EverQuest’s Torment Of Velious Expansion Is Now Free-To-Play

EverQuest is making yet another one of its numerous expansions free for all players, more specifically 2019’s Torment of Velious. The expansion opens up new wintry zones for free-to-play players to explore, including the Eastern Wastes, Kael Drakkel, Ry'gorr Mines, Velketor’s Labyrinth, the Crystal Caverns, and The Great Divide.

“With the Gretespaign completely encased in ice the Eastern Wastes have been almost completely sealed off from the outside world. Ry'Gorr Keep, once the stronghold of the Ry'Gorr clan, has been ruptured by the restless ice of Velious and any orcs that remain there have been dead for a while, though that does not prevent them from being extremely dangerous to the living. Most of the structures, be they coldain, Kromrif, or orcish, have been toppled or completely covered by the ice. It seems that only the great dragon statue that designates the entrance to the Sleeper's Tomb remains unharmed though no one seems to be able to activate the orb that allows entrance.

The survivors have gathered behind a wall, hastily built by the coldain on one of the cliffs overlooking the ocean. Kromrif and Ry'Gorr have given up their age-old hatreds to defend the only safe place remaining to them. The heroes of Norrath have been asked to seek out Belinda in the northern Desert of Ro and hitch a ride on her ‘tamed’ griffins. They can bring them to the assistance of those in need, if they are brave and capable enough.”

Torment of Velious also comes with dozens of hours of new content, including quests, missions, and raids as well as new abilities and spells for use on the mobs and bosses found in the new region. Check out the original expansion launch trailer from 2019 right after the jump. You can also head over to the EverQuest official site for more info.