Laranthir of the Wild

This article is about the NPC. For the attribute combination "Laranthir's", see Vigilant.

Laranthir of the Wild

Race

Sylvari

Rank

Champion

Location

Vigil Headquarters
(Vigil Keep)
Verdant Brink
(Heart of Maguuma)
Dragon's Stand
(Heart of Maguuma)
The Jade Whirl
(Dragon's End)

Organization

Vigil
Pact
Pale Reavers
Tyrian Alliance

“

I am a Grand Warmaster, Almorra's second-in-command. Should she fall, I will lead the order...but I pray to the Tree I am never needed in that role.

— Laranthir of the Wild

Grand Warmaster Laranthir of the Wild, secondborn of the sylvari, is a prominent member of the Pact. He is also one of the leaders of the Vigil alongside General Almorra Soulkeeper, Warmaster Efut, Lord Rodrigo of Cormoch, and Jhavi Jorasdottir. As Grand Warmaster, he is the Vigil's second-in-command, tasked with taking leadership of the order in the event of General Soulkeeper's death.

Following General Soulkeeper's death and the end of the Icebrood War, Laranthir does not succeed her as expected. He retains his rank as Grand Warmaster while Jhavi Jorasdottir becomes the new General of the Vigil.

Biography

Early years

Laranthir awakened in the Grove as a secondborn sylvari around 1304 AE, circa two years after the firstborn.

Following the Elder Dragon Kralkatorrik's rise in 1320 AE, Laranthir met with the charr Almorra Soulkeeper who had become a gladium after being forced to slay her warband whom the Elder Dragon had Branded during his flight south. Almorra had fallen into vengeful depression at the realization how impossible it was for a single person to take on an Elder Dragon. Laranthir and a few other unlikely allies helped her return to her senses, and it was Laranthir in particular who convinced Almorra to turn her mission of vengeance into a mission of justice. Almorra made a vow to her fallen warband to destroy Kralkatorrik as well as the Crystal Dragon's minions.

Realizing that only through unity could the Tyrian races hope to defeat the Elder Dragons, and wanting to save her from herself, Almorra founded a military organization which she named the Vigil, coining the order's motto "Some must fight, so that all may be free." As the General of the Vigil, Almorra made the co-founder Laranthir a Grand Warmaster, her second-in-command, and dictated that he would succeed her as general if she fell in battle. Laranthir had often sought love but had not found it. Until that day, he swore to serve the Vigil as if it were his beloved.

Personal story

Crystal Corruption

Death from Below

Order Neophyte

The Battle of Claw Island

Victory or Death

Living World Season 1

In 1326 AE, Laranthir and Almorra learned about the Molten Alliance assaulting both charr and norn. The Vigil tasked able adventurers, including the Pact Commander, to raid Molten Facilities to hamper enemy operations and free captives.

When Durmand Priory scholars reported that Scarlet Briar's Breachmaker might have disturbed an Elder Dragon via redirecting a ley line in the aftermath of the Battle for Lion's Arch, Laranthir petitioned Trahearne to send an airship to Lion's Arch to investigate. Later, he personally congratulated the Pact Commander for defeating Scarlet while explaining that the Pact could not initially get involved with stopping Scarlet as the organization's purpose was to fight the Elder Dragons and not protect cities from deviants.

Living World Season 2

The Pact eventually learned that Scarlet's tampering with the ley lines beneath Lion's Arch had led to the Elder Dragon Mordremoth's awakening and the emergence of its Mordrem minions which began appearing around the world in areas with magical hotspots or powerful artifacts. Laranthir joined Trahearne at the World Summit in the Grove in 1327 AE, though he remained out of the meeting itself while leaders of five nations discussed the threat Mordremoth posed to the world. Laranthir and people below the Omphalos Chamber were forced to fight a sudden Mordrem invasion while Mordremoth's champion, the Shadow of the Dragon, attacked the Pale Tree. The Pact Commander was successful in driving the Shadow of the Dragon away although the Pale Tree was weakened from the attack and fell unconscious.

