Miniature

Miniatures are small replicas of different creatures and other NPCs found in Guild Wars. They are often referred to as miniature pets, mini-pets, or minis for short. They are not capable of attacking or interacting with other game elements in any way. They are mainly for show and are mostly used by ArenaNet as a means of rewarding a player's achievements or dedication to the game.

Usage
Miniatures are "called out" or summoned by double-clicking the miniature icon in your character's inventory. The miniature will appear and start to move around your character, running towards your character if he or she moves too far away. To dismiss it, double-click the miniature icon again. If you summon another miniature or move to another location, the previously summoned miniature is automatically dismissed.

In every location, there is a maximum summon limit of 20 miniatures per district. Miniatures are silent in outposts and towns, but may make sound effects similar to the actual NPCs that they represent while in explorable areas.

Dedicating miniatures and trading
Miniatures can be dedicated to a particular character by adding it to the "Devotion" monument of the Hall of Monuments, allowing players to display images of their miniatures within. Dedication is similar to weapon customization in that once a miniature is dedicated, its dedication cannot be reversed.

When a miniature is dedicated, it still remains in the character's inventory. The only restriction is that the miniature cannot be dedicated at another "Devotion" monument. Players are therefore free to summon them and trade them to other players who can summon them also.

Miniatures cannot be sold to merchants and once dedicated, are generally worth less than those that are not dedicated.

First annual series
Once a character reaches 1 year old, they receive an unopened Birthday Present in their inventory, upon opening (double clicking) one of the following miniatures is randomly awarded, however the chance of getting the green are much lower than a white.

Second annual series
Starting April 27th, 2007 characters created at the release of the game will reach their second birthday. A new series of miniatures is available for any characters that reach 24 months in age.

Third annual series
Starting April 25th, 2008 characters created at the release of the game will reach their third birthday. A new series of miniatures is available for any characters that reach 36 months in age.

Fourth annual series
Starting April 26th, 2009 characters created at the release of the game will reach their fourth birthday. A new series of miniatures is available for any characters that reach 48 months in age.

Fifth annual series
Starting April 23rd, 2010 characters created at the release of the game will reach their fifth birthday. A new series of miniatures is available for any characters that reach 60 months in age.

During special events only
1:These miniatures were only given to Gaile Gray.

Miscellaneous
These are miniatures that are obtained as part of championships, official contests, as promotional miniatures in the Taiwan and Japan territories, and as promotional magazine giveaways in the European region.

Trivia

 * Before the October 12th 2007 update, Miniatures used to die when hit by a snow ball or boulder in Eye of the North.
 * Many high-end miniatures are no longer in circulation, as they belonged to accounts that have been permanently banned.
 * Hours before the First Year miniatures were due to be released, all newly created characters spawned with a miniature. The game was rolled back an hour later, after many exploited this glitch.