Brell Serilis
Creator of the dwarves (first) and the gnomes (second).
- Type
- Deity
- Allegiance
- The Underfoot — Brell's makers
- Attested in
- EQ1EQ2
- Sources
- 170 texts
Overview
Drawn from Brell — deity description.EQ1Primary · official
Followers of Brell Serilis believe that the surface world is a waste of space. They find true happiness in the caves, caverns and tunnels that perforate the belly of Norrath. But this is one of few points that all followers of Brell can agree upon. There are many different factions who all worship
Brell. The Runny Eye Clan of Goblins claim he is their father much to the disgust of the Dwarves of Kaladim who know that the Dwarves are the true children of Serilis. But the vicious
Gnolls of Split Paw disagree entirely. For was it not Brell who sculpted them out of the sacred Clay of Cosgrove? Followers of Brell Serilis in one form or another can be found nearly anywhere you enter the Underfoot of Norrath.
Overview
Drawn from The Book of Bound Mithril — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
You receive this book during the quest Black Swill for Blackswell, however it's in an archaic dwarven dialect, and unreadable. Upon completion of the quest, you receive the translated version, which is readable.
The Duke of Below and The Lord of Light's Battle
An ancient tale recorded on mithril to stand the test of time.
Long before the clay of life was molded into the first dwarves by Brell Serilis' strong hands, Veeshan's brood dominated Norrath. Their reign had lasted for eons but it had not gone unchallenged. Large beasts, behemoths of land, sea, and air, had waged war upon the dragons and their kin throughout the Age of Scale. Though the behemoths were inevitably defeated by the vicious dragons the toll upon Veeshan's brood was high. Vast numbers had been slain, and far more had returned to their dens broken.
Brell looked out upon Norrath, this world of great wonder and beauty, and was inspired by the vast caverns of stone and gems, the glittering streams of metals, and the great expanses of immovable bedrock. So similar was the underworld of Norrath to that of his native plane that Brell would come to call it by the same name, The Underfoot. He desired other creatures to share the wonders, but before he could create creatures of sentience necessary to appreciate this realm, he knew that the threats to his creations would have to be removed.
Great titans, born of elements and arcane might, had been unleashed upon Norrath and much like the behemoths before them; they waged war upon the dragons and their kin. Once more, the children of Veeshan found their numbers dwindling.
Titans of earth lumbered across the realm causing quakes that would shake and tear the very foundations of this world. Creatures of rock, mud and ore broke from the land below its feet, while those of plant and wood grew from its back.
Official Lore
22Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out — the 22 strongest of 77 listed.
Brell Serilis - The Duke of Below
Brell is allied with Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane, and an enemy of Veeshan's. Followers of the Duke of Below find true happiness in the caves, caverns and tunnels that permeate the belly of Norrath, but this is one of few points upon which all followers of Brell can agree. The Runny Eye Clan of goblins claim he is their father, much to the disgust of the dwarves…
Read the full sourceUnderfoot: Unfolding the Lore – Brell’s Temple
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore Brell's Temple Brell’s Temple is the structure that contains the workshop of Brell Serilis, the Duke of Below - the inner sanctum where he labors to create new forms of life.
Read the full sourceUnderfoot - Unfolding the Lore: Convorteum
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore Overview of the Convorteum The Underfoot works much like a massive factory, each creature working selflessly as one of many moving parts of a great machine. All of the beings of the Underfoot were happy with their tasks, until Brell's First Creation started spreading his heresy.
Read the full sourceUnderfoot: Unfolding the Lore – The Foundation
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore The Foundation The Foundation is where mountains are "born." In the early days, Brell created stone giants known as the Genari and charged them with raising mountains all over the multiverse.
Read the full sourceUnderfoot: Unfolding the Lore – Kernagir, The Shining City
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore Kernagir, The Shining City Kernagir is also known as the Shining City, where the chosen of Brell Serilis go to live out eternity in Underfoot. It was constructed by the finest craftspeople of Norrath to serve and glorify Brell. While other races have occasionally been granted access, Kernagir is mainly inhabited by dwarves, Colda…
Read the full sourceUnderfoot: Unfolding the Lore – The Underquarry
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore The Underquarry The Underquarry is a multi-lobed underground strip-mine where servitors of Brell toil endlessly to mine the living rock along a system of pathways and veins. It was once a few large caverns quietly hiding underground. Flowing water breached the caverns, creating two massive sinkholes.
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Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore – The Cooling Chambers
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore The Cooling Chambers Water, boiling from the lava that is the life's blood of the Underfoot, pours into the Cooling Chambers from a sinkhole in Brell's Rest. The water is cooled by Brell's servants as it flows through the chambers and eventually grows cold enough to turn to ice.
