The goddess of healing, air and life is here in these Dwayna cosplays!
Guild Wars was one of the very first MMO’s I can remember seeing. Thought I never had the opportunity to play it, I spent many an afternoon reading through the players guide and wishing we had internet acces (back in the dark days before smartphones and wifi). This week we’re taking it back to the originals, with this Dwayna cosplay feature from Guild Wars!
Dwayna cosplay by Erza Cosplay
In Guild Wars, Dwayna is the leader of the six deities, and is the oldest of them. Depicted as a young woman with sweeping wings, she is a striking figure who was depicted in the oldest of statues. She brought humanity with her when she arrived on Tyria from the Mists, and hoped to bring paradise to its inhabitants.
Dwayna cosplay Photography by Timbo HP Foto
As a cosplay, Dwayna is a gorgeous contract of blues and golds. With her beautiful wings, ceremonial headdress and lustrous gold accents, Dwayna absolutely draws the eye. There are not many cosplayers who have taken on the deity as a cosplay project, so this week’s feature is all the more special for its exclusivity. We hope you enjoy these Dwayna Cosplays from Guild Wars!
“Dwayna, goddess of air and life, beloved to me. She is the promise of salvation whispered in my ear, the silent resolve to carry on. How my heart yearns to bask in her light once again.“
“And when the world rang with the clanging of swords and did fire fall from the skies, Dwayna, goddess of life and air, heard the wailings and pleas of the weak.“
“And when the rumblings of war did not cease, came Her charge, Doric, who did prostrate himself at Her feet.“
“And cast She now a glance upon the war-torn lands and wasted flesh of the fallen, and with tears upon Her cheek did lay Her gentle hands upon the prostrate man.“
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“Then saith She unto to him and all Her charges, “Lay down thy weapons, and as I have done unto ye, so ye must do for your brethren. Offer protection to the weak. Give solace and shelter to those who need it. Be ye a salve to the wounded.“
“For I am your goddess, and I will give blessings to all who follow these teachings.”
“Smiling, the noble stood and let his cloak fall away, and as he did, he was transformed into a beautiful woman. The goddess Dwayna herself stood before Karei and placed a hand upon his head.“
“Thrice I have tempted you and thrice you have resisted. I choose you.” Called by his goddess, Karei could not refuse his new appointment as Master of the Kaziin Monastery, where he lived out his days training young Monks and healing any sick or broken who came his way.“
“Upon his death, Dwayna herself inducted him into Tahnnakai.“
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“The first of the gods to step forth from the mists was Dwayna, goddess of air and life. She placed her pale foot on the stones of Arah, opened the gates, and brought humanity to the world.“
“She chose Tyria and brought with her those who would make this world a paradise. As she had promised, Dwayna led her people to peace.“
“Upon a cold, moonless night, there came a man to a farm. The night was so dark, he carried a lit candle to find the path.”
“The farmer heard him and called out. “What business have you here?” The farm was dark as pitch.”
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“”I seek shelter from the coming storm,” said the traveler. “Would you invite me to your hearth?“
“The farmer feared riding out the storm in the dark, but more than that, he feared strangers. The farmer replied, “No, I cannot.” Saddened, the traveler wished the farmer well and forged onward. Farther down the hill, he found a family who gave him hospitality.“
“The farmer suffered the darkest night of his life. A tree fell on his house, crushing his leg. He did not call to Dwayna for help as he knew he didn’t deserve it. For him, the morning never came.“
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Jennifer aka "Mayhem's Muse" is the Cosplay Editor for BoLS and manages Ad Sales and Communications. Her cosplay awards include the RTX Judge's Choice Award and Dragon's Lair Austin's Cosplay Symposium.
Jennifer has been a Cosplay Guest Judge at RTX, Tacticon and Genghis Con in Colorado. She regularly attends conventions to cover cosplay for BoLS. Her cosplay work has been featured in publications such as Girls Who Love Monsters, Geek Fuel, and Renaissance Magazine. Jennifer has modeled in the Her Universe Fashion Show, Precision Camera's yearly Precision Camera University, and has taught several workshops for photographers about partnering with cosplayers and creative muses/models.
Jennifer is a lifelong enthusiast of retro video games and loves Dungeons & Dragons, urban fantasy, tabletop games, VR technology, and historical archery. She has set National Records through USA Archery’s Traditional Division for Asiatic Bows and earned 4th Place in the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan in 2018 for Women’s Korean Archery. Jennifer is currently studying for her Masters's Degree in Organizational Leadership.
