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{{otheruses|the story step|more|Dragonstorm (disambiguation)}}
{{Story infobox
| id = 611
| name = Dragonstorm
| storyline = The Icebrood Saga
| chapter = Champions | chapter number = 5
| step number = 10
| location = Eye of the North; Dragonstorm Arena
| level = 80
| prev = Flame vs. Frost
| next = Champion's End
| year = 1334
| requires = pof, lws5
| gallery1 = Dragonstorm loading screen.jpg
| gallery1-text = Loading screen
| gallery2 = Dragonstorm map.jpg
| gallery2-text = Dragonstorm map
}}
[[Dragonstorm (story)|Dragonstorm]] is the tenth story step of [[Champions]], [[Chapter 4: Judgment]], the fifth episode of [[The Icebrood Saga]].

== Objectives ==
;Travel to the Eye of the North and meet with Aurene.
* Consult with Aurene.

* Head to the battlefield.
* Defeat the champions, and force the Elder Dragons to clash.

=== Event (Story) ===
'''Dragonstorm'''
* Clear the area of Destroyers to make way for Aurene's prisms.
** {{Event star}} Secure Prism Staging Areas
*** Destroy North Ley Siphon
*** {{event bar}} {{event swords}}
*** Secure North Staging Area
*** {{event bar empty}} {{event flag|green}}

* Aurene's prisms are being staged in secured areas.

* Confront Ryland to protect Aurene's prisms.
** {{event boss}} [Group Event] Confront Ryland
*** Ryland, Champion of Jormag
*** {{event bar}} {{event boss}}

* Confront Braham to protect Aurene's prisms.
** {{event boss}} [Group Event] Confront Braham
*** Braham, Champion of Primordus
*** {{event bar}} {{event boss}}

* Destroy the ley siphons to stop Jormag from absorbing magic.
** {{Event star}} [Group Event] Destroy the Ley Siphons
*** North Jormag Ley Siphon
*** {{event bar}} {{event swords}}
*** Northeast Jormag Ley Siphon
*** {{event bar}} {{event swords}}
*** Northwest Jormag Ley Siphon
*** {{event bar}} {{event swords}}

* Defeat Braham and Ryland simultaneously to make the dragons vulnerable.
** {{Event star}} [Group Event] Destroy the Dragon Champions
*** Break the Clashing Champions' Defiance
*** Braham, Champion of Primordus
*** {{event bar}} {{event boss}}
*** Ryland, Champion of Jormag
*** {{event bar}} {{event boss}}

* Enter the prisms focal points to attack the dragons with prismatic energy.
** {{Event star}} [Group Event] Attack Dragons while Vulnerable
*** Attack Primordus while Vulnerable
*** {{event bar|color=Primordus}} {{event boss}}
*** Attack Jormag while Vulnerable
*** {{event bar|color=Jormag}} {{event boss}}

* Defeat Braham and Ryland simultaneously to make the dragons vulnerable.
** {{Event star}} [Group Event] Destroy the Dragon Champions
*** Break the Clashing Champions' Defiance
*** Braham, Champion of Primordus
*** {{event bar}} {{event boss}}
*** Ryland, Champion of Jormag
*** {{event bar}} {{event boss}}

* Enter the prisms focal points to attack the dragons with prismatic energy.
** {{Event star}} [Group Event] Attack Dragons while Vulnerable
*** Attack Primordus while Vulnerable
*** {{event bar|color=Primordus}} {{event boss}}
*** Attack Jormag while Vulnerable
*** {{event bar|color=Jormag}} {{event boss}}

* Defeat Braham and Ryland simultaneously to make the dragons vulnerable.
** {{Event star}} [Group Event] Destroy the Dragon Champions
*** Break the Clashing Champions' Defiance
*** Braham, Champion of Primordus
*** {{event bar}} {{event boss}}
*** Ryland, Champion of Jormag
*** {{event bar}} {{event boss}}

* Focus power through Aurene's prisms to sever the dragons from all magic sources!
** {{Event star}} Transfer Power to Aurene
*** Aurene Power
*** {{event bar empty}}

* The dragons are about to clash!

