History of the Shining Blade

We are the Shining Blade, true sons and daughters of Kryta who struggle to rid our homeland of the oppressive White Mantle regime and restore the Krytan monarchy. To understand who we are, you must first understand how the White Mantle seized control of our beloved Kryta.

The White Mantle was a religious cult formed years ago in Kryta by Saul D'Alessio, a drunk and thief who preached the false doctrine of the Unseen Ones, his mysterious invisible masters. Saul the Deceiver delivered a false message of salvation during Kryta's darkest hour, when the charr invasion threatened our nation's survival. Saul led an army of white-robed followers against the charr, and after their victory on the battlefield, the White Mantle seized power.

But the protection of the White Mantle came at a price. The cult became arrogant and abusive. The wealth of the land was held only by those who worshipped [sic] the Unseen Ones. Worst of all, each year Krytan citizens were chosen for "special education" and never seen again. In truth, the White Mantle offered these ill-fated Chosen as sacrificial victims to their demonic masters.

In the wilds of Kryta, the patriot leader Evennia gathered unto her a loyal band of patriots. We called ourselves The Shining Blade and vowed to hack away the corruption and decay that robbed Kryta of her greatness. The true nature of the White Mantle and the inhuman sorcerers they worship was exposed for all to see in a series of violent conflicts that left the Mantle high council dead and the future of the cult in doubt. Today, the remnants of the White Mantle cling to power with a desperate, iron grip.

Now is the time to strike! The Shining Blade will seat the rightful heir Princess Salma on the throne in Lion's Arch and restore monarchy and justice to Kryta. The citizens of Kryta have rallied to our side. With their support, the strength of our steel, and the courage of our convictions, Kryta will have a Queen once again.

The Royal Line of Kryta
The royalty of Kryta descend from King Doric, the first king of united Tyria. The Royal Line has continued uninterrupted for generations, until the great charr invasion, when the strength of Doric failed and King Jadon abandoned his throne. In the absence of a king, The White Mantle cult took control.

Princess Salma, the only surviving descendant of the Doric line, is the rightful heir to the Krytan throne. She currently rules her loyal charges in exile, planning for the day when she can return to Lion’s Arch and lift the yoke of oppression from the necks of her countrymen.