Battle's Eve

Battle's Eve

Year

1337 AE

Storyline

Janthir Wilds

Chapter

Battle's Eve

Location

Lowland Shore
(Janthir)

Level

80

Preceded by

Trial and Error

Followed by

Balrior Peak

Battle's Eve is the twelvth chapter of the Janthir Wilds story and the second chapter of Godspawn.

Objectives

Partake in the battle's eve feast.

• Return to Harvest Den.
• Greet Poised Arrow.
• Meet with your allies.
• Introduce your allies to the lowland council::[sic] 0/3
  • Introduce Queen Jennah to "Fading Aurora".
  • Introduce Dagonet to Soaring Crest.
  • Introduce Countess Anise to Barbed Vale.
• Head to the sparring area.
• Spar with Barbed Vale.
  
• Perform Different Dances to Encourage Others to Join.
  
• Find Stoic Alder.
• Listen to the speeches.
• Endure Isgarren's "motivational" speech.
• Listen as Stoic Alder inspires the group.
• Regroup with your allies.

• Complete!

Walkthrough

Return to Harvest Den.

Head to  Harvest Den Waypoint — and enter the instance near the entrance to the village.

Greet Poised Arrow.

Meet Poised Arrow nearby and let the conversation happen. He'll mention the alliance representatives aren't participating in the festivities.

Meet with your allies.

Walk up to your allies by entering the green circle on your minimap. This will trigger a new conversation.

Introduce your allies to the lowland council

First, walk up and talk to Queen Jennah. You will be prompted to introduce her to Fading Aurora who Jennah and Anise know to be Waiting Sorrow.
Next, Talk to Firstborn Dagonet and lead him to Soaring Crest.
Finally, lead Countess Anise to Barbed Vale

Head to the sparring area.

After introducing Anise to Barbed Vale, the kodan will encourage you to spar with Barbed Vale. Head to the area marked by a star to trigger the next step.

Spar with Barbed Vale.

Fight with Vale until her health reaches about 50%, then the fight stops. Barbed Vale has a lot of AoE attacks which often will stun you. Dodging out of those, or bringing stability, or blocks will help a lot.

Perform Different Dances to Encourage Others to Join

Enter the circle around the fire and use skills 6 through 0 to encourage others to dance. A total of five dance moves are required to fill the progress bar.

Find Stoic Alder

Head north and traverse the building to find Stoic Alder on the terrace.

Listen to the speeches.

Listen as Stoic Alder starts speaking.

Endure Isgarren's "motivational" speech.

Continue listening as Isgarren makes his speech.

Listen as Stoic Alder inspires the group.

Continue listening to Stoic Alder.

Regroup with your allies.

Walk back west to the edge of the terrace and listen to your allies once more until the story completes.

Achievements

Battle's Eve	Godspawn	1  1
Rest for the battle ahead.Journal: Battle's Eve Reward: Large Stash of Carved Lowland Pine Coins	Completed Battle's Eve	1

• Complete the story mission.

Life of the Party	Godspawn	1
Speak with the other guests at the battle's eve feast.Journal: Battle's Eve Objectives: 3 objectives in total Talk to Dagda and Waiting Sorrow. Talk to Isgarren. Talk to Stoic Alder and Poised Arrow.	Spoke with Guests	1

• Talk to the NPCs after Stoic Alder's speech as marked on the minimap.

Show Me Those Moves, Isgarren!	Godspawn	1
Convince Isgarren to dance.If he didn't help with the Elder Dragons, do you really think he's going to join the dance circle?	Convinced Isgarren to Dance	1

• Talk to Isgarren (same as above achievement).

Sweet Moves, You Have	Godspawn	1
Participate in the dance circle.Journal: Battle's Eve	Participated in the Dance Circle	1

• After the speech, approach the fire and use one of the dance moves again.

The Queen of Battle	Godspawn	1
Spar with Barbed Vale without being downed.Journal: Battle's Eve	Sparred with Barbed Vale without Being Downed	1

NPCs

Allies

Harvest Den

Charr

• Malice Swordshadow

Humans

• Countess Anise
• Shining Blade
• Queen Jennah

Jotun

• Dagda

Kodan

• Azure Windfall
• Barbed Vale
• Dancing Bard
• Keeper of the Groove
• Kodan Landspeaker
• Loving Orchid
• Poised Arrow
• Silent Loch
• Soaring Crest
• Steely Dawn
• Stoic Alder
• Surging Tide
• Trampling Herd
• Vast Caldera
• Villager

Seers

• Isgarren

Sylvari

• Caithe
• Firstborn Dagonet

Dialogue

Harvest Den

Meet Poised Arrow

Poised Arrow: Wayfinder, I see you got Paw's invitation! Between us, he gets a bit sappy 'bout that sort of thing.

