Lavastorm Mountains
A volcanic zone of Antonica, holding Najena and the entrances to Solusek's Eye and Nagafen's Lair.
- Type
- Zone
- Levels
- 10-26
- Inhabitants
- Rock Dervishes,Shadow Men,Fire Drakes,Firescale Crocodile,Lava Basilisk,Fire Elementals,Fire Goblins,Fire Imps,Lava Crawlers,Fire Sprites
- Notable NPCs
- Sir Lindeal
- Attested in
- EQ1EQ2
- Sources
- 40 texts
Overview
Drawn from The Maps of Myrist — Lavastorm Mountains, The — zone description.EQ1Primary · official
The Lavastorm Mountains are a very active volcanic mountain range northeast of the Nektulos Forest. Forged of sheer granite and cobalt stone, its ridged peaks are desolate and utterly devoid of flora – a dark gray wasteland of stone and magma. Pits of lava are scattered throughout the region, their constant bubbling and hissing giving birth to the ever-present haze of steam that reflects the light, fiery crimson color of the molten rock from whence it came.
Many types of creatures that can withstand the sheer heat of the lava thrive here, feasting off one another in the pure carnivorous struggle of daily survival. Many of Norrath’s less versatile races have also found the solitude of the volcanic peaks suitable for their purposes. Gypsies and other nomadic and reclusive beings have migrated to Lavastorm over the passing eras, reaping a feeling of calm serenity from the environment where others might see a useless wasteland.
It is rumored that some of the creatures who roam this barren region are not natural in their origins. Rather, many of the elementals and the fire crawlers – great constrictors of immense strength and a fiery bite that can melt through steel – are thought to be the summoned creations of the conjuror Najena, who has inhabited the abandoned temple carved into the face of Lavastorm’s most robust peak.
There are but two unnatural structures that are visible on the outer faces of Lavastorm. The strangely alluring entry to the abandoned temple known as Najena can be seen through the crimson veil of steam at great distances. The second of the structures is the ancient druid circle that is now near irreparable due to its proximity to the most active of the region’s volcanic chasms.
Overview
No EQ2 source leads this topic — its EQ2 accounts are listed below.
Map
From the EverQuest Atlas: The Maps of Myrist (SOE, 2002).
Official Lore
6Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
The Tournament of Tournaments
Paineel Register:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 6 ~ The Tournament of Tournaments ~ Despite the dangers, a few of our spies have been able to travel into Lavastorm where the Trolls have been competing in a tournament of sorts. As might be expected of brutish Trolls, the winner of this one will end up ruling over the Clan Grobb.
Read the full sourceA Seeker’s Diary
Property of Genni Seeker of Ro Blossoming 10 – Melvar is up to something, I’m convinced of it. Old Gavel says I have an overactive imagination, but Gavel is too good tempered to mistrust anyone’s motives, particularly if they buy him ale.
Read the full sourceTroll on Troll Combat
Rivervale Voice:: }-------------------------} Vol. 9 No. 6 ~ Troll on Troll Combat ~ Despite the personal danger, one of our leatherfoot raiders has returned with interesting news from Lavastorm. The Trolls of Clan Grobb appear to be fighting each other in some sort of right of ascension. It seems that the winner gets to be the new leader of the clan.
Read the full sourceNajena’s City
…Archpriest Del`Maque says, in Elder Teir’Dal, ‘The eyes of the dead are everywhere, and with the correct devices and words. . . ‘ He passes his hand over the sphere and clouds appear within, as if a fog had suddenly awoken. He looks at you with ancient, lidded eyes that glitter with amusement. ‘Try to set up her own little city. . .
Read the full sourceGroflah Steadirt, Freeport
…"While we were traveling through the Lavastorm Mountains, we happened upon a caravan. They wore emblems in honor of the evil god, Innoruuk. They did not see us, but we saw them. And most importantly of all, Ariska saw the apparent leader's sword. It was glowing with great energy. Suddenly, the evil knights were in a battle.
Read the full sourceSir Lindeal's Testimony
You say, 'Hail, Loveal S`Nez' Loveal S`Nez says 'What is this I see before me? A would-be hero of the Dead? You reek of false bravado. I have seen others much stronger than you meet their fate at the end of a blade. I see no reason to continue our conversation. How can one such as you assist with my [delegated duties]?' You say, 'What delegated duties?'
Read the full sourceFurther sources
16Lore that mentions this in passing.
Community articles
17Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.
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Field notes
Adventuring notes from the atlas — what to watch for and what the zone offers. Flavor, not lore.