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Quellious

The Tranquil · Goddess of Peace

Goddess of peace and serenity, revered by monks and those seeking inner calm.

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Allied withdeity:erollisi-marrAllied withdeity:rodcet-nifeEnemy ofdeity:innoruukEnemy ofdeity:rallos-zekWorshipped bynpc:irak-altilWorshipped byrace:eruditeWorshipped byrace:half-elfWorshipped byrace:human
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Overview

Drawn from Quellious deity description.EQ1Primary · official

Followers of Quellious seek peace. They are not strict pacifists though and will fight to defend themselves and those they care about. The peace they seek is an inner one. They wish to know all there is to know about themselves and the world around them. They thirst for knowledge of their true selves and strive to help others attain enlightenment. It is through the sharing of this knowledge that they believe universal peace can be obtained. If every creature fully understood itself and its neighbors there would be no need for conflict and war. Followers of Quellious often follow a nomadic lifestyle, constantly seeking what there is to know and hoping to find themselves along the way.

Overview

Drawn from History of the Hand in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source

The History of the Hand - A Gift From the Heavens

During the Age of Turmoil, Quellious, the Goddess of Tranquility, imparted a portion of the Plane of Tranquility to create the demi-plane of Serenity. Where Tranquility governed the overall state of peace and calm of Norrath, Serenity was created to focus on the personal, inner peace of one's mind and soul. At this time, Quellious came to Master Wu the Enlightened, the only mortal at the time to achieve true enlightenment through a lifelong dedication to tranquility. She raised Master Wu to demi-god status and charged him with the stewardship of the Plane of Serenity and to serve as her emissary of Peace.

Then the invaders to the Planes of Power came. The lesser planes began to blink out of existence as their energy was needed by the greater planes to withstand the assault of the power-hungry mortals. With heavy heart, Quellious came to Master Wu and told him the energy of the Plane of Serenity was needed by the Plane of Tranquility in order to survive and that she would have to reclaim it. Wu knew that this had to be, but asked Quellious for just a small portion of the energy that he may create a planar artifact to further the cause of Serenity among the mortals. Quellious agreed to this and Wu set to work.

Master Wu created the Hand of Serenity, a special katar made of five blades. Although it functioned as a weapon, its purpose was much more as a teaching device than an instrument of destruction. Each of the five blades represented an aspect of Serenity and had its planar symbol etched onto it: Peace, Order, Balance, Harmony, and the central, greatest blade Tranquility. With just an expert's touch, the five blades could fly open like a fan to demonstrate each individual concept, or swing together to form one harmonious and stronger blade.

Master Wu took the Hand of Serenity and descended to Norrath in order to bestow it upon mortals. He entrusted the blade to the monks of the Ashen Order at their refuge in T'Narev and instructed them that they were to champion the cause of Serenity. They must be the teachers of the world.

The Hand of Serenity was protected by the Ashen Order from generation to generation, used in teaching and instructing in the matters of peace and serenity. It wasn't until the Battle of Defiance at the closing of the Age of War when the Hand would be carried into battle to fight alongside the forces of good. During the raging battle, the Hand of Serenity struck the Avatar of War with such cosmic force, the katar shattered into its five blades.

Following the great clash, the elders of the Order realized that Serenity was truly missing from the world. They decided that to best spread the word of Peace, Tranquility, and Serenity that they would each take one of the five shattered blades and go out into the world to spread the word of Quellious. They designated a time when they would all come together once again just as the blades would when they were whole. However, when that time came only one of the elders would return to the humble walls of T'Narev. That elder would set out again to the lands of Kunark to find the others. He was never seen again...

Official Lore

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EQ1Primary · mirroredPrincipal account

Quellious - The Tranquil

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This peaceful child-goddess is allied with Rodcet Nife and Erollisi Marr, and an enemy to Rallos Zek and Innoruuk. Followers of Quellious the Tranquil seek peace. They are not strict pacifists, though, and will fight to defend themselves and their loved ones. The peace they seek is an inner one. They wish to know all there is to know about themselves and the…

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The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 3 - 3/11/08

Official articleSOE/Daybreak · 2008

The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 3 The Plane of Tranquility Sympathetic to Zebuxoruk's plight, Quellious allowed Zebuxoruk's followers to establish a permanent commune on one of her many island sanctuaries. The followers quickly established a static portal to the Plane of Knowledge, as well as several buildings and merchant areas.

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EverQuest Manual — The Deities of Norrath

ManualVerant/SOE · 2001

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.

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History of the Hand

In-game bookSOE-EQ2

The History of the Hand - A Gift From the Heavens During the Age of Turmoil, Quellious, the Goddess of Tranquility, imparted a portion of the Plane of Tranquility to create the demi-plane of Serenity. Where Tranquility governed the overall state of peace and calm of Norrath, Serenity was created to focus on the personal, inner peace of one's mind and soul.

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A Sojourn of Faith

In-game bookVerant/SOE

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. This journey was prompted by a yearning and a compelled conscience that try as I might I could not deny.

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Paladin Epic Quest

NPC dialogueVerant/SOE

You say, "what are you mumbling about?" You say, "I will get you your dinner." Jark says 'Har, I know you were a good sort. Nella has it. Shes out there somewhere in the lower areas. She likes to visit the temple so maybe shes there. Just tell er Jark sent ya and she'll prolly have everythin ready fer me.

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On the Town of: Erudin

Official articleSOE/Daybreak · 2008

…Away from the center of the city is the humble temple of Quellious where Erudin's peacemakers, who preach and follow the reaches of The Tranquil, are forged. Although the High Men have earned a reputation as an aristocratic society, perhaps even snobbish at times, the city of Erudin posses little thread to most outsiders unless wrongfully provoked.

