Cathedral of Silence (story)

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Disambig icon.png This article is about the personal story mission. For the location, see Cathedral of Silence.

Cathedral of Silence

Year
1325 AE
Storyline
Personal story
Chapter
Victory or Death
Location
Cathedral of Silence
(Cursed Shore)
Level
80
Preceded by
Against the Corruption
Followed by
The Source of Orr
API
317

Cathedral of Silence is a mission in the personal story for characters of all races, who have decided in the previous mission to gather information about the source of Orr by appealing directly to Grenth.

Objectives[edit]

Search the hidden vaults of Orr's Temple of Grenth.

  • Meet Trahearne at the Cathedral of Silence.
  • Secure the Altar of Grenth.
  • Watch the resonant images of the Orrian priests.
  • Duplicate the rite of Grenth.
  • Speak with the Seventh Reaper.
  • Find the corrupted priest of Grenth.
  • Defeat the corrupted priest of Grenth.
    Event bar.jpg Event boss (tango icon).png
  • Speak with the Seventh Reaper.

Rewards[edit]

Click here to edit the reward data

All professions
Profession-specific

Walkthrough[edit]

You have Trahearne and a handful of allies that stay with you. You first go south and west, defeat foes, and the Avatar sends you to the east to defeat the keeper. While moving, you should generally use ranged weapons for the foes you see in your path to avoid over-aggro of other foes you see and popups you do not.

In order to summon the Avatar, when called upon to "mimic the priests" you need to stand where the marker indicates.

The Keeper is not particularly dangerous but summons Shades regularly which will overwhelm your allies. If you have a lot of firepower just focus on the Keeper, otherwise you need to drag out the fight and defeat each Shade then re-focus on the Keeper.

NPCs[edit]

Allies[edit]

Asura
Avatars
Humans
Raptors
Sylvari

Foes[edit]

Nightmares
Risen

Dialogue[edit]

Upon arriving at the entrance of the Cathedral:

Priestess Rhie: This temple must have been magnificent. It's painful to see it so ruined.
Pokka: Its foundations were shaken by the destruction of Orr, but it's still standing. Good work, that.
Priestess Rhie: Of course its foundations were good. That's where they put the tombs.
Trahearne: Lead the way, Commander.

Meeting Trahearne (cinematic):

Trahearne: Welcome, Commander. I've asked Priestess Rhie to join us. Her knowledge of the God of Death is unmatched.
Priestess Rhie: I never thought I'd be standing here! The Cathedral of Silence, the first temple of Grenth in Tyria. This is the Shrine of the Seven Reapers!
<Character name>: Who were the Seven Reapers? Priests of Grenth?
Priestess Rhie: Mortal heroes that fought beside Grenth when he defeated the god Dhuum and ascended to the throne of death. They became his avatars.
Priestess Rhie: I can still feel the altar's sanctity. The secrets you seek are here, but Orrian rites were very different. I may not be able to call the temple guardian.
Pokka: Don't worry. Where the faith ends, science begins. This is my VOED—that's Very Old Energy Detector to you non-geniuses.
Pokka: At this setting, it triggers old emotional resonance—visions of the past. When we get to the altar, we'll watch the image residue of the Orrians, and see what they did.
<Character name>: Excellent. Follow me, then, and we'll find that altar.

Talking with your allies:

