The 21st expansion has now unlocked for Free-to-Play members.

EverQuest's 21st expansion, The Darkened Sea, was released today for Free-to-Play members. The Standard Edition costs $39.99, and the Collector's Edition with several in-game bonus items costs $89.99.

On a mission to restore balance to Norrath, heroine Firiona Vie travels to Katta Castrum, a city in the Buried Sea, to heal the Combine Emperor, Tsaph Katta. However, a corrupt splinter faction of the Combine, along with the treacherous Lanys T'vyl, attacks the city and kidnaps the Combine ruler. It is up to the heroes of Norrath to track down Lanys and her compatriots, rescue the Emperor and put an end to whatever designs Lanys has planned for Norrath.

Check out our expansion preview and wiki guides:

• The Darkened Sea Overview
• Progression & Task Listing
• Group & Raid Armor
• Raiding in The Darkened Sea
• The Darkened Sea Lore