Guild Wars 2

E’s identity is the biggest mystery (in the LS at least) for me and I spent much time thinking about who could he be. Well… I feel silly now. The first we heard from him I thought he was a member of the whispers for sure, but that’s highly unlikely. Sure, he knows a lot of things we don’t know like the order, but he didn’t interfere with scarlet when he know what she was about to do and he didn’t shared the information with the rest of the order.
Next, I looked at the characters whose name started with E, like Ellen, Evon. For a long time I thought it was Evennia (you know she’s been missing for 250 years now who knows what happened to her…. probably we won’t….) Anyway Ellen would mindlessly spead the information to stop scarlet’s plan and Evon… well he wouldn’t care if people dies if he gets enough profit… I don’t think he tried to warn us to save Ashford, he was even happy he could run for his place.
After going through every character from the living story … Canach, Rox& Braham, Marjory (Schizophrenia?) ,Kasmeer, Faren… even job-o-tron…. and find every one of them highly unlikely.
So.. I started asking questions… 1,How does E know more about Scarlet than anyone? 2,Why doesn’t he interfere with her plans? 3, Why he hasn’t contacted us more? And then it hit me…. There is one person who fits E’s suit. but first, the answers to these questions:
1, No one knew anything about scarlet until she appeared at the Jubilee , yet E has contacted us before that, during the Dragon Bash to warn us about the danger to the ship’s council. Quote: “I implore you to attend the Dragon Bash ceremony in Lion’s Arch. I’ve heard whispers about a threat to the Ship’s Council and, if left unchecked, to the city itself. I’d intervene myself, but circumstances prevent it.” He knew what is about to happen, yet he sends us . Why? And this is the 2. question.
2, “circumstances prevent it.” so I can’t help you out or tell my identity. Strange… Two reasons I can imagine: 1, He doesn’t have the power to stop what is about to happen, but if this is the case, why is his identity a Secret? Why doesn’t he tell us more? (oops this is the 3rd question… soon) 2, If he stops and saves Ashford, he won’t have the source of information anymore which could be the cause of Scarlet’s downfall. (At this point I think E realised how big threat scarlet is and it’s the highest priority to stop her once and for all.). So, he didn’t save Theo yet he never contacted us ever since.
3, why? What could prevent him from contacting us ? Easy.
She was in prison.

I want a TL;DR.

Tom Gore.4035:

I want a TL;DR.

He is suggesting Captain Mai Trin.

I don’t think it is likely as Majory’s short story suggest E is male and also he knew her prior to her introduction to the story and prior to Mai Trin’s introduction.

I think it is a still be revealed character who hasn’t appeared so far except for his messages.

I think it is Faren

Morrigan.2809:

I think it is Faren

An interesting possibility, as he could be playing us all for fools with an act. It is a very good act however.

Lasica.5068:

Morrigan.2809:

I think it is Faren

An interesting possibility, as he could be playing us all for fools with an act. It is a very good act however.

what makes me most suspicious that it might be him is the fact that even though he plays a part in the human noble personal story- he has also consistently been part of the Living Story.
So he is known to players regardless of race or story choices.
No other PS character does that, that I am aware of.

He is also a noble of DR who is fairly involved in politics and well aware of the corruption in the ministry.
He is a warrior- and actually a pretty good fighter too.
I have long suspected him to be a member of the Order of Whispers- like Lady Wynne (the Order eyes in the Ministry)

Morrigan.2809:

Lasica.5068:

Morrigan.2809:

I think it is Faren

An interesting possibility, as he could be playing us all for fools with an act. It is a very good act however.

what makes me most suspicious that it might be him is the fact that even though he plays a part in the human noble personal story- he has also consistently been part of the Living Story.
So he is known to players regardless of race or story choices.
No other PS character does that, that I am aware of.

He is also a noble of DR who is fairly involved in politics and well aware of the corruption in the ministry.
He is a warrior- and actually a pretty good fighter too.
I have long suspected him to be a member of the Order of Whispers- like Lady Wynne (the Order eyes in the Ministry)

The Dandy/Fool act has been used as a character device in mysteries for a very long time. Not saying that he is but would not rule it out.

I’d love it to be Faren. From the very beginning (my main being a human noble) I was worried he’d turn out to have faked his own kidnapping and be the one behind the threat to the throne. I liked him too much to have him go bad! But if instead he’s the Scarlet Pimpernel I’ll be ecstatic.

