Plains of Ashford
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Plains of Ashford
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Map of Plains of Ashford
- Levels
- 1 – 15
- Type
- Zone
- Region
- Ascalon
- Connects to
- Blazeridge Steppes (E)
Diessa Plateau (N)
Iron Marches (NE)
Skywatch Archipelago (S)
Black Citadel (W) - Pets
- Whiptail Devourer
- API
- 19
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“Long ago, the human kingdom of Ascalon occupied the Plains of Ashford. Now, the ruins of that once-great nation tumble across the landscape, and the ghosts of the past haunt any who pass through their territory.
— In-game description
The Plains of Ashford is a zone in Ascalon region and the starting zone for new charr characters. This is one of the two primary territories of the Iron Legion in Ascalon, the other being Diessa Plateau. The land is riddled with human ruins and plagued by Ascalonian ghosts who were brought forth by the Foefire.
Getting there[edit]
- From the Black Citadel — zone portal is east from the Mustering Ground Waypoint — in the Mustering Ground to the Ashford Gate.
- From Diessa Plateau — south-east from the Breachwater Waypoint — in the Breachwater Lake.
- From Blazeridge Steppes — north-west from the The Last Whiskey Bar Waypoint — in the Dragonwatch area.
- From Iron Marches — south from the Dewclaw Waypoint — in the Stonesheath Overlook.
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Excellent Charting of Ashford Greetings, Traveler, Good work exploring all of Ashford. You nearly got your tail kicked, but we're confident you'll go on to do better next time. —Tyrian Explorers Society |
Locations[edit]
Interactive map[edit]
Events[edit]
Answer lore questions to draw out a challenger from the legions for a duel (2) - very rare, unknown trigger
Herd cattle into the pen (2)
Drive away the hungry hawkeye griffon trying to steal charr cubs (2) - very rare, unknown trigger
Protect the armory from the Flame Legion (2)
- Failure: Reclaim the armory from the Flame Legion (2)
- Failure:
- Stop thieves from stealing Pitmaster Portersmoke's barbecue (3)
Protect the weapon parts from the Flame Legion (3)
Help Marik Grimeclaw safely deliver his report to Tela Range (3)
Kill skritt to collect cannonballs (3)
Lure out devourers to get at their eggs (3)
- Defeat the violent plated behemoth (4) - very rare
- Prevent a brawl between the three legions (4)
- Join Engineer Marinus on his maintenance patrol (4)
- Kill the rampaging skale (4)
- Kill the rock drake broodmother (4)
- Clear the lake of tar elementals (4)
- Success: Destroy the Flame Legion braziers (5)
- Success: Defeat the Flame Legion Shaman (5)
- Success:
- Success:
- Capture ghosts for Jenk Cutspecter using his ghost collector (6)
- Success: Protect the Containment Unit (6)
- Failure: Destroy the ghosts in the containment unit hangar (7)
- Failure:
- Success:
- Stay near the Crush cubs and keep the ghosts away (6)
- Break the morale of the attacking harpies and defend the mortars (6)
- Escort Vhes Hauntslayer and her warband (6)
- Success: Protect Hauntsmash as he plants charges (6)
- Success: Defend the Ash Legion's camp (6)
- Success:
- Success:
- Find the missing scout and escort her back to Sharptail (7)
- Dispatch Captain Calhaan's ghost (7)
- [Group Event] Defeat the enraged grawl rampaging through Martyr's Woods (7)
- [Group Event] Destroy the effigy before it reaches the Victory Cenotaph (8)
- Failure: Protect the engineers repairing the Victory Cenotaph (8)
- Success of either of the 2 preceding events: Kill the veteran lava shaman (8)
- Success of either of the 2 preceding events:
- Failure:
- Defeat the disturbed shade of Grazden the Protector (10)
- Destroy the Separatist catapults and roadblock (10)
- Defend Spirit Hunter Camp from ghostly invaders (10)
- Failure: Drive the Ascalonian ghosts from Spirit Hunter Camp (10)
- Success of either of the 2 preceding events: Scout the Abbey Ruins with the Bane Warband (10)
- Success: Defeat the Ascalonian ghost leader in Abbey Ruins (10)
- Success:
- Success of either of the 2 preceding events:
- Failure:
- Break the morale of the harpies stealing the Durmand Priory's supplies (10)
- Defend Swordcross command post from ghosts (11)
- Success: Defend Plagan Swordrend as he repairs the turrets (11)
- Success: Protect the siege team as they approach the wall (11)
- Success: Defend the mortars from ghosts (12)
- Success:
- Success: Protect the demolition team (13)
- Success:
