User:Sunlion/Lore sources and biographies
Amber[edit]
“The ancient trees in the Echovald Forest create a special type of amber that can be extracted.
Amber is a delicate[1] substance containing residual magic from the Jade Wind that appears in deposits within the Echovald Forest.[2] Wardens are attracted to amber deposits.[3] As of 1845 CC (1335 AE), amber is relatively cheap.[4]
Uses[edit]
Amber, when combined with jade, can be used in Kurzick rituals to create juggernauts,[2] and the two cause Luxon beasts of burden to grow to an enormous size.[5] Amber was also used in the creation of the Gods' Vengeance superweapon.[6]
Modern bladesworns use amber-infused cartridges from Echovald mines in their gunsabers, which deliver energy to both the blade and the wielder.[7] These same cartridges are also used in their pistols.[8]
Amber serves as a useful method of containing corrupted magic, which appears to include Void magic.[4] However, there appears to be some limit upon how much corrupted magic can be absorbed, as corrupted amber elementals have been seen.
Trivia[edit]
- Amber is seemingly unrelated to the ambrite found in the Maguuma Wastes.
See also[edit]
Mandragor[edit]
Mandragor are violent insectoid animals with plant-like features that inhabit the Blood Legion Homelands and the region of Kourna.[9] In the past, they could also be found in the Far Shiverpeaks, on the Isle of Istan, and in the Sulfurous Wastelands; it is unknown if they still inhabit these regions. They are often hunted for their roots, which are an ingredient for the mandragor root cakes that have long been popular among Elonians.[10] They burrow through the ground, wreaking havoc on crops[11] and emerging to attack prey when they approach. Mandragor are led by queens.[12]
Physiology[edit]
The qualities of mandragor roots differ based on the type of mandragor they were harvested from. The roots of the imps and slithers of Kourna hold more water and have a smoother texture than those harvested from mandragor devils in the Blood Legion Homelands, which have a smoky flavor.[9] However, prolonged consumption of the chewy, fibrous roots of Blood Legion Homelands mandragor will eat away at the taste buds and stomach lining, leaving a person unable to consume anything else. For this reason, they were the only food the charr would give their prisoners while under the rule of the shaman caste.[13] When planted, the Istani variety's roots grow into vines that latch onto the soil and prevent erosion.[14] They are also sometimes used to make sandwiches.[15]
In addition to their roots, certain other parts of mandragor have use. Their carapaces can be stewed over several days to make mandragor soup, a favorite recipe of Mad King Thorn.[16] When clapped together, the husks of Far Shiverpeaks mandragor make a sound described as resembling the trot of Modniir hooves when struck together.[17]
Yeti[edit]
Yeti are a race of aggressive furred primates typically inhabiting the mountain ranges of Cantha, though they have been encountered in Fahranur, on the Isle of Istan during Wintersday[18] and at some point in the distant past allegedly inhabited the Shiverpeak Mountains.[19] Despite their brutish nature, yeti are able to understand concepts such as honor and courage and possess a crude language, along with certain individuals having demonstrated knowledge of the Tyrian language, to accompany their hunter-gatherer society and are also capable of staging organized raids on settlements.[20][21] They are carnivorous and appear to have a taste for rabbits.[22] They were one of many races attacked by the Ministry of Purity during their war upon nonhumans in Cantha.[23]
Culture[edit]
Yeti families are composed of clans with names such as Strongjaw Clan[24] and Cragfist Clan.[25] Yeti typically take their surname from their clan's name, though several exceptions have been seen to this rule.
Within yeti society, elderly individuals are pressured to die with honor, in order to maintain the status of their clan. Dying peacefully is scorned as weak and causes the clan of the late individual to be shunned by other clans of yeti. Because of this pressure, elderly yeti will seek out death and dangerous foes in order to bring honor to their clans. Dying with honor, by yeti standards, has historically included being killed by Angchu tengu, sworn enemies of the yeti from before the Empire of the Dragon formed.[24][21][26]
Curiously, yeti are attracted to lanterns and will attack anyone they see holding one.[27] They are known to honor their dead in certain locations which they mark as sacred.[23]
Trivia[edit]
- Canthan yeti inspired a mini-boss in the Super Adventure Box.
- Norn children in Wayfarer Foothills play a game called Yeti Hunter where one person pretends to be a yeti.[28]
Creature plurals[edit]
- Skale
- Skale[29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40]
- Skales[41][37][42][43]
- Will Collyns dialogue uses both skale and skales as a plural form.
- Correct/more common plural form appears to be skale.
- Skelk
References[edit]
- ^ Guild Chat - Episode 110
- ^ a b Adeil zu Heltzer
- ^ Wardens On the March
- Rutger zu Heltzer: Your earlier heroics enabled us to reestablish our hold on Arborstone, the sacred cathedral of the zu Heltzers. Within its depths are great stores of magical amber. Unfortunately, as a side effect the wardens have been drawn to the area in droves...and our defenses have been overrun! [...]
