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{{Quotation|eye of the north|The Asura are a race of diminutive but incredibly intelligent humanoids who live beneath the surface of [[Tyria]]. They see the world as a complex magical machine, and their philosophy of "[[Eternal Alchemy]]" touches everything they do. Inventors, scientists, and spellcasters of every stripe, the Asura consider many other races beneath them—and are not afraid to tell them so at every opportunity.

It has been centuries since Asura were seen aboveground. In fact, until recently, many [[human]]s thought they were a myth. However, recent reports have confirmed their existence.}}

A diminutive race from the [[depths of Tyria]], the [[Asura]] wish to expand their empire to the surface world. Exceptionally intelligent and technically minded, they use [[magic]]al skills, stone, and metalworking to create weapons. Asura believe they are destined to rule the world, with the larger, less intelligent races as their subjects.

There appears to be little physical difference between male and female Asura. Males generally have pointed ears and females generally have rounded ears, however there are exceptions, such as [[Sokka]], a male with round ears, and [[Jezza]], a female with pointed ears. [[Oggy]] claims that Asura consider their ears to be of importance to show their worth; one of the reasons [[Florggi]] dislikes Oggy is because of his ''"teeny-tiny ears"''.

The only known Asuran word is "[[Languages of Tyria#Bookah|Bookah]]." [[Languages of Tyria#|Asuran writings]] are known to be half-mathematical and half-structured.<ref>[https://www.guildwars2.com/en/shop/guild-wars-2-novels/ Dougal Keane], Ghosts of Ascalon novel, chapter 3</ref>

==Dialogue==
[[File:"Asura Golden Eyes" concept art.jpg|thumb|Concept art by [[Matthew Barrett]].]]
===Voice responses===
Rank 0-4 on the [[Asura rank]] title track:
*''"Here comes trouble."''
*''"I'm busy."''
*''"Oh great, another bookah."''
*''"Why are you bothering me?"''
*''"You need me?"''
Rank 5-9 on the Asura rank title track:
*''"Can you be helped?"''
*''"Most curious."''
*''"What now?"''
*''"What's your problem?"''
*''"You aren't from around here."''
Rank 10 on the Asura rank title track:
*''"Excelsior!"''
*''"How can you help me?"''
*''"Ah, another opportunity.''"
*''"Good day, bookah.''"
*''"Hello, my foolish friend."''

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==Notes==
*There is an Asura [[Miniature Asura|miniature]].
*Enchantment clouds appear above their mid-section.

==Trivia==
*The asura were originally a non-playable race for the cancelled ''[[Guild Wars Utopia]]'' expansion; in that incarnation, they were similar looking but less advanced and were more of a standard cave-dwelling goblin-like race. Over time, they were revised to be more [[magic]]-oriented, eventually culminating in the science-magic that became one of their most prominent features in ''[[Guild Wars Eye of the North]]''.<ref>[https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/discussion/comment/533922/#Comment_533922 Everything about the Asura. — Guild Wars 2 Forums]</ref>
*[[w:Asura|Asura]]s are a class of divine beings or power-seeking deities related to the more benevolent [[w:Deva (Hinduism)|Deva]]s (also known as Suras) in [[w:Hindu mythology|Hindu mythology]].

==See also==
*[[Polymock]]
*[[List of Asura skills]]

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gww>MrModius at 17:29, 30 July 2026