#ahdashim

[talk-of-tyria]

Crystal Desert - The Hidden City of Ahdashim - Leystone Axis [Scholar Glenna: Can you believe this?] -->What’s going on? Scholar Glenna: After you killed the first cardinal, there was a sharp spike in power flowing through the pylon here. Scholar Glenna: The Key’s giving off a higher signature as well. I want to know how and why. Key of Ahdashim: You’re here to rid the world of Qadim. But your nature deludes you. All knowledge isn’t yours to claim, little asura. (Player Character): Glenna has a point. What do you plan on doing with the extra power? Key of Ahdashim: What stake have you in the long lives of djinn? Scholar Glenna: (growl) All these secrets, all this knowledge you’re holding back...there’s no benefit for your people. Key of Ahdashim: There is still another traitor to deal with. That is, if you’re truly here to help.

[Other Ahdashim Dialogues.]

[fivebrights]

finally remembered what Qadim’s face reminded me of

[the-designs]

So the Guildwars 2 weapon contest is over and I am finally able to post my entry. :) First of all, congrats to the top 3 winners and all others that entered the top 20! And a big thank you to everyone who voted for my entry!

For those who are interested where this idea came from: The name of this staff is: "Lantern of Ahdashim". The Hidden City of Ahdashim was one of my most favorite places in Elona and before starting Path of Fire I returned to GW1 to get into the mood. I remembered discovering Ahdashim with my guild back then. The area was full of all kinds of djinns, riddles, and treasures ( especially the big treasure room where we wanted to jump into the sea of coins like Dagobert Duck XD) I tried to imagine what weapon could be hidden among those treasures and what it would look like. Maybe a trapped djinn in this lantern? In the end, I tried to combine the distinctive architecture of Elonian floating waterfall towers and oriental lamps so I decided to stick with this core idea. A lot of other ideas were floating around in my head too, and I wish I had more time to push those ideas further but I discovered this contest basically a few days before the end date. Maybe I will finalize my other weapon ideas to share them. :)

[talk-of-tyria]

Crystal Desert - The Hidden City of Ahdashim - Leystone Axis [Key of Ahdashim: What do you need to know?] -->What makes the cardinals so important? Key of Ahdashim: Cardinals hold the highest authority--one of each element to anchor Ahdashim and mete out power to those beneath them. (Player Character): We’ve met powerful djinn before. Key of Ahdashim: Not such as these. Ahdashim’s cardinals have the greatest abilities of all djinn. They will not be easy to defeat. Scholar Glenna: Qadim was able to kill two by himself, though... Key of Ahdashim: He used the element of surprise. Scholar Glenna: And the Mystic Forge, I’m betting... [Other Ahdashim Dialogues.]

[talk-of-tyria]

Crystal Desert - The Hidden City of Ahdashim - Prism Sanctuary [Scholar Glenna: Are you ready for this?] -->I could use some more information about what the cardinals are doing. Scholar Glenna: I don’t know. Something to do with the cardinals. Key? Key of Ahdashim: They are actively abusing their elements; further destabilizing nature’s harmony here. Scholar Glenna: Can’t any of the remaining fire and water djinn reharmonize the flow of magic? Key of Ahdashim: No. By design, only the four cardinals can anchor the flow. It has always been thus. Scholar Glenna: Sounds like Qadim’s trying to rewrite that rule. Key of Ahdashim: He aspired to be a cardinal, but fell short. I found he lacked the necessary character.

[Other Ahdashim Dialogues.]

[talk-of-tyria]

Crystal Desert - The Hidden City of Ahdashim Scholar Glenna: Stop being evasive! My guys kill a cardinal, and you and this pylon light up like chak. Key of Ahdashim: Of course. A lesser djinn cannot hope to inherit a cardinal's power to anchor the city. Scholar Glenna: You mean you've absorbed both the backlash of elemental energy AND a kick from the ley line? Key of Ahdashim: Would you prefer the released power flow straight to Qadim? Or whip wild through Ahdashim, destroying all in its path? Scholar Glenna: What I would prefer is that you let me help you! Allies share information. Or they lose.

[talk-of-tyria]

Crystal Desert - The Hidden City of Ahdashim - Fractured Conservatory Cardinal Sabir: The fracas is finished! You're wasting your time and mine. - Cardinal Sabir: Why should I fight and lose when I can acquiesce to the inevitable and survive? - Cardinal Sabir: Why attack me for having the intellect and foresight to keep my position when others lost theirs? - Cardinal Sabir: The first to join the winning side reaps the greatest rewards. - Cardinal Sabir: Just look at me now—higher than ever! - Cardinal Sabir: I’m the Cardinal of Air! You cannot kill me!

[talk-of-tyria]

Crystal Desert - The Hidden City of Ahdashim - Fractured Conservatory Cardinal Sabir: I'm your superior. This was the best choice. I saw which way the winds were blowing—and Qadim holds the bellows. Voltaic Wisp: (whirring chirrup question) Cardinal Sabir: Sure, the backdraft is destroying the city. But just think of it as a remodel. (Player Character): You're supposed to protect the air djinn, not help Qadim bring Ahdashim down around their ears. Cardinal Sabir: Qadim is a foregone conclusion. He's already accessed the Well of Ahdashim...