Kaladim
The underground dwarven city of Faydwer; its entrance, a huge carved dwarf statue, opens onto the Butcherblock Mountains. Houses the main temple to Brell Serilis.
Overview
Drawn from On the Town of: Kaladim — official article.EQ1Primary · official
In a huge cavern in one of Butcherblock Mountains resides the city of the dwarves, ruled by King Kazon Stormhammer.
Long ago, before King Kazon Stormhammer declared the city to be Kaladim, the caverns were the lair of a great dragon. It was Jendl Mizebrite who happened upon the lair and fought the creature to the death. Jendl smashed the great dragon's skull with his trusty warhammer, but not before losing an arm. Thanks to his heroic deed, we now call these caves Kaladim.
The gaping mouth of the cavern leads to mines and tunnels that stretch on for miles into the nethermost core of the Butcherblock range. The entrance to the city is a grand cave with iron gates and guard towers on either side built out of hollowed trees that grown there. A river runs through the town with bridges of solid, sturdy dwarven craftsmanship crossing over it.
A very hardy, goodly people, the citizens of Kaladim keep a long memory of those who have wronged them and are steadfastly intolerant of all born under dark orientation. The dwarves of Kaladim hold a special adversity to ogres and the Teir'Dal, who are advised to avoid the city gates of Kaladim if they wish to remain living in the world. They are also highly protective of their valuable mines; any unwelcome visitors will have to answer directly to a Stormguard's blade if they dare to disrespect the dwarves' wishes.
The current ruler of the dwarves and king of Kaladim, Kazon Stormhammer is a much respected figure in dwarvish culture. Just, strong, compassionate, and wise beyond his years, he has assured the continuing prosperity of his people, which goes back to the foundation of Kaladim centuries past.
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Drawn from Transcribed Notes on Maldura — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
Notes on Maldura
Transcription of all references to Maldura that could be found in the histories of the Coldain.
From “Tales of the Elder Age” By Lorekeeper Wystro
… During the times of settlement, our people moved slowly towards the surface and found a bounteous land above. While some brave few ventured to explore the new lands above, many remained below ground in the trade villages of the deeper tunnels. Jealousy and pride still grew in the hearts of the dwarf lords, and battles between villages were frequent, as well as attacks by other enemies from the depths of the Underfoot.
Of all the trade villages, the rich mines of Maldura gave it the greatest wealth, but also attracted the most covetous attention. Declaring the need for security, the elders of Maldura encouraged construction of fortifications and soon it became the largest citadel below.
However, as the surface exploration continued, new sources of ore and gems were uncovered and artisans began to explore the properties of carbonite, feyiron, and other new metals previously unknown …
From “A History of the Age of Monuments” Transcribed from elders’ tales by Lorekeeper Canvar
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Drawn from History of the Hills of Shade — compiled history.RPGCommunity article · best available source
The earliest records regarding the Hills of Shade are the old dwarven sagas of Kaladim. In these it is called the Land of Steam and Shadow, and is even today often used as ametaphor for death. Interestingly, these sagas also make itclear that even in the dwarves’ ancient history, this landwas already full of ancient tombs and twisted wildlife. Mostof the tales make no effort to explain where the tombs camefrom, but a few references to the “dark lords” has lead Teir’Dal scholars to claim the hills were a common burial ground for their Caerthielian Empire. By contrast, the few dwarven lore-masters who have studied the question claim that the origin of the tombs is not mentioned simplybecause it was unimportant, and thus is the result of some minor kingdom long since forgotten.
Not nearly as old or reliable are the legends perpetuated by the Crushbone orcs. Ancient maps in the possession of the orcs of Crushbone — written in an ancient orc dialect known only to a handful of scholars today (none of whom are among the Crushbone orcs) — call this region the “Land of Hungry Mountains.” These orc maps also show a temple to Rallos Zek, a druid stone circle, and two teleport pyramids, as well as a pictogram of a shissar, although one needs to read Ancient Orc to know this. Crushbone prophets claim the area as forbidden to any but prophets of Rallos Zek and they sometimes journey to the hills to seek guidance and visions, yet they seem to have no real idea about the region’s history.
