Cantha

Cantha is a continent located on the world of Tyria, within the Guild Wars 2 universe. It is situated to the southeast of the main continent of Tyria. Cantha is known for its distinct culture, heavily influenced by East Asian aesthetics and traditions. For centuries, Cantha was isolated from the rest of the world due to the Jade Sea, a magical cataclysm that transformed a vast portion of the continent into immobile jade statues. This event, known as the Dragon's Jade, also created a magical barrier that prevented easy travel to and from the continent.

The primary inhabitants of Cantha are humans, who have developed unique societies and technologies within their isolated territories. Key regions include Kaineng City, the sprawling, densely populated capital, and the Jade Sea itself, a landscape of petrified life. The Canthan people are known for their resilience, adapting to their unique environment and developing sophisticated methods of survival and societal organization. Their history is marked by periods of great prosperity and devastating conflict, often tied to the machinations of the Elder Dragons and the ambitions of powerful figures.

Recent events in the Guild Wars 2 story have seen the reopening of Cantha to the wider world, allowing for renewed interaction and exploration of its rich and complex lore. This reopening has brought both opportunities for cultural exchange and new challenges for the continent and its inhabitants.