Grenth

Mural of Grenth in Gandara.

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Came then Desmina, scorned and exiled by her people. And in her misery and wretchedness, did Desmina curse the gods for abandoning all who, like her, admired power and ambition.

And asketh she, "Where is the god to whom I may give my undying devotion? Where is the god to whom I may beg revenge against those who scorn me?"

And rumbled then the earth from far below, and with a terrible groan, split open. The ground grew white with frost and ice, and from forth the frozen earth spilled the rotted, skeletal minions of Grenth.

Appeared then the god, and with bony hands outstretched, welcomed the girl into His fold. Saith he, "I am your god. Follow where I lead, come whence I call, and the rotted corpses of the dead will be yours to control." And swearing allegiance in life and beyond, did Desmina thence become the god's first follower.

— Scriptures of Grenth, 48 BE

Grenth is the God of Death and Ice. He is the patron god of Assassins, Water Elementalists, Necromancers, and Ritualists, and is linked to the Season of the Colossus in the Elonian calendar.

Grenth was born on Tyria, unlike the other Gods, but was elevated to power after defeating Dhuum, the previous God of Death and seizing control of his realm, the Underworld. Recently, the forces of Dhuum have grown more powerful and taken back vast stretches of the Underworld, causing Grenth to ask mortal adventurers for aid. Grenth's teachings are celebrated during Wintersday, when his followers compete with Dwayna to determine which god will dominate the coming year.

Grenth is usually depicted as having the body of a man but the skull of a beast (in Canthan depictions, the skull is more draconic), and with the souls of his followers clamouring at his feet for his attention. In Cantha, the faces of these souls are always turned away from Grenth as if in shame. Elonians often leave offerings of bone, ivory and, when times are hard, flesh and sinew at the feet of statues of Grenth. When the world has the Favor of the Gods, mist flows from the base of the statues and their eyes glow brightly.

Gallery

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  Golden statue of Grenth.

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  Concept art by Kekai Kotaki.

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  Stained glass depicting Grenth.

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  A mural of Grenth.

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  A wallpaper featuring Grenth.

Notes

• Kneeling at the foot of a statue of Grenth while the world has Favor will cause the Voice of Grenth to appear, who will grant blessings, for a price. Ascended players who visit the temple at the Temple of the Ages, Lornar's Pass, Zin Ku Corridor or Chantry of Secrets will be able to travel to the the Underworld for 1 .

See also

The Guild Wars 2 Wiki also has an article on Grenth.

• Statue of Grenth

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