Vigil

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Some must fight, so that all may be free.

— General Almorra Soulkeeper

The Vigil is a military order dedicated to fighting the Elder Dragons and their minions by force of arms. They believe that the only way to defeat the Elder Dragons is to unite the races of Tyria and to face the minions of the Elder Dragons wherever they appear. The Vigil wants to face the Elder Dragons directly, testing Zhaitan's power in the hope that such methods can one day be used against the dragon itself. They believe that the Elder Dragons grow more powerful as each day passes, and that those who do not fight now are giving the world away by standing passively aside. They intend to be an army of light against the onslaught of darkness.

Personal story involvement[edit]

Players may join the Vigil during their personal story at the end of the level 30 story mission. Joining the Vigil leads you to work with Warmaster Forgal Kernsson.

Armor and weapons[edit]

Both armor and weapons can be purchased only by characters in the order.
- Vigil armor can be purchased from Crusader Eira in the Vigil Keep.
- Vigil weapons can be purchased from Tactician Luzii in the Vigil Keep.

History[edit]

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Founding[edit]

Welcome to the Vigil.

In 1320 AE, Legionnaire Almorra Soulkeeper of the Blood Legion and her Soul warband were on patrol in the Lowland Burns when the Elder Crystal Dragon Kralkatorrik stirred. Flying overhead, Kralkatorrik Branded all the members of the Soul warband with the exception of Almorra. Suddenly under attack by creatures who were once her friends, Almorra was forced to kill the rest of her warband in an event known as Almorra's Massacre. Almorra fell into depression with her warband's death and she became a gladium, refusing anyone attempting to aid her. Eventually, Laranthir of the Wild managed to become her friend and convince her to turn her quest for vengeance into a worldwide campaign against all the Elder Dragons. Almorra found other people who had been destroyed by the dragons, and founded the Vigil.

The Vigil is known to have a base in Lion's Arch along with having its main base at the Vigil Keep, located in the Gendarran Fields. In 1324 AE, the Vigil acted as go-between to negotiate the ceasefire and eventual Ebonhawke Treaty between the charr and the humans to allow them to turn their armies against the Elder Dragons.^[1]

Ranks[edit]

The Vigil has several levels in its organization.

Enlisted: The rank and file of the Vigil. Specialized soldiers also fall under this rank. Ex. Engineers, Mechanics, Medics.

Recruits: New members of the Vigil.
Crusaders: Common members of the Vigil. There are multiple levels of crusaders, as some are seen in a command position over others.
Tacticians: Intelligence-based soldiers and strategist specialists.

Minor Officers: Strategists, and leaders of the Vigil.

Sergeants: Senior crusaders who lead squads of soldiers.
Lieutenant: Minor officers of the Vigil.

Masters: Senior leaders of the Vigil. Specialized officers fall under this rank. Ex. Supplymaster, Quartermaster, Siegemaster.

Captains: Officers of the Vigil. A title for leaders of ships, and leaders of companies.
Warmasters: Leaders of the Vigil. A title reserved for those renowned for skill in weapons or strategy. There are multiple levels of warmasters, as some are in command of other warmasters themselves. Ex. Warmaster Efut.
Grand Warmaster: Second-in-Command of the Vigil. Currently Laranthir of the Wild.
General: Leader of the Vigil. Currently Almorra Soulkeeper.

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After Almorra's death, she has been succeeded by Warmaster Jhavi Jorasdottir as the general.

Bases[edit]

Ascalon

Black Citadel
- Vigil Chapterhouse

Blazeridge Steppes
- Guardian Stone

Heart of Maguuma

Tangled Depths
- Sheltered Clearing

Verdant Brink
- Bongo's Bungalow
- Shaded Spring

Kryta

Bloodtide Coast
- Firthside Vigil
- Unnamed camp within Mole's Head

Divinity's Reach
- Vigil Hall

Gendarran Fields
- Vigil Keep (Headquarters)

Lion's Arch
- Vigil Centerhouse

Shiverpeak Mountains

Bjora Marches
- Jora's Keep

Frostgorge Sound
- Safewatch Vale
- Unnamed camp in the Earthshake Basin
- Unnamed camp in the Frostwalk Tundra
- Unnamed camp in the Trionic Lattice

Hoelbrak
- Vigil Billet

Maguuma Jungle

Sparkfly Fen
- Deadman's Reach
- Fort Cadence

Rata Sum
- Vigil Recruiting Station

The Grove
- Vigil Shelter

Members[edit]

See also: Category:Vigil

Greetings[edit]

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Greets

Race	Gender
Race	Male	Female
Asura	Some must fight so that all may be free. Ever vigilant, never vulnerable. Excelsior. For great justice! Without justice, courage is weak.	Some must fight so that all may be free. Anything to report? Excelsior. Do you need my aid? Charity begins with one good deed.
Charr	Some must fight so that all may be free. Fight to the last. Fight with valor. Eternal vigilance. United in victory.	Some must fight so that all may be free. If you sacrifice nothing, you gain nothing. Fight with valor. Eternal vigilance. United in victory.
Human	Some must fight so that all may be free. We fight because we must. We cannot afford fear in times like this. Vigilance. Honor. Duty, above all. May Balthazar strengthen you.	Some must fight so that all may be free. May courage guide your hand. May Balthazar strengthen you. Never leave a comrade behind. We stand for the weak and helpless.
Norn	Some must fight so that all may be free. Duty calls. I have answered. Everyone fights for something. The Vigil will cure what ails this world. Hail.	Some must fight so that all may be free. The world cries out. I must answer. Do you need assistance? Good to see another honest face. Well met!
Sylvari	Some must fight so that all may be free. I serve the vigil. The Vigil serves Tyria. Never leave a wrong to ripen into evil. Consider me an ally. You honor me.	Some must fight so that all may be free. We are the bulwark against evil. No kindness is too small. I sense your inner strength. You can count on me.

Expansion greets These greetings are shared by NPCs of all Orders and ranks after the release of Heart of Thorns. (appearance with damaged cloth)


set 1	set 2
I fully expect us to expire here. I'm terrified to close my eyes out here. Is it luck or skill keeping you alive? Rata Sum is so close, yet so far. This foliage is conspiring to kill us.	—
Any word from the outside? Finally found a place worse than Orr. Gotta find the rest of my detail. Some weird hylek out here. We should burn the damn jungle to the ground.	—
Can't believe I'm still alive. Have you found a way out? This jungle is going to kill us. Watch your back out here. We're not getting out of here, are we?	I've never seen anything like this place. I've had enough. Not long until we finish this. May Balthazar preserve us all. We're going to smash Mordremoth but good.
I'll break Mordremoth with my bare hands. I'm just glad to have survived the crash. I wonder if the Spirits will hear me out here. This will make for an epic saga. Too hot here. Not enough wind.	—
First the Pale Tree, now this. I swear, I won't harm you. I'm fine. Please believe me. Please, don't hurt me. No one trusts me anymore.	First the Pale Tree, now this. I swear, I won't harm you. I'm fine. Please believe me. You can trust me. No one trusts me anymore.