User:Lasha/Sandbox/Ascalonian Catacombs
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The Ascalonian Catacombs are an underground region in the charr territory of Ascalon. Thought to have been lost after the Searing cut off access, they are part of humanity's legacy in the region.[1] It serves as a dungeon for characters up to level 30 in story mode and up to 35 in explorable mode, in which the player must put restless spirits that haunt the catacombs to peace. Players above the maximum levels can still enter, but will be scaled down to a maximum of 4 levels above the level limit.[2]
In the story version of the dungeon, Eir Stegalkin is hunting for the remains of King Adelbern's sword, Magdaer, and Rytlock is attempting to stop her before she stirs up the restless spirits of the Ascalonian ghosts. During this attempt, it is discovered that a powerful darkness is welling up from the depths beneath the dungeon.
In the explorable versions, the Durmand Priory is attempting to solve the issue of the unknown darkness and the players must choose one of three methods to go about this. Each method has its own dungeon version, determining what the team fights.
Many of the spirits are those of the trainers who lived during the time of the Searing.
Locations and waypoints[edit]
- Eastern Chambers
- Foefire's Heart
- Ossuary Crypts
- The Lovers' Crypt [sic]
- Votive Cathedral
- Western Chambers[3]
Story mode[edit]
“Eir Stegalkin, the norn hero, has gone into these ancient, ghost-haunted catacombs. Rytlock Brimstone wants you to go after her, before she stirs up King Adelbern's long-dead citzens.
— In-game description
Objectives[edit]
- Find out what's happening inside of the old Ascalonian catacombs.
- Find Eir Stegalkin.
- Clear the mausoleum of ghosts.
- Ascalonian Captain
- Ascalonian Ghosts killed: 0/15
- Defeat Master Nente.
- Defeat Ralena and Vassar.
- Defeat Kasha Blackblood.
- Defeat Necromancer Munne.
- Defeat King Adelbern.
Cinematics[edit]
Introduction[edit]
- Rytlock: "You're not the reinforcements I expected, but you'll do. That fool norn Eir has stirred up the ghosts down here."
- Rytlock: "Let me brief you. This place has a history, and I don't want your ignorance getting us killed."
- Rytlock: "This was originally charr land. The humans pushed us out and built Ascalon on top of it. Over two hundred years ago, we took our lands back."
- Rytlock: "The human king, Adelbern, watched his soldiers panic as we breached the city gates."
- Rytlock: "Facing certain defeat, the doomed king refused to surrender."
- King Adelbern: "Retreat? Retreat is not an option!"
- Rytlock: "Adelbern smashed his ancient blade Magdaer, and cursed Ascalon."
- King Adelbern: "Cowards! You will not abandon me!"
- Rytlock: "The blast incinerated the attacking legions and turned the defending humans into vengeful spirits."
- King Adelbern: "We will never surrender! Never!"
- Rytlock: "The ghosts see the living as invaders. They show no mercy and no weariness—only blind hatred. Adelbern's hatred."
- Rytlock: "And now Eir's gone right into the dead king's lair. What a mess."
- Rytlock: "We're going after her. She's causing trouble, and I don't want anyone dying because of her foolishness."
Finding Eir[edit]
- Eir: "Rytlock, what are you doing here?"
- Rytlock: "I came to stop you from inciting a full-scale ghost rampage. What are you doing here?"
- Eir: "I'm looking for King Adelbern's legendary weapon, the sword called Magdaer."
- Rytlock: "Magdaer? Magdaer was destroyed when the Sorcerer-King set off the Foefire."
- Eir: "I think it survived. I believe the sword will be found at the top of these stairs."
- Rytlock: "You are following a foolish human legend."
- Eir: "You of all people should know the power of legends. You bear Magdaer's twin, Sohothin. It was Rurik's sword."
- Rytlock: "What if I do? Adelbern's sword is no more, just like his nation."
- Eir: "Then let us go to the top of the stairs and see for ourselves."
Magdaer and Adelbern[edit]
- Eir: "Rytlock! The broken sword. It's the twin to your own!"
- Rytlock: "Worry more about the sword's master. Look there!"
- King Adelbern: "I sense Sohothin's presence. Rurik, my son! You've returned!"
- Rytlock: "Your son is dead. So is your kingdom. Leave us!"
- King Adelbern: "Foul creature! Your entire race will pay! Even now, my champions prepare to invade the surface."
- King Adelbern: "You will fall before the might of Master Ranger Nente, deadly Kasha Blackblood, and the lovers, Ralena and Vassar."
- King Adelbern: "We'll destroy you as you destroyed us!"
- Rytlock: "You frighten no one with your meaningless threats. We've killed you before; we'll do it again!"
- King Adelbern: "Hahahahahahahahaha!"
- Eir: "Now you've angered them."
- Rytlock: "They were already angry. Now we must find his champions and silence them."
Master Ranger Nente[edit]
- Master Ranger Nente: "Your desire to destroy still unsatisfied, beast? Burning Ascalon not enough for you?"
- Rytlock: "As long as you stalk us, we'll fight you tooth and claw."
- Master Ranger Nente: "By Melandru's will, I will rend you from this world, charr!"
Kasha Blackblood[edit]
- Kasha Blackblood: "Why are you here? This is the land of ghosts."
- Eir: "Stand down, spectre. We seek only to protect the living."
- Rytlock: "Don't chat with her, Eir! Dispatch her!"
Final Confrontation[edit]
- King Adelbern: "What have you done!"
- Rytlock: "Your champions are gone, ghost! Just like your son and your kingdom!"
- King Adelbern: "I will have my vengeance! Join me in death!"
Old Wounds[edit]
- King Adelbern: "You've defeated me, but what've[sic] you gained? Much deadlier things stir beneath us. They'll consume you all!"
- Eir: "Magdaer is shattered, but I know a blacksmith who can mend these pieces."
- Rytlock: "Did you really think that if you got me a sword you'd earn forgiveness?"
- Eir: "For you? The sword would be for Logan."
- Rytlock: "What? Why would you risk our lives, MY life, for that coward?"
- Eir: "I thought it would heal old wounds. It would remind you—"
- Rytlock: "Remind me of what, betrayal? Pah! You've become a sentimental old woman."
- Rytlock: "We're finished here!"
- Party leader: "Why does Rytlock hate Logan?"
- Eir: "Mistakes from a lifetime ago, best forgotten."
- Eir: "Rytlock's right. I've gotten too sentimental. Too weak."
Explorable mode[edit]
“King Adelbern and his ghostly citizens have been foiled, but now, even darker entities roam the Ascalonian catacombs.
— In-game description
Objectives[edit]
- Locate... the Durmand Priory {{verify}}
- Find the Priory camp.
Events[edit]
- [[Slay the Spider Queen!]]
NPCs[edit]
Allies[edit]
Foes[edit]
Graveling[edit]
| Region | Prof / Level / Name | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyria | |||
| Ascalon |
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Trophy | |
 35 Graveling Breeder
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Ascalonian ghost[edit]
| Region | Prof / Level / Name | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyria | |||
| Ascalon |
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Ghostly Remains | |
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See also[edit]
- ^ Guild Wars 2 exclusive dungeon reveals, PC Gamer
- ^ ComicCon 2011 - Guild Wars 2 Panel, YouTube
- ^ G4TV Guild Wars 2 Gameplay Preview, G4TV 2:43
