| “ | The River Guard welcomes you. If you do not try our patience.
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” |
- — Mizuki
The River Guard is a clan that was first was introduced in Chapter 4: Season 1 through the Cipher Quests. They are one of the syndicates from the reality of MEGA City.
They are a group specialized in water-based abilities and katana swordsmanship. They can be easily recognized through their accessories related to oceanic tides. The clan's ideal is "Flow like water, cut like ice."
Overview[]
The River Guard is an ancient clan most known for their water-based beliefs. They were formerly the long-time historic rival of the Fox Clan, until the events of Chapter 4: Season 2, where the clan had to unite with the other syndicates in order to protect MEGA City from outside threats.
Locations, Members and Technology[]
Major Bases[]
| Name and Image | Information | |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Lake |  |
A part of the River Guard's domain on Oninoshima. |
Former Bases[]
| Name and Image | Information | |
|---|---|---|
| Kenjutsu Crossing |  |
A town with old Japanese-style architecture with a dojo dedicated to the art of swordsmanship. |
| MEGA City |  |
A neo-city where the River Guard has an established presence. |
Empress[]
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
 Mizuki |
The reserved regal Empress of the River Guard. Known to be "One with the water" and storms.[1][2] Sister of Stray. |
Former Members[]
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
 Stray |
A member and Special Ops expert of the Fox Clan. Brother of the regal Empress Mizuki. |
Possible Members[]
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
 Caspian |
Seaward Guardian heralding the wave of vengeance. |
 Cloaked Star[3] |
A mysterious Cloaked ninja. |
 Azuki[4] |
Wandering warrior destined to end the Whiskeria Wars. |
Weaponry[]
Battle Royale weapons that possibly belong to the River Guard.
| Name | Icon | Weapon Type | Description and Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kinetic Blade | Melee | Katanas used by the River Guard. |
History[]
Unknown Period of Time[]
The River Guard was founded at an unknown time period in Reality: 783. After Fox Clan's mask artisans - the ancestors of Daigo, Kendo and Jade - created dangerous Masks of Power with dark magic that threatened Oninoshima, they went to war against Demon Warriors and the dark masks they used. At the end of the conflict, Demon Warriors and magic were banished, and the conflict became known as the Shattering War. From that point on, River Guard became sworn enemies of the Fox Clan, blaming them for their mistake.
Chapter 4: Season 2[]
For unspecified reasons, Stray left the River Guard and joined the Fox Clan, much to Mizuki's disliking. His exit only fueled the prolonged fued between the River Guard and their rivals.[5]
The Looper, working for the Peace Syndicate, helped unify all Syndicates in MEGA City, including the River Guard. Thanks to negotiations with the Fox Clan organized by The Looper, their historical conflict was put to an end and they became allies.[6]
Chapter 6: Season 1[]
The River Guard returns to Reality: 783, establishing Lost Lake and settling there.[7] Though they have sustained their mended relationship with the Fox Clan (as Vi appears to greet Mizuki with no hostility upon entering Rolling Blossoms Farm, and Mizuki reassures Vi that the guard seeks no trouble, as well as seemingly no longer carrying resentments towards her brother) - the remergence of magic and elemental masks on the island prompts reflection on their history with the Fox Clan - and the reminder of why the River Guard now tend to keep to themselves.
Although the Fox Clan has their own doubts about their alliance, both groups appear to be keeping the peace and seem open to continuing to do so - should neither overstep their boundaries.[8]
Notably, Mizuki expresses a disliking towards both Daigo[9] alongside his ancestors - likely in relation to the events of the Shattering War.
Trivia[]
- Their demonym is "River Guardian".
- Their announcements can be heard at MEGA City's Grind Rail stations.
Gallery[]
_-_Location_-_Fortnite.png "Kenjutsu Crossing (River Guard Castle - Wooden Bas-relief) - Location - Fortnite.png (2.82 MB)")
_-_Loading_Screen_-_Fortnite.png "River Empress Mizuki (Full) - Loading Screen - Fortnite.png (2.25 MB)")
References[]
- ↑ "You may be "one with the water", but I'm fast enough to walk on it." - NeuraLynx to Mizuki, Chapter 4: Season 2
- ↑ "The depth of the ocean. The rage of the storm." - Mizuki's in-game description.
- ↑ Seen in the River Empress Mizuki Loading Screen.
- ↑ Seen in the River Empress Mizuki Loading Screen.
- ↑ Can I ever forgive you for leaving the River Guard for our historic rivals? - Mizuki to Stray, Chapter 4: Season 2
- ↑ Syndicates Unite Loading Screen
- ↑ "Welcome to River Guard's domain. At least, part of it." - Mizuki, Chapter 6: Season 1
- ↑ "We have no quarrel with the Fox Clan... for now." - Mizuki to Vi, Chapter 6: Season 1
- ↑ "You swim dark waters, mask maker. Beware they don't drown you." - Vi to Daigo, Chapter 6: Season 1