Dragonstorm
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This article is about the meta event. For more, see Dragonstorm (disambiguation). Dragonstorm
Map of Dragonstorm
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- Instance
- Region
- Shiverpeak Mountains
- API
- 1409, 1411
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“Confront the Elder Dragons with the help of allies.
Difficulty scales based on group size.
Contains story from Episode 5 of the Icebrood Saga, "Champions."— In-game description
Dragonstorm is a public instance world boss version of the story chapter of the same name. It requires the expansion Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire to enter.
Getting there[edit]
- Speak to Brek Harrowflight in Hall of Monuments near
Eye of the North Waypoint — , Eye of the North.
- Private instance can be created with a squad at any time, with up to 50 players.
- Public instance opens every 2 hours for 20 minutes, with each instance supporting up to 80 players.
Event schedule[edit]
Previous 2 hoursNext 2 hours
00:00 UTC
Locations[edit]
| Area | Area objectives |
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| Dragonstorm Arena |
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Objectives[edit]
Dragonstorm
- Speak with the pilot to join the battle.
- Clear the area of Destroyers to make way for Aurene's prisms.
Secure Prism Staging Areas
- Destroy North Ley Siphon
- Secure North Staging Area
- Destroy South Ley Siphon
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- Secure South Staging Area
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- Aurene's prisms are being staged in secured areas.
- Confront Ryland to protect Aurene's prisms.
[Group Event] Confront Ryland
- Ryland, Champion of Jormag
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- Confront Braham to protect Aurene's prisms.
- [Group Event] Confront Braham
- Braham, Champion of Primordus
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- Destroy the ley siphons to stop Jormag from absorbing magic.
- Time remaining: 15:00
- [Group Event] Destroy the Ley Siphons
- North Jormag Ley Siphon
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- Northeast Jormag Ley Siphon
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- Northwest Jormag Ley Siphon
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- Defeat Braham and Ryland simultaneously to make the dragons vulnerable.
- Time remaining: (above Time remaining) + 3 min
- [Group Event] Defeat the Dragon Champions
- Break the Clashing Champions' Defiance
- [Group Event] Defeat the Dragon Champions
- Braham, Champion of Primordus
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- Braham revives in: 0:20 (if Braham, Champion of Primordus dead)
- Ryland, Champion of Jormag
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- Ryland revives in: 0:20 (if Ryland, Champion of Jormag dead)
- Enter the prisms focal points to attack the dragons with prismatic energy.
- Time remaining: (above Time remaining) + 3 min
- [Group Event] Attack Dragons while Vulnerable
- Attack Primordus while Vulnerable
- Attack Jormag while Vulnerable
- Destroy the ley siphons to stop both dragons from absorbing magic.
- Time remaining: (above Time remaining) + 3 min
- [Group Event] Destroy the Ley Siphons
- North Jormag Ley Siphon
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- Northeast Jormag Ley Siphon
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- Northwest Jormag Ley Siphon
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- South Primordus Ley Siphon
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- Southeast Primordus Ley Siphon
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- Southwest Primordus Ley Siphon
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- Defeat Braham and Ryland simultaneously to make the dragons vulnerable.
- Time remaining: (above Time remaining) + 3 min
- [Group Event] Defeat the Dragon Champions
- Break the Clashing Champions' Defiance
- Braham, Champion of Primordus
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- Braham revives in: 0:20 (if Braham, Champion of Primordus dead)
- Ryland, Champion of Jormag
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- Ryland revives in: 0:20 (if Ryland, Champion of Jormag dead)
- Enter the prisms focal points to attack the dragons with prismatic energy.
- Time remaining: (above Time remaining) + 3 min
- [Group Event] Attack Dragons while Vulnerable
- Attack Primordus while Vulnerable
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- Attack Jormag while Vulnerable
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- Defeat Braham and Ryland simultaneously to make the dragons vulnerable.
- Time remaining: (above Time remaining) + 3 min
- [Group Event] Defeat the Dragon Champions
- Break the Clashing Champions' Defiance
- Braham, Champion of Primordus
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- Ryland, Champion of Jormag
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- Focus power through Aurene's prisms to sever the dragons from all magic sources!
