Редактирование: Legendary Alliance Stance

{{Skill infobox
| description = Invoke the power of the legendary champions Archemorus and Saint Viktor.
| profession = revenant
| specialization = vindicator
| slot = mechanic
| mechanic slot = 1
| type = Legend
| id = 62749, 62891
| requires = eod
| gallery1 = Legendary Alliance activation render.png
}}
[[Legendary Alliance Stance]] depicts the collaboration between two rival [[Cantha]]n champions—[[Saint Viktor|Saint Viktor zu Heltzer]] of the [[Kurzick (race)|Kurzick]]s, and [[Archemorus]] of the [[Luxon (race)|Luxon]]s.

== Skills ==
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<big>[[Healing]]</big>
{{slot skill table row|Selfish Spirit}}
{{slot skill table row|Selfless Spirit|chain=chain}}
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<big>[[Utility skill|Utility]]</big>
{{slot skill table row|Nomad's Advance}}
{{slot skill table row|Battle Dance|chain=chain}}
{{slot skill table row|Scavenger Burst}}
{{slot skill table row|Tree Song|chain=chain}}
{{slot skill table row|Reaver's Rage}}
{{slot skill table row|Awakening|chain=chain}}
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<big>[[Elite skill|Elite]]</big>
{{slot skill table row|Spear of Archemorus}}
{{slot skill table row|Urn of Saint Viktor|chain=chain}}
{{slot skill table row|Drop Urn of Saint Viktor|chain=chain}}
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== Related [[trait]]s ==
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== Dialogue ==
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Upon activating Legendary Alliance Stance:
:'''Saint Viktor:''' I have no time for weak opponents.
:'''Saint Viktor:''' Make them concede!
:'''Archemorus:''' Raise your weapon!
:'''Archemorus:''' Been itching for a fight.

=== Idle conversations ===
:'''Archemorus:''' Viktor and I were somewhat famous, back in the day. We also conquered a god.
:'''Saint Viktor:''' Correction: [[Shiro Tagachi|Shiro]] thought he was a god, but I assure you he was not.
:'''Archemorus:''' Eh, what's the difference?

:'''Archemorus:''' We didn't save [[Cantha]] standing around, did we, Viktor?
:'''Saint Viktor:''' We certainly did not. Though I'd prefer it if you called me by my full title.
:'''Archemorus:''' Apologies, most revered Saint Viktor of [[House zu Heltzer|zu Heltzer]].

:'''<Character name>:''' I thought the [[Luxons]] and [[Kurzicks]] didn't get along, but you two seem pretty friendly.
:'''Saint Viktor:''' Oh, it wasn't always this...cordial. After we awoke in [[the Mists]], Archemorus was angry.
:'''Saint Viktor:''' It took a long time for him to accept death. But we did what lost souls should: we stayed together.
:'''Archemorus:''' Oh, Vikky... I—
:'''Saint Viktor:''' I hate him—I meant to say that I hate him.

;While in [[Seitung Province]]
:'''Saint Viktor:''' [[Shing Jea Island|Shing Jea]]... It hasn't changed much, has it?
:'''Archemorus:''' In some ways, it has. But the grass is as green as I remember—the sky just as blue...
:'''Saint Viktor:''' My thoughts exactly. It's too bright; I miss the shadow of [[The Echovald Wilds|Echovald]]. Can we go there instead?

;While in [[New Kaineng City]]
:'''Saint Viktor:''' "New" Kaineng? Too many Ministries, eh? Did they run out of room?
:'''Archemorus:''' The system needed to fall apart to be rebuilt. And it was. Only took a tsunami to set the record straight.
:'''Saint Viktor:''' And then some.
:'''Archemorus:''' I welcome the change. The city needed more color.

;While in [[Arborstone]]
:'''Archemorus:''' You're very still, friend.
:'''Saint Viktor:''' I never thought I would feel lonely in Arborstone.
:'''Archemorus:''' It may not be the same, but it breathes. Does that not bring you joy?
:'''Saint Viktor:''' Some, perhaps.

;While in [[the Echovald Wilds]]
:'''Saint Viktor:''' It's so... quiet.

