Mad King Thorn

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Mad King Thorn
Mad King Thorn.jpg
Affiliation Not specified
Type Ghost
Profession Warrior Warrior
Level(s) 28, 30
Campaigns Prophecies
Nightfall
Image(s)
"Mad King Thorn" concept art.jpg
Concept art by Katy Hargrove.
Mad King Thorn is a former king of Kryta, known for his jokes and his insanity. Although it is unknown when he lived, much is known about his reign. During his reign, Kryta suffered a severe famine while Thorn held exquisite banquets for his courtiers. This made him unpopular with the commoners, an effect he exacerbated by once having a number of villagers skinned alive. He traveled to Elona on multiple occasions and is said to have had "many squabbles over the years" with Palawa Joko, who was an "up-and-coming king in Elona" at the time. He hates the Tengu, Harpies, and Ettins, but fears termites. He once had a spat with Qwytzylkak.

Thorn was married eight times, though only the identity of the fifth bride is known: During a trip to Elona, he married the Istani princess Zola, having convinced her to accept him by holding her father hostage. It is said that wars followed after he had her burned alive—a low point in their marriage.

His cruel and insane rule was ultimately brought to an end when an enraged mob stormed his castle. Many of his staff fled, leaving him to his death, which was effected with a carving knife. After his death, the mob is said to have been "very creative" with his corpse. Afterwards, his palace and most of his possessions and courtiers were set ablaze.

As a spirit (often referred to as a "Spirit Lord"), he lives in the "Mad Realm" within the Underworld and, because of a series of seals restricting him, he is able to return to Tyria for only one day each year: Halloween. The Lunatic Court are attempting to break the seals and bring Thorn back as an undead. The first seal was broken when Salma took the throne.

When Halloween approaches, Thorn's influence seeps through into Kamadan and Lion's Arch, transforming the citizens into assorted monsters. He is generally accompanied by Candy Corn servants.

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[edit] Halloween finale

Mad King Thorn appears in the mushroom circle area in both Lion's Arch and Kamadan (since 2006) for the whole day on October 31st (PDT) for Halloween every 3 hours. Undead horsemen heralds routinely warn travelers of their master's impending arrival in both cities. When he arrives, he begins commanding people. If the players do what he wants - by using emotes - they receive Trick-or-Treat Bags (or different Halloween treats prior 2007). If they fail to comply, they die, but are resurrected before the next command. At the end of the game he gives everyone a festival hat. The game lasts for approximately 30 minutes and includes jokes, commands, rock-paper-scissors games, and a Simon says-like game at the end.

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During the Halloween finale

See Halloween/Finale#Dialogue.

In Scarred Psyche
"As motivational as my words are, now is the time for action!"

[edit] Gallery

Thorn doing /ponder

Thorn doing /flex

Thorn doing /dance

Thorn doing /clap

Thorn doing /boo

Thorn doing /point

Thorn doing /taunt

[edit] Notes

  • Mad King Thorn is also known as:
    • Antic Harrower
    • Autumn Lunatic
    • Grim Japer
    • Indelible Fright
  • While you're next to Mad King Thorn, you are placed under the effect of Oversized Tonic Warning.
  • This NPC has a tonic.
  • During the Scarred Psyche challenge mission, he wields an Emerald Blade and Skull Shield.
  • During his visit, players in the "glowing circle" are hexed with Mad King's Fan if they successfully respond to his first demand; it ends either when the player dies or leaves the circle.

[edit] Trivia

  • Thorn is one of three NPCs that have more than two elite skills.
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