Mustering a Response

Requirements

 * Completion of Temple of the Intolerable.

Acquisition
Enter the Lion's Arch Keep and approach Princess Salma. A dialogue will begin between her and the spy Dinas. After the dialogue concludes, the quest will become available from Salma.

Objectives

 * Hurry to Dakutu Camp in Talmark Wilderness, and bring word to Bartholos of the impending attack on Lion's Arch.
 * Take the Secret River Passage to Divinity Coast, and order Livia to bring the Asuran weapon to Lion's Arch.
 * Warn Elder Hezron in Beetletun of the armies marching south.
 * Meet Livia, Zinn, and Blimm outside Beetletun, and protect them while they travel with you to North Kryta Province. They must all survive the journey.
 * Warn Elder Sobel of the coming attack, and advise her to evacuate Nebo Village.
 * Meet Livia, Zinn and Blimm in North Kryta Province, and continue protecting them on the journey to Lion's Arch. They must all reach Lion's Arch safely.
 * Convince Captain Greywind to evacuate the Ascalon Settlement.
 * Protect the Ascalonian Settlers on their way to take refuge in Lion's Arch. Do not let them all die.
 * Report to Princess Salma.

Reward

 * 15,000 Experience
 * 3,000 Gold
 * 3 Royal Gifts
 * 1 Medal of Honor

Walkthrough
When escorting Livia, Zinn, and Blimm, you need to run instead of fighting the massive mobs that follow. Bringing shouts like "Charge!", "Fall Back!", "Incoming!", "Make Haste!" and "Retreat!" will help the party and the NPCs move much more quickly than the enemies. It may also be helpful to use snares and/or flag your henchmen and heroes into the large groups of White Mantle to distract them while you and the NPCs escape. Leaving spirits in your wake can also delay foes. Be certain to wait for the NPC's you escort to Lion's Arch to begin their conversation or to enter LA first to receive credit for completing the quest.

Also a good idea is to take out the groups that pop out towards the end to make sure you dont get slowed down at the end, but one large group still spawns

Allies
Humans
 * 20 (?) Bartholos
 * 20 (?) Captain Greywind
 * 20 (20) Captain Langmar
 * 10 (?) Elder Hezron
 * 20 (20) Lieutenant Thackeray
 * 10 (20) Ascalonian Settlers
 * 10 (?) Farmer Dirk
 * 20 (20) Livia
 * 10 (20) Elder Sobel

Asura
 * 20 (20) Blimm
 * 20 (?) Zinn

Other
 * 1 (20) Secret River Passage

Foes
Humans (White Mantle)
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Knight
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Zealot
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Scout
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Seeker
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Abbot
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Priest
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Fanatic
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Ritualist
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Sycophant
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Adherent
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Savant
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Enforcer
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Ritualist
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Champion
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Zealot
 * 20 (26) White Mantle Devotee

Jade constructs
 * 24 (26) Jade Armor
 * 24 (26) Jade Bow
 * 24 (26) Jade Cloak

Initial dialogue

 * Princess Salma
 * "As you have heard, the White Mantle have amassed their army and are preparing to march on Lion's Arch. As one of our most trusted and expeditious agents, I want you to be my herald in this critical time. This is very important, and time is short, so listen closely. First, you must make haste for the Dakutu Camp in Talmark Wilderness and direct Bartholos to bring our forces here by ship. From there, head to the lab in Divinity Coast via the Secret River Passage, and escort Livia, the Asura, and their weapon here. It is desperately important that they arrive safely, but that's not even your most important task. Along the way, there are three stops you must make to evacuate those in the White Mantle's path. Warn Elder Hezron in Beetletun, Elder Sobel in Nebo Village, and Captain Greywind in the Ascalon Settlement. These innocents must be made safe, but I cannot spare any men to guard them. Please, convince them to leave their homes for just a short time so they might return to them unharmed. If you complete these tasks, all of Kryta will be in your debt."

Intermediate dialogue

 * Bartholos
 * "Ha! Though it may have caught some unawares, this is exactly what I have been hoping for. We've backed the Mantle into a corner and forced their hand. Now, we fight on our own turf. Lion's Arch is a highly defensible location for the final battle to take place. And this WILL be the final battle; I can feel it. What's more, my men have been prepared to move out at a moment's notice for some time now. We have enough ships moored in Fisherman's Haven to take our entire army to Lion's Arch on the double quick. You'd best continue on to the lab now, or you won't make it back to the city in time for the real fun. See you soon!"


