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==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
Vault Guardians were one of Lacrussa's proudest achievements. She discovered that [[Dragonwilds:Rune Essence|rune essence]], when properly prepared and refined into a powder, could be inscribed across stone and metal to create complex magical effects. This technology allowed for the creation of these powerful constructs, which she considered "reflections of living beings."{{CiteJournal|journal=Vault Guardian Hulk|quote=It was the scientist, Lacrussa, who discovered the properties of rune essence, when properly prepared. It could be refined into a powder and then inscribed across stone and metal, to create complex magical effects. The vault guardians were one of her proudest achievements. Reflections of living beings, a power belonging only to the Elder Gods.}} | Vault Guardians were one of Lacrussa's proudest achievements. She discovered that [[Dragonwilds:Rune Essence|rune essence]], when properly prepared and refined into a powder, could be inscribed across stone and metal to create complex magical effects. This technology allowed for the creation of these powerful constructs, which she considered "reflections of living beings."{{DW/CiteJournal|journal=Vault Guardian Hulk|quote=It was the scientist, Lacrussa, who discovered the properties of rune essence, when properly prepared. It could be refined into a powder and then inscribed across stone and metal, to create complex magical effects. The vault guardians were one of her proudest achievements. Reflections of living beings, a power belonging only to the Elder Gods.}} | ||
==Nature and abilities== | ==Nature and abilities== | ||
In the beginning of creating the vault guardians, they were first slow and weak, but powerful enough for most mortals who entered the vaults. Over time, layers of anima would surround their bodies, making them more powerful to kill anyone who dared to enter their vault. This is through the alchemically modified [[Dragonwilds:anima]]-infused [[Dragonwilds:rune essence]], which would get absorbed to strengthen the vault guardians over a long period.{{CiteJournal|journal=Vault Guardian Hulk|quote=Though slow of wit, they made up for it with an excess of muscles. Their attacks were powerful and deadly, capable of topping almost any threat. In the early days of their creation, thousands of years ago, there were no living beings that could have withstood their power.}} | In the beginning of creating the vault guardians, they were first slow and weak, but powerful enough for most mortals who entered the vaults. Over time, layers of anima would surround their bodies, making them more powerful to kill anyone who dared to enter their vault. This is through the alchemically modified [[Dragonwilds:anima]]-infused [[Dragonwilds:rune essence]], which would get absorbed to strengthen the vault guardians over a long period.{{DW/CiteJournal|journal=Vault Guardian Hulk|quote=Though slow of wit, they made up for it with an excess of muscles. Their attacks were powerful and deadly, capable of topping almost any threat. In the early days of their creation, thousands of years ago, there were no living beings that could have withstood their power.}} | ||
Their construction also includes shards of refined rune essence manipulated by Dragonkin alchemy. Tiny veins run through these shards in specific patterns, allowing precise control of anima flow. This technology enables the Vault Guardians to move, sense, and attack. During the [[Dragonwilds:Dragon Rebellion|dragon rebellion]], Lacrussa regretted that she could not send the guardians beyond the magical enchantments of the [[Dragonwilds:Dragonkin Vault|vaults]]. The magic that animated them only worked within those walls, making them ineffective against the dragons that did not need Dragonkin secrets.{{CiteJournal|journal=Vault Guardian Hulk|quote=During the dragon rebellion, it was Lacrussa's greatest regret that she could not send the guardians beyond the magical enchantments of the vaults. The magic that animated them only worked within those walls, and dragons had no need of dragonkin secrets.}} | Their construction also includes shards of refined rune essence manipulated by Dragonkin alchemy. Tiny veins run through these shards in specific patterns, allowing precise control of anima flow. This technology enables the Vault Guardians to move, sense, and attack. During the [[Dragonwilds:Dragon Rebellion|dragon rebellion]], Lacrussa regretted that she could not send the guardians beyond the magical enchantments of the [[Dragonwilds:Dragonkin Vault|vaults]]. The magic that animated them only worked within those walls, making them ineffective against the dragons that did not need Dragonkin secrets.{{DW/CiteJournal|journal=Vault Guardian Hulk|quote=During the dragon rebellion, it was Lacrussa's greatest regret that she could not send the guardians beyond the magical enchantments of the vaults. The magic that animated them only worked within those walls, and dragons had no need of dragonkin secrets.}} | ||
