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Aetherblades

4 moments on the timeline, from Scarlet's War to End of Dragons.

Appearances, in order

  1. 1326 AE1,836 CC1,526 DR

    The Aetherblade sky pirates are exposed

    Central Tyria

    A deadly bombing exposes the Aetherblades, sky pirates backed by Inquest technology; the heroes storm their hideout and capture their leader, Captain Mai Trin.

  2. 1326 AE1,836 CC1,526 DR

    Scarlet Briar reveals herself at the Queen's Jubilee

    Kryta · Divinity's Reach

    During Queen Jennah's jubilee, the sylvari Scarlet Briar subverts the Watchknight guardians and unleashes her Twisted Watchwork minions, announcing herself to Tyria for the first time.

  3. 1335 AE1,845 CC1,535 DR

    The Aetherblades resurface in Central Tyria

    Central Tyria

    The Aetherblade sky pirates, quiet since Scarlet Briar's fall, return to Central Tyria under Captain Mai Trin, an incident whose trail draws the Commander south to Cantha.

  4. 1335 AE (1845 CC)1,845 CC1,535 DR

    Cantha reopens its borders to the world

    Cantha

    After more than two centuries closed off under Emperor Usoku, the Empire of the Dragon reopens its borders to central Tyria, and the Aetherblades return north as the Pact Commander travels to Cantha.

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