Najena
A Teir'Dal sorceress and creator of giant spiders whose underground laboratory became the dungeon bearing her name; her creations were later used by Mayong Mistmoore to produce the first Drachnids.
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- Figure
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- 6 texts
Overview
Drawn from Najena — compiled history.EQ1Community article · best available source
Try to set up her own little city. . . right in the mountains, so she did. All the terrain of the Lavastorm Mountains itself couldn’t halt the advance of the angry King. - Archpriest Del`Maque
Najena is the ancient home of a twisted dark elf magician named Najena, who carved out this hole in the hidden areas of the Lavastorm Mountains in which to carry out her experiments, as well as those of her allies. The undead walk the halls as if it is home. Various keys are used throughout this zone. Respawn is 19 minutes for most mobs.
Overview
No EQ2 source leads this topic — its EQ2 accounts are listed below.
Official Lore
3Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
Najena’s City
You say, ‘Hail, Archpriest Del`Maque’ Archpriest Del`Maque says, in Elder Teir’Dal, ‘Hmmm.’ He motions to his two followers to be still. ‘This one will not trouble us, I think.’ He turns to face you. The years have not been kind to his ancient face, but his age does not bring weakness. He eyes you with a fierce gaze.
Read the full sourceJournal of Varsoon the Undying
My research has yielded Bertoxxulous' greatest gift, eternal life. With my human heart safe in Najena's hands I shall be able to wreak The Plaguebringer's revenge upon Jahnda and her temple soon. The ancient power of the Ruins of Geupal is almost mine. I only need another's rage to complete my journey to immortality.
Read the full sourceVenenzi Oberzendi, Nektulos Forest
…"Thank you, ______. I did not think you would track down Najena and slay her. I think that I am going to return to my old life in Neriak. I am sick of the way Kazen has been treating me. He never seems to teach me anything worthwhile. Don't forget to give his lapdog that symbol with the reagents. I'm sure he will give you a new one."
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Community articles
1Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.