Lore
Seeker
A Vael spirit who serves as the player's mount and direct connection to the magic of Orr.
Seeker is a Vael spirit who serves as the player's mount and as the direct connection between the player and Orr's magic.
Relations
The VaelwardensThe Vaelwardens are the guild the player belongs to at the start of Guild Wars 3. Their role as the player's originating guild puts guild membership at the centre of the story rather than treating it as an optional social layer. The name ties them to the Order of the Vael, described as the oldest guild in Orr.The Vaelwardens
The guild the player character originates from, and the framing device for Guild Wars 3's story.
MavenwrightThe Mavenwrights are a guild in Orr whose supporters see magical resources as the material for innovation and a stronger future. Their ambition puts them in tension with people who treat the Vael as lives and wonders to protect.Mavenwright
An Orrian guild that sees the Vael as magical resources for building a stronger future.
Updates
5 June 2026
Announcing Guild Wars 3
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