Read the full sourceUnderfoot: Unfolding the Lore – Brell’s Rest
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore Brell's Rest Brell's Rest is the place where the worthy of Brell's worshippers go when their time on Norrath ends. Some worshippers are given places amongst those of the Underfoot, to work on the world, but few find such a thing to their liking. Many spend their afterlife in an "ideal" setting for their race.
Read the full sourceHOL2Chap19Complete
Finally after months of research I have come to the conclusion that the wall placed deep in our home was brought to life by the touch of Brell. My studies have led to proof that this is indeed the door to the Underfoot and as such I have began to figure out ways to extract and harness this power.
Read the full sourceHOL2Chap20Complete
This power has taken over. I did not expect it to be so hard to control. Now every piece of stone I see talks to me. While the others see lifeless slabs of stone, I see living entities begging to be released.
Read the full sourceUnderfoot Musings
Underfoot is the name of the plane ruled by the god Brell Serilis, sometimes known as the Duke of Below. His plane is believed to be a veritable warren of caves and caverns, tunnels and underground lakes. Brell is thought by the dwarves to have been their creator, and is worshipped by those diminutive beasts.
Read the full sourceUnderfoot: Unfolding the Lore – Arthicrex
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore Arthicrex Built by a race of ant-like creatures known as the Cliknar, Arthicrex is the great anthill of the Underfoot. The interior of Arthicrex itself is composed of winding circular tunnels and circular rooms, built from mud and trimmed with stone and chitin.
Read the full sourceUnderfoot: Unfolding the Lore – Lichen Creep
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore Lichen Creep Lichen Creep is a lava-veined cavern that has been slowly mined out over eons for the valuable levitating stone ore that is used to power various creations in the Underfoot.
Read the full sourceEverQuest Manual — The Deities of Norrath
Bertoxxulous. Lovers of death and disease; dedicated to spreading both. Brell Serilis. Chosen inhabitants of the underground; slightly antagonistic. Bristlebane Fizzlethorpe. True believers of fun and mischief; doctrine disregards trust and honesty. Cazic-Thule. Followers are ruled by fear; hate, cruelty and torture abound.
Read the full sourceThe Goblish Stones – A Translation
Stone 1 “…our made men would know no peace with wyrm kind on rock, in water, and in air.” Brother god agrees, “How to end them and make the world safe for our made men?” “Wyrms is big, and mean hitters and biters. It took other big hitters and biters to kill many, many wyrms before.” “Brell smart!” Brother say, -With mud we shape big, mean, hitters and biters…
Read the full sourceThe Relic of Brell Serilis
The Relic of Brell Serilis At last, with the long sought after scroll in his possession, the mighty Al'Kabor unravels the secret behind the demise of the Kedge race. Phinigel Autropos, the last surviving Kedge, consigned his brethren to permanent undeath with a magical spell of great power. Al'Kabor, armed with this knowledge, confronts Phinigel.
Read the full sourceAnnouncing EverQuest® Underfoot, the 16th EverQuest expansion!
Announcing EverQuest Underfoot! In November 2009, the inhabitants of the world of EverQuest will enter the realm of Brell Serilis as they explore through the Underfoot. Announcing EverQuest ® Underfoot, the 16th EverQuest expansion! The Underfoot centers around the Heart of the World. This is the vast magma ball that floats in the center of a hollow sphere…
Read the full sourceUnderfoot Is Now Live for Early Access!
EverQuest® Underfoot ™ is now live for everyone who qualified for the Early Access launch! Welcome to EverQuest Underfoot , the 16th expansion for EverQuest! The Underfoot centers around the Heart of the World. This is the vast magma ball that floats in the center of a hollow sphere that stretches across a great distance.
Read the full sourceUnderfoot: Unfolding the Lore – Brell’s Arena
Underfoot: Unfolding the Lore Brell's Arena Located just off Brell's Rest, Brell's Arena is a small battleground that was created by Brell Serilis to allow the gnolls and kobolds to "play" a vicious game known as the Boomerang Brawl. This unusual game is run by Gilbot the Magnificent, a gnomework creation of Brell.
Read the full sourceThe Book of Bound Mithril
You receive this book during the quest Black Swill for Blackswell, however it's in an archaic dwarven dialect, and unreadable. Upon completion of the quest, you receive the translated version, which is readable. The Duke of Below and The Lord of Light's Battle An ancient tale recorded on mithril to stand the test of time.
Read the full sourceKobScr3
It was during King Gkar's reign when Brell decided he alone could not break Veeshans grasp on the world of Norrath. Brell met with Tunare, Prexus, and Rallos Zek and told them of Veeshans New World. Brell kept the source of his information about the world a secret as he made a pact with the gathered Gods.
Read the full sourceThe Tales of the Burynai
“Tales of the Burynai” Compiled by Irowon. Translated by Marcus Riverswell. Compiler’s Note: I managed to trade some particularly shiny stones for these tales, one by one, from an unusually cooperative Burynai trader over some time. Bit by bit, he’d snort and reveal bits of his people’s lore to me.
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