Kerafyrm
The half-dragon god-being imprisoned in Sleeper's Tomb on Velious.
Overview
Drawn from Secrets of Faydwer – Unfolding the Lore: Part 9 - 10/19/07 — official article.EQ1Primary · official · best available source
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. As the great black dragon Kildrukaun prophesied, Kerafyrm believes that the time has come for him to take decisive action. It is time for Norrath to once again belong to dragon kind. Kerafyrm plans to recreate the world to abide by his laws and be prosperous only keeping those creatures he needs to begin again.
Within Kerafyrm's lair Crystallos are the Old Disciples of Kerafyrm, a faction of followers dedicated to serving the prismatic dragon. After Kerafyrm was imprisoned in Sleeper's Tomb, these servants came to Crystallos and constructed a Keep to serve as a gathering place for all those who follow him.
Construction was overseen by the 4 Ancient Dragons that are most loyal to Kerafyrm: Kildrukaun the black dragon prophet, Tjudawos the golden arch mage, Zeixshi-Kar the silver general, and Vyskudra the storm dragon.
The Keep is built to survive attacks from the other factions of Dragonkin. There are many different types of creatures found here: Dragons, Wurms, Wyverns, Drakes, and Golems. Any follower of Kerafyrm is welcomed, as long as they help defend the Keep from attacks.
The main defensive mechanism of the keep is magical. A barrier made up of energies stolen from the 4 elemental planes surrounds the it. The barrier is attuned to Dragonkin and repels them completely if they are not already loyal to Kerafyrm. There still remains a slim hope for those determined to thwart The Awakened - mortals may be able to slip through the barrier given the right preparations.
Overview
Drawn from EQ2 23rd August 2012 Developer Questions Answered — compiled history.EQ2Primary · official · best available source
Heya, I’ll take a minute to answer some of these. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to be at the chat – I’ve had a ton to do, and time is something I’m in super short supply of. Anyway, the majority of these are going to be a bit vague, which is on purpose – I prefer to show don’t tell when possible, where “show” = “in the game”.
Is the Forsaken City the fabled city of Zebuxor?
No, it isn’t. It DOES have a name, however.
Is Nizara something to do with the Plane of Knowledge?
Mmm… sort of, but not directly.
Is Dozekar Kerafyrm’s father or was he cursed for some other reason?
That would be telling. Kerafyrm’s history is something we’re hoping to go into a bit deeper here soon, as he come more to the center stage. How Dozekar and Kerafyrm are related would likely be one of those story points we would explore.
Official Lore
6Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
Kerafyrm, The Sleeper
Ferrin Q`Nyil regards you indifferently — he appears to be quite formidable. You say, ‘Hail, Ferrin Q`Nyil’ Ferrin Q`Nyil says ‘Fare thee well, stouthearted adventurer. I would welcome you to this place, yet I feel that a welcome is not quite deserving of the [fate] in store for you.
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 sourceThe Loss in Western Wastes
We had done all that we could in our attempts to prevent the events that have come to pass. I see it now, through my unwavering vision, for what it had always been – destined. Eons ago, a prohibited union of elemental dragons hatched the first prismatic dragon.
Read the full sourceThe Adventure Storyboards – 1/24/08
The Adventure Storyboards In the most recent challenge, Community Members were asked to create an adventure storyboard using 6 screenshots placed in any order. And the winners are: First Place: Rozzi Gnomereaper Second Place: Lonewulfeus Aspepex_Agarwaen Here are the first place stories: My name is Whirbuzz
Read the full sourceEQ2 23rd August 2012 Developer Questions Answered
Heya, I’ll take a minute to answer some of these. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to be at the chat – I’ve had a ton to do, and time is something I’m in super short supply of. Anyway, the majority of these are going to be a bit vague, which is on purpose – I prefer to show don’t tell when possible, where “show” = “in the game”.
Read the full sourceFar Seas Research Notes: Draconic Influences
Far Seas Trading Company: Confidential Research and Evaluation Report: Preliminary Study of the Vesspyr Isles Daarspire This isle appears to be a relatively safe base of operations, although we continue to be cautious and avoid close contact with any who might recognize we do not belong.
Read the full sourceFurther sources
6Lore that mentions this in passing.
Community articles
9Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.