;While in [[Dragon's End]]
Atop the [[Harvest Temple]]
:'''Archemorus:''' This place...
:'''Saint Viktor:''' We will never forget.

;While invoking Legendary Alliance Stance with [[Legendary Assassin Stance|Shiro]] equipped
:'''Archemorus:''' Was that Shiro's voice I heard?
:'''Saint Viktor:''' Shiro? Did you say Shiro? Who invited that filth?
:'''Archemorus:''' At ease, my friend. He's as dead as you or I. And somewhere close, perhaps! Shall we pay him a visit?

;When boarding a [[Skiff]]
:'''Archemorus:''' That's more like it. The sound of the waves, rocking back and forth...

== Lore ==
=== Protectors of Cantha ===
:''Primary articles: [[Archemorus]], [[Saint Viktor]]
[[File:Archemorus and Saint Viktor (Factions trailer).jpg|thumb|Archemorus and Saint Viktor about to engage [[Shiro Tagachi]] in battle.]]
The [[Kurzicks]] and [[Luxons]] had been bitter enemies in [[Cantha]] for centuries. However, [[gww:Emperor Angsiyan|Emperor Angsiyan]] managed to sign new treaties of cooperation with the two vassal states, bringing them further into the imperial fold than they had been for hundreds of years. Though it was never publicly acknowledged by the imperial government, let alone Emperor Angsiyan himself, his bodyguard [[Shiro Tagachi]] deserved much of the credit for bringing the Kurzicks and the Luxons to the negotiating table. The deadly assassin spoke a language that the warring cultures could understand, and even their champions—the Kurzick [[Saint Viktor|Saint Viktor zu Heltzer]] and the Luxon [[Archemorus]]—stood side by side to pledge their allegiance to the one true [[emperor]]. This renewed cooperation with the empire extended so far that the Kurzicks and Luxons declared peace with each other, and Archemorus and Saint Viktor, along with their respective retinues, joined the emperor on his visit to the [[Harvest Temple]] in 1382 <small>[[Canthan calendar|CC]]</small> (872 <small>[[Mouvelian calendar|AE]]</small>) for that year's [[gww:Harvest Festival|Harvest Festival]] as honored guests. At some point, the temple had been the site where the two champions had received their power from.<ref>[[gww:Elder Oxis|Elder Oxis]]</ref><ref>[[gww:Redemptor Iszar|Redemptor Iszar]]</ref>

The champions respectfully stayed outside unarmed as per custom while the emperor walked into the temple's innermost sanctum during the ritual in the company of Shiro whom he somehow allowed to enter the sanctuary armed against tradition. As Angsiyan gave thanks to the [[Six Gods|Five True Gods]] for another bountiful year and was about to receive the second blessing of [[Dwayna]], however, Shiro unexpectedly betrayed the emperor and slew him and the [[gww:Ritualist|ritualists]] in the entourage. The last surviving ritualist fled and managed to ring the ceremonial gong of the temple before being struck down by the treacherous bodyguard. She fell down with an agonized scream, alerting people outside that something was amiss. The two champions of the vassal factions heard cries that the emperor was in trouble, and did not hesitate. They left their ceremonial positions at the head of their own faction's delegations and charged after the guards to Angsiyan's side, soon followed by their respective factions' kinsmen.

After dispatching the ritualists, Shiro began using dark [[magic]] to tear Angsiyan's soul from his body, consuming it with his raw will and feeding on the emperor's life force as it drained through the conduit of the assassin's enchanted swords. Historical records differ on what happened next.<ref>The Guild Wars Factions cinematic trailer shows that Shiro fought a force of Kurzicks and Luxons head on before Vizu came to the champions' aid, while the ''An Empire Divided'' document states that Vizu was the first champion to reach and weaken Shiro before the other champions managed to enter the sanctum.</ref> Some sources claim that the assassin [[gww:Vizu|Vizu]], who had also been alerted to the scene, managed to reach Shiro well before the two champions and the guards, and disarmed him before the Betrayer retaliated and disarmed her in return until the other champions entered the sanctuary to lend her their aid. In other tellings the emperor's guards and a group of armed Kurzicks and Luxons burst into the sanctum first and battled Shiro head on, only to be cut down by the magically empowered Betrayer until Vizu arrived to distract and weaken Shiro long enough for Archemorus and Saint Viktor to finally arrive and face the treacherous bodyguard in combat.

