Order of the Crystal Bloom
“Like Aurene, we focus on healing and restoration. The world needs stability. Order.
— Caithe
The Order of the Crystal Bloom is a newly made faction of people who have come to revere Aurene. It consists mostly of Elonians who had been saved by Aurene from the Branded, including Sunspears, the Awakened and even the Zaishen Order, for whom Balthazar's teachings and potential would live on in Aurene.[1][2] The Order also has individuals from all across Central Tyria who have heard of Aurene's deeds.
History[edit]
Living World Season 4[edit]
Formed in 1332 AE in the aftermath of the battle of Thunderhead Keep, the Order of the Crystal Bloom rallied behind Caithe, who had received Aurene's blessing, and looked up to her as their leader, forcing her into the position.[3][4] The members consisted of Elonians who had been saved by Aurene from the Branded, including Sunspears, the Zaishen Order, and Awakened, while also attracting individuals from all across Central Tyria who had heard of Aurene's deeds.
The Order worked alongside the Pact, Olmakhan and Mist Wardens to kill Kralkatorrik in the battle of Dragonfall. They witnessed Kralkatorrik's fall and Aurene's ascension into the Elder Dragon of Light.
The Icebrood Saga[edit]
After Aurene had made her new lair in Eye of the North in 1333 AE, members of the Order established a base there, taking it upon them to guard the place. Crystal Bloom Trainees of various races could be seen training in the Hall of Monuments while waiting for Aurene to call for their assistance. Several months after the awakening of Jormag, the Elder Dragon of Ice, another Elder Dragon, Primordus, began to stir. His forces, destroyers, started attacking settlements around Tyria, and the Order of the Crystal Bloom was one of the first groups to come to aid them.
End of Dragons[edit]
In 1335 AE some of the Order, led by Myrun Skialkin, were allowed by Empress Ihn to enter Cantha with Caithe to attend to Aurene's exhaustion.[5] They stayed with Aurene during her time at the Crystal Cave and remained there while she left to confront Soo-Won. The Ministry of Security took this opportunity to imprison the Bloom in Seitung Prison, leaving most of the members behind bars until the Pact Commander was able to clear their name.[6] Several Crystal Bloom members appeared with Aurene in Arborstone after the events of Dragon's End.[7]
During this time, Order member Leivas became capable of assisting the Commander in forging Legendary weapons to honor Aurene.
Members[edit]
- See also: Category:Order of the Crystal Bloom
- Boneshepherd Omid
- Caithe
- Champion Awakened Abomination
- Crystal Bloom Adherent
- Crystal Bloom Blade
- Crystal Bloom Builder
- Crystal Bloom Guardian
- Crystal Bloom Hunter
- Crystal Bloom Instructor
- Crystal Bloom Knight
- Crystal Bloom Paragon
- Crystal Bloom Quartermaster
- Crystal Bloom Race Master
- Crystal Bloom Trainee
- Crystal Bloom Warden
- Crystal Bloom Weaver
- Eternal Ember Supplier
- Leivas
- Lokka
- Myrun Skialkin
- Race Champion
- Spearmarshal Zaeim
- Time Trial
- Trainee Saba
- Merchant (historical)
Related achievements[edit]
Champions: Crystal Bloom Supporter — Purchase 10 Crystal Bloom supply boxes at the Eye of the North. (2
)
Mobilization Global Rewards: Rallying the Crystal Bloom (0
) (Historical)
See also[edit]
- Associated items
References[edit]
- ^ Crystal Bloom Camp ambient dialogue
- Crystal Bloom Weaver: So, what bring you to the end of the world?
- Crystal Bloom Adherent: Ha. I was a follower of Balthazar. Then I heard one of our own was fighting alongside his murderer.
- Crystal Bloom Weaver: That must have been difficult.
- Crystal Bloom Adherent: Balthazar tells us to face adversity head-on. To never hesitate. So I came to confront her.
- Crystal Bloom Weaver: And you you're here. I suppose the priestess's words inspired you.
- Crystal Bloom Adherent: The spirit of Balthazar lives on in Aurene. I wasn't just inspired. I was home.
- ^ Requiem: Zafirah
- ^ The End
- Caithe: They're calling themselves the Order of the Crystal Bloom. I tried to talk them out of it, but...
- Spearmarshal Zaeim: Aurene saved them, so they've come to fight for her. I couldn't say no.
- ^ Crystal Bloom Camp ambient dialogue
- Caithe: They're calling me their leader now.
- Spearmarshal Zaeim: You wear her Brand. To them, you ARE the Crystal Bloom.
- ^ Myrun Skialkin
- This is where Aurene dragged herself to shore. With her in such a vulnerable state, the empress thought it fitting to let those who knew her tend to her. So we were allowed to accompany Caithe here.
- ^ Myrun Skialkin
- We stayed behind to protect Aurene's sanctuary here, but the Minister of Security rounded us up so quickly after Yong. I suppose we made ourselves easy targets.
- ^ The Cycle, Reborn