Poised Arrow: Though I s'pose the battle's eve feast isn't exactly a joyous occasion... More of a precautionary good-bye...

Poised Arrow: But dwell, we shan't. Still plenty of fun to be had. Although your alliance pals look to be having none of it.

<Character name>: Aside from me, Caithe, and Malice, they don't know the lowlanders very well yet.

Poised Arrow: Shall I introduce them? Pressure them to mingle? If all else fails, some honey wine should do the trick.

<Character name>: Appreciated. But you just enjoy the festivities. I'll see if I can loosen them up.

Meet with your allies

<Character name>: Seems like you don't know what to do with yourselves.

Queen Jennah: After decades of leaving bonds with the lowlanders untended...it appears I have my work cut out for me.

Countess Anise: This place is a bit rougher around the edges than Her majesty's royal court. Although I don't mind the change of pace.

Caithe: The lowlanders may look intimidating, but appearances can be deceiving. And they could say the same about some of us.

Isgarren: (grumbles)

<Character name>: How about I introduce you to a few of the council members? Might help break the ice.

Introduce Queen Jennah to "Fading Aurora"

<Character name>: For starters: Queen Jennah, there's someone you might like to meet.

Queen Jennah: Oh?

Queen Jennah: And Fading Aurora is the name we'll be sticking with, correct?

<Character name>: Ah, I suppose Anise was present for...the grand reveal.

Queen Jennah: Based on Anise's recollection, "grand" is certainly one way of putting it.

<Character name>: Aurora. I'd like you to meet a colleague and friend of mine. Queen Jennah of Kryta.

Waiting Sorrow: Your Majesty. Well, this is an honor.

Queen Jennah: Likewise, Fading Aurora. I've heard much about the town's healing master. All of it impressive.

Introduce Dagonet to Soaring Crest

<Character name>: Dagonet. I know someone you'll have plenty to chat about with.

Firstborn Dagonet: I'm eager to make their acquaintance.

<Character name>: Dagonet, meet Soaring Crest, Agroculture Master. Expert in Janthir's ecosystem and plant life.

Soaring Crest: Most things. I've still much to learn of your people.

Firstborn Dagonet: Then we're one and the same. Let's fix that.

Introduce Countess Anise to Barbed Vale

<Character name>: And finally, Anise. I know just the person for you.

Countess Anise: About time! The suspense was killing me.

<Character name>: Countess, meet Barbed Vale, Spear Master. I pity any who find themselves on the wrong end of her spear.

Countess Anise: Are you speaking from experience, Commander?

Barbed Vale: (laughs)

Kodan Landspeaker: The sparring match is soon to start. Who dares face our Spear Master in this test of might?

Loving Orchid: How about you? Think you could take Barbed Vale one-on-one?

Barbed Vale: Apologies. The eve before battle leaves them restless. Sparks nerves. They hide them with spears and boasting.

Countess Anise: Ha! I don't know that I'd be the best sparring partner. But I think I have just the match. Commander.

Queen Jennah: I often hear of your battles, but it's rare I have the opportunity to spectate.

<Character name>: How can I ever repay you for this, Anise?

Head to the sparring area

Barbed Vale Ready, Wayfinder?

I'm ready. Don't go easy on me, yeah?

Actually, give me a second.

Spar with Barbed Vale

Dagda: Watch your stance!

Surging Tide: That's it!

Steely Dawn: Yeah, Vale!

Steely Dawn: Strike! Now!

Barbed Vale: Exceptional, Wayfinder. Few face me one-on-one and live to boast. You've earned that right. And my respect.

Barbed Vale: The strangers should fear the fate that tomorrow promises them.

Poised Arrow: Deft work out there, Wayfinder. Nothing like sparring to shake the prebattle jitters.

Poised Arrow: Me, I'd rather dance them away. The eve of battle always wreaks havoc on my nerves.

<Character name>: Well, battle is plenty of cause for nervousness. If you stop feeling nervous, that's when you should be concerned.

