EQ2 Free-to-Play is a very generous free trial of EQ2 from level 1-95. Playing beyond that point without a subscription doesn't seem to be intended. Is there any doubt the Epic 2.0 weapons will be PRESTIGE?
Just seemed odd that the other classes can get the quest rewards (which can be quite nice) for their quests.
I know it doesn't help you right now, but the 9 May update will be opening up the following Fabled zones to non-members: City of the Nayad [Advanced Solo] City of the Nayad [Heroic], Scourge Keep [Advanced Solo] Scourge Keep [Heroic], The Fabled Antechamber of Fate [Raid] The Fabled Cavern of the Crustaceans [Raid] The Fabled Chamber of Immortality The Fabled Nizara The Fabled Nizara The Fabled Ruins of Varsoon The Fabled Sanctum of Fear The Fabled Temple of Cazic-Thule The Fabled Xux'laio's Roost [Raid] Zek, the Scourge Wastes [Heroic] Zek, the Scourge Wastes [Solo] Zek, the Scourge Wastes: The Siege [Raid] (from the latest Test Update Notes)
There was also mention in some of the AMAs that some Prestige tags are going to be removed, though no specifics were given.