Erollisi Marr
Goddess of love and the hunt, twin sister of Mithaniel Marr.
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Overview
Drawn from Erollisi Marr — compiled history.EQ1Community article
The goddess of love and passion, Erollisi Marr is the daughter of Tarew Marr, the god of water, and the twin sister of Mithaniel Marr, the god of valor. She rules the Plane of Love, and is also known as the Queen of Love.
Followers of Erollisi Marr believe that love conquers all. They fight to defend what they love and have a passionate, selfless approach to life. While worshippers of the Queen of Love are not fond of violence, they are realistic enough to acknowledge that Norrath is a dangerous place and that violent acts are sometimes necessary to protect that which they love. In keeping with that realization, worshippers of Erollisi see dying in the defense of that which they love to be the greatest good one can do in life.
Erollisi Marr is partially responsible for the creation of the barbarians alongside her brother Mithaniel, and by extension humans and Erudites as well. The center of her worship on Norrath is the Temple of Marr in the human city of Freeport.
Overview
Drawn from From Pond to Paladin, Vol. I (Item) — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
From Pond to Paladin, Volume I
In the early ages of Norrath, before the arrival of Man, the Marr Twins did walk the face of Norrath. The children of a God of Power, Tarew Marr the Water Lord, the Marr Twins searched amongst the mortals of Norrath a cause to champion and embrace with their divinity. The Gods of Nature puzzled over the Marr Twins absence of a divine purpose, and the Gods of Influence scoffed at the twins for seeking such a purpose amongst the mortals. The most malicious of the Gods, Innoruuk, and Cazic-Thule, sought to corrupt the young twins to strengthen the forces of hatred and fear.
Innoruuk, the twisted God of Hatred and Spite sent his mortal followers to Tarew's daughter, Erollisi Marr, to tempt her and seduce her into the darkness. With the wisdom imparted to the Goddess by her father, she saw through the Teir'Dal's deceptions, and their wickedness was more visible to her eyes than even their physical forms. So it came to pass that Erollisi journeyed to the lands of Tunare's fair elves, to escape the sickening advances of the Teir'Dal. It was in the early kingdom of the elves, that Erollisi did find warmth, peace, and beauty in the harsh realm of the mortals and it was there that she embraced and was in return embraced by a most mortal of traits. It was there she found love.
While Erollisi fended off the advances of Innoruuk's mortal agents, the forces of Cazic-Thule beset her twin brother, Mithaniel Marr. Serpents, phantoms, and all manner of frightful creatures conjured and commanded by Cazic-Thule mortal minions came to Mithaniel to assault his body and mind. Mithaniel was no mortal however, and his will was strong. The minions of Thule could not instill within him the fear of their dark lord.
They did succeed however, in luring the brave Mithaniel to the swamps of Norrath, the deadly, dank, lands where the creatures of Cazic-Thule were the strongest and most numerous. An army of trolls, lizard folk, and forgotten creatures of unspeakable horror beset Mithaniel Marr, and so it came to pass that he became a captive to the minions of the Lord of Fear.
Mithaniel, imprisoned in magical bonds provided to his captors by Cazic-Thule, and tortured by relentless monstrosities, prayed to his father day and night for forgiveness and salvation. The prayers continued, unanswered, until the brave god, weary from torture and weakened by the dark magic of Cazic-Thule, fell into a deep slumber.
It was then that Terris-Thule visited the slumbering god to inflict his sleep with nightmares more horrible than the events he had endured at the hands of his captors during his waking hours. However, at the beseeching of her father, Cazic-Thule, Terris was not permitted to inflict such terror onto Mithaniel Marr until after she first deceived him through his dreams and stole the gift of life from his body. So Terris did as her father commanded and then the slumbering horrors began.