Following the defense of the Grove which had invigorated many sylvari to avenge their Mother Tree, Laranthir helped Trahearne prepare the Pact to focus on Mordremoth from the staging ground of Camp Resolve in the Silverwastes. Although the Pact had to speed up its schedule to strike at Mordremoth as soon as possible before the Elder Dragon could grow in power, they had gained enough funding, supplies and reinforcements from the five nations to be able to launch an airship fleet to the Heart of Maguuma where Mordremoth was believed to reside in. Laranthir accompanied Trahearne and members of Destiny's Edge to the jungle, certain that they could defeat Mordremoth like they had done with Zhaitan.

Heart of Thorns

Act 1

When the Pact Fleet was destroyed by a joint attack from Mordremoth and sylvari who had succumbed to the Elder Dragon's call in 1328 AE, Laranthir sent a request for aid to the Pact Commander, who then assigned him as the new leader of the Pale Reavers in Carys's absence. Despite facing distrust from some members of the Pact who believed that all sylvari had become a liability after some had turned into the Mordrem Guard to serve the Elder Dragon, Laranthir was able to rescue a few surviving Pale Reavers to boost his forces. He and Chief Aviator Skybreaker joined forces to bring down Mordremoth's minions and cleared a path for air support.

Act 4

Once the Pact had reorganized itself in Verdant Brink, Laranthir led it as well as the jungle allies they had gained along the way, such as the Exalted, in the assault on Mordremoth in the heart of Dragon's Domain. He witnessed the Elder Dragon's demise after a fierce battle and was relieved that Mordremoth's buzzing voice was finally gone from his head. However, the victory came at a great cost to the Pact: not only had they lost many soldiers in the war, but Trahearne had sacrificed himself to end Mordremoth for good, leaving the Pact without a marshal to lead it.

Path of Fire

After dying in the rogue god Balthazar's ambush in 1330 AE, the Pact Commander's soul appeared in the Domain of the Lost where all spirits which experience sudden, violent deaths end up in. While recovering their name and remembering their purpose to be properly judged, the Commander was subjected to fragmented visions of past deeds, including an encounter with Laranthir from the Maguuma campaign.

The Icebrood Saga

Some time after the allied Tyrian and Elonian forces had slain Kralkatorrik on Dragonfall in 1332 AE, Laranthir submitted a request for a temporary leave of absence so he might return to the Grove. Almorra granted the request, expecting Laranthir to return to his duties at his discretion. In the Grand Warmaster's absence, Jhavi Jorasdottir assumed the role of second-in-command of the Vigil.

Laranthir learned about Almorra's death at the hands of Blood Legion Imperator Bangar Ruinbringer and his subordinate Ryland Steelcatcher by 1333 AE as well as the Elder Dragon Jormag's awakening which the rogue charr's actions had caused. However, against Jhavi's expectations, Laranthir did not immediately resume his duties as Grand Warmaster, leaving Jhavi to continue leading the Vigil in his absence as Tyrian forces had to battle against both Jormag's icebrood and Primordus's destroyers in the Icebrood War which would eventually lead to the simultaneous deaths of the rival Elder Dragons.

End of Dragons

In 1335 AE, Laranthir boarded one of the Pact airships and accompanied the allied Tyrian and Elonian forces led by Pact Marshal Logan Thackeray to Cantha which had fallen under attack of the Void led by the Void-corrupted Soo-Won, the Elder Dragon of Water and Life. They were assisted by Aurene when the fleet fell under attack by the Void horde off the Canthan coast, and they eventually reached the Harvest Temple where Soo-Won was gathering the Void horde to obliterate the Canthan defenders and spread the Void worldwide. Laranthir sniped Void minions atop a Pact airship, providing assistance to the ground forces and the Pact Commander to weaken Soo-Won so the Void could be extracted from her. Following the Elder Dragon's defeat, Laranthir stated how happy he was to be reunited with old faces and see how people of different backgrounds had put aside differences to fight together.

Interim years

In the months following the death of Soo-Won, the Pact was unable to find a new purpose as all the Elder Dragons had been defeated. Logan decided to go on a sabbatical, and the three orders went off and did their own work for a while. In 1336 AE, all corners of Tyria and beyond suddenly experienced invasions of demons emerging from the Mists. None of the three orders could figure out the origin and identity of the invaders or their ultimate goals beyond slaughter. Although the demons were driven back, they had left the peoples of Tyria rattled. The attack drew the orders together, reinvigorating the Pact.

