest enemy. If you value what little life you have, be sure you are not followed. S'ragg calls for you now.
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2Lore that mentions this in passing.
Community articles
1Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.