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important lore knowledge

the ceremonial scimitar literally says

FIGHT WOO

on it

#New Krytan #Order of Whispers #weapons

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Are the Order of Whispers’ Weapons Not Actually the Order of Whispers’ Weapons...

Or alternatively, does the OoW actually have two sets of weapon skins?

I’ve been wondering about this for some time since of the three Orders, the OoW always seems to me to have the most out of place weapon skins.

Comparatively, the Vigil’s Weapons suited both the armor sets and the colour scheme, but also consistently has the emblem included as the part of the design on select pieces:

But as well as that, several pieces have New Krytan writing on them, which I unfortunately can’t read properly, but if anyone else knows what they say I’d love to know. I thought, once upon a time, it said some part of the “Some Must Fight” creed, but… Yeah, if anyone has these skins and a higher res to read them, I’d love to know.

Similarly, with The Priory’s weapons were clearly, to me, meant for the Priory and consistently included the emblem in several pieces:

But also, perhaps most easily seen in the shield, many of the weapons with flat emerald sections (like the Axe, the Swords, the Mace, etc.) show what look like reflections of the tablets at The Heart of the Priory.

Again, this is too small for me to make out, but if anyone else knows more details I’d love to hear.

Comparing that to The Whisper’s weapons, don’t have these sorts of links with the Order of Whispers’ uniforms or theme. There is certainly a red and gold theme, but there’s also a vaguely mechanical, clockwork/steampunk aesthetic going on, especially in the weapons that might have longer blades to extend them.

On the one hand, this serves a function of the OoW as being secretive and being able to compact and conceal a weapon in certainly is in keeping with the group, but to me it never neatly sat as matching in the way the Priory’s and Vigil’s weapons did.

And, of course it could be argued that the Whisper’s weapons fit other parts of the Order’s workings instead:

However, I noticed something about the Ceremonial Weapon skins and their similarities to the Order of Whispers. Even more than the colour theme is the blatant use of related emblems:

And, quite clearly on the axe:

In New Krytan the symbols spell out “OOW” and “FIGHT.”

So here’s what I’m wondering. Was this a technical oversight by Anet when they were implementing the Order weapon sets into the game? Was there a miscommunication and two sets were produced for the Order of Whispers? Or was a weapon set that was originally designed to be obtained elsewhere in the game accidentally assigned to the OoW? Did Anet think the “Ceremonial” weapons were somehow not suitable for an actual set of Order skins?

Or is it an lore thing? Were the Ceremonial weapons items the OoW used to rely on and over time “upgraded” to something more contemporary? Are the ceremonial weapons a glance back to the OoW’s inception as an organisation and effectively relics? Would it have just been a bit too obvious to have “You’ve been split in two by a member of the Order of Whispers” carved into the side of your massive blade?

I don’t know if anyone has thoughts, but I just found this sort of interesting.

#New Krytan #Order of Whispers #Durmand Priory #Vigil #weapons

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(from left to right)

Princess Miya is not Moto Why Moto is great Avoid the genie!

Why Moto is great Avoid the genie! Why Moto is great Princess Miya is not Moto

#gw2 #guild wars 2 #gw2writing #New Krytan #SAB #Super Adventure Box #asura

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It always upset me when I went on the GW2 Wiki and there were so many holes in the Orrian syllabary, especially once i heard it was intended to be a readable language, but got scrapped. So I took it upon myself to create the rest of it and fill in the holes.

Everything in green is what already existed on the wiki, and is all but confirmed to be the canon lettering.

Everything in red, I created following the existing letters’ rules.

It was a long journey but I’m so pleased with the end result!

Click for full view! The images are quite large and it’s hard to read when it’s all squished like this!

(Huge full-sized single image here!)

EDIT: Fixed minor mistakes

#Orrian #Orrian syllabary

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translation:

1 Haroo Chook, Cook, Quaggan, died in the line of duty

2 Seiken Gwen, Slayer, Human, died defending the helpless

3 Ella Tassinari, Initiate, Human, lost in the jungle

4 Zuki, Keeper, Asura, fell to her death exploring

5 Thonna, Scout, Asura, fell to her death exploring

6 Synthia Midwinter, Agent, Human, died defending the helpless

7 Karss, Agent, Asura, fell to his death exploring

8 Ray Vissar, Scout, Human, fell to his death exploring

9 Marcus and Arrin, Scout, Human, fell to his death exploring

10 Ingwe Aman, Cook, Human, victim of bloodstone dust poisoning

11 Vala Firsath, Scout, Human, fell to her death exploring

12 Yvaine Solaris, Slayer, Human, killed by sauriers

13 Ajan the Wolf, Agent, Sylvari, fell to his death exploring

14 Sorin the always Lost, Scout, Human, died defending the helpless

15 Kalevala Ilmarinen, Agent, Norn, stung to death by bees

16 Leiza'Niruoc, Agent, Skritt, stung to death by bees

17 Order of Whispers

found at: Pact Encapment Waypoint, Verdant Brink

#gw2 #guild wars 2 #gw2writing #verdant brink #Order of Whispers #New Krytan #gw2 hot #hot #heart of thorns #heart of thorns spoilers

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So I took the time and translated all the New Krytan in the new Consortium Office today. From top to bottom each reads: Panel 1: The Consortium: Your Satisfaction is Our Desire!

