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Empyrean is the broad term for the various cultures of beings that once inhabited [[Auberean]].<ref name=SQTheHistoricalOverview>2000/05 [[Stormwaltz Quotes]] - [http://ac.warcry.com/db/text/115 The Historical Overview]</ref> The term "Empyrean" was coined by the famous explorer [[Alatar Locke]].<ref>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM CD Lore/Early Dereth Texts/The Explorations of Alatar Locke|The Explorations of Alatar Locke]]</ref><ref name=AnExplorersNotes>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM CD Lore/Early Dereth Texts/The Explorations of Alatar Locke/An Explorer's Notes|An Explorer's Notes]]</ref> Empyreans are tall, slender, humanoid beings<ref name=AnExplorersNotes/>, with normal lifespans of 1000 years.<ref name=SQTheHistoricalOverview/><ref name=SQOnEmpAshLS>2000/04 [[Stormwaltz Quotes]] - [http://ac.warcry.com/db/text/107 On Empyreans, Asheron, and Lifestones]</ref> They are especially adept with magic.<ref name=AnExplorersNotes/> Although the various cultures of the Empyreans ruled over Auberean for over 30,000 years<ref name=AgesEmp>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM CD Lore/Ages of the Empyrean|Ages of the Empyrean]]</ref>, it is theorized by Alatar Locke that they are not native to Auberean, and instead came here with a singular purpose which has been lost with the passing of time.<ref>2000/11 [[Hollow Victory]] - [[A Stained Book]]</ref> | |||
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Empyrean is the broad term for the various cultures of beings that once inhabited Auberean.[1] The term "Empyrean" was coined by the famous explorer Alatar Locke.[2][3] Empyreans are tall, slender, humanoid beings[3], with normal lifespans of 1000 years.[1][4] They are especially adept with magic.[3] Although the various cultures of the Empyreans ruled over Auberean for over 30,000 years[5], it is theorized by Alatar Locke that they are not native to Auberean, and instead came here with a singular purpose which has been lost with the passing of time.[6]
For more on the four known Empyrean heritage groups, see:
For more on the time when Empyreans ruled, see:
Translators
- Bretself the Translator in the Cragstone library.
- Bretself the Translator tells you, "I study Empyrean history of Lord Asheron's era, which we call the Empyrean Era of Lore. If you have a text from that time, perhaps I may be of service."
- Fanzen San the Translator in the Hebian-To library.
- Fanzen San the Translator tells you, "I am a scholar of the Empyrean culture that lived in the ruins found throughout the swamps and even the desert. They were apparently called the Falatacot. If you have a text of that culture, I may be able to help you."
- Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator in the Zaikhal library.
- Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "I am a scholar of a certain era of Empyrean history, the time of the Millennium War. If your text is of Dericost, Haebrous, or early Yalain, I may be able to translate it."
Trivia
- "Empyrean" was the code name Microsoft used to refer to Asheron's Call in 1997 when the game was still in development. ZDNet
- An Empyrean Scalemail Shirt can be obtained on the Empyrean Cloister Quest.
- Atlan Weapons are also referred to as Empyrean Weapons by several NPCs.
Art & Images
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 2000/05 Stormwaltz Quotes - The Historical Overview
- ↑ 2001/11 Dark Majesty - The Explorations of Alatar Locke
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 2001/11 Dark Majesty - An Explorer's Notes
- ↑ 2000/04 Stormwaltz Quotes - On Empyreans, Asheron, and Lifestones
- ↑ 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Ages of the Empyrean
- ↑ 2000/11 Hollow Victory - A Stained Book