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− | Thought to be one of the [[Ancient Dragons]]. It is currently in hibernation beneath the frozen [[Drakkar Lake]] in the [[Far Shiverpeaks]] of Tyria. The ancient dragons are polar opposites from the younger dragons like [[Glint]] and [[Kuunavang]]. They are free from all gods and boast frightening powers. They lack the sentinence and wisdom of other great dragons, but are said to make up for it with their imposing magic. |
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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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− | [[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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− | The origins of the name |
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− | * Drakkar's name is possibly derived from the Hebrew words ''Drakon'' (Dragon) and ''Kar'' (Cold) which are quite fitting, given the dragon is frozen underwater. |
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− | * ''Drake'' is the Middle English word for 'dragon', from the Anglo-Saxon word ''draca''. All sound very much alike. |
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− | * Another feasible root of the name is the Viking word for 'longboat', ''Drakkar'', which often were built in the shape of a dragon. |
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* A glow effect will appear on characters standing near its head. |
* 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. |
* 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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+ | * Jormag may be a reference to [[wikipedia:Jörmungandr|Jörmungandr]], the world serpent. |
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==Further Links== |
==Further Links== |
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* [http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3160879&postcount=1 Screenshots of Drakkar in a Guild Wars Guru topic] |
* [http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3160879&postcount=1 Screenshots of Drakkar in a Guild Wars Guru topic] |
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** [http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10201206 Entire thread] |
** [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.