2001Shadows of Luclin
The Sleeper Awakens on Rodcet Nife
AoD/AL/EL · <Avatars of Discord> · Rodcet Nife · Sleeper's Tomb
October 14, 2001 — AoD/AL/EL killed the Ventani warders, releasing the Sleeper — Kerafyrm. This was one of EverQuest's most legendary server-wide events. Once the Sleeper was released, it could never be reversed. The ancient dragon was free.
Source: Delheru's Rodcet Nife Timeline (rodcetnife.org), preserved by Xolamax via https://sites.google.com/site/villelehtonen/rodcetnife