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Description

The city of Surmia was one of the most prosperous in the Kingdom of Ascalon, along with Ascalon City, the Nolani Academy, Drascir and Rin.

Surmia was a fairly young city. It was built approximately 50 years ago, after the end of the second Guild War. The Charr weren't considered a strong threat at that time, and the people of Ascalon made the mistake of building Surmia beyond the protection of The Great Northern Wall. Later they would regret that; when the Charr attacked Ascalon during The Searing, the city was destroyed completely.

The Ruins of Surmia are located north-east of Ascalon City, and north of The Great Northern Wall. Players are treated to a tour of the Ruins during the Ruins of Surmia mission. The primary quest "Ruins of Surmia" leads you there from the Frontier Gate after completing the Fort Ranik mission.

The Historical Monument of Surmia

Note: This landmark is part of a larger zone; to reach it, enter the zone and walk there.

Surmia Statue — Historical Monument of Surmia

The inscription on the Historical Monument of Surmia reminds of the times when the city was founded:

Founded: Season of the Phoenix, 1020 AE

If only gladiators died,

Or heroes, death would be his pride.

Here in the shadow of The Great Northern Wall, we build anew. The second Guild War has ended, and Ascalon has been victorious. For the efforts of the men and women who gave their lives while defending our home, we dedicate this stone and the city of Surmia.

We stand outside the Wall in recognition of all they gave and in faith that the victory they have brought will remain. May the strength in their blades and the courage in their hearts be remembered and upheld.

Quests

The city of Surmia is the subject of the Mission "Ruins of Surmia". The following quest takes place in Surmia:

Cities of Ascalon

Trivia

Surmia is the birthplace of the henchman Cynn.

The lines of poetry on the inscription are from Per Iter Tenebricosum by Irish poet Oliver St. John Gogarty.

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-==General Description==
+== Description ==
-The city of [[Surmia]] is the subject of the [[Mission]] "[[Ruins of Surmia (Mission)|Ruins of Surmia]]" and the quest [[Cities of Ascalon]].
+The city of [[Surmia]] was one of the most prosperous in the Kingdom of [[Ascalon]], along with [[Ascalon City (Pre-Searing)|Ascalon City]], the [[Nolani Academy (location)|Nolani Academy]], [[Drascir]] and [[Rin]].
+Surmia was a fairly young city. It was built approximately 50 years ago, after the end of the second [[The Guild Wars|Guild War]]. The [[Charr]] weren't considered a strong threat at that time, and the people of [[Ascalon]] made the mistake of building [[Surmia]] beyond the protection of [[The Great Northern Wall]]. Later they would regret that; when the [[Charr]] attacked [[Ascalon]] during [[The Searing]], the city was destroyed completely.
-You can get to the starting point of the mission from [[Frontier Gate]]; the [[quest]] "[[Ruins of Surmia (Quest)|Ruins of Surmia]]" leads you there.
-[[Category:Locations]]
+The [[Ruins of Surmia]] are located north-east of [[Ascalon City (Post-Searing)|Ascalon City]], and north of [[The Great Northern Wall (Building)|The Great Northern Wall]]. Players are treated to a tour of the Ruins during the [[Ruins of Surmia (mission)|Ruins of Surmia]] [[Cooperative Mission|mission]]. The [[Primary Quest|primary quest]] "[[Ruins of Surmia (quest)|Ruins of Surmia]]" leads you there from the [[Frontier Gate]] after completing the [[Fort Ranik (mission)|Fort Ranik]] [[Cooperative Mission|mission]].
+=== The Historical Monument of Surmia ===
-==Location==
+{{landmark}}
-Surmia is located north-northeast of [[Ascalon City]], north of [[The Great Northern Wall (Building)|The Great Northern Wall]]. It is accessible via a gate in the Wall outside [[Frontier Gate]] and then a short walk northwest.
+[[Image:Surmia_Statue.jpg|thumb|right|Historical Monument of Surmia]]
+The inscription on the Historical Monument of Surmia reminds of the times when the city was founded:
-== Lore==
-The city of [[Surmia]], nowadays in ruins, was once one of the prosperous cities of the Kingdom of [[Ascalon]], along with [[Ascalon City]], [[Nolani]], [[Drascir]] and [[Rin]].
-Surmia is a pretty young city: It was built only about 50 years ago, after the second [[the Guild Wars|Guild War]]. The [[Charr]] weren't very strong at that time, so the people of [[Ascalon]] made the mistake to build the city north of the Wall. Later they would regret that: When the [[Charr]] attacked Ascalon, Surmia was destroyed completely.
-The inscription on the [[Historical Monument of Surmia]] remind of the times when the city was founded:
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-''''[[Mouvelian Calendar|Founded: Season of the Phoenix, 1020 AE]]''
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 ''If only gladiators died,''
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 ''Or heroes, death would be his pride.''
-''Here in the shadow of [[the Great Northern Wall (Building)|The Great Northern Wall]], we build anew. The second [[the Guild Wars|Guild War]] has ended, and [[Ascalon]] has been victorious. For the efforts of the men and women who gave their lives while defending our home, we dedicate this stone and the city of Surmia.''
+''Here in the shadow of [[the Great Northern Wall (building)|The Great Northern Wall]], we build anew. The second [[the Guild Wars|Guild War]] has ended, and [[Ascalon]] has been victorious. For the efforts of the men and women who gave their lives while defending our home, we dedicate this stone and the city of Surmia.''
-''We stand outside the [[the Great Northern Wall|Wall]] in recognition of all they gave and in faith that the victory they have brought will remain. May the strength in their blades and the courage in their hearts be remembered and upheld.''
+''We stand outside the [[the Great Northern Wall (building)|Wall]] in recognition of all they gave and in faith that the victory they have brought will remain. May the strength in their blades and the courage in their hearts be remembered and upheld.''
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+== Quests ==
-[[Category:Locations]]
+The city of [[Surmia]] is the subject of the [[Mission]] "[[Ruins of Surmia (mission)|Ruins of Surmia]]". The following quest takes place in Surmia:
+* [[Cities of Ascalon]]
+==Trivia==
+Surmia is the birthplace of the henchman [[Cynn]].
+The lines of poetry on the inscription are from Per Iter Tenebricosum by Irish poet Oliver St. John Gogarty.
+[[Category:Ruins of Surmia (mission)]]