- Transfer Power to Aurene
- Aurene Power
- The dragons are about to clash!
Rewards[edit]
- Dragons' Hoard (once per day per character)
- One bouncy chest (once per day per account)
Piece of Rare Unidentified Gear (2) each with a chance of being replaced with a random Exotic weapon or armor.
Scrap of Icebrood Saga Mastery (6)
Prismaticite Crystal (5)
Memory of Aurene (6) (requires Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons expansion)- 2
- 2,000
Tyrian Defense Seal (25)- Chance at random Exotic weapon or armor.
- One of the following:
- Common:
Dragonite Ore (20-30)
- Rare:
Frostsaw of Chilling
Gift of Aurene
Pristine Dragon's Left Eye (requires a fully trained Dragon Slayer mastery)[1]
Pristine Dragon's Right Eye (requires a fully trained Dragon Slayer mastery)[1]
Volcanic Stormcaller Weapon Box
Berserker's Volcanic Stormcaller Axe
Assassin's Volcanic Stormcaller Dagger
Cleric's Volcanic Stormcaller Focus
Berserker's Volcanic Stormcaller Greatsword
Knight's Volcanic Stormcaller Hammer
Berserker's Volcanic Stormcaller Longbow
Knight's Volcanic Stormcaller Mace
Assassin's Volcanic Stormcaller Pistol
Knight's Volcanic Stormcaller Rifle
Cleric's Volcanic Stormcaller Scepter
Knight's Volcanic Stormcaller Shield
Assassin's Volcanic Stormcaller Short Bow
Cleric's Volcanic Stormcaller Staff
Assassin's Volcanic Stormcaller Sword
Cleric's Volcanic Stormcaller Torch
Berserker's Volcanic Stormcaller Warhorn
- Common:
Walkthrough[edit]
Dragonstorm can be divided into 4 phases depending on the stage of objectives. The later phases add more AoE effects and crowd control moments.
- Phase 1 - Pre-objectives
The first phase is about clearing the staging area and fighting the Dragon champions for the first time.
- The player starts of by securing the Prism staging areas. Kill the destroyers and secure the areas.
- Ryland appears and needs to be brought down to 25% health. Dodge his AoE attacks and burn his health away.
- Braham then appears and also needs to be brought down to 25% health. Again dodge the attacks and burn his health away.
No more people can join after completing these objectives. So the party is locked. A cutscene occurs with both Elder Dragons appearing at the edges of the map.
- Phase 2 - Equalizing the Elder Dragons
The second phase is about equalizing the playing field between Jormag and Primordus.
- Jormag summons siphons in the northern part of the area. Destroy them.
- The two champions are now clashing in the center. Use crowd control to break the defiance bar.
- The group must now split in roughly half as the dragon champions must be killed within 20 seconds of the other dying.
- Burn their health and dodge their AoE attacks. The Elder Dragons also have large, but very predictable AoE attacks. Dodge and avoid those.
- When both champions are dead, the Elder Dragons become vulnerable. Run to the prism focal point and use the special action skill Prismatic Hyper Beam to attack the Elder Dragons. While in the air, the
Aurene's Protection is applied to the player. - Leave quickly after these special attacks, otherwise the player will die fast.
- Phase 3 - Damaging the Elder Dragons
As the dragons are on even grounds, both are scrambling for the advantage in this fight.
- Both Jormag and Primordus summon siphons in the northern and southern part of the area. Destroy them.
- The two champions are now clashing in the center. Use crowd control to break the defiance bar.
- The group must now split in roughly half as the dragon champions must be killed within 20 seconds of the other dying.
- Burn their health and dodge their AoE attacks. The Elder Dragons also have large, but very predictable AoE attacks. Dodge and avoid those.
- The champions will now perform massive AoE attacks. Use crowd control to interrupt them.
- When both champions are dead, the Elder Dragons become vulnerable. Run to the prism focal point and use the special action skill to attack the Elder Dragons.