Faren has no reason to hide either his identity or any information regarding scarlet, especially if he is a member of the order (His identity maybe). IF he is really a member and his purpose was to collect information about the person behind F&F , (it doesn’t make sense for me really) how did he know about the assassination during Dragon Bash and why did he tried to prevent it by sending the players not the order?
And during the Jubilee he wasn’t well informed either: He tried to save a mesmer clone almost dyeing in the process.

Think about Mai: Kasmeer pointed out we don’t know if E is a male or even if he is a single person. We heard from E twice: first during Dragon bash, then during Christmas when the probes appeared worldwide. (We heard from him through Marjory , he said there’s a war at our doorstep or something like that.) Between these two events Mai was in prison and E hasn’t made contact. In her cage the only thing she said was “Keep your eyes on the sky” ( refering to the floating giant drill I think) . Not long after the probes appeared Mai was freed by a group of Aetherblade and they escaped to the Edge of the Mists. She didn’t fight by Scarlet’s side during the battle for LA, and we didn’t see her ever since. Probably she knew what is about to happen.

(Safe Bet) It is Mai OR some new human female character. The way arena net gives screen time to human females has become predictable and boring. I have a bet going on with a mate that the reveal for Mr. E (If at all) will result in him being a her.

(Risky Bet) If it turns out to be Lord Faren, ANet will impress me, because I absolutely like characters who act all foolish (or average joe/innocent) but turn out to be a strategic mastermind, like Lelouch Vi Britannia from Code Geass being a gold standard example.

I doubt it though.

Scipio.3204:

In her cage the only thing she said was “Keep your eyes on the sky” ( refering to the floating giant drill I think) .

The Aethrblades (her faction) are noted for their airships. These led the LA assault.

but but… I am confused- how can Mai Trin be E?

She is essentially behind the assassination at Dragon Bash- why would she send a letter to the player to basically tank her own plan?

in a non-english language, the way you say A is the same as saying E.
so when we look at how you say E in the english language, a non-english language would think “i”.
maybe something to pounder about…..

My theory is based on Mai being a double agent , who was trying to leak information to us. She knew what was about to happen during Dragon Bash because Scarlet sent her to do it, but that doesn’t make it her plan. If I recall correctly in the final story instance of Dragon Bash Mai even revealed the whole assassination’s purpose was to free up a space in the captain’s counsil (not many “Why?” has been answered during LS…) And E… E sent us the mail after the first instance that Theo Ashford didn’t make it.(After we escorted him with the dolyak) Mai was disguised as a healer at this time, I think it’s safe to say she was one of the first to know that.

I think E is Liv-E-a (Livia).
Her history seems to have been changed from, ‘reportedly dying 50 years ago’ to ‘current whereabouts are unknown’. http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Livia

OMG Fingers Crossed it’s her!!!
faints

I think it’s Scholar Ela Makkay.

She’s been there in the background since Theo Ashford…

EDIT: actually apparently she was in Hoelbrak during Flame and Frost too

Jimmy JimBob.2801:

I think it’s Scholar Ela Makkay.

She’s been there in the background since Theo Ashford…

EDIT: actually apparently she was in Hoelbrak during Flame and Frost too

That would actually be very cool. I mean she was always there, just under the Radar of most people.
Also if you speak to her, she is very interested in Scarlet whereabouts.

The living story characters now have some dialogue that suggests they’ll meet at the dead end pub and some dialog that suggests they’ll form a guild (surprise!). Braham is telling Rox to just join the warband as Rytlock will not let her into the warband if she’s in an adventuring guild (wow really?) but Rox will join the guild anyway (eventually).

My guess is that this guild will have someone from each profession and the thief recruit will be Mr E. We could already know this person under another name but I’m guessing that it will be someone fresh and the Mr E moniker was his introduction. I’m also guessing the aetherblades will stay in the living story as tech based pirates so Mai Trin will be their new leader and not part of the new guild.

Stooperdale.3560:

The living story characters now have some dialogue that suggests they’ll meet at the dead end pub and some dialog that suggests they’ll form a guild (surprise!). Braham is telling Rox to just join the warband as Rytlock will not let her into the warband if she’s in an adventuring guild (wow really?) but Rox will join the guild anyway (eventually).

My guess is that this guild will have someone from each profession and the thief recruit will be Mr E. We could already know this person under another name but I’m guessing that it will be someone fresh and the Mr E moniker was his introduction. I’m also guessing the aetherblades will stay in the living story as tech based pirates so Mai Trin will be their new leader and not part of the new guild.

