mmorchive

November 19, 2003 EQ in-game, Rallos Zek server

SYSTEMWIDE_MESSAGE Brenlo : In the darkness the shout to engage was heard. Seconds later a huge burst of magical energy could be felt as the Wizards and Shadow Knights engaged, and huge volleys of arrows begin to rain down as one against their target.

SYSTEMWIDE_MESSAGE Brenlo : The massive infantry then moved in to intercept Kerafrym in mortal combat, supported by a compliment of warriors. The clashing of steel and the screams of chaos echoed in the beasts tomb.

SYSTEMWIDE_MESSAGE Brenlo : Over three hours had past since the epic confrontation began, then there was silence. As a cold freezing wind blew across the field of battle, hundreds had died and many more lay injured on the ground.

SYSTEMWIDE_MESSAGE Brenlo : All was silent again for a brief moment as the image of the legendary Kerafyrm lay lifeless at their feet. Suddenly, the cries of joy and accomplishment began to echo through the decrepit hall and then rain across the land of Norrath.

SYSTEMWIDE_MESSAGE Brenlo : The once warring clans of Ascending Dawn, Wudan, and Magus Imperialis Magicus had put there personal battles aside and come together united as one to accomplish the impossible.

SYSTEMWIDE_MESSAGE Brenlo : They had triumphed where all others before them had failed, they had slain the Legendary Kerafyrm. As the victors departed the ancient tomb, rumors began to spread across the world of Rallos Zek. Rumors became Stories. Stories became Legend.

SYSTEMWIDE_MESSAGE Brenlo : Yet, the Legend of the impossible task they had accomplished together could only be truly told by those that were there. Their story will be remember on Norrath forever.

Originally, the Sleeper (Kerafyrm) was theorized to be unkillable. And at the time, he almost certainly was. Two years of gear, levels, and expansions later (and some changes to the mob itself - my understanding is that his HP regeneration was modified at some point), he was killable.

Once awakened, the Sleeper would eventually despawn. As a result, there was a very limited timespan within which you could attempt to kill him. Once despawned, he was gone forever.