During this time Laranthir oversaw the Pact operation to return to the Heart of Maguuma to aid their local allies there by stabilizing the area from remaining threats. He also hoped to recover Pact records and assets from the battles against Mordremoth, asking the Pact Commander to aid in their recovery. He revealed that Jhavi had been working hard to rebuild the Vigil and the Pact after the war against the Elder Dragons, and he stated his fervent belief that there was still a need for their organization as guardians.

Janthir Wilds

Against expectations, Laranthir did not succeed the late Almorra but retained his rank as Grand Warsmarshal while acting as an advisor to the newly promoted general Jhavi Jorasdottir instead. In 1337 AE, the pair accompanied Steward Gixx of the Durmand Priory and Riel Darkwater of the Order of Whispers to Lion's Arch to participate in the second meeting of the newly established Tyrian Alliance as representatives of the Pact while Logan was still on a sabbatical.

Laranthir was happy to be reunited with the Pact Commander in the meeting, informing them of recent events concerning the Pact and voicing his support for the orders to join the Tyrian Alliance. He also admitted that he wanted to keep an eye on the Astral Ward who had recently revealed themselves to Tyrians and had provided the factions of the alliance with information about the defeated demon invaders' origin as the Kryptis.

The meeting's participants listened to the Commander's report which revealed that titans, dreadful foes which had ben thought to have been defeated by heroes from centuries ago, had been sighted spreading corruption across Janthir. The newer participants observed as the founders of the Tyrian Alliance cast a vote on whether to use the Scepter of Orr, an ancient Seer artifact, to try to control any titans that remained to prevent further destruction. The faction led by Queen Jennah opposing the use of the scepter won the vote and elected to send a team led by the Commander to investigate Janthir further to learn more about the titan presence in Janthir.

Locations

Ascalon

• Black Citadel
  • Hero's Canton

Cantha

• Dragon's End
  • The Jade Whirl (During related events only)

Heart of Maguuma

• Verdant Brink
  • Dry Step Mesas
  • Shrouded Ruins

• Dragon's Stand
  • Dragon's Domain
  • Toadstool Mire

Kryta

• Divinity's Reach
  • Salma District

• Gendarran Fields
  • Vigil Headquarters

Maguuma Jungle

• Rata Sum
  • Applied Development Lab

Maguuma Wastes

• The Silverwastes
  • Tangled Labyrinth (during Return to Heart of Thorns)

Shiverpeak Mountains

• Hoelbrak
  • Hunter's Hearth

Historical locations

Kryta

• Lion's Arch
  • Grand Piazza (during Battle for Lion's Arch: Aftermath)

Story involvement

Personal story

• Charr Chapter 3: Crystal Corruption
  • Defending the Keep
• Norn Chapter 3: Death from Below
  • Assault the Hill
• Chapter 4: Order Neophyte
  • Minister's Defense
  • Quaestor's Siege
• Chapter 6: The Battle of Claw Island
  • Forearmed Is Forewarned
  • Killing Fields
• Chapter 8: Victory or Death
  • Air Drop
  • Blast from the Past
  • Against the Corruption
  • The Source of Orr

Living World Season 1 (historical)

• Episode: Flame and Frost
• Episode 20: Battle for Lion's Arch: Aftermath

Living World Season 2

• Episode 4: The Dragon's Reach: Part 2
  • The World Summit

Heart of Thorns story

• Act 1
  • Prologue: Rally to Maguuma (voice only)
  • Torn from the Sky

Path of Fire story

• Act 2
  • The Departing (as a memory)

Janthir Wilds story

• Act 1
  • Strangers among Lands

Event involvement

Verdant Brink

Destroy the Mordrem breachers to cut off enemy reinforcements (80)

Plant explosives from the crashed choppers on the colossal vine's weak points (80)

Escort Laranthir and Skybreaker into the ruins (80)

Keep enemies away from Skybreaker while she plants explosives (80)

Escort Laranthir and Skybreaker through the ruins (80)

[Group Event] Destroy the colossal vine (80)

Dragon's Stand

Destroy the Ley-Line Disruption Pod to restore the ley lines to other islands (80)

Destroy the vine growth before it destroys a section of the island (80)

Attack the Mouth of Mordremoth's head while evading its attacks (80)

Attack the dragon's body while evading its attacks (80)

Stun the Mouth of Mordremoth to keep it in place while your allies collect mortars to damage it from above (80)

Defeat and stop the Mordrem commander from growing enough explosive pustules to destroy the island (80)

Defeat and stop the Mordrem commander from shielding allies inside the coils (80)

Dragon's End

[Group Event] Defeat Soo-Won (80)

Combat abilities

Effects

Skills

Dialogue

For previous dialogue: Laranthir of the Wild/dialogue

Kryta

In Vigil Keep, if not Vigil

Forgive us if we seem unfriendly. The Vigil soldiers stationed here have much on their minds. Enjoy your visit.

