Guild Wars 2

Introduction
In the Living Story Season 2 episode, “Entanglement”, we were introduced to Omadd’s machine, within which we experienced a cosmic vision of six colored orbs orbiting a single white orb. The most popular interpretation of the vision is that the six orbs represent spheres of magic – each dominated by an Elder Dragon – and the central orb, Tyria. One of these spheres, the blue orb, and it’s associated Elder Dragon – the Deep Sea Dragon – is the subject of this post.

The Blue Orb Is Underrepresented In Continental Tyria
There are various forms of evidence available to us suggesting that the magic of the blue orb (henceforth referred to as “blue magic”) is underrepresented in continental Tyria; two forms are noteworthy.

The first is found in the Ruined City of Arah. Therein, we locate a bloodstone shard (henceforth referred to as the “Arah Shard”) unlike others in that it contains five different colors of magic. (The Arah Shard, then, is like the bloodstone once was before being sundered.) From the shard we learn that the seers originally created the bloodstone during the last rise of the Elder Dragons, sealing it with uncorrupted magic. But if they used uncorrupted magic, they did not draw on “blue magic”.

The second form of evidence suggesting that “blue magic” is underrepresented in continental Tyria comes in the form of human mythology. Humans believe that at some point in the past their gods fell out with each other. The god Abaddon, representing “blue magic”, warred with his fellows, was defeated, cast down, and forgotten for nigh-on a thousand years.

Why Is “Blue Magic” Underrepresented In Continental Tyria?
Perhaps the reason why “blue magic” is underrepresented in continental Tyria is because said magic is associated with the sea, and there are few-if-any inland seas in the continent. This doesn’t seem right, however. The Deep Sea Dragon, dominating the sphere of “blue magic”, is said to be able to influence freshwater lakes and rivers from the depths of his lair. Thus, the Deep Sea Dragon holds sway over not only saltwater, but all water.

The Nature Of Magic
I would like to propose that “blue magic” is underrepresented due to the composition of magic. The Thaumanova Reactor, located in Metrica Province, is the site of an explosion associated with some kind of magical experiment that was conducted atop an intersection of ley lines – strong currents of magic that crisscross the continent. If these ley lines distribute the magics of the various colors (“red magic”, “dark green magic”, “white magic”, “violet magic”, “light green magic”), it is entirely possible that the reactor exploded because another magic was introduced to it – “blue magic”. Let me explain why this might be the case.

Toward An Explanation Of Why The Addition Of “Blue Magic” May Have Caused The Thaumanova Reactor To Explode
Let us imagine that the magic that each dragon leaks whilst in brumation gradually coalesces with that of other dragons; this coalescence is facilitated by the ley line network. Jormag’s magic (“white magic”) flows south from the north; Kralkatorrik’s magic (“violet magic”) flows west from the east; Zaithan’s magic (“dark green magic”) flows north from the south; Mordremoth’s magic (“light green magic”) flows east from the west; and Primordus’s magic (“red magic”) flows throughout. The mixing of the magics of these five dragons is most evident along the major ley line running through Lion’s Arch, and is evidenced by the temperate climate of the geography of that latitude.

Importantly, these five different magics combine harmlessly. However, if the Deep Sea Dragon’s magic were to reach the central latitudes of the Tyrian continent; were it to mingle with the magics of the five other dragons, it could cause a massive continent-wide explosion that will doom the life of all lesser beings dwelling within the affected region.

Examining The Territory Of The Elder Dragons: Shutting The Deep Sea Dragon Out
When we examine the territories of the Elder Dragons, we note that five of the six dragons have encircled the continent of Tyria, denying the Deep Sea Dragon access to the mainland. Why?

• Zaithan dominated the Sea of Sorrows, using his undead fleet to block the Strait of Malchor; he also poisoned the waterways of the Orrian peninsula. Why? Interestingly, following Zaithan’s defeat, Southsun Cove emerged form the waters of the Sea of Sorrows, forming a kind of blockade to the Unending Ocean.

• Kralkatorrik flew south to the Crystal Desert, dispatched Glint, and (presumably) occupies the northern desert wastes to this day. Why? It is worth noting that in recent years Palawa Joko has been redirecting the course of the Ebon river – terraforming the Crystal Desert – perhaps even creating inland lakes in the region. This reinvigorated area may be the source of the reports of the Deep Sea Dragon’s activities.

• Mordremoth has awoken in a region of Tyria famous for it’s aridity. Why is the Elder Dragon who dominates “light green magic”, plant and mind, who should be surrounded by a fertile playground, sleeping in a semi-desert?

Is it possible that in each and every case, these Elder Dragons are attempting to prevent the Deep Sea Dragon from gaining access to continental Tyria?

Conclusion
I believe that the reason why “blue magic” is underrepresented in continental Tyria is because this color of magic, when combined with the magics of the other colors, causes explosions. For this reason, five of the Elder Dragons are using their territories as “buffer zones”, preventing “blue magic” from penetrating into the central latitudes of the mainland and causing wide-scale destruction.

I remember “Blue Magic” from American Gangster.
Good stuff, good stuff.