The Well of Calamity is my favourite well of them all. Not only because it’s strong, no, it’s mostly because of it’s beautiful design and it’s (probably) background!
This well itself shows a moth in the middle of it’s aoe. Not a random butterfly no, it’s the Death’s-head Hawkmoth! It’s a moth with a skull on it’s back wich represents the deadly power of the well, but that’s not all…
The moth is a mesmer itself. It mesmerizes bees with it’s wings to daze them (and apply vulnerability when traited) and after that it dives into a bee hive to feast on honey for a short time, while the bees are “confused” and will not sting the moth. After that the death’s head hawkmoth will fly away with superspeed … really it’s flying speed is 30 mph (48 km/h)! It can also “scream” to threaten enemies by rubbing certain bodyparts on each other.
The mesmerizing “dance” resembles the damage ticks.
The dazing and confusing effect resembles the weakness.
The fast flying speed to escape resembles the cripple.
The stolen and eaten honey resembles the final damage tick.
I really love you for doing this ANet. Was everything intended or coincidence? Let me know!
(if anyone has a good screenshot of the well itself, PLEASE post it!!!)
Ziggs Ironeye – Engineer | Madame Le Blanc – Mesmer | Mentor (PvE) | EU
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