Kestrels

The Kestrel Watchkeeper watches from high in the canopy of the Echovald Wilds.

The Kestrels are peacekeepers and guardians of the Echovald Wilds, consisting of tengu and humans. They were originally founded by Xiri Longfeather to help the Canthan tengu hide from the wrath of the Ministry of Purity after Emperor Usoku's campaign to drive out non-humans from Cantha began. They currently operate out of Arborstone.

History

Early years

In 1637 CC (1127 AE), during Emperor Usoku's campaign to unify Cantha as one empire and expel non-humans, the Ministry of Purity initiated a campaign that resulted in the eradication and expulsion of tengu on Shing Jea Island. However, a group led by Xiri Longfeather gathered and created a network to escort refugees away from the empire, into the Echovald Forest, where they would be able to hide from the Ministry. Some time later, they met the friendly saltspray dragon Kuunavang and partnered with her so she could protect and hide them from the Ministry. Thus, they arrived at Arborstone, which had previously belonged to the Kurzicks and was now abandoned and in ruins. The Kestrels used it as a refuge and base, as it was still intact enough to provide shelter and was ignored by the Ministry of Purity due to its ruined status. After the Ministry fell, they chose to continue using it as a base and began the process of the rebuilding it to that end. Kuunavang concealed the tengu's role in restoring Arborstone, pretending they were simple workers helping to preserve history.

With the Ministry gone, the Kestrels experienced a shift in focus, moving from guarding refugees to protecting the forest and those living in it. Though they still harbored reservations about the Canthan government, they eventually chose to reveal themselves, and subsequently began allowing humans to join their ranks despite opposition from some tengu.

Modern times

Although the Ministry is no more in modern Cantha and the tengu are allowed to live in New Kaineng City, the Kestrels still have their role to play. As the conflict between the Jade Brotherhood and Speakers gangs has worsened, the Kestrels have taken it upon themselves to protect the Echovald villages caught in the crossfire.

Members

See also: Category:Kestrels

• Ayumi
• Captain Tokiko
• Caravan Guard
• Club Patron
• Imprisoned Kestrel Spy
• Iori Emberwing
• Jade Brotherhood Inventor
• Jang-Sik
• Kage
• Kestrel Ariana
• Kestrel Captain Jae-Eun
• Kestrel Choole
• Kestrel Customs Manager
• Kestrel Defender
• Kestrel Flockheart
• Kestrel Floi Grubbeak
• Kestrel Hosteler
• Kestrel Lieutenant
• Kestrel Lookout
• Kestrel Lorro
• Kestrel Michiko
• Kestrel Oriel
• Kestrel Quartermaster
• Kestrel Quartermaster Shuhei
• Kestrel Rookie
• Kestrel Scout
• Kestrel Sentinel
• Kestrel Stas
• Kestrel Tomiko
• Kestrel Trainee
• Kestrel Trainer
• Kestrel Warrior
• Kestrel Watchkeeper
• Kestrel Watchkeeper
• Kestrel Worker
• Kestrel Yarrow
• Kestrel Zuru
• Maki
• Masami
• Recordkeeper Toom
• Roon Lightclaw
• Sagan Malaya
• Satoshi
• Scout Keiji
• Shisokana
• Shun
• Siege Turtle Leader
• Siege Turtle Rider
• Speaker Spirit Keeper
• Stormy Silvercrest
• Summer Brightcrown
• Talon Razorbeak
• Tengu Warrior
• Tsuko Talonedge
• Turtle Rider
• Turtle Trainer
• Veteran Kestrel Sentinel

Related achievements

• The Echovald Wilds: Honorary Kestrel — Complete the Echovald Wilds meta-event. (5)