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	=== Step 1: Meet Captain Aric ===		=== Step 1: Meet Captain Aric ===
	Upon entering the realm, look for '''Captain Aric, the Vanguard Captain''', stationed in the town center of New Haven.		Upon entering the realm, look for '''Captain Aric, the Vanguard Captain''', stationed in the town center of New Haven.
	* Double-click him to initiate the quest.		* Double-click him to initiate the quest.
	* ~~Captain~~ Aric will ask you ~~to prove your basic survival skills by traveling directly east to the ruins of~~ '''~~Old Haven~~''' ~~and slaying~~ '''~~5 Undead~~''' ~~creatures roaming the ruins~~.		* Aric will ask which of '''four''' specializations interests you: '''Warrior''', '''Mage''', '''Tamer''', or '''Crafter'''. Whichever you pick, he sends you to a dedicated trainer to prove yourself:

	=== Step 2: ~~Choose Your Specialization Path~~ ===		{\| class="wikitable"
	~~After defeating the undead and returning to Captain Aric, you will be formally inducted into the Vanguard. Aric will prompt you to choose one of~~ three ~~specialized paths depending on your character's archetype~~:		!Path
			!Sends You To
			\|-
			\|Warrior
			\|'''Kael'''
			\|-
			\|Mage
			\|'''Elora'''
			\|-
			\|Tamer
			\|'''Sylvia'''
			\|-
			\|Crafter
			\|'''Garrick'''
			\|}

			=== Step 2: Prove Yourself ===
			Each trainer runs their own three-stage trial with a different final challenge:

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	!Path ~~Selection~~		!Path
	!~~Exclusive Reward~~		!Stage 1
	!~~Item/Creature Bonuses~~		!Stage 2
			!Stage 3 (Final Challenge)
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~'''The Fighter's Path'''~~		\|Warrior (Kael)
	\|'''~~Vanguard Squire Belt~~''' ~~''(Blessed)''~~		\|Slay 5 Zombies
	~~\|Equips in the waist slot. Provides:~~		\|Slay 5 Earth Elementals
	* +3 Strength		\|Defeat the '''Awakened Lich'''
	* +5% Hit Chance Increase (HCI)
	* +1 Hit Point Regeneration (HPR)
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~'''The Tamer's Path'''~~		\|Mage (Elora)
	\|~~'''Exotic Starter Pet Crystal'''~~		\|Slay 5 Skeletons
	\|~~Double-clicking the crystal summons one of three random pets that require '''0 Taming skill''' to control:~~		\|Slay 5 Water Elementals
	* '''Fledgling Wolf'''		\|Defeat a '''Dark Sorcerer'''
	* '''Forest Wisp'''
	* '''~~Pygmy Bear~~'''
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''~~The Crafter's Path~~'''		\|Tamer (Sylvia)
	\|~~'''Vanguard~~ Crafter'~~s Bag''' &~~ '''~~Vanguard Pack Beetle'''~~		\|Slay 5 Mongbats
	~~\|The bag contains 6 high-use crafting tools. The Pack Beetle instantly bonds to you, allowing you to carry massive amounts of heavy resources (ore, logs) right away!~~		\|Slay 5 Harpies
			\|Defeat a '''Corrupted Beast'''
			\|-
			\|Crafter (Garrick)
			\|Smelt 100 Iron Ingots
			\|Cut 100 Oak Boards
			\|Craft 5 Exceptional Daggers ''(no combat required)''
	\|}		\|}

	~~===~~ Step 3~~: The Awakened Lich (Mini-Boss~~) ~~===~~		Bringing friends (or your gear from Step 3 below) is highly recommended for the combat trials.
	~~To complete your initiation and graduate, Captain Aric will issue one final, dangerous challenge. An '''Awakened Lich''' has risen in the deep catacombs of the Old Haven Graveyard.~~
	* Venture into the ruins (bringing friends or your new exotic starter pet is highly recommended~~!).~~
	* Fight and defeat the ~~Awakened Lich. Upon its death, any participant who dealt damage will receive a '''Vanguard Graduation Token''' placed directly into their backpack~~.

	=== Step 4: ~~Graduation & Starter Packs~~ ===		=== Step 3: Two Independent Rewards ===
	~~Return to the safety of New Haven and double-click your~~ '''~~Vanguard Graduation Token~~''' to ~~open~~ the ~~Graduation Gump~~.		Completing '''any''' trial above grants you two separate tokens. What you get from each is entirely your choice and has nothing to do with which path you trained — a Mage-trial graduate can just as easily pick the Fighter's item and the Ranger's pack.

	~~Select your permanent starter build pack. Each pack distributes a full set~~ of ~~blessed armor~~, ~~a specialized combat weapon~~, ~~and an incredibly powerful~~ '''~~Young Player Ring~~''' ~~designed to boost your attributes:~~		'''A) Vanguard Supply Token''' — double-click to choose one:
			{\| class="wikitable"
			!Choice
			!Reward
			\|-
			\|Fighter
			\|'''Vanguard Squire Belt''' ''(Blessed)'' — +3 Strength, +5% Hit Chance Increase, +1 Hit Point Regeneration
			\|-
			\|Tamer
			\|'''Exotic Starter Pet Crystal''' — summons one of three pets requiring 0 Taming skill: Fledgling Wolf, Forest Wisp, or Pygmy Bear
			\|-
			\|Crafter
			\|'''Vanguard Crafter's Bag''' (6 crafting tools) & '''Vanguard Pack Beetle''' (bonds instantly, carries heavy resources)
			\|}

			'''B) Vanguard Graduation Token''' — double-click to choose your starter build:
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	!Starter Pack		!Starter Pack

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	The '''Vanguard Initiation''' is the official starter questline for all new characters spawning on Age of Sosaria. Set in the safe starting city of '''New Haven''', this questline is highly recommended for all players as it guides you through the basics of the shard's combat while rewarding you with powerful, blessed early-game gear and specialized starter packages.		The '''Vanguard Initiation''' is the official starter questline for all new characters spawning on Age of Sosaria. Set in the safe starting city of '''New Haven''', this questline is highly recommended for all players as it guides you through the basics of the shard's combat while rewarding you with powerful, blessed early-game gear and specialized starter packages.

