Pre-Sear Hidden Area (possible Spoiler?)

Charrbane

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

Canada

W/E

23 Aug 2005 at 17:57 - 1

I was just looking through my 1000+ screenshots when I rediscovered the images I took while in this cool looking pre-searing place. I'm sure some people who have played through pre-sear and beyond have never found this? I know myself would never have noticed if it wasn't for my bro finding it when I was watching him play.

(possible minor pre-sear 'exploration' Spoiler info ahead...)

The area isn't large and for some reason is free of critters and loot. We thought at least there should be a chest in there... heck maybe we missed something. I do know I don't have a pre-sear character / any char slots free to go back there anytime soon. Anyways here is a screenshot.

The area is in Regent Valley and if you leave Fort Ranik, pass the apple NPC lady, keep to your right (compass directions elude me), keep walking and head to the waters edge, cross the water (not sure if you have to go straight across or angle a bit) and find the entry behind some trees along the rock wall. Unfortunately the area is not acessable post-sear. :/ It IS however a very interesting and cool looking place.

Maxiemonster

There is no spoon.

Join Date: Jun 2005

Netherlands

Mo/

23 Aug 2005 at 19:02 - 2

Indeed. I've been there

I'll go there and take some more screenshots

Charrbane

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

Canada

W/E

23 Aug 2005 at 19:07 - 3

Yeah take some screens.

Maxiemonster

There is no spoon.

Join Date: Jun 2005

Netherlands

Mo/

23 Aug 2005 at 19:32 - 4

DON'T GO HERE, THE EVIL IN GWEN WILL RETURN! AAAAAAH!

Secret Spot Location

6 random screenshots:
Secret Spot Screenshot 1
Secret Spot Screenshot 2
Secret Spot Screenshot 3
Secret Spot Screenshot 4
Secret Spot Screenshot 5
Secret Spot Screenshot 6

Soup4Brains

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2005

Throat Punchers

W/E

23 Aug 2005 at 23:32 - 5

So there's nothing there? What kind of hidden area is that?

Age

Hall Hero

Join Date: Jul 2005

California Canada/BC

STG Administrator

Mo/

24 Aug 2005 at 01:57 - 6

I went and saw this but just some ruined buildings.

Mavrik

Forge Runner

Join Date: May 2005

Alaska

24 Aug 2005 at 02:59 - 7

I've never been in there before...

and what necro armor is that? I have a necro still in Pre-Searing... I haven't found a crafter yet.

Charrbane

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

Canada

W/E

24 Aug 2005 at 04:35 - 8

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mavrik

I've never been in there before...

and what necro armor is that? I have a necro still in Pre-Searing... I haven't found a crafter yet.

Get the armor off of collectors. 2 in first Catacomb area after you enter from the Abby. One in Fort Ranik and anouther in Regent Valley just off a bridge, where a beam of light appears shining in front of a hill. This is from memory so it might be shady.

[email protected] Gwen Nice shots Maxiemonster.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soup4Brains

So there's nothing there? What kind of hidden area is that? Maybe they forgot to put the hidden loot in? Or the loot is so well hidden, nobody has ever found it.

Arcanis Imperium

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

nova

Me/E

24 Aug 2005 at 05:28 - 9

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soup4Brains

So there's nothing there? What kind of hidden area is that? Oh you know, it could be a hidden area that's peaceful, beautiful and a treasure itself to find and be in.

That might be it. Dont be so filled with greed, enjoy the beauty of Pre.

TheGreatBoo

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2005

Once again I'm a free agent. Quality guilds ahoy?

24 Aug 2005 at 05:32 - 10

There may have been a chest there before. It may have been taken out on the account of players farming it though. Doesn't seem like there would be anything worth farming there though haha.

Ultimate_Gaara

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

BC, Canada.. how aboot that eh?

24 Aug 2005 at 06:53 - 11

Ive never seen that place before.. or at least i don't remeber going there..

nice pictures

Arcanis Imperium

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

nova

Me/E

24 Aug 2005 at 08:15 - 12

I spent alot of time there today with my Pre-Searing Ranger, and the more I was there the more the name I thought of for it rang true.

