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According to | According to [[Dragonwilds:Lore Scraps]] 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.}} | ||
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| [[Dragonwilds:Vault | | [[Dragonwilds:Vault Guardian Hulk]] | ||
| Standard | | Standard | ||
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| [[Dragonwilds:Vault | | [[Dragonwilds:Vault Guardian Sentinel]] | ||
| Standard | | Standard | ||
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| [[Dragonwilds:Vault | | [[Dragonwilds:Vault Corruptor]] | ||
| Standard | | Standard | ||
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| [[Dragonwilds:Vault | | [[Dragonwilds:Vault Incinerator]] | ||
| Standard | | Standard | ||
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| [[Dragonwilds:Vault | | [[Dragonwilds:Vault Archon]] | ||
| | | Vault Boss | ||
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| [[Dragonwilds:Vault Overlord]] | | [[Dragonwilds:Vault Overlord]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:04, 6 July 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."Template:CiteJournal
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.Template:CiteJournal
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.Template:CiteJournal
Sentience debate
According to Dragonwilds:Lore Scraps 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.Template:CiteJournal
Variants
| Variant | Category |
|---|---|
| Dragonwilds:Vault Guardian Hulk | Standard |
| Dragonwilds:Vault Guardian Sentinel | Standard |
| Dragonwilds:Vault Corruptor | Standard |
| Dragonwilds:Vault Incinerator | Standard |
| Dragonwilds:Vault Archon | Vault Boss |
| Dragonwilds:Vault Overlord | Vault Boss |
| Dragonwilds:Vault Pyroclast | Vault Boss |
| Dragonwilds:Vault Striker | Vault Boss |