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The Eye of the North expansion to Guild Wars introduced two new races, the Norn and the Asura. Players who bought the pre-release pack were able to play Eye of the North over the Sneak Peek weekend, as a final test before the expansion went live.

The only Primary Quests you could undertake during the Sneak Peek weekend were those of the Norn. Since most people will encounter the Norn first, we’ll be covering them in this article.

The Norn are giant Viking-like warriors who live in the Far Shiverpeaks. Compared to your character they are around 8-9 feet tall. They are skilled hunters who have a close relationship with nature, with the ability to transform into giant bears in battle.

In each explorable area in Eye of the North, Resurrection Shrines are dotted around the landscape. Standing next to each of these shrines are NPCs, who will give you a bonus of 1 Reputation Point for each creature you kill.

This feature was first introduced in Guild Wars: Nightfall, as a way to progress along several new Title Tracks that had been introduced. Building on this idea, in Eye of the North you can also gain random bonuses and an increase in the number of Reputation Points for each kill.

Along with the Norn comes the Norn Title Track, which is used to gain access to Norn NPCs, their quests, and special Norn skills. Until you reach Rank 1, you will not be able to talk to any Norn NPCs in any outposts. At Rank 3 you can get Norn NPCs to craft consumables for you. At Rank 4, you can use the Norn weapon crafters, and at Rank 5 you can use the Norn armour crafters.

Norn Reputation Points are gained from completing Norn quests, missions and dungeons, and killing creatures in explorable areas while under the Norn Hunting Party blessing, which is granted by Norn NPCs near Resurrection Shrines.

As the Norn are suspicious of strangers, each time you talk to a new Norn NPC, they will challenge you to single combat. Only once you have defeated them (a relatively easy task with an 8 person party) will they talk to you.

Once you have the Norn Hunting Party blessing, you will receive one Norn Reputation Point for each creature you kill. After 25 kills, you will gain a random bonus, which can range from short term boosts in strength or abilities, or extra bonus points while you keep defeating monsters.

The chat area will tell you each time you’ve killed another 5 monsters, giving you a running total. For each multiple of 25 kills, you can talk to a new Norn NPC, who will give you a random bonus. This ranges from extra Reputation Points, time limited bonuses, or an increase in your Norn Hunting Party level, giving more Reputation Points per kill.

It’s important to note that you can only get Reputation Points and bonuses from NPCs once. Once you have spoken to an NPC they will not give out any more bonuses. Keep an eye on the map to keep track of where you have travelled – Resurrection Shrines appear on your map, and you can travel back to them to pick up NPC bonuses.

One of the best random bonuses an NPC can give is Strength of the Norn, which is an enchantment spell lasting for 60 seconds. When active you receive +100 health, and after the 60 seconds are up, you’re healed for 100 health.

For each level of the Norn Hunting Party blessing, you receive one extra Reputation Point per kill. For example, Norn Hunting Party Level 3 adds an extra 3 Reputation Points per kill.

Norn NPCs in towns and outposts will only give out certain missions and quests if you have reached a certain Rank in the Norn Title Track. As you progress, it’s worth revisiting outposts to see if any NPCs have new dialogues available.

The new races in Eye of the North, and the associated Title Tracks and bonuses, add another level of depth and involvement to the expansion. Players eager to prove their skill and unlock new and exciting missions.

Tom Kranz is an keen and experienced games player, and has been playing Guild Wars since the beta and it’s UK release. He runs a Guild Wars blog about Eye of the North at http://eyeofthenorth-gw.blogspot.com/

Here is a list of the level 1 enchantments and how you are able to get them.

For HP + 50:

Item = Suit | Catalyst = Helm
Item = Boots | Catalyst = Helm

For Magic + 2:

Item = Any Sword | Catalyst = Crystal or Orb
Item = Crystal or Orb | Catalyst = Crystal or Orb

For Attack + 2:

Item = Any Sword | Catalyst = Blade or Katana
Item = Crystal or Orb | Catalyst = Blade or Katana
Item = Gloves | Catalyst = Blade or Katana

For Defense + 2:

Item = Boots | Catalyst = Suit
Item = Helm | Catalyst = Suit
Item = Gloves | Catalyst= Suit
Item = Suit | Catalyst = Suit

For Attack Rate + 50:

Item = Any Sword | Catalyst = Gloves
Item = Crystal or Orb | Catalyst = Gloves
Item = Gloves | Catalyst = Gloves

For Defense Rate + 20:

Item = Boots | Catalyst = Boots
Item = Helm | Catalyst = Boots
Item = Gloves | Catalyst = Boots
Item = Suit | Catalyst= Boots

For Critical Damage 10%:

Item = Any Sword | Catalyst = Great Sword or Daikatana
Item = Helm | Catalyst = Great Sword or Daikatana
Item = Crystal or Orb | Catalyst = Great Sword or Daikatana

(As for level 2 enchantments there are random, it doesn’t matter about catalyst you just have to use more then one force core.)

Titles:

Here’s another way to add extra stats to your character is by earning cabal titles, you will be able to select your very first title after you complete your first Battle Style Level Up quest at level 10. Once the quest is completed, Press C and select Title tab and then at the bottom of the list in other Title tab you will see Colony Trainee which will add an extra 3 Skill XP so it will make your skills go up faster.

Aura Guide

Every class is able to access each different aura title. One particular point about aura’s is: They are ONLY VISUAL effects! The stats bonus you get when entering Aura Mode are all the SAME no matter WHICH aura mode you chose!

This guide is split in two parts. If you answer the 1rst proposition at the 1rst question, go to First Part.

If you answer the 2nd proposition of the 1rst question, then go to the Second Part simple now let’s start

When you are doing the quest you will get the aura depending on the answers you give to the Officer.

There are six different auras to chose from. That you can choose depending on the answers that you select when you’re doing the quest.

Aqua

Fire

Ice

Thunder

Wind

Terra

If you want to get Aqua aura, have to answer the questions in this order:

1. Will Balance Be captured in real world and Tranquility be restored?
2. Will I be traveling, following inner signs, or the opposite side of the mirror?
3. Select 8
4. Conquest of opposition Recovery Power that is recitative.

If you want to get Ice aura, have to answer the questions in this order:

1. Will Balance Be captured in real world and Tranquility be restored?
2. Will I be traveling, following inner signs, or the opposite side of the mirror?
3. Select 5
4. Pride of level headed rationality, soiled strength of a wall.

If you want to get Wind aura, have to answer the questions in this order:

1. Will Balance Be captured in real world and Tranquility be restored?
2. Will I be asking my current life’s path to ensure a pursuit of the truth?
3. Select 7
4. Practical Knowledge reasoning Power that is deep and free of superfluity.

If you want to get Terra aura, you have to answer the questions in this order:

1. Will Balance Be captured in real world and Tranquility be restored?
2. Will I be asking my current life’s path to ensure a pursuit of the truth?
3. Select 6
4. Balance between mind and body, Protective Power derived from Earth.

If you want to get Fire aura, you have to answer the questions in this order:

1. Will I be fighting According to some Floating Illusion?
2. Select B
3. Select 1
4. Intuitive and Aggressive behavior. Power determination that can burn all in its path.

If you want to get Thunder aura, you have to answer the questions in this order:

1. Will I be fighting According to some Floating Illusion?
2. Select B
3. Select 4
4. The fury of the skies chaotic power that shakes the atmosphere.

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