Domain of Anguish

Domain of Anguish
Basic Info
Campaign: Nightfall Type: Sub-Region Part of: Realm of Torment (The Mists)
Neighbor(s)
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The Domain of Anguish is an "elite" region added to the Nightfall campaign in a major update on the 1st of December, 2006. The domain consists of one outpost, four¹⁾ explorable areas and the long-awaited Elite Mission.

According to the Lore the Domain of Anguish is the place within the Realm of Torment that the evil forces of Abaddon retreated to after the defeat of their dark lord. From this fall-back position they try to re-build a bastion of power, and to threaten the Goddess of Truth. Players may venture into the Domain to stop the demons from succeeding.

As reward for overcoming the dangers the area offers some rare perfect or unique weapons (Tormented_items and Stygian weapons), new armor for heroes and last but not least the player may unlock Razah, the Ritualist hero.

Lore

From the December 1st official Guild Wars game update description:

"Hail, Almighty Heroes!

Your efforts on behalf of Elona and the living world have been praised in song and legend, and you have earned high praise amongst even the True Gods themselves. However, let it be known that your task is not yet complete. The evil you fought still infuses the Realm of Torment with its malignant magic.

Those who followed the Dark God thrive in hidden places where the light of truth does not shine. Chief among these followers is Mallyx the Unyielding, a great and terrible Margonite leader who tamed hordes of demons in his dark lord's service. Mallyx has now fallen back to his Ebony Citadel within the Domain of Anguish, where he plots to usurp the powers of the gods and sit upon his dark master's throne.

Mallyx has rallied the last remnants of the Margonite army along with their greatest surviving leaders. In addition, vast hordes of demons, titans, and other vile creatures have all flocked to his unholy banner. Only the bravest of heroes may halt Mallyx's rebellion. If you are worthy, then scour the Domain of Anguish and cast down this would-be usurper.

Meet me at the Gates of Anguish and I shall tell you more of what lies ahead, and show you how the last shreds of the Dark God's power may yet be crushed.

High Priest Zhellix of the Forgotten"

How to get there

The Domain of Anguish is a sub-region of the Realm of Torment, but even though some of the other gates are visible at a distance, there is no direct connection within the realm. Only once unlocked it appears on the Realm of Torment map (at the bottom center) and players may map travel to it.

The only way to enter the Domain of Anguish initially is via the Chantry of Secrets. In the Chantry there is a restricted area behind a gate blocked by a Guardian of Whispers. Only people who have defeated Abaddon in the Abaddon's Gate mission are granted access by the guardian. Within the area there is a statue of the Goddess of Truth. At this statue players may summon the Seer of Truth, who teleports players to the Gate of Anguish.

Locations

• Gate of Anguish (Outpost)
  • Gate of Anguish (Explorable area) ¹⁾
    • City of Torc'qua ¹⁾
    • The Foundry of Failed Creations ¹⁾
    • Ravenheart Gloom ¹⁾
    • Stygian Veil ¹⁾
  • The Ebony Citadel of Mallyx (Elite Mission)

Quests

Gate of Anguish (Location)/Quests

City of Torc'qua

• Captain Sulahresh: The City of Torc'qua (Difficulty: Master)

The Foundry of Failed Creations

• Captain Jerazh: The Foundry of Failed Creations (Difficulty: Master)
• Tekliss: Foundry Breakout

Ravenheart Gloom

• Voice of Whispers: To the Rescue! (Difficulty: Master)
• Warden of Whispers: The Rifts Between Us
• Voice of Whispers: Deathbringer Company

Stygian Veil

• Adept of Whispers: Breaching the Stygian Veil (Difficulty: Master)
• Adept of Whispers: Brood Wars

Notes

• ¹⁾ Technically, the four area seem to be one explorable area (Gate of Anguish (Explorable)) divided into four sections. However, these four sections are not linked directly, only via the Gate of Anguish, hence these areas are treated as separate areas in this wiki.
• Players, be warned! The Domain of Anguish is labeled "elite" for a reason! The area is meant as a challenge for those top level veteran players who beat all other areas of the game with ease, not for the average casual player. It features some very hard mobs (level 24-30), and players have to operate while constantly under the effect of restrictive environmental effects. Any party that does not proceed with the greatest of care and a well thought out team build, will usually be wiped out faster than Gwen could do with Spontaneous Combustion.

External Links

• [1] [2] [3] - Screenshots from the official site (November 29, 2006).
• [4] - Official Website (28 November 2006) announcement "Special Weekend: Domain of Anguish Opens"
• [5] - The Scribe (November 16, 2006) telling about a "Mission for the Elite"
• [6] - The Scribe (November 23, 2006) telling about a "Hidden Region"
• overview map - on GuildWarsGuru