Guild Wars 2

I am a head start vet so maybe that’s why I feel very attached to Canach. I remember when he first entered the franchise and was as bugged as he is in the final mission now! (Note: I believe he’s been fixed, but I haven’t tried the mission since the latest patch so can’t be certain). But I like him and feel that he’s one of the best written male character the franchise has to offer.

I think one of the strengths and weaknesses of Guild Wars 2’s character development is that the characters are developed over time, and so many people might not get how rich Canach’s history is. But since I have been here from the start, I appreciate him. So I thought I would list all the things I like about him,

1. His voice
2. His sense of humour, even if it is a bit cruel
3. The fact that he was still willing to work with Asura and the Consortium despite what they did to him after he had newly awakened.
4. All the reasons he had to join the Nightmare Court or become a Soundless but choose not to and remained linked to the Pale Tree.
5. His struggles as a second born are very relatable. As is his jealousy of Trehearne – the perfect first born and clearly the Pale Tree’s favourite.
6. His willingness to learn from his mistake. Even when his mistakes were good intentions gone bad.
7. He’s not Caithe! I am sorry I don’t like Caithe T.T Why couldn’t she die instead of Trehearne! >.<

I liked having him around. So thanks, Anet!

They kill Trahearne…? kitten you Arena.net! kitten you fanbase who got kitten that their commanding officer gets the glory in a made up story!

Jokes on them, the swords one handed instead of a greatsword. :P
But Canach is great though, and I agree about Trahearne. (Even if I like Caithe)

Tinni.4351:

I am a head start vet so maybe that’s why I feel very attached to Canach. I remember when he first entered the franchise and was as bugged as he is in the final mission now! (Note: I believe he’s been fixed but I haven’t tried the mission since the latest patch so can’t be certain). But I really like him and feel that he’s one of the best written male character the franchise as to offer.

I think one of the strengths and weaknesses of Guild Wars 2’s character development is that the characters are developed over time and so many people might not get how rich Canach’s history is. But since I have been here from the start, I really appreciate him. So I thought I would list all the things I like about him,

1. His voice
2. His sense of humour, even if it is a bit cruel
3. The fact that he was still willing to work with Asura and the Consortium despite what they did to him after he had newly awakened.
4. All the reasons he had to join the Nightmare Court or become a Soundless but choice not to and remained linked to the Pale Tree.
5. His struggles as a second born is very relatable. As is his jealousy of Trehearne – the perfect first born and clearly the Pale Tree’s favourite.
6. His willingness to learn from his mistake. Even when his mistakes were good intentions gone bad.
7. He’s not Caithe! I am sorry I don’t like Caithe T.T Why couldn’t she die instead of Trehearne! >.<

I really liked having him around. So thanks Anet!

I like caithe…

But I agree with everything you’re saying here. It felt like he was kind of forced into the party because the group didn’t have a slyvari.

He’s 100x better than traherne, and I love canach’s sense of humor.

To be honest, the only DE members I really care about are Caithe and Eir, even if Caithe extends her mentorship to Trahearne at some point in your personal story if you play as a sylvari. That she didn’t explain anything hurt a little but I can understand where she’s coming from. (I must be … the only player who doesn’t care about Rytlock at all. I’m lukewarm about Zojja and I’m completely indifferent about Logan.)
I think Trahearne didn’t deserve the end he got in HoT. It doesn’t make sense to me either. You’d think that since the sword is a part of the Pale Tree that was actually able to cleanse all of Orr (!!!!!! can’t stress this enough) it would also be able to cleanse him – BUT NOT BY KILLING HIM!
Anyway, I hope Anet never gives the opportunity to transform the sword into a greatsword.

But since the topic is about Canach:
I was constantly scared when Canach wandered off alone that he would give in and turn on his allies. But he’s still around. He’s the cactus husbando. I’m glad nothing bad happens to him. Even if you take him along into the final battle he still stands strong in the end and that’s great.