- ^ a b Joon's Recapture Notes
- ^ Rasmus
- ^ Master Architect Gunther
- ^ Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons – Press Kit (GW2 Beta 2 Media Alert)
- Advanced Canthan technology has created a...unique weapon, fusing a firearm and a martial longblade to brutal effect. Exclusive to warriors, the gunsaber uses cartridges infused with magical, enriched amber from the heart of the mines in Echovald Forest, delivering energy to both the blade and the wielder while giving them unprecedented power.
- ^ "Jadestream" Shun
- ^ a b Guild Wars 2: Feasts of Tyria: Recipes from Kryta to Elona, page 149
- Every chef knows that the best way to obtain Mandragor Root is by slaying Mandragor beasts. But did you know that the qualities of Mandragor Roots differ between locations? The slithers and imps of Kourna produce roots that hold more water, giving it a smoother texture. Mandragor devils of the charr homelands drop roots with a smoky flavor that my friend Chef Ghoran swears by.
- ^ Ancient Kournan Coin
- ^ Wandering Priest
- ^ Queen of the Quarry
- First Spear Dehvad: Oh, <Character name>, good to see you again. Are you here to take care of the queen? What? You don't know what I'm talking about? Well, it seems that after you left Miner Tonabanza, a mandragor queen emerged and took over the quarry. I asked the sunspears to send help, so when I saw you I assumed you were the help they sent. Maybe their heading straight to the quarry. Could you give them a hand and kill that mandragor queen so we can get back to work?
- ^ Cain Sentor
- ^ Dialogue with Nicholas the Traveler
- ^ Chormar
- ^ Horseman Naramor
- ^ Klakki the Squire
- ^ How the Grentches Stole Wintersday
- ^ Linnea
- ^ Return of the Yeti
- Magistrate Kin: The Yeti have begun to stage organized raids under a new leader named Arrahhsh Mountainclub. Just last night they attacked the village. Although we were able to drive them off, they stole the sacred golden lantern that has hung in the village temple for years. The lantern doesn't have any actual powers, but it does serve as a potent and lovely symbol of our ties to Cantha and the emperor. Without it, many people will begin to despair and lose hope. Please, <Character name>, find Arrahhsh Mountainclub and retrieve the golden lantern!
- ^ a b Conflict in Cantha
- ^ Free the Fur
- Sujun: I have just learned that live rabbits are being used as bait by a hunter who wishes to capture a Yeti. As if this were not horrible enough, it seems that the scent of the rabbits is attracting all sorts of other creatures, which are attacking travelers on the road nearby. I need you to help me free the rabbits before they or anyone else gets hurt!
- ^ a b Qinkai Village Historic Plaque
- ^ a b Death with Honor
- Yorrt Strongjaw: Stupid human! Yorrt Strongjaw was to die in battle. Tengu was worthy foe. Yorrt Strongjaw is old Yeti. Yeti die of old age, no honor. Family scorned. Shunned. Tengu would have given Yorrt Strongjaw death with honor. Yorrt Strongjaw could kill you, but no honor come from killing puny human. Still... maybe human not so stupid? Maybe human help Yorrt Strongjaw? Find Yorrt Strongjaw brave Tengu warriors. Enemies worthy of Yeti. Yorrt Strongjaw face them and kill them. Do this, and human get reward from Trrok Strongjaw, son of Yorrt. When Yorrt Strongjaw dies with honor, take club. Strongjaw Clan will not attack human that carry club of Yorrt Strongjaw. What say human?
- ^ Revenge of the Yeti
- Wulk Cragfist: Wulk Cragfist came seeking meat to feed Cragfist clan. Sensali Tengu attack Wulk and Wulk's brothers. Cragfist clan fight well, but brothers all slain. Wulk Cragfist left for dead, too weak to avenge brothers. Human strong. Avenge Wulk Cragfist's brothers. Kill Sensali Tengu and Wulk Cragfist will give human some reward of value. Has human the courage to do this?
- ^ Canthan Culture
- ^ Winds of Change encounters
- Canthan Peasant: Well, there's still yetis. They'll still attack you. Especially if you're carrying a lantern.
- ^ Henna
- ^ Skale Slayer description
- Kill 1000 skale.
- ^ Skale-Fin Focus
- ^ Skale Zapper
- ^ Assist Stout Darkmind
- ^ Acquire a skale charmer from Secunda and use it to tag and tame nearby skale
- ^ Teach quaggans how to raise crabs
- ^ Help Fisher Travis maintain the river
- ^ Fight the Mysterious Quaggan Affliction
- ^ a b Wil Collyns
- ^ Baloop
- ^ Carmel
- ^ Valiant Enyr
- ^ Masticated Tasty Skale Fin
- ^ Jerome Tethers
- ^ The Artist's Workshop
- Hypnotized Carnival Performer: I never go swimming. I've seen too many people pulled under by skales and drakes.
- ^ Skelk Slayer description
- Kill 1000 skelk.
- ^ Seraph Archer
- ^ Kill the skelk assaulting Raintimber Mill
- ^ Stop the skelk from throwing cursed wall chunks onto shore
- ^ Slay the Great Skelk Regurgitant
- ^ Protect the trained skelk gathering kindling for Raintimber Mill
- ^ Silent Snowfall
- ^ March 14, 2023 game update notes
