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General
Born in: Drascir Age: 32

Prince Rurik, firstborn son of King Adelbern, is the heir to the throne of Ascalon. He is both very charismatic and very optimistic. The prince commands the Ascalon Vanguard, an elite fighting force that is under his direct control. Prince Rurik is very passionate about defending his country and would do anything to save its people from the oppression of the Charr. Unfortunately, he and his father do not see eye to eye on many matters including the matter of how to deal with the Charr invasion. Since the Searing, this gap between them has gotten wider... The father wanting to dig-in and defend even more, and the son becoming more eager and determined to confront the Charr.

Rurik lost his betrothed, Lady Althea, to the Charr invasion. Some in Ascalon whisper that it has made him more reckless and vengeful.

In the Nolani Academy mission, Rurik has a final fight with his father King Adelbern over the defense of Rin against the Charr. Adelbern expels his son from Ascalon for disobedience. Rurik urges all citizens of Ascalon to abandon the country and to flee to Kryta. Rurik then leads the trek of refugees across the Shiverpeak Mountains. At the end of the Frost Gate mission, Rurik is killed by Dagnar Stonepate while holding off the Stone Summit. Somehow, the Lich Lord finds and reanimates his corpse and undead Prince Rurik makes a dreadful return in the Hell's Precipice mission where players finally defeat him and, at his request, give his soul peace.

Quests given

 * Pre-Searing
 * Charr at the Gate
 * Charr in the Catacombs

Quests involved in

 * Pre-Searing
 * Vatlaaw Doomtooth
 * Charr at the Gate

Location

 * Pre-Searing Ascalon
 * Ascalon City
 * Lakeside County (during the quests Charr at the Gate and A Gift for Althea)
 * Post-Searing
 * Ascalon
 * Ruins of Surmia (Mission)
 * Nolani Academy (Mission)
 * Northern Shiverpeaks
 * Borlis Pass (Mission)
 * The Frost Gate (Mission)

Skills used

 * (elite)
 * (Nolani Academy)
 * (level 20)
 * (Ruins of Surmia)
 * (Nolani Academy)
 * (level 20)
 * (Ruins of Surmia)

Evaluation
Players would sometimes refer to Prince Rurik as "Captain Suicide", after his habit of charging into large numbers of enemies while at low health. This was later fixed in several AI updates.

Quotes
During battle:
 * "Are you as ugly on the inside?"
 * "Back to the Rift with you, hellion!"
 * "Does that hurt, beast? Good!"
 * "Don't mess with Ascalon!"
 * "Fear is for the weak!"
 * "For Ascalon!"
 * "I am Rurik, Crown Prince of Ascalon, and you are about to die!"
 * "I am the cleaver, brought down upon the heads of the infidels!"
 * "I sentence you to death, scum!"
 * "I shall cut your throat and take your head as a trophy, vermin."
 * "I will dance on your corpse, fiend!"
 * "I would kill all of your kind, beast, if given but a single chance."
 * "In the name of King Aldebern [sic], I smite thee!"
 * "It sickens me to share the same air with these foul creatures."
 * "Lead through actions, not words!"
 * "May your guts provide sustenance for the worms!"
 * "Meet my blade!"
 * "My wrath will be swift, my retribution horrible!"
 * "Take this!"
 * "Taste steel you beast!"
 * "The enemies of Ascalon must suffer!"
 * "This is my kingdom, beast. Get your own."
 * "Torment and misery to those who oppose us!"
 * "Try eating this!"
 * "You are a pox on Ascalon, and I am the cure!"
 * "You've messed with the wrong prince."
 * "Your days of fouling this land are over, vermin!"
 * "Victory or martyrdom!"

When his health drops below 50%:
 * "Argh, these fiends are eating me alive!"
 * "Help!"
 * "I need healing!"
 * "My friends, I could use some assistance here!"
 * "To me! To me! Your prince is in danger!"

Trivia

 * Rurik's name means 'famous ruler' in Old Norse. Prince Rurik may be named after Prince Rurik of Novogorod, the first Varangian ruler of Kievan Rus', and the founder of Russia's first royal dynasty. Ascalon was even called 'Kiev' in some old beta screenshots.
 * The voice actor for Prince Rurik, Robin Atkin Downes, is the same voice actor for The Prince in Prince of Persia, Warrior Within, Captain Price in Call of Duty & Call of Duty United Offensive, and the High Prophet of Regret in the Halo games. He is also the voice actor for Zhed Shadowhoof. He also appeared on-screen in his recurring role as the telepath Byron in the TV series Babylon 5.

General
Son of the previous Canthan emperor and his beloved concubine, Yuki, Togo grew up in the palace and helped raise his young half-brother, Kisu. Though Kisu was next in line for the imperial throne, he and Togo were always close, and the elder half-brother helped oversee the future emperor's education alongside the palace tutors. When Kisu left his studies behind to take on the imperial role, Togo left for Shing Jea Monastery, eventually rising to a leadership position. In the time between then and Togo's death, each had grown accustomed to running his own "empire"—Kisu the literal Empire of the Dragon, and Togo the most respected and holy academic institution in the land. There was no ill will between them, despite the petty efforts of some underlings to drive wedges between the half-brothers. Still, for the safety of each, their blood relationship was not widely publicized.

Togo went on to become an accomplished Ritualist and was key to several Canthan military victories before he was named the new Master of Shing Jea Monastery upon the death of Master Botah. To the casual observer, Togo would have appeared to have been shunned by the palace, possessing no power. A closer look would have revealed that he was the emperor's "behind-the-scenes" man; Kisu rarely made a move of any importance without consulting his half-brother first.

