I want to start off by saying that I have never once been interested in the story behind something in this game. Not ONCE have I finished something and said to myself "I really loved that story." I was also extremely upset to hear that they were only releasing 1 of the new legendary weapons, and then suspending them indefinitely. It really struck a nerve with me, but I figured I would make the new shortbow and then spend the next few months grinding out Nevermore, Astralaria, or the materials for a future weapon.
This new shortbow changed my opinion about the stories ANet can tell within legendaries forever. I absolutely LOVED the entire story. If every HOT legendary in the future has a story this great, I would be thrilled to wait 6 months, and make each one of the HOT Legendaries just to experience the story behind the content. It was the most enjoyable 2 days I have spent experiencing a story collection. It was really stellar, and I really appreciate ANet's dedication to telling a good story with it.
I hope more people get to experience the story behind this legendary and get to appreciate it too.
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