The Commonlands
The broad plains flanking Freeport, a major travel corridor of eastern Antonica.
Overview
Drawn from The Maps of Myrist — zone description.EQ1Primary · official
The plains that surround Freeport are known as the Commonlands. The western section of the Commonlands is more rugged and dangerous. The influence of civilization is reduced, but there are people who call this place home. Small clumps of buildings can be found along the road that runs from Freeport through the Commonlands and eventually reaches the mountain citadel of Highpass. Merchants and inns can be found by the weary traveler, but keep an eye on your coin purse.
These western lands are an ideal place of hunting for the mid-seasoned adventurer. Bandits who line the eastern wall with their camps are a plentiful source of weaponry, gold, and repute among the people of Freeport. These bandits make suitable adversaries for young aspiring adventurers of all classes and engaging these rogues will surely aid any to hone their skills of mind, faith, or the sword.
The road that runs through the Eastern Commonlands continues to wind and twist through the western plains and will eventually bring travelers to the Kithicor Woods, which reside in the southwest. It is advised to all travelers that these woods be avoided from dusk until the morning hours, for the horrors that lurk in the forest's nighttime shadows are notorious for slaying many an unsuspecting traveler and their caravan.
In the northern borders of the Western Commonlands, buried deep within the last reach of Ro's desert sands, lies the ruins of Befallen.
Overview
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Maps
2From the EverQuest Atlas: The Maps of Myrist (SOE, 2002).
Official Lore
15Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
The Maps of Myrist
The mild, temperate plains that surround the city of Freeport are called the Commonlands. Inns are common throughout the eastern part of the Commonlands and adventurers, with the exception of those who follow the darker paths of existence, are welcome to purchase supplies that will be needed for their long journeys.
Read the full sourceFortifying Innoruuk's Realm
Fortifying Innoruuk's Realm Volume VI Upon entering the Commonlands, Officer R'nar and her companions got ambushed by hundreds of Teir'Dal forces including Juxta Klawse who was actually Teir'Dal himself. They did their best to fight them off but Officer R'nar and Lyssla Tyslin fell on the battlefield.
Teir'Dal Raid the Commonlands!
Freeport Observer:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 3 ~ Teir'Dal Raid the Commonlands! ~ The ever present shadow cast by the Teir'Dal over the Commonlands and our city has grown darker over the past few days. Many reports of banditry, murder and other vile acts of cruelty have been heard across the Commonlands.
Read the full sourceDark Elven Incursion
Outpost Inquirer:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 3 ~ Dark Elven Incursion ~ The Dark Elves of Neriak have been seen attacking Freeport guards and merchants in the Commonlands. There have been no reasons given so far for the recent outburst of attacks, but there have been several hypotheses.
Read the full sourceViolence Erupts Across the Sea
Freeport Observer:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 5 - Special Edition ~ Violence Erupts Across the Sea ~ Even while the Commonlands remains besieged by Dark Elf raids, violence has sprung up in the Greater Faydark.
Read the full sourceDark Elven Incursion
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 3 ~ Dark Elven Incursion ~ The Dark Elves have begun a series of bold attacks against the citizens of Freeport. From their camps in Nektulos and the Commonlands, these dark menaces have attacked and killed anyone that they have come across, from merchants to members of the Freeport Guard.
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Trouble Continues on Antonica
The Royal Herald:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 4 ~ Trouble Continues on Antonica ~ Raids from Nektulos into the Commonlands have continued since our last report. The forces of the Teir Dal have remained steady.
Read the full sourceTensions Rise in the Eastern Cities
Paineel Register:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 4 ~ Tensions Rise in the Eastern Cities ~ The Dark Elves are still raiding the Commonlands, but their efforts have all proven fruitless. It is very peculiar that they are still attacking the Humans so meaninglessly.
Read the full sourceDark Elven Incursion
Antonican Times:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 3 ~ Dark Elven Incursion ~ The Dark Elves have begun a series of bold attacks against the citizens of Freeport. From their camps in Nektulos and the Commonlands, these dark menaces have attacked and killed anyone that they have come across, from merchants to members of the Freeport guard.
Read the full sourceAKANews052205
Ak'Anon Report:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 3 ~Fights Break Out in Freeport -- The Dark Elves have been seen in Freeport picking fights with the local guards and many of the citizens. The Dark Elves have become ruthless in their attacks, killing all who get in their way.
Read the full sourceEvil Marches Onward
Odus Chronicle:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 ~ Evil Marches Onward ~ The following has been taken from people stationed around the Commonlands: They didn't swarm out of Nektulos as one might have expected. They moved out of from the dark forest in an orderly and frightening fashion.
Read the full sourceTensions Rise Over Incidents with Dark Elves
Antonican Times:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 4 ~ Tensions Rise Over Incidents with Dark Elves ~ Raids on Freeport continue from Dark Elven forces stationed in Nektulos and in the Commonlands. While many expected the Dark Elves to retreat after a while, experts are now beginning to wonder if these invaders plan some larger assault.
Read the full sourceMarch of Thunder
Paineel Register:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 ~ March of Thunder ~ It was like thunder without the lightning", Crys Windstom told us when asked about the events he witnessed in the Commonlands near Freeport. There were hundreds of them marching in unison. I don't think I've ever seen so many Trolls and Dark Elves in one place in my life.
Read the full sourceDark Elven Incursion
Odus Chronicle:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 3 ~ Dark Elven Incursion ~ The Dark Elves have begun a series of bold attacks against the citizens of Freeport. From their camps in Nektulos and the Commonlands, these dark menaces have attacked and killed anyone that they have come across, from merchants to members of the Freeport Guard.
Read the full sourceDark Elven Incursion
Paineel Register:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 3 ~ Dark Elven Incursion ~ It seems as though the Dark Elves of Neriak have started to lose their minds as well as the Trolls. They have been seen running wild and attacking everyone and anything in the Commonlands.
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21Lore that mentions this in passing.
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Community articles
2Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.
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Field notes
Adventuring notes from the atlas — what to watch for and what the zone offers. Flavor, not lore.