Editing Torment of Velious

'''Torment of Velious''' ('''ToV''') is EverQuest's 26th [[expansions|expansion]].  It was announced on October 16, 2019. Pre-orders and Beta began on October 23, 2019. It was released on December 18, 2019.

* [https://www.everquest.com/news/expansion-producers-letter-2019 Producer's Letter: Torment of Velious Beta!]
* [https://www.everquest.com/news/eq-torment-of-velious-expansion-features-2019 Daybreak: Arm yourselves and Prepare for Torment of Velious!]

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'''Links'''

[https://everquest.allakhazam.com/wiki/eq:Torment_of_Velious_Overview Allakhazam: Torment of Velious Overview]

[https://tov.eqresource.com/ EQ Resource: Torment of Velious Overview]

'''Maps'''

[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3vS5YFyITSYfko5T1lZN2taOUdhczhaemU5Skp0U2xRY29EQkpoalRHYjduRzNrYmx6R2c Goodurden's Maps]<br /><small>Goodurean's maps are recommended by Fanra's EverQuest Wiki.</small>

[https://www.eqmaps.info/eq-map-files/ Brewall's EverQuest Maps]




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'''Zones'''

[[Crystal Caverns (Torment of Velious)]] {{·}}  [[Kael Drakkel (Torment of Velious)]] {{·}}  [[Ry'Gorr Mines]] {{·}} [[The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious)]]  {{·}}  [[The Great Divide (Torment of Velious)]] {{·}}  [[The Tower of Frozen Shadow (Torment of Velious)]] {{·}}  [[Velketor's Labyrinth (Torment of Velious)]]


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== Editions ==
* [https://www.everquest.com/expansion-content EverQuest: Expansion Content]

If you're an All Access member, you'll get 10% off the cost of the expansion.


'''Standard Edition'''

The price for the Standard Edition is $34.99. It contains all previous expansions.



'''Collector's Edition'''

The price for the Collector's Edition is $89.99. It contains all previous expansions.

Claimable once per character:
* Froststone Crystal Resonator - Personal teleport device to Froststone <nowiki>[Crystal Caverns (Torment of Velious)]</nowiki>.
* Contract of the Restless Ry'Gorr - [[Mercenary]]

Claimable once per account:
* Two Goblet of Adventure III - Four hour 50% experience potion
* Ten Perfected Augmentation Distillers (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers)
* Velium Threaded Satchel - 40 slot 100% weight reduction bag (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers)
* Torment of Velious Painting - For house or guild hall
* Level 85 Heroic Character boost - Increase any character to level 85
* Velious Snow Kitten Metamorph Wand (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers)
* Restless Wolf Saddle - [[Mounts|Mount]]


'''Premium Edition'''

The price for the Premium Edition is $139.99. It contains all previous expansions.

Claimable once per character:
* Froststone Crystal Resonator - Personal teleport device to Froststone <nowiki>[Crystal Caverns (Torment of Velious)]</nowiki>.
* Contract of the Restless Ry'Gorr - [[Mercenary]]
* Froststone Crystal Echo - House or Guild Hall teleport device to Froststone <nowiki>[Crystal Caverns (Torment of Velious)]</nowiki>.

Claimable once per account:
* Two Goblet of Adventure III - Four hour 50% experience potion
* Twenty Perfected Augmentation Distillers (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers)
* Two Velium Threaded Satchels - 40 slot 100% weight reduction bag (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers)
* Torment of Velious Painting - For house or guild hall
* Level 85 Heroic Character boost - Increase any character to level 85
* Velious Snow Kitten Metamorph Wand (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers)
* Restless Wolf Saddle - [[Mounts|Mount]]
* Two Shared Goblet of Adventure III - Four hour 50% group experience potion
* Tizmak Metamorph Wand (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers)
* Saddle of the Restless Griffon - [[Mounts|Mount]]
* Guise of the Restless Coldain - Illusion (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers)


'''Family & Friends Edition'''

The price for the Family & Friends Edition is $249.99. It contains all previous expansions.

Claimable once per character:
* Froststone Crystal Resonator - Personal teleport device to Froststone <nowiki>[Crystal Caverns (Torment of Velious)]</nowiki>.
* Contract of the Restless Ry'Gorr - [[Mercenary]]
* Froststone Crystal Echo - House or Guild Hall teleport device to Froststone <nowiki>[Crystal Caverns (Torment of Velious)]</nowiki>.