He was by far my favourite character in Heart of Thorns. I was legitimately worried that he’d fail in his struggle and I’d be forced to kill him. Him overcoming Mordremoth’s will and facing the blighted version of himself made me very happy.

Sparrowlicious.3890:

To be honest, the only DE members I really care about are Caithe and Eir, even if Caithe extends her mentorship to Trahearne at some point in your personal story if you play as a sylvari. That she didn’t explain anything hurt a little but I can understand where she’s coming from. (I must be … the only player who doesn’t care about Rytlock at all. I’m lukewarm about Zojja and I’m completely indifferent about Logan.)
I think Trahearne didn’t deserve the end he got in HoT. It doesn’t make sense to me either. You’d think that since the sword is a part of the Pale Tree that was actually able to cleanse all of Orr (!!!!!! can’t stress this enough) it would also be able to cleanse him – BUT NOT BY KILLING HIM!
Anyway, I hope Anet never gives the opportunity to transform the sword into a greatsword.

But since the topic is about Canach:
I was constantly scared when Canach wandered off alone that he would give in and turn on his allies. But he’s still around. He’s the cactus husbando. I’m glad nothing bad happens to him. Even if you take him along into the final battle, he still stands strong in the end, and that’s great.

Speculation on my part. But I think Zaitain’s “weakness” was Mordremoth’s power. Zaitan was death and so could be cleansed with life. But in the end, that power couldn’t be used to free Trehearne. But doesn’t make me any happier that he is dead. But I think this was Anet’s way to end the Pact and move the story forward with the three Orders being separate again.

Going back to Canach, I was scared too when he was running off. But I am glad they didn’t turn him. After everything the poor salad has gone through since The Lost Shores (way back in 2012), he deserves a chance to have some fun and go on a grand adventure with the PC!

Schurge.5194:

They kill Trahearne…? kitten you Arena.net! kitten you fanbase who got kitten that their commanding officer gets the glory in a made up story!

Yes, unfortunately. T.T But to be fair to Anet. I think killing Trahearne is more about destroying the Pact. So this powerful organisation isn’t around for future dragons then to give the Trahearne haters satisfaction. I am still annoyed. I mean, they could have made it that Trahearne survived but is too weak to do anything and must retire to the Grove. But death is more dramatic I guess. I hope Trahearne gets a statue in the Grove and maybe a plaque at each of the orders!

Tinni.4351:

Speculation on my part. But I think Zaitain’s “weakness” was Mordremoth’s power. Zaitan was death and so could be cleansed with life. But in the end, that power couldn’t be used to free Trehearne. But doesn’t make me any happier that he is dead. But I think this was Anet’s way to end the Pact and move the story forward with the three Orders being separate again.

Going back to Canach, I was scared too when he was running off. But I am glad they didn’t turn him. After everything the poor salad has gone through since The Lost Shores (way back in 2012), he deserves a chance to have some fun and go on a grand adventure with the PC!

Interesting theory there… Wonder if that means the Scepter of Orr would’ve been the Anti-Mordrem weapon then. And what if the others have similar opposites? Maybe the Tooth of Jormag will play a vital role in taking out Primordus, who knows?

But back on topic, Canach is a boss. He’s never angsty or frightened throughout HoT, instead he goes between Snarky arrogance and annoyance. Just the way he says “Is that supposed to be -me-?” to his cloned self inside of Mordy’s head speaks volumes of him as a character.

And Trahearne, well… Kiiiiiiinda obvious from the get-go that he wouldn’t make it, but at least he went out as himself and not a Mordrem puppet like Faolain did (And she was always despicable, totally had it coming.)

From this point on, I see the next Living story centering around us, the PC, either trying to rebuild the pact or go even further past that and unify all of Tyria once and for all. That’ll probably be Season 3 of the Living Story. After that, I’m guessing Kralkatorrik is next, what with Glint’s egg and all. (Though part of me wishes that by the time we get to him, we’ll only find that Palawa Joko beat us to the punch and took out the Elder Dragon himself, giving us an Enemy even stronger than an Elder Dragon.)