== Rewards ==
* {{rewards item|Gilded Strongbox|id=86062}}
* {{rewards item|Taste of Liquid Karma}}
* {{rewards item|Scrap of Icebrood Saga Mastery|qty=5}}
* {{rewards item|Prismaticite Crystal|qty=5}}

== Walkthrough ==
{{section-stub|living world}}
Talk to the chopper pilot [[Brek Harrowflight]] in Eye of the North if you are not entering a public instance.

=== Achievements ===
With the exception of "Dragonstorm", all of the achievements below (plus others not available during the story step) can be completed during the [[Dragonstorm|public version]] of the instance.
<div id="achievementcontrol"></div>{{account achievements widget}}
{{achievement box|Coalescence Disburser}}
* Defeat 25 [[Veteran Coalescence]]s. They spawn at the same time with ley line siphons. Can be done during one instance if focused on farming.

[[File:Skritt HoT AoE.jpg|thumb|Indicator of Primordus' attack.]]
{{achievement box|Skritt Hot}}
* Dodge [[Primordus]]' attack. It is indicated by Primordus spitting out rocks and creating circular AoEs. The attack created by Primordus' chin also counts for this. Can be done during one instance if focused on farming.

[[File:Cooler Than Cool AoE.jpg|thumb|Indicator of Jormag's attack.]]
{{achievement box|Cooler Than Cool}}
* Dodge [[Jormag]]'s attack which is indicated by a massive rectangular AoE. Can be done during one instance if focused on farming.

{{achievement box|Aurene Said Knock You Out}}
* Complete the story step. If playing the public instance of Dragonstorm, make sure to attack both champions at least once.

{{achievement box|Light Him Up}}
* Use the special action skill {{skill icon|Prismatic Hyper Beam}} while in the air on Primordus; you will be able to do this twice during the story step.

{{achievement box|Put Them on Ice}}
* Use the special action skill {{skill icon|Prismatic Hyper Beam}} while in the air on Jormag; you will be able to do this twice during the story step.

{{achievement box|Double (Elder) Dragon}}
* Completing the story step counts towards this.

{{achievement box|Dragonstorm}}
* Complete the story step.

{{achievement box|Return to Dragonstorm}}
* Complete the story step
* Activate "Champions" in Icebrood Saga story journal, then walk up to [[Brek Harrowflight]] in [[Eye of the North]] but select to "stay in the world" when asked to replay Champion's End, instead double-click on Brek to start story mission.

== NPCs ==
=== Allies ===
=== In the Eye of the North ===
;[[Asura]]
* [[Councilor Vark]]
* [[Gorrik]]
* [[Taimi]]

;[[Charr]]
* [[Brek Harrowflight]]

;[[Elder Dragon]]s
* [[Aurene]]

;[[Norn]]
* [[Warmaster Jhavi Jorasdottir]]

=== In the instance ===
;[[Asura]]
* [[Taimi]]
* [[Veteran Vigil Crusader]]

;[[Charr]]
* [[Brek Harrowflight]]
* [[Crecia Stoneglow]]
* [[Olmakhan Earthstalker]]
* [[Rytlock Brimstone]]
* [[Veteran Olmakhan Lifebinder]]

;[[Elder Dragon]]s
* [[Aurene]]

;[[Human]]s
* [[Ebon Vanguard Soldier]]

;[[Norn]]
* [[Veteran Vigil Warmaster]]
* [[Warmaster Jhavi Jorasdottir]]

;[[Sylvari]]
* [[Caithe]]

;[[Tengu]]
* [[Veteran Caromi Warrior]]
* [[Veteran Quetzal Warrior]]

;Various
* [[Crystal Bloom Adherent]]
* [[Crystal Bloom Blade]]
* [[Crystal Bloom Guardian]]
* [[Vigil Recruit]]

=== Foes ===
=== In the instance ===
;[[Elemental]]s
* [[Ice Storm (NPC)|Ice Storm]]
* [[Veteran Coalescence]]