Nice thought process there mate.

Want it.
Doubt it.

Where does “E” come from again? What are we speculating about?

I thought I heard something about “E” having a deep voice. That suggest’s it may be male.

He does, unfortunately while I do like this theory it is eliminated by the fact that in Majory’s short story “The Last Straw Part 2” we clearly know E is a male.

E is more likely Faren than anyone else, as he was also seen allegedly stalking after Kasmeer during the Southsun Cove short story with Kiel.

I am intrigued by your idea that Mai Trin may not be an antagonist but I personally feel that she is being stereotyped into the “Team Rocket” villain aka: we will see her in every Living Story update as a minor antagonist.

By “Evennia” I think you mean Livia, from Guild Wars 1.

As for E. I think it’s Caera trying to fight the influence that turned her into Scarlet. Circumstances have certainly dictated that she can’t interfere. She would have full knowledge of all of Scarlet’s plans, etc.

Caera wanted to stop the dragon from coming forth. Scarlet was under the dragon’s control. There could have been an inner battle for control going on, who knows, maybe Caera had some more control while Scarlet slept, allowing her to write the letters.

As for the question I’m sure that will be asked – “…but how does the letter E relate to Caera”. Why does it have to? Wasn’t the letter signed as “Mr. E” which could be read as Mystery. Instead of focusing on the letter look at the other meaning. Also if it was Caera that was writing the letters and signed it as her own name, how likely are we going to treat it with any seriousness. You get a letter from your arch-nemesis’ alter-ego there is little chance you would take it seriously. Get a letter signed by Mystery/Mr. E (also a deliberate divergence of gender) and you might take a little more notice – especially if events mentioned in the letters prove to be true.

Edited to add: to the voice issue. We read it (or had it read to us) in a male voice but it’s not like voices can’t be disguised at all can it?

Just my thoughts on that

Milea.6043:

I think E is Liv-E-a (Livia).

lol? then I think it’s Ogden, E-gden

Scipio.3204:

1, No one knew anything about scarlet until she appeared at the Jubilee , yet E has contacted us before that, during the Dragon Bash to warn us about the danger to the ship’s council. Quote: “I implore you to attend the Dragon Bash ceremony in Lion’s Arch. I’ve heard whispers about a threat to the Ship’s Council and, if left unchecked, to the city itself. I’d intervene myself, but circumstances prevent it.” He knew what is about to happen, yet he sends us . Why? And this is the 2. question.

How could she know about a threat to the ships counsil while until the probe in old LA became green noone in the world knew, that an attack will hit LA?

Wyvern.8416:

How could she know about a threat to the ships counsil while until the probe in old LA became green noone in the world knew, that an attack will hit LA?

I was talking about the events of last summer (Dragon Bash ,when they succesfully assassinated Theo Ashford), not about the attack on Lion’s Arch.

Mr. E never made a appearance wif’ the recent patch, instead we get anotha’ female character. Surprise!

It’s been so long we’ve heard of him, I lost interest.
Just another plothole as far as I’m concerned.

I doubt Anet will ever unveil him/her. All in an attempt to keep us in “suspense”.

Actually, Marjory speaks about him in Origins of Madness patch. He’ll likely appear more next season, given the Marjory Sister-Seraph as backstory. He contacts her from time to time.

For all we know E’s the one who tricked Zinn into making those Golems which were used to attack the royalty on all 3 continents…..

If so the question is: Why? Was it to get Zinn to Kryta to remove the Mursaat? Is he the real villain?

You’re all over-thinking this, the entire Mr. E name is meant as a pun. Mister E = Mystery

the riddler used the same pun in batman forever…..dum dum duuuuum

Lazaar.9123:

You’re all over-thinking this, the entire Mr. E name is meant as a pun. Mister E = Mystery

/facepalm

This is what I get for ignoring Kas’s idle prattle. I should have caught that sooner.

Faren sort of makes sense. Why is he the only person in the PS who isnt a member of DE to show up again? He’s a noble so he would be well connected and have lots of contacts.

Maybe it’s Anise. (and Anise is Livia under illusion obviously)
E = Exemplar

back in the Opening Ceremony you could ask Anise: " You seem well-informed. What can you tell me about these thugs?"

And she is indeed well-informed:

“The Aetherblades were involved in the murder of a Ship’s Councilor in Lion’s Arch. They appear to have found their way here, better organized and funded than ever.”