==Sentience debate== | ==Sentience debate== | ||
According to the [[Dragonwilds:player]]'s journal, [[Dragonwilds:Avisk]] and Lacrussa have always disagreed over whether the vault guardians have souls. Avisk believes the guardians' "spark of creativity" may suggest that they may be more than just tools. However, Lacrussa views the guardians otherwise, despite Avisk studying years of research to change her mind.{{CiteJournal|journal=Vault Archon|quote=Lacrussa dismissed him; of course, they were tools, nothing more. Still, there were moments when even she doubted. When she found her sibling, the seer Viika, laughing with one, she questioned everything, especially since Viika had never laughed with her. She studied them carefully for years afterwards, trying to figure out what Viika saw in them. Yet, there was never enough there to make her believe. Viika was, after all, prone to behaviour that Lacrussa could not understand. She loved her sibling dearly; breaking them free of the gilded prison they’d been raised in was what had made her an outcast to her people. Yet she knew that, deep down, she would never truly understand them.}} | According to the [[Dragonwilds:player]]'s journal, [[Dragonwilds:Avisk]] and Lacrussa have always disagreed over whether the vault guardians have souls. Avisk believes the guardians' "spark of creativity" may suggest that they may be more than just tools. However, Lacrussa views the guardians otherwise, despite Avisk studying years of research to change her mind.{{DW/CiteJournal|journal=Vault Archon|quote=Lacrussa dismissed him; of course, they were tools, nothing more. Still, there were moments when even she doubted. When she found her sibling, the seer Viika, laughing with one, she questioned everything, especially since Viika had never laughed with her. She studied them carefully for years afterwards, trying to figure out what Viika saw in them. Yet, there was never enough there to make her believe. Viika was, after all, prone to behaviour that Lacrussa could not understand. She loved her sibling dearly; breaking them free of the gilded prison they’d been raised in was what had made her an outcast to her people. Yet she knew that, deep down, she would never truly understand them.}} | ||
==Known variants== | ==Known variants== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 18:57, 9 April 2026
Vault Guardians are powerful constructs created by the Dragonkin scientist Dragonwilds:Lacrussa. They serve as defenders and protectors of the ancient Dragonwilds:Dragonkin Vaults scattered throughout Dragonwilds:Ashenfall.
Origins
Vault Guardians were one of Lacrussa's proudest achievements. She discovered that rune essence, when properly prepared and refined into a powder, could be inscribed across stone and metal to create complex magical effects. This technology allowed for the creation of these powerful constructs, which she considered "reflections of living beings."Script error: No such module "References".
Nature and abilities
In the beginning of creating the vault guardians, they were first slow and weak, but powerful enough for most mortals who entered the vaults. Over time, layers of anima would surround their bodies, making them more powerful to kill anyone who dared to enter their vault. This is through the alchemically modified Dragonwilds:anima-infused Dragonwilds:rune essence, which would get absorbed to strengthen the vault guardians over a long period.Script error: No such module "References".
Their construction also includes shards of refined rune essence manipulated by Dragonkin alchemy. Tiny veins run through these shards in specific patterns, allowing precise control of anima flow. This technology enables the Vault Guardians to move, sense, and attack. During the dragon rebellion, Lacrussa regretted that she could not send the guardians beyond the magical enchantments of the vaults. The magic that animated them only worked within those walls, making them ineffective against the dragons that did not need Dragonkin secrets.Script error: No such module "References".
Sentience debate
According to the Dragonwilds:player's journal, Dragonwilds:Avisk and Lacrussa have always disagreed over whether the vault guardians have souls. Avisk believes the guardians' "spark of creativity" may suggest that they may be more than just tools. However, Lacrussa views the guardians otherwise, despite Avisk studying years of research to change her mind.Script error: No such module "References".
Known variants
References
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