Kozzak: I'm only here to record Master Pokk's[sic] achievements. Please don't get me in trouble.
Talk more option tango.png Interning at the Statics College, eh? I remember those days. (if asura with College of Statics background)
It's an honor to work with the college's most famous alumni! I'm doing a thesis on your work!
Talk end option tango.png Good luck, kid.
Talk more option tango.png Don't worry, Kozzak. I'm sure you'll do fine.
I hope so! You have no idea the pressure I'm under. Literally—publish or PERISH!
Talk end option tango.png Good luck, kid.
Pokka: Gods, spirits—pfaugh! Give me a good old-fashioned arcanoconverter and some widgets anyday!
Talk more option tango.png Hello, fellow alumnus! Remember me, from the College of Statics? (if asura with College of Statics background)
So I do! Glad to see they've got some decent brainpower around here. That'll make my job easier.
Talk back option tango.png Can I ask you another question?
Talk end option tango.png Don't worry. Between the two of us, how can we possibly fail?
Talk more option tango.png You don't believe in the Six Gods?
Of course not. I'm an asura! We believe in the Eternal Alchemy, the machine of the universe. We are all just cogs in the apparatus.
Talk more option tango.png I see. But you're here anyway?
Of course! Even superstitions have some science in them. We'll find the source—me, and my VOED.
Talk back option tango.png Hm. Can I ask you another question?
Talk end option tango.png To each their own.
Talk more option tango.png That gun you're carrying. What is it?
It's not a gun, it's a sensor! It'll find what we're looking for, just watch and see.
Talk more option tango.png What does it sense?
It senses very old energy—relics, artifacts. It'll find the most powerful, oldest thing in here, and then the Priestess can...er...do her thing. I don't know. Dance around, or something.
Talk back option tango.png Got it. Can you answer another question for me?
Talk end option tango.png Good to know. Thanks.
Talk end option tango.png You don't have to believe in something to make use of it. Come on.
Priestess Rhie: Bless you, <Character name>. This expedition marks the pinnacle of my hopes and dreams for the church. What an opportunity!
Talk more option tango.png I hope Grenth will watch over us today, Priestess. (if human blessed by Grenth)
I'm certain he will <Character name>. You've always been one of his most devoted followers.
Talk back option tango.png May I ask another question?
Talk end option tango.png I'll be praying for our success. Thank you, Priestess.
Talk more option tango.png It has been a while, Priestess. A pleasure to see you again. (if human and completed Speaker of the Dead)
You as well <Character name>. I've done a lot of praying since we opened those portals. I hope I'm ready for this!
Talk back option tango.png Me, too. Can I ask you another question?
Talk end option tango.png Faith will carry us through, Priestess.
Talk more option tango.png What's the history of this temple?
This was Grenth's first temple in Tyria, raised when he defeated Dhuum and ascended godhood. Some of his greatest priests served here—Desmina, Mausollus.
Talk more option tango.png Tell me about Dhuum.
Dhuum was a cruel and unjust god who ruled the Underworld. He refused to allow resurrections. In time, Grenth overthrew Dhuum and imprisoned him in the Hall of Judgement.
Talk more option tango.png So, Grenth was born a mortal, then? Not originally a god?
Grenth is Dwayna's son, but only half-god. His father was a mortal sculptor, but that is one of the greatest secrets of our church.
Talk more option tango.png Tell me more about Grenth. (same as "what's the history of this temple")
Talk back option tango.png Very interesting. Can I ask you another question?
Ask. I shall tell you what I know.
Talk more option tango.png What's the history of this temple?
Talk more option tango.png Have you ever been inside the Cathedral of Silence?
Talk end option tango.png I changed my mind. That's all I need to know.
Talk end option tango.png Fascinating. Thank you.
Talk more option tango.png Who was Desmina?
Desmina was Grenth's first priestess. She asked for revenge on those who had wronged her—and he granted it, in exchange for her loyalty.
Talk more option tango.png Tell me more about Grenth. (same as "What's the history of this temple")
Talk back option tango.png Very interesting. Can I ask another question?
Talk end option tango.png Fascinating. Thank you.
Talk more option tango.png Who was Mausollus?
A warrior-priest who carried the worship of Grenth from Arah into Elona. He crossed the sea that bore his name, and lived among the peoples of Vabbi and Istan.
Talk more option tango.png Tell me more about Grenth. (same as "what's the history of this temple")
Talk back option tango.png Can I ask you another question?
Talk end option tango.png Fascinating. Thank you, Priestess Rhie.
Talk back option tango.png May I ask you another question?
Talk end option tango.png Interesting. Thank you.
Talk more option tango.png Have you ever been inside the Cathedral of Silence?
No priest of Grenth has set foot here since Orr was lost to the sea, hundreds of years ago. I'm so excited, I'm shaking!
Talk back option tango.png May I ask you another question?
Talk end option tango.png It's going to be very interesting, I'm sure.
Talk end option tango.png I hope we find what we are looking for.
Trahearne: This temple is sacred, despite the corruption all around it. Fascinating.
Talk more option tango.png Do you know much about Grenth and his Reapers?
Very little, actually. My specialty is Orr, not the human gods. Ask Priestess Rhie.
Talk back option tango.png Can I ask you something else?
Talk end option tango.png All right, Thanks.
Talk more option tango.png How does this temple resist Zhaitan's corruption?
I do not believe it does—not entirely. But Grenth's power is akin to Zhaitan's, therefore, it may be he has more spiritual power to fight against the dragon.
Talk back option tango.png Interesting. Can I ask another question?
Talk end option tango.png Add that to our theories on how to defeat the dragons. It may come in handy.
Talk more option tango.png What's our plan Trahearne? How will this help us find the source?
The ancient priests of Grenth kept Orr's deepest secrets. If we can make contact with an avatar, they may be able to tell us where we can find the source.
Talk more option tango.png Tell me about the avatar.
It's a physical manifestation of a God—a spirit, sent by the diety[sic] to grant blessings or speak with its priests. I've never seen one, but I've heard about them.
Talk back option tango.png Interesting. Can I ask another question?
Talk end option tango.png It'll be a first for us both, then.
Talk end option tango.png I'll keep a careful watch.