- Leave quickly after these special attacks, otherwise the player will die fast.
- Phase 4 - End-phase
The Elder dragons are now weak and primed for their mutual kill.
- The two champions are now clashing in the center. Use crowd control to break the defiance bar.
- Both champions fall down and the Elder Dragons become vulnerable.
- Run to the prism and use the special action skill Aurene Power Transfer in order to assist Aurene in severing the magic from Jormag and Primordus.
- Aurene then pulls the player back, where they can observe the two Elder Dragons clashing.
Achievements[edit]
| Aurene Said Knock You Out | Dragonstorm | 2
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| During the Dragonstorm encounter, defeat both dragon champions at least once. | Defeated Both Dragon Champions | 2
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- Complete the encounter at least once after attacking both champions.
- Automatically gained while playing through the private story instance for the first time.
| Coalescence Disburser | Dragonstorm | 1
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| Slay the veteran coalescence during the Dragonstorm encounter. | 25 Coalescences Slain | 1
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- Defeat 25 Veteran Coalescences. They spawn at the same time with ley line siphons. Can be done during one instance if focused on farming.
- Can also be completed during the private story instance.
| Cooler Than Cool | Dragonstorm | 1  5
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| During the Dragonstorm encounter, dodge the Breath of Jormag attack 25 times. | 5 Breath Attacks Dodged | 1
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| 10 Breath Attacks Dodged | 1
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| 15 Breath Attacks Dodged | 1
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| 20 Breath Attacks Dodged | 1
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| 25 Breath Attacks Dodged | 1
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- Dodge Jormag's attack which is indicated by a massive rectangular AoE.
- Can also be completed during the private story instance.
- Use actual Dodge rolls for this achievement. Simply stepping out of the AOE is not guaranteed to count.
- Mount evades with Adroit Evasion mastery do not count for this achievement.
- One attack consists of multiple hits and can be evaded multiple times, awarding more progress for the achievement.
| Double (Elder) Dragon | Dragonstorm | 1 16
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| Defeat Primordus and Jormag 10 times in the Dragonstorm encounter. | Primordus and Jormag Defeated 1 Time | 1
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| Primordus and Jormag Defeated 5 Times | 5
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| Primordus and Jormag Defeated 10 Times | 10
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- Complete the encounter at least 10 times.
- You must channel Aurene's prism in the last phase by using Aurene Power Transfer to get credit for this achievement.
- Can also be progressed by completing the private story instance.
| Fast Fire and Frost Fighter | Dragonstorm | 1 4
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| Destroy all ley siphons within 120 seconds during the Dragonstorm encounter. | Destroyed All Ley Siphons within 120 Seconds | 4
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- Complete the "Destroy the ley siphons to stop both dragons from absorbing magic" event within 2 minutes. It is recommended to split groups evenly.
| Ka-Braham | Dragonstorm | 2
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| During the Dragonstorm encounter, prevent Primordus's champion from using his elite skill 10 times. | Prevented Braham from Using His Elite Skill 10 Times | 2
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- When fighting Braham during the second split phase, whenever a defiance bar appears on him use crowd control skills.
| Light Him Up | Dragonstorm | 2
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| During the Dragonstorm encounter, attack Primordus 30 times while he is exposed. | Attacked Primordus 30 Times | 2
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- Use the special action skill Prismatic Hyper Beam while in the air on Primordus at least 30 times.
- Can also be progressed during the private story instance.
| Put Them on Ice | Dragonstorm | 2
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| During the Dragonstorm encounter, attack Jormag 30 times while they are exposed. | Attacked Jormag 30 Times | 2
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- Use the special action skill Prismatic Hyper Beam while in the air on Jormag at least 30 times.
- Can also be progressed during the private story instance.
| Skritt Hot | Dragonstorm | 1 5
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| During the Dragonstorm encounter, dodge Primordus's Apocalypse Rain attack 25 times. | 5 Fiery Dragon Attacks Dodged | 1
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| 10 Fiery Dragon Attacks Dodged | 1
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| 15 Fiery Dragon Attacks Dodged | 1
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| 20 Fiery Dragon Attacks Dodged | 1
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| 25 Fiery Dragon Attacks Dodged | 1
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- Dodge Primordus' attack. It is indicated by Primordus spitting out rocks and creating circular AoEs. The attack created by Primordus' chin also counts for this.