Maps
2From the EverQuest Atlas: The Maps of Myrist (SOE, 2002).
Official Lore
22Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
The Maps of Myrist: Northern
The northern area of Kaladim has two distinct passageways that lead from the mining district of the city. This portion is considerably smaller than the south half of the city, but is still very important to the prosperity and success of the dwarves of Kaladim. This district houses the guildhalls for the clerics and paladins of Kaladim.
Read the full sourceThe Maps of Myrist: Southern
In a huge cavern in one of the Butcherblock Mountains resides the city of the dwarves, ruled by King Kazon Stormhammer. The gaping mouth of the cavern leads to mines and tunnels that stretch on for miles into the nethermost core of the Butcherblock range.
Read the full sourceAttacks on Freeport
The Mining Journal:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 3 ~ Attacks on Freeport ~ A number of high-way man style attacks have been carried out by the Dark Elves on the citizens of Freeport. These marauders, believed to be from the outlying areas in the Commonlands and from the forest of Nektulos have been robbing and murdering anyone that they see.
Read the full sourceGarrk Stonearm to run for Vacant Miner's Guild position
The Mining Journal:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 4 ~ Garrk Stonearm to run for Vacant Miner's Guild position ~ Rumors are true, Garrk Stonearm has officially put his name in for the vacant Miners Guild Captain spot. Garrk has been working the Kaladim mines for over thirty years and is believed to be a top contender for that position.
Read the full sourceGreater Faydark Under Attack!
The Mining Journal:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 5 - Special Edition ~ Greater Faydark Under Attack! ~ After a bloody battle hundreds of Orcs and Elves alike lay dead in the Forest of Greater Faydark. Damn those Orcs, we knew it was only a matter of time until they attacked us.
Read the full sourceEvil Makes its Move
The Mining Journal:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 ~ Evil Makes its Move ~ We've confirmed today that a massive army of both Dark Elves and Trolls have begun a march from Neriak. While it is unknown where their destination is as of yet, there is no doubt that this army is intent to destroy whatever its target may be.
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Gukta Falls, Forces Routed
The Mining Journal:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 9 - Special Edition ~ Gukta Falls, Forces Routed ~ After one of the fiercest battles ever fought in Norrath, the Guktans and their allies were finally over-powered and routed by the might of the Troll and Dark Elf Host. There were very few survivors.
Read the full sourceGrim Events in Innothule Swamp
The Mining Journal:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 2 ~ Grim Events in Innothule Swamp ~ Word has reached Kaladim that, a battle was fought in Innothule Swamp between the Frogloks of Gukta and a group they allege to be composed of adventurers and elves. Reports claim that this group was attempting to perform some kind of summoning.
Read the full sourceCivil War Engulfs Clan Grobb
The Mining Journal:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 6 ~ Civil War Engulfs Clan Grobb ~ Word from Neriak has reached our correspondents in Freeport and it's said that the Trolls of Clan Grobb are now killing each other in a brutal civil war for control of the clan. Unfortunately, due to recent events, we were unable to acquire solid proof.
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The Mining Journal:: }----------------------------} Volume 8, No. 1 ~Wayfarers to Build Ship~ Wayfarers Brotherhood leader, Morden Rasp, has claimed the northwestern edge of Antonica as his shipyard. He has named the area, Nedaria's Landing, after one of his leaders and close friends, reports say. Sources say that the area is still being surveyed and that Ras…
Read the full sourceTroll Leader Slain in Neriak
The Mining Journal:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 1 - Special Edition ~ Troll Leader Slain in Neriak ~ Reports confirmed that the Leader of Clan Grobb, Bortar Ripkiller, was killed today at the hands of unknown assailants. The trolls, having been granted refuge in the Foreign Quarter of Neriak after losing their home, are in a state of uproar.
