Two new Empath spells, Awaken and Tranquility, are now available for a one-week Premium preview in all instances, after which it will be placed on general preview. Big thanks go to GM Reexa and a GM-in-training who shall remain nameless for now.

Awaken is a second tier spell which requires Refresh.

"This spell will attempt to awaken any living thing which is unconscious, and may also free the mind from other stuporous confines. A self-cast Awaken spell pattern will settle over the Empath quiescently, rousing to activity when his mental equilibrium is disrupted."

Tranquility is a third tier spell which requires Awaken and Innocence. It is a semi-specialized barrier against WvW and SvS spells.

"Refining the theories of Mental Preparation, an Empath achieves such adroit control over his mental and bodily resilience that he may adapt favorably in the face of magical attacks which directly affect the mind or the body. The Tranquility spell will allow the mind of its caster to defend his body as well as preserve itself by drawing inward when necessary."

GM Grejuva