Hoiud

Hoiud is a fictional entity originating from the lore of the online role-playing game, Guild Wars. Within the game's narrative, Hoiud is described as a primordial being, one of the Elder Dragons that once roamed the world of Tyria. Unlike other Elder Dragons that are associated with specific elements such as ice, fire, or death, Hoiud is primarily linked to the concept of knowledge and memory. Its emergence is said to bring about an age of profound understanding and enlightenment, but also one of overwhelming information and the potential for forgetting what is truly important.

The influence of Hoiud is subtle compared to its more destructive brethren. Instead of directly corrupting the land or its inhabitants with physical manifestations of its power, Hoiud's awakening is believed to affect the minds of sentient beings. This can manifest as an unprecedented surge of insight, the rediscovery of lost lore, or a deep connection to the collective consciousness of the world. However, this immense influx of knowledge can also be disorienting, leading to confusion, obsession with the past, or a detachment from the present reality. Players in Guild Wars may encounter lore or quests that allude to Hoiud's presence or its lingering influence on the world, often as a more philosophical or intellectual threat rather than a direct combat encounter. The specific details of Hoiud's physical form or its exact motives remain somewhat ambiguous, contributing to its enigmatic nature within the game's extensive mythology.