Starting Faction Standings

The "Starting Faction Standing" guide provides a comprehensive overview of the initial faction standings for characters in Everquest. This guide details how a character’s race, class, and chosen deity influence their relationships with the major factions across Norrath. Whether you're navigating the complex political landscape of city-states or simply trying to avoid hostile guards, understanding your starting faction standing is essential for every new adventurer. This resource allows players to plan their journey more effectively by offering insights into which factions will view them favorably—or with hostility—from the moment they enter the game. Contributions are welcome! Please ensure that all entries reflect initial standings only. If illusions or other effects are used to alter race, please update the race accordingly to reflect the change.

Antonica

Freeport

Freeport, one of the most significant cities in Norrath, is divided into three districts—West Freeport, North Freeport, and East Freeport—and is home to several key factions, each with their own influence over different areas of the city. Navigating Freeport’s various factions is essential for characters, as these groups determine how NPCs will interact with you, from welcoming gestures to outright hostility.

Coalition of Tradefolk Ill Underground Rogues
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Ogre	Warrior	Rallos Zek	Dubious

Dismal Rage Evil Casters
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Ogre	Warrior	Rallos Zek	Apprehensively

Knights of Truth Hall of Truth Clerics/Paladins North Freeport Guards
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Wood Elf	Ranger	Tunare	Amiable

Priests of Marr Temple of Marr Clerics/Paladins
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Wood Elf	Ranger	Tunare	Indifferent

The Freeport Militia East/West Freeport Guards
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Ogre	Warrior	Rallos Zek	Threatening
Wood Elf	Ranger	Tunare	Dubious

Grobb

Grobb is the home city of the Trolls, located in the southern swamps of Antonica. As a stronghold of the Troll race, Grobb's factions reflect its brutish and warlike nature. Characters aligned with Grobb can expect favorable treatment from its inhabitants, but outsiders—especially those of certain races and classes—will likely face hostility.

Da Bashers Troll Warriors/Guards
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Ogre	Warrior	Rallos Zek	Apprehensively

Dark Ones Troll Shamans
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Ogre	Warrior	Rallos Zek	Threatening

Grobb Merchants Troll Merchants
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Ogre	Warrior	Rallos Zek	Indifferent

Shadowknights of Night Keep Troll Shadow Knights
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Ogre	Warrior	Rallos Zek	Dubious

Halas

Halas, the icy home of the Barbarians, is a rugged and isolated city located in the northwestern region of Everfrost. The residents of Halas are fiercely loyal to their own kind and hold deep cultural and religious ties to The Tribunal.

Neriak

Neriak, the capital of the Teir'Dal (Dark Elves), is a sprawling underground city divided into three distinct zones: Neriak Foreign Quarter, Neriak Commons, and Neriak Third Gate. Each zone represents a deeper and more secure part of the city, with increasing restrictions on who can enter. The city is home to various factions that govern its social and political life.

Oggok

Oggok, the stronghold of the Ogre race, is located in the southwestern swamps of Antonica. As a city controlled by the brutish Ogres, it harbors a handful of factions that reflect their militaristic and primal culture. The main factions in Oggok are largely concerned with maintaining order and strength within the Ogre community, while also keeping outsiders—particularly "good-aligned" races—at bay.

Qeynos

Qeynos, one of the major human cities in Everquest Project 1999, is home to a variety of factions that govern the daily life, politics, and security within its walls and surrounding territories. Characters entering Qeynos will encounter a number of prominent factions that determine their ability to safely move through the city and interact with its inhabitants.

Rivervale

Rivervale, the quaint home of the Halflings, is a small but vibrant community nestled in the Misty Thicket. Despite its size, the town boasts a variety of factions that govern the social, political, and religious life of its inhabitants.

Faydark

Ak'Anon

Ak'Anon, the subterranean city of Gnomes, is home to various factions that represent the diverse interests and political groups of the city. These factions include mechanical innovators, religious sects, and law enforcers, all of which shape the internal workings of Ak'Anon.

Dark Reflection Gnome Evil Casters
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Wood Elf	Ranger	Tunare	Ready to Attack

Deep Muses Gnome Clerics & Rogues
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Wood Elf	Ranger	Tunare	Apprehensive

Eldritch Collective Gnome Good Casters
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Wood Elf	Ranger	Tunare	Apprehensive

Gem Choppers Gnome Warriors & Guards
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Dark Elf	Wizard	Solusek Ro	Dubious
Wood Elf	Ranger	Tunare	Apprehensive

King Ak'Anon Clockwork Guards
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Wood Elf	Ranger	Tunare	Indifferent

Merchants of AkAnon Gnome Merchants
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Wood Elf	Ranger	Tunare	Indifferent

Felwithe & Kelethin

Felwithe and Kelethin, both homes to the high elves and wood elves respectively, are aligned with good-aligned factions such as the Clerics of Tunare, Soldiers of Tunare, and Emerald Warriors. Characters with strong ties to nature or good deities, like Tunare, will generally be welcomed in these cities. However, those aligned with evil deities or from opposing races, such as dark elves or trolls, will face hostility from the guards and other citizens who defend these elven strongholds. Note: These factions are unique as they are shared among the High and Wood Elves.

Emerald Warriors Elf Warriors/Guards
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Dark Elf	Wizard	Solusek Ro	Ready to Attack
Ogre	Warrior	Rallos Zek	Threatening

Kaladim

Kaladim is the stronghold of the Dwarves, located in the Butcherblock Mountains, and serves as the primary hub for Dwarven characters. The city is governed by the Kingdom of Underfoot, and its denizens are deeply loyal to their deity, Brell Serilis

Miners Guild 249 Dwarf Paladins
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Dark Elf	Wizard	Solusek Ro	Threatening
Half Elf	Bard	Agnostic	Indifferent
Human	Rogue	Bristlebane	Indifferent
Wood Elf	Ranger	Tunare	Indifferent

Miners Guild 628 Dwarf Rogues
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Half Elf	Bard	Agnostic	Amiable
Human	Rogue	Bristlebane	Amiable
Wood Elf	Ranger	Tunare	Amiable

Storm Guard Dwarf Warriors/Guards
Race	Class	Deity	Standing
Dark Elf	Wizard	Solusek Ro	Threatening
Gnome	Necromancer	Bertoxxulous	Threatening
Half Elf	Bard	Agnostic	Apprehensive
Human	Rogue	Bristlebane	Apprehensive
Ogre	Warrior	Rallos Zek	Ready to Attack
Wood Elf	Ranger	Tunare	Apprehensive