Tale of the Soulkeeper

Rouse allies with the legend of Almorra Soulkeeper, granting offensive boons. — In-game description

Tale of the Soulkeeper

Profession

Mesmer (skill list)

Specialization

Troubadour

Slot

Utility

Type

Tale

Training cost

15 Hero points

Game link

API

76850

Gallery
Overhead skill activation.

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Tale of the Soulkeeper

Rouse allies with the legend of Almorra Soulkeeper, granting offensive boons.

₁₀ Might (15s): 300 Condition Damage, 300 Power

₁₀ Might (6s): 300 Condition Damage, 300 Power

 Fury (10s): +20% Critical Chance

 Fury (6s): +20% Critical Chance

 Quickness (4s): Skills and actions are faster.

 Quickness (3s): Skills and actions are faster.

Performance. Reciting this tale with the lute playing will grant you notes.

 Notes Granted: 2

 Number of Targets: 5

 Radius: 600

— In-game description

Related traits

Troubadour

• Raconteur — Tales heal and grant protection to nearby allies.

Trivia

• This Tale recounts the story of General Almorra Soulkeeper, a charr who lost her warband to the Elder Dragon of Crystal and Fury, Kralkatorrik. The tragic experience led her to found the military order of the Vigil to oppose the Elder Dragon threat.
• Upon casting this skill, the troubadour will recite the following lines in order:
  • Fangs out, blade sharp.
  • Vengeance stirred within her heart.
  • Oaths and lessons, never forsaken.
  • Her Vigil unshaken.

Version history

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch	Changes
February 03, 2026	Increased the cooldown from 20 seconds to 30 seconds in PvP and WvW.
October 28, 2025	Visions of Eternity release: Tale of the Soulkeeper has been added to the game. This skill now applies quickness in addition to its previous effects. This skill no longer applies alacrity in PvE.
August 19, 2025	Tale of the Soulkeeper was available during the Visions of Eternity elite specialization Beta Event.