	== Step-by-Step Walkthrough ==		== 🗺️ Step-by-Step Walkthrough ==

	=== Step 1: Meet Captain Aric ===		=== Step 1: Meet Captain Aric ===

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The '''Vanguard Initiation''' is the official starter questline for all new characters spawning on Age of Sosaria. Set in the safe starting city of '''New Haven''', this questline is highly recommended for all players as it guides you through the basics of the shard's combat while rewarding you with powerful, blessed early-game gear and specialized starter packages.

== Step-by-Step Walkthrough ==

=== Step 1: Meet Captain Aric ===
Upon entering the realm, look for '''Captain Aric, the Vanguard Captain''', stationed in the town center of New Haven.
* Double-click him to initiate the quest.
* Captain Aric will ask you to prove your basic survival skills by traveling directly east to the ruins of '''Old Haven''' and slaying '''5 Undead''' creatures roaming the ruins.

=== Step 2: Choose Your Specialization Path ===
After defeating the undead and returning to Captain Aric, you will be formally inducted into the Vanguard. Aric will prompt you to choose one of three specialized paths depending on your character's archetype:

{| class="wikitable"
!Path Selection
!Exclusive Reward
!Item/Creature Bonuses
|-
|'''The Fighter's Path'''
|'''Vanguard Squire Belt''' ''(Blessed)''
|Equips in the waist slot. Provides:
* +3 Strength
* +5% Hit Chance Increase (HCI)
* +1 Hit Point Regeneration (HPR)
|-
|'''The Tamer's Path'''
|'''Exotic Starter Pet Crystal'''
|Double-clicking the crystal summons one of three random pets that require '''0 Taming skill''' to control:
* '''Fledgling Wolf'''
* '''Forest Wisp'''
* '''Pygmy Bear'''
|-
|'''The Crafter's Path'''
|'''Vanguard Crafter's Bag''' & '''Vanguard Pack Beetle'''
|The bag contains 6 high-use crafting tools. The Pack Beetle instantly bonds to you, allowing you to carry massive amounts of heavy resources (ore, logs) right away!
|}

=== Step 3: The Awakened Lich (Mini-Boss) ===
To complete your initiation and graduate, Captain Aric will issue one final, dangerous challenge. An '''Awakened Lich''' has risen in the deep catacombs of the Old Haven Graveyard.
* Venture into the ruins (bringing friends or your new exotic starter pet is highly recommended!).
* Fight and defeat the Awakened Lich. Upon its death, any participant who dealt damage will receive a '''Vanguard Graduation Token''' placed directly into their backpack.

=== Step 4: Graduation & Starter Packs ===
Return to the safety of New Haven and double-click your '''Vanguard Graduation Token''' to open the Graduation Gump.

Select your permanent starter build pack. Each pack distributes a full set of blessed armor, a specialized combat weapon, and an incredibly powerful '''Young Player Ring''' designed to boost your attributes:

{| class="wikitable"
!Starter Pack
!Blessed Armor Suit
!Specialized Class Weapon
!Class Young Ring Stats
|-
|'''Magician's Pack'''
|Full Leather Armor Suit ''(100% Lower Reagent Cost / LRC)''
|Spellbook:
* +15 Magery
* +10% Lower Mana Cost (LMC)
|'''Young Magician's Ring''' ''(Blessed)''
* +10 Intelligence
* +10% Spell Damage Increase (SDI)
* +10% Lower Reagent Cost (LRC)
* +1 Mana Regeneration (MR)
|-
|'''Ranger's Pack'''
|Full Studded Leather Armor Suit ''(Excellent Physical & Elemental Resists)''
|Composite Bow:
* +10% Damage Increase (DI)
* +10% Mana Leech
* +10% Life Leech
|'''Young Ranger's Ring''' ''(Blessed)''
* +10 Dexterity
* +10% Hit Chance Increase (HCI)
* +5% Defense Chance Increase (DCI)
* +1 Stamina Regeneration (SR)
|-
|'''Knight's Pack'''
|Full Chainmail & Ringmail Iron Armor Suit ''(Massive Physical Damage Reduction)''
|Broadsword & Iron Kite Shield:
* +10% Damage Increase (DI)
* +10% Mana Leech
* +10% Life Leech
|'''Young Knight's Ring''' ''(Blessed)''
* +10 Strength
* +10% Hit Chance Increase (HCI)
* +5% Defense Chance Increase (DCI)
* +1 Hit Point Regeneration (HPR)
|}

Note: While the Armor Suit and Weapons are permanently yours to keep, the specialized Young Player Rings are restricted to new players. The moment your account drops its 'Young' player status, these rings will automatically unequip and can no longer be worn! Use them to build up your gold reserves early!