Before the wounded and dazed Shiro could recover his blades and continue to consume the emperor's soul, the unarmed Archemorus and Saint Viktor took the opportunity to take up the Betrayer's discarded swords. Shiro raised himself to his knees, but the Luxon and the Kurzick champions met him with his own blades and nearly cut him in half. As the twin swords sliced into his form, Shiro screamed. This enchanted death wail unleashed the magic of Dwayna which he had stolen from the emperor. It caused the [[Jade Wind]] which turned all it touched into stone, including the two champions who were its first victims.<ref>[[gww:An Empire Divided|An Empire Divided: A Selected History of Mysterious Cantha for the Traveling Scholar]]</ref>

=== Legacy ===
Some time after the Jade Wind, Saint Viktor's ashes were placed in the [[gww:Urn of Saint Viktor|Urn of Saint Viktor]] which was held within [[gww:Cathedral zu Heltzer|Cathedral zu Heltzer]], also known as [[Arborstone]], while Archemorus's bones were made into the [[gww:Spear of Archemorus|Spear of Archemorus]]. They became important, magical relics of their respective peoples who turned hostile towards one another once again. According to tradition, the Luxon clan that won the annual [[gww:Convocation|Convocation]] was awarded with both the right to possess the Spear of Archemorus for that year and the honor to slay the magical kraken [[Zhu Hanuku]].<ref>[[gww:Boreas Seabed|Boreas Seabed]]
:'''Elder Rhea:''' You have bested our champions and earned the right to fight Zhu Hanuku.
:'''Elder Rhea:''' I believe this is what you came for. The Spear of Archemorus is yours.
:'''<Character name>:''' Thank you, Elder Rhea. We accept the spear and the honor of fighting the kraken.</ref>

In 1072 <small>AE</small>, [[Hero (NPC)|heroes]] managed to win the trust of both the Kurzicks and the Luxons and recovered both relics to use them in battle against Shiro who had returned as a vengeful spirit. Although the heroes managed to set Shiro back at first, it cost them the two relics which were [[gww:Sunjiang District|destroyed]] in combat.<ref>[[gww:City Under Attack|City Under Attack]]
:'''Emperor Kisu:''' I understand that you have procured both the Spear of Archemorus and the Urn of Saint Viktor. Master Togo believes that together, these weapons might have the power to bring Shiro to his knees, just as the heroic spirits within them did so many years ago. I pray that he is correct.</ref><ref>[[gww:Sunjiang District|Sunjiang District]]
:'''Brother Mhenlo:''' Is he...?
:'''Togo:''' Gone? I do not know.
:'''Togo:''' The Spear of Archemorus and Urn of Saint Viktor were destroyed.
:'''Togo:''' Let us hope Shiro was, as well.
:'''Messenger Vetaura:''' He has left this place, but he is not gone.
:'''Emissary Heleyne:''' You have dealt Shiro a great blow, but he will return.</ref>

== Version history ==
{{Version history table header|revenant|type=skill}}
{{Version history table row|2022-03-15|Revenant 2}}
* Fixed a bug in which reviving or dismounting would cause the incorrect faction to be present.
{{Version history table row|2022-02-28|New Elite Specialization: Vindicator|r=y}}
{{Version history table row|2021-11-30/End of Dragons Elite Specialization Updates|Revenant - Vindicator|r=beta}}
{{Version history table row|2021-09-21|Revenant—Vindicator|r=beta}}
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== Trivia ==
* All of the Legendary Alliance category skills reference lore of [[Cantha]], particularly the [[Kurzick (race)|Kurzicks]] and the [[Luxon (race)|Luxons]], from [[Guild Wars|Guild Wars Factions]].
* Archemorus is [[Voice actor|voiced]] by [[Liam O'Brien]], and Saint Viktor is voiced by [[Paul Nakauchi]].

== References ==
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