- Can also be completed during the private story instance.
- Use actual Dodge rolls for this achievement. Simply stepping out of the AOE is not guaranteed to count.
| Steelcaught | Dragonstorm | 2
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| During the Dragonstorm encounter, prevent Jormag's champion from using his elite skill 10 times. | Prevented Ryland from Using His Elite Skill 10 Times | 2
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- When fighting Ryland during the second split phase, whenever a defiance bar appears on him use crowd control skills.
 Revenge of the Dragons
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Return to Champions | 0
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Defeat Primordus and Jormag 1 time in the Dragonstorm encounter.
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Defeated Primordus and Jormag 1 Time | 0
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- You must personally use the skill Aurene Power Transfer during the fight.
NPCs[edit]
Allies[edit]
- Ebon Vanguard Soldier (dead)
- Caithe
- Crystal Bloom Weaver (while summoning the crystals)
- Veteran Caromi Warrior (dead)
- Veteran Quetzal Warrior (dead)
- Various
- Vigil Recruit (dead)
- Veteran Vigil Warmaster (dead)
Foes[edit]
- Braham, Champion of Primordus
- Destroyer Burster
- Destroyer Fiend
- Destroyer Melter
- Destroyer Soldier
- Elite Destroyer Emberknight
- Elite Destroyer Fiend
- Elite Destroyer Melter
- Elite Destroyer Soldier
- Elite Destroyer of the Last Shields
- Veteran Destroyer Fiend
- Veteran Destroyer Melter
- Veteran Destroyer Soldier
- Corrupted Griffon
- Elite Ice Giant
- Icebrood Elemental
- Icebrood Quaggan
- Icebrood Troll
- Icebrood Wolf
- Ryland, Champion of Jormag
- Svanir Berserker
- Svanir Brute
- Svanir Hunter
- Svanir Mauler
- Svanir Seer
- Veteran Icebrood Elemental
- Veteran Icebrood Kodan
- Veteran Icebrood Troll
- Veteran Svanir Brute
- Veteran Svanir Seer
- Various
Objects[edit]
- Bouncing Mushroom
- Destroyer Fissure
- Jormag Ley Siphon
- Launch Pad
- Pact Chopper
- Primordus Ley Siphon
- Repair Anvil
Dialogue[edit]
- Entering the instance
- Crecia Stoneglow: Taimi picked a good spot.
- Rytlock Brimstone: Good? Destroyers're crawling all over. And there's no dragons.
- Crecia Stoneglow: They didn't make things easy. Clear out the fire bugs and make way for the prisms.
- After Secure Staging Area event
- Caithe: Prisms coming in for a landing, Commander.
- <Character name>: The area's cleared, Caithe. Bring 'em down.
- Crecia Stoneglow: We break the champions' connection to the dragons, then we use that magic against them.
- Rytlock Brimstone: What'll happen to Braham? To Ryland?
- Crecia Stoneglow: Braham knew the risks.
- During the fight with Ryland
- Ryland, Champion of Jormag: Nice of you to clear out the trash for me, Commander.
- Taimi: Did you grow? You look like you grew. All that Jormag energy can't be good for you.
- Ryland, Champion of Jormag: You picked a weak dragon you knew you could control. Coward. I'll show you real dragon power.
- Aurene: Jormag has not yet joined him, Champion. You must draw them out.
- <Character name>: We're long past excuses, Ryland. You made your choice. This needs to end.
- After fighting Ryland
- Ryland, Champion of Jormag: So, this is Pact justice?
- <Character name>: Let him leave. We can't get distracted.
- Caithe: That didn't go to plan.
- Crecia Stoneglow: He'll be back. His pride won't let him stay away long.
