Zebuxoruk
Zebuxoruk, called the Unbound, is a demigod imprisoned by the gods who was briefly freed by mortals during the Planes of Power; he witnessed Druzzil Ro reset and split the timeline, creating the divergent EQ2 history.
- Type
- Figure
- Attested in
- EQ1EQ2
- Sources
- 32 texts
Overview
Drawn from Forsaken City (mentioned in eq1 circa 2002) — deity description.EQ1Primary · mirrored · best available source
Zebuxoruk is neither evil nor good. Legends place him as evil and other legends untold place him on the side of good. To the other deities, they ALL dislike him or simply couldn’t care less. Zebuxoruk was at some time in the form of mortal man and trod upon the surface of Norrath after escaping the Plane of Justice or the Void. Mortality was either something forced upon him or something he may have wished for. Zebuxoruk is known as the Forsaken One, The Disgraced and other such names among the pantheon of deities and heroes of the Outer Planes of Influence.
There is said to be a hidden city on Norrath that honor, not worship, the ‘Ungod’, Zebuxoruk. Something not even he truly cares for. This city has knowledge of his history both true and false and the community is mostly comprised of fallen priests, shadowknight, paladins, any who have been forsaken by thier deities and either seek a pathway back or seek true neutrality among the planes and and understanding that the deities are more mortal than they think.
Overview
Drawn from Library of Mayong – Book — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
This book is newly bound, and seems to be a collection of Zebuxoruk’s prophecies as told to the monks of the Whistling Fist in the Tower of the Four Winds. Notes are scribbled in the margins in clean penmanship.
1. Once more, her allies will give rise to the thought of life anew. “Definitely a reference to Tunare. The presence of growth in the Lesser Faydark is undeniable.”
2. The hissing of the serpent shall strike back at this world with unexpected ferocity. “Unknown at this time. Perhaps more to be uncovered in the future? -SV”
3. Those who toil in eternity shall find riches in the dusk of time. “Likely a simple proverb. I can’t imagine this being more… -SV”
4. Forever the commander he has now risen in rank to play his part in ages end. “I wonder if this is Lucan or Rallos? The wording is not clear enough to make a solid prediction. -SV”
5. In the guise of harmony the mirror is flipped and chaos walks among us. “I have no idea at this time. Chaos? Guise of harmony? Makes little sense to me. -SV”
6. Those from below shall attempt to further their agenda below the throne of Brell. “Most assuredly the ratonga. Our network of informants has indicated that they are up to something in the ancient dwarven halls of Kaladim. -SV”
Official Lore
17Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
Seeds of Destruction: Unfolding the Lore - Part 1
Overview and The Void Seeds of Destruction Overview A new rift has opened in the Plane of Time. This rift leads to a bleak prophecy of the end of existence. The world of Norrath lies in ruins. The planet has shattered into millions of shards, spinning in a silent void around the rapidly blackening star of Ro.
Read the full sourceZebuxoruk the Demigod
In past time did a great necromancer rise to greatness. Kotiz was he. He was once the apprentice of the Shissar. It is there that he learned the secrets of the dark circle. After the Green Death took the Shissar, Kotiz made their laboratories and libraries his own. There did he train many new apprentices. In the year 199 A.G.
Read the full sourceAbout Zebuxoruk
Zebuxoruk ‘Hail, Elder Aytael’ [Mon Jun 28 21:02:34 2010] Elder Aytael says ‘Greetings Beimeith, you look tired. I know your efforts have been exhausting, but your journey has been quite remarkable. I am not sure that we would be this far along, had it not been for your courage.
Read the full sourceZebuxoruk – Seeds of Destruction
Zebuxoruk says ‘When the timeline is weak enough, a new assault will come to Norrath. By then your powers will be so great that both past and future will be evacuated, their peoples to make a last stand in the Now. What a magnificent effort that shall be, though it will be utterly futile.
Read the full sourceZebuxoruk, Plane of Time
"I am surprised at the gods for taking such drastic measures, though I suppose all of the creations of the Nameless are capable of displaying poor judgment and irrational behavior. These gods are burdened with powers and responsibilities beyond our comprehension, yet at times they do not understand the eventual effect of their actions.
