The Crypt of Nadox

The shaman’s tomb

The crypt is hidden in the deepest, most secluded part of the island. It is the burial chamber of Nadox, a legendary troll shaman, and it is full of shrines and temples to Innoruuk, the god the Broken Skull Clan bows to. Only the strongest and highest-ranking members of the clan may enter, and they guard it so fiercely that intruders are said to risk the wrath of Innoruuk himself.

Sources: EverQuest.com: Progression Primer: The Legacy of Ykesha · Allakhazam: The Crypt of Nadox (zone)

How Nadox found his god

Nadox’s faith grew more savage as his spirit drew closer to the Prince of Hate. Captives taken by the marauders at sea built his temples, and cruel ceremonies sacrificed them to Innoruuk. As the religion spread, slaves tunnelled further to make room for more altars, and in those tunnels the black ore was found.

His priests learned to brew the ore into a suspension that guards the mind from its hatred and, in larger doses, wears away free will. Taken long enough, alongside the temple’s teaching, it left people with no will of their own. That is how the clan’s leaders keep the island obedient.

Sources: Library of Erudin: Crypt of Nadox

The hidden lagoon

Inside the crypt is a hidden lagoon. There the clan’s leader keeps his ship, Hate’s Fury, said to be loaded with treasure gathered by troll pirate captains over the ages. Many of its crew live in the crypt.

Sources: EverQuest.com: Progression Primer: The Legacy of Ykesha · Library of Erudin: Crypt of Nadox · Allakhazam: Hate’s Fury, The Scorned Maiden (zone)

Who you meet

The zone records name Spiritseeker Nadox, High Priest Grumsalsot, Garodizan Razorfin, Foreman Kraksanar and others. The crypt suits characters of about level 50 to 65.

The zone-line files join it to the Gulf of Gunthak to the north-east, to the Torgiran Mines and, on its south-west side, to the lagoon where Hate’s Fury is moored. Our map draws it as a temple icon south-west of the Gulf.

Sources: Allakhazam: The Crypt of Nadox (zone) · Brewall’s EverQuest Maps: map files (zone lines)

Zone record at a glance

The zone database lists The Crypt of Nadox as an indoor zone, open to everyone, with no key or instance needed. Its listed level range is 50 to 65.

The same record names its neighbours as Gulf of Gunthak, Torgiran Mines, Hate's Fury, The Scorned Maiden and Hate's Fury: Setting Sail. The map on this page draws only the links the map-pack zone lines confirm.

Sources: Allakhazam: The Crypt Of Nadox