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Drawn from History of the Isle of Erollisi — compiled history.RPGCommunity article · best available source
The history of the Sisters of Erollisi and how they came to be on the Isle of Erollisi is murky at best, but most Sisters believe it begins back in the days before Takish-Hiz was abandoned. According to the sisterhood’s legends, Erollisi Marr appeared to an elf maiden and told her that only love could bring peace to the world. The maiden, whose name varies in different version of the tale, was inspired to begin an order dedicated to promoting love. She preached that love was the opposite of hate, and thus devotees of Erollisi were the only force with the power to stop the evil spread by Innoruuk, the Prince of Hate and patron of the dark elves. Though the group never enjoyed the company of Tunare’s worshippers among the elves, it was nonetheless accepted as a good-aligned organization and welcomed by elven society. It is unknown why the group did not follow their fellow elves to Faydwer, but instead stopped on an island amid unknown seas.
Official Lore
21Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
Erollisi Marr - The Queen of Love
This sister of Mithaniel and daughter of Tarew is allied with Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane, Mithaniel Marr, Rodcet Nife, Tunare and Quellious. Her enemies are Innoruuk, Cazic-Thule, Rallos Zek, and Bertoxxulous. Followers of Erollisi Marr, the Queen Of Love, cling to the belief that love conquers all. It should be pointed out that while love is a generally peacef…
Read the full sourceJournal of a Disciple of Marr
Collected notes Of late, I have had trouble sleeping. I close my eyes, and visions spring to life, as real as if I were there.
Read the full sourceSecrets of Faydwer – Unfolding the Lore: Part 7 - 10/04/07
Secrets of Faydwer – Unfolding the Lore: Part 7 Hills of Shade The Elddar elves fled Tunaria, the land now known as Antonica, to escape the destruction that Solusek Ro wrought upon their land. They found their way east, to Faydwer. Over time on the new continent, the Elddar branched off into two distinct tribes: the Koada'dal and the Fier'dal.
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 sourceTarew Marr - The Fathom Lord
…The people of Norrath know little of him, and his relationship to Mithaniel and Erollisi Marr is a source of constant debate amongst their followers. He is believed to have given physical form and intelligence to the influences of Love and Valor in the personages of Erollisi and Mithaniel Marr, respectively, and given them power over their namesake planes.
Read the full sourceFrom Pond to Paladin
…Innoruuk, the twisted God of Hatred and Spite sent his mortal followers to Tarrews daughter, Erollisi Marr, to tempt her and seduce her into the darkness. With the wisdom imparted to the Goddess by her father, she saw through the Teir'Dals deceptions, and their wickedness was more visible to her eyes than even their physical forms.
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From Pond to Paladin, Vol. II
…Once the swamps had been seeded with the first of our kind, the Lord of Dreams, Morell-Thule, visited Mithaniel Marr's twin sister, Erollisi Marr. While the Goddess of Love blissfully rested in the lands of the fair elves, Morell-Thule visited her in a dream and gave to her the second half of Mithaniel's Gift of Life.
Read the full sourceSecrets of Faydwer – Unfolding the Lore: Part 8 - 10/12/07
…Beneath the dark, damp earth of Hills of Shade lays the Crypt of Shade. The Crypt of Shade is where the elves of Kirathas interred their dead. Before the curse of Erollisi Marr struck the Hills of Shade, the Crypt was seen as a beautiful resting place for the ancestors of Kirathas.
Read the full sourceThe Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 17
…Born a woman of striking beauty, Saryrn had a laugh that would make the flowers bloom. She received a vision wherein Erollisi Marr blessed her and promised her a rare and special kind of love. She was promised that she would meet her soul mate and that should she master all the principles of love, together they would share a long and happy life together.
Read the full sourceThe History of Barbarians (House Item)
…Listen to my tale! It is the story of brave men and strong women. I tell you the story of the barbarian people. WE are the sons and daughters of Mithaniel Marr, god of Valor, and Erollisi Marr, goddess of Love. Our name struck fear into the hearts of those who came before us.
