Dorcha

Dorcha

Race

Sylvari

Location

The Song Bower
(The Grove)

Image(s)

Interactive map (Surface)

Dorcha is a sylvari resident of The Grove. She can be found in The Song Bower, north of Constellation Shelter. She has become depressed since her closest friend abandoned the Dream of Dreams and became a Soundless.

Location

Maguuma Jungle

• The Grove
  • The Song Bower

Dialogue

I'm afraid I won't be good company just now. My closest friend, whom I've known since we awakened, has abandoned the Dream.

(If sylvari)

He became Soundless?

I'm afraid so. He said he could no longer tolerate the "emotional noise". He felt his empathy very keenly, I think. He has a huge heart. But, it was too much for him.

But why?

He felt buffeted by the emotions of others. He was swept along with heir[sic] sadness, fear, and even their joy. And he didn't always know why he was feeling those things. He hated it.

What happened to him?

He learned to cut himself off and left to join others like him. The last time I saw him, I felt nothing from him. He simply said good-bye and walked away. How could he be so empty?

I'm sorry for your loss.

I understand.

I understand your pain.

(If non-sylvari)

How does one abandon the Dream?

We call them Soundless. Some of our people can't tolerate having an emphatic connection to those around them. They feel the emotions of others too profoundly.

So, what do they do?

They learn to cut themselves off completely from their empathy. Their world becomes silent, empty. They usually leave to live alone or with other Soundless.

And you said your friend did this?

Yes. Last time I saw him, I couldn't sense him like I usually can. He said good-bye and walked away. How could he be so empty?

I have no answers for you. Good-bye.

It must take strength of will to do that.

Emotions can be trouble. Good-bye.

I'll leave you be, then.