Durmand

Durmand
Affiliation	Krytans
Type	Human
Service	Historian
Level(s)	15
Campaigns	Prophecies Factions Nightfall

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Your power is only equal to the sum of your knowledge.

— Durmand quote taken from Guild Wars 2

Durmand is a Krytan historian. He has helped to establish the facts behind the rise of the White Mantle, the tengu accords, and the Battle of Jahai, as well as Gwen's flight north. He also worked to establish the origins of the Margonites, the grawl's faith, and even the Orrian undead. Likewise, he has scribes in his employ constantly transcribing books. He was helped many times with his research by Nicholas Sandford.

Locations

• Prophecies
  • Kryta
    • Lion's Arch
• Factions
  • Kaineng City
    • Kaineng Center
• Nightfall
  • Istan
    • Kamadan, Jewel of Istan

Dialogue

"I am Durmand, keeper of heroic tales and Tyrian legends. To know a culture is to understand its past. Choose a hero and I shall give you that hero's tale and weapon. Which story would you like to read?"

⇒ Please give me Saul D'Alessio's story and Saul's staff.

⇒ Please give me Master Togo's story and Togo's staff.

⇒ Please give me Turai Ossa's story and Turai's sword and shield.

⇒ Please give me Gwen's story.

⇒ I am ready to get my story authorized.

"Once you are done with a story, I can authorize it for you. I am certain one of my scribes would be interested in any story you complete. They may even reward you with something in exchange. However, they only collect authorized copies."

⇒ Authorize my copy of "Saul's Story."

⇒ Authorize my copy of "Togo's Story."

⇒ Authorize my copy of "Turai's Story."

⇒ Authorize my copy of "Gwen's Story."

× I do not need any stories authorized.

⇒ I've made some discoveries.

"What you've learned will help future generations better understand the legends of the past. I can offer you the following rewards for you or someone else on your account:

[1...3] authorised copies of Saul's Story.

[1...3] authorised copies of Togo's Story.

[1...3] authorised copies of Turai's Story.

[1...3] authorised copies of Gwen's Story."

⇒I'd like an authorized copy of Saul's Story."

⇒I'd like an authorized copy of Togo's Story."

⇒I'd like an authorized copy of Turai's Story."

⇒I'd like an authorized copy of Gwen's Story."

⇒I'd like to review my discoveries."

"You are credited with making the following [1...12] discoveries:

You demonstrated how quickly Saul might have slain the enemy commanders and driven the Charr from Kryta.

You determined how Saul could have protected the Krytan villagers against the initial attack.

You explored the most dangerous path Saul may have traveled on his way into the Charr war camp.

You explored the locations Togo would have searched to clear Minister Wona's Estate of assassins.

You showed how Togo could have preserved the lives of all the Tengu leaders.

You showed how Talon Silverwing and Togo could have vanquished all of Master Riyo's disciples.

You demonstrated how quickly Saul might have slain the enemy commanders and driven the Charr from Kryta.

You determined how Saul could have protected the Krytan villagers against the initial attack.

You explored the most dangerous path Saul may have traveled on his way into the Charr war camp.

You found the strategic viewpoints Turai would have used to plan his assault on the undead lord.

You demonstrated the tactics Turai may have used to defeat Joko's Elite Bodyguard.

You found the key hiding places Gwen could have used to elude the Charr.

You determined how Gwen would have freed the Ascalonian Spirits from their long nightmare.

You showed how quickly Gwen might have made her escape."

× Thank you for your time. Goodbye.

Quotes

Voice responses

• "Hear my tale."
• "Would you like to hear a story?"
• "Let me tell you a story."

Notes

• He provides access to the missions in the Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack.
• Durmand will give you authorized versions of stories that you finish, as well as additional authorized versions for each discovery you make in Discovery Mode.
• He is the narrator for the Bonus Mission Pack cinematics and has separate voice responses for when you enter any of the Bonus Mission Pack missions.

Trivia

• In Guild Wars 2, Durmand is the founder and namesake of the Durmand Priory, one of the three orders of Tyria.