Ministry of Purity

Spoiler alert: The following text contains spoilers relating to the story of Winds of Change.

The Ministry of Purity is one of the many ministries of the Canthan empire. They have tasked themselves with cleansing the Afflicted since 1077 AE. It was founded by Minister Reiko Murakami after the return of Shiro Tagachi and the initial plague he caused.

Unlike the rest of the Celestial Ministry, the Ministry of Purity focuses on accomplishing things rather than paperwork. This in turn has raised their reputation among the people of Kaineng City. In the future of the Guild Wars universe, the Ministry of Purity will support Emperor Usoku in his efforts to isolate Cantha.

Members

Officers	Initiates
32 (34) Reiko (Minister) Xun Rao (Ecclesiate) Other 20 Oroku 28 Ashu 28 Herald of Purity	28 Initiate Jaw Long 28 Initiate Shen Su 28 Initiate Shuji 28 Initiate Kan Wu 28 Initiate Tsuriai 28 Xan Hei 28 Initiate Shunyuang 28 Initiate Zei Ri

List of hostile NPCs

Concept art by Hyojin Ahn.

Region	Name	Trophy
Guild Wars Beyond
Kaineng City	24 (26) Ministry Enforcer 24 (26) Ministry Ranger 24 (26) Ministry Cleric 24 (26) Ministry Purger 24 (26) Ministry Illusionist 24 (26) Ministry Mage 24 (26) Ministry Bladesman 24 (26) Ministry Medium 24 (26) Ministry Captain 24 (26) Ministry Zealot	Ministerial Commendation
Kaineng City	26 (28) Elite Ministry Enforcer 26 (28) Elite Ministry Ranger 26 (28) Elite Ministry Cleric 26 (28) Elite Ministry Purger 26 (28) Elite Ministry Illusionist 26 (28) Elite Ministry Mage 26 (28) Elite Ministry Bladesman 26 (28) Elite Ministry Medium 26 (28) Elite Ministry Captain 26 (28) Elite Ministry Zealot	Unique items

Quotes

Battle quotes

"In the name of the Ministry of Purity, I sentence you to death!"

"You shall be purified by death!"

"You'll never see one of the Imperial Guard fight this well!"

"My blade shall cleanse the world of your filth!"

"The people of Cantha embrace us, for they know ours is the side of righteousness."

"Do not resist your fate, vermin!"

"The Canthan people have spoken; we are the future. Surrender now!"

"I shall purge you from this realm!"

"I am empowered by the people of Cantha to strike you down!"

"Lay your weapons down and pray the Ministry of Purity spares your lives!"

Notes

• Winds of Change centers around the Ministry of Purity, beginning with their effort to eliminate the Afflicted.
• The Ministry of Purity has a costume.
• The stated ideology of the Ministry advocates security over freedom and Canthans over foreigners.