Exploring the Grove
The Grove, home and birthplace of the Sylvari, is a beautiful and calming area. Stark opposite to the steel-clad home of the Charr, the Sylvari live as one with nature, and this is reflected in how their home is built.
Roots, rocks, waterfalls and an abundance of pure sparkling water surrounds their home, which is filled with ambient music sweet enough to make any stubborn plant bloom.
One of the earliest maps, The Grove is much larger than it would appear on the map. (see below images)
Roots, rocks, waterfalls and an abundance of pure sparkling water surrounds their home, which is filled with ambient music sweet enough to make any stubborn plant bloom.
One of the earliest maps, The Grove is much larger than it would appear on the map. (see below images)
The Privat Gardens are much smaller in person!
Although something about it feels really quite cosy. |
This space below the map is actual empty space. Filled with nothing but water and fireflies (and the occasional random rock)
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It is a pity so much space is wasted, but it is a glorious, peaceful wonderland just waiting for any inadvertent explorers who happen to fall through a rock.
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From a distance, the Grove appears shaded in a pale blue 'aura' and for the few areas beneath it you can actually explore, the map seems wild and rough to swim near. In fact part of the outside of it is surrounded by a giant earth wall that is impossible to climb,another is blocked by a forest and some wild, fiery butterflies.
But at least the outside of it makes for a great place to relax and skim between the roots and over the calm water!
Images from the Grove
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