Guild Wars 2: Who Are The Elder Dragons?
Right from the start of Guild Wars 2, you will learn about the presence of dragons in Tyria. Dragons in this game are a bit different than the typical, flying creatures that appear in other video games. In the world of Guild Wars, dragons are tied to the magic that exists, and are rumored to be older than the world itself.
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We are going to take a look at what exactly an Elder Dragon is, as well as all the Elder Dragons that exist in Tyria. This will contain some spoilers if you have yet to play through the story, so be cautious.
Elder Dragon origins are a bit of a mystery; there is no information about their origin, and they seem to be ever-present.
What we do know about Elder Dragons is their habits. In Tyria, this is known as the Dragon Cycle. This is essentially the awakening of a dragon, followed by destruction, and then falling into slumber again. While awake, dragons feed on magic, which can cause chaos in the world.
These dragons seem to have god-like powers, but don't get them confused with the actual gods. Elder Dragons have little regard for the citizens of Tyria; most of these dragons don't feel the urge to help the inhabitants of the land.
Each Elder Dragon is present in certain areas of the map and embodies a different nature. With this nature, Dragons have the power to alter the land and nature. For example, prior to the start of Guild Wars 2, Jormag was awakened, causing the Dragonstorm, which is a massive blizzard that displaced the Kodan.
Elder Dragons don't do all of their fighting alone. Each Elder Dragon has Champions, that function as leaders of their armies. These Champions are incredibly strong, and can often be faced in meta events with
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