The Diary of Miss Elizabeth Dane: Shivering in the Peaks

The diary of Miss Elizabeth Dane is a view on Guild Wars through the eyes of a character. With the help of the heroes of her time, she embarks on adventure that makes her stronger and wiser.

Dear diary,

Things are getting tough here in the Shiverpeaks. It all started with our attempt to save our friends from the Shining Blade, Evennia and Saidra, from the White Mantle and their Mursaat.

We heard they were being held capture in the Ice Caves of Sorrow. Avoiding the Mursaat, we got to their cell and got them out. Unfortunately they spotted us, and what happend then leaves us in pain even today. Saidra sacrificed herself, holding them off so we could escape. Her death will not be in vain, mark my words!
We could escape with the help of the Deldrimor dwarfs, who had a boat waiting for us.


We went to the Iron Mines of Moladune, where the traitor Markis was heading. From there we made a small detour, heading towards the Granite Citadel. A dwarven armorer named Hagen lives there, and he is known for his exclusive armors. They cost much, but I needed the armor upgrade, so I did it in style! Picture time!

Back at the Iron Mines of Moladune, we got sight of Markis. We followed him, but realised there a more Mursaat there. So we took a longer route, avoiding them, and meeting up with a creature who is called a "Seer". 

The Seer are an ancient race who used to be at war with the Mursaat. Although they found a way to defend against their agonizing touch, they didn't defeat the Mursaat. Their race got reduced over time and people who do find one these days have no idea who or what they are.

This ancient Seer offered his help by getting our armor infused. This means our armor resists the Mursaat's agonizing touch by infusing it with the spectral essence of the Eidolon, a creature who has a natural resistance for the Mursaat's skill.

We continued on to Markis, defeating the Mursaat on our way. The difference in our power has disapeared. Even though protected by the Mursaat and their Jade constructs, we defeated Markis and got revenge for Saidra.

Sadly, while we were fighting Markis, the Deldrimor dwarfs lost Thunderhead Keep, their fortresslike capital city, to the Stone Summit dwarfs. The Stone Summit are a group of xenophobic dwarfs, hating other races and even dwarfs that have a friendly relation with other races.


This is where we are now, ready to attack Thunderhead Keep and regain control for the Deldrimor who helped us a lot so far. Let's hope we can pull this off.


See you next time!

If you like to meet up and help, you can always find Elizabeth in-game!