Hero of Cantha
Togo was inducted into Tahnnakai Temple, replacing Kaolai.
 * Formerly known as Master Togo, Master of Shing Jea Monastery, Togo was inducted into Tahnnakai Temple with the new title "Defender of Cantha". During his lifetime, Togo helped improve relations between the Canthans and the Tengu, and as master of Shing Jea Monastery, he trained many students whose heroic deeds have yet to be written. When the Betrayer Shiro Tagachi returned from the Mists, Togo worked tirelessly to ascertain Shiro's plan and prevent its success. Breaking down the barriers of culture, Togo was also responsible for helping to unite the Kurzick and Luxon nations in the battle against Shiro, which ultimately lead to the Betrayer's final defeat. Togo was slain by Shiro while defending Emperor Kisu's life.

Quests Given

 * Secondary Profession Quests:
 * Speak with Headmaster Zhan (Warrior)
 * Speak with Headmaster Lee (Assassin)
 * Speak with Headmaster Quin (Ritualist)
 * Speak with Headmaster Amara (Monk)
 * Speak with Headmaster Kuju (Necromancer)
 * Speak with Headmaster Vhang (Elementalist)
 * Speak with Headmaster Greico (Ranger)
 * Speak with Headmaster Kaa (Mesmer)
 * Choose Your Secondary Profession (Factions)
 * A Formal Introduction
 * The Road Less Traveled

Quests Involved In

 * An Audience with Master Togo
 * Finding The Oracle
 * To Tahnnakai Temple
 * The Convocation
 * City Under Attack
 * Journey to the Whirlpool
 * A Master's Burden

Location

 * Shing Jea Island
 * Linnok Courtyard
 * Minister Cho's Estate
 * Monastery Overlook
 * Sunqua Vale (only during quest A Formal Introduction)
 * Kaineng City:
 * Pongmei Valley (only during quests The Convocation and City Under Attack)
 * Raisu Palace
 * Sunjiang District
 * Vizunah Square
 * Tahnnakai Temple
 * Jade Sea:
 * Gyala Hatchery
 * Silent Surf (only during quest Journey to the Whirlpool)

Dialogue
When spoken to in Linnok Courtyard:
 * "Welcome, young one. I understand from your headmaster that your studies are progressing well. I am pleased."

If you are a Tyrian or Elonian:
 * "I hope you enjoy visiting the Shing Jea Monastery. I welcome you as a guest, if not as a potential student. There was a time, not long ago, when foreigners could train here. But the Ascendant Emperor Kisu has, in his wisdom, prohibited the passing on of our secrets to foreign powers. I will not go against the dictates of the Emperor, no true Canthan ever would. You are welcome to look around, however. Perhaps spend some time in meditation. You look like you could use some."

When spoken to during Minister Cho's Estate, regardless of nationality:
 * "Hello, young ! You are fast becoming a favorite student of mine."

When spoken to in Kaineng City and The Jade Sea:
 * "Remain alert at all times while you are here in Kaineng City, (character name), for the scoundrels, thugs, and pick-pockets have many places to hide here, and they will be more than happy to take advantage of you."

When spoken to in Tahnnakai Temple:
 * "My friend, it is I! Togo! Yes, this place has become my home, now. I have chosen to stay behind like the other heroes here and lend council to those Canthans who have need of it."


 * "I am so proud of what you have done, (character name). I knew there was something special within you when I met you at the monastery. That is why I brought you with me to meet Minister Cho, and that proved to be the most important decision in Shiro's downfall. The value of your deeds will never be forgotten."

Kormir, Spearmarshal of the Sunspear Order
Spearmarshal Kormir is the current leader of the Order of the Sunspears.

Quests Given

 * Rally the Recruits (Tutorial)
 * Take the Shortcut (Skip Tutorial)
 * Into Chahbek Village

Quests Involved In

 * Battle Preparations
 * A Land of Heroes
 * Sunspears in Kryta (requires Guild Wars Prophecies)
 * Sunspears in Cantha (requires Guild Wars Factions)
 * Trial by Fire
 * The Time is Nigh
 * Crossing the Desolation
 * Uncharted Territory
 * Kormir's Crusade
 * All Alone in the Darkness

Location

 * Elona
 * Istan
 * Churrhir Fields (only during quest The Time is Nigh)
 * Island of Shehkah
 * Plains of Jarin
 * Kourna
 * Command Post (after Pogahn Passage or Rilohn Refuge)
 * Jahai Bluffs (only during quest Crossing the Desolation)
 * Tyria
 * Kryta
 * Lion's Gate (only for Prophecies Campaign characters, during quest Sunspears in Kryta)
 * Cantha
 * Kaineng Center
 * Bejunkan Pier (only for Factions Campaign characters, during quest Sunspears in Cantha)

Skills Used


Note: Every time Kormir is present as a noncombatant, she only uses Ballad of Restoration, "Never Surrender!" and Leader's Comfort when the party has been defeated and the enemies start attacking her, or when enemy area of effect damage harms her while the party is alive.

Dialogue
During quest Sunspears in Kryta in Lion's Gate and during quest Sunspears in Cantha in Bejunkan Pier:
 * "I am Kormir, spearmarshal of the Sunspears... those sworn to defend the lands of Elona. Darkness has befallen our lands. I have traveled to the Battle Isles and have now come to Tyria to search for heroes willing to fight this evil and help bring peace to the lands of Elona."

On other locations:
 * "The journey of life is best taken with good company."

During primary quests Trial by Fire and The Time is Nigh:
 * "The Sunspears will not stand idle while Varesh Ossa harms Elona!"

During the Pogahn Passage mission:
 * "Do with me what you will, Kournan. You will never break my resolve!"

At the end of the campaign, Kormir absorbs the power of the fallen god Abaddon to become the Goddess of Truth.