Symon's History of Ascalon (book)

Symon's History of Ascalon

Location

Special Collections
(Hidden Arcana)

Type

Book

Interact

Yes

Destructible

No

Other images

Interactive map (floor -13)

Symon's History of Ascalon is a book found in the Durmand Priory's Special Collections during the Hidden Arcana chapter of the Echoes of the Past.

Location

Shiverpeak Mountains

• Hidden Arcana
  • Special Collections

Story involvement

Living World Season 2

• Episode 5: Echoes of the Past
  • Hidden Arcana

Text

This book, written by a royal scribe, has become one of the most beloved volumes in classrooms across Tyria.

Read on.

It's a revealing historical and cultural work, including various notes Symon could not resist putting into it. His ability to analyze political conflict and diplomatic maneuvering was unparalleled.

Read on.

The book includes coverage of the war between Ascalon and Kryta in great detail with insightful commentary and evaluation.

Put it back.

Put it back.

Notes

The Guild Wars Wiki has an article on Symon's History of Ascalon.

• It is also an ascended back item, though this is the only version that can be read.