Rivervale
The peaceful halfling homeland in the Misty Thicket.
Overview
Drawn from On the Town of: Rivervale – 6/29/07 — official article.EQ1Primary · official
Nestled in the mountains bordering the Misty Thicket , the village of Rivervale is a well-protected haven for hundreds of peaceful, if mischievous, halflings of Norrath. The village is defended both by the tall neighboring mountains and the Great Wall of Serillis.
These happy-go-lucky little halflings follow the teachings of Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane. Nearly all are loyal to Beek Guinders, the High Priest of Mischief, and he acts as their spokesperson in all external affairs. His clerics maintain a small church known as the Chapel of Mischief where they administer to the needs of the citizenry.
A small farm on the outskirts of town provides most of the food for Rivervale. The farm is worked by Will, a hearty middle-aged halfling.
Crime is not a problem within the village limits as halfling thieves rarely rob their own kind. On the other hand, travelers are cautioned to be kind and polite to all hafllings for nobody holds a grudge as firmly as they. Rivervale is nestled in the Misty Thicket and rarely, but occasionally, is attacked by orc and goblin raiders.
Mayor Gubbin
The leader of the community, and a former rogue adventurer, Gubbin is the richest halfling that ever lived. He has traveled with Antonius Bayle III and it is said that while on one of those expeditions that he acquired a gigantic treasure hoard from the fairiefolke. This treasure enabled him to become mayor.
Overview
Drawn from Remembering Rivervale (House Item) — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
Many brave halflings fell defending Rivervale and the Misty Thicket during the Age of War. This is the story of the defense of the Misty Thicket.
The sight of the orcs reminded Gemma of the talk in Rivervale the previous week, that goblins and orcs had teamed up in the Northlands as the "Horde of the Inferno." Watching the tide of invaders pouring into the Misty Thicket through the breached wall, Gemma realized that the Northlands weren't the only place where such coordination had been happening. She turned resolutely and headed to Rivervale. Someone had to warn them!
Arrows whistled past her but Gemma ran swifter than she ever had in her entire life, ducking into the trees to dodge anything aimed her way. The sound of the battle, while fainter, still rang in her ears. How had they kept the orcs a secret for so long? When she reached the outskirts of Rivervale, Gemma paused to catch her breath, her eyes darting from one familiar, beloved landmark to another, in a sorrowful farewell.
Running up and down the streets, Gemma cried out the news of the breach in the wall. The Leatherfoot Brigade units that were still in Rivervale ran past her toward the Misty Thicket. Gemma reached the doorstep of her own home and paused. She'd left it in such disarray this morning; could she bear to have some filthy orc pawing through her treasures? With a quick shake, she said angrily, "They'll have to come through Gemma Pathfinder first."
There was no time to dawdle. Gemma burst into the house, yelling for her mother to get the younger children and head to Freeport. "Gemma! What's the matter?" her mother asked, but it was clear from the frightened look on her face that she already knew. They hugged quickly. Gemma kissed the tops of the youngsters' heads. She jerked open the trunk in which they kept their family's prized possessions and pulled out an ivy-etched leather jerkin. She would wear it into battle.
I will meet you in Freeport. Gemma, be careful!" her mother said, joining the throngs of families heading toward the Kithicor Forest. "And Bristlebane hope there are no orcs in there yet," Gemma said under her breath. She took one last look around the disordered room where she'd lived all her life. Chairs were overturned, breakfast on the table spilled and uneaten. "Good bye," she said softly, shutting the door and for the first time, locking it behind her.
It seemed that all of Rivervale was running someplace. Gemma joined a group of soldiers heading back toward the Misty Thicket, although from the sounds of it, they might as well stand still — the battle was coming to Rivervale. Thick black smoke rose into the air; the invaders had set fire to the Misty Thicket. Once again the desire to run — she should go with the families and protect them! — came into Gemma's mind. She stopped running.
Map
From the EverQuest Atlas: The Maps of Myrist (SOE, 2002).
Official Lore
22Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
The Maps of Myrist
Nestled in the mountains bordering the Misty Thicket, the village of Rivervale is a well-protected haven for hundreds of peaceful, if mischievous, halflings of Norrath. The village is defended both by the tall, neighboring mountains and the Great Wall of Serilis. These happy-go-lucky little halflings follow the teachings of Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane.
Read the full sourceRemembering Rivervale
Many brave halflings fell defending Rivervale and the Misty Thicket during the Age of War. This is the story of the defense of the Misty Thicket. The sight of the orcs reminded Gemma of the talk in Rivervale the previous week, that goblins and orcs had teamed up in the Northlands as the “Horde of the Inferno.” Watching the tide of invaders pouring into the Mi…
Read the full sourceThe 7th Running
The 7th Running of -=The Rivervale Voice=- >> >Very Bad Things _______________ From Evil Wizards in Everfrost to big bad serpents in Ro, there were lots of unexplained things, all on the same day. This is one halfling's account: Just the other day, I was walking to Freeport to get some pickles from Boomba for a batch of my special Bat Steaks and as I was p…
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.
