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+ | [[image:drakkarglow.jpg|thumb|200px|The glow effect characters will have while standing near [[:Image:Drakkarglow.jpg|Drakkar's head]]]] |
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− | Thought to be one of the [[Ancient Dragons]]. It is currently in hibernation beneath the frozen [[Drakkar Lake]] |
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+ | [[Jormag]] is the [[Elder Dragon]] of Ice and Snow that can be found slumbering below the frozen waters of [[Drakkar Lake]] in the [[Far Shiverpeaks]]. |
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− | == Drakkar in Guild Wars == |
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− | "Drakkar" is supposedly the dragon found slumbering below the frozen lake in [[Drakkar Lake]]. The creature resembles something similar to a Plesiosaur[http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e104/MALCHIOR1134/Plesiosaur.jpg ] than an actual, winged dragon. |
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− | [[Image:Drakkar_small_1.PNG|frame|Drakkar's head frozen below the Drakkar Lake. A larger image can be found [http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e104/MALCHIOR1134/Drakkarface1.png here]]] |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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+ | [[Image:Drakkar body.jpg|thumb|200px|Drakkar clearly seen with an unsupported graphics card.]] |
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− | * A glow effect will appear on characters standing near |
+ | * A glow effect will appear on characters standing near its head. |
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+ | * Jormag was previously referred to as '''Drakkar''' by players due to the explorable he is found in. |
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+ | * Some players with unsupported video cards do not see the frozen water effects over Drakkar which enables a clear view of it under the ice. |
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+ | * You can clearly see Drakkar's body shape on the radar and the map. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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+ | * Jormag may be a reference to [[wikipedia:Jörmungandr|Jörmungandr]], the world serpent. |
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− | Drakkar's name is possibly derived from Hebrew words Drakon (Dragon) and Kar (Cold), fittingly as the dragon is frozen under Drakkar Lake. |
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+ | * Jormag resembles a [[wikipedia:Sauropterygia|Sauropterygian]], specifically a [[wikipedia:plesiosaur|plesiosaur]] more than the familiar winged dragons of medieval times. |
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− | It is also possible that the name comes simply from the word Drakkar, which was a word for a Viking boat often resembling a dragon. |
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+ | ** [http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10201206 Entire thread] |
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Latest revision as of 04:39, 22 February 2011
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Jormag is the Elder Dragon of Ice and Snow that can be found slumbering below the frozen waters of Drakkar Lake in the Far Shiverpeaks.
Warning: The following text contains spoilers relating to the plot of Guild Wars Eye of the North.
It was Jormag's ancient power that enveloped Jora and her brother, Svanir. Jora lost her ability to become the bear and Svanir was transformed into the Nornbear and Jormag's first champion.
Notes[ | ]
- A glow effect will appear on characters standing near its head.
- Jormag was previously referred to as Drakkar by players due to the explorable he is found in.
- Some players with unsupported video cards do not see the frozen water effects over Drakkar which enables a clear view of it under the ice.
- You can clearly see Drakkar's body shape on the radar and the map.
Trivia[ | ]
- Jormag may be a reference to Jörmungandr, the world serpent.
- Jormag resembles a Sauropterygian, specifically a plesiosaur more than the familiar winged dragons of medieval times.