Astral Ward Mage (NPC)

This article is about generic allies. For other NPCs of the same name, see Astral Ward Mage.

Astral Ward Mages are members of the Astral Ward. They serve as ranged spellcasters, typically wearing gray attire and wielding a staff.

Locations[edit]

Castora

Shipwreck Strand
- Hullgarden (only during related events)
- Glimmering Arches
- Guarded Glades
- Soaring Sands
Starlit Weald

Horn of Maguuma

Amnytas
Inner Nayos
- Defiled Cradle (only during related events)
- Heitor's Dominion
- Memory's Hollow
- Mourning's Shade (only during related events)
- Nyedra, Dreamer's Sanctum (only during related events)
- The Bleeding Wastes
- The Commons
- The Forgotten Path
- The Midnight Abyss (only during related events)
- The Old Settlement
Skywatch Archipelago
The Wizard's Tower

Janthir

Bava Nisos
- Mantle's Arrival
- Southern Hollow (only during related events)
Janthir Syntri
Lowland Shore
- Harvest Den
- Moon Camp Covert
Mistburned Barrens
- Alliance Staging Ground
- Grand Athenaeum
- Nexus of Moonlight
- Seer's March (only during related events)
- Valley of Agony (only during related events)

Kryta

Lion's Arch
- Fort Marriner (only during Fractal Incursion)

Shiverpeak Mountains

Hoelbrak
- Southern Watchpost (only during Return to the Icebrood Saga)

The Mists

Fractals of the Mists
- Lonely Tower Fractal

Story involvement[edit]

Secrets of the Obscure story[edit]

Janthir Wilds story[edit]

Act 1
- Unknown Territory
Act 2
- Finding Balance
Absolution
- Forced Entry
- A Titanic Undertaking

Visions of Eternity story[edit]

Act 1
- Unscheduled Departures

Heart involvement[edit]

Assist your allies in establishing camp and getting along (80)

Event involvement[edit]

[Group Event] Escort Lyhr to the Great Hall so he can rebalance himself (80)

[Group Event] Escort the jade construct through the Valley of Agony by throwing coalesced Mists energy into it (80)

Escort the recon team as they investigate unusual Kryptis activity (80)

Exorcise the possessed researchers (80)

[Group Event] Engage the avatars and free the Bastion of Balance (80)

[Group Event] Find and defeat the source of the Mists runoff scent (80)

[Group Event] Clear the malignant fog protecting Zakiros (80)

[Group Event] Collect coalesced Mists energy from defeated enemies and throw it into the jade construct before it deactivates (80)

[Group Event] Collect the remains of the Astral Ward defenses (80)

[Group Event] Defeat Kyrillas the Purifier (80)

[Group Event] Defeat Yagon and the captured jade construct (80)

Defeat the wanderer (80)

Defend Lieutenant Sejana Forgewill by fighting off Kryptis (80)

[Group Event] Defend the turrets from being destroyed (80)

Destroy hazardous nests to reduce air toxicity in the area (80)

[Group Event] Destroy jade constructs, titanspawn, and other mursaat defenses (80)

[Group Event] Help Lyhr bring order to the debate hall (80)

Help the kodan gather foraged plants and animal meat (80)

[Group Event] Keep the areas clear while the golems gather samples (80)

[Group Event] Keep the jade construct alive by throwing coalesced Mists energy into it as it fights the titanspawn (80)

[Group Event] Overload the jade construct by throwing overcharged coalesced Mists energy into it while it's at full health (80)

Prepare for the Kryptis assault (80)

Prepare for the Kryptis assault on the gates (80)

Quell skirmishes in the area (80)

Retake the Astral Ward camp from the Kryptis (80)

[Group Event] Stop the creature from summoning and consuming the welcome-party attendees (80)

Stop the Inquest and save the wild wavehawks (80)

Stop the Kryptis from taking the camp (80)

Stop the Kryptis from taking the front gates (80)

Stop the Kryptis from taking the map room (80)

[Group Event] Weaken and tranquilize Mistburned creatures for allies to research (80)

Combat abilities[edit]

Abilities

Spellcaster

Dialogue[edit]

Hoelbrak[edit]

At Southern Watchpost with a Frozen norn shaman during Return to the Icebrood Saga

When I first began learning, a statement like, "This is a new kind of ice!" would have seemed a jest. But...here we are.

So it's not normal ice magic?

A dragon working in its innate element treads well beyond normalcy. Even then—not to romanticize it—this is a masterwork. Absolute preservation to counter total destruction.

Can it be undone?

It's already "melting" over time, to use the best word available. To hasten that, we will need a greater understanding of its origin—the sculptor's signature, if you will.

I'll do what I can to help.

You run into the wildest stuff out here.

Amnytas[edit]

Outside of the Infirmary next to George

Oh, hey there, Wayfinder! What can I do for you?

That's a cute cat! If I may ask, where is it from?

Oh, this ol' boy? This is my emotional support conjuration. I summon him whenever I have some time to myself and need to relieve some stress. As you can imagine, he's been coming out a lot recently.

Thank you! I hope you and your conjuration have a nice day.

Nothing, really. Have a nice day.

Janthir Syntri[edit]

At Bloodstone Research Camp: This camp is devoted to studying the strange goings on in this area.; Understood.

At Storm Research Camp: If you're not a fan of ghosts, you might want to stay away from the ruins. Heck, the entire island is filled with 'em.; Lot of dark history, huh?

Bava Nisos[edit]

Beside the Mursaat Mirror at the Alliance Camp

Hey, Wayfinder! If you're going into the city, you'll need to use the mirror. That barrier isn't coming down anytime soon.

Is this safe to use?

Sure is! We managed to tinker with this one here to get it to do what we want, which is to get people inside the city.

I guess I have no choice, then.

That's good to know. Thank you.

Shipwreck Strand[edit]

In front of the The Neverfalls entrance: There has to be something in there. I'd head in, but I need to stand here and guard... Okay, I'll be honest, I'm a little claustrophobic. Okay, a LOT claustrophobic. Don't tell anyone with the ward!; Your secret is safe with me.