Curse

Raneak · Jul 01, 2009, 06:57 PM // 18:57

I was just wondering how exactly the Charr performed the Searing. What do we know about that, was it a huge fire-spell, some ancient ritual or even something to do with technology?

On a side note, how does anyone thing Ascalon will have changed in the 250 years to GW2? I assume the land would recover somewhat over that timescale but do you think it should go back to being as verdant as it was pre-Searing? I'd prefer it to become a sort of grassland/savanha, that would be a much more fitting landscape for Charr to inhabit.

Discuss

Konig Des Todes · Jul 01, 2009, 07:09 PM // 19:09

For the first part, I suggest you look here. It is a in depth look at the Charr's participation of the Searing. From the Cauldron of Cataclysm to the effects of the Searing.

As for what it will end up being, it is said somewhere that grass is regrowing - I believe during the time of EN, so it would be the grassland/savanna in GW:EN and some time after. Though I cannot seem to find it.

I'd expect Ascalon to look like a charr version of Pre-searing or the Charr Homelands in GW2.

Free Runner · Jul 01, 2009, 07:10 PM // 19:10

It was a ritual. The thing they used to create it is a tool called the Cauldron of Catalysm, a powerful item which is able to use destructive magic (aka the Searing), magic that is hinted to being created by the Ancient Dragons.

As for Ascalon i dont exact to see it turned into its former glorious green self but i do expect it will have changed from its current state at least alittle. The flying Dragons breath effect would of at least made sure of that.

Gmr Leon · Jul 01, 2009, 07:40 PM // 19:40

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Originally Posted by Free Runner

It was a ritual. The thing they used to create it is a tool called the Cauldron of Catalysm, a powerful item which is able to use destructive magic (aka the Searing), magic that is hinted to being created by the Ancient Dragons.

Not really. We can't assume everything that was created by ancient entities prior to recorded history was created by the Ancient Dragons.

Winnies Bro · Jul 01, 2009, 07:45 PM // 19:45

The years have not been kind to Tyria. Even so, as green plants grow over the scorched rocks of Ascalon...ect
So there you have it, ascalon will be greeeeeeeeeeeen!

Konig Des Todes · Jul 01, 2009, 07:46 PM // 19:46

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Originally Posted by Ecology of the Charr

When the Charr next struck against Ascalon, it was with all the fury of destiny denied. With a magic item known as the Cauldron of Cataclysm, the Shamans called forth the magic of the Titans and performed the Ritual of the Searing. It is said the Cauldron’s magic was older than the Charr, older even than recorded history, and forged by ancient entities fallen into sleep and quiescence.

Not saying by the Ancient Dragons, but it heavily implies either the Ancient Dragons or the Giganticus Lupicus - more of the Ancient Dragons.

Kerwyn Nasilan · Jul 01, 2009, 07:48 PM // 19:48

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Originally Posted by Winnies Bro

The years have not been kind to Tyria. Even so, as green plants grow over the scorched rocks of Ascalon...ect
So there you have it, ascalon will be greeeeeeeeeeeen!

Proof......?

Helix Dreadlock · Jul 01, 2009, 07:53 PM // 19:53

Maybe the Forgotten could have inhabited it in Gw2?

Konig Des Todes · Jul 01, 2009, 07:58 PM // 19:58

Ascalon will be ruled by the Charr. Winnies' post is from the Movement of the World - first sentence of Time and Tide.

Free Runner · Jul 01, 2009, 09:18 PM // 21:18

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Originally Posted by GmrLeon

Not really. We can't assume everything that was created by ancient entities prior to recorded history was created by the Ancient Dragons.

"Ancient entities from pre history that fell asleep and became dormant"

The Dragons - Ancient entities from beyond recorded time that at some point went into hybernation and became dormant.

Until we find out that there have infact been a second set of ancient entities from beyond recorded time that fell asleep and have been dormant all this time, the Ancient Dragons are the only contender for the ancient entities who created the magic. Its not me just assuming everything ancient is by the Ancient Dragons, its the fact that the Ancient Dragons are the only thing that fit the description of what the Ecology of the Charr mentions.

You could say theres still the Giganticus Lupicus but there is no proof of them being asleep or dormant at all and as far as we know they disappeared most likely becoming extinct.

Helix Dreadlock · Jul 01, 2009, 09:34 PM // 21:34

The titans maybe?

Mordakai · Jul 01, 2009, 09:47 PM // 21:47

From Movement of the World:

"Only a few years ago, yet another dragon erupted from the northern mountains and flew south over the Charr territory of Ascalon. The land directly below the path of the dragon’s flight was corrupted, becoming a crater of horror. The ground blackened from the dragon's presence and any creatures caught within the wind of its breath twisted and changed."

The Charr territory of Ascalon equals present day Ascalon City, correct?

The crater COPULD be from the Searing, or could be from the Dragon....

but it sounds to me like it will "a crater of horror, blackened".

Sorry.

Konig Des Todes · Jul 01, 2009, 10:11 PM // 22:11

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Originally Posted by Mordakai

The Charr territory of Ascalon equals present day Ascalon City, correct?

No, Charr Territory of GW2=Charr Homelands and Ascalon except for Ascalon City and the Eastern Frontier (and Ebonhawke).

Free Runner · Jul 01, 2009, 10:14 PM // 22:14

Sounds like its directly from the dragons breath.

draxynnic · Jul 02, 2009, 02:43 PM // 14:43

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Originally Posted by Winnies Bro

The years have not been kind to Tyria. Even so, as green plants grow over the scorched rocks of Ascalon...ect
So there you have it, ascalon will be greeeeeeeeeeeen!

No, it just says plants are growing - nothing about how much.

It may be mostly barren with the occasional copse or oasis. It could be parched savannah. It could even be greener than it was in pre - after all, as Cynn says, ash helps things grow.

Neo Atomisk · Jul 03, 2009, 05:37 AM // 05:37

But Ash doesn't make things grow, Cynn's just a pyro o_o.

Konig Des Todes · Jul 03, 2009, 05:43 AM // 05:43

Actually, ash does - it is a good fertilizer, along with poop

. However, too much will kill plants.