Claimable once per account:
* Two Goblet of Adventure III - Four hour 50% experience potion
* Twenty Perfected Augmentation Distillers (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers)
* Three Velium Threaded Satchels - 40 slot 100% weight reduction bag (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers)
* Torment of Velious Painting - For house or guild hall
* Level 85 Heroic Character boost - Increase any character to level 85
* Velious Snow Kitten Metamorph Wand (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers)
* Restless Wolf Saddle - [[Mounts|Mount]]
* Four Shared Goblet of Adventure III - Four hour 50% group experience potion
* Tizmak Metamorph Wand (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers)
* Saddle of the Restless Griffon - [[Mounts|Mount]]
* Guise of the Restless Coldain - Illusion (Available to claim on Time-Locked Progression servers)
* Tradable ''Torment of Velious'' Standard Expansion Ticket - Give one copy of the Standard Edition of ''Torment of Velious'' to someone.
* Tradable Level 85 Heroic Character boost - Give an increase to any character to level 85 to someone.
* Tradable Restless Wolf Saddle - [[Mounts|Mount]]
* Tradable Saddle of the Restless Griffon - [[Mounts|Mount]]
* Gnomish Legendary Bundle - Clockwork mount, Gnomework illusion, Choice of Full suit of gnomish Hero's Forge, Gnomish heritage teleport, Gnomish heritage familiar

== Features ==
* All previous expansions
* Level increase to 115
* Six new zones
* Nine raids
* New Quests, and Missions
* New Spells, Combat Abilities, AAs
* New Collection items
* [[Hero's Forge]] key ring

== Zones ==
[[File:Froststone Crystal Echo.png|right|thumb|150px|Froststone Crystal Echo. House and Guild Hall teleporter to Crystal Caverns (Torment of Velious)]]
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* [[Crystal Caverns (Torment of Velious)]]
* [[Kael Drakkel (Torment of Velious)]]
* [[Ry'Gorr Mines]]
* [[The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious)]]
* [[The Great Divide (Torment of Velious)]]
* [[The Tower of Frozen Shadow (Torment of Velious)]]
* [[Velketor's Labyrinth (Torment of Velious)]]

=== Tiers ===


=== Getting to ToV ===
The guild hall teleportation assistant sells Brilliant Frigid Gemstone for ~420pp, which changes the portal to The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious).

The following items will take you to Crystal Caverns (Torment of Velious):

* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=137704 Froststone Crystal Resonator] - Personal teleport device. Obtained with purchase of the Collector's, Premium Edition, or Family & Friends Edition.
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=137720 Froststone Crystal Echo] - House or Guild Hall teleport device. Obtained with purchase of the Premium Edition or Family & Friends Edition.

In The Northern Desert of Ro zone, [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=55354 Belinda (Griffon Handler)] offers you a griffon ride to The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious).  An easy way to The Northern Desert of Ro is to say, "North Ro", to [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=17991 Magus Alaria (Magus)] in the Guild Lobby.

Druids and Wizards have ports to The Great Divide (Torment of Velious). Self only at level 113, group and others at level 114. Druids and Wizards can buy the spells from [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=55588 Aurelia Portrowel (Teleport Scrolls)] in The Great Divide (Torment of Velious) (near the The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious) zone line).  Wizards can also buy the spells from [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=55562 Excellent Raiton Evasion (Wizard and Magician Spells)] in The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious).

The Plane of Knowledge teleport stone to The Great Divide offers you the choice between going to ''The Scars of Velious'' zone or the ''Torment of Velious'' zone.

=== Zone connections map ===
[[File:CoV zone connection map.png|Map includes ''[[Claws of Veeshan]]'' zones. Zones shown (except for North Ro) are ToV and CoV zones, not The Scars of Velious zones of the same name|frame|left]]
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== Progression ==

== Raid Progression ==
There are three tiers of raids, and each tier will open one month per tier after the expansions launches. So, tier 1 will become accessible one month after the expansion launches. Tier 2 two months and tier 3 three months after the expansion opens. No flags, progression, or collectables needed to raid any tier.
{{Cquote|January 17th @ 9am Pacific - Tier 1 raids - 30 days after launch.<br />February 16th @ 9am Pacific - Tier 2 raids - 60 days after launch.<br />March 17th @ 9am Pacific - Tier 3 raids - 90 days after launch.||| [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/raid-release-tov-t1.262294/#post-3857818 Prathun, EQ Developer, January 13, 2020]}}
[https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/update-regarding-t3-raid-unlock.264056 Due to a bug], the Tier 3 raids were not opened on March 17, but [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/update-regarding-t3-raid-unlock.264056/page-14#post-3885146 are expected to open on April 16 at 9 a.m. Pacific Time]. 
{{Raid progression in Torment of Velious}}

== NPCs ==

== Spells ==


'''Rank I'''

Rank I spells can be purchased from NPC merchants in The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious).  

Druid teleportation spells must be purchased in The Great Divide (Torment of Velious).  See [[#Getting_to_ToV|Getting to ToV]] above.