Poised Arrow: Wise you are, Wayfinder. Speaking of calming the nerves, the Rite of the Warrior dance is starting up.

Poised Arrow: Join the dance circle. Make the others jealous with your swanlike moves!

Keeper of the Groove: The Rite of the Warrior dance commences! Who shall be first to thaw our dance circle?

Keeper of the Groove: Perhaps a visitor? Wayfinder, you impress us with your sparring moves. Have you the dance moves to match?

Poised Arrow: You bet the wayfinder does! Don't fret; I'll join you.

Perform Different Dances to Encourage Others to Join

Keeper of the Groove: Gather 'round; fan our flames! Think of them as a warrior's life-fire burning bright. In battle and in peace.

Keeper of the Groove: That's it! A dance on battle's eve loosens muscles and inhibitions! A fine tradition.

Keeper of the Groove: Draw your bearkin near. Whether you set off to battle or stay back to hold down the fort, we dance in camaraderie!

Keeper of the Groove: Yes! Fear not tomorrow, no! Hold dear tonight! Dance, DANCE!

Keeper of the Groove: What a crowd! Let ashmakers tell of this battle's eve for ages to come! Thank you. Thank you all!

Find Stoic Alder

Stoic Alder: Gathered here, we are, to remember— No, no—makes it sound like a funeral pyre...

Stoic Alder: Wayfinder.

<Character name>: They'll appreciate the message, whatever wording you settle on.

Stoic Alder: Your assurance is appreciated, although I wish the message were one I needn't deliver.

<Character name>: I understand.

Stoic Alder: Never gets easier. Although, truth be told...I wouldn't want it to.

Listen to the speeches.

Stoic Alder: I've some prepared remarks. Keep them brief, I shall. Lest the rumble of your stomachs drown out my words.

Stoic Alder: But first, I shall offer the floor to our visitors. If you've your own words to air, please, come forth.

Isgarren: I didn't come with a prepared speech, but as the leader of the Astral Ward and a vanguard of the Tyrian Alliance...

Countess Anise: Huh. Now he's a "vanguard"? What happened to "the triviality of Tyrian politics"?

Isgarren: I'm sure the muse will strike.

Endure Isgarren's "motivational" speech.

Isgarren: The foes before us may seem marvels, born of worlds unknown. Let me assure you, they are nothing new.

Isgarren: Past millennia watched the titans rise to power, only to be buried by history's indifferent debris.

Isgarren: Tomorrow, we shall damn them to that same insignificant fate.

Isgarren: Will they appear again in a future distance from our own? Who knows. Instead, we must remember life's true constant...

Isgarren: The struggle for survival. Incessant. Ruthless. Natural. It is that very force your tribe reveres—that powers life.

Isgarren: So fear not these crude beasts. No. Fear repose! Fear a life so catatonic it makes risking death feel like living!

Isgarren: I find it all rather freeing, don't you?

Dagda: For a minute there, I thought he had it. But then he kept talking...

Waiting Sorrow: Still not the worst pep talk he's given...

Listen as Stoic Alder inspires the group

Stoic Alder: Our guest's speech may seem disquieting. As is war. A thief of solace, and—most cruelly—hope.

Stoic Alder: Far too many of us know this firsthand. So, I share with you a poem from moons long past.

Stoic Alder: It has seen me to brighter shores. May it do you that same kindness.

Stoic Alder: "As we march toward peril's hearth, our kinfolk at our sides..."

Stoic Alder: "Each step, perhaps, could be our last—or first, toward kinder skies..."

Stoic Alder: "Our spears we'll don, and fight 'til dawn, to guard the ground we've stood..."

Stoic Alder: "But won't have won 'til battle's done, and stays that way for good."

Stoic Alder: "And stays that way for good." That sentiment, I find freeing.

Stoic Alder: Until we see such times, we march, bearkin and allied friends, to guard our grounds against a foe most wicked.

Stoic Alder: What they have in strength, they lack in respect for one another. We have both. And some damn good spears.

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Janthir Wilds storyline

Act 1	Prologue: The Tyrian Alliance → Unknown Territory → Diplomacy and Discovery → Home Sweet Home → Missing in Action → Strangers among Lands
Act 2	Storm Clouds over Janthir → Twice Stricken → Finding Balance → Against the Wall → Sorrow in These Halls
Godspawn	Trial and Error → Battle's Eve → Balrior Peak
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