Plane of Air
Eryslai, the Kingdom of Wind: a collection of four majestic floating islands watched over by Xegony, inhabited by peace-loving magical creatures who only fight if provoked, featuring temples of Vapor, Smoke, Lightning, and the Citadel of Aarik.
- Type
- Zone
- Attested in
- EQ1
- Sources
- 14 texts
Overview
Drawn from The Maps of Myrist — Plane of Air, The — zone description.EQ1Primary · official
This realm sits perched atop the material and astral worlds upon clouds of vapor – a collection of floating, majestic islands watched over in peace by Xegony, Goddess of the Plane of Air. The isles are a manifestation of Xegony's beauty, made up of idyllic clouds and wondrous places of worship kept by the peaceful guardians of the plane.
All creatures that inhabit the Plane of Air were created by Xegony to reflect a gentle, eternal beauty, though they have the innate ability to call upon the elements to defend themselves when necessary. Almost all of the disciples of Xegony are well-trained in the arcane arts, but they will only use their magical skills if provoked.
The plane itself is a place of wonder, mystery, and challenge. Through wisdom unknown to anyone of the primal or lesser divine worlds, one may be able to unlock all the secrets that this plane holds.
Aggression is not welcome in this realm, in keeping with Xegony's desire to remove the taint of the warfare and petty strife so common in the primal and lesser divine worlds. Training does, however, take place in designated areas by those charged with preserving the eternal tranquility and harmony.
Xegony herself has summoned pure elemental beings and placed them in the training grounds due to their inability to feel and their mandate to serve exclusively only those that have called them forth. Elemental beings are viewed as acceptable opponents in combat when engaged in contests to prove one's loyalty to Xegony.
The inhabitants of the Plane of Air are recorded as being majestic, powerful creatures that live to serve their goddess in return for the privilege of being allowed passage and residence upon her plane. In addition, some of the most powerful conjurers have studied in the Plane of Air, seeking arcane knowledge of vapor and air related elementals.
The four floating isles that comprise the Plane of Air are places of worship and study. Each island contains a main castle. The beings selected to guard and maintain the four houses are highly intelligent, battle-tested, and powerful beyond the comprehension of both mortals and lesser deities. In a mystery befitting Xegony, what lay behind the castles' walls are unknown to any mortal adventurer and even many of the lesser deities. Many believe that the wisest of Xegony's creations utilize these castles to perform their studies in peace, but, since mortals are generally not allowed entry, no reliable record can confirm such speculation.
Official Lore
5Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
The Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 19
Eryslai, the Kingdom of Wind Eryslai, the Kingdom of Wind floats within the Plane of Air. It sits perched atop the material and astral worlds upon clouds of vapor, a collection floating, majestic islands watched over in peace by Xegony, the Queen of Air.
Read the full sourceXegony - The Queen of Air
The Plane of Air is ruled by Xegony, the Queen Of Air, a beautiful, young-looking, elfin female humanoid with angel-like wings. Amongst the greater elemental powers, her angelic manner and appearance grant her the greatest regard, for being the most delicate and benevolent in her ways. She is, as well, the greatest mystery to the lesser pantheon in her being,…
Read the full sourceThe Burning Lands Expansion Preview: Trials of Smoke
Where the Planes of Fire and Air have clashed, the Trials of Smoke now exists. Where you might hope there would be a bit more air, smoke swirls, dark and dense. Unfortunate victims of previous battles that have become trapped in this plane of conflict have slowly become permanent part of the realm of Smoke.
Read the full sourcePower of the Orb
…He can be found within the Plane of Air. No mortal has been able contain the true power of the Orb. Trilith Magi'kot presented himself to the Master of Elements and the Orb of Mastery. The power of elements brought agony to his mind and body. Magi'kot was not of Balance. Fire burned his eyes unto blindness, Wind put his mind into a spin,Earth entered his body…
Read the full sourceSarhya the Dawnbreeze, The Plane of Tranquility
"Well met. I am keeper of the Portal to the [Plane of Air]." "The Elemental Planes are not for idle exploration. Return to me when you have a reason to enter and I will consider opening the portal for you."
Read the full sourceFurther sources
3Lore that mentions this in passing.
Community articles
5Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.