Sky Pirates of Tyria

This article is about the release from 2013. For the 2022 re-release, see Sky Pirates.

Chaos has come to Lion’s Arch and the culprits responsible for the mayhem have holed up in their hideout! Inspector Ellen Kiel spearheaded the investigation into the murder, and she’s now gathering teams of deputies to capture the perpetrator. Better sharpen your weapons and skills—this criminal promises to be a slippery eel! — Official website

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Chaos has come to Lion’s Arch and the culprits responsible for the mayhem have holed up in their hideout! Inspector Ellen Kiel spearheaded the investigation into the murder, and she’s now gathering teams of deputies to capture the perpetrator. Better sharpen your weapons and skills—this criminal promises to be a slippery eel!

— Official website

Sky Pirates of Tyria was released on June 25, 2013. The culprit behind the attack on the Ship's Council has been identified as Mai Trin, but after being revealed she escaped capture with help from the Aetherblades. Now Inspector Ellen Kiel has found the Aetherblades' secret headquarters in Lion's Arch and is deputizing adventurers to help her bring the killer to justice.

Features

Temporary features

• New Living World content
  • New story dungeon: Aetherblade Retreat
  • New Sky Pirates achievements
• New rewards
  • Mini First Mate Horrik, Monocle, Aetherized Tonic
• Gem Store updates
  • Chop-It-All Logging Axe

Permanent features

• New jumping puzzle: Not So Secret
• Sea of Sorrows Scavenger Hunt
• Structured PvP updates
  • Custom Arenas and Spectator Mode now available to all players
• WvW updates
  • Mortar Mastery
• Gem Store updates
  • Gifting
  • Aetherblade armor skins
  • Custom Arena Starter Kits
  • Tybalt Plush Backpack in Black Lion Chests
• Skill and trait balance updates
  • New condition: Torment
• AoE Looting

Special Event

Sky Pirates: Aetherblade Attack

• The Aetherblades are raising havoc from their Lion's Arch base. The Lionguard vow these pirates will not ruin Dragon Bash.

Sky Pirates: Aetherblade Hideouts

• As Dragon Bash concludes, Aetherblade bases have been found in Lion's Arch and Gendarran Fields.

Sky Pirates

See also: Sky Pirates (achievements)

Mail

Primary article: Dragon Bash mail

The Aetherblade want to steal the hologram technology.

Hologram Heists

The Aetherblades have become interested in the hologram technology used in the Hologram Projectors, and will sometimes appear when players approach them to steal it, forcing players to instead fight the Aetherblades.

Aetherblade Caches

See also: Caching Out

The Aetherblades have hidden several caches of goods across Tyria, including some hidden within mini-dungeons and jumping puzzles, and placed guards at each location. Players can defeat the guards to reach the cache for extra chances at treasure.

Aetherblade Retreat dungeon

Primary article: Aetherblade Retreat

The main base of the Aetherblade has been found. Accompany Inspector Ellen Kiel into the Aetherblade's hideout and defeat their leader and First Mate Horrik. This dungeon is available until July 9, 2013.

Not So Secret

Primary article: Not So Secret

A second Aetherblade site has been discovered. Travel through this jumping puzzle and plunder the Aetherblades' treasure.

A Future in Politics

Primary article: A Future in Politics

With the Aetherblade threat deflected, Magnus has plans for Inspector Kiel regarding the empty spot on the Captain's Council.

Sea of Sorrows Scavenger Hunt

Primary article: Marriner Plaque

Discover all the plaques commemorating Cobiah Marriner. Speak to Cassin Hoppal to begin searching. This scavenger hunt is inspired by the plot of the book: Sea of Sorrows, and will grant you the History Buff achievement upon completion.

Gem Store items

Style

• Aetherblade Heavy Armor Skin — 800 
• Aetherblade Medium Armor Skin — 800 
• Aetherblade Light Armor Skin — 800 
• Air Rider Package — 650 
  • Aviator Cap Skin
  • Riding Broom
  • Riding Pants
  • Riding Gloves
  • Riding Boots

Services

• Chop-It-All Logging Axe — 800 
• Recovery Package
  • 300  for 1
  • 1,200  for 5
• Tradesman's Package
  • 100  for 1
  • 800  for 10
• Custom Arena Starter Kit — 1,600 

Soundtrack

Aetherblade Retreat
Track	Title	Length	Composer	Download
1	Norn Hologram Dance Beat	1:23	Maclaine Diemer:	SoundCloud
2	Sylvari Hologram Dance Beat	2:16	Maclaine Diemer	SoundCloud

Gallery

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  The evidence is conclusive: Mai Trin is responsible for the assassination of Councilor Ashford. Unfortunately, the Aetherblade pirates provided cover for her escape before she could be brought to justice. The hunt is on!

External links

• Sky Pirates of Tyria on official website
• Skill and Trait changes overview on official website
• Aetherblade Overview on official website
• Gifting overview on official website
• Sky Pirates of Tyria Guide on official website
• Inspector Kiel's report on the Aetherblades on official website
• Official trailer, Youtube.com

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Living World Season 1 original story releases

Flame and Frost (Prelude•The Gathering Storm•The Razing•Retribution) The Secret of Southsun Last Stand at Southsun Dragon Bash Sky Pirates of Tyria Cutthroat Politics Queen's Jubilee Clockwork Chaos Twilight Assault Tower of Nightmares The Nightmares Within Fractured The Origins of Madness The Edge of the Mists Escape from Lion's Arch Battle for Lion's Arch Battle for Lion's Arch: Aftermath