The Rift

The Rift is a location that is not in the world of Tyria, but in a parallel world. It is the home of the Gods.

Some 3000 years ago, while they were still busy forming the world, the Gods sent the Forgotten, upright walking serpent creatures, to Tyria as guardians and guides.

Later the Gods themselves left the Rift and came to Tyria, where they lived in the city of Arah. This ended with the Exodus, when the Gods returned to the Rift.

Besides the Realms of the Gods the Rift also holds the Hall of Heroes.

Lord Odran was the first human to enter the Rift in the year 851 BE.

Nowadays there are three known portals into the Rift:
 * From the Temple of the Ages players can travel to the Realms of the Gods.
 * From the Tomb of the Primeval Kings players can travel to the Hall of Heroes.
 * The Tombs of Drascir also have a portal to the Hall of Heroes, but they are out of reach for players.