So, even though I have no social or political status, I'd like to suggest we refer to that area as
"Melandru's Garden"

Anyone have any other ideas?

MCS

Banned

Join Date: May 2005

24 Aug 2005 at 09:33 - 13

I've yet to see a picture of gwen that didn't look evil.

I can only hope when the secret is revealed she died a slow and painful death.

Age

Hall Hero

Join Date: Jul 2005

California Canada/BC

STG Administrator

Mo/

24 Aug 2005 at 10:37 - 14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mavrik

I've never been in there before...

and what necro armor is that? I have a necro still in Pre-Searing... I haven't found a crafter yet. You get the boots in the catacombs behind Munne.The leggings on hill in Regent Vally near the Ranger Trueshot and the Guirass at Fort Ranik and gloves by the turn to to Regent Valley from the city of Ascalon it is on your right.These are all collectors

Charrbane

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

Canada

W/E

24 Aug 2005 at 12:03 - 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arcanis Imperium

Kampfkeks

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2005

24 Aug 2005 at 12:12 - 16

Hm, we could start a rumor...
"Running ppl to Melandrus Garden!!!!!! U NEED FOR UBAR GWEN QUEST!!!! 1 plat each!"

Arcanis Imperium

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

nova

Me/E

24 Aug 2005 at 19:22 - 17

LOL! If only alot of people had 1 Plat in Pre.

Hypermonkeyman

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2005

Charlestown, Mass.

...god dam i forget

E/R

14 Nov 2005 at 19:38 - 18

...i have like 20k in pre now if only i wernt to read this...

Arcanis the Omnipotent

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2005

Nova Alliance

Me/

15 Nov 2005 at 01:30 - 19

its best not to exploit this place. Its just a nice place to visit to take the edge off in Pre.

My ranger basically lived in it when ever I went AFK. I was sad to see it go when my final character seared. I love that spot.

G_MAGNUS

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Oct 2005

La Legion Del Dragon [LD]

20 Nov 2005 at 11:51 - 20

That place has been there and empty for a long time. Even since before they changed the way chests worked it's been empty. If indeed there was at one point something there, it would have had to been way back in beta.

Mr Fizzle

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Aug 2005

W/E

25 Nov 2005 at 01:04 - 21

Lets see what else I saw today...
OH yeah! In Talmark Wilderness.*SPOILERS*Do Not Look Below If You HAVE NOT Beaten The Gates of Kryta Mission(But I Think Most Of You Have)

Well I was running around in Talmark Wilderness trying to practice a run from ToA to Druid's Overlook well I got lost as hell but THEN,I found the location of the "Scepter of Orr Temple" I found that holding area place in the mission of Gates of Kryta.

The Son Of Morgoth

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

Maryland

The Servants Of Morgoth

25 Nov 2005 at 07:40 - 22

You know ..... i think i finally solved the mystery of Gwen lol.in the underworld as soon as u spawn if u look behind u .... u will see gwens mom talkin to other ghosts asking where gwen is.......i think gwen never really died in the searing......i think she is going to appear in the 2nd chap as a warrior.......she always said she wanted to be an adventurer so....i think i hit it on the nail with this theory

comments ploz

Kai Nui

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

Behind you with a knife

Celebrity Gangsters [FamE]

Me/

25 Nov 2005 at 08:26 - 23

What is that supposed to be anyway? A gargoyle, griffon, glint?

Seissor

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Aug 2005

Squiggilyville. Population: Me.

[oRly] Hello Kitty Death Squad

R/Me

25 Nov 2005 at 08:32 - 24

It's not really a "hidden area" if you found it. Still, it's a picturesque spot, perfect for a romantic date.

Sol_Vie

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

Boston, MA

Blood Of Orr [BoO]

25 Nov 2005 at 08:38 - 25

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Son Of Morgoth

comments ploz As soon as I saw the idea of an assassin I thought "Hmm... might Gwen have changed her name?"

