The Guild Wars 2 Lore Explained

1. Before the Exodus:

   • Approximately 10,000 years before the events of Guild Wars 2, the Great Giants faced extinction at the claws of the Elder Dragons during their last known awakening.
   • The surviving sentient races at that time included dwarves, Forgotten, jotun, mursaat, and Seers.
   • The mursaat betrayed the other four races and hid from the Elder Dragons, leading to conflict and near-extinction for the Seers.
   • Legends also speak of an “Age of Giants” ruled by various giant races.
   • The charr united under the Khan-Ur and conquered lands, warring with the Forgotten.
   • The Six Gods arrived, bringing humanity and the Forgotten to Tyria.
   • Balthazar guided humanity’s spread, leading to the establishment of kingdoms like Orr and the Primeval Dynasty.

2. Reign of Humans:

   • Humanity continued to expand, claiming Kryta and Ascalon.
   • In 1 BE, Abaddon used the Seer-made Bloodstone to spread powerful magic to all races.
   • Magic had existed earlier but was weaker until this event.

3. Further Reading:

   • For more in-depth lore, explore the Guild Wars 2 Wiki’s Lore section.
   • You can also check out the timeline to understand events leading up to Guild Wars 2.

Remember, this is just a glimpse of the vast lore in Guild Wars 2. Feel free to explore the detailed articles and immerse yourself in Tyria’s history! 🌟🗡️🌎