Library of Erudin“…for knowledge is the greatest quest of all.”Erud
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Erud

The legendary Erudite scholar and founder of the Erudite civilization whose journal documents his early travels through Antonica and Faydwer before leading his people to Odus.

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Overview

Drawn from Erud compiled history.EQ1Community article · best available source

for knowledge is the greatest quest of all. - Erud, Father of Erudites, Founder of Erudin.

Erud was a legendary Erudite (or perhaps a Human, or some sort of ancestor to both races) who sailed from Qeynos to the continent of Odus and founded the city of Erudin. Erudites' Human heritage and the value of seeking knowledge follow from his example.

Official Lore

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Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.

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Erud's Tonic Quest

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…You say, 'What about a Erud's Tonic?' Geoard BlueHawk says 'Long ago, the great Erud found that excessive indulgence in spirits led to diminished mental awareness. His love of Kaladim brandy led him to concoct Erud's Tonic. The tonic blocked the effects of all spirits.

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Rohand's Brandy

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…Captain Rohand says 'You haven't lived until you've seen Odus. Erud was the first human to cross the sea, and he founded the great city of Erudin. The trade routes from here to Odus are busy and prosperous, but can also be very dangerous.' You say, 'Tell me about Faydwer.' Captain Rohand says 'I call Faydwer the home of the little people.

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Captain Rohand, Qeynos

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…"You haven't lived until you've seen Odus. Erud was the first human to cross the sea, and he founded the great city of Erudin. The trade routes from here to Odus are busy and prosperous, but can also be very dangerous." "I call Faydwer the home of the little people. They say the continent was named by the high elves when they landed on its shores long ago.

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Erudin Burning lore

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Terris Thule says ‘His knowledge and words dwell within the minds of all erudites, so although he is long dead, his spirit lives. And in this dream, he once again walks among his people, confused and dismayed by the destruction he sees.

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Geoard Bluehawk, Erudin

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…"Long ago, the great Erud found that excessive indulgence in spirits led to diminished mental awareness. His love of Kaladim brandy led him to concoct Erud's Tonic. The tonic blocked the effects of all spirits.

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Further sources

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Lore that mentions this in passing.

Community articles

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Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.

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