Leviathan
Leviathans are massive underwater monsters that inhabit the Unending Ocean and Sea of Sorrows. They are worshipped by krait and naga as deities, and as such the leviathans do not usually attempt to eat them.[1][2]
Leviathan skeletons can be found littering the coasts of Orr and other regions throughout the world, including the Crystal Desert and Cantha.
History[edit]
At some point, the Durmand Priory obtained a leviathan skeleton, with their scholars currently studying it.
While attempting to establish a deep settlement in Viathan Lake, the krait magically translocated their "protector", a leviathan, into the lake. The leviathan quickly depleted its aquatic food sources and begun lunging out of the water to attack humans and animals alike. It may also have attempted to devour its worshippers in its desperation, as it was appeared to have been wounded by krait attacks. It was later slain by fishermen.[1] Rumors persist about there being another leviathan in the lake, despite it being too small to support one.[3] Additionally, a fisherman from the village of Auld Red Wharf claims to have once caught one.[4]
The skeletal remains of a leviathan dubbed the Deep Crawler are beached on the shore of Janthir Syntri; the local lowland kodan claim he was slain by a fishmaster named Keen Hook after he swallowed her cub.[5] The partial skeletons of several other unnamed individuals can be found on the beach as well.
In 1219 AE, a prominent leviathan nicknamed "the Maw" was turned into a Risen servant of Zhaitan during the Great Tsunami, and terrorized the Sea of Sorrows for 40 years thereafter, until its (final) death at the hands of Macha. Its corpse can be seen off the shore of Claw Island, along with the wreckage of the Pride.
In the present day, two adolescent leviathans were spotted in the waters of New Kaineng City and off the coasts of Shing Jea Island, driven to leave the Unending Ocean in order to feed. Both individuals were slain by Tyrian visitors along with the largos Fahd al'Eshadhi. Another was attracted to the Tumultuous Sea in Janthir Syntri by the conflict on its shores.
Types[edit]
- See also: Category:Leviathans
Locations of skeletons[edit]
Known locations of leviathan skeletons.
- Lornar's Pass
- Durmand Priory
- The Durmand Priory (On a table, being studied)
- Durmand Priory
Gallery[edit]
- Screenshot
Seen briefly at the end of the Manifesto trailer.
Skeletal remains (complete and partial) of leviathans of various sizes found on the Crypts of the Dreaming Dead.
A skeleton being studied by the Durmand Priory.
A leviathan in the End of Dragons trailer.
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- Concept art
Trivia[edit]
- One unused brown leviathan model exists internally.[6]
- The leviathans of Guild Wars 2 are unrelated to the Leviathan of Guild Wars Factions; based off of Solid Ocean Fractal, The Leviathan is likely to be an Undersea Wurm.
- The Canthan race named after the Leviathan are also unrelated, being a form of crustacean as opposed to a sea creature.
- Luxon vessels were traditionally called the leviathans.
- Leviathans may have inspired the Sly Crew to name their flagship The Dark Leviathan.
- Rib bones from Primordial Leviathans are available as Halloween guild hall decorations.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Shore Eater
- ^ Dialogue during Fend off the leviathan
- Fahd al'Eshadhi: Stay vigilant for naga. They may interfere, since they worship leviathans as deities.
- Fahd al'Eshadhi: So, they're one of the few creatures leviathans won't eat. Though I suspect the true reason is because naga taste awful.
- ^ Fisher Keldain
- ^ Fisher Wallace
- ^ Demise of the Deep Crawler
- ^ [Data Mining] Removed-, unused- and forgotten models from way before release : Guildwars2
