SOE is, of course, the perpetual home of Everquest, the game that, more or less, started it all mmo-wise. Yeah, we do not want to hear about Ultima and such via e-mail, ok? Star Wars Galaxies, as well, and a slew of other MMO games. Well, in John Smedley's keynote at ION 08 that's apparently all going to be changing in the near future. He did say "There's more Everquest in our future." But after that, left the topic of EQ. Free Realms and The Agency are where MMO games are going at SOE, it seems. Check out the speech yourself.

From SOE:

Additional Crypt of Decay Lore: Throughout worlds, planes, and other dimensions there are many different objects of an immense power. These artifacts are only known of legends and rumors spread throughout the various lands. The Torch of Lxanvom is one of these artifacts.

From SOE:

Your job is clear; hunt down the Forsworn and force them to retake their oaths to the Tribunal or face the consequences! You will not be alone in this. Along the way meet up with the Oathbound heroes Terin, Cyndra, Karlemayne and Eluviel and employ their special skills to help you achieve your goals.

From SOE:

Legends of Norrath Inquisitor, the next expansion set for the Legends of Norrath online-only trading card game, is just around the corner! Here are a couple more cards to give you a taste of the "claimables" in that new and exciting set!

From SOE:

For Game Update 43 there will be a "Need Before Greed" option as well as a "Round Robin" option added to your looting options. These will not be forced upon the group, but additions to the list that's already available.

The official magazine of Everquest, Equinox, is up to its second issue. For those who want, you can pre-order starting today. Click read more for the full info.

PRESS RELEASE

EQuinox is the first official print magazine dedicated entirely to EverQuest® II (EQ II), its players, creators and adventurers in the world of Norrath. EQuinox is a community driven magazine written by players, developers and EQ II enthusiasts providing insight, information and excitement about the world of EQ II. Pre-orders for the second issue of EQuinox are scheduled to begin today.

From SOE:

There's been a great amount of epic information cycling around the internet over this past week, here's a collection of those Epic concept art desktops! Also, if you're a tradeskiller, you may be interested in seeing what you may be working for with the release of Game Update 42!

From SOE:

Every week SOE highlights EverQuest community members. This week meet Bewitchin from Drinal server. Check it out.

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With so much information being posted in the EQII Official Forums at all times, it can be very hard to keep up with it and very easy to miss some real gems and opportunities to share. Have no fear though; the Treasure Chest is here to highlight interesting, unusual, and humorous posts, as well as opportunities to help your fellow player with a question or two!

The latest installment of the EQ Forum Hodgepodge is posted over at the official website. Lots of interesting threads this week, check it out.