February 28^th, 2005 (5:04pm) - Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), announced information on the release of The Bloodline Chronicles, the first Adventure Pack for the online fantasy game EverQuest II. The Bloodline Chronicles gives players a large amount of new content in a story-based realm located beneath the surface of Norrath. The Bloodline Chronicles will be available via digital download beginning March 21, 2005, for US $4.99, and requires a current subscription to EverQuest II to play.

EQII Adventure Packs will feature new quests, zones, storylines and story arcs that will allow players to further immerse themselves in the shattered lands of Norrath. All players will have access to certain levels of the Adventure Packs; however in order to complete the content, players will need to purchase the Adventure Packs for a small fee.

The Bloodline Chronicles takes you deep into the mysterious caverns beneath Nektulos Forest to investigate the source of strange happenings in the land of Norrath. Battle the denizens of the underworld to discover the dark secrets of the Tombs of Night and enter, the Crypt of T’Haen to confront the legendary lost lord of the undead. Content in The Bloodline Chronicles is geared towards level 30-45 players, however all players will be given access to one zone, the Tombs of Night, whether or not they choose to purchase the Adventure Pack.