Yes, you can sneak past Tormax and his guards if you hug the wall to the left (when facing the throne).
I've done this countless times to turn in my own armor pieces and for MQ's. Its been a few months though, so unless Verant changed things, this can be done.
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Duke Ardnahoy Noble Lord Protector of the 70th Crusade Fennin Ro - EQ I
Ardnahoy II Fearless Guardian of the 40th Tour Mistmore - EQ II
Does anyone know how to raise faction with this storm giant, nice guants im prayin the rest of the armour when found is no drop..... crosses his fingers