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Into the Depths of: Unrest

Official articleSOE/Daybreak · 2009

…This large abandoned mansion was built on a high bluff overlooking the murky waters of Dagnor’s Cauldron. The mansion rests in the center of a large plot of land surrounded by a high, but crumbling, stone wall.

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The Words of the Avatar

In-game bookSOE-EQ2

…Yet there was still hope. The goddess Quellious called forth an Avatar of Tranquility, granting a mortal monk some vestige of her power to ensure that Norrath survived the anguish that was to come. The Avatar appeared to some of the mortals and prepared them to defend the human city of Freeport against the Rallosian menace.

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We sit together,

In-game bookVerant/SOE

…So, then, the wise man takes his position by the riverbank. With bait and pole, the path to true Silence and enlightenment is found, which leads to the true meeting with the Way of Quellious. Preparation is the art of the Fisher, and the art of the sage, in all things. With Preparation, one can sanctify the bodies of the Fish.

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Council of the Gods

In-game bookSOE-EQ2

…"We don't have time for that," Solusek Ro asserted. "The demi-planes are already weakened--in fact, some have simply faded from existence, as our powers have grown too thin to sustain them. We must refocus our resources and strike back while we still can." Quellious had listened to the bickering for what seemed like ages.

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Savil Tranquilsong, Butcherblock Mountains

NPC dialogueVerant/SOE

"The blessing of Quellious upon you, ______. Are you on your way to the [estate], or have you come to confront the many dangers of the cauldron?" "Ah, the cursed undead there are truly a wretched bunch. Those grounds were not always that way, you know. Once it was a beacon for hope and worship to my goddess, and I hope to see it as such again.

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Call of Tranquility

In-game bookSOE-EQ2

Tome of Destiny Official Website Text The old man stood in the kitchen of his small home and faced the window, cleaning the dishes from supper while watching the orange glow of sunset gradually descend upon the Commonlands. He loved this twilight time and the calm it brought to the countryside--a rare commodity these days.

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The Redeemer

NPC dialogueVerant/SOE

…Irak Altil says ‘Let us start at the beginning. I, in my mortal form, was a follower of Quellious. As a young paladin, my tutors early on noticed my talents at spell-casting and my skills as a swordsman. I surpassed all of my mentor’s expectations but I still had a [lot to learn].’ You say, ‘A lot to learn?’

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Reklon Gnallen, Erudin

NPC dialogueVerant/SOE

…"Dedicated to the god of peace, Quellious, is this temple. It is here that her clerics and paladins pray and receive inspiration." "As the clerics are the warm hand of healing, the paladins are the stalwart shield of protection, and in times of grave need the sharp sword of justice. To our post must we always remain vigilant, else dishonor might befall us."

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The Estate of Rest (Item)

In-game bookSOE-EQ2

…My hope and prayer is that Kyll's perpectually troubled younger brother would also follow in the footsteps of his sibling and take to the words of the Tranquil One. That lad shows disrespect for his elders and even to Brell. In spite of the efforts of his family, the guards are always escorting that boy home int he middle of the night.

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A Moment of Reflection

In-game bookSOE-EQ2

…The monk rose and turned toward the ranger. “It is natural to question yourself, especially when there is so much at stake. But just as I must trust in the wisdom of Quellious, so you must trust in the decision of your master. Whatever you once were, you are now the Avatar of Storms, and you have a duty before you.”

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Teachings of Master Wu (Item)

In-game bookSOE-EQ2

…The Goddess of Peace, Quellious, is the source of all tranquility. It is from her that all serenity flows. Her gift resides in all creation, but very few know how to truly touch that power inside one's soul. To worship her through peaceful meditations and in-depth pursuits of knowledge is to awaken her soft glowing light within your spirit.

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Baenar Swiftsong, Southern Plains of Karana

NPC dialogueVerant/SOE

…"The place I speak of is the Estate of Unrest. It is a place that the dead roam and the living detest. Garanel Rucksif was his name, a name that no longer came to be . A name that Quellious herself saw fit not to let anyone see, for a cleric loyal to her called the lands home. Open to all, the Fier'Dal, Koada'Dal and even the occasional [gnome]."

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Quellious Symbol Quests

NPC dialogueVerant/SOE

…Leraena Shelyrak says, 'There have been sightings of kobold lesser shaman, greater shaman, and even a kobold high shaman. If you wish to continue Quellious' work take this sack and bring me eight of the odd bone necklaces worn by the lesser shaman.' Leraena Shelyrak says, 'I am unfamiliar with the markings that adorn these necklaces.

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Leraena Shelyrak, Erudin

NPC dialogueVerant/SOE

…"Return to the Warrens and obtain eight of the bronze symbols worn by the kobolds greater shaman. Place them in this sack that has been blessed by the powers of Quellious to protect you from the evil influence of the evil symbols. Return the full sack with your initiate symbol of Quellious." "You are ready to strike at the body of the kobold shamans power.

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Guild Summons - Temple of Divine Light Cleric

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…Welcome friend. Come to the Temple of Light, in the city of Erudin. From the harbor, go through the entrance opposite of the boathouse, and then walk onto the blue teleport gem. Give this note to Leraena Shelyrak, and she will welcome you into the Followers of Quellious. Leraena Shelyrak says, 'Greetings. and welcome to the Temple of Divine Light! Here is you…

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deity:erollisi-marr
deity:rodcet-nife
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deity:innoruuk
deity:rallos-zek
Worshipped by
npc:irak-altil
race:erudite
race:half-elf
race:human
race:wood-elf
zone:erudin
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class:bard
class:cleric
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