- During the fight with Braham
- Taimi: Wonder where he gets that from. In the meantime...fire alarm!
- <Character name>: Braham, are you...yourself?
- Braham, Champion of Primordus: (growls)
- Caithe: That's unsettling.
- Braham, Champion of Primordus: Time. Here we fight.
- <Character name>: We're not here to kill you. We're here to kill Primordus.
- Braham, Champion of Primordus: We are Primordus—
- After fighting Braham
- Braham, Champion of Primordus: We. Are. Fire!
- After cutscene
- Braham, Champion of Primordus: Kill. Ice!
- Ryland, Champion of Jormag: Just try it.
- During Destroy Jormag Ley Siphons
- Jormag: My champion will teach you to fear the frost!
- Crecia Stoneglow: Icebrood reinforcements!
- Taimi: They're drawing on the ley line. It'll shift the power in Jormag's favor! That's bad!
- Rytlock Brimstone: Not a huge fan of bad. What do we do?
- Taimi: We need to destroy the ley-line siphons— do that and we can break the connection to the dragons!
- Taimi: I'm sure it'll be no problem!
- Jormag: I've stayed my hand before, brother. No more. Today I obliterate the balance that chains us together.
- After breaking the Clashing Champions' defiance bar
- Aurene: As long as Jormag is connected to the power of a champion and the Frozen, they will keep Primordus cowed.
- <Character name>: Don't let up! We've gotta bring both champions down!
- Braham, Champion of Primordus: Defend fire! Then kill ice!
- Braham, Champion of Primordus: Kill Jormag.
- Rytlock Brimstone: What do you think we're tryin' to do, kid?
- Taimi: Aw, Braham! Come on! This hurts us more than it hurts you!
- Crecia Stoneglow: Could stand to have it hurt us less—
- <Character name>: Same time. One is not enough. We've got to bring Ryland and Braham down together!
- After fighting the Dragon champions
- Crecia Stoneglow: Here they come!
- Aurene: Use the prisms now! The champions are hanging on to dragons by a thread!
- Taimi: The dragons are vulnerable! This is it!
- After attacking the Elder Dragons
- Braham, Champion of Primordus: Ryland!
- Ryland, Champion of Jormag: Come on then!
- Starting to break the Clashing Champions' defiance bar
- <Character name>: Elder Dragons— this might take a couple rounds. Stay strong.
- Caithe: Ice and fire forces are desperate. We can't let them get a foothold on the ley line.
- Taimi: Primordus and Jormag have reached equilibrium on the power meter. We're close!
- After fighting the Dragon champions
- Aurene: I feel it, Champion. The connection's weak—
- Caithe: The prisms are ready to launch you closer, Commander. Attack now— sever their bond to the dragon!
- After attacking the Elder Dragons
- Taimi: Is this working? Is this genuinely, actually working?
- Aurene: Stay focused. One last push. For Braham— for all of us.
- Starting transfering power to Aurene
- Aurene: Champion, help me! There's too much— This power, it's so wild. Get to the prisms!
- When near the Prisms near Aurene
- <Character name>: I'm coming! Hold on, Aurene!
- Caithe: Braham—
- Crecia Stoneglow: No. We can't stop now, not for anything!
- After transfering power to Aurene
- Aurene: Champion! I'm pulling you back—
- Jormag: PRIMORDUS!
- After watching Jormag and Primordus fight
- Aurene: It's done, Champion.
- If the instance fails
- Jormag: The world is preserved! The Age of Ice begins!
- Aurene: Champion, I'm getting you out of there.
- Aurene: We may have lost this battle, but we'll be back.
Gallery[edit]
- Screenshots
Ryland's entrance
Ryland and Jormag
Primordus and Braham
Break the Clashing Champions' Defiance
Primordus versus Jormag
Bodies of Braham and Ryland lying in the aftermath of magic explosion. They still appear fully corrupted despite the demise of the dragons.
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Related achievements[edit]
Dragonstorm (41, 4 )
Decade of the Dragons: Decade of Heroes: Dragonstorm — Complete 10 events in Dragonstorm. (1
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