Tsaph Katta
Beloved leader of the Combine Empire who was poisoned by General Seru and kept in stasis in the underwater city of Katta Castrum while his loyalists sought a cure.
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Overview
Drawn from Preservation of Beloved Katta — in-game book.EQ1Primary · official · best available source
For over half a century the Combine Loyalists of Katta Castrum have spent their lives protecting and preserving Imperator Tsaph Katta searching for ways to cure him of his illness. He has been held in secret from General Seru's prying and vengeful eyes since that day.
In his heart, Seru knew his plan to kill Tsaph had failed and so he wove a wicked tale that was spread quickly throughout the lands of Norrath suggesting Tsaph faked his own death in order to betray the empire. Seru swore to all he would not give up his chase of the traitorous Katta until his holy blade was wet with his blood.
The very day of Tsaph's poisoning during the first-ever Combine Summit held in Felwithe, the High Elves were able to put the dying leader of the empire into stasis and transport him to safety within a hidden chamber. Few noticed as there was panic among all the attendees as most of them had been poisoned too. Many died, but many were cured.
It was not long before Lcea Katta, Tsaph's closest advisor, who first urged the elves to save Tsaph, learned that the dire alchemical mixture given Tsaph was different than that given in the wine of the others. Clearly someone intended to cause panic and distrust among the Combine and Tsaph knew it to be Seru. A bard close to Lcea who served the goblets to all the guests noted that Seru refused his drink and was seen to smile oddly as Tsaph lifted his goblet during his toast of all toasts.
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No EQ2 source leads this topic — its EQ2 accounts are listed below.
Official Lore
9Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
The Birth of Fordel Midst
As compiled by Loremaster Traboh, Fordel Historian and Keeper of the Sacred Scrolls The Tainting of an Empire Tsaph Katta, Imperator of the troubled Combine, was holding a grand state banquet. Almost all nations and tribes were in attendance. The dwarven, gnomish and elven allies had ambassadors on hand as did the belligerent Tier'dal.
Read the full sourceEmpires of Kunark Preview: Lore
After being poisoned and narrowly escaping death, Tsaph Katta has reemerged from his stasis and finds himself more determined than ever. His time in stasis and brush with death has strengthened his resolve. He has reformed the Combine Empire, building over its ruins on the Kunark continent and inviting those from all races to join him in creating a single pea…
Read the full sourceThe End of the Empire
…It has long been thought that General Seru's growing distrust of Tsaph Katta, Imperator of the Combine Empire, was fueled by another, though no one has yet identified the traitor. As the day of the Combine Summit grew ever nearer, Seru's disposition grew darker. Katta's closest advisors forbade Seru from addressing their leader in private.
Read the full sourceThe End of the Empire Volume I
…From our records, it was the 4976 Acunum Vocivus (A.V.) Combine Summit in Felwithe to which the Teir'dal, known as dark elves, were first invited to participate in the annual event.
Read the full sourceThe End of an Age
Friend, Know this. At the end of the Combine Era, after Tsaph Katta had died, Seru sent his minions out to renew his Inquisition. This brought great torment and wailing to many. The Inquisition was dispersed when they attacked the Circle of Light.
Read the full sourceGreat Brothers and Sisters,
It is my hope that this letter will find all of the loyal soldiers on the frontline who are willing to serve and die to save and to protect the sanctity of our kind and our beloved Tsaph Katta. Many unfortunate events have transpired in these previous weeks.
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Chamber Inspection 1239
Tsaph Katta's chamber remains solidly sealed and is holding quite well considering the weakening condition of the Pellarus Satum. I require four of the flattened base Mithril rods that are twenty feet by twelve feet to replace these that are becoming worn. However, this is not absolutely imperative at this time.
Read the full sourceTilbok Furrunner, Katta Castellum
…"You must go see Lcea. She was Tsaph Katta's closest advisor. This matter has escalated greatly and must be placed in her hands. Ask her about the [Arx Key] she will no doubt ask in your service retrieving it. I salute your service to the city and wish you well." "The four Praesertum can be found in the center of the city. Each has their own building, easily…
Read the full sourceDralin K`Vekn / Combine Empire
…Dralin K`Vekn says ‘Greetings Bigoo. I am Dralin K’Vekn. Several hundred years ago I was the Teir’Dal ambassador to the Combine Empire under Tsaph Katta. I was present when the traitorous Seru made his assassination attempt on Tsaph Katta and divided the Combine Empire into the two factions that exist to this day.
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Community articles
10Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.