⌂ Place

Luclin

The shadowed moon of Norrath, home to the Vah Shir of Shar Vahl and the stranded remnants of the Combine Empire.

Connections

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At a glance

Type: Place
Attested in: EQ1
Sources: 22 texts

Overview

Drawn from The Birth of Fordel Midst — manual.EQ1Primary · official · best available source

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. Even the ogres and trolls were represented. All who received an invitation felt compelled to attend, such was the power and might of the Combine.

As the guests entered the banquet hall, Katta was there to receive them. One guest came with a smile on his lips and poison in his hand. He had dusted his glove with empolomine, a slow-killing, hallucination-inducing drug. This guest extended his hand as Tsaph welcomed him to the banquet. With this handshake, the fate of the Combine was changed.

The Vigil Katta’s reaction was more rapid and violent than most and he col-

lapsed during the dinner, appearing as one possessed. Possessed by evil, some muttered.

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Official Lore

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

EQ1Primary · officialMajor source

Shadows of Luclin Manual — The Vah Shir

Manual — Verant/SOE · 2001

The Vah Shir: Noble Cat People of Luclin The Vah Shir have a few things in common with Norrath’s barbarian Northmen. Their size, strength, endurance and hardiness are very similar, as is their tendency to espouse spirituality as a primary guide for life.

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Lamukas Kaesoanls, Shadow Haven

NPC dialogue — Verant/SOE

"Greetings, ______, and welcome to the House of Midst. I am House Ambassador Lamukas Kaesoanls. I am a direct descendant of Gidins Kaesoanls, one of the original magicians responsible for opening the portal to the wondrous and magical world of Luclin. If you are interesting in assisting the House of Midst please visit Beriol or Palomidiar in the library."

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