Evengarde Rest is the current Maestro of the Vigil Guard and is highly respected by all of them. He resides within the Isle of Vigils and is found in their dojo, watching people train. A kind of intimidating air lingers around him, and it prevents you from introducing yourself to him until you save a Vigil swordsman named Isaac. A master of combat arts, Rest is able to teach players how to overcome the limits of their weapon proficiencies.
Evengarde is respectful towards those who save his Vigils and even feels in their debt, but also values strength, stating that he'll only teach those who "display some level of competence" if you lack 75 points in your weapon type's attribute.
After you commit various deeds for the good of Etrea, Rest reveals his devotion to the kingdom and his aspirations of felling the evil that controls it. However, he expresses dissatisfaction at his inability to deter The Central Authority should The Lord Regent be eliminated, which would almost certainly result in them staging a final assault with everything they have. Seeing the assimilation of cultures into the Authority's war machine as a fate worse than even the one the Ministry has in store for them, he can only watch as his people are puppeteered by forces beyond their knowledge and control to their deaths.
Dialogue[]
Begin
*A chilling wind seems to pick up within the room as you approach the man. Something in your gut tells you now isn't the time to introduce yourself.*
Begin (After Vigil Saviour)
Begin (After Duke Erisia, Ally Rep, ≥80 LHT/MED/HVY)
Begin (After defeating, <80 LHT/MED/HVY)
Ah, well if it isn't [Name]. I'm sure we have much to talk about, but let me start by thanking you for saving one of our own. I'm in your debt, truly.
*The Maestro smiles as you approach him.* [Name] what brings you here?
*The Maestro smiles*. Ah, well if it isn't my friend, [name]. / How's "Purple Cloud"/"Pale Briar"/"Cerulean Thread" treating you?
I feel as if we're unprepared against the Lord Regent.
We've been well, thank you. Care for another round? / Care for another round?
*He raises an eyebrow.* As much as I hate to admit it... You may be right. *A moment of silence passes*
Let's see how your skills have improved.
...I heard you have an arsenal of weapons in this hall.
*The Maestro appraises you, his eyes flicking towards you.* I suppose I have amassed a collection over the years. However, those days are over now. Most of my blades are now collecting dust.
Could I use them?
Hm? Use them?
I mean, if they're not being made use of there's no harm in it right?
Listen [Name], I personally appreciate what you have done for us. However, there are no ordinary blades. They possess formidable strength behind them.
What if I prove myself? How about a challenge?
(MED)
*The Maestro smirks, he finds the concept amusing.* A challenge, hm? Very well then, I will test your strength myself. The blade I will offer you is known as the "Purple Cloud." It's an ill-tempered blade with a long history. That being said, I have no intention of going easy on you. This blade cannot be handled by the faint of heart.
(HVY)
*The Maestro smirks, he finds the concept amusing.* A challenge, hm? Very well then, I will test your strength myself. The weapon I will offer you is known as the "Pale Briar." It's a weapon of some significance from the West. That being said, I have no intention of going easy on you. This polearm cannot be handled by the faint of heart.
(LHT)
*The Maestro smirks, he finds the concept amusing.* A challenge, hm? Very well then, I will test your strength myself. The weapon I will offer you is known as the "Cerulean Thread". It's a fine dagger when coupled with steel wire as its thread. That being said, I have no intention of going easy on you. This knife cannot be handled by the faint of heart.
I'll do it.
End
I need training.
Maestro, Etrea needs your help. The Lord Regent must be stopped. (Starting Duke Erisia quest)
*He grimaces.* Be that as it may, his presence is the only thing standing in the way of a full invasion by the Central Authority. My strength alone cannot hold them back.
Surely the Authority is better than the state Etrea is in right now?
What if Etrea could stand on its own?
They would strip our blades from our hands and destroy our way of life. Living under the thumb of Authority Peacekeepers is no life at all. I'd sooner fall upon my own blade than submit to those dogs.
Should the tides shift... I would gladly stand at your side in vanquishing that foul creature. For too long has Etrea been subject to the whims of others. Be that the Ministry or the Authority...
End
I see... What are you proficient in?
I'm not proficient in anything.
I need training in Light/Medium/Heavy Weapons.
Although you helped us greatly, I do not have the time to teach a true beginner. Come back when you have displayed some level of competence.
End
MED: Ah, my specialty. Very well, I shall teach you the steps to become a Master.
Other: Ah, I will have to break out Astris and Aeris (LHT)/Galadriel (HVY). Very well, I shall teach you the steps to become a Master.
End
Gallery[]
Concept art
Maestro's face
Trivia[]
Kelsius is highly grateful towards Evengarde for taking him in, in spite of his complicated past as a war criminal.
Has two unique light weapons (Astris and Aeris) and a unique heavy weapon (Galadriel). These are only mentioned during his training and are not shown in-game.
Galadriel is likely named after Galadriel from Lord of the Rings.
Whenever you try to spook him with a Hallowtide Mask, he doesn't get spooked and instead just says from these lines: "Give me a break." "Foolish." "Take that stupid thing off."
Ragoozer stated Maestro Evengarde Rest rivals Amorous Pleeksty when activating his "Tempest Eye."
Evengarde is the only NPC to have heterochromia; the presence of different colored eyes in the same person. However his green eye is unlikely to be genetic, rather a product of his Tempest Eye.
