Bazaar of the Four Winds
“The Bazaar of the Four Winds is gathering — merchants are converging from all corners of Tyria to sell their wares. But this time it's not just shady characters and risky trades; this year, the mystical, flying Zephyr Sanctum has landed, bringing their magical crystals and amazing movement skills to savvy traders and daring adventurers alike! What a joy it will be to experience the thrill of the trade—and the race. Let's go!
— Official website
Bazaar of the Four Winds was a release launched on July 9, 2013. This release introduced the Zephyrites and their flying home, the Zephyr Sanctum. Players were tasked with wielding the Aspects to make their way along Labyrinthine Cliffs to the magnificent home ship. The Bazaar returned as part of an annual festival from July 2018 onwards.
Temporary features[edit]
- Zephyr Sanctum Kite Baskets are scattered around Tyria
- New Living World content
- Added zone: Labyrinthine Cliffs with the Zephyr Sanctum
- New events
Defeat the chaos creature (15)- Defeat the corrupted ogre (15)
- Defeat the ice elemental (15)
- Defeat the morphing ooze (15)
- Defeat the rampaging fire imp (15)
Deliver supplies to Zephyr Sanctum for Trader Owens (80)
Protect the merchants and their supplies from krait slavers (80)
Stop the pirates from stealing kite shipments from Zephyr Sanctum (80)
Subdue bar fight instigators to stop the brawl (80)
- Sanctum Sprint activity
- Kookoochoo's Fire-Breathing Show
New achievements[edit]
- Bazaar of the Four Winds achievement category
- Learn to Kite, large kites located in jumping puzzles and dungeons
- New Diving Goggles location (Best. Dive. Ever.)
- Lessons from the Sky scavenger hunt rewarding a Zephyr Sanctum Model
New skins and equipment[edit]
- Aspect-themed Headgear:
Zephyrite Sun Helm Skin, Zephyrite Wind Helm Skin, and Zephyrite Lightning Helm Skin - Aspect-themed Back items:
Sun Catcher Skin, 
Wind Catcher Skin, and 
Lightning Catcher Skin
New items[edit]
- New tokens:
Fortune Scrap and 
Golden Fortune Scrap 
Loot Bag from Frequent Sprinter
Kite Fortune (Drop rate) from Gem Store and random drop
Zephyr Sanctum Supply Box (Drop rate): from Fortune Scrap and tier 6 materials
Gift of Quartz - granting personal node in home instance after completing Bazaar Ambassador
New Gem Store items[edit]
Permanent features[edit]
- New activity: Belcher's Bluff
- Achievement updates
- New Achievement UI
- Achievement rewards: Achievement Chests and reward skins: Zenith weapons, Radiant armor, and Hellfire armor
- Crafting updates
- New crafting material: Quartz Crystal and Charged Quartz Crystal
- New crafting prefix for armor/weapons: Celestial (with recipes)
- New node: Quartz Crystal Formation
- Structured PvP Updates
- New map: Skyhammer
- WvW Updates
- New World Abilities: Build Mastery and Repair Mastery
Getting started[edit]
Players must travel to Labyrinthine Cliffs by talking to the Labyrinthine Cliffs Transport Facilitator located at Sanctum Harbor, Lion's Arch. He will be marked by a .png){kind=small}
on the map.
Bazaar of the Four Winds[edit]
Labyrinthine Cliffs[edit]
Labyrinthine Cliffs is a new, fully explorable zone located to the east of Mount Maelstrom and is where the Bazaar of the Four Winds is held.
Zephyr Sanctum and the Zephyrites[edit]
- Primary article: Zephyrites
Zephyr Sanctum is a flying city and is home to the Zephyrites, a secluded and peaceful people who seek solace and to hone their skills with the aspects.
Aspects[edit]
- Primary article: Aspect
The Aspects of Sun, Wind, and Lightning are at the heart of Zephyrite culture. Talk to the Sun Adept, Wind Adept, and Lightning Adept to embrace the aspects and make your way to Zephyr Sanctum.
Zephyr Sanctum Supply Box[edit]
- Primary article: Zephyr Sanctum Supply Box
The Zephyrites do not visit the land often, and are taking advantage of this opportunity to restock. Players can trade their copious amounts of crafting materials to the Traders at the lower level of Bazaar Docks for Zephyr Sanctum Supply Boxes.
Kite Fortunes[edit]
Players can receive Kite Fortunes from random drops, or from the Gem Store, which hold Fortune Scraps. These can be collected and traded to the Fortune Scrap Vendor for Aspect-themed helms or back items. Players can also receive a rare Golden Fortune Scrap, which can be instantly traded for these items.
Strangers from the Sky[edit]
- Primary article: Strangers from the Sky
Magnus is discussing the upcoming Ship's Council election with Captain Ellen Kiel, and has an idea for how she might win over Evon Gnashblade
Lessons from the Sky[edit]
- Primary article: Lessons from the Sky
Sky Crystals can be found around the map in a scavenger hunt in Lessons from the Sky, putting adventurers' wits and skills to the test and embrace the Aspects. Players who interact with 40 Sky Crystals will obtain a Zephyr Sanctum Model. See if you can find all 52 crystals.
Learn to Kite[edit]
- Primary article: Learn to Kite
Skritt Burglars have been up to no good, stealing large kites and taking them to the most obscure places. Plan to trek through jumping puzzles, mini-dungeons, fractals, and Obsidium Sanctum to find them all.
Sanctum Sprint[edit]
- Primary article: Sanctum Sprint
Sanctum Sprint is a fast-paced activity pitting players against each other to see who can reach the top first. Players must utilize the aspects and muster their skill to navigate death-defying leaps, waterfalls, narrow paths, and multiple routes to victory.
Belcher's Bluff[edit]
- Primary article: Belcher's Bluff
Belcher's Bluff is a disgustingly fun drinking activity where you must trick your opponent into passing out before you do. The Grandmaster of Om, Poyaqui, challenges players to locate and defeat the five other Master of Om before facing him down in a final battle of spilt omnomberry juice and many sickly faces.
Mail[edit]
The following mail was sent to all players:
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Captain Magnus the Bloody-Handed Directions Ahoy, <Character name>! You said you'd check out the Bazaar of the Four Winds, but with these crowds, I thought you appreciate these directions. You can thank me later. To get to the bazaar: —Captain Magnus |
Soundtrack[edit]
| Bazaar of the Four Winds | ||||
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| Track | Title | Length | Composer | Download |
| 1 | Labyrinthine Cliffs | 3:41 | Lena Chappelle | SoundCloud |
| 2 | Sanctum Sprint | 2:32 | Lena Chappelle | SoundCloud |
External links[edit]
- Bazaar of the Four Winds on official website
- A Guide to Bazaar of the Four Winds on official website
- Short Story: The Trek of the Zephyrites on official website
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