Besides, E is said to have a deep voice…

Like was said earlier, you’re focusing too deeply on the E. Anet likely did that to throw people off who it actually was.

We dont know… so therefore…

What about Scarlet? Maybe she’s E.? :P

I mean… who would know more about Scarlet plans than herself? And she was struggling with some voices. So Ceara could have fought Scarlet and inform us.

Miroe.2054:

We dont know… so therefore…

I’m actually half betting on E being a Tengu, just for shiggles.

Ema.4953:

By “Evennia” I think you mean Livia, from Guild Wars 1.

As for E. I think it’s Caera trying to fight the influence that turned her into Scarlet. Circumstances have certainly dictated that she can’t interfere. She would have full knowledge of all of Scarlet’s plans, etc.

Caera wanted to stop the dragon from coming forth. Scarlet was under the dragon’s control. There could have been an inner battle for control going on, who knows, maybe Caera had some more control while Scarlet slept, allowing her to write the letters.

As for the question I’m sure that will be asked – “…but how does the letter E relate to Caera”. Why does it have to? Wasn’t the letter signed as “Mr. E” which could be read as Mystery. Instead of focusing on the letter look at the other meaning. Also if it was Caera that was writing the letters and signed it as her own name, how likely are we going to treat it with any seriousness. You get a letter from your arch-nemesis’ alter-ego there is little chance you would take it seriously. Get a letter signed by Mystery/Mr. E (also a deliberate divergence of gender) and you might take a little more notice – especially if events mentioned in the letters prove to be true.

Edited to add: to the voice issue. We read it (or had it read to us) in a male voice but it’s not like voices can’t be disguised at all can it?

Just my thoughts on that

This.
Pouring over the evidence at the Dead End and her Journal was when I got the feeling that Caera was losing the fight for her sanity and knew it. Her story was tragic. By the time it was over, it was all Scarlet, and the memory of Caera enraged her. That at the end, someone remembered her name instead of scorning the name Scarlet Briar.
As a theory, this one is nearly as intriguing as the possibility of Lord Faren.

“The man you’re chasing is Kraig the Bleak. Magic for hire. You’ll probably never see him again.”

It’s possible Caera/Scarlet could have come across knowledge of this guy, but we don’t know much about her besides brief journal tidbits and her short story. Lord Faren knows lots of people and has connections as a noble, so it wouldn’t surprise me if he knew this guy either.

“Listen closely,” the deep voice said. “There are forces at work in this city, in this world, that will take us all down if we let them. Together, you and I can make a difference.”

This seems to indicate a more human background.

“One you won’t forget. I’ll be in touch. You can call me E.”

I can see things pointing to multiple characters. But if E contacts us again, it definitely wasn’t Caera.

I wanna say it’s Canach, just because. Could have been sending bird mail while in jail.

It couldn’t be Scarlet because E was involved with Marjory way before these current events.

There is one thing that has got me thinking, though. Two words: Death Note. Mayhaps E is a character not unlike L from the Death Note series

I bet it’s Trahearne. He’s a crafty little kitten.

Think about it. If he somehow caught wind of Scarlet’s plan, he would let her do it, because he leads the Pact. The Pact is in the dragon-killing business, not the pirate-city-saving business. He would tip off the player characters in order to minimize damage while still allowing Scarlet to raise that dragon, specifically so that the army he’s gathered can kill it. Kill it for real, and for good. There’s no way to get at those dragons without looking like a colossal jerk, so he let the tree-baby with the inexplicable British accent wake it for him.

E…..hmmmm…….Everyone?

lmfao, youre all special, you are all so desperate to find something cool in anets bad story writing that you didnt even realise that the Mr.E name is a play on words (letters)

Mister E
Misteree
Mystery

just wow at this playerbase xD

I know who E is

It’s the black market trader Marjory’s sister is looking for in Brisban Wildlands. He is the one that will take the Blade Shards from us later on. Once found he will play an important part in the storyline and we will finally get a Human Male character in the story…

He sounds like a person with loads of connections AND he is known around Divinity’s Reach according to Belinda’s dialogue he is “dirsputing the economy” of DR.

So, he is connected to Divinity’s Reach, he sounds like a shady person, he WILL play a role in the story and gameplay wise (taking the Blade Shards) so we won’t kill him, he won’t be a villain but an ally.

Just my two cents on E

While I don’t suspect this person is E, I am still waiting for Livia to pop up again. She already did in Sea of Sorrows.

I’ll second Trahearne.