A Dredgion is a powerful weapon built by the Balaur. Although artificial, it shows characteristics of biologic structures in its interior.
Backstory[]
In an effort to destroy the forces of the Elyos and Asmodians, the Five Balaur Lords have sent their Dredgion battleships to wreak havoc within the Abyss. These powerful monstrosities carry weapons that can fire on Daevas who get too close, blasting them from the skies. They also are the troop carriers for the Balaur and carry thousands of Balaur soldiers to drop as they please throughout the Abyss.
During the first encounters with these warmachines, Daevas have even forgot their differences as an attempt to destroy them. However, all attempts failed. As time passed, more information of Dredgions appeared. They found a way to enter them, defeat their captain and destroy them from the inside. Additionally, Dredgions can be destroyed if the small cores on its sides reach 0 HP. The ship will explode, rewarding its defeaters handsomely.
Mechanics[]
Dredgions may spawn during a siege. A global message will appear, warning the ship will slowly fly and eventually reach the vulnerable fortress. Once it stations itself, it deploys hoards of soldiers and a powerful Dredgion Commander, whose objective is to kill the Fortress Guardian and capture the stronghold.
This event is more likely to happen if the faction who controls the fortress holds a higher Influence Ratio than its opposite faction. Dredgions may pop up in any siege.
Named Dredgions[]
Baranath Dredgion[]
Usually found around Reshanta, it serves as a battleship to aid the conquer of Reshanta. It may attempt to attack Sulfur Fortress, Siel's Western Fortress, Siel's Eastern Fortress, Krotan Refuge, Miren Fortress, Kysis Fortress, Roah Fortress, Asteria Fortress and Divine Fortress. Depending on the level of the fortress, the level of the troops which spawn in there.
Additionally, it works as a Battleground Instance for players between level 46 and 50.
Chantra Dredgion[]
Mainly spotted around Gelkmaros and Inggison, it will usually try to seize Vorgaltem Citadel, Crimson Temple, Altar of Avarice and Temple of Scales. Furthermore, it refers to an instance for players between level 51 and 55.
Terath Dredgion[]
Patrolling around the skies of Sarpan and Tiamaranta, it awaits orders to attack the Reian territory. It also works as an instance for players between level 56 and 65.
Zorshiv Dredgion[]
Unlike the other battleships, this one is smaller, due to its purpose being recollection information and settling small infiltration zones across Sarpan. Each point is guarded by powerful adjutants and legendary grade commanders. Players may attempt to kill all the commanders to earn supplies, tokens and other miscellaneous spoils.
Vagra Dredgion[]
Following Beritra's orders, this Dredgion leads the first invasion to Sarpan and its eventual occupation, causing events which lead to the Kamar Battlefield. Once Kahrun's Will collapses, Elyos and Asmodians begin fighting eachother, going against the Reians' belief. This vulnerability allow the Balaur the attack, taking over Kamar. This instance is for players between level 61 and 65.
Ashunatal Dredgion[]
Soaring around Balaurea, directed by Tiamat's former commander; Frigate Commander Ashunatal. Serves as a battleground for players between level 76 and 80.
Trivia[]
- Unlike Gelkmaros, Inggison may suddenly receive a Dredgion outside siege time, always following the same pattern. It first spawns near the Scar Canyon, hovers above Inggison Illusion Fortress and disappears near Undirborg. Players usually refer to it as "Drunk Dredgion", due to its either unknown or nonexistent purpose.
- All Dredgions who serve Tiamat (Baranath, Chantra, Terath, Zorshiv) are controlled from the Dregdion Command Center inside Tiamat Stronghold.
- The only sieges in which Dredgions would not spawn were Hearts of Tiamaranta and Panesterra.