Canthan Frontier Elite Guard

By frederickx on January 19th, 2017
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Armor: Heavy
Color: Black
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It's that time of year again! Lunar new year, the only time where Canthan-themed stuff is official... Pls Anet Cantha expansion pls o pls... But for now time to have some fun making Canthan looks during this tiny 2-week window =) I went for a soldier look, rugged steel with very natural colors and some worn-out rusty gold metal for detail lining. The armor unfortunately tends to clip A LOT, just the nature of bulky practical metal plating :( Anyways, enjoy :D
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While the Imperial Emberguards serve inside the city, the Frontier Elite Guard operate mainly in the outskirts, patrolling the borders and the wilderness. Most of them are descendants of families from the clan-controlled days of Cantha, trained to be front-line warriors possessing unparalleled skill with the katana and a hardy endurance to operate for long periods of time out in the field. Their proficiency as soldiers has garnered quite a reputation, and the mere presence of a platoon of guards can corral the rowdiest of insurgents.


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Comments


vgomes93
Fashion Guru
It's so funny, i was wandering though Divinity's Reach yesterday and thinking to myself how long would it be till someone uploaded a Canthan inspired theme with all the Chineses New Year decoration going!
Well, didn't tak elong, and it's stunning! Simple but real, i like some realness to the looks, and you quite exceeded at it. And the little description is obviously a plus!
I'm just not totally convinced by the face appearance although you only see lips and eyes, but you know, who cares honestly, it's a solid Gold, keep em coming!
2017-01-20 9:21

Hylek
Fashionista
Great look!
I love the subtle and natural colours you chose! And the armor-mix is quite nice!
The festival decoration and the bamboo forest are definitely fitting to take some thematic screens :D
Good job!
2017-01-20 10:30

Deathblade Kenny
Fashion Guru
Really like the bamboo locations. at first i didnt know where they could be but i see now :P quite an unique mix u have here altho i think (my opinion) there could be better chests as option to complete the look. still gold though
2017-01-20 11:19

frederickx
Fashionista
Was it the ogre in the background that gave it away? x) The Inquest chestpiece has an interesting semi-swirl design on them, looks kinda blocky but it reminded me of other asian armor designs so I thought I would give it a shot.
2017-01-20 11:54 in reply to Deathblade Kenny

Elessar Taralom
Fashionista
Really amazing Asian inspired look!
I was looking to use that helmet for a while now and you made such a great look with it!
The mix of the armour feels so unique and yet very Asian, I love it!
The dyes are nice and natural, although I do feel there could be some other dye schemes that would amp up the cultural factor even a little more
Your screens are flawless and very atmospherical and overall I really adore this upload, solid gold ^^
2017-01-20 14:34

jesandsteven
Fashion Guru
Another great concept! Gold.
2017-01-20 23:36

Mihrean
Fashion Guru
Subtle, natural and I love the bamboo in the background. Rox's quiver also works very well.
2017-01-21 9:17

Jan Regal
Fashion Guru
Gold! Usually I'm not a big fan either way of just plain steel heavy armour - but you've managed to employ different armour pieces in such a subtle, matching way, that it looks entirely unique. Rarely do you see an open face helm beign used in a heavy armour end game armour combo.

Bravo!
2017-01-21 14:15

frederickx
Fashionista
Ty! I've been trying out more practical armor looks, it's quite a different approach and surprisingly difficult since gw2's armors are generally very stylish.
2017-01-21 16:48 in reply to Jan Regal

Lucent Mirage
Stylist
The look so cool. I like your armor set and screenshot it so perfect.
2017-04-26 11:55