Guild Wars 3 Story Details Reveal The Orrian Golden Age
ArenaNet has revealed new story details for Guild Wars 3, introducing players to a pivotal new faction and an unexplored era of Tyria’s history. The narrative will focus on the Orrian Golden Age, a period predating the events of Guild Wars 2 when the region of Orr flourished as a magical center rather than the destroyed wasteland familiar to existing players.
According to narrative lead Aaron Linde, this story period takes place while the Elder Dragons remain dormant, a crucial distinction that allowed magic to develop and spread freely throughout Tyria without being consumed by the dormant dragons. This magical abundance created unique conditions for civilization and environmental development.
Central to the story is the emergence of the Vaelwardens, a new faction that players will join during their exploration of this golden age. The narrative also introduces the Vael, a unique group of magical spirits that played a central role in Orr’s ecosystem and culture. This setup positions the story to explore how Orr transformed from this magical paradise into the dangerous, corrupted zone that exists in the modern Guild Wars 2 timeline.