;[[Destroyer]]s
* [[Braham Eirsson|Braham, Champion of Primordus]]
* [[Destroyer Burster]]
* [[Destroyer Fiend]]
* [[Destroyer of the Last Shields]]
* [[Destroyer Melter]]
* [[Destroyer Soldier]]
* [[Veteran Destroyer Fiend]]
* [[Veteran Destroyer Soldier]]

;[[Elder Dragon]]s
* [[Jormag]]
* [[Primordus]]

;[[Ghost]]s
* [[Ragefire Wolf]]

;[[Icebrood]]
* [[Ice Giant]]
* [[Icebrood Elemental]]
* [[Icebrood Kodan]]
* [[Icebrood Wolf]]
* [[Ryland Steelcatcher|Ryland, Champion of Jormag]]
* [[Svanir Mauler]]
* [[Svanir Seer]]
* [[Veteran Svanir Mauler]]

;Various
* [[Clashing Champions]]

== Objects ==
* [[Anvil]]
* [[Bouncing Mushroom]]
* [[Jormag Ley Siphon]]
* [[Launch Pad]]
* [[Pact Chopper]]
* [[Primordus Ley Siphon]]

;Bundles
* [[Charrzooka (Dragon Response Mission)|Charrzooka]]

== Dialogue ==
;In the [[Eye of the North]]
:'''Aurene:''' [[Dragon champion|Champion]], the [[Arcane Council]]or has arrived. They've reconsidered aligning with Jormag; they're willing to work with us. Come quickly.

;Upon entering the [[Scrying Pool]]
:'''Councilor Vark:''' Make no mistake: Primordus's death is our priority. Our intention was never to contribute to the...atrocity of the [[Frozen (lore)|Frozen]].
:'''<Character name>:''' We've all made mistakes. We just can't make any more.
:'''Taimi:''' Commander! We have a plan! Or the beginnings of one. First, Braham and the [[Spirits of the Wild]] did help even the odds.
:'''Councilor Vark:''' Fire and ice forces are clashing with increasing frequency. The death toll is staggering. It will only get worse.
:'''Taimi:''' There have been sightings. Of Braham. Leading packs of destroyers. Uh. Scary stuff.
:'''<Character name>:''' I watched him struggle with the fire. With himself. He got control, but...
:'''Aurene:''' The longer Braham is [[Dragon energy|connected]] to Primordus, the more integrated they become... Until there's nothing left.
:'''<Character name>:''' His sacrifice is a gamble, but what choice do we have? Taimi, can we count on Primordus showing up?
:'''Councilor Vark:''' Research shows every location where the Frozen have appeared has a powerful [[ley line]] beneath it.
:'''Taimi:''' Pinpoint where the ley lines intersect and lure the dragons there. We do that? BAM! We force them to collide.
:'''Taimi:''' Our models revealed that Elder Dragons aren't just attracted to ley lines— they're literally [[magic]]ally connected to them.
:'''Aurene:''' Not a call, or a scent— but as if it's actually pulling me toward it... A tether. I suspect it pulls both ways.
:'''<Character name>:''' How can we change the direction of magic?
:'''Aurene:''' How do you change the shape of light?
:'''Taimi:''' (gasps) Prisms. If Aurene uses her prismatic powers to divert the magic—
:'''Aurene:''' I can tap into the ley line and cut Jormag and Primordus off from any magic not their own.
:'''Councilor Vark:''' And why exactly haven't we done this before?
:'''Taimi:''' This is a final measure. There will be no second chances. Aurene, are you sure you want to, uh...
:'''<Character name>:''' Get involved?
:'''Aurene:''' Braham [[Wildfire (story)|walked]] willingly into fire. This is the least I can do.
:'''Aurene:''' The longer I sit out, the more loopholes Jormag finds. I still believe in the balance.
:'''Aurene:''' Just...maybe I can give the balance a push.
:'''Taimi:''' Our plan might even increase Braham's chance of surviving the, um, "afterclash" let's call it.
:'''<Character name>:''' Then let's get to work.

;In the [[Eye of the North]]
:'''Brek Harrowflight:''' Troops are on the field and awaiting your orders, [[Pact Commander|Commander]]. I'll take you there. Just say the word.

