Surmia

Description
The city of Surmia was one of the most prosperous in the Kingdom of Ascalon, along with Ascalon City, the Nolani Academy, Drascir and Rin.

Surmia was a fairly young city. It was built approximately 50 years ago, after the end of the second Guild War. The Charr weren't considered a strong threat at that time, and the people of Ascalon made the mistake of building Surmia beyond the protection of The Great Northern Wall. Later they would regret that; when the Charr attacked Ascalon during The Searing, the city was destroyed completely.

The Ruins of Surmia are located north-east of Ascalon City, and north of The Great Northern Wall. Players are treated to a tour of the Ruins during the Ruins of Surmia mission. The primary quest "Ruins of Surmia" leads you there from the Frontier Gate after completing the Fort Ranik mission.

The Historical Monument of Surmia
The inscription on the Historical Monument of Surmia reminds of the times when the city was founded:

Quests
The city of Surmia is the subject of the Mission "Ruins of Surmia". The following quest takes place in Surmia:


 * Cities of Ascalon

Trivia
Surmia is the birthplace of the henchman Cynn.

The lines of poetry on the inscription are from Per Iter Tenebricosum by Irish poet Oliver St. John Gogarty.