After securing the altar:

Pokka: We're ready. Kozzak, activate the VOED.
Priestess Rhie: Look! They're performing the ritual.

Talking to Trahearne:

Trahearne: I hope this works. It's our only chance to contact the avatar.
Talk end option tango.png Priestess Rhie will come through for us. She has to.'

The resonant images performing the ritual:

Keeper of the Shrine: The charr are at the doorstep of Orr. They plan to sear our nation as they did Ascalon.
Keeper of the Shrine: Vizier Khilbron says he can defeat them, but we must prepare for the worst.
Keeper of the Shrine: As Desmina did so many years ago, we shall call upon Grenth for his aid. If Orr dies, at least we will be with Him.
Keeper of the Shrine: Where is the god to whom I may give my undying devotion? Where is the god to whom I may beg revenge against those who scorn me?

Duplicating the rite of Grenth:

Priestess Rhie: In order to commune with the altar, we should mimic them. Everyone, to your places.
Priestess Rhie: Where is the god to whom I may give my undying devotion? Where is the god to whom I may beg revenge against those who scorn me?
Avatar of Grenth: Follow where I lead, come whence I call, and the corpses of the dead will be yours to control.

Talking to Trahearne:

Trahearne: Speak to the avatar. We must discover if he knows where the source is.
Talk end option tango.png I'm on it.

Talking to the Reaper (cinematic):

Priestess Rhie: Hail, ancient one! Rise from your frozen tomb. I, your priestess, call upon you in the name of Grenth himself!
The Seventh Reaper: Who dares summon me? A true priest! Is there such a thing in this fallen land?
Priestess Rhie: I am Grenth's servant, and we have survived many dangers to speak with you, Please, hear us?
The Seventh Reaper: I see in your heart that you are no stranger to Death. Very well. I will hear you out, but in return you will kill in Grenth's name.
The Seventh Reaper: The keeper of this shrine has fallen to Zhaitan. Grenth wishes him returned, but I am too weak to perform the task. Destroy the keeper, and I will answer your questions.
Trahearne: Thank you, dark Reaper. We will do as you have asked.

After the cinematic:

Avatar of Grenth: Destroy the corruption. Return the soul of the keeper. Go.

Speaking with Priestess Rhie:

(Same dialogue as before but with a new option)
Talk more option tango.png Tell me about the Seven Reapers of Grenth.
The Seven Reapers were mortal heroes who fought beside Grenth when he defeated Dhuum. He rewarded them by elevating them to become his immortal avatars.
Talk more option tango.png Anything else about them?
They govern the various regions of the Underworld—the Labyrinth, Bone Pits, Chaos Planes, and so forth. But they have not been seen in human generations!
Talk more option tango.png Can you tell which one we're dealing with here?
I'm not sure, but if I had to guess, I'd say he's likely the Reaper of the Ice Wastes, Grenth's most faithful Reaper. He'd never give up on the Cathedral—no matter what.
Talk back option tango.png May I ask you another question?
Talk end option tango.png That's good to know. Thank you.
Talk back option tango.png May I ask you another question?
Talk end option tango.png Thank you for the information, Priestess Rhie.

