Comprehensive Chronological Compilation of GW Lore? - Guild Wars Forums

Pluberus · Apr 29, 2011, 05:20 PM // 17:20

I posted this here already, but realized I probably should of put it here in Q&A. Could a mod please that thread?

Is there somewhere I can find/read a comprehensive chronological compilation of GW Lore to read?

I was thinking I could put all the timelines/storylines/primary story dialog from the wiki together in one long document for my reading/studying pleasure, but that would be alot of work. I don't want to do it if someone has already done it.

Schmerdro · Apr 29, 2011, 05:55 PM // 17:55

There is already a timeline here: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Timeline

Pluberus · Apr 29, 2011, 06:00 PM // 18:00

I'm sorry, I probably didn't make myself clear.

I was trying to ask if there was a document that put everything together in an almost-novel form.

Timeline + this http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Storyline + campaign dialog, etc.

Schmerdro · Apr 29, 2011, 06:04 PM // 18:04

Like this: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Lore ?

Fate Crusher · Apr 29, 2011, 06:12 PM // 18:12

I don't think Anet has bothered to do this. The information is available on several webpages and the amalgamation of all your needs will probably only happen if one GW fan has enough time to compile all the details together.

More importantly, much of the lore introduced in Nightfall backtracked and explained events prior to Prophecies (such as the destruction of Orr and Arah, and the Ghostly Hero). It means information has been popping up for years, but from different campaigns, making a central hub of Lore very annoying to edit and reform.

Besides, Nightfall is 3 years after Pophecies and Factions, EotN is 3 years after Nightfall, and the WiK is 1 year after EotN. Do you really need to know more than that?

Pluberus · Apr 29, 2011, 06:19 PM // 18:19

Thanks for the responses. Guess I'll just put eveything together for myself then.

@Fate - I'm wanting to get a comprehensive look at the lore from beginning to end in chronological order (as much as is possible). Its easier for me to process it all if its in "novel form".

Calista Blackblood · Apr 29, 2011, 06:40 PM // 18:40

The true thread really belongs in Lore forums so closing this one.

Apr 29, 2011, 05:20 PM // 17:20	#1
Pluberus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2009	Comprehensive Chronological Compilation of GW Lore? I posted this here already, but realized I probably should of put it here in Q&A. Could a mod please that thread? Is there somewhere I can find/read a comprehensive chronological compilation of GW Lore to read? I was thinking I could put all the timelines/storylines/primary story dialog from the wiki together in one long document for my reading/studying pleasure, but that would be alot of work. I don't want to do it if someone has already done it.

Apr 29, 2011, 06:40 PM // 18:40	#7
Calista Blackblood Permanently Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Guild: Nowhere To Run Nowhere To [Hide] Profession: N/	The true thread really belongs in Lore forums so closing this one. __________________ *The best goodbyes are like a knife in the dark: short, simple and to the point*

Apr 29, 2011, 05:55 PM // 17:55	#2
Schmerdro Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Profession: N/	There is already a timeline here: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Timeline

Apr 29, 2011, 06:00 PM // 18:00	#3
Pluberus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2009	I'm sorry, I probably didn't make myself clear. I was trying to ask if there was a document that put everything together in an almost-novel form. Timeline + this http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Storyline + campaign dialog, etc.

Apr 29, 2011, 06:04 PM // 18:04	#4
Schmerdro Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Profession: N/	Like this: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Lore ?

Apr 29, 2011, 06:12 PM // 18:12	#5
Fate Crusher Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pie-land Guild: Warlords Of The Underworld [WoTU] Profession: Mo/	I don't think Anet has bothered to do this. The information is available on several webpages and the amalgamation of all your needs will probably only happen if one GW fan has enough time to compile all the details together. More importantly, much of the lore introduced in Nightfall backtracked and explained events prior to Prophecies (such as the destruction of Orr and Arah, and the Ghostly Hero). It means information has been popping up for years, but from different campaigns, making a central hub of Lore very annoying to edit and reform. Besides, Nightfall is 3 years after Pophecies and Factions, EotN is 3 years after Nightfall, and the WiK is 1 year after EotN. Do you really need to know more than that?

Apr 29, 2011, 06:19 PM // 18:19	#6
Pluberus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2009	Thanks for the responses. Guess I'll just put eveything together for myself then. @Fate - I'm wanting to get a comprehensive look at the lore from beginning to end in chronological order (as much as is possible). Its easier for me to process it all if its in "novel form".