The world of Tyria has long been possessed of deep and engaging lore, and the official ArenaNet blog has just updated with a bit more of the backstory that fans will be soaking up with the eventual release of Guild Wars 2. ANet's Ree Soesbee has penned a Norn-centric piece that offers a revealing look at the warrior race's affinity for the Spirits of the Wild.
Soesbee's update focuses on four of the more important Spirits -- bear, snow leopard, raven, and wolf -- and features three story vignettes to go along with a bit of intro exposition in each case. Head to the official ANet blog for the latest update as Norn week comes to a close.
Reader Comments (8)
Posted: Feb 25th 2011 5:26PM thedoommarine said
This game and the old republic are shaping up into potential WoW killers.
Posted: Feb 25th 2011 5:30PM DevilSei said
I LOOOOOOOVE that Bear-styled armor on the female in that post. It flows really well together, while the male version seems kinda... segmented I guess to me.
Though the male Raven shaman armor makes up for that.
Though the male Raven shaman armor makes up for that.
Posted: Feb 25th 2011 5:52PM Minofan said
Story day Fridays are the highlights of race weeks. ^_^
Posted: Feb 25th 2011 8:04PM Nerokis said
I must say, this was a very well done update. :)
Posted: Feb 25th 2011 9:51PM Yoh said
But you…you have to sleep sometime. And I’m willing to bet my life that you’ll rest before I do.”
Grimhilde stared at him, the blood draining from her face. “You would kill me in my sleep?”
I don't like the Norn at all, but this made me smile.
Let's hope the narrative will be as good as their writing.
Grimhilde stared at him, the blood draining from her face. “You would kill me in my sleep?”
I don't like the Norn at all, but this made me smile.
Let's hope the narrative will be as good as their writing.
Posted: Feb 25th 2011 10:54PM DevilSei said
@Yoh
They definitely have a way with their writing, that is for sure.
And random tidbit, but I believe this is a reference to some of the Norse-based stylings of the Norn. In Norse mythos, a death from anything but battle would send the soul to Hel, including being killed in your sleep, thus why Grimhilde would have such an adverse reaction to the thought.
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They definitely have a way with their writing, that is for sure.
And random tidbit, but I believe this is a reference to some of the Norse-based stylings of the Norn. In Norse mythos, a death from anything but battle would send the soul to Hel, including being killed in your sleep, thus why Grimhilde would have such an adverse reaction to the thought.
Posted: Feb 25th 2011 9:59PM chuckasucka said
Makes me sad that a shaman-type profession won't be coming along the pipeline. But I understand the non race-specific profession scheme, and I think that it's better overall.
But I'd still love to play a shaman
But I'd still love to play a shaman








