Drachnid
Hybrid creatures created by Mayong Mistmoore by grafting dark elf bodies onto giant spiders originally bred by the sorceress Najena, organized in matriarchal colonies and released into Norrath.
- Type
- Race
- Allegiance
- The Teir'Dal — the Prince of Hate's work
- Attested in
- EQ1
- Sources
- 12 texts
Overview
Drawn from SRFSavilBook — in-game book.EQ1Primary · official · best available source
Researcher Briznek wanted me to gather more supplies today. I'm always gathering supplies for him. He tells me he is close to completing his research but I don't think it will ever end.
My first stop today is the living isle for basilisk tails. Grokui is around today so I'm going to move over to the other isle that will be safer for me.
That was close. Grokui almost caught me but I was able to get away. I gathered the basilisk tails that Briznek wanted.
I'm going to head North East and start collecting the damaged bone chips. Collecting the bones is always hard, especially if Zoriles is at post.
I got away from the post just in time before Zoriles showed up. I need to be quicker there tomorrow before I get caught. Getting caught would for sure mean my death.
I'll head for the witheran glands next. The best spot for gathering the glands has been directly under that tower in the sky.
The tower always scares me. I usually collect the glands and get out of there as fast as possible. Today will be the same.
Official Lore
3Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
SRFShiliskinBookText
the drachnids burrowed up through the ground while the city was defenseless. They destroyed everyone that was here then drained their bodies. Some were dragged back to where the drachnids came from. The city has fallen. . . I have managed to stay hidden from the drachnids for a few hours now and I made it to the tunnels beneath the city in search of other sur…
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There appears to be some kind of chamber in the back of courtyard. I can't get any closer or they will see me. I'm about to. . . They have spotted me and are coming across the courtyard. The only way out is to run up this bridge. I'm not sure what is at the end of it.
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I've made it through the gates and I can't help but notice across the courtyard the huge gate that is patrolled by the drachnids. I must get closer to see it better. I might never get to see this again.
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8Lore that mentions this in passing.