#GW2 SoTO

[transzojja]

The Astral Ward are an amazing foil to the Pact; because while the Pact wasn't sure what they were doing was right and ended up saving the world multiple times, the Astral Ward is convinced of its own moral superiority and yet they nearly committed genocide against the Kryptis. Many of the Astral Ward leaders are still xenophobic towards the Kryptis even after Peitha proved that it was a fascist minority that was the enemy, meanwhile Pact leaders are radically accepting of whoever wants to join the fight for good... even former enemies.

And Isgarren is a foil to Trahearne, especially in fate. Trahearne was just a scholar who wanted to do good versus Isgarren as a powerful wizard from the get-go, and yet it was Trahearne who gave his life towards the defense of Tyria while Isgarren spends most of his time holed up in the Wizard's Tower... reading fanfiction of himself. And I include the fanfiction detail because how self-obsessed can you be to not only have enjoyed fanfiction of yourself but then keep it under your goddamn pillow?!

I feel like while the ending of SoTO was rushed, it wasn't an accident or last-minute decision. That very ending where the Astral Ward chose to keep treating the Kryptis as potential crimminals was supposed to be eye-opening for what the Astral Ward actually was: a hypocrite's organization that has only stayed aloft because of the few and far between good people it's pulled into it's fold. And when you compare it to the Pact, it becomes more obvious it's shortfalls.

Here's hoping Zojja will become the Astral Ward's saving grace, because for me? There's not much else going for them.

[lady-quen]

Isgarren's architectural choices

Featuring @shroomlet 's beautiful art with permission ¬‿¬

[yamikuruku]

Professor Fheirdhris :)

[rosewoodroad]

demon gf demon gf demon gf--

[ilona-art]

Enya facing one her of her "brainworms": The Avatar of Envy. The kryptis are really fun to draw. Especially since they are so complex yet perfect for my way of texturing.

Artwork sponsored by ArenaNet

[blufox3542]

Alright, I’ve personally been wondering what other people’s opinions on this would be, so

*I know IBS isn’t a true expansion but it’s got its own mastery line so I’m counting it

[skiesartsanddoom]

Here's another old memes from my Instagram to help cheer you ball up today.

Ngl i need so many hugs and Cerus cuddles rn.

[solvevi]

character reference for my asura, Collodi!

[rosy-opal-commander]

Replaying POF. Something really deeply funny about how alone the Commander feels going into path of fire. Like if the Commander has a character flaw it's hyper independence.

So the commander is going into the desert to fight the god of war and you only ask for a ride. That's it. And if you would have asked some Shining blade more than likely could have been spared, you could have gone to the pact for aid.

And Then half your friends who aren't busy or bedridden or mad af at you, show up any fucking way. Rylock just like "what up hear you where tussling with the god of war, I want in" he has zero clue that it's the same dude he met in the mist he's not even there for atonement his just there for vibes.

Speaking of just vibes. Coming in with "I was bored heard you where here so like what's up? Where are we going?" Canach is like "I don't have an evil woman to boss me around.... Sup commander" once again no atonement, he already did that. He's just bored.

Then we have our bravest little toaster Kasmeer. This bitch is a believer. A

Believer. Believer.

But one thing about Kasmeer Meade is that she's your friend and guild mate first and foremost, and a believer in the six second. Kasmeer believes in you more than she believes in the gods she was raised to believe in. I just wish they explored that more in story.

Kasmeer believes in you more than gods. She believes in her friends more than gods.

Canach would bet on you everytime.

Rylock believes in your leadership more than the most important thing which is his legion. Which he was tribune for.

Which is why it's night and day from what's going on with SOTO. All the sudden no one gives a fuck about where you are. And that's why it's jarring and over all doesn't feel right.

[charr-salad]

Some sketches of Lyza reacting to SotO

[transzojja]

Fuck Canon

[lady-quen]

Always wanted to do a what-if fully corrupted Mael, and what better opportunity to do so than Isgarren's shady little experiments? Introducing codename "Harbinger", also known as Sun Eater, Fenrir, Shadowlord, Bleak Raven.

As a failsafe in case of the Commander ever losing himself to the demon magic he wields, the Wizards ran a simulation of the worst possible future - orchestrating the deaths of all his loved ones, to the point he finally lost himself to madness. All in all, standard fractal business - except, whoops, the real Mael was never supposed to learn of Sun Eater's existence! And Sun Eater was never supposed to learn it wasn't in the real Tyria! Oh no... what's this about scientific hubris...? A little fucking around and finding out, perhaps?

And oh no! Is the former Pact Commander (the real deal) now plotting to assassinate Isgarren as well as trick the Wayfinder, Maolmuire, into slaying him in turn to prevent the possibility of a very dark future? Maybe.

His mental state hasn't been the best in quite some time and this is the straw that broke the camel's back. Except it was several bricks thrown at his head.

[balladofchefsalad]

GLADE HAS AT LEAST ONE ASL ANIMATION ("follow") Did we know about this, gamers?? Are there more??? ps- second sign spotted

[rosewoodroad]

im down bad yall

[ilona-art]

The Demon Siblings: Deimos, Peitha and Cerus

Sponsored by ArenaNet

[mabaki]

I had this stupid thing in my mind and i got lazy so just have the sketch last LMAOOOOO

Mbk's not the Commander so technically he won't hear Peitha but still LMAO