Norath

Norath, commonly spelled Norrath in official lore, is a fictional high-fantasy world that serves as the setting for the EverQuest video game franchise, developed by Sony Online Entertainment (later Daybreak Game Company). It is presented as a planet with multiple continents, vast regions, and varied biomes, ranging from temperate forests to deserts and icy landscapes. The world functions as a shared backdrop for multiple games, expansions, and interconnected stories.

Geographically, Norath features several major landmasses, including Antonica, Odus, Faydwer, Kunark, and Velious, along with numerous islands and regions added through expansions. These areas host diverse environments, from sprawling human settlements to ancient ruins, elven realms, dwarven holds, and untamed wilderness. Travel between regions is often portrayed as perilous, involving exploration, conflict, and discovery.

Races and cultures in Norath span a broad spectrum of humanoid and non-human groups. Human civilizations are prominent, alongside elves (various subraces), dwarves, halflings, gnomes, ogres, trolls, and other native groups. The world features city-states and kingdoms, such as those depicted in the lore and in-game factions, with players often aligning with or opposing various powers during quests and adventures.

Lore and gameplay in Norath emphasize exploration, combat, magic, and cooperation. The setting provides a framework for quests, dungeons, raids, and character progression across its continents. Over time, new content has expanded the geography, factions, and history, enriching the world for players and fans of the series.