Witcher Reference found in Ardenweald - 'Toss a Seed to Your Hunter..."

Live Posted 2020/11/26 at 1:01 PM by DiscordianKitty

The Obsidian Warders - Alliance OnlyThe Obsidian Warders
Draconic Connections
Ground Leave
Aspectral Invitation
An Iconic, Draconic Look

In-Game Lore Summary

Your weyrn, the Obsidian Warders, led by Scalecommander Azurathel, followed Wrathion to the Eastern Kingdoms. It is your duty to warn the members of the Alliance about the coming storm.Draconic Connections

Wrathion

Ordinarily such a flight would take considerably longer. But when the bronze Aspect himself speeds you on your way, it allows one to make the journey in record...

<ahem> ...time.

Oh, the soldiers with the pointy weapons? Not to worry. Merely a formality.

I shall see about arranging an audience with the Lord Commander while you and Azurathel get your bearings.

Thankfully, I wield considerable influence in this city.

Scalecommander Azurathel

Perhaps Wrathion's "influence" isn't as considerable as he thinks, if this is the welcome he receives.Ground Leave

Scalecommander Azurathel

Perhaps we should get an idea of this city, if it is to be our new home. A scouting mission, if you will.

Go, see what this place has to offer. I will follow Wrathion and attempt to help in any way I can.

Try not to upset the locals any more than you must, though. I doubt many of them are used to seeing dragons walk among them.

Meet up with us once you've gotten the lay of the land.
Wrathion says: Soldiers of Stormwind, allow me to--
Master Mathias Shaw says: Wrathion! You were warned against making unannounced visits. Especially when you bring company.
Wrathion says: A thousand pardons, my dear spymaster, but I come bearing the tidings of the Dragon Aspects for Lord Commander Turalyon.
Wrathion says: As for the dracthyr, you have my word that they will cause no harm. They have come seeking refuge, not conflict.
Master Mathias Shaw says: Their conduct will be on your head, Wrathion. The dracthyr have my leave to roam the city. But know this... SI:7 will be watching.
Master Mathias Shaw says: Let them pass!
Wrathion says: Hmph. Mortals.
Obsidian Warder says: Let us see what this city holds for us.
Obsidian Warder says: After that long flight, I need food. Something more filling than our dusty rations from the Reach.comments for youObsidian Warder says: Everyone loves a good hoard.
Scott Westmill says: Hey! This is Alliance territory! No Horde allowed!Obsidian Warder says: I bid twelve gold! No, fifteen!
Obsidian Warder says: But... I was going to buy that!Obsidian Warder says: These portals reek of blue dragonflight magic.Obsidian Warder says: It seems we are not the only recent arrivals here.

Scalecommander Azurathel

The Alliance has granted us asylum here in Stormwind.

It sounds like quite an interesting place. Scalecommander Azurathel:

Ah, <name>. I hope your exploration of this city has been fruitful.

I have been speaking with this Turalyon. He seems a capable leader and soldier, but he is a zealot. And one must be cautious of zealots.

It is too soon to know if the Alliance will prove worthy of our trust. But it seems we share a common foe, and perhaps through battle we will forge a bond between us. High Exarch Turalyon:

The Aspects have been steadfast allies to Stormwind in the paast.

But enemies have arisen from among the dragons as well. Enemies that nearly destroyed this world.

We must be cautious.
Aspectral Invitation
Ah, <name>. I trust your tour of the city went well.

No one threw any fruit at you, did they? I am told that happens sometimes.

At any rate, I just finished meeting with Lord Commander Turalyon and his allies, and they have accepted the Aspects' invitation to the Dragon Isles.

Preparations are underway for a journey to your homeland.

Ah, but where are my manners? We should have a chat with the others.

<Listen to Wrathion and Turalyon.>
There is much more to the Dragon Isles beyond the Forbidden Reach. I cannot wait for you to see it!

Now then, I believe that diminutive archeologist said something about putting together an expedition.An Iconic, Draconic LookYou turned every head in Stormwind with your arrival, <name>. No doubt some citizens were more... amenable to your presence than others.

In order to better commune with other races, we dragons adopt a mortal visage, like the one you see before you. Not only does it put allies at ease, but it makes passing through doorways considerably less disruptive.

Clearly the essence of dragonkind flows through the dracthyr. I suspect you may share our ability to assume a visage.

Walk with me.Choosing a visage is an important decision for any dragon.

It should be no less meaningful to a dracthyr.

Needless to say, I am happy to share my expertise.

<Ask about choosing a visage.>

Wrathion says: A visage is an expression of how you want to be seen by others. Will you be friendly and approachable, or stern and intimidating?
Certain of my kin chose the latter. As for myself, I settled on dashing and perilously handsome.
The magic is within you. Look inside and focus on a form that reflects how you want the world to see you.Your visage suits you well, <name>. It is unl;ike any I have seen before!

Perhaps when we learn more of your origins, we will understand why the dracthyr visage differs from that of a dragon.

But for now, we have an expedition to prepare for.

Comment by BillredskinGeralt's name in the Elvish language is Gwynbleidd.Comment by mremaknuI got this achievement by complete accident, showed up after the fighting was done and while they were still talking. Had no idea what it was, happened to have a seed on me, hit the action button it gave me on pure autopilot.

Achievement Get: Dumb LuckComment by naxergsslolComment by schneizeruAlso the name of the zone's faction is Wild Hunt, so it's a fitting place to put the reference.Comment by ZaraszThere is also a Mandalorian reference "this is the way" in a quest achievementof hibernal hollow.Comment by DiscordianKittyI would just like to say I've had this song playing in my head the whole day, and that's the sacrifice I was willing to make.Comment by TimmehWhich is itself taken directly from Welsh. Gwyn = white, bleidd = wolf. For what it's worth, dd in Welsh makes a "th" sound.Comment by SarthoriusToss a coin to your Warlock
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In Valley of Honor...OoohooComment by TwistedMetalI got this achievement by complete accident, showed up after the fighting was done and while they were still talking. Had no idea what it was, happened to have a seed on me, hit the action button it gave me on pure autopilot.

Achievement Get: Dumb LuckComment by MarieUKAwesome :)Comment by LilakO mire a plenty, o mire a plenty...Comment by oktobrenka"Gwyn ceirw" - literally "white deer" in Welsh :)Comment by oktobrenkaGeralt's name in the Elvish language is Gwynbleidd.Comment by CorporalDaddyWhat about the fact that there is literally a faction called The Wild Hunt!Comment by RiukarnNot a Witcher reference of course but when I did the Mists of Tirna Scithe, I was telling my Guildies that the maze reminds me of so much of the Lost Forest from Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time, and after getting the Mistcaller Ocarina trinket from Mistcaller it just confirmed it :)