Did you enjoy getting an in-depth look Guild Wars 2's plant-like Sylvari race during last month's Sylvari Week? Then get ready to learn all about the incredibly intelligent Asura race when Asura Week kicks off on Monday, September 12! Here's the schedule:

• Monday, 9/12: An asura character design blog post by concept artist Matthew Barrett, the key artist responsible for the look of the asura.
• Monday, 9/12: BONUS! We’re throwing in an extra asura short story by loremaster Jeff Grubb!
• Tuesday, 9/13: An asura environmental design blog post by Matthew Barrett that takes a closer look at asura architecture and props.
• Tuesday, 9/13: Hey, Bookah! This advice column provides smart asura answers to stupid questions.
• Wednesday, 9/14: Writing the asura blog post by Writer Angel McCoy, with audio examples of asura chatter.
• Thursday, 9/15: Asura animation blog post by Lead Animator Heron Prior, with video examples of unique asura animations.
• Thursday, 9/15: We’re updating the GuildWars2.com asura web page with new lore by Jeff Grubb, new screenshots and wallpapers, and a brand new asura feature video.
• Friday, 9/16: A narrative asura blog post by Ree Soesbee that explores the world of the asura through fiction.

While you wait for Asura Week to begin next week, check out our hands-on Guild Wars 2 preview from PAX Prime!