While fighting the Risen Keeper:

Risen Keeper of the Shrine: Zhaitan, not Grenth, is my master now.

While casting Ceiling Collapse:

Risen Keeper of the Shrine: The world will collapse around you!

When summoning Shades:

Risen Keeper of the Shrine: Destroy them! Destroy all those who do not bow to the dragon.

When it reaches 50% health:

Risen Keeper of the Shrine: I escaped Death once and I will do it again!

When it reaches 25% health:

Risen Keeper of the Shrine: The Mists are filled with lies. Zhaitan is our only chance at immortality. Serve him!

When it dies:

Risen Keeper of the Shrine: I won't return to the Mists. I'm faithful to you, Zhaitan. Save me!

Speaking with the Seventh Reaper (cinematic):

Priestess Rhie: We've done it! Praise Grenth.
Pokka: Praise the Eternal Alchemy, you mean. It was my device that summoned that creepy guy in the first place.
Trahearne: We've fulfilled our part of the bargain, Reaper. Will you honor yours?
The Seventh Reaper: So shall it be. You seek the heart of Orr? Then you must go to the very beginning. The rock where the gods first set foot upon this world.
The Seventh Reaper: There is an artesian well hidden in the mountains behind the temple of Melandru. There, you will find the place where Orr began.
<Character name>: Thank you. We'll go there and cleanse this land of the dragon's corruption. Orr will once again be free.
The Seventh Reaper: Let it be so. I will see you again, heroes... in every swing of your enemy's blade, I will be there.

Speaking with Trahearne:

Trahearne: The place where the Six Gods first walked upon Tyria. I never dreamed I'd see it, yet now we know it is the end of our great journey.
Talk more option tango.png Your Wyld Hunt is nearly complete, my friend. How do you feel?
To be honest, terrified. What will we find there? What if we fail? So many things could go wrong.
Talk more option tango.png This is the moment of destiny, Trahearne. We'll face it together.
You have always been such a good friend, <Character name>. Thank you.
Talk back option tango.png You're welcome, Trahearne. Can I ask another question?
Of course. Ask away.
Talk more option tango.png Your Wyld Hunt is nearly over. This must be a tremendous moment for you.
Talk more option tango.png This was the place the gods first walked?
Talk end option tango.png Never mind. Let's go.
Talk end option tango.png I'm glad to be here, my friend.
Talk more option tango.png Where the gods first walked? What does that mean?
Human myth says that when the Six Gods came to Tyria, they built the city of Arah. The "source" must be the place where they first set foot on Tyria.
Talk more option tango.png I don't believe in "gods," but whatever these creatures were, they were powerful. The source must be equally so. (if charr)
Talk more option tango.png A place so powerful that it drew the attention of Gods from deep in the Mists? It must be amazing. (otherwise)
No matter what our personal beliefs, the source of Orr might be the only thing powerful enough to cleanse Orr. We must go there and see for ourselves.
Talk back option tango.png Agreed. May I ask another question?
Talk end option tango.png Yes. We must.
Talk end option tango.png Victory will be ours, Trahearne. Orr will be cleansed at last!

My story[edit]

Cathedral of Silence (story).jpg

Within the Cathedral of Silence, we met with Grenth's avatar—the Seventh Reaper. It was too weakened to defend the temple from a powerful Risen, so we made an exchange: we defeated the Risen, and the Reaper gave us the information we were looking for. Apparently, there is an artesian well hidden beneath the moutain[sic] near Melandru's temple, the very spot where the gods first set foot upon Tyria. There, we'll find the source of Orr.

My story

Notes[edit]

Asura with College of Statics background does not recognize VOED even though the character worked on it.