So what is the story with Gwen? - Guild Wars Forums

Warpy · Aug 28, 2006, 01:18 AM // 01:18

I picked up her flute a long time ago and I'm keeping it in storage, but what ever happened to her, Will we see her again?

Although I really like Prophecies and Factions and the outdoor arenas are great landscapes, awesome graphics, I still think Pre-searing has the best atmosphere and music

Uh Um · Aug 28, 2006, 01:53 AM // 01:53

I agree, pre searing, the scenary is lush and green and relaxing. But at post searing, everything becomes dull. The sky is always stormy etc. In post searing I think Gwen died because I found a broken flute not sure.

Ninetail Trickster · Aug 28, 2006, 01:55 AM // 01:55

No one's sure what becomes of Gwen. Rumors are scattered about her appearing in certain high-level areas, and a few people claim to have seen her in Cantha. (These are usually dispelled quickly.)
...I personally think she's the final boss of Nightfall; Menzies' little sister or something. >.> <.<

Warpy · Aug 28, 2006, 02:11 AM // 02:11

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Originally Posted by Ninetail Trickster

No one's sure what becomes of Gwen. Rumors are scattered about her appearing in certain high-level areas, and a few people claim to have seen her in Cantha. (These are usually dispelled quickly.)
...I personally think she's the final boss of Nightfall; Menzies' little sister or something. >.> <.<

Interesting, so I take it she was converted to the darkside or something. I like the way the flute was in Old Ascalon giving some sense of mystery.

heist23 · Aug 28, 2006, 02:30 AM // 02:30

Earlier, a couple months after release, there was tell of an official ANet response saying that the whole Gwen thing was just an unfinished quest. I'm starting to doubt that now, though.

Gwen seems to be just there to make us wonder why she's there, and where she went...

We're not going to find out her story any time soon, so it's best not to dwell on it in my opinion. It just leads to inanity. Lots of inanity.

Eldin · Aug 28, 2006, 02:43 AM // 02:43

There have been numerous speculations on Gwen, such as quests, and crazy theories such as bringing 50 iris flowers, 15 tapestry shards, and 10 broken flutes to the Underworld and it would reveal a ghost Gwen or something.

While it is more than apparent she is probably dead, it has sort of become a community trend to come up with all these theories, such as this one made by yours truly.

As for pre-searing, I agree that it is beautiful, and in Prophecies, it can only compare to Maguuma. Post-searing Ascalon can be boring, since they spoiled us with the beauty of pre-searing.

Warpy · Aug 28, 2006, 04:13 AM // 04:13

Maybe more shall be revealed in Nightfall. I hope Nightfall features some nice scenery.

xiao1985 · Aug 28, 2006, 04:23 AM // 04:23

i read somewhere in lore section that give gwen enough red iris, she will eventually give you a tapestry... together with broken flute and some other stuff scattered around tyria, bring it to her mother in UW, she gives you a scroll making you kill mobs easier...

that's the most credible story i heard so far...

Caethas Turan · Aug 28, 2006, 04:27 AM // 04:27

The tapestry and other items don't work. Tried that

It's just a broken quest, but I think she will be evil eventually, she drove me nuts with her talking in Pre.

Aug 28, 2006, 01:18 AM // 01:18	#1
Warpy Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Profession: Mo/Me	So what is the story with Gwen? I picked up her flute a long time ago and I'm keeping it in storage, but what ever happened to her, Will we see her again? Although I really like Prophecies and Factions and the outdoor arenas are great landscapes, awesome graphics, I still think Pre-searing has the best atmosphere and music Last edited by Warpy; Aug 28, 2006 at 01:23 AM // 01:23..

Aug 28, 2006, 01:53 AM // 01:53	#2
Uh Um Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2006	I agree, pre searing, the scenary is lush and green and relaxing. But at post searing, everything becomes dull. The sky is always stormy etc. In post searing I think Gwen died because I found a broken flute not sure.

Aug 28, 2006, 01:55 AM // 01:55	#3
Ninetail Trickster Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: A pleasant place that needs more rain. T_T Guild: The Rose Society	No one's sure what becomes of Gwen. Rumors are scattered about her appearing in certain high-level areas, and a few people claim to have seen her in Cantha. (These are usually dispelled quickly.) ...I personally think she's the final boss of Nightfall; Menzies' little sister or something. >.> <.<

Aug 28, 2006, 02:30 AM // 02:30	#5
heist23 Journeyman Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/Mo	Earlier, a couple months after release, there was tell of an official ANet response saying that the whole Gwen thing was just an unfinished quest. I'm starting to doubt that now, though. Gwen seems to be just there to make us wonder why she's there, and where she went... We're not going to find out her story any time soon, so it's best not to dwell on it in my opinion. It just leads to inanity. Lots of inanity.

Aug 28, 2006, 02:43 AM // 02:43	#6
Eldin Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: America. How about you, commie? Guild: Fellows of Mythgar [FOM] Profession: R/Mo	There have been numerous speculations on Gwen, such as quests, and crazy theories such as bringing 50 iris flowers, 15 tapestry shards, and 10 broken flutes to the Underworld and it would reveal a ghost Gwen or something. While it is more than apparent she is probably dead, it has sort of become a community trend to come up with all these theories, such as this one made by yours truly. As for pre-searing, I agree that it is beautiful, and in Prophecies, it can only compare to Maguuma. Post-searing Ascalon can be boring, since they spoiled us with the beauty of pre-searing.

Aug 28, 2006, 04:13 AM // 04:13	#7
Warpy Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Profession: Mo/Me	Maybe more shall be revealed in Nightfall. I hope Nightfall features some nice scenery.

Aug 28, 2006, 04:23 AM // 04:23	#8
xiao1985 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2005	i read somewhere in lore section that give gwen enough red iris, she will eventually give you a tapestry... together with broken flute and some other stuff scattered around tyria, bring it to her mother in UW, she gives you a scroll making you kill mobs easier... that's the most credible story i heard so far...

Aug 28, 2006, 04:27 AM // 04:27	#9
Caethas Turan Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Guild: Reapers of Oblivion [Ruin]	The tapestry and other items don't work. Tried that It's just a broken quest, but I think she will be evil eventually, she drove me nuts with her talking in Pre.