As you may recall, Guerres de guilde 3, ArenaNet’s next entry in the Guild Wars series, is more of a prequel to the previous two MMORPGs. It takes place about a thousand years before the original game, in what is apparently known as the Golden Age of Orrian.

What does this mean for the game’s story? Pour une chose, it means that the Elder Dragons are still sleeping. D'autre part, it means that the players have to play a different role, namely that of the Vael Guardians of the Order of the Vael. These spirit protectors known as Vael and Wilds of Orr are sanctioned by human gods and are known for creating and using small magical gems called sigils. Malheureusement, as the game begins, the Order struggles to maintain its status as the world around them changes.

Information about this “first guild ever founded in Orr” was shared by the game’s narrative director, Arron Linde, in a post on the Guerres de guilde 3 site web. The Order’s origins are then explained, dating back to the arrival of humanity in Orr and a cataclysm that affected the region’s magical ecology. The post explains how Orr was settled and how things were dealt with when magic began to spread in the area. It also explains what it means for players to take on the role of Vaelwarden. The post can be read in full on the game’s website.