Guild Wars 2

Being fairly new to the Guild Wars universe and a big fan of stories in general, especially when I’m supposed to be a part of it, I’m really interested in digging into the Lore. Unfortunately, though some seem to find it lackluster, there appears to be a ton of it and I’m really having trouble finding a starting point.

Is anyone familiar with a site, or other source of information, which clearly lays out the broad strokes of the Guild Wars timeline? Just a few thousand word summary of major events, their place in history and impact on the world we play in?

I just really need a jumping off point. Something that breaks down a bit of the vocabulary but doesn’t feel like I’m reading and encyclopedia; just a nice summary world-narrative is what I’m looking for.

If it doesn’t exist, that’s fine, but if it does I’d love to read it.

Try WoodenPotatoes on youtube, he isn’t always 100% right, but he covered everything, did a complete GW playtrough, etc and is fun to listen to.

http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/7176-lore-summary/

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Lore – and the links at the bottom
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Lore – especially the links at the bottom
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Orrian_History_Scrolls

Ah, you all are helpful.
Thanks a bunch.

Quite a few parallels to . . . other games, huh?