Tsaph Katta
Beloved leader of the Combine Empire who was poisoned by General Seru and kept in stasis in the underwater city of Katta Castrum while his loyalists sought a cure.
Overview
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Preservation of Beloved Katta
For over half a century the Combine Loyalists of Katta Castrum have spent their lives protecting and preserving Imperator Tsaph Katta searching for ways to cure him of his illness. He has been held in secret from General Seru's prying and vengeful eyes since that day.
In his heart, Seru knew his plan to kill Tsaph had failed and so he wove a wicked tale that was spread quickly throughout the lands of Norrath suggesting Tsaph faked his own death in order to betray the empire. Seru swore to all he would not give up his chase of the traitorous Katta until his holy blade was wet with his blood.
The very day of Tsaph's poisoning during the first-ever Combine Summit held in Felwithe, the High Elves were able to put the dying leader of the empire into stasis and transport him to safety within a hidden chamber. Few noticed as there was panic among all the attendees as most of them had been poisoned too. Many died, but many were cured.
It was not long before Lcea Katta, Tsaph's closest advisor, who first urged the elves to save Tsaph, learned that the dire alchemical mixture given Tsaph was different than that given in the wine of the others. Clearly someone intended to cause panic and distrust among the Combine and Tsaph knew it to be Seru. A bard close to Lcea who served the goblets to all the guests noted that Seru refused his drink and was seen to smile oddly as Tsaph lifted his goblet during his toast of all toasts.
Overview
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Official Lore
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Read the full sourceThe End of the Empire
The End of the Empire Volume II It has long been thought that General Seru's growing distrust of Tsaph Katta, Imperator of the Combine Empire, was fueled by another, though no one has yet identified the traitor. As the day of the Combine Summit grew ever nearer, Seru's disposition grew darker.
Read the full sourceThe End of the Empire Volume I
The End of the Empire Volume I The Combine Age was one of ever-increasing knowledge and prosperity for the mortal races on Norrath. We mark that era as being nearly five thousand years after the Void and the galaxies came into existence. From our records, it was the 4976 Acunum Vocivus (A.V.) Combine Summit in Felwithe to which the Teir'dal, known as dark elv…
Read the full sourceMind of the Fabled!
What are they thinking? What's their motivation? What do they want to say? What are they saying behind your back as you try to steal from them? Read the winning community stories that delve into the Minds of the Fabled Luclin NPCs. Bardtalk featuring Lord Inquisitor Seru Written by Community Member glowsinthedark
Read the full sourceThe Monastery of the Lost Circle
Tsaph Katta, Imperator of the Combine, knew of Zan Fi’s reputation and skill. After hearing how mighty the Whistling Fists Clan was becoming, the Imperator sought to compel Zan Fi to become a part of his army. Our wise master could see the corruption that flowed through the troubled empire, however, and declined to offer his support.
Read the full sourceGreat Brothers and Sisters,
Great Brothers and Sisters, It is my hope that this letter will find all of the loyal soldiers on the frontline who are willing to serve and die to save and to protect the sanctity of our kind and our beloved Tsaph Katta. Many unfortunate events have transpired in these previous weeks.
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Chamber Inspection 1239
Chamber Inspection 1239 Tsaph Katta's chamber remains solidly sealed and is holding quite well considering the weakening condition of the Pellarus Satum. I require four of the flattened base Mithril rods that are twenty feet by twelve feet to replace these that are becoming worn. However, this is not absolutely imperative at this time.
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Community articles
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