- Kill the Separatists before they destroy the Iron Barracuda (11)
- Failure: Assist Legionnaire Burnwhite in repairing the Iron Barracuda (11)
- Success of either of the 2 preceding events: Destroy the Separatist camp (12)
- Success of either of the 2 preceding events:
- Failure:
- Kill the shadow skelk matriarch (12)
- Kill Captain Ravenwood (12)
- Defeat the dread skale (12)
- Drive the ogres from their watchtower by killing their scouts (13)
- Success: Drive off the ogres attacking Watchcrag Tower (13)
- Success: [Group Event] Capture Stonecrag Kraal (13)
- Success: Defend Stonecrag Kraal (13)
- Success:
- Success:
- Success:
- Stop the skritt burglar before it escapes with the treasure (80) (varies)
- Meta events
- Battle in the Vault
- Defeat the Ascalonian soldier, Ivor Trueshot (6)
- Defeat the Ascalonian soldier, Armsman Pitney (6)
- Defeat the Ascalonian soldier, Farrah Cappo (6)
- Success of all 3 previous events: Defeat the Ascalonian soldier, Horace (6)
- Success of all 3 previous events:
- The Battle for Ascalon City
- Destroy the Ascalonian Soldier Statue (12)
- Destroy the Ghostly Trebuchet on the Bridge (14)
- Destroy the Ghostly Trebuchet on the Hill (14)
- Destroy the Ascalonian Scholar Statue (14)
- Success of all 4 previous events: [Group Event] Kill Siegemaster Lormar (14)
- Success of all 4 previous events:
Karma equipment[edit]
| Weapons | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sold by | Location | Level |
| Axe | Blayd Gutwrencher | Charr's Triumph | 8 |
| Focus | Researcher Irkz | Ascalon Basin | 13 |
| Greatsword | Paenula Drakecatcher | Charr's Triumph | 9 |
| Hammer | Bryllana Deepmind | Old Duke's Estate | 6 |
| Harpoon gun | Sesto Headsplitter | Ascalon Basin | 11 |
| Longbow | Kyra Sharptracker | Victor's Presidium | 6 |
| Mace | Paenula Drakecatcher | Charr's Triumph | 8 |
| Pistol | Mei Hawkslayer | Loreclaw Expanse | 11 |
| Rifle | Mei Hawkslayer | Loreclaw Expanse | 11 |
| Scepter | Researcher Irkz | Ascalon Basin | 13 |
| Shield | Crucibis Forgeweld Latera Painstorm Ghyrtratus Fiendmauler Androchus the Hidden |
Gunbreach Hills Lake Feritas Ascalon City Ruins Cadem Forest |
0 5 12 12 |
| Short bow | Kyra Sharptracker | Victor's Presidium | 6 |
| Spear | Sesto Headsplitter | Ascalon Basin | 11 |
| Staff | Researcher Irkz | Ascalon Basin | 13 |
| Sword | Ghyrtratus Fiendmauler | Ascalon City Ruins | 12 |
| Torch | Gavros Spiritfoe | Agnos Gorge | 10 |
| Trident | Sesto Headsplitter | Ascalon Basin | 11 |
| Warhorn | Blayd Gutwrencher | Charr's Triumph | 8 |
| Armor | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sold by | Location | Level |
| Aquatic helm | Sesto Headsplitter | Ascalon Basin | 8 |
| Coat | Paenula Drakecatcher | Charr's Triumph | 7 |
| Gloves | Latera Painstorm | Lake Feritas | 3 |
| Leggings | Ghyrtratus Fiendmauler | Ascalon City Ruins | 10 |
| Boots | Kessis Ironbound | Charr's Triumph | 5 |
Pets[edit]
- Devourer's Mouth — Spawns after completion of Kill the giant enraged devourer to quell the uprising
Crafting resources[edit]
- Bulk ingredients
Cumin in Bulk from Sagum Relicseeker
Tomatoes in Bulk from Mei Hawkslayer
- Recipes
Recipe: Crystal Scroll from Sagum Relicseeker
Recipe: Drottot's Poached Eggs from Drottot Lashtail
Recipe: Skale Repeater from Researcher Irkz- Recipe: Skale Poking Stick from Researcher Irkz
- Resource nodes
Copper Ore/Rich Copper Vein
Kertch Sapling
Blueberry Bush- Button Mushrooms
- Carrots
- Herb Seedlings
- Onions
- Potato (node) - south of Loreclaw Waypoint
Diving location[edit]
- Ascalon Basin, North of Camp Keiran right next to the Vista
- Lake Adorea South of the waypoint on a cliff
Jumping puzzle[edit]
- Loreclaw Expanse, southeast corner of the map
Notes[edit]
- Langmar Estate Waypoint was added in the Feb 26, 2013 update. The waypoint there is often overlooked so be sure to investigate the area, located in the far southwest corner of the map.
- In the September 2014 Feature Pack the hearts Help Tolona Ironrustler with her farm and Rid the training area of pests were added and the Graysteel Armory Waypoint was moved from Gunbreach Hills to Tela Range.
Trivia[edit]
- Ashford was a small village in Ascalon before it was destroyed by the Searing.
- This area covers the rough location where Guild Wars 1: Prophecies begins - Ascalon. Consequently, many of the structures from this earlier era of history still remain. This is the purpose of the many ruins and structures that do not appear connected to the Charr.