Read the full sourceLibrary of Mayong – Book
This book is newly bound, and seems to be a collection of Zebuxoruk’s prophecies as told to the monks of the Whistling Fist in the Tower of the Four Winds. Notes are scribbled in the margins in clean penmanship. 1. Once more, her allies will give rise to the thought of life anew. “Definitely a reference to Tunare.
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Plane of Time Script
Solusek Ro says, ‘This is absurd, why are we wasting our time and energy on this?! Direct action is needed, now! Banishing Zebuxoruk will not stop the mortals from entering into our planes. Their greed for power will have them soon trampling through our realms!’ Rallos Zek says, ‘On this I agree! We must take action and the time is now.
Read the full sourceThe Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 22
…The Plane of Time is a mystery all in itself due to the cloud of endless energy that seems to envelop the entire plane. It is here that the gods of all realms reside in order to discuss their plans for Zebuxoruk who they have imprisoned for reasons unknown.
Read the full sourceZebuxoruk’s Pact
…Spirit of Kotiz says ‘Indeed, that is something I seek. Many years ago, I found myself conversing in secret with Zebuxoruk. He had offered to me his journal of war, known simply as the Unholy Book of Zebuxoruk. Inside, he had promised battle strategies and magic’s unknown to the Norrath as we knew it. I had come so close..’ You say, ‘So close?’
Read the full sourceAnnouncing EverQuest Seeds of Destruction
…A shining portal leads to a distant future where Riftseekers have used the Plane of Time to corrupt the very fabric of reality. The world has been shattered into millions of pieces that spin aimlessly through the void. On the largest of these pieces is a shadowy figure tending to a lone seedling tree - the last living remnant of Norrath.
Read the full sourceSeeds of Destruction Zone Sneak Preview Event
…Because of Discord's interference in the timelines of Norrath the world has been destroyed completely. The only objects left are the drifting asteroid shards called The Void.
Read the full sourceSeeds of Destruction Haiku
…Zebuxoruk waits Tending to one tiny seed Prevent extinction. Tauvas_XEV Rifts opening up; Zebuxoruk in The Void Norrath in his hands. lorddarthmaul Protect our future Through a journey to the past Norrath calls for you. Second Place Slyfox Calling all Heroes We must defend the timeline Else discord shall reign Ezlano-Brell A seed is planted
Read the full sourceThelin Poxbourne, The Cursed
My pity unto Thelin. His life on Norrath was a miserable one. As a young man he began to study the workings of fear inspired by Cazic-Thule. The workings had been translated for mortals by Zebuxoruk. Pouring over the texts, Thelin felt his mind being invaded by Cazic.
Read the full sourceMavuin, Plane of Justice
…"So you have pleaded my case to the Tribunal, I am most thankful. I hope that they will listen to my case soon and release me. The knowledge that I promised you is this. The followers in the Plane of Tranquility are trying to find information on what has happened to Zebuxoruk. What I know is that he has been captured for a second time.
Read the full sourceThe Staff Retreat
…Twereus Ulithain says ‘In my travels, I have retrieved a tome from one of the locales in time reachable through Zebuxoruk’s void portals. Perhaps you have heard of them. In this tome, which comes from the distant future, methods for the alteration of godlike beings are discussed.
Read the full sourceThelin Poxbourne
…Adroha Jezith says ‘My pity onto Thelin. His life on Norrath was a miserable one. As a young man he began to study the workings of fear inspired by Cazic-Thule. The workings had been translated for mortals by Zebuxoruk. Pouring over the texts, Thelin felt his mind being invaded by Cazic.
Read the full sourceAdroha Jezith, The Plane of Tranquility
"My pity onto Thelin. His life on Norrath was a miserable one. As a young man he began to study the workings of fear inspired by Cazic-Thule. The workings had been translated for mortals by Zebuxoruk. Pouring over the texts, Thelin felt his mind being invaded by Cazic.
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Community articles
11Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.