Is everything all right? You sound a little sad.

Not sad, exactly. Just resigned. I've often sought love, but never found it. Perhaps one day. Until then, I'll serve the Vigil as if it were my beloved.

That's a nice frame of mind, but I don't think it will make you any less lonely. Good luck, Laranthir.

I understand.

In Vigil Keep, if Vigil member

(at early state of the personal story)

Step lively, soldier. Everyone either contributes to or undermines our success. There is no middle ground.

Is everything all right? You sound a little sad. (continues like above)

Yes, sir.

(after The Battle of Claw Island)

We have troops ready to follow your lead to Claw Island. You have only to say the word.

What is wrong? You sound a little sad, Laranthir. (continues like above)

Thank you, sir. I look forward to that day.

(after Retribution)

You're very lucky to have this opportunity. Adventure, travel...love. Would that I could find the same.

What is wrong? You sound a little sad, Laranthir. (continues like above)

I will.

Maguuma Wastes

In the Silverwastes, during Return to Heart of Thorns

First interaction

Commander <Character name>, well met. It's been some years since I was last this deep in the Maguuma. Your presence will put the Pact's warriors at ease.

What's this operation about?

First and foremost, we're returning the aid that was given to us by our local allies by stabilizing the area. Second, I hope to recover Pact records and assets from the battles against Mordremoth.

I'll be happy to help. You can count on my support. awards Returning to the Heart of Maguuma

How are things in the Vigil?

Jhavi has been working hard to rebuild after the war against the dragons. I believe there is still a need for us as guardians. But I suppose time will tell where our efforts are best served.

I agree.

Let's come back to this later.

Subsequent interactions

Commander <Character name>, well met. It's been some years since I was last this deep in the Maguuma. Your presence will put the Pact's warriors at ease.

Show me the achievements.

What's this operation about? (same as above)

How are things in the Vigil? (same as above)

Let's come back to this later.

Heart of Maguuma

In Verdant Brink

Dragon's End

In Dragon's Domain before the final battle

Well met, Commander. It seems[sic] find ourselves on the dragon's doorstep.

Is this really it? Have we really found Mordremoth in its lair? (If didn't complete Hearts and Minds)

Our scouts believe the creature before us is feeding on ley-line energy for its master, but Mordremoth is an entity of mind and dream. That's where you'll have to go to defeat it.

If that's true, how do I do that?

I have faith you'll find a way in, Commander.

Thank you, Laranthir.

So even if we can't end things here, we can weaken Mordremoth. Let's do it.

I don't understand. I thought I'd beaten Mordremoth... (If completed Hearts and Minds)

Though you killed Mordremoth within its realm of mind, the physical manifestation of its hunger remains in our world, still feeding on this hub of ley-line energy.

In that case, let's put it out of our misery.

Let's finish this.

After the final battle

Commander! It's great to be reunited with so many old faces and see how people put aside differences to fight together.

Yes, we truly worked as one.

Gallery

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  Promo image for Return to Heart of Thorns.

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  Promo image.

Related achievements

• Heart of Thorns: Act 1: Search and Rescue — Help Laranthir search for prisoners. (5)
• Return to Heart of Thorns: Returning to the Heart of Maguuma — Meet with Grand Warmaster Laranthir in the Silverwastes to learn about the Return to Heart of Thorns event. (0) (Historical)

Notes

• Laranthir will appear in the player's home instance after completing Blast from the Past and Victory or Death.

Trivia

• Laranthir is voiced by Crispin Freeman.

See also

• OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE RE: LARANTHIR

Associated items

• Laranthir's armor
• Laranthir's weapons
• Laranthir's Vigilant Inscription
• Laranthir's Vigilant Insignia