Mata Muram
Overlord and draconic slaver who led the Muramite armies that conquered Kuua and later threatened Norrath during the Omens of War era.
- Type
- Figure
- Attested in
- EQ1
- Sources
- 35 texts
Overview
Drawn from Blood-Smudged Tome — in-game book.EQ1Primary · official · best available source
I have seen the great dragon, Mata Muram, only once. He flew with his mighty wings over Dranik and to the north.
Some say he changes his form from a mighty dragon to a two-legged flesh creature.
But, know this. The Muramites around me claim their lord has become a twisted and disfigured creature with dark and curious powers that grow more frightening each day. Or they suppose he has. They say he has not received visitors for many months and they believe that is the reason -- that Mata Muram has become a force so terrible that he cannot be interrupted.
It seems some Muramites are worried that their overlord's mastery of his magic and his legion has consumed his every thought. There are whispers of treachery among those fiendish creatures of fire and ice as well.
Elder Chinak
Official Lore
12Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
My elite ikaav,
I command you to learn the ways of the riftseekers. You, as the elite ikaav, will be tasked with learning how to command the paths between worlds and realms so that we and I, Mata Muram, can leave this world and continue the effort to build an army for my legion and superiors. We have little time to waste.
Read the full sourceCommander,
Yes, I have seen the overlord and I have growing concerns. He and his magic are becoming more volatile by the day, but I can tell you no more than that. Something is amiss, but I will not betray our master to you or anyone. Keep your forces in line and await your orders as we all must do. Hold your ground against the dragorn.
Read the full sourceTaromani, Riftseekers' Sanctum
"Greetings, ______. You have certainly traveled far from home. To what does Taromani owe the pleasure of this visit? Have you come to tell me a [story]?" "Splendid! I relish an opportunity to swap tales with mortals. Allow me to go first. In a shattered realm, there existed a twisted overlord that ruled all.
Read the full sourceEP2CLRJournal
I am nearly done. These trials are grueling beyond anything I could have imagined, but I have found wells of strength beyond what I ever imagined. When these tests are complete I should be more than worthy to serve at Mata Muram's side with my army of Disciples. Soon power will be mine, I will have the strength I need to exact my revenge.
Read the full sourceShorvock, Dranik's Scar
…"Harbinger's Spire was once a dragorn lookout tower which Mata Muram has since claimed and bent to his own purposes. He uses the spire as a beacon to receive news on his domain. Some of his captains possess infused crystal shards which can be used to send up beacons from Harbinger's Spire.
Read the full sourceJurrock, City of Dranik
…"Since the coming of Mata Muram and his legion, I have suffered through much that I wish had never happened. Not only have I seen my brethren and friends fighting amongst themselves, I have also seen the fall of my beloved city to an evil conqueror.
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Korshawn, Wall of Slaughter
…"Harbinger's Spire was once a dragorn lookout tower which the Muramites have since bent to their own purposes. I studied there as a young chaplain, and I shudder to look upon what has those discordlings have done to it in these past years. Mata Muram uses the spire as a beacon to receive the tidings of his domain.
Read the full sourceBarowsar, The Bloodfields
…"As you may know, Harbinger's Spire was once a dragorn lookout tower which Mata Muram has since claimed and bent to his own purposes. He uses the spire as a beacon to receive news on his domain. Some of his captains possess infused crystal shards which can be used to send up beacons from Harbinger's Spire.
Read the full sourceLenarsk, The Bloodfields
"Hail to you stranger. Though I must be careful, I now know that you are sympathetic to our plight. I, Lenarsk, was a most-favored tailor to the nobles and famous hunters. They would come from far away seeking my shop, clamoring for my wares. But alas, the Muramites changed all of this when they infected our lands. Fate can be harsh at times.
Read the full sourceBolodakan, Dranik's Scar
…"Can't you see it? The one they placed on top of the tower. I expect it will be used as a signal of some sort. It is an outrage that the Muramites have turned our glorious works to this. Mata Muram's forces, with every day of work, are defiling the memory of the great father Dranik.
Read the full sourceSandrak, Wall of Slaughter
"Greetings stranger, I have heard of your efforts on behalf of my people. It has been long since anyone, dragorn included, has stood against the Muramites. I once was a great warrior myself. I fought in the battles with the Legions of Mata Muram as the flooded into Kuua.
Read the full sourceOOWMurDetain
…These orders come directly from Mata Muram himself, our great leader. Commander Grigar
Read the full sourceFurther sources
17Lore that mentions this in passing.
Community articles
5Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.