Editing The Rift

[[The Rift]], located in the middle of [[the Mists]], is a place of perfect balance of all things, including time.  It is the present abode and dwelling place of the [[Gods of Tyria]]. The Rift is also the final resting place of all souls after death according to the theology of most intelligent races in [[Tyria (world)|Tyria]].

Nearly 3000 years ago, the Gods summoned the [[Forgotten]] Ones, upright walking serpent creatures, from the Rift to Tyria as guardians and shepherds while the Gods themselves dwelt in the city of [[Arah]]. Soon after the creation of [[human]]s and the introduction of magic, great strife ensued. The Gods interfered one last time and then left in the event known as the [[Exodus of the Gods]]. The Gods then went to dwell in the Rift. 

Besides the abodes of the Gods, the Rift is known to contain the following realms:
*The [[Hall of Heroes]]: The location where mortal champions fight in gladiator-style combat before the Gods themselves in order to compete for most valuable treasures, and where the souls of  great heroes rest.
*The [[Great Forge]]: The final resting place for the souls of dead [[Dwarf|Dwarves]].

While the [[Realms of the Gods]] are not completely under the control of the Gods of Tyria, it is known that at least [[the Underworld]] is a part of the rift.

In the year 851 [[AE]], [[Lord Odran]] discovered how to open portals into the Mists, and subsequently, to the Rift. He hid the portals in the most treacherous of places, including:
*The [[Tomb of the Primeval Kings]], deep inside the uninhabitable [[Crystal Desert]]. This portal has been infested by the army of [[The Darkness]]es. This is Elona's portal, however it is on the Tyrian map in-game, and is only accessible to those who have access to the [[Prophecies]] campaign.
*[[Heroes' Ascent (location)|Heroes' Ascent]], in a region later to become known as [[the Battle Isles]], where the [[Zaishen Order]] train themselves for combat.  This is the only portal accessible to players to reach the [[Hall of Heroes]]. This is Cantha's portal.
*The [[Tombs of Drascir]] is yet another portal hidden in a treacherous location, It has been established that it is deep within Charr controled territory through the Guildwars.com lore. This is Tyria's portal.

Additionally, offering 1 [[platinum]] to the [[avatar]] of one of the Gods of Tyria in the service of the respective god will transport the player's party into the realm of that god.

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