Emperor Crush
Ruler of the Crushbone orc clan, dwelling in the northeast of the Crushbone citadel with his guest Ambassador Dvinn.
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Drawn from Secrets of Faydwer – Unfolding the Lore: Part 6 - 9/27/07 — official article.EQ1Primary · official · best available source
Secrets of Faydwer – Unfolding the Lore: Part 6 Bloodmoon Keep
Bloodmoon Keep was once the elven holy site known as Faygannen, Temple of the Vines. Decades ago the vampire prince Mayong Mistmoore grew worried at the proximity of the holy site to Castle Mistmoore. He sent his forces to destroy the temple and cover it in a dark curse, trapping the spirits of the slain elves in the halls of the castle. For many years the elven ghosts suffered in silence, unable to pass into the Realm of Growth and the presence of Tunare. Now, with the arrival of Ralkor Bloodmoon, the desolate spirits of Faygannen find themselves twice cursed.
Once the Prophet of Clan Crushbone, Ralkor Bloodmoon failed in a foolish coup to overthrow Emperor Crush. Bloodmoon barely escaped with his life and a small band of loyal orcs into the wilds of the Faydark. Somewhere between the Crushbone court and Faygannen, the Bloodmoon tribe was overtaken by a dark curse and infused with terrible, feral might. The Fangbreakers, a society of werewolf hunters, has begun to investigate the source of their new vigor, but have so far had little success.
Travelers say that a new race of lycanthropes stirs within Bloodmoon Keep. Ralkor may be a beast by nature, but his cunning cannot be denied and his ambition knows no limits. Given time the shadow of the Bloodmoon could overtake all of Faydwer.
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Drawn from Bestest Orc Emperors (Version 1) — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
Bestest Orc Emperors" Second Edition
This is some type of chronicle highlighting several orcish kings and their rise to power. Unfortunately, it is told from the the perspective of an orc.
I am the person who tells stories for the Emperor because I tell the best stories ever.
I was told to write a story down on this so in case I get killed by the Emperor he won't forget all my old stories.
Emperor Fist told me to write all the stories about the bestest Emperors ever so I will write them down now.
The first of the greatest orc emperors was Emperor Crush.
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Bestest Orc Emperors (Version 1)
Bestest Orc Emperors" Second Edition This is some type of chronicle highlighting several orcish kings and their rise to power. Unfortunately, it is told from the the perspective of an orc. I am the person who tells stories for the Emperor because I tell the best stories ever. I was told to write a story down on this so in case I get killed by the Emperor he w…
Read the full sourceThe Founding of Crushbone
Of the clans and the kingdom of Kelethin Little more then three months after their betrayal of Dagnor and their march to the east, the newly freed orcan slaves were left stranded with no place to call home.
Read the full sourceA Tome of True Crushbone History
Journal: A preservation of Truth by Vergeth Jawcrush, a loyal son of Crushbone I must write this quickly. It won’t be long before I am branded a traitor and locked away, or perhaps subjected to some worse fate. But I cannot remain silent while my beloved empire crumbles around me.There was a time when Clan Crushbone was pure.
Read the full sourceBestest Orc Emperors
I am the person who tells stories for the Emperor because I tell the best stories ever. I was told to write a story down on this so in case I get killed by the Emperor he won’t forget all my old stories. Emperor Fist told me to write all the stories about the bestest Emperors ever so I will write them down now.
Read the full sourceBloodmoon Keep
Unfolding the Lore, Pt 6 Bloodmoon Keep was once the elven holy site known as Faygannen, Temple of the Vines. Decades ago the vampire prince Mayong Mistmoore grew worried at the proximity of the holy site to Castle Mistmoore.
Read the full sourceHardcore Heritage – Crushbone and Permafrost are live!
Lady Vox sits in the icy depths of Permafrost, her spidery companions lying in wait for those adventurers who are willing to challenge this queen amongst dragons. Emperor Crush resides upon his orcish throne, plotting with his Teir'Dal allies to destroy his enemies. Do you and your fellow adventurers have what it takes to defeat these enemies of Norrath?
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NERQSTNOTE2
To: Seloxia Punox The Indigo Brotherhood Emperor Crush has demanded the aid of a detachment of warriors of the Indigo Brotherhood to cleanse the Citadel of adventurers. The Koada'Dal have begun to post guards along the roads of Butcherblock. We have heard rumors of a Thex Weapon in the hands of the gnomes. We shall investigate.
Read the full sourceNoteToNathox
King Naythox Thex, Continue with your plans to exile the inept Ogres. Emperor Crush has agreed to aid us in our wars. He will require the help of the Indigo Brotherhood to rid him of the traitorous Deathfist Clan of Orcs in the Eastern Antonican region. We shall also continue our supply of arcane knowledge to their agent in Freeport.
Read the full sourceOrcs Kill Elfs!
Foreign Quarterly:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 5 ~ Orcs Kill Elfs! ~ Orcs is puny but dey likes da fightin. Dey comes out of da Crushplace an kills da happy elfs while dey is gettin ready ta attack da Crushplace. Lots of elfs were smashed. Da Orcs ate lots of da food dat da elfs had for after fightin.
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