Read the full sourceMessage to Rivervale
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 7 ~ Message to Rivervale ~ With the recent news of Troll and Dark Elf armies on the move, our Sheriffs wanted us to remind you that you are safe as long as you remain inside Rivervale. Do not travel at this time for any reason. ~ Evil Army Marches ~
Read the full sourceAttack on Neriak!
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 1 - Special Edition ~ Attack on Neriak! ~ Recently, a group of adventurers attacked and killed Bortar Ripkiller, the leader of Clan Grobb. The Trolls of Clan Grobb will probably be incensed over this event and riots are certain to occur.
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Wayfarers Discover Taelosia
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} 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 sourceContinued Conflict
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 4 ~ Continued Conflict ~ Raids on Freeport continue from Dark Elven forces stationed in the Commonlands. While it is obvious to many experts we have interviewed that the Humans are expecting the Dark Elves to retreat after they grow tired, Sheriffs suspect that there is something else going on here.
Read the full sourceDeath Defying Mission
::Rivervale Voice:: }------------------------} 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
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} 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
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} 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 our nex…
Read the full sourceRIVNews
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} 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 Rasp does…
Read the full sourceAnniversary
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 2 ~ Anniversary ~ Today Wari and Rea Nosebottom celebrate their tenth anniversary. Ten years ago the entire town was invited to celebrate in uniting two of our largest families. The celebration of their anniversary will be somewhat more subdued but no less joyful. Congratulations to the Nosebottoms!
Read the full sourceCollapse
Although change is inevitable, no one expected changes of the magnitude experienced during the Age of Cataclysms. This story is told about one of the veterans of the Age of War, who returned home to help rebuild it, only to see everything else collapse. Every day, they considered themselves fortunate. Although Rivervale and the Misty Thicket had been overrun…
Read the full sourceThe Wall
The Wall” Second Edition This book tells the story of how the resourceful halflings of Rivervale constructed a mighty barrier. Long ago, longer than could be counted by the turning of the seasons, our fellow kinsmen set out to build a barrier against the predators that lurked in the shadows. This wall that they built would be built two more times, for even mo…
Read the full sourceRemembering Rivervale (House Item)
Many brave halflings fell defending Rivervale and the Misty Thicket during the Age of War. This is the story of the defense of the Misty Thicket. The sight of the orcs reminded Gemma of the talk in Rivervale the previous week, that goblins and orcs had teamed up in the Northlands as the "Horde of the Inferno." Watching the tide of invaders pouring into the Mi…
Read the full sourceTroll on Troll Combat
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 6 ~ Troll on Troll Combat ~ Despite the personal danger, one of our leatherfoot raiders has returned with interesting news from Lavastorm. The Trolls of Clan Grobb appear to be fighting each other in some sort of right of ascension. It seems that the winner gets to be the new leader of the clan.
Read the full sourceMemories of Misty Thicket (House Item)
Many brave halflings fell defending Rivervale and the Misty Thicket from the Runnyeye goblins' assaults during the Age of War. This is but one of their stories. The old folks often spoke of the days when they could take a picnic to remote spots in the Misty Thicket, enjoying the fragrance of flowers filling the air, the hum of bixies and bees searching for ne…
Read the full sourceKnow Your Bixies
Know Your Bixies,” by Pearl Honeywine — Being an exhaustive study into the habitat, social structure and culture of the Rivervale bixies. I am Pearl Honeywine, creature behaviorist and sociologist. It is my goal to spend time learning more about some of the denizens of Norrath, in order to understand how they live and how best to eliminate them when they beco…
Read the full sourceMemories of Misty Thicket
Many brave halflings fell defending Rivervale and the Misty Thicket from the Runnyeye goblins’ assaults during the Age of War. This is but one of their stories. The old folks often spoke of the days when they could take a picnic to remote spots in the Misty Thicket, enjoying the fragrance of flowers filling the air, the hum of bixies and bees searching for ne…
Read the full sourceNorthmen Send Aid
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 8 ~ Northmen Send Aid ~ While most of the cities of Norrath look to their own defenses or are too far away to send aid quickly, the Northmen have taken brave action against the evil army of Warlord Ykesha and his new Clan Ykesha. An elite force of Barbarians made a brave attempt to breach the siege and…
Read the full sourceGukta Falls
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 9 - Special Edition ~ Gukta Falls ~ It's all over. The Trolls have destroyed the Froglok defenses and taken Gukta. The brutes can be seen laying about all over the swamp, guarded for the moment by their more alert Dark Elven allies. The scene is tragic, the worst we've ever seen. The dead lie all about…
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