The Son Of Morgoth

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

Maryland

The Servants Of Morgoth

25 Nov 2005 at 08:49 - 26

Another theory that i might have....but its prob not rite but it would be uber cool if it was is that gwen was held captive by the char and eventually turns into their right hand man......like ur sister in the game fable with the bandits and such.

Karl Denham

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2005

England

Rangers Of The North

R/W

13 Dec 2005 at 14:05 - 27

I doubt very much that she is with the charr.......

Meneldil

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

United States [KS]

[none]

R/W

14 Dec 2005 at 22:41 - 28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seissor

It's not really a "hidden area" if you found it. Still, it's a picturesque spot, perfect for a romantic date. AHAHA a romantic date... Try Paris.

jules

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

Xen of Sigils [XoO]

14 Dec 2005 at 23:10 - 29

Nice screens. That area looks gorgeous.

Andy_M

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

Worthing, UK

(Don't fear) The Beaver

14 Dec 2005 at 23:18 - 30

For an area that was added last there seems to have been a heck of a lot of attention spent on pre-searing Ascalon. In my opinion it's easily the most enjoyable area in the game (as well as the best looking). I get kind of bored with the seared Ascalon pretty quickly.

storm of daeth

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

somewhere

Zealots Of Abaddon [ZOA]

15 Dec 2005 at 01:06 - 31

After seeing that spot im gonna go make a new char just to go see it now =D and gwens mom in uw is wierd i think if people really made it to every little place in the uw and did every quest all in the same run that they would end up finding her ghost.

dr_james2k

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2005

The Guild of Kings

Me/E

15 Dec 2005 at 10:50 - 32

Well Gwen got all the way to fisherman's haven so who knows how much further she got - I doubt she's dead. *Spoilers* Probs whent hey fix the quest you have to take her stuff (gwen's broekn fluter, tapestry shard, torn girl's cape, etc) to Sarah in the underworld. Maybe Gwen got all the way to cantha on a boat from sanctum cay?

Maxiemonster

There is no spoon.

Join Date: Jun 2005

Netherlands

Mo/

15 Dec 2005 at 15:56 - 33

You'll probably see Gwen in Chapter 5 or something..

Angel Develin

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

Lions Arch

Minions of Kronos

N/Me

16 Jan 2006 at 23:54 - 34

the new dragon boss is gwen's pet

Seissor

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Aug 2005

Squiggilyville. Population: Me.

[oRly] Hello Kitty Death Squad

R/Me

17 Jan 2006 at 12:27 - 35

Gwen is that emo girl from "the ring"

Lady Frost Bite

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2005

america

Dark Wing Cadre

N/W

18 Jan 2006 at 13:39 - 36

I'm sorry to spoil your dream but the area you found is not a new or hiddin area its just the back way in to the catacombs.Granted not alot of ppl know about it because not everyone clears out the catacombs but thats all it is, just a back door.As for gwen per a long ago thread the quest for all of her stuff is supposed to be coming out in chapter 2. GW won't give that much info on gwen but from what ppl have said and my guilds ideas we believe that gwen is the reason for the searing and her quest in chapter 2 will be an uber quest.

Maxiemonster

There is no spoon.

Join Date: Jun 2005

Netherlands

Mo/

18 Jan 2006 at 16:08 - 37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Frost Bite

Dahnel

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

Rt/Me

18 Jan 2006 at 22:41 - 38

Offtopic: Lady frost bite ...are you a lady blue steel tribute act ?

Dark Tykane

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2005

Cult Unseen

N/Me

19 Jan 2006 at 01:43 - 39

Dark Tykane

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2005

Cult Unseen

N/Me

19 Jan 2006 at 02:02 - 40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Tykane

This doesn't seem like a secret area to me.
Theres a few places like it in presear I'll try to post a few pics of another place I found they I don't think they were ment to be secret just good looking to add to the peaceful feel of presear. http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43/Tylor_J/gw027.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43/Tylor_J/gw026.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43/Tylor_J/gw025.jpg
I'm hoping i posted the links right...