Panel 2: The Benefits of Standing All Day:                - Improves Circulation                - Less/More Inertia                - Every weekend is like a vacation!                - Sitting is for the weak!

Panel 3: Privileged and Confidential: Attention Consortium employees. It’s that time of year again. Time to dust the old brains off and come up with a new company slogan. We’ve found that revenue spikes every time we change our appearance, so it’s time to bring our forward thinking innovative thought process to bear on this product. Be sure to leverage off your mental assets! The winner this year gets a very attractive warm beverage holder! 

Whoever submits the worst entry will be encouraged to seek employment elsewhere. 

Good luck, and most importantly, have fun!

Panel 4: The Consortium is a premier omnichannel provider of iconic brands, planning solutions, and customer-centric services.

Panel 5: Due to prolonged water break conversations, management has reduced the number of ladles to one.

Panel 6: We are the future

Panel 7: Changing the world, one acquisition at a time Very amusing overall and fun to read. Happy exploration day all!

#New Krytan #Lions Arch #Consortium

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I couldn’t sleep and was bored...

So I translated all the signs in The Busted Flagon.

“Please drink responsibly”

“Everyone stop shouting!”

“If you are still standing you need more Dwarven Ale.”

“Don’t drink and quest.”

I even managed to get the drinks on the shelf. Mostly.

“Hunter”

“Rice Wine” | “Zeh_u_a” OR “Zeh_wa” (Was far too grainy, even on the highest settings).

#New Krytan #Divinitys Reach

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Behold the New Krytan script. Learn it, live it, love it. ;)

Dowload the font here so you can type in Krtan as well as write. :D http://jaggudada.deviantart.com/art/Guild-Wars-2-Krytan-Fonts-308093177

#New Krytan

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Beetlestone Vineyards

#New Krytan #Ascalon #human

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Where’s my resurect portal?

#New Krytan #Kryta

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Asuran script…ouch..that looks…complicated.

#asura #asuran script

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Quicksand

#Dry Top #New Krytan #Maguuma Wastes

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Warning

Dangerous sea monsters

Lion’s Arch Authorities kindly remind all visitors that sea monsters have rendered our beaches unsafe for the general public. Should you choose to ignore this warning then upon your inevitable, grisly demise members of our local pirate population will insure the fair division of your remaining, worldly possessions. Despite your potential horrible end, find comfort in the knowledge that you will soon no longer care and that you will have made a generous contribution to those who, ironically, have more respect of the rules than you do.

— Translated Text

#Southsun Cove #Kryta #New Krytan

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DANGER Enter at your own risk Lion’s Arch Authorities cannot be held responsible for missing/stolen/damaged and/or devoured appendages, small children, dinghies, fruit baskets, skritt, pumpkin flavored marshmallows, spoons, goofy hats, Ascalonian salads, pocket watches, earrings, in-laws, spirits of the wild, eye patches, war machines, seraph, rhubarb pies, mystical artifacts of unquestionable power, mystical artifacts of questionable power, seeing-eye squirrels and carp.”

— Translated Text

#Southsun Cove #Kryta #New Krytan

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Avast! Ahoy all ye landlubbers!

The hardworking members of the consortium are proud to announce the upcoming unveiling of your dream vacation! coming soon we will open the gate – the Asura gate – connecting Lion’s Arch to a veritable tropical paradise of magnificent proportions!

Swim in the radiant waters*! Relax on the beach*! Dance the night away*!

Prepare to hoist your jolly roger and to embark on a most majestic adventure with your favorite band of salty dogs!

Arr You Ready?

* Towels not included. The consortium cannot be held responsible for aquatic-related and rhythmic-related injuries(or other injuries related to misadventure or otherwise general buffoonery). Our medical staff will be on-call to happily ignore your needs should they inevitably arise.”

#Southsun Cove #Kryta #New Krytan

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Rest in Peace

I told you I was sick

#Ascalon #New Krytan

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Celebrate

#Kryta #New Krytan