Read the full sourceFrom Pond to Paladin, Vol. I (Item)
…Innoruuk, the twisted God of Hatred and Spite sent his mortal followers to Tarew's daughter, Erollisi Marr, to tempt her and seduce her into the darkness. With the wisdom imparted to the Goddess by her father, she saw through the Teir'Dal's deceptions, and their wickedness was more visible to her eyes than even their physical forms.
Read the full sourceFAL Q05 Tome01
1. Love is more than meets the senses. It is a powerful mystical bond connecting all living things. It is the harmonious attunement of spirit that permits progress and growth in the face of the universal constants of chaos and destruction. Purest love allows the highest form of partnership between two beings.
Read the full sourceFrom Pond to Paladin, Vol. II (Item)
…Once the swamps had been seeded with the first of our kind, the Lord of Dreams, Morell-Thule, visited Mithaniel Marr's twin sister, Erollisi Marr. While the Goddess of Love blissfully rested in the lands of the fair elves, Morell-Thule visited her in a dream and gave to her the second half of Mithaniel's Gift of Life.
Read the full sourceThe Age of Blood
…As the dust settled, the last of the gods came to Norrath. Mithaniel Marr, god of Valor, and Erollisi Marr, his twin sister, the goddess of Love, created the Barbarians, a hardy race who settled the cold and rugged northlands, near the ruins of the Giant empire. Being the youngest race, they were generally unwashed and rugged, possessing very few social grace…
Read the full sourceHandbook of the Ravens of the North
…Halas, the ancestral home of the Northmen, is no more. Torn asunder by years of fighting with the snow orcs, the city was finally razed to the ground by the fiery chunks of Luclin raining down to fulfill the shaman's prophecy: "On the night of fire, Halas shall be consumed by earth.
Read the full sourceThe Enemy Within
…A young pilgrim man, celebrating his first Lover's Moon with another, awoke from his slumber in one of the upper floor alcoves. He was about to dismiss the cry as a trick of his ears or that of a fellow reveler when he spotted a woman on the main floor in the sentry guard armor approach the temple's grand shrine to the Goddess of Love.
Read the full sourceGuild Summons - Temple of Marr Paladin
a tattered note reads: Followers of Erollisi Marr unite to spread her will and love across all of Norrath. Go north from the West Gate to Temple of Marr, and give this note to Gygus Remnara. He will accept you into the Priests of Marr, and train you well. You say, 'Hail, Gygus Remnara' Gygus Remnara says, 'The Temple of Marr welcomes you. I am Gygus Remnara.
Read the full sourceSentry Xyrin Quest
…Sentry Xyrin says, 'Ahhhh! I am energized! Come! Let us show these undead the greatness of Erollisi Marr!' Sentry Xyrin says, 'Let the fury of passion smite thee!' Sentry Xyrin says, 'Many thanks to all who aided in this battle. I offer you this, a weapon I found upon a slain Erudite paladin. May Marr watch over his soul and may Marr guide yours.
Read the full sourceGuild Summons - Temple of Marr Cleric
…Followers of Erollisi Marr unite to spread her will and love across all of Norrath. Go north from the West Gate to Temple of Marr, and give this note to Tholius Quey. He will accept you into the Priests of Marr, and train you well. You say, 'Hail, Tholius Quey' Tholius Quey says, 'Welcome Teddee. This is the Temple of Marr and you must be another seeker of Pa…
Read the full sourcean elven priest, Crushbone
"Dead you say? My goodness! Did you manage to slay the warlord too? If you provide me with proof of his death, I can enchant the mace the dwarf gave you as payment. But, I will require the proof first!" "Erollisi be praised! You slew the orc lord! Well, here is a token of my appreciation! Should you wish to have that mace enchanted, just hand me the mace and…
Read the full sourceUlia Yovar, Freeport
"Greetings ______. If you have love and kindness in your heart then seek refuge at the Temple of Marr and the Hall of Honor in North Freeport. There is a growing evil spreading through the city. May Erollisi save us and cleanse this city of the hatred and corruption spread by the vile Dismal Rage."
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