'''Rank II'''

Rank II spells are gotten by clicking "Engraved Velium Rune" drops from named mobs or randomly off of trash mobs.

* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136910 Minor Engraved Velium Rune] - Level 111
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136911 Lesser Engraved Velium Rune] - Level 112
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136912 Median Engraved Velium Rune] - Level 113
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136913 Greater Engraved Velium Rune] - Level 114
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136914 Glowing Engraved Velium Rune] - Level 115

'''Rank III'''

Rank III spells are gotten from clicking "Kromrif Etching" gotten from raid chests in ToV raids.  As of the [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/game-update-notes-january-20-2021.272929/#post-3994948 January, 20, 2021 game update], Rank III spells may be purchased from [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=55646 Hrenvy Bloodyhand (Raid Merchant)] in [[The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious)]] with [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=137990 Warlord's Symbols].  In order to purchase the spells, "[https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/tov-raid-spells-missing-from-merchant.272971/#post-3995663 You will need all tier 1 and tier 2 raids for the first three level <nowiki>[Level 111, 112, and 113 spells]</nowiki>, and tier 3 for the last two levels <nowiki>[Level 114 and 115 spells]</nowiki>"]. 

* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136915 Minor Kromrif Etching] - Level 111
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136916 Lesser Kromrif Etching] - Level 112
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136917 Median Kromrif Etching] - Level 113
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136918 Greater Kromrif Etching] - Level 114
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136919 Glowing Kromrif Etching] - Level 115

=== Type 3 augmentations ===
They are purchased in at the south-east NPC area (fort) of [[The Eastern Wastes (Torment of Velious)]] from:
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=55560 Bethanie Klapthan (Augmentations)]
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=55561 Ginny C`erna (Augmentations)]
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=55559 Peret Mykland (Augmentations)]

== Items ==
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/wiki/eq:Torment_of_Velious_Augments Allakhazam: Torment of Velious Augments]

=== Visible armor ===
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/wiki/eq:Torment_of_Velious_Armor_Guide Allakhazam: Torment of Velious Armor Guide]
* [https://tov.eqresource.com/creatingarmor.php EQ Resource: Creating Armor]

Combine the proper Refined Velium along with your class specific emblem inside the Faded Armor container. The Refined Velium can be purchased from [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=55589 Sandrice Gemheart (Merchant)] in Crystal Caverns (Torment of Velious). The emblems are purchased from vendors at the small bank in Plane of Knowledge (Plate/Chain classes at [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=43326 Blacksmith Gerta (Smithing Merchant)], Silk/Leather classes at [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=43314 Tailor Kujen (Tailoring Merchant)], among other places.

'''Group'''
* [https://tov.eqresource.com/grouparmor.php EQ Resource: Group Armor]

ToV has three tiers of group armor.
* Tier 1: Snowbound [class name] [slot name] - Created with [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136876 Snowbound Refined Velium]. Cost 21,000 platinum.
* Tier 2: Icebound [class name] [slot name] - Created with [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136865 Icebound Refined Velium]. Cost 26,250 platinum.
* Tier 3 ([[Tradeskills|Tradeskilled]]): Velium Infused [class name] [slot name]

'''Raid'''
* [https://tov.eqresource.com/raidarmor.php EQ Resource: Raid Armor]

ToV has two tiers of raid armor.

* Tier 1: Ice Woven [slot name]
::Tier 1 armor is made from a drop from raid chests ''Faded Ice Woven [slot name] Armor''.  The drop is a two slot container.  You place an emblem for your class along with [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136866 Ice Woven Refined Velium] to create the piece.  Ice Woven Refined Velium is purchased from [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/npc.html?id=55589 Sandrice Gemheart (Merchant)] in Crystal Caverns (Torment of Velious), cost 36,750 platinum. The emblems are purchased from vendors at the small bank in Plane of Knowledge (see above). 

* Tier 2 ([[Tradeskills|Tradeskilled]]):  Velium Empowered [slot name]

