Mines of Nurga
The Mines of Nurga are a ruined goblin mine complex in the Frontier Mountains of Kunark, connected to the Temple of Droga, now worked by slaves in the remains of what was once a vast network of busy tunnels.
- Type
- Zone
- Levels
- 25-45
- Inhabitants
- Goblins
- Notable NPCs
- Trunt
- Attested in
- EQ1
- Sources
- 9 texts
Overview
Drawn from The Maps of Myrist — Nurga, Mines of — zone description.EQ1Primary · official
Nurga is the lower mining system in the Frontier Mountains and, along with the upper complex of Droga, is controlled by the Mountain Death goblins. The two mining systems are connected by long, narrow tunnels, and each has separate exits to the above world. However, one can enter Nurga's lower passages only through the upper levels of Droga, making it quite difficult to reach.
Outside of goblin-made tunnels and natural caverns, Nurga consists of an outpost and mining camp called Outpost Nurga and Nurga Mining Camp respectively.
The outpost amounts to not much more than a small, rotting wooden watchtower and fort. In addition, there is a large wooden gate that bars access to Nurga's main tunnel to the surface. The gate was erected during Rogkus' campaign to fortify the defenses of the Mountain Death Clan stronghold.
The Nurga Mining Camp is but a couple of decrepit wooden buildings, surrounded by dirty hide tents. It can be found in the caverns behind the outpost.
It is rumored that Rogkus' influence, being centered in Droga, is quite weak in Nurga. Many goblins in the lower levels feel themselves to be quasi-independent from the rest of the Mountain Death Clan, and do not uphold the ritualistic ceremonies and fealty to the clan chief that the goblins of Droga strive to maintain.
Maps
2From the EverQuest Atlas: The Maps of Myrist (SOE, 2002).
Official Lore
2Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
Day 32 of Zuqbert's Reign
It has been more then a month since we took care of RokGus. Everything went according to Zuqbert's plan with the help of the chef of course. But that screeching loud mouth Eeporp let the cat out of the bag.
Read the full sourceCenobite Pakclaw, Frontier Mountains
…"For justice to be brought to them you will need to strike at some of the most powerful goblins found there. Seek out the goblin spirit chanters deep within the Mines of Nurga and bring me back three Spirit Chanter Jewels. Also I will need the Book of Spirit Chanting. Do this and you will be well rewarded."
Read the full sourceFurther sources
3Lore that mentions this in passing.
Community articles
3Fan-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.