Talking to Brek Harrowflight
:'''Brek Harrowflight:''' We're ready to airlift you to the combat zone, Commander.
:{{dialogue icon|story}} ''Take me to the battlefield. (Dragonstorm—Story)''
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Take me to the battlefield. (Dragonstorm—Private Squad)''
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''As you were.''

Optionally talking to Gorrik
:'''Gorrik:''' Another day, another dragon. Right, Commander? Uh, sorry. We're all a little nervous right now.
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Just relax. Let's go over the plan again.''
::'''Gorrik:''' Right. Well, Jormag and Primordus are each other's weakness— like antisymbiotic organisms or polarized holomatrices.
::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''So we get them to clash and they'll destroy each other?''
:::'''Gorrik:''' That's the hope. However, Jormag is aware of this outcome and will move to avoid it. Thus, the plan: lure both to a ley-line nexus, then cut them off from their magic source.
:::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Then what?''
::::'''Gorrik:''' Imagine two immensely powerful magnets pulling toward each other combined with reactive [[gww:Balthazate Crystal|balthazate]]. It'll trigger a feedback loop that hopefully destroys both.
::::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''What about collateral damage? What are the risks?''
:::::'''Gorrik:''' If our math is wrong, we could end up permanently tipping the balance— destroying only one and leaving the other incredibly overpowered. But it's a necessary risk...despite the magic fallout.
:::::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I hope you double-checked your calculations.''
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''I think we're all feeling it right now. No shame in that.''

Optionally talking to Warmaster Jhavi Jorasdottir
:'''Warmaster Jhavi Jorasdottir:''' We're putting everything we can into this. Let's hope it's enought.
:{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Let's hear the details.''
::'''Warmaster Jhavi Jorasdottir:''' With the Arcane Council's data, our tacticians have pinpointed a ley-line nexus with increased dragon minion activity. We'll engage the minions to hopefully draw out the Elder Dragon champions.
::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''That will force the dragons to intervene.''
:::'''Warmaster Jhavi Jorasdottir:''' Exactly. Steelcatcher and Braham will bring their forces and we'll spring the trap. The dragons will have no choice but to intervene or risk losing their respective champion.
:::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Then what?''
::::'''Warmaster Jhavi Jorasdottir:''' We'll have to force the dragons into direct conflict. Jormag will try to avoid it, but with Aurene manipulating the ley lines, she can give them a nudge. We hope.
::::{{dialogue icon|end}} ''It's our best shot.''
:{{dialogue icon|end}} ''It'll have to be.''

;Upon entering the Combat zone (Dragonstorm instance)
:''See: [[Dragonstorm#Dialogue]]''

== My story ==
{{Mystory
| image = Dragonstorm loading screen.jpg
| text = Aurene called me to the Eye. She had visitors, and I knew this was important.

I walked in to find members of the Arcane Council bickering over the current situation, trying to deflect the blame for their Elder Dragon research resulting in Jormag getting the upper hand. They framed it as all in service of protecting themselves from the fire dragon threat, but anyone who was paying attention knew that their plan would cause collateral damage. Both Ryland and Braham had been wreaking havoc around Tyria. The loss of life was incalculable.

Regardless, we needed to end the current conflict as quickly as possible. Since the two Elder Dragons, Jormag and Primordus, are siblings (two faces of the same coin, some have said) we need them to focus their might against each other. Neither would naturally face the other in combat, so we'd have to lure them to the same spot and force them to fight somehow.

Ley lines course throughout Tyria like veins and arteries. Elder Dragons feed off ley-line magic, so the key would be to find a nexus where ley lines intersect and lure them to that spot. Then we'd use their champions—Ryland and Braham—to redirect the flow of magic away from the dragons and somehow use it against them, using prismaticite to change it. We cut the dragons off from their magic "food" supply, and they'd be forced to clash with each other for sustenance. This plan was crazy enough that it might work, but we had little time to ponder it before heading to the battlefield.
}}

== Notes ==
{{anomaly|When replaying Champions, no [[Living World Replay]] marker appears for this instance. Instead, in order to replay the instance, one may speak with [[Brek Harrowflight]] (next to whom a marker for replaying [[Champion's End]] will be) and select the first option in order to replay the instance for achievements.}}

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