=== Tradeskilled ===
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136846 Crystallized Velium Ore] is used to make Velium Infused items. A tradeskilled character can create an item and give it to another who makes the final combine with the Crystallized Velium Ore (no skill needed for final combine).
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136849 Crystallized Precious Velium Ore] is used to make [https://www.eqtraders.com/search/reverse_recipe_search.php?item=65852 Rallos Zek Acolyte's] slot 18/19 [[augmentations]]. A minimum [[Jewelcraft|Jewelry Making]] skill of 300 is required. You must complete most of the sixth [[Rallos Zek's Earring]] quest, [https://tov.eqresource.com/tacticalobservations.php Tactical Observations], to learn these recipes.
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136850 Diamondized Precious Velium Ore] is a random drop off trash in ''Torment of Velious'' and ''[[Claws of Veeshan]]'' raid zones and is used to make [https://www.eqtraders.com/search/reverse_recipe_search.php?item=65854&menustr=010000000000 Rallos Zek Devotee's] slot 19 [[augmentations]]. A minimum [[Jewelcraft|Jewelry Making]] skill of 300 is required. You must complete most of the seventh Rallos Zek's Earring quest, [https://tov.eqresource.com/totalityofwar.php Totality of War], to learn these recipes.
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=136847 Diamondized Velium Ore Nugget] is found in raid chests and is used to make Velium Enhanced and Velium Empowered raid-level items. A tradeskilled character can create an item and give it to another who makes the final combine with the Diamondized Velium Ore Nugget (no skill needed for final combine).

=== Power Sources ===
''Torment of Velious'' contains recipes for four tradeskilled power sources, created using [[Spell Research]].  You must be doing or have completed the quest Strategic Results ([https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=9930 Allakhazam], [https://tov.eqresource.com/strategicresults.php EQ Resource]) (one of the Earring of Rallos Zek quests) in order to create them.
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=138016 Velium Assaulter Source]
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=138020 Velium Convoker Source]
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=138015 Velium Mendicant Source]
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=138010 Velium Protector Source]

=== Chase ===
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/wiki/eq:Torment_of_Velious_Chase_Items Allakhazam: Torment of Velious Chase Items]
Extremely rare raid level items have a chance to drop off of mobs.

=== Luminous Restless Ice ===
''[[The Broken Mirror]]'' introduced a special item, the [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=125754 Eyes of Life and Decay].  The Eyes of Life and Decay boost your damaging and healing abilities.  This is obtained by completing raid [[achievements]]. They start out only doing so by 1% but gain power as you complete more raid achievements.

However, the Eyes of Life and Decay only work on abilities up to level 110.

''Torment of Velious'' introduces a new item, [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/search.html?q=Luminous+Restless+Ice Luminous Restless Ice].  Luminous Restless Ice has the Focus Effect: Restless Focus which improves damaging and healing abilities up to level 120.  It is a [[type 3 augmentations|type 3 augmentation]].  In addition, the  Eyes of Life and Decay could only be obtained and improved by difficult to complete raid achievements.  However, Luminous Restless Ice is obtained by completing solo/group quest achievements.  It is still necessary to compete raids and raid achievements to maximize its power.

* Completing Hero of Eastern Wastes grants you [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=137879 Luminous Restless Ice] with Focus Effect: Restless Focus I (1% bonus to damaging and healing abilities, level 111+ required)
* Completing Hero of The Great Divide unlocks [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=137717 Luminous Restless Ice] with Restless Focus II (3% bonus to damaging and healing abilities, level 112+ required)
* Completing Hero of Velketor's Labyrinth unlocks [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=137878 Luminous Restless Ice] with Restless Focus III (5% bonus to damaging and healing abilities, level 113+ required)
* Completing Hero of Kael Drakkel unlocks [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=137718 Luminous Restless Ice] with Restless Focus IV (7% bonus to damaging and healing abilities, level 114+ required)
* Completing Conqueror of Torment of Velious (defeat all of the raids) unlocks [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=137880 Luminous Restless Ice] with Restless Focus V (9% bonus to damaging and healing abilities, level 115+ required)
* Completing Vanquisher of Torment of Velious (get all of the raid achievements) unlocks [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=137881 Luminous Restless Ice] with Restless Focus VI (10% bonus to damaging and healing abilities, level 115+ required)

=== Luck ===
{{Cquote|<br />Tier 1 items do not get luck. Luck is a premium feature and Tier 1 items are not locked to premium.||| [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/adding-luck-to-tov-gear.262630/#post-3861119 Ngreth Thergn, EQ Developer]}}

== Alternate currency ==
''Torment of Velious'' introduces two new [[alternate currency]] types:
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=137538 Froststone Ducat] - Earned by doing ''Torment of Veliouis'' missions. Used to purchase group gear.
* [https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=137990 Warlord's Symbol] - Earned by completing ''Torment of Velious'' raids. Used to purchase raid gear.

== Lore ==
A new threat faces all and many creatures that have been familiar to Norrathians have been strangely transformed by living ice.

The lands and denizens of the continent of Velious are suffering. The icy landscape has seemingly come to life and is flowing oddly upward toward the sky. This restless ice is infecting and animating the inhabitants it touches, turning them into zombie-like beings with a strange icy infection that appears alive in its own way – moving and shifting over their bodies. What has caused this strange turn? And what could it mean? All adventurers are called upon to unravel the chilling mysteries that are the Torment of Velious.

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