 * Bartholos: "Attention, everyone!"
 * Bartholos: "The White Mantle has mustered its armies and are marching to Lion's Arch! This is what we have been waiting for!"
 * Bartholos: "We make for Fisherman's Haven immediately, where our ships await to take us to Lion's Arch."
 * Bartholos: "So, grab your gear and let's move out!"


 * Zinn
 * "Don't bother me. I still have some calculations to figure out."


 * Blimm
 * "Ridiculous! Not enough time! Might just... burn the whole place down."


 * Livia
 * ''"Finally making their big move, are they? Blimm isn't going to be happy about this. He's been screaming all morning following what sounded like either an explosion or a bag of mergoyles being smacked against a lightning fence during their mating season. Zinn is attempting to calm him right now. No matter what, it's going to take a little while to pack things up. Make your way without us to Beetletun to warn the Elder. We won't be too far behind, and can catch up with you there. Don't worry, I can keep us out of trouble at least that far without your help.


 * Livia: "ZINN! BLIMM! Change of plans!"
 * Zinn: "Oh, not again. How are we supposed to work under these conditions?"
 * Livia: "Not my problem. Now listen up. The White Mantle army is on the move, and they are heading straight to Lion's Arch. We need to take what we've got and get there first."
 * Blimm: "But but but not finished. Not ready. Core not installed. NO GOLEM!"
 * Zinn: "What my flustered partner is trying to say, is that the protection golem is not fully assembled, let alone functional. I'm afraid the party will have to go on without us this time."
 * Livia: "Not an option. You've had plenty of time, Asura. Now deliver or pay the price."
 * Zinn: "Uhhh, yes. Right. I think we can repurpose the core to provide a blanket protection for those in range, similar to infusion, but it will take a little time to set up, and we will only be able to use it once."
 * Blimm: "But but but!"
 * Livia: "Do it. Make it quick. We have a date with our protection detail outside Beetletun, and I would hate to miss it."


 * Elder Hezron
 * ''"Thank you for the warning, . I'll advise my people of the approaching danger and recommend they evacuate to the safety of Shaemoor.


 * Livia: "I don't know how we managed to get here before you, but clearly you have a talent for tardiness. Lucky for us, we found friends."
 * Lieutenant Thackeray: "Aye. The Captain and I have been tracking the Mantle army's movements since word of their plans arrived."
 * Captain Langmar: "We don't have much time. They struck camp this morning and shouldn't be too far behind us."
 * Livia: "Then let's go before the Mantle are upon us!"


 * Elder Sobel: "Attention, everyone! The White Mantle's army is marching to Lion's Arch from the North, sure to leave behind a wake of destruction."
 * Elder Sobel: "Our beloved village lies directly in their path. So, I ask you all, please take only what you can quickly carry, and evacuate immediately to the hot springs!"


 * Livia: "Now is not the time to lag behind."
 * Lieutenant Thackeray: "Yes, we must move quickly to have any hope of evacuating the Ascalon Settlement before the Mantle arrive!"


 * Captain Greywind: "This is it, everyone! We all have to leave RIGHT NOW!"
 * Ascalonian Settler: "Captain! Wait! Helton Wills and the Payce family are still on the north side of the village!"
 * Captain Langmar: "You need to get out of here NOW. I'll take care of the stragglers."
 * Captain Greywind: "I'm coming too; you won't even know where to look. I can take you right to them and help fend off any pursuers."
 * Captain Langmar: "Fine. No time to argue. Thackeray, you're with us!"
 * : "Be careful!"
 * Lieutenant Thackeray: "Always! Don't wait up; we'll see you in Lion's Arch!"

Reward dialogue

 * Princess Salma
 * "Thank you, . I'll admit that I have some reservations about these Asura and their supposed protection field, but Livia seems to think it will work. It's just that I was expecting something... bigger? Tangible? Visible? Well, no matter, it's too late for that now. At least my scouts tell me that Bartholos' fleet has been sighted and will be docking shortly. Right on time considering the White Mantle are seething just beyond our gates. Let us all pray to the gods that victory will find us in this battle. Hmm? Captain Greywind? No, I haven't seen him or Langmar or Thackeray. I assumed they were with you and the rest of the Ascalon settlers. Probably had to divert farther east to avoid the army. I'm sure they are fine."