Read the full sourceBattle is joined by the Warriors of the North
The Mining Journal:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 8 ~ Battle is joined by the Warriors of the North ~ While the rest of Norrath stands by idly and watches the situation in Gukta unfold, the Barbarian Northmen have decided to take action and take up arms against the Troll and Dark Elf armies in the mountains of Rathe.
Read the full sourceWayfarers Discover Taelosia
The Mining Journal:: }----------------------------} Volume 8, No. 3 ~Wayfarers Discover Taelosia~ The Wayfarers Brotherhood took the great ship, the Queen of Thorns, across the Abysmal Sea and found a continent surrounded by turbulent storms. Using the strange new stones, the ship now rests protected off the shores.
Read the full sourceDeath Defying Mission
The Mining Journal:: }-------------------------} Volume 8, No. 4 ~Death Defying Mission~ An anonymous source has revealed that Wayfarers Brotherhood leaders Morden Rasp and Tondal Di'Xevar are on a mission to reach the highest temples of Taelosia. All me know is dat dey gots on da little boat and sailed off to da Natimbi place.
Read the full sourceBrotherhood Leader Ill
The Mining Journal:: }--------------------------} Volume 8, No. 5 ~Brotherhood Leader Ill~ Rumors about the failing health of one of the Wayfarers Brotherhood leaders, Nedaria Debeian, have drifted from the Abysmal Sea to the rest of Norrath. Those who claim to have seen Nedaria in recent days suggest that she is near death.
Read the full sourceWayfarers Find Grozmok Stone
The Mining Journal:: }----------------------------} Volume 8, No. 2 ~Wayfarers Find Grozmok Stone~ The Wayfarers Brotherhood has located the Grozmok Stone. Calliav Giniuar, a magician becoming known for his strange visions, is now studying the stone. Our friend, Calliav, is researching the Grozmok Stone and believes it has some kind of magic that may impact o…
Read the full sourceFiriona Vie Missing Again!
The Mining Journal:: }-------------------------} Volume 8 No. 6 ~Firiona Vie Missing Again!~ The famed Firiona Vie has been reported missing, again. She was in the care of her father, King Tearis Thex, shortly before it was revealed she was missing. Her majesty, Firiona, ordered me to bring me her armor. I then left her to her room and was relieved of my post…
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As a young dwarf of Kaladim, ye are easily familiar with our stout race's skill with a blade, aye? It's about time we discovered a way to control that fiery temper of ours and use it to our advantage! As one of the Berserkers of the Underfoot, ye will face many a great foe and topple 'em over.
Read the full sourceWar of Fay: Kaladim
This book tells the continued story written by a young Teir’Dal at the beginning of the War of Fay. There are many stories from the War of Fay. This one is collected from the journal of a young Teir’Dal soldier. The Cantor and I run from the ship, our shoulder curled forward and heads down until we pass into the surrounding trees.
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C H A R A C T E R P R O F I L E S Thubr Axebringer (Thubir) Thubr Axebringer was born Thubir Axebringer to his parents Mor and Vanka Axebringer. Thubr's younger sister, Laka, had trouble pronouncing the "ir" sound in his name, so she called him Thubr (pronounced Thoob-r). The nickname has remained with him since that day.
Read the full sourceTranscribed Notes on Maldura
Notes on Maldura Transcription of all references to Maldura that could be found in the histories of the Coldain. From “Tales of the Elder Age” By Lorekeeper Wystro … During the times of settlement, our people moved slowly towards the surface and found a bounteous land above.
Read the full sourceA Sojourn of Faith
A Sojourn of Faith By Nicadiaus Quellborn It is with much eagerness that I begin scribing this account, a tale that has taken me from my birth home of Erudin on the continent of Odus and has found me in this humble hovel within the foothills of the Butcherblock Mountains.
Read the full sourceFurther sources
16Lore that mentions this in passing.
Community articles
29Fan-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.