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vitorvdp_68 · Oct 22, 2011, 06:16 PM // 18:16

Please do tell me if this is the wrong forum for this discussion.

But I was wondering... anyone here bought / read the Guild Wars novels? I'm interested in buying them, but I'd like some feedback first from anyone that read them.

Also, who exactly are the people in it? Are there some characters we might recognise from the game, or are they completely different people that bridge the gap between GW and GW2?

Discuss / feedback away!

Dewshine Wildclaw · Oct 22, 2011, 07:12 PM // 19:12

Well the novels have been talked about on gw2guru
The characters in both books is from same time period as we will enter, so yes we will meet at least some of them in gw2.
Second book is actually about destinies edge which we all know we will most likely encounter in gw2.
If they are worth reading.... imo yes, the first (ghosts of ascalon) slightly better than the other one, but if you are a fan of gw and intend to be so of gw2 also I think you might like them.
Will I buy the 3rd book ones it comes out? most definitely yes

BenjZee · Oct 22, 2011, 07:51 PM // 19:51

There is a lot of mention of old people you may know like Gwen , Pyre, Kieran, Adleburn and a few asura if i recall.

ACWhammy · Oct 22, 2011, 10:59 PM // 22:59

I believe Ghosts of Ascalon (1st book) takes place 1 year before the events of GUild Wars2. It's protagonist is a thief/treasure hunter or some sort and he goes on a journey with a Norn, Sylvari, Asura, and Charr to recover a lost relic.

Edge of Destiny (book2) takes place 5 years before Guild Wars2. It is about the characters of the guild Destinies Edge, how they got together.

Many people like Ghosts better but I found Edge of Destiny much more entertaining. Edge of Destiny also makes you excited for the personal story part of Guild Wars 2.

Hope you enjoy them.

Belzebu · Oct 23, 2011, 01:41 AM // 01:41

Ghosts of Ascalon is a better book than Edge of Destiny, in my opinion, but EoD have a bit more info about the game.

BTW you'll find the members of the Destinies Edge in game, Caithe will be one of the first NPCs you'll find as a sylvari, Rytlock Brimstone appears in the Ascalonian Catacombs.

Sierraa · Oct 23, 2011, 03:11 AM // 03:11

Opinions ahoy~ Q&A is for facts, not opinions. You could check out the Ghosts of Ascalon review posted here or you could head on over to Guild Wars 2 Guru and check out the discussions there.

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Oct 22, 2011, 06:16 PM // 18:16	#1
vitorvdp_68 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2010	Guild Wars novels Please do tell me if this is the wrong forum for this discussion. But I was wondering... anyone here bought / read the Guild Wars novels? I'm interested in buying them, but I'd like some feedback first from anyone that read them. Also, who exactly are the people in it? Are there some characters we might recognise from the game, or are they completely different people that bridge the gap between GW and GW2? Discuss / feedback away!

Oct 22, 2011, 07:12 PM // 19:12	#2
Dewshine Wildclaw Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Planet Earth Guild: Weapons Of Tyria [WoT] Profession: R/	Well the novels have been talked about on gw2guru The characters in both books is from same time period as we will enter, so yes we will meet at least some of them in gw2. Second book is actually about destinies edge which we all know we will most likely encounter in gw2. If they are worth reading.... imo yes, the first (ghosts of ascalon) slightly better than the other one, but if you are a fan of gw and intend to be so of gw2 also I think you might like them. Will I buy the 3rd book ones it comes out? most definitely yes

Oct 22, 2011, 07:51 PM // 19:51	#3
BenjZee Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2006 Guild: The Overacheivers [Club] Profession: Mo/	There is a lot of mention of old people you may know like Gwen , Pyre, Kieran, Adleburn and a few asura if i recall.

Oct 22, 2011, 10:59 PM // 22:59	#4
ACWhammy Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Guild: Gold Trim Guild [gtg] Profession: R/	I believe Ghosts of Ascalon (1st book) takes place 1 year before the events of GUild Wars2. It's protagonist is a thief/treasure hunter or some sort and he goes on a journey with a Norn, Sylvari, Asura, and Charr to recover a lost relic. Edge of Destiny (book2) takes place 5 years before Guild Wars2. It is about the characters of the guild Destinies Edge, how they got together. Many people like Ghosts better but I found Edge of Destiny much more entertaining. Edge of Destiny also makes you excited for the personal story part of Guild Wars 2. Hope you enjoy them.

Oct 23, 2011, 01:41 AM // 01:41	#5
Belzebu Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2011 Guild: Charter Vanguard [CV] Profession: R/	Ghosts of Ascalon is a better book than Edge of Destiny, in my opinion, but EoD have a bit more info about the game. BTW you'll find the members of the Destinies Edge in game, Caithe will be one of the first NPCs you'll find as a sylvari, Rytlock Brimstone appears in the Ascalonian Catacombs.

Oct 23, 2011, 03:11 AM // 03:11	#6
Sierraa Supastar~ ??? Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA [GMT -7] Guild: Sierraas Asian Harem [love] Profession: Me/	Opinions ahoy~ Q&A is for facts, not opinions. You could check out the Ghosts of Ascalon review posted here or you could head on over to Guild Wars 2 Guru and check out the discussions there. /closed