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− | The [[Dredge]] are a race of intelligent subterranean creatures that dwell deep below the ground in the [[Shiverpeak Mountains]]. They are humanoid in shape, but their heads are those of moles with tiny eyes and two |
+ | The [[Dredge]] are a race of intelligent subterranean creatures that dwell deep below the ground in the [[Shiverpeak Mountains]]. They are humanoid in shape, but their heads are those of moles with tiny eyes and two large front teeth. They have a rather primitive civilization compared to their [[dwarves|dwarven]] neighbors, although this may be a result of their enslavement. |
Like many other species of the Shiverpeaks, the Dredge have been enslaved by the [[Stone Summit]]. They work in the mines of [[Sorrow's Furnace]] where their digging talents and comfort in the dark makes them superior to [[human]]s as work grunts. Some among the Dredge have surrendered to this, while others have resisted. The leader of the rebel movement trying to free the Dredge from slavery is [[Molachev]]. |
Like many other species of the Shiverpeaks, the Dredge have been enslaved by the [[Stone Summit]]. They work in the mines of [[Sorrow's Furnace]] where their digging talents and comfort in the dark makes them superior to [[human]]s as work grunts. Some among the Dredge have surrendered to this, while others have resisted. The leader of the rebel movement trying to free the Dredge from slavery is [[Molachev]]. |
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+ | Several of the Dredge managed to escape from Sorrow's Furnace, and flee to [[Cantha]]. They can mainly be found in the [[Echovald Forest]]. The initial dialog for the quest [[Envoy of the Dredge]] proves that the Dredge fled from [[Tyria (continent)|Tyria]] to Cantha, and not the other way around, by digging a tunnel through the world. It is currently unknown where the entrances to the tunnel may be, or if it still even exists. |
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− | ''Note'' It is unclear if they call themselves the Dredge (as in: the diggers) or are called the Dredge (as in: "found in the dredges") by the racist and arrogant Stone Summit. |
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For a list of all types of Dredge, see [[:Category:Dredge]]. |
For a list of all types of Dredge, see [[:Category:Dredge]]. |
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+ | *The Dredge bear a strong resemblance to [[wikipedia:naked mole rat|naked mole rat]]s; particularly their snouts, teeth, and tiny eyes. The names of several Dredge [[NPC]]s are mole-related puns. |
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+ | *Many Dredge and Dredge-related objects refer to [[wikipedia:Communism|Communism]], specifically [[wikipedia:Communist Russia|Communist Russia]]: |
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+ | **The [[Dredge Manifesto]] is a reference to [[Wikipedia:The Communist Manifesto|The Communist Manifesto]]. |
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+ | **[[Molenin]] is a [[Wikipedia:portmanteau|portmanteau]] of the words ''mole'' and ''Lenin''; a reference to [[Wikipedia:Vladimir Lenin|Vladimir Lenin]], the founder of the [[Wikipedia:Soviet Union|Soviet Union]]. |
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+ | **[[Molachev]] is a portmanteau of the words ''mole'' and ''Gorbachev''; a reference to [[Wikipedia:Mikhail Gorbachev|Mikhail Gorbachev]], the last leader of the Soviet Union before it disbanded in 1991. |
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+ | **During [[Dredging the Depths]], Molenin uses the word ''moletariate''; a portmanteau of the words ''mole'' and ''proletariat''. This is a reference to the [[Wikipedia:proletariat|proletariat]], one of the central concepts of [[Wikipedia:Marxism|Marxism]]. |
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+ | *It is implied in [[gw2w:The Movement of the World|The Movement of the World]] that the Dredge will be a major enemy in Guild Wars 2. |
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+ | *Dredge Guardians resemble the 'Cone Head' enemy from Resident Evil (film+games) |
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Latest revision as of 17:38, 13 September 2010
The Dredge are a race of intelligent subterranean creatures that dwell deep below the ground in the Shiverpeak Mountains. They are humanoid in shape, but their heads are those of moles with tiny eyes and two large front teeth. They have a rather primitive civilization compared to their dwarven neighbors, although this may be a result of their enslavement.
Like many other species of the Shiverpeaks, the Dredge have been enslaved by the Stone Summit. They work in the mines of Sorrow's Furnace where their digging talents and comfort in the dark makes them superior to humans as work grunts. Some among the Dredge have surrendered to this, while others have resisted. The leader of the rebel movement trying to free the Dredge from slavery is Molachev.
Several of the Dredge managed to escape from Sorrow's Furnace, and flee to Cantha. They can mainly be found in the Echovald Forest. The initial dialog for the quest Envoy of the Dredge proves that the Dredge fled from Tyria to Cantha, and not the other way around, by digging a tunnel through the world. It is currently unknown where the entrances to the tunnel may be, or if it still even exists.
Known Sub-Types
Region | Army | Type | Trophy |
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Prophecies | |||
Sorrow's Furnace | Sorrow's Furnace army | 24 Dredge Brute 24 Dredge Spirit Guard 24 Dredge Scout 24 Dredge Spirit Caller 24 Dredge Shaman 24 Dredge Spirit Keeper 24 Rebel Spirit Keeper 24 Dredge Blastrock |
Dredge Manifesto |
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Echovald Forest | Dredge army1 | 24 Dredge Guardian 24 Dredge Gatherer 24 Dredge Gardener 24 Dredge Gutter |
Dredge Incisor |
Urgoz's Warren | Urgoz's Warren army | 28 Maddened Dredge 28 Maddened Dredge Savage 28 Maddened Dredge Seer | |
Eye of the North | |||
Depths of Tyria | Dredge army1 | 20 Dredge Warrior 20 Dredge Hunter 20 Dredge Gardener 20 Dredge Gutter |
Dredge Charm |
- Suspected.
For a list of all types of Dredge, see Category:Dredge.
Trivia
- The Dredge bear a strong resemblance to naked mole rats; particularly their snouts, teeth, and tiny eyes. The names of several Dredge NPCs are mole-related puns.
- Many Dredge and Dredge-related objects refer to Communism, specifically Communist Russia:
- The Dredge Manifesto is a reference to The Communist Manifesto.
- Molenin is a portmanteau of the words mole and Lenin; a reference to Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the Soviet Union.
- Molachev is a portmanteau of the words mole and Gorbachev; a reference to Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union before it disbanded in 1991.
- During Dredging the Depths, Molenin uses the word moletariate; a portmanteau of the words mole and proletariat. This is a reference to the proletariat, one of the central concepts of Marxism.
- It is implied in The Movement of the World that the Dredge will be a major enemy in Guild Wars 2.
- Dredge Guardians resemble the 'Cone Head' enemy from Resident Evil (film+games)