Crushbone
The ring-shaped citadel of the warmongering Crushbone orc clan, directly north of Kelethin; the major military threat to all of Faydwer. Holds elf and dwarf slaves in its slave pits.
Overview
Drawn from The Maps of Myrist — zone description.EQ1Primary · official
The Crushbone Orcs are a very strong force within the Greater Faydark and have been waging wars against elf races for decades. Their citadel, located off the cliffs that frame the Greater Faydark Forest, is large and well fortified. Within the citadel, the Crushbone clan operates a mine from which they obtain the raw materials to make their weapons of war, including the dreaded orc war wagon. Orcish patrols have standing orders to kill most other creatures on sight. Emperor Crush, the Crushbone Patriarch, has ordered small bands of orcs to raid villages and towns of the Fier`Dal and dwarves, where they capture many of these races' children to be raised as slaves and miners.
A sturdy wall carved out of the mountains themselves, protects the village. Within the walls, there is a large complex of buildings and grounds, including a granite castle in the center. Lookouts are maintained by the orc guards to watch for invading enemy armies, usually the elves.
The orcs worship Bertoxxulous, the Plaguebringer, ruler of the Plane of Disease. A temple to him sits on the grounds of the orc village. Some crude steps have been carved into the rock, leading up to a naturally formed cave entrance. The temple is dark, dimly lit by torches sparsely spread throughout the caverns, jammed into natural crevasses and cracks in the walls. Inside, the Bleeding Stone Altar is a naturally formed black rock with a concave top, overflowing with the dark red blood shed in the orcs' rituals. The walls are decorated with crude murals, painted with the Bleeding Stone's blood. Behind a locked, wood door is the chamber of the high priest who, with the help of his servants, protects the temple. When presiding over ceremonies, the priest rests on a large throne, carved from rough chunks of stone behind which is a small hidden room that stores his valuables.
Various buildings are scattered around the grounds, serving as workshops for many different needs – a refinery, tannery, metal-working shop and more. Some of these shops work the ore mined by the orcs from the hills.
The orcs of Crushbone have recently secured a treaty with the Teir`Dal elves of Neriak. What either race has to benefit from such a pact is unknown, and extremely worrisome to the native races of Faydwer.
Overview
Drawn from A Tome of True Crushbone History — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
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. We could stand against any of the races that challenged our rightful rule of Faydwer. But little by little we have been corrupted from within, and now that corruption threatens to destroy our way of life.
What do I mean? I wonder if, by the time someone reads this, it will even matter. The damage could have already been done, and the glory of Clan Crushbone may only be a memory. But I must try.
The Teir'Dal came to us long ago and established a kind of alliance. It made sense, for we shared a common foe in the light elves. Our mutual interests even resulted in them sending an ambassador to stay with us. That is how the usurper came to be here.
D'Vinn was ever near to Emperor Crush, whispering in our great leader's ear of plans and promises. The emperor had proven his divine right to lead us through countless battles against our enemies. What had D'Vinn ever proven? Nothing, except his ability to deceive.
Map
From the EverQuest Atlas: The Maps of Myrist (SOE, 2002).
Official Lore
21Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
The 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 sourceReport from the Wilds #4
To Ciric Azilebane, High Priest of Quellious, Dearest Friend, War has found the Faydark. We always knew the shadow of Crushbone's jagged axe lay north of the elven nations but not until the past few nights did we truly know the danger. For centuries the elves have used Crushbone as a trial by blade and by blood of the merits of those sent into the wilds.
Read the full sourceEdicts of the Emperor
A collection of the decrees of his most royal highness, the supreme ruler of all the Faydark and eternal lord of Crushbone Keep. by Emperor D’Vinn Long has it been our happy privilege to lead Clan Crushbone in our war against the lesser races of Faydwer.
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 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. We could stand against any of th…
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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No Aid from Faydark
Neriak Signal:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 5 - Special Edition ~ No Aid from Faydark ~ It seems as though the rest of the world has grown frightened of our growing show of strength. They all live in fear. As we all know, fear leads to death or Hatred. With every passing day the power of Hate grows in the world.
Read the full sourceReport from the Wilds #5
The following is inked on a sheet of folded vellum sealed with the wax seal of the agents of the Church of Tunare. To High Priest Yeolarn Bronzeleaf, The world seems to crumble under the iron boots of chaos. As horrible as the recent memories of Bloody Faydark, as the criers care to glorify the great orc battles, the battles appear to be an act of misdirectio…
Read the full sourceThe Story of Edril
Edril was a famous elven hero from the rein of Emperor Carandril who was involved in the founding of Ak'anon and the founding of Crushbone. His story is presented below. How the Elven hero Edril discovered the Dragon Trakanon and learned of the end of the world. Of Carandril's death and Edril's journey to Antonica
Read the full sourceEdicts of the Emperor
A collection of the decrees of his most royal highness, the supreme ruler of all the Faydark and eternal lord of Crushbone Keep. by Emperor D'Vinn Long has it been our happy privilege to lead Clan Crushbone in our war against the lesser races of Faydwer.
Read the full sourceWar in Faydark!
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 5 - Special Edition ~ War in Faydark! ~ Orcs have attacked Elves in Greater Faydark. This is nothing out of the ordinary, unless you consider the scale of the battle. The Elves of Faydark, both High Elves and Wood Elves, were gathering supplies and training troops to send to Antonica if they were needed…
Read the full sourceSecrets of Faydwer – Unfolding the Lore: Part 5 - 9/20/07
Secrets of Faydwer – Unfolding the Lore: Part 5 Curse of the Bloodmoon The Loping Plains occupy the central area of Faydwer. Once a healthy habitat for a large variety of Tunare's creations, the Loping Plains has become cursed and twisted by the influence of dark powers.
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 sourceOrcs Go to War!
Ak'Anon Report:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 5 ~Orcs Go to War!~ For a few days now Orcs have been on the rise. Fearing an attack by the Dark Elves, the Elves of the Greater Faydark have been building an army. The Orcs, noticing this, have decided to go to war with the Elves in fear of the Elves taking over their home in Crushbone.
Read the full sourceFightin' In Grater Faydark
Da Oggok Nooz:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 5 ~ Fightin' In Grater Faydark ~ Orcs in Crushbone became fed up wit dere Elfs neighborz and attacked da Elfs yesterday. Akkordin' to da Dark Elfs, da fightin' was "long overdue".
Read the full sourceLPPBloodJournal
We followed the prophet for many days and nights fully believing he is our one true savior, after all, as he promised the skies in our world have dimmed. I gladly am a champion of his crusade to fulfill the prophecy and make him Emperor of Crushbone. We have grown so hungry it is hard to hunt and lately I've felt as though we have become the hunted.
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.
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 sourceBestest 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 sourceHistory of the Fae
QuestInformation Description "This book covers several periods of fae history and is a written version of a fireside tale. I will undertake a few personal memorial rituals to better understand the fae." -- Everquest II Journal Steps #Go see Tunare's Sapling #Kill 7 Crushbone orcs near Kelethin #Visit a memorial near the road to The Lesser Faydark at 366.0.
Read the full sourceLore of Norrath
EverQuest Some various pieces of written lore: Lore: Chronicles of Gromok * Lore: The Battle of Bloody Kithicor * Lore: Tome of Ages Faydwer History: Lore: The Story of Edril * Lore: The Founding of Ak'Anon * Lore: The